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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.
“Perfect day. The ride was worth it. Guide was great. Just wished we could have spent more time in the park at a slightly slower pace for pictures.”
Self-guided Plitvice Lakes day trip from Split with bus, boat ride, woodland train, and free time on trails. Entry paid in cash.
“Plitvice lakes with Sanja was an amazing experience! The best guide I ever had!! I totally recommend!!!”
Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: guided waterfalls, boat and electric train, then Zadar Old Town at 6pm. Small-group, English-led.
“Our guide Monica was quite friendly and patient with all our questions. We would recommend it. Bus could have charging points for the phone.”
Guided Plitvice walk with boat and panoramic train through waterfalls and lakes. Pick 3–8 hours, skip lines, and learn fast with a guide.
“This was fanatastic tour (we took 6 hours option) and great refreshment of memories for me and my wife - last time we were in Plitvice more than 40 years ago. Our guide Leopold - Leo was very nice, taking care of the group, adjusting a pace and always with useful advice on our security…”
Plitvice Lakes day trip from Split or Trogir with guided route, boat ride, entry tickets, and time for waterfalls, caves, and views.
“Would recommend this trip to anyone visiting this part of Croatia . The Lakes are stunning and we were lucky to have a great guide for our trip. Thank you to Mate’ for sharing his knowledge with us.”
Guided Plitvice Lakes tour with reserved tickets, a shuttle/train ride, canyon viewpoints, and a 15-minute boat crossing. 4 hours.
“We were met at the arranged meeting point by Cristian, our guide, on time. We had a really enjoyable visit to the lakes - despite the weather change in the afternoon. -not the guides fault!!!. Christian was an excellent guide, passionately well informed and engaging and very knowledgeable about the environment in which he works.…”
Split to Plitvice guided day trip: boat or train ride, 16 lakes and waterfalls, English guide, skip-line park entry.
“Did this trip yesterday with my wife. We loved it! The bus was comfortable and roomy with a good driver, and the guide gave good trivia along the way to make the time go fast. The trip itself was beautiful. One of the most picturesque places I’ve been to in Europe. Our guide was fantastic,…”
Guided day trip from Zagreb to UNESCO Plitvice Lakes: travertine lakes, waterfalls, great photo stops, and smooth round-trip transport.
“All of it , although it rained a bit it did not spoil our day , lunch was good , coach driver was excellent and our lovely tour leader Tania was excellent in everyway , keep it up. Thanks.”
Zagreb day trip to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes with watermills, guided hikes, boat/train rides, and an English guide.
“Excellent Trip. On time, convenient. Marko was superb. He kept us entertained, informed, alert and even after trekking we werent tired at all. All thanks to him for making this trip memorable.”
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 an amazing adventure at Plitvice Lakes National Park with our tour guide Tamara. Well-organized tour, perfect timings, hospitable guiding and responses. Highly recommended!”
Guided transfer from Zagreb to Split or Trogir with a Plitvice Lakes walk through 16 lakes, waterfalls, and viewpoints—plus luggage help.
“Our tour guide Sanja completely made the experience. She was a great tour guide for a lovely tour. The lakes were beautiful and the transfer to Split was nice and easy.”
Zagreb day trip to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes: guided lake walk to Veliki slap, skip lines, Wi‑Fi van, snack included, 10 hours.
“Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Zagreb and need a little nature escape.”
Guided Plitvice Lakes day trip from Split with Upper Lakes walk, Lower Lakes boat ride, and viewpoints over Veliki Slap. Tickets cash.
“Mia was fantastic. She kept it interesting and fun with the right mix of information, independence and guiding to suit all age groups. Would highly recommend.”
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.
“It was definitely worth it !!! The park and the waterfalls were amazing ! The hike is accessible even if you’re not really sporty. I recommend it to any visitor in Split. Special shoutout to Mia our guide during the whole day. She was the absolute best and made the trip really special with Sanja…”
Guided Zagreb day trip to Rastoke and UNESCO Plitvice Lakes with entry ticket, electric boat on Lake Kozjak, and transport.
“Apart from the fantastic scenery of Pltivice Park, the excellent information given to us by Tomislav together with his subtle comments. A big tks for his restaurant recommendations”
