BEST CROATIA DAY TRIPS

While Croatia has some really great destinations you can focus on, Croatia day trips are another great activity to keep in mind. As a Croatian, I love travelling through Croatia and discovering amazing gems along the way. Most of them are close to at least one popular destination, so in these guides you can find several great day trips from Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Korcula, and more.

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Split to Hvar Day Trip

All you need to know when doing a Split to Hvar day trip

Split to Brac Day Trip

All you need to know when doing a Split to Brac day trip

Pula to Venice Day Trip

All you need to know when doing a Pula to Venice day trip

Zagreb to Opatija Day Trip

All you need to know when doing a Zagreb to Opatija day trip

Zagreb to Samobor Day Trip

All you need to know when doing a Zagreb to Samobor day trip

Dubrovnik to Arboretum Trsteno Day Trip

All you need to know when doing a Dubrovnik to Trsteno day trip

Dubrovnik to Korcula Day Trip

All you need to know when doing a Dubrovnik to Korcula day trip

Dubrovnik to Kotor Day Trip

All you need to know when doing a Dubrovnik to Kotor day trip

Dubrovnik to Mostar Day Trip

All you need to know when doing a Dubrovnik to Mostar day trip

Best Zagreb Day Trips

Here’s a list of the best day trips from Zagreb!

Best Dubrovnik Day Trips

Here’s a list of the best day trips from Dubrovnik!

Best Split Day Trips

Here’s a list of the best day trips from Split!

Best Makarska Day Trips

Here’s a list of the best day trips from Makarska!

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best day trips in Croatia?

Croatia has so many excellent day trips, both within the country and to neighbouring countries. I would say the best day trips are the islands and the national parks, but there are also several small towns, attractions, and nature highlights that are perfect for a day trip.

Which Croatian cities are best bases for day trips?

The ultimate best base for day trips is Split. Split has perfect connections to islands, incredible small coastal towns, historical sites, and national parks. You can easily take 5 to 7 day trips from Split, and they’d all be incredible. I also think Dubrovnik and Makarska offer great day trips, as well as Zadar!

Can you do day trips in Croatia without a car?

Absolutely. You can see plenty of islands for a day by ferry, or you can book organised day-trip tours, which are usually around or under 50 euros, so you don’t need a car to see popular day trip destinations.

What are the best day trips from Dubrovnik?

Dubrovnik has several excellent day trip options, but my favourites would be Korcula Island, Lopud Island, Kotor (Montenegro), Mostar (Bosnia), and Peljesac. They’re all linked above!

What are the best day trips from Split?

I’ve already said there are so many great day trips from Split, so whatever you choose will probably be absolutely amazing. However, my favourite day trips from Split are Hvar, Brac, Omis, and Krka National Park!

Are there good island day trips in Croatia?

There are plenty of great island day trips in Croatia. The islands are the best of Croatia, so I’d suggest visiting as many as you can. Here are all the islands you can visit from Split and from Korcula.

Can you visit national parks in Croatia as a day trip?

Yes, all Croatian national parks are perfect for a day trip, and most of them even have organised tours if you don’t have a car. I’d highly recommend Plitvice Lakes as a day trip from Zagreb, Krka National Park as a day trip from Sibenik, Split, or Zadar, Mljet as a day trip from Korcula or Dubrovnik, and Brijuni as a day trip from anywhere in Istria.

Are there day trips from Croatia to other countries?

Yes, you can do some great day trips from Croatia to neighbouring countries. The most popular ones are Budva and Kotor in Montenegro from Dubrovnik, and Mostar and Kravica Waterfall in Bosnia from Dubrovnik, Peljesac, and sometimes Split.