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- Is a Kornati Islands day trip worth it?: Yes if you want a full day on the water: the excursions pair the bare Kornati islands with the Telašćica cliffs and Lake Mir. It is a long boat day, so skip it if you get seasick or would rather explore on foot.
- Is a Plitvice Lakes day trip worth it?: Yes for the lakes themselves, and Zadar is the closest practical base on the coast: about 1.5 to 2 hours by bus versus four-plus from Split or Dubrovnik. The real shape of the day is an early bus or tour, a timed entry slot, and five hours on boardwalks that crowd hard from late morning; the ticket covers the electric boat and panoramic train, and guided day tours cost little more than the public bus roundtrip.
- Is a Zadar food tour worth it?: It depends on what you want: a Zadar food tour costs 50 to 89 EUR for 2 to 3 hours of tastings with a local guide. Book one early in a longer stay to learn the dishes; skip it if you would rather spend the money on one long dinner.