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15 Best Plitvice Lakes National Park Tours In Croatia

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The 15 best Plitvice lakes national park tours in Croatia. What each day involves, who runs it, what it costs, and whether it earns a spot on the trip.

15 Best Plitvice Lakes National Park Tours In Croatia

Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Bus and Boat Ride

Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Bus and Boat Ride - The Big Walk Loop: Lower vs. Upper Lakes and Waterfalls Up Close

1.Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Bus and Boat Ride

Most Popular★ 4.5

Guided Plitvice walk with boat and panoramic train through waterfalls and lakes. Pick 3–8 hours, skip lines, and learn fast with a guide.

“Our tour was amazing. Leopold was our guide and he was so fantastic. Very knowledgeable and funny. Great stories and a real passion for his country which really shines through. You could not ask for a better, more engaging guide with some great tips as well. Highly recommend Leopold and this tour.”

1,303 reviews3 - 6 hoursFrom $40by Obrt Eva

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Plitvice Lakes National Park Admission Ticket

Plitvice Lakes National Park Admission Ticket - Self-guided routes built around Sastavci, waterfalls, and boardwalk time

2.Plitvice Lakes National Park Admission Ticket

★ 4.0

Prebook admission to Plitvice Lakes National Park for Croatia’s emerald lakes. Skip ticket lines and use shuttle buses and boats.

“We arrived at 11:10am for an 11am admission; the ticket is good for 55 minutes so you have ample grace time should traffic be an issue. It was a Saturday with beautiful weather! Parking can be tricky as lots do fill up. We took the C route and loved it. Skipped the boat across the…”

832 reviews1 to 5 hours (approx.)From $15.41by Gulliver Travel

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Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride

Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride - Skip-the-Line Ticket Reservation: What You Pay and When

Plitvice Lakes Private Guided Tour

Plitvice Lakes Private Guided Tour - Private guide power: seeing Plitvice without the wasted wandering

4.Plitvice Lakes Private Guided Tour

★ 4.9

Private English-led Plitvice tour with fast entry, boat rides, and top viewpoints. Choose Lower Lakes or both areas.

“Nikola was an incredible guide, and all 4 of us thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. He had wonderful stories about the area of Plitvice and its history.”

221 reviews3 - 6 hoursFrom $127by Obrt Eva

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Kayaking Mreznica Waterfalls close to Plitvice Lakes

Kayaking Mreznica Waterfalls close to Plitvice Lakes - How the instruction and safety work: optional moves, not forced thrills

5.Kayaking Mreznica Waterfalls close to Plitvice Lakes

★ 5.0

Paddle the Mreznica River near Plitvice in small groups, passing waterfalls from the water, with optional jumps and full gear included.

“We had such a glorious time. Laughing and smiles the whole trip. It was great for the whole family. The scenery was phenomenal and our guide was so friendly and encouraging.”

205 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $66.54by Plitvice Outdoor Croatia

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Kayaking on Upper Mreznica River – Slunj, Croatia

Kayaking on Upper Mreznica River - Slunj, Croatia - Getting there from Slunj and Plitvice: transfers that actually save time

6.Kayaking on Upper Mreznica River – Slunj, Croatia

★ 5.0

Kayak the Upper Mreznica near Slunj and see up to 15 travertine waterfalls, warm pools for swimming, and a beginner-friendly guided route.

“We loved every moment of our experience. Our guide Dennis helped by Alex was very patient. friendly and knowledgeable. We were a family of four and we enjoyed every part of it including the rapids, jumping with the kayak over the waterfalls and the beautiful nature all around. Loved the encounters with turtles and dragonflies…”

178 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $65.33by Kupa Sports White Water Adventure

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Kayaking at the Mreznica Canyon

Kayaking at the Mreznica Canyon - Meeting at Raftrek Adventure Travel and getting geared up fast

7.Kayaking at the Mreznica Canyon

★ 5.0

Kayak the Mreznica Canyon in Plitvice Lakes. Beginner-friendly, small groups, six waterfalls, and optional cliff jumps with gear included.

“The kayak tour was great! We really enjoyed the beautiful nature, sliding down the waterfalls and the waterfall jump! The guide, Cris, guided us very well and gave good safety instructions.”

162 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $60.49by Raftrek Adventure Travel

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Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour

Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour - Price and Value: What $41.13 Actually Buys You

8.Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour

★ 4.5

Skip long lines at Plitvice Lakes on a small-group English tour with panoramic train views, electric boats, and guided highlights for $41.13.

“Our guide Leopold was excellent with a fantastic knowledge of the Plitvice Lakes and many useful tips for our stay in Croatia.”

150 reviews3 to 6 hours (approx.)From $41.13by Obrt Eva

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Kayaking Mrežnica river

Kayaking Mrežnica river - Getting there: the Slunj-to-Primišlje transfer that saves your day

9.Kayaking Mrežnica river

★ 5.0

Kayak Croatia’s Mrežnica River for 5 km past waterfalls, rapids, and optional 5m or 9m jumps, with transport and gear included.

“Nothing better than a well organized adventure and this was! Exciting and loads of fun! Will not be disappointed!!”

127 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $78.61by Rastoke active - Mirjana&Rastoke

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Kayaking Adventure on Mreznica River close to Plitvice Lakes

Kayaking Adventure on Mreznica River close to Plitvice Lakes - Entering the narrow gorge: paddling past cascades up to 8 meters

10.Kayaking Adventure on Mreznica River close to Plitvice Lakes

★ 5.0

Kayak the Mreznica River near Plitvice: two-person inflatable kayaks, cascades up to 8 m, optional jumps, and gear included for $66.52.

“This was a fabulous experience. Two adults and three teenage girls and we all had an amazing time. We had no previous kayaking experience but our guide Sara was great. Going over the waterfalls in the kayaks and/ or jumping over them was a fantastic experience. The scenery is stunning as you paddle down the…”

113 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $66.52by GO EXPLORE CROATIA

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Zeljava Airbase: History and Adventure Tour/Plitvice

Zeljava Airbase: History and Adventure Tour/Plitvice - The highlight: 3-kilometer tunnel walk with flashlights and rules

3,5 hours Guided Buggy Tour in Plitvice lakes

3,5 hours Guided Buggy Tour in Plitvice lakes - Dreznik Old Town: A Quick Taste of Local Life

12.3,5 hours Guided Buggy Tour in Plitvice lakes

★ 5.0

Guided Plitvice buggy tour with off-road fun, Zeljava air base history, Tito’s sites, a watermill stop, and quick National Park viewpoints.

“I had never driven an ATV before so just doing that was a fun experience especially on the old runways and on the dirt road. The sites we visited were all interesting especially the abandoned air base and Tito’s mansion. Our guide was very nice and informative.”

57 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $155.68by Buggy Tours Inspiration Resort

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Plitvice Lakes National Park – Inspiration Buggy Tour

Plitvice Lakes National Park - Inspiration Buggy Tour - The inspiration idea: nature plus the people who tried to control it

13.Plitvice Lakes National Park – Inspiration Buggy Tour

★ 5.0

Inspiration Buggy Tour near Plitvice Lakes: drive MY23 Maverick buggies to Drežnik, Željava, KLEK and waterfalls in 3.5 hours.

“very nice guided tour with a lot of explanations and we had the chance to discover nice places, some of them we probably never discover alone. We had nice discussions about the places, the country and the region history. trip was 72 km 😀 Thanks to the 2 guides and the driver for the experience.…”

56 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $151by Inspiration Resort

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Kayaking in Mreznica Waterfalls near Slunj and Plitvice Lakes

Kayaking in Mreznica Waterfalls near Slunj and Plitvice Lakes - Safety on the River: A Briefing That Sets You Up

14.Kayaking in Mreznica Waterfalls near Slunj and Plitvice Lakes

★ 5.0

Kayak Croatia’s Mrežnica waterfalls near Slunj and Plitvice, with a safety briefing, swim stops, and an 8–9 m waterfall finish.

“Super leuk om te doen, beetje een mix van kanoën en cayoning, mooie omgeving echter is het meer en de watervallen van Plitvice nog wel een eind hiervandaan. Om die reden was dit zeker niet minder de moeite waard. Aanrader”

52 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $72.41by Discover Mrežnica

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