3 National Park Trips in Dubrovnik Worth Booking

1.Boat Tour to Mljet National Park & 3 Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $163Our pick

Travel from Dubrovnik by small RIB boat with skippers such as Marko, George, Toni, Ante, Suzy, and Carlo. Swim at Odysseus Cave and Koločep’s Blue Cave, explore Mljet National Park, and stop at Lopud and Šipan. Water, snorkel gear, wind jackets, and safety equipment are supplied.

“Great way to see the islands, caves and beaches without the overcrowded touristy tours. Value for money, crew were experienced and made to feel welcomed, just make sure you take sufficient suncream and clothing as no sun protection for 10 hours.”

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2.Mljet National Park trip – Pure Nature & Island Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $156Best value

Travel from Dubrovnik’s Gruž Market to Mljet National Park by boat, cycle around saltwater lakes, and visit St Mary’s monastery island. Dorian and another guide lead the day, which also includes Prapratno Beach, snorkeling equipment, drinks, and a stop on Lopud.

“The island itself is beautiful and worth seeing. The tour itself is somewhat advertised falsely as an E-bike tour when the bikes themselves are not included in the tour price (35 EUR per person). The boat that takes you out to the island is a large banana boat with uncomfortable seats and the ride takes close to 2 hours one way. The tour also says it includes drinks but we weren’t offered a drink at any time. So the tour price basically paid for an uncomfortable boat ride.”

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3.Krka National Park – Private Excursion from Dubrovnik with Mercedes Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.)

Leave Dubrovnik at 7:00 a.m. in a private Mercedes with an English-speaking driver-guide. Cross Bosnia and Herzegovina, pause at Bacina lakes, walk Krka’s waterfall trails, and visit an old monastery. Add Ston for seafood on the way home. Expect a long day, border checks, stairs, heat, and a €40 park fee.

“It is a 3 1/2 hour drive from Dubrovnik to Krka National Park, through Bosnia and Herzegovina. Once there, you ride a boat across the waterway into the park area, debark and then walk the trails to see myriades of waterfalls. We were there during a massive heat wave and, since it had not rained in a very long time, the decrease in the water levels was quite evident, but still spectacular. I recommend bringing a bathing suit because you can swim in many parts of the park where the waterfalls are. It was very crowded June, July and August are always that way, they told us, with thousands of…”

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