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Croatia Sailing Extension from Split
BEFORE OR AFTER THE BOAT
The part of Croatia you cannot see from deck
Your sailing week shows you Croatia from the water. Our 2-day, 1-night journey from Split takes you inland to Krka and Plitvice, with a scenic river approach, an overnight near the lakes and an early start before the busiest part of the day.
A week on the Adriatic is a brilliant way to experience island towns and the coast. It is also easy to return home having missed Croatia’s freshwater landscapes.
Krka and Plitvice sit inland. We combine them into one continuous overnight route, so you see two very different sides of Croatia without organising another car, deciphering regional bus connections or repeating the same long stretches of road.
HOW IT FITS
How it fits around a sailing week
Before you sail. Take the national-parks tour first, return to Split on Day 2, then keep a buffer night before boarding. You reach the harbour rested and without putting a fixed sailing departure at risk.
After you sail. Disembark, enjoy a slower day in Split and begin the parks tour on a matching departure. It is a quieter, greener final chapter after a social week at sea.
One-way sailing routes. If your boat starts or finishes in Dubrovnik, send us the exact cities and dates. We will tell you honestly whether the Split connection is comfortable.
Do not schedule a same-day tour return against a fixed boat check-in or long-haul flight.
THE ROUTE
Two days, two national parks, no backtracking
Day 1: Split, the Krka River and Plitvice country. Travel to Skradin and, in the operating season, follow the river by boat towards Skradinski buk. Explore the waterfalls and shaded trails. Swimming is no longer allowed at the park’s tufa barriers; when conditions allow, we instead offer a swim farther downstream, outside the national park boundary.
Continue inland and settle into cabin-style accommodation near Plitvice, with an included dinner. Staying close to the lakes is what makes the next morning different from a rushed return day trip.
Day 2: Plitvice before the main rush. After breakfast, enter early for the boardwalks, clear lakes and waterfalls. The route adapts to conditions; after the visit and a lunch stop, return to Split in the evening.
FOR AUSTRALIANS
Built for the way Australians travel Croatia
2 days / 1 night
One continuous inland route, not two separate return day trips.
Starts and finishes in Split
A simple pickup and return point around most sailing itineraries.
Room for sailing luggage
Standard luggage can normally travel; confirm oversized items.
Overnight near Plitvice
Start close to the park before the busiest daytime period.
Clear English support
Send us your fixed sailing dates and get a practical local answer.
Inquiry-first confirmation
We check timing and availability before asking you to commit.
From Adriatic blue to inland green.
PLAN IN AUD
Approximate Australian-dollar guide
NP Tours charges in euros. Using the European Central Bank reference rate of EUR 1 = AUD 1.6321 on 21 August 2026, current seasonal prices are approximately:
May and October: EUR 290, about A$475
June and September: EUR 320, about A$525
July and August: EUR 335, about A$550
These are planning estimates only. Your card provider’s exchange rate and fees may differ; the confirmed euro amount applies.
Long-haul timing matters
Australian passport holders can generally visit the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, but requirements can change. Australia has no reciprocal healthcare agreement with Croatia, so comprehensive travel insurance matters.
For a long-haul itinerary, arrive in Split at least one night before a fixed tour or sailing departure. Check current advice at Smartraveller.
Already booked your sailing trip?
Tell us what is fixed and we will check the rest
Send us your sailing start date, end date, start city, end city and number of travellers. We will check the timing against our inquiry-only departures before asking you to commit.
NP Tours Croatia is an independent Croatian tour operator and is not affiliated with Sail Croatia, Contiki, Topdeck or any other sailing operator.
Questions before you match the dates
Is this an official sailing-company add-on?
No. NP Tours Croatia is an independent Croatian tour operator. Our route can complement many sailing schedules, but no partnership or automatic connection is implied.
Should I take the parks tour before or after sailing?
Both can work. The safer option is whichever leaves at least one buffer night around a fixed boat check-in, international flight or onward connection.
Can I join immediately after my boat returns to Split?
Do not assume so. Disembarkation, luggage arrangements and the tour departure must all line up. Send us the operator, route and date so we can check.
What happens to my sailing luggage?
Standard luggage can normally travel with the group, but vehicle space depends on the final group and bag sizes. Tell us about large cases, sports equipment or extra bags.
Can you swim at Krka National Park?
Swimming is not allowed at Skradinski buk or the park's tufa barriers. When conditions allow, our itinerary can include a swim farther downstream outside the national park boundary.
Is the tour guaranteed once I send an inquiry?
No. Departures are inquiry-only. We confirm availability, group conditions and the fit with your sailing dates before payment.