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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.
“Sanja was a great tour guide - really informative and helpful”
Self-guided Plitvice Lakes day trip from Split with bus, boat ride, woodland train, and free time on trails. Entry paid in cash.
“An absolutely amazing tour, was a fabulous trip and very seamless with the very knowledgeable and friendly guide, Sanja. Enjoyed every minute of it and definitely recommend this tour to anyone staying in Split/Croatia. This tour is certainly worthy of the five stars!”
Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: guided waterfalls, boat and electric train, then Zadar Old Town at 6pm. Small-group, English-led.
“The trip was great and very well organized, allowing enough time to enjoy the lakes, going down from the upper lakes to the lower lakes, including a beautiful boat ride. Paula, our guide, was very well prepared and shared a lot of knowledge about Croatia making this trip interesting and fun.”
Guided Plitvice walk with boat and panoramic train through waterfalls and lakes. Pick 3–8 hours, skip lines, and learn fast with a guide.
“Patrizia was a super guide I must say, we enjoyed our time and had fun.”
Plitvice Lakes day trip from Split or Trogir with guided route, boat ride, entry tickets, and time for waterfalls, caves, and views.
“Excellent tour guide. Tour guide was extremely personable, knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. Driver was commendable also..”
Guided Plitvice Lakes tour with reserved tickets, a shuttle/train ride, canyon viewpoints, and a 15-minute boat crossing. 4 hours.
“Great. Regards to Sara Guide, she explained all very nice and the tour was perfect!”
Split to Plitvice guided day trip: boat or train ride, 16 lakes and waterfalls, English guide, skip-line park entry.
“Ivana was our guide and she was very friendly and helpful. Plitvice Lakes is definitely worth seeing”
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.
“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 were not lucky with the weather, but the tour itself was good 😊”
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.
“Ivan was a great tour guide!! Absolutely helpful, fun, accommodating and insightful as he was telling us stories about the history of Croatia (and not only) during our ride to the lakes and during our walks in the park! The tour was wonderful, small group of 8 people. Very relaxed without time pressure but enjoying…”
Guided Plitvice Lakes day trip from Split with Upper Lakes walk, Lower Lakes boat ride, and viewpoints over Veliki Slap. Tickets cash.
“Mia was amazing! She's knowledgeable and friendly! Very professional, but down to earth and will freely answer all your questions and talk with you. She really made the trip great. The park is amazing. The bus was very clean. I have no complaints at all about this tour. If you get Mia you will be…”
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.
“Our guides Mia and Sanja were wonderful. Fun friendly and accommodating!!! Plitvice was gorgeous! Would highly recommend.”
Guided Zagreb day trip to Rastoke and UNESCO Plitvice Lakes with entry ticket, electric boat on Lake Kozjak, and transport.
“The professionalism of the team deserves special mention. Tour started on time, the iternary was as promised. The guide, Thomas, was excellent, providing enough information, keeping the group together and ensuring that there was no delay. Importantly, he talked only when required. It can get very tiring, if your guide talks too much or tries…”
