Experience spectacular scenery, bustling cities and some of Europe's best beaches in a luxury Croatia family vacation.
Famous for its 1,246 islands, the “pearl of the Adriatic” Dubrovnik, spectacular scenery, roman structures and bustling cities, Croatia is the perfect destination for a luxury family vacation.
With extensive experience in planning family trips to Croatia, Jacada’s expert travel designers know the best luxury accommodation and can provide a private itinerary tailored to each family member’s unique interests.
Croatia is a vast outdoor playground with enough islands, beaches, national parks and countryside to keep even the most active family entertained. Couple that with charming cities filled with beautiful palaces and bustling seafronts, and you’ve got a wonderful place to escape to for some quality family time together.
Whether you want to explore the olive groves in Hvar, cycle through the countryside of Korčula, or seek out hidden coves in which to snorkel and swim, Croatia can offer it all. Private boat charters make it easy to hop between the islands, and are a great way to explore the quieter stretches of water.
It’s not all beaches, however, and there are ample opportunities for rafting, ziplining and even taking sword and archery lessons at an abandoned fortress. National parks such as Plitvice and Krka are filled with crashing waterfalls and turquoise lakes, whilst the cities of Dubrovnik and Split are perfect for strolling, getting a healthy dose of history and culture, and enjoying relaxed family meals in bustling local restaurants.
Highlights
See the atmospheric old town of Dubrovnik and explore its ancient walls
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Plitvice Lakes National Park
Explore Croatia’s second city of Split with its Roman Palace
The vibrant capital of Zagreb is full of cultural museums to while away the hours
Taste the coastal gastronomic delights while visiting Zadar
Sail the Dalmatian Coast while staying on the island paradise of Hvar
Marvel at the striking water cascades of Krka National Park
Kate Herz
Senior Travel Designer
A stunning coastline, epic national parks, and charming towns are what entice people in and keep them coming back to Croatia. Cruising down the coast over shimmering, piercing blue water is definitely a highlight! There are plenty of family-friendly things to do in Croatia, from exploring hidden coves to taking archery lessons at Klis Fortress, Croatia truly has it all!
Kate Herz
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury family accommodation in Croatia
Why book with Jacada?
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
Responsible travel
Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
Trip inspiration
Whatever you want from your Croatia family tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Where to go
Dubrovnik
Glimmering on the Adriatic coast, enchanting Dubrovnik is Croatia’s most up-market destination. The city delights with its Mediterranean-style culture and the marbled streets of its UNESCO World Heritage old town.
Discover moreHvar
Hvar is Croatia‘s sunniest island and one of Europe’s most sunlit spots. Rivalling even France’s famed Saint-Tropez in terms of glamour, it’s become Croatia’s most popular destination and attracts luxury yachts, sun-seeking adventurers, and visitors of all kinds.
Discover moreZadar
Intriguingly unique, Zadar is a northern coastal hub with a very particular character. Although it’s definitely less busy than the tourist centres further south, it is one of Croatia‘s larger metropoles and a living, vibrant city.
Discover moreSplit
Split is a vibrant living city, dramatically located between pine-strewn mountains and the turquoise sea.
Discover moreZagreb
A city of grand Austro-Hungarian architecture and home to a multitude of museums and the majority of the country’s residents, inland Zagreb is Croatia‘s cultural hub.
Discover moreKorcula
Korčula has long been known for her dense and lush pine-woods and is one of the greenest islands in the Adriatic sea. Lying just off the Dalmatian coast stretching parallel with the nearby mainland, the island is also one of Croatia‘s most populous, its woodlands and vineyards bordered by sleepy hamlets and dreamlike fishing villages.
Discover moreOpatija
Once an unassuming fishing village called Kvarner, Opatija has since transformed into a fashionable sea side resort.
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When to visit
With its medieval towns, red-roofed houses and busy ports, Croatia is stunning year round. To ensure a truly memorable trip, the best time to visit Croatia is either side of the hottest part of summer – from May to June and then September to October. However, the winter months of November to March can make for breath-taking scenery.
Beach Break
June - September
Hiking
May - September
Winter wonderland
November - March
Plan your family trip to Croatia
Whatever you want from your family adventure in Croatia, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
We had an amazing time and experience that was truly above and beyond what we could’ve planned or imagined. Everyone was so professional and warm and the schedule was so well organized and planned for every detail which eliminated any stress on our part. This was truly unforgettable. I loved the special excursions especially our enchanting lunch with the chef…
Jacada made our trip planning and execution so easy and enjoyable. Our travel consultant (Hanna Fischer) was wonderful to deal with and made great suggestions for the trip. Then the travel concierge (Alice Cosso) took over and helped with restaurant and other arrangements, including some minor changes to the itinerary. Every arrangement on our trip--drivers, guides, etc.--went smoothly and all…
Jacada did a fabulous job planning our trip in Slovenia and Croatia. They provided excellent advice about where to go, arranged for special activities for my family, and were extremely flexible even as our plans evolved after we arrived.
With the help of Jacada we were able to experience a spectacular stress-free family vacation to Croatia. Our trip designer thoughtfully planned out our itinerary so that we had the perfect balance of adventure and site seeing. We hiked waterfalls, went white water rafting and enjoyed tours of Diocletian’s place, Dubrovnik’s fortress, and Hvar. All of the Jacada drivers and…
Jacada helped me plan and execute a fantastic trip to Croatia. Our travel experts, Melanie and Heather, were a wealth of knowledge and answered countless questions from me along the way. I've booked with Jacada several times before and I KNOW that I will book with them again. Exceptional customer service and outstanding trips every single time. I cannot recommend…
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