Things to do in Plitvice Lakes National Park, Central Croatia: The Best Tours

December 20, 2021 Marlin Saiz

The bubbling, turquoise crystalline pools of Plitvice Lakes National Park comprise one of Croatia's most popular tourist destinations. Just a two-hour drive from Zagreb, the national park offers 50 acres of forest and lake. In winter, it's a wonderland of frozen waterfalls. In summer, the park is lush with greenery. Wooden walkways and hiking trails traverse the porous karst limestone. This World Heritage Site is a veritable wildlife haven, home to everything from birds to boars and even bears.
Restaurants in Plitvice Lakes National Park

1. Private Plitvice Lakes National park tour

Labora Tours
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Plitvice Lakes are a full day tour but be sure that they are the most beautiful thing in Croatia. We have 8 national parks and this is the only one protected by the UNESCO. I always like to point out that it is not a „picnic destination“ – we are not in a single spot, we are constantly walking (at least 6 km) and exploring many small and big waterfalls. After the tour we can make a stop in one of the local restaurants in the area. Contact us and let’s have a nice day together :)

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, professional and licenced guide/driver

Exclusions: Entrance ticket for Plitvice Lakes National park, optional lunch

Reviewed By 293anteg

Wonderful experience with the local guide Roko who introduced us to the history of the city, and recommended us various activities and restaurants, great experience, thank you Roko

2. Croatia AUTHENTIC LOCAL experience - 7 or 10 days PRIVATE TOUR from any airport

Feel Croatia Tours
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Feel Croatia, as the name suggests, provides a special and unique travel service through Croatia, but above all- it is a private trip that allows you to truly feel Croatia through an almost tangible, temperamental emotion. With our private tour, you will experience Croatia as it truly is, enchanting nature, national parks, ancient history and rural traditional Croatia. With all the world-famous attractions that we will visit, we will do our best to show you the tradition that Croatia is proud of. That is why the whole adventure is designed to see the main highlights of Croatia, but also to feel how the locals live, which are local customs, dances or sports. With our modern and air-conditioned vehicles we will take you every day on new adventures, and with a private yacht we will explore the beautiful Adriatic. *The itinerary can be changed at any time according to your wishes. (we can add some rafting, panorama flights or fishing class if it's your interest)

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, 6x nights in authentic or luxury apartments (on request), Air-conditioned vehicle, 7 day tour in deluxe air conditioned mini-van or car, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Special prices for groups over 5 people on request, Entry/Admission - to all the attractions listed in the plan , Use of Snorkelling equipment, Use of bicycle, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, 24/7 personal guide , small changes to the itinerary at your request, Tour leader with daily briefings, Interactive content while driving

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3. Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke Day Trip

Meteorological Post, Zrinjevac, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia Free Spirit Tours
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4.9 based on 51 reviews

A day trip from Zagreb to the most popular national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Croatia. Departure is at 8.30 am from the tourist bus stop, next to the meteorological post at Zrinjevac Park. On your way to Plitvice Lakes, you stop in the picturesque watermill village of Rastoke, sitting on top of a maze of streams and waterfalls, where you'll explore the old watermills and authentic houses connected with numerous waterfalls and small lakes. After a 2.5-hour bus drive, you arrive at Plitvice Lakes. Ticket to the park is secured, but not included in the price. In the next 3.5 hours, you walk around the crystal clear lakes and enjoy hundreds of waterfalls that link them. Late afternoon drive back to Zagreb ends at the same spot from where the day trip started, in Zrinjevac Park, a minute from the main square.

Inclusions: Organisation of the trip, English speaking guide, Transfer in A/C bus, Skip the line entrance (entrance fee not included in the price)

Exclusions: Entrance fee to the park, Meals, Personal expences

Reviewed By 785anat

Kristina nos explicó todo genial y nos contó un montón de leyendas y cosas entretenidas. Que maravilla poder volver un poco a la normalidad ! Recomiendo hacer el tour para situarte en al ciudad y hacer planes para más tarde Kristina explained everything pretty good and she told us legends among other interested things. It is marvellous come back to normal a little bit !! I recommend this tour to know the city and make plans after the tour

4. Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke - Small Group Full-Day Tour from Zagreb

Zrinjevac 2, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia Petros
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Discover the natural beauty of rural Croatia in this 10-hours tour from Zagreb. Visit the picturesque watermill village of Rastoke, then head to Plitvice Lakes National Park – the oldest national park in Croatia. Become one with nature and embrace the stunning beauty of the waterfalls and the lakes that will surround you. In addition, be accompanied by a licensed guide that knows all the ins and outs. Small group for a great experience!

Inclusions: Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, Rastoke visit, English speaking licensed tour guide, Hotel pick-up and drop off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Food and drinks (available for purchase), Gratuities

Reviewed By OnAir322409

Happy with the tour, the guide and everything. Would recommend this tour for anyone who wants to know things about Varaždin.

5. Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour from Split

Obala Lazareta, 21000, Split, Croatia Apodos Travel Agency
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4.9 based on 31 reviews

A must see destination. Natural Phenomena. Enjoy this amazing nature excursion and visit Croatia's oldest National Park! This tour to the magical phenomena known as Plitvice Lakes provides the guests with memorable moments spent in an enchanting environment where they can can enjoy free time for exploring and sightseeing of the park.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, Round-trip shared transfer, Air-conditioned vehicle, Guide/assistance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Reviewed By sandra3562

I did the blue line hop on-hop off tour with Doris and enjoyed it very much. Very nice places we visited and Doris was a great guide. Can entirely recommend it if you want to see some of the surroundings of Split.

6. Plitvice Lakes National Park and Rastoke - smal group - tour from Zagreb

Zrinjevac 2, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia Roundabout
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4.9 based on 23 reviews

What makes our tour unique is our approach towards small group travels. Our guides are both knowledgable and flexible. Their personal approach towards the group will give you the best insight into Croatian culture and people. Spend a day with a friendly local!

Inclusions: Central Hotels pickup and drop-off, Transport with a comfortable sedan car or passenger van, Official English speaking tour guide (other languages on request), Road tolls and parking, All taxes and VAT

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance fees: (20€-35€) Plitvice, Rastoke(4€-5€)

Reviewed By Marzia-2008

It has been a fantastic excursion both Ljubljana and Bled lake. We had a wonderful guide who was very good to explain the significant things about every places. Highly recommended❤️

7. Plitvice Lakes National Park Small Group Guided Tour from Split or Trogir

Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 21, 21000, Split, Croatia Gray Line Adriatic4you
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4.8 based on 207 reviews

Explore the beautiful Plitvice Lakes National Park on this day tour from Split and Trogir. Located at the top of Croatia’s Adriatic region, in the Dinaric Alps, this UNESCO-listed site is one of the must-see sights in the area. The unanticipated beauty of this National Park lies in its sixteen stunning turquoise colored lakes, harmoniously inter-connected by a chain of waterfalls and surrounded by serene deep-green forests. The sereneness of the nature and the roaring thunder of water falling from one lake to another make you wonder if you’ve accidentally fallen into some fantasy land. Perfect day-trip destination if you want to take in the most of your holiday in Croatia.

Inclusions: Professional guide in Plitvice, Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only), Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, Panoramic boat ride, Electric train ride, Bottle of water, Insurance, VAT, Skip the line

Exclusions: Food and drinks, All Fees and Taxes, Entrance to the park (30EUR)

Reviewed By mosvinto

We had an amazing day On the water! Starting with a beautiful and historical tour in the heart of Trogir! And then our friendly captain brought us to a beautiful picture perfect location were we were given beverages and snorkeling equipment so that we could discover the underwater wildlife, where we were greeted by colorful fish and even a stingray. Afterwards we went to a new location, where we were able to eat delicious seafood or wonder of and explore this stunning island! Once again I would like to thank Miro our friendly captain for this perfect day!!!!!

8. Plitvice Lakes National Park Small-Group Day Trip from Split

Obala Lazareta, 21000, Split, Croatia Sugaman Tours
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On this 12-hour tour from Split, you’ll have the chance to explore the raw beauty of Croatia’s famous Plitvice Lakes National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage site is not only the largest park in Croatia, but the oldest in the country, boasting 16 cascading lakes, breathtaking canyons, and even Croatia's tallest waterfall. Enjoy a short hike around the Upper lakes, hop on a short sightseeing cruise around the Lower Lakes, and finish with a scenic boat ride and optional lunch at a traditional restaurant. This small-group guided tour is destined to give you the experience of a lifetime.

Inclusions: Transport in air-conditioned luxury vehicle with WiFi, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Split selected area on request , Professional guide, Boat ride, Insurance, Rain ponchos in case of bad weather

Exclusions: Entrance fee , Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Kimberly2909

I would Like to recommend this company if you want to take a private tour, without crowds. We had incredible time on a perfect, new boat. All destinations were fantastic.

9. Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke Day Tour from Zagreb with Entrance tickets

Zrinjevac 2, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia Portal Day Tours
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Discover the magnificent Plitvice Lakes National Park accompanied by a knowledgeable and friendly tour guide on a 4 hour sightseeing tour of the whole park area, including boat and tram ride. Walk Wooden paths across the lakes with breathtaking views and the sounds of mighty waterfalls are the perfect setting for a day full with admiration to nature's creation. Join the tour and you will find out why this place is among 20 must sees in Europe.

Inclusions: Pick up and drop off in Zagreb, Official English speaking tour guide, Road tolls and parking, All taxes and VAT, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance ticket to Rastoke, Entrance ticket to Plitvice Lakes

Exclusions: After sightseeing our guests will have the opportunity to have a lunch in a local restaurant., Gratuities

Reviewed By jasonedo995

We booked the private 5 island boat tour for a family of 4 (with young children ages 5 and 2). This was our highlight of our trip to the Split area. Marija assisted with all questions we had and helped us secure the trip that was right for us. We elected for the Jeanneau Prestige 34, as it had a closed cabin and extra space for the kids. We met Nicola and Tony at the Old Pier, and after getting on the boat, went over our itinerary and ideas for the day. We first stopped in Trogir, then headed to the Blue Cave and Green Cave, and then stopped at the Blue Lagoon and Pakleni islands for swimming. I cannot speak more highly of Nicola as our skipper, as we was knowledgeable, friendly, and amazing with the kids. We will never forget this experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone wishing to visit the sights around Split (even if you have young children).

10. Zagreb to Split Group Transfer with Plitvice Lakes Tour Entrance ticket included

Zrinjevac 2, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia Portal Day Tours
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Save your time and money on an organized sightseeing tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park with transfer from Zagreb to Split or Trogir in one day (door-to-door transfer service). Discover Plitvice Lakes, a national park of exceptional beauty protected by UNESCO World Natural Heritage accompanied by experienced and knowledgeable tour guide and travel comfortably.

Inclusions: Pick up and drop-off (door-to-door transfer service) - pick up at all main hotels and private accommodation in Zagreb reachable by tour bus (If the accommodation is situated in pedestrian zone or is not reachable by the tour bus, the pick up will be at closest reachable point - please contact local supplier to arrange the details for the most convenient meeting point for you), Transport with comfortable air-conditioned passenger minivan or bus, English speaking tour guide/driver, Road tolls and parking, Raincoats if needed, Entrance ticket to Rastoke, Entrance ticket to Plitvice Lakes

Exclusions: Gratuities, After sightseeing our guests will have the opportunity to have a lunch in a local restaurant.

Reviewed By jasonedo995

We booked the private 5 island boat tour for a family of 4 (with young children ages 5 and 2). This was our highlight of our trip to the Split area. Marija assisted with all questions we had and helped us secure the trip that was right for us. We elected for the Jeanneau Prestige 34, as it had a closed cabin and extra space for the kids. We met Nicola and Tony at the Old Pier, and after getting on the boat, went over our itinerary and ideas for the day. We first stopped in Trogir, then headed to the Blue Cave and Green Cave, and then stopped at the Blue Lagoon and Pakleni islands for swimming. I cannot speak more highly of Nicola as our skipper, as we was knowledgeable, friendly, and amazing with the kids. We will never forget this experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone wishing to visit the sights around Split (even if you have young children).

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