7 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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