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The 15 best Safari tours in Croatia. What each day involves, who runs it, what it costs, and whether it earns a spot on the trip.
A sunset boat ride from Fazana to Brijuni National Park for a dolphin safari, sea views, and skyline-quality photos on the Adriatic.
“A very nice trip. Dolphins seen a few times. Very nice and smiling guide as well as a great boat captain. I recommend it to all undecided. Warm greetings from a couple from Poland.”
Dubrovnik ATV quad safari in Konavle: hotel pickup, Can-Am 700ccm Outlander, varied off-road terrain, wine, and fruit, 5 hours.
“It was an amazing experience! Highly recommended! Perfect staff, friendly atmosphere, unbelievable views :)”
Guided quad safari from Barban or Rovinj: brand-new bikes, 90% off-road routes, and options up to 4 hours with sea views.
“Sehr tolle Erfahrung”
ATV quad safari on Vis, Croatia: WWII bunkers, secret airfields, Vis Town, and Mount Hum views. Pickup and English guide.
“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.”
Four-hour Korčula buggy safari with vineyard views, Lumbarda swim and snorkeling, then Ana and Branko’s homemade food and wine tasting.
“Ana and Branko were fabulous hosts. Tour was great and welcoming us into their home at the end was very special. Great food and wine. It’s a must do in Korchula. A fantastic way to get a good overview of the island.”
Paddle the Cetina from Split into a canyon of calm water and grade II rapids, with full gear, expert guides, and a swim break.
“Amazing- extremely tiring though. make sure you don't have much planned for the next day as you really feel it. the instructor was great and understanding when we weren't doing great.”
A 5-hour Konavle Valley off-road jeep safari from Cavtat with optional self-drive, Ljuta River mills, scenic viewpoints, and a filling Monković lunch.
“A fantastic day out. Our guide was friendly, interesting and knowledgeable and told us a lot about the traditional families of the Konavle valley. It was fun driving off road in the jeep, the scenery is beautiful and it was great to see a different part of the Cavtat area. Lunch was in a beautiful…”
A 2.5-hour dolphin safari from Funtana with a sunset cruise, panoramic Istrian coast views, and onboard drinks on Sveta Ana.
“Dass wir vom Campingplatz abgeholt worden sind, da es eine Planänderung gab.”
Guided buggy safaris from Rovinj or Barban near Pula for families. Pick 1 to 4 hours with off-road thrills, viewpoints, and beach time.
“Very nice experience”
3-hour off-road quad safari from Split with Cetina River swims, Kamešnica mountain pine trails, and village tastings.
Dubrovnik countryside ATV quad safari with pickup from Osojnik. 33 km route, Via Franciscana sights, olive groves, views, water.
“I had an amazing experience on the quad tour! The route went through truly beautiful landscapes, which made the ride even more enjoyable. Our guide was very professional and friendly – he quickly taught us how to ride the quad . Even if someone feels a bit scared at first, it’s definitely worth trying –…”
A 2-hour glass-bottom boat from Fažana for dolphin spotting, Brijuni channels, and an easy sunset return with kids and adults.
“Good boat trip to spot dolphins. Sufficient space and all on the outside of the boat so you have a good spot to see the Dolphins. Friendly staff, but no information shared on animals or the surroundings. We were lucky and have seen many Dolphins. Nice the boat travels back through the island group.”
Dubrovnik buggy safari to Kojan Koral: hotel pickup, RZR 1000cc ride, river and swamp trails, Čilipi break, wine and fruit.
“Fast fun filled day”
4-hour Korčula buggy safari through olive groves and vineyards, ending with an Adria winery tasting and beach swim stops.
“Overall it was good. Unfortunately it was not a nice day, the guide couldn't help that. My only critique is they should have a contigency in place in case of inclimate weather. It was very windy, cold and a little rainy. At the stop with the lighthouse, the guide said no use in walking around…”
90-minute dolphin safari in Istria on a fast RIB boat. Morning or sunset departures with skipper coaching and great odds to spot dolphins.
“Een super safari gehad met gids Jan. We hebben meerdere koppels dolfijnen gezien. Jan is een zeer vriendelijke man met kennis en spreekt goed engels. Een echte aanrader!”
