15 Croatia Safaris Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Fazana: dolphin safari and sightseeing in Brijuni at sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 763 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Our pick

Set out from Fažana aboard the 50-passenger boat Kristina for a 1.5 to 2-hour cruise near Brijuni National Park. A Croatian, English, or German-speaking guide shares information as the captain searches for dolphins. Enjoy a soft drink, onboard restroom, clear sea views, and sunset photos.

“Fantastic evening boat ride! We saw dolphins and were given guided information of the National park etc”

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2.ATV Quad Safari Tour with Picnic & Swimming from Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 733 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102Top rated

Trade Split’s city streets for mountain paths, farmland, rocky tracks, and Cetina River scenery on a guided ATV tour. You’ll receive safety gear, follow guides such as Skeja, stop for a swim if conditions allow, and finish with a local meal. Split transfers are available for an extra fee.

“Enjoyable, professionally run tour. Safe, friendly, beautiful countryside. Good value. Not so easy to get to meeting point from cruise terminal”

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3.Blue Cave | 5-Hour Morning Sea Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $84

Set out from Dubrovnik’s Big Pier at 9 a.m. with guides such as Petra, Mario, or Oliver. Ride a speedboat to the Blue Cave, explore three Green Caves, swim at Šunj Beach, and finish around Lokrum with optional cliff jumping. Masks, snacks, and drinks are included.

“Nice guides who helps you explore the caves. Beautiful views and clear water to snorkel in. Opportunity to jump from cliffs from different heights.”

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4.3-Hour Dubrovnik Countryside ATV/Quad Safari Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $133

You’ll ride an ATV from Župa dubrovačka through villages, paved roads, and rocky off-road tracks with guides such as Peter, Luka, or Niko. Expect safety practice, Srđ Hill views, a local tavern stop with snacks and drinks, hotel pickup, and a return transfer.

“Peter was an excellent guide. The ATV’s were in excellent shape along with the safety helmets. Peter went over the safety information and had us test drive to make sure we were able to operate safely. The ride was amazing. We also stopped for traditional snacks and they were very good. Pickup at the hotel was on time and we were returned promptly after the ride. Very enjoyable day.”

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5.Dubrovnik: Kojan Koral ATV Quad Safari with transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 262 reviews · 5 hours · from $164

Drive a Can-Am 700cc Outlander through Konavle Valley with an English-speaking guide such as Marco or Lorena. Expect dusty tracks, wetlands, creeks, rocky ground, village time in Čilipi, coastal viewpoints, photos, fruit, wine and hotel pickup.

“Very excellent morning around Dubrovnik For an adrenaline addict like me it was the perfect addition to the trip”

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6.Pula and Rovinj: 1, 2, 2.5 or 4-Hour Istra Quad Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 258 reviews · 1 - 4 hours

Choose a 1, 2, 2.5, or 4-hour guided quad safari from Rovinj or Barban near Pula. Ride new, easy-to-handle quads through forest tracks, olive groves, viewpoints, ruins, and, on the longest Barban route, down to a beach near Raška Bay.

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7.Blue Cave | 5-Hour Afternoon Sea Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $84

Set out from Dubrovnik at 2:30 pm for a five-hour speedboat trip to the Blue Cave, three Green Caves, Lopud’s Šunj Beach, and a final swim near Lokrum. Guides such as Eva, Mario, Petra, and Romana lead the water activities. Gear, drinks, snacks, and wine are included.

“This trip was one of the highlights of our family holiday so I would definitely recommend without hesitation. We were considering this or a slower trip out to a few of the islands with food and are so pleased decided on this option. The boat ride was great fun and got you to the destinations quickly and the experience once you arrived was amazing. You do need to go under the water to access one of the caves so those that need a floatation device won't be able to do that part but there are two other caves in the same location that you can explore so it's not an…”

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8.Adrenaline Quad Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Ride an ATV across Vis with guide Mate, visiting abandoned Yugoslav military tunnels, a WWII British airfield, Vis Town, and Mount Hum. Expect a 2 to 3 hour mix of paved roads and rough tracks, with pickup from Vis town available for 5 EUR per person.

“We would absolutely recommend this quad tour. It’s a great way to see different areas of Vis that you likely wouldn’t see otherwise (the landscape is so beautiful) including amazing views, and the old bunkers/forts. Mate our guide was helpful and make us feel safe on the bikes.”

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9.Korcula: Buggy Safari with Local Food and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 4 hours · from $129

Drive 35 to 40 kilometers across Korcula with guides Branko and Ana, passing vineyards, olive groves, stone borders, and historic sites. Stop for views, swimming, and photos, then finish with homemade food, wine, liqueurs, and a visit to the family hunting room.

“Branko and Ana are great hosts. Fun way to see some of the island!”

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10.Split: Canoe Safari on the Cetina River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $53

Leave Split for a 45-minute ride to the Cetina River, then paddle 11 kilometers through calm stretches and gentle grade II rapids. Guides such as Ivan, Iven, Dan, and Ante provide patient instruction, safety gear, and river advice. Bring swimwear, water, lunch, sunscreen, and dry clothes.

“Iven was very patient with 4 novices. The safari was mostly calm waters with some rapids, the longest at the end of the adventure. The trip is suitable for most, we had some 20 years olds in our group, and others in their late 50’s. It was not too strenuous as the river flow took you down the river. Good trip, a very good value for money.”

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11.Split/Omiš: Cetina River Water Bike Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 91 reviews · from $45

Near Omiš, Ivan and Dino lead a relaxed 8 km water bike ride through the Cetina River Canyon. You pedal 4 km downriver and back on stable bikes with seats, drink holders, storage, and life jackets. Dino follows by motorboat with water, photos, local insight, and a tow when your legs tire.

“We had a fantastic time on the river bikes. Ivan was amazing, friendly, chatted about the area and also towed me back when I was too tired!!! We would definitely recommend this. A great activity. You need to cycle a fairly long way so be prepared for that!! But great fun and as we were the only ones on our activity (slightly before high season) we could take our time. You will have a great time so please book and enjoy!! Thanks Ivan.”

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12.Pula and Rovinj: BUGGY SAFARI 1, 2, 2.5 & 4 H

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 89 reviews · 1 - 4 hours

Choose a 1 or 2 hour safari near Rovinj, or a 1, 2.5, or 4 hour route in Barban near Pula. You drive a two-seat buggy with a guide, safety gear, fuel, and water included. Expect forest tracks, sea viewpoints, Lim Bay or Raška Bay scenery, and a beach stop on the longest route.

“Hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht, es gibt absolut nichts auszusetzen! Würden es jederzeit weiterempfehlen.”

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13.Fazana: Dolphin Finder in Brijuni islands Safari with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 88 reviews · from $34Best value

Join Remember Istria in Fažana for a two-hour evening cruise around Brijuni National Park. You’ll watch for wild bottlenose dolphins, enjoy sunset views, dinner, unlimited soft drinks, onboard Wi-Fi, and a private table for groups of three or more. The guide speaks English, German, Croatian, or Italian.

“There was no guide The food was ok but not a meal A guide who told us what we saw on the way would be ok”

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14.From Cavtat: Konavle Valley Off-Road Jeep Safari with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 5 hours · from $100

Drive your own Suzuki Vitara, or ride with a driver, on a guided five-hour safari from Cavtat. Follow Mato, Mateu, or Matthew through Konavle villages, rocky tracks, fields, and forest paths to Ljuta’s spring and mills, then sit down to a generous local lunch beside the river.

“Absolutely fantastic trip we met at our hotel and taken a short walk to our jeep. A small group of 9 went in convoy off road into the beautiful Konavle valley, our guide Mati was knowledgeable about the history of the country and we went to the most beautiful waterfall walk before lunch. Lunch was delicious, cheeses, meats, fries home made bread, what a feast. Local wine and beers too. The whole experience was well worth the money and something abit different to the usual tours. Would highly recommend.”

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15.Canoe safari / rafting on river Zrmanja

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $78

Meet at 10:00 a.m. in Kaštel Žegarski for a guided canoe trip through the Zrmanja Canyon. Expect about four hours on the river, included equipment, a maximum group of 30, and soft drinks, coffee, and tea. The route is active but generally manageable.

“This trip is great if you are young, drink a lot. It is a party boat. Not a scenic cruise. The crew was fabulous, the lunch they served was way beyond expectations.”

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