Summer Guide To Croatia // How To Travel Croatia On A Budget // Things To Do In Croatia

[@kevinmagorien7927]

I agree that Croatia is an amazing destination, often overlooked by Americans when planning a trip to Europe. I traveled there in late September/early October and the weather was great. Not too hot and I was still able to swim in the Adriatic. One thing not mentioned in the video which I could highly recommend for travel along the coast and to virtually any of the populated islands is the Croatian ferry system The ferries have frequent departures, are reasonably priced and are a great way to see the see the coast and view some of the many islands that lie off the coast. I travelled from Split to Hvar where I spent a few days and then on to Dubrovnik---all by ferry And there are numerous other ferry routes available.

[@jacklawsontravel]

Yea it's an amazing country. There's so many boat trips you can take, they're great!

[@LW-ny7vl]

Any good down there?

[@mabelchen3453]

Flying into Croatia via Zadar is such a genius tip! Saved my 80% of my air fair compared to if I flew directly into Split or Dubrovnik!

[@jacklawsontravel]

Glad you found this this as well!

[@dorramejri4550]

@@jacklawsontravel how do u go from zadar to split tho ?

[@jacklawsontravel]

@@dorramejri4550 As I said in the video via a bus/coach. Flix bus is the most popular choice. When i did this I did it via Sibenik but you can get a direct bus from Zadar to Split.

[@hwsdmagic]

Heading to Croatia in 2 weeks. Your video was so helpful! Thank you.

[@jacklawsontravel]

No worries! glad I could help

[@finjafanXD]

What a nice trip :) Thank you for mentioning the bus system ("coach" - i never heard that word before), that will be very helpfull for our trip. But i'd advice to start even further up nord (if you have a bit more time). Pula, Rovinj, kap Kamenjak, Cres, Krk are so beautiful as well and seem to be overlooked by most travel guides / intinerarys. We will start in Pula (which has an international airport as well) and stay there a few days, maybe with a daytrip to rovinj. Then head over to cres, including boat trips to krk and/or rab. After that, we will take the ferry to Zadar, maybe we'll spend a day on dugi otok or otok kornati. Then, we'll drive down to split and from there, we will travel along the islands: Split -> Brac -> Vis -> Hvar -> Dubrovnik. On our way home we'll visit skradin (and krka), sibenik, jasenice, maybe some parts of the velebit mountains, then Plitvička Jezera and Zagreb. I'd love to visit the hometown of my father (near zagreb )too, but that depends on the time we have left

[@jacklawsontravel]

Sounds like an amazing trip! I agree there are places that are missed but I intend to go back there when I next get the chance!

[@RedDevilRazz]

@@jacklawsontravel When you do goto Trogir nr Split, imo its a lot nicer than split lots of bars and little shops to explore

[@intox1197]

Just came back from a solo backpacking trip, and honestly it was one of the most amazing experiences ever. I stayed in places like Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia, Croatia, Austria, Slovakia, and Bulgaria. Places in Croatia like Zagreb, zadar, split and Dubrovnik are amazing but split and Dubrovnik are REALLY expensive. Zagreb is overlooked, zadar is absolutely amazing. Hostels are especially a Unique experience and would definitely recommend. Especially party hostels! *cheers*

[@jacklawsontravel]

Yea it's an amazing part of the world! Sounds like you had a great time. Split can be really expensive around this time of year but you'd be surprised how cheap it can be when you go in off season.

[@ianpearson8976]

How was Tirana Albania?

[@intox1197]

@@ianpearson8976 I won’t lie.. I was scared had it been my first time. And I went during the euro cup, so it was a party In skanderbeg square. The food was great, went on a tour around the city. It’s a beautiful city, though getting a bus to go to Montenegro or anywhere else was a hassle. Almost no information online. And taxis are terrible, they had me pay for gas and I just walked out with my 7000 lek.. (70usd) but other than that it’s a great city!

[@alexanderbarris6154]

Any hostels you recommend please! Going backpacking this summer and starting in Croatia !

[@VeeDrago]

@@alexanderbarris6154 I'm from croatia, I have been living abroad tho for the past three years so things might have CHANGED, but croatia was never big on hostels and it never had a "backacking" culture. I am planning a summer trip this year as well and have honestly seen that it is cheaper to book whole apartments on airbnb than a night in a dorm room. But I've heard as well that more hostels opened in the past couple of years as they are becoming a popular way to travel all around, so you never know. cheers!

[@Tchernobog11]

Thank you for the video! A worry I have regarding coaches is bathrooms. I've read from various places that not all of the buses have bathrooms, and this was a change that was covid-related? From what I've gathered it's still unclear as to whether or not they're been phased in again. For longer drives (4-ish hours), only having one stop is not great...

[@jacklawsontravel]

My Partner had this exact worry and we found that most Flix buses that travel a long distance have bathrooms, as most of these coaches travel across multiple countries in one journey and not just in Croatia. Though the Flix Coach we got on from Split to Zadar had a toilet that was out of order. It's hard to say for sure but my advice would be to not drink as much before getting on one just incase.

[@staceyankony3719]

This has been the best advice when visiting Croatia! Thanks

[@jacklawsontravel]

Glad I could help!

[@yakshkumar6711]

Thanks. I am going to Croatia. Your video is very helpful for me. Great work.

[@jacklawsontravel]

Glad to help! If you need help with your trip please feel free to ask.

[@TROLLSPAM666]

So from Šibenik to Split be Shure to visit Trogir, and in Šibenik i would recommend visiting all 4 of Forts.

[@jacklawsontravel]

Oh awesome, i'll definitely check them out!

[@kvraviteja]

Whoa, this is one underrated channel! The quality of your videos is great! I am sure you will have great progress. Keep up the good work. Coming to this particular video, we had a very similar plan in mind about going about the trip to Croatia and then my wife and I kept high-fiving throughout the video as most of what we had planned was suggested by you, too! But we got several good tips and suggestions from you, thanks for that! We are, for sure, going to refer your video multiple times before going to Croatia. This is an all-in-one package. All the links that you've included in the description box are very helpful. too!

[@jacklawsontravel]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm so glad you've found the video helpful. I wanted to create a channel that really told people how best to see various countries, so I plan to do more! If you need any extra help please let me know! I've only just found out though that you can't swim around the waterfalls now in KrKa national park, you can still swim but it's lower down stream.

[@kvraviteja]

@@jacklawsontravel Thank you for the info and also for offering help! Will definitely ask if the need be.

[@jazminalfaro_]

What an excellent video. Thank you for sharing! Hopefully next summer I will be there. 🤞🏼

[@jacklawsontravel]

Thank you so much! Yes i'm planning a lot of travelling myself for next year hopefully! Croatia is one of the best places in Europe to visit!

[@apartmentsmiroslavvojnovic3302]

Perfect summer destination 😎👍

[@Will-fw7uc]

Really good video, thanks for advice

[@jacklawsontravel]

Thanks! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@fojnica2226]

nice news..thanks for nice presentation of my country.....i m croatian but i like rain and black sky--thats i travel verry often to scotland highland for camping.......strange for many people but scotish hillls is amazing....

[@jacklawsontravel]

Thank you for the nice comment! North West Scotland is one of the most beautiful places in the world! Have you seen the Isle of Skye? I do have a video on the Lake District which is a beautiful part of Northern England, I would recommend it if you enjoy that scenery.

[@fojnica2226]

@@jacklawsontravel next time i will go more north..weather doesnt make troubles for me..sun or rain anyway.....isle of sky watch on video only but..who knows......thanks for voice

[@antallivia5647]

So helpful! Thank you so much!

[@jacklawsontravel]

Glad to help!

[@AshwiniRatnakarChavan]

Thank You Jack, awesome information presented brilliantly and very helpful.

[@jacklawsontravel]

Glad I could help!

[@JimmyGlo630]

Thank you very much for the video 🍷 God bless you man.

[@jacklawsontravel]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@syedwaqarulhassan4812]

Hi jack, you are the best KZbin i have ever watched, best explained the tour, best tips and nice of you to post the links and each related detailed information about the tour of croatia. Subscribed /liked / following for more tips

[@jacklawsontravel]

Oh thank you for the kind words! Glad you found this helpful.

[@carlaobrasilia]

Bella Croazia! Me piace molto Abbazia e Fiume !

[@caro4572]

I’m leaving for Croatia in a few days. This video was super helpful! I’m planning on renting a car so I can have some flexibility with my itinerary. I’m staying at a hostel in Split since I’m solo traveling and it’s a great way to meet people.

[@jacklawsontravel]

Hey Carolina, I'm so happy to hear that this video helped you, you should have a great time, Croatia is awesome. Renting a car is a great way of getting around, If you haven't already rented the car, holidayautos.com always gets your a great deal! If you want some good recommendations for food in Split, I would high recommend a place called To Je Tako which does great Mexican food and NoStress bistro, they're both in the old town.

[@sanamyousef3406]

@@jacklawsontravel more recommendations on restaurants in split and also costs would be great!

[@jacklawsontravel]

@@sanamyousef3406 All food in Croatia is relatively cheap when compared to other European countries. I can't tell you the exact costs but all the places i've recommended aren't expensive. Please let me know if you need any other information!

[@agfabob]

Your tips are amazing. Do most restaurants serve shellfish, and would it be difficult to find restaurants that don't serve any shellfish? I'm allergic, so I have to be wary of cross-contamination in the kitchen. I'm fine with regular fish though.

[@jacklawsontravel]

Sea food is a big part of the food in Croatia but not all restaurants sell that. I'm sure if you make this clear when you're there they will ensure this. They all speak very good English in Croatia :)

[@brucelee7641]

Nice Video! Zadar or Split if you have to choose for one night? Do you recommend the hotel you stayed? Thanks

[@jacklawsontravel]

Split has more to do so this would be my recommendation but you can't go wrong either. If you want a more relaxed time then I would suggest Zadar.

[@natlya7627]

Thank you, this video has been incredibly helpful.

[@jacklawsontravel]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@chefstravels8429]

Great review, cheers will be visiting soon.

[@jacklawsontravel]

Hope you enjoy, it's a great place to go!

[@hazelfernandes2141]

Thank you so much for all this information about croatia. Im going to Zadar next week but wont be able to visit Plitvice lake cuz i'm only there for 2 days. Are there any bus options to get there from Rijeka may i ask?

[@jacklawsontravel]

Sorry I just saw your message! I hope you sorted this out ok?

[@kazukihiratani]

Thanks for the video! While I'm Scotland during New Years, I'm gonna be taking a three week long detour to Croatia as I've always wanted to go! It's always looked like such a beautiful place to go for a holiday and I can't wait!

[@jacklawsontravel]

You should do it! it's amazing!

[@kazukihiratani]

@@jacklawsontravel My trip is all planned out and ready to go! I can't wait!!!!

[@jacklawsontravel]

@@kazukihiratani You'll have an amazing time!

[@kazukihiratani]

@@jacklawsontravel Three weeks of my January will be in Croatia! I can't wait! Any recommendations for some other things to check out while I'm there?

[@jacklawsontravel]

@@kazukihiratani Plitvice will be amazing in Winter! You should go to the Dubrovnik Winter Festival and see the The Neretva Valley!

[@solveigerga9463]

I'm going to Dubrovnik tomorrow, planning on heading north after exploring the area. Travelling solo, anyone else?

[@jacklawsontravel]

You'll have an amazing time!

[@LincolnClay98]

I'm planning on staying in Croatia in June (for a week). It's my first ever time traveling solo and I'm a total introvert so it's going to be a huge challenge for me. But I'm just up of being afraid and wasting my life, I'm 24 and haven't really done anything fun. Any suggestions of where I should stay for a week? Also do you know any good hotels? I want to stay somewhere that has plenty of things to see by foot or by bus. I was planning on booking in hotel splendid in Dubrovnik but I've been told its way to busy and expensive in that area.

[@jacklawsontravel]

Sounds great! It's daunting at first but once you've done it once you'll feel confident doing it again. I would highly suggest my itinerary as stated in this video start in Zadar and work your way down to Dubrovnik. You can do this by getting coaches to and each city. Fly into Zadar first, then Split. You should make sure you go on a few boat tours in Split (see description) and go and see Plitvice Lakes National Park when in Zadar. For accommodation I would always highly suggest Air bnb due to the cost, but if you want to book hotels then look at Booking.com .

[@ivec3425]

Zadar ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jacklawsontravel]

I love it!

[@LisaHanna-g5m]

Hi … I’m going to lake bled next week first and want to make my way through Croatia should I make my way from Slovenia straight to zadar? Thank you

[@jacklawsontravel]

All depends on what you want to see, how much time you have and how you plan to travel! Zagreb is a city that is worth visiting as is Pula. So depending on where from Slovenia you cross into Croatia I would consider these places. Have you hired a car?

[@rakor8914]

Zadar is in the north? What Croatia did you visit mate?

[@jacklawsontravel]

I've always wanted to visit, for me it's one of the most underrated countries in Europe to visit.

[@masulliv55]

This was great thx so much!!!

[@jacklawsontravel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Foodandfaizan]

I’m disabled from left hand but can do all work , I just want to live there . Not as a traveller for few weeks or few months I want to there forever

[@IvanMartinez-ew4rd]

We were thinking of renting a car but now that I watched this, I might reconsider...

[@jacklawsontravel]

It all depends what kind of trip you're planning. IF you want to save money the coach is definitely the way to go, but if you want to see more off-piste sites then a car would the option. If you need any help feel free to ask!

[@jaynesimonson9803]

This was so useful! Thank you xx

[@jacklawsontravel]

Glad it helped!

[@Hoangdgdinh]

8:43 Hi Jack, Can you give us the link to book in advance for all day boat trips in Split pls? Thanks in advance! We plan going to Croatia next week. Your video is so useful btw ;)

[@jacklawsontravel]

Glad you've found this video helpful! You can book them through these sites: www.getyourguide.co.uk/s?q=Split&lc=l268&ct=48&searchSource=4&p=1 www.viator.com/Split-tourism/d4185-r19822937531-s241347731?mcid=28353&tsem=true&supci=-1790765983&supag=19822937531&supsc=kwd-316091548538&supai=315068604689&supap=&supdv=c&supnt=g&supti=kwd-316091548538&suplp=1006747&supli=1007619&m=28353&supag=19822937531&supsc=kwd-316091548538&supai=315068604689&supap=&supdv=c&supnt=nt%3Ag&suplp=1006747&supli=1007619&supti=kwd-316091548538&tsem=true&supci=kwd-316091548538&supap1=&supap2=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw24qHBhCnARIsAPbdtlLjR56cMox_dBJgOsHon10awoKNYptba6NdDm2TkvbuuZ4wH_ooNd0aAqmGEALw_wcB

[@Arabba22]

Thank so much

[@jacklawsontravel]

No worries, any questions just ask 🙂

[@youtubewatcher916]

Hi Jack. How many days did you spend in each city?

[@jacklawsontravel]

We started off by having 3 days in Zadar, travelling to Sibenik on the 3rd day. Then stayed in Sibenik for two days then went on to split where we stayed 3 nights and on the 4th day went back to Zadar and enjoyed a last night and morning there before flying home.

[@sashaalex9418]

Zadar is great

[@jacklawsontravel]

It's so underrated!

[@Poroto2107]

This comes in super handy, im flying to Zadar on July and visiting Pilvitzke national park upon arrival was a great tip. Couple questions: 1) How many days is this itinerary intended for? 2) Im arriving Zadar at 7AM so I would likely go to Pilvitze national park on the same day, would you advice sleeping that day in Zadar or continue straight to Split or Krka national park and sleep there? Thanks!

[@jacklawsontravel]

This is based on a 7 day visit! I would highly recommend spending at least a day in Zadar is a beautiful town. If you have your own car then yes you can drive there it's about an hour and a half from Zadar. I would recommend driving to Sibinik and staying there for Krka, it's a great down and is only 20 mins from the national park.

[@Poroto2107]

@@jacklawsontravel Just came back from the trip and wanted to thank you for all the tips. It was so awesome.

[@jacklawsontravel]

@@Poroto2107 Amazing glad to hear you had a good time!

[@fadouasf328]

Hi there Jack, thanks so much for this super helpful video. I'm traveling to Croatia in 3 days and your advise has helped me a lot in my plans be it for saving money flying to Zadar or just in helping adjust my itinerary. My plan is to do Zadar, Plitvice Lakes National Park, ŠIBENIK, Krka national park, Split and Dubrovnik before going down to Montenegro. If you have any tips regarding places to stay at or or eat, please let me know. thanks again for your videos, i'm a fun.

[@jacklawsontravel]

Sorry I just saw this comment! I hope you had a great time in Croatia, it's an amazing place!

[@Poroto2107]

Did you do it fadoua? Im planning a similar itinerary and would love asking a couple questions!

[@sanjacohiljvadinjof6524]

The north of adriatic coast isn’t Zadar, it’s the Istria peninsula….

[@Cevan131]

Zadar it's in northern Dalmatia but who cares

[@anamikachavan5267]

I am planning to travel to Croatia in April. Will it be a good time? Also, will it be a good time to swim in krka water park?

[@jacklawsontravel]

April will be before peak season so you should have a great time! However i'm sorry to say that since I made this video they have changed the rules at Krka national park and you're no longer allowed to swim around the waterfalls you now can only do it down stream, I would still highly recommend a visit to Sibenik though which is near the national park.

[@zzz-cb3xe]

Is water warm in May?

[@jacklawsontravel]

Not Normally the water is at its warmest around September/October

[@nicholasjohns5064]

Thanks Jack

[@jacklawsontravel]

Glad I could help!

[@elenas1861]

Which island would you recommend from split?

[@jacklawsontravel]

I would recommend Hvar!

[@vamosrafa8841]

You can no longer swim in Krka national park as of this year We did Plitvice and we went to Krka just to swim in the waterfalls but once there we were disappointed to fing out that swimming has been forbidden

[@jacklawsontravel]

Hi there, Oh wow really? Is this due to the pandemic and trying to keep social distancing measures in place? Or did they not explain the reasons to you. If they've banned it forever that would be a real shame!

[@Katmiobeth]

@@jacklawsontravel Yes I'm going too tomorrow and the official page says in the main waterfalls it is no longer allowed to protect the ecosystem. You can still swim in smaller parts of it further away from that main waterfall. Disappointed but if it's for the good of the park it's okay :/

[@jacklawsontravel]

@@Katmiobeth Yea that's right if it's for the benefit of the eco system then it's completely understandable!

[@Arabba22]

Hiya so as a solo traveler. Im planning to visit in June. Did you fly out of in Split. Just need help with planning my itinerary please. I'm intrested in nature and beaches But on a budget😎😀

[@jacklawsontravel]

No I flew in and out of Zadar, the reason being is a lot cheaper do to so than Spilt. My advice would be to fly into zadar and work your way down, go to Zadar, Sibinik, Split and then Dubrovnik. As i said in the video Coach travel is the cheapest way to get around but hiring a car is also a good choice. If you want beaches I suggest taking a trip to the Blue Lagoon from Split.

[@Arabba22]

@@jacklawsontravel Thank you once again...

[@jacklawsontravel]

@@Arabba22 anytime!

[@boohoow]

Wow, all prices mentioned here have doubled now..

[@jacklawsontravel]

A lot has changed in a few years sadly.

[@mayanksinha7160]

From UK? includes Hotels an airtickets ?

[@jacklawsontravel]

Yes if you watch the video I explain how to get it as cheap as possible. But to get this price to need to book it all yourself independently, try and avoid hotels and instead book Air Bnb. If you fly from London to Zadar return it will cost you around £55 then return, i booked air bnb and they cost me around £200 for a 7 night stay. Theses were spread out across various different cities such as Split, Zadar and Sibenik. Please let me know if you need any help.

[@mayanksinha7160]

@@jacklawsontravel thank you

[@jacklawsontravel]

@@mayanksinha7160 no problem, I have a video on how to get cheap flights as well if you're finding it hard to find some.

[@zzz-cb3xe]

Would you say it is much less expensive than nice, france?

[@jacklawsontravel]

All depends on when and what part of Croatia you go. I would say Zadar is cheaper than Nice but Split and Dubrovnik would be more at peak season.

[@lifewithlana6707]

Do New Zealand ☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@jacklawsontravel]

I would love to but I've not been to New Zealand. I feel i can only give true advice on places i've been. Soon as I go though i'll be sure to make a video on it!

[@nicoletroz3203]

What is a coach?

[@jacklawsontravel]

A coach is like a big bus, that goes from city to city. Does that make sense?

[@peppermint7789]

is croatia safe?

[@jacklawsontravel]

Yes it's perfectly safe

[@afraafazil7669]

I’m planning to go in two weeks with 3 others. Would it be better value for money to buy a package deal (flights & hotel included w transfers) or pay for flights and hotel and transfers separately for a stay in split?

[@jacklawsontravel]

In my experience it's always better to pay for this all on your own. This is how I get cheap deals. Flights to Split aren't too expensive, nor are transfers. If you look on booking.com or airbnb you'll always find a good deal for accommodation

[@afraafazil7669]

thank you! would you recommend booking travel insurance as an add on in flight booking or is it better to find a separate family travel insurance package?

[@jacklawsontravel]

@@afraafazil7669 Either is fine to be honest. Try booking it through a comparison website so you have something ti compare it to.

[@afraafazil7669]

Thank you so much! U have been soooo helpful! Ur videos are the best!!

[@jacklawsontravel]

@@afraafazil7669 Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy your trip!

[@فهدالبقمى-ظ7و5ث]

ما ودهم نوقع معهم اتفاقية تعاون ياخذون شوي من العجه والوجيه الودره ويعطونا نقطه من فطرة الله وجمالها

[@jacklawsontravel]

Have you travelled to Croatia or are planning a trip there?

[@rajiefierce]

I’m going in two weeks and I’m very confused about traveling between cities

[@jacklawsontravel]

@@rajiefierce It can be a bit hard to figure out but it's easy once you figure it out, are you looking to get coaches?

[@sanamyousef3406]

We are going in 3 weeks! I would love to see more videos on how much restaurant and foods costs and the cities like Split Hvar etc. trying to find YT videos on those topics with not so much kick. But I found your videos very helpful, thank you so much!

[@jacklawsontravel]

@@sanamyousef3406 I'm glad you found my video helpful! The overall the costs for food in Croatia is pretty cheap when compared to other European countries. Places I would recommend in Split would be a mexican restaurant called To Je Tako, a place called Bepa! which does great Breakfast good and Lunch and a place called NoStress bistro. All see great good value food.

[@jamesjames5357]

I'm from Nigeria how can I be to Croatia?

[@jacklawsontravel]

Go onto Sky Scanner find flights from your local airport to Croatia and it should map out a route, or you can do this on Google Maps.

[@Foodandfaizan]

I want to come there and want a low paid job ( for surviving only ) I have good education qualification and just want to live any suggestions please

[@jacklawsontravel]

Sorry I don't know much about Immigration to another country.

[@SmallBlueDragon]

Froggy Land 4 Life

[@jacklawsontravel]

Froggy land is the best!

[@barbrathompson9798]

Thanks jack