Start in the city, then choose your day trip
Split makes a useful base for exploring Dalmatia because the city and its port bring together several different types of journey. You can stay close to the waterfront, take a ferry-based island tour, join a boat trip or travel inland by road.
The practical question is not simply which attraction sounds best. Think about your departure point, the amount of time on the road or water and what the group wants to do once it arrives. A short evening cruise and a full-day national park excursion fill very different spaces in a holiday.
Island days from Split
For Brač, compare the hosted ferry-and-road route with the programme of a boat excursion. A boat trip may visit the Blue Lagoon and Šolta; a Brač highlights tour is designed around specific stops on the island. Check the exact islands and included transport rather than assuming that every “island tour” offers the same day.
National parks and city excursions
Krka offers waterfall scenery and time around Skradin. Plitvice requires a longer day focused on the park and the journey. Dubrovnik and Mostar are also full-day outings. Mostar crosses an international border, so travel-document requirements and border time are part of the planning.
An evening closer to home
A sunset cruise can fit around a day spent in Split. Compare its departure time with dinner plans and allow time to find the correct meeting point. Bring a light layer for being on the water, even after a warm day on land.
Make the timetable work
Our day trips from Split collection is a practical place to compare routes. For a cruise visit or a private programme, share your available hours with the team before booking.
Experiences to explore

Approx. 6.5 hours
Brač Experience from Split
Zlatni Rat, Vidova Gora and the Olive Oil Museum — an island day with return ferry tickets and transport included.

Approx. 7 hours
Krka Waterfalls & River Cruise from Split
Explore the waterfalls, travel along the Krka River and enjoy free time in Skradin.

Approx. 7 hours
Krka Waterfalls & Wine Tasting from Split
A day of waterfall scenery, a river cruise and a visit to Ante Sladić winery.

Approx. 5 hours
Cetina River Rafting from Split
A guided river adventure combining rapids, calmer stretches and canyon scenery.

Approx. 2 hours
Split Sunset Cruise with Wine & Live Music
A two-hour evening cruise with views of the coast, music and drinks.

Approx. 9 hours
Blue Lagoon & Šolta Boat Trip from Split
A full day at sea on a traditional boat, with swimming time and an onboard meal.

Full day — confirm return time
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Split
A full-day national park excursion with guided walking and time among the lakes and waterfalls.

Approx. 12 hours
Mostar Day Trip from Split
A guided introduction to the Old Town followed by free time in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Approx. 12 hours
Dubrovnik Day Trip from Split
A full-day journey to Dubrovnik with a guided Old Town walk and free time.
