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The 15 best Plitvice lakes tours in Croatia. What each day involves, who runs it, what it costs, and whether it earns a spot on the trip.
From Split to UNESCO Plitvice Lakes in a guided day trip with entry tickets, plus electric train and boat views of the waterfalls.
“Beautiful trip. Tranportation and our guide Sanja was awesome. A must place to be visited in Croatia.”
Self-guided Plitvice Lakes day trip from Split with bus, boat ride, woodland train, and free time on trails. Entry paid in cash.
“We shared the bus ride to and from the lakes with those who chose the guided tour. Once we arrived, we followed a similar path but at our own speed. In sharing the bus, we had the benefit of great information from Sanja and the expert driving of Marko. Sanja also kept us fully informed…”
Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: guided waterfalls, boat and electric train, then Zadar Old Town at 6pm. Small-group, English-led.
“Great day exploring Plitvice Lakes. Monica was a great tour guide and loved our experience.”
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.”
Plitvice Lakes day trip from Split or Trogir with guided route, boat ride, entry tickets, and time for waterfalls, caves, and views.
“Day Trip was incredible! Mickey and Co. was super nice and fun! Full day, long travel, but was 100% worth it! Our drive was calm and safe. Trip Host was informative and funny! Highly Recommended Trip!! 👌”
Guided Plitvice Lakes tour with reserved tickets, a shuttle/train ride, canyon viewpoints, and a 15-minute boat crossing. 4 hours.
“Our guide Christian was excellent, and thoroughly explained the different parts of the park. Overall quite enjoyable!”
Split to Plitvice guided day trip: boat or train ride, 16 lakes and waterfalls, English guide, skip-line park entry.
“Sanja as our guide was amazing. The whole day was incredibly well organised. I would recommend this trip to anyone visiting”
Guided day trip from Zagreb to UNESCO Plitvice Lakes: travertine lakes, waterfalls, great photo stops, and smooth round-trip transport.
“Plitvice Lakes are surely not to be missed. They are not for someone with mobility problems, but the natural beauty of the place makes up for the extra exercise. The guide, Sanya, was exceptional. She went out of her way to give as much information as possible and answer all the questions asked of her.…”
Zagreb day trip to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes with watermills, guided hikes, boat/train rides, and an English guide.
“Our trip was amazing! we loved visiting the small village and even more the lakes and waterfalls. Our guide Marko explained everything in details and answered our questions whilst keeping us all safe.”
A 10-hour Plitvice day trip from Zadar with reserved entry, train and electric boat rides, and time for waterfalls on easy trails.
“We had a great day- transport was easy and comfortable, the lakes were beautiful and the park was spotless and well maintained.”
Guided transfer from Zagreb to Split or Trogir with a Plitvice Lakes walk through 16 lakes, waterfalls, and viewpoints—plus luggage help.
“What a wonderful way to spend our 1st full day in Croatia. After a short stay in the elegant 100 year old Grande Dame Esplanade Hotel in Zagreb we transferred to Split via the Plitvice Lakes. Extraordinary scenery with breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and an array of glorious green and blue that only Spring conjurs up…”
Zagreb day trip to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes: guided lake walk to Veliki slap, skip lines, Wi‑Fi van, snack included, 10 hours.
“Just perfect, magical, comfortable with 2 children, safety with car sit for them. The guide make our day easier. Everything perfect.”
Guided Plitvice Lakes day trip from Split with Upper Lakes walk, Lower Lakes boat ride, and viewpoints over Veliki Slap. Tickets cash.
“The Plitvice Lakes National Park is a must see when in Croatia. It’s beautiful, especially in the sun, and offers great trails. Definitely worth the 3 hour ride from Split. But what made this activity wonderful was our tour guide, Ivanka, who works with Gray Line. Ivanka is very knowledgeable and provides lots of information…”
From Split, a 12-hour day trip to Plitvice Lakes NP: wooden trails, Great Waterfall views, self-paced park time, and round-trip AC bus.
“Ivanka was an amazing tour guide! She was very knowledgeable, had a lot of great stories, and was very good about giving us time to take pictures and take in the views.”
Guided Zagreb day trip to Rastoke and UNESCO Plitvice Lakes with entry ticket, electric boat on Lake Kozjak, and transport.
“I loved all of the historical information and facts about Croatia our guide shared on the bus ride to Plitvice.”
