Croatia Safaris — the 15 We Would Book

1.Fazana: dolphin safari and sightseeing in Brijuni at sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 763 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Our pick

Set out from Fazana aboard the 50-person Kristina for a sunset cruise along Brijuni National Park, Pula, and the Istrian coast. Your Croatian, English, or German-speaking guide explains the islands while the captain searches for dolphins. Expect a soft drink, onboard restroom, clear sea views, and a 1.5 to 2-hour ride.

“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.”

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2.ATV Quad Safari Tour with Picnic & Swimming from Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 733 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102Top rated

Leave Split for Asteria Adventures’ base camp and ride an ATV through farmland, rocky mountain tracks, river paths, and old border country. Guides such as Skeja provide instruction and lead the route. A local meal follows, with a possible Cetina River swim and pool use if time allows. Bring a driving licence, cash for transfers, and clothes you can get dusty.

“Wonderful ATV tour and BBQ later was great! Our family enjoyed the experience. The guides were very personable.”

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3.3-Hour Dubrovnik Countryside ATV/Quad Safari Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $133

Beta Adventures takes you from Dubrovnik to Župa dubrovačka for a guided ATV ride through villages, paved lanes, and rough mountain tracks. You’ll practice before setting off, pause at Srđ Hill for Old Town views, and stop at a local tavern for snacks, a drink, and regional flavors. Guides including Peter, Luka, Niko, and Daniel are praised for patient instruction.

“Fantastic experience! The employees were wonderful and so kind. We ended up in an emergency situation of our own making and they were so helpful and attentive and knew exactly what to do to resolve the situation. Thankful for their kindness and expertise! Would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for an adventure!! :)”

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4.Kojan Koral ATV Quad Safari with transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 262 reviews · 5 hours · from $164

Leave Dubrovnik by included van transfer and ride a Can-Am 700ccm Outlander through four types of terrain in Konavle Valley. Your English-speaking guide leads you across fields, wetlands, rocky tracks and the Ljuta River, with a break in Čilipi, photos, fruit and local wine. Expect dust, mud and a properly off-road route.

“My family came back saying it was amazing, best thing they have ever done.”

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5.Pula and Rovinj: 1, 2, 2.5 or 4-Hour Istra Quad Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 258 reviews · 1 - 4 hours

Take a guided quad safari through Istria with a Croatian or English-speaking instructor. Choose 1 or 2 hours near Rovinj, or 1, 2.5, or 4 hours in Barban near Pula. Ride new, easy-to-handle quads through forest and stone trails, with longer routes reaching viewpoints, ruins, and the sea.

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6.ATV Dubrovnik Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $127

Ride an automatic ATV from Čelopeci through Župa dubrovačka villages, olive groves, mountain tracks, and rocky off-road paths. Guides including Mateo, Gabriel, and Marco provide safety instruction and lead you to Mount Srd, Strinčjera, and Dubrovnik’s best viewpoints. Pickup, helmets, water, snacks, and a small group are included.

“I’ve been on ATV tours before, and this one was the absolute best! It’s not for the feint of heart. There are street roads, smooth trails, and very rocky terrain. It is challenging, but that’s what made it so fun! And when you reach the top, the view is absolutely amazing. This is soooo worth it! The guide was informative and attentive, I would do this again if I return!”

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7.Adrenaline Quad Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Ride an ATV from Komiža across Vis with guide Mate, visiting Yugoslav military tunnels, a WWII British airfield, Vis Town, and Mount Hum. The route mixes paved roads and rough tracks, with time for photos and island stories. Pickup from Vis Town costs €5 per person.

“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.”

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8.Atv-Quad Safari Kojan Koral with Transport from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 125 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $169

From Dubrovnik, ride a Can-Am ATV through Konavle fields, the Ljuta River, wetlands, rocky trails, and the village of Čilipi. Choose a solo quad or share with a partner. Guides including Lorena, Pero, and Peter are praised for clear instruction and safety. Hotel pickup, helmets, goggles, snacks, wine, and fruit are included.

“A fantastic experience. I would genuinely recommend to anyone. A good couple of hours riding the ATVs on different terrains, with a stop in the middle in a rural Dubrovnik town for a drink and a snack. Our instructor was fab, really informative and patient, and stopped half way to take photos. It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip! Loved every minute of it, and came back absolutely filthy :-)”

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9.Korcula: Buggy Safari with Local Food and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 4 hours · from $129

Join Branko and Ana for a four-hour buggy tour from Žrnovska Banja across Korcula’s country roads, olive groves, vineyards, and coastal viewpoints. You’ll drive about 35 to 40 kilometers, stop for photos and swimming, hear local stories, then finish with homemade bread, cheese, prosciutto, desserts, wine, liqueurs, and a visit to the family hunting room.

“The tour was great and it was fun to drive the buggy’s and see the island. The hosts were lovely and served good food at their home We were picked up from our hotel so it could not have been easier. I’d recommend this trip highly”

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10.Split/Omiš: Cetina River Water Bike Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 91 reviews · from $45

Meet Ivan and Dino 5 km from Omiš for an 8 km round trip on stable, easy-to-use water bikes. You will pedal 4 km down the Cetina River and back, with a motorboat escort, short swimming stops, drinks, snacks, photos, and a tow if your legs tire. Late afternoon is best in summer.

“Such a novel way to experience the beauty and peace of the Cetina River. Very well hosted - cheery and attentive. With knowledge of the surrounding landscape. Easy to find. Easy to highly recommend!”

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11.Pula and Rovinj: BUGGY SAFARI 1, 2, 2.5 & 4 H

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 89 reviews · 1 - 4 hours

Drive a guided buggy through Istrian forest tracks near Rovinj or Barban, close to Pula. Choose a 1 or 2 hour Rovinj route to Lim Bay, or a 1, 2.5, or 4 hour Barban safari with viewpoints, Turnina Castle or Raška Bay. A B category licence is required, and each buggy carries one or two people.

“Bella ma farla da soli con la guida non ha avuto senso Avevamo prenotato per la mattina e ci siamo ritrovati a farla all una solo noi e la guida”

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12.Fazana: Dolphin Finder in Brijuni islands Safari with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 88 reviews · from $34Best value

You’ll cruise from Fažana around Brijuni National Park at sunset, watching for bottlenose dolphins in their natural setting. The two-hour trip includes dinner, unlimited soft drinks, Wi-Fi, an onboard restroom, and a private table for groups of three or more. A live guide is offered in English, German, Croatian, and Italian, though the guide commentary may be limited.

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13.From Cavtat: Konavle Valley Off-Road Jeep Safari with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 5 hours · from $100

Drive your own Suzuki Vitara, or ride with a driver, on a five-hour safari from Cavtat through Konavle Valley. Guides such as Mato and Mateu lead you over country roads, rocky tracks, fields, and forest paths. You’ll visit the Ljuta River mills and spring, stop at sea-view points, and eat a generous traditional lunch at Monković restaurant.

“Don't hesitate to book this tour and possibly risk it being sold out. My 2nd time to Croatia and after a day in Dubrovnik, wanted to do something a little different. My husband and I were picked up by our guide Matu (Matthew) and met up with the others in our small group to get our Jeeps. There were only 6 jeeps in our group, so we were able to ask all our questions and everyone got personal attention. Being from a local family and growing up in the Konavle region, Matu is very knowledgeable about the area and it's history. We visited all the places listed on the tour's…”

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14.Dolphin Safari Boat Trip from Marina Funtana

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 68 reviews · 2h 30m · from $35

Join the turquoise Sveta Ana at Funtana Marina for a 150-minute cruise around the islands near Vrsar and Funtana. You will watch for dolphins, enjoy sunset views, and sip included wine, water, orange juice, or julishka. German and Italian are spoken on board.

“Dass wir vom Campingplatz abgeholt worden sind, da es eine Planänderung gab.”

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15.PULA AND ROVINJ: BUGGY FAMILY SAFARI 1, 2, 2.5 & 4 H

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 68 reviews · 1 - 4 hours

Choose a one to four-hour guided four-seat buggy safari from Rovinj or Barban near Pula. You will follow forest tracks, reach views over Lim Bay or Raška Bay, and, on selected routes, visit Turnina Castle or stop for a swim. Drivers need a category B licence, and the price covers one buggy for up to four people.

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