Transport with a comfortable sedan car or passenger van
Official English or Spanish speaking tour guide (depending on the booked option)
Selected Hotels pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
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Overview
Plitvice Lakes National Park is a 295-sq.-km forest reserve in central Croatia. It's known for a chain of 16 terraced lakes, joined by waterfalls, that extend into a limestone canyon. Walkways and hiking trails wind around and across the water, and a Lake Kozjak ferry links the upper and lowers lakes. The latter is the site of Veliki Slap, a 78m-high waterfall.
What makes our tour unique is our approach towards small group travels. Our guides are both knowledgeable and flexible. Their personal approach toward the group will give you the best insight into Croatian culture and people. Spend a day with a friendly local!
Itinerary
Zagreb (Pass By)
Beginning with your hotel pickup in Zagreb at 8am, you will depart the city and ride on a 1.5 hour long drive to Rastoke.
Sava River (Pass By)
Once we cross river Sava, we are officially exiting Zagreb and starting our adventure.
Karlovac (Pass By)
We will pass through the city that sits on four rivers, Karlovac. It is the only city in Croatia where we know the specific date it was created, because it had a defensive purpose against the Ottomans. Through the relaxing drive you will learn a bit about the city and its history through the various war conflicts of the region.
Rastoke
Rastoke, a watermill village situated where the blue-green water of river Slunjčica flows into the Korana river. similar natural phenomena are occurring as at the Plitvice Lakes. Rastoke is sometimes known as "the Small Lakes of Plitvice", and is connected to the Plitvice Lakes by the Korana river. Rastoke is a place of autochthonous ecologic and ethnographic significance due to its symbiosis of natural and civilizational features. This small village holds a rich history since Napoleon himself visited the village and even led construction on a bridge in the village. At Rastoke you will have some free time to explore the small village and marvel at the nature wonderland all around.
30 minutes
Slunj (Pass By)
A culuturally rich town surrounded by nature. The natural wonderland is only trumped by the magnificent old fort built by the powerful Frankopan dinasty.
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Our tour guide will take you on a trip through the nature wonderland of the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park, a forest reserve which is one of the most exciting locations in Croatia. You will explore the forest landscape on foot while learning about the park and its long history. On your hike, you will see all sorts of wildlife and marvel at fantastic waterfalls.
4 hours
The Lower Lakes (Pass By)
UNESCO listed Plitvice Lakes National Park is a forest reserve that is one of the most exciting locations in Croatia. This wonder of nature has 16 lakes in total, split into the 12 Upper Lakes and the four lower lakes. The location is also marked by magnificent waterfalls that leave you mouth agape. You will explore this forest landscape on foot while learning about the park and its long history. On your hike you will see all sorts of wildlife and marvel at the fantastic waterfalls. The first part of the tour will take us around the 4 Lower Lakes of the park. Just being near these lakes will give any nature lover a massive boost of energy.
N/A (Pass By)
Starting our hike first thing we see is highest waterfall in Plitvice National Park and also the highest waterfall in Croatia, the Great Waterfall. This 78 meter tall
waterfall stuns with its beauty and just one look at it is worth the price of admission. Its beauty in the summer is only trumped by the winter time when the entire waterfall freezes and forms a perfect ice sculpture.
The Upper Lakes (Pass By)
After the lunch break our paths will lead to the twelve remaining lakes of the park. There we can enjoy the second largest waterfall in Plitvice National Park called Veliki Prštavac, it is located on lake Galovac. The waterfall is about 28 meters high and it offers some of the most beautiful views in the entire national park. Our journey will also take us to Prošćansko lake which is the last lake that we will see.
Plitvice Lakes National Park (Pass By)
After hiking for a couple of hours you will be treated by a panoramic train ride back to the station. This will offer you another chance to view the beauty of the National Park. When we get off the train we have another 20 minutes of hiking, but this time from a totally different perspective of the park. This hike is the perfect way to end the walking
tour.
Kozjak Lake (Pass By)
One of the two largest and deepest lakes in the park will be our next stop. Lake Kozjak offers marvelous views and it will serve as the perfect place for our lunch break. After our lunch we will take a boat ride on one of the numerous electric eco-friendly boats that operates on lake Kozjak.
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Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
Please note: November 1st through March 31st, the panoramic trains and electric boats do not operate. Tour will be operated on foot during these periods.
Depending on the weather conditions some parts of the park might be restricted
Bring your passport
This tour will still operate in all weather conditions.
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Published on May, 2025
Tour is excellent. Our guide Sara was very knowledgeable and helpful. This trip is a great value for the money.
Spectacular location, excellent guide
Published on May, 2025
Plitvice Lakes is a spectacular destination. Our guide, Bojan, was wonderful. He knew the best route to avoid the large tourist groups and where the best photo spots were. He kept us informed and engaged and shared information with us. Great experience and I highly recommend.
Hoorah!
Published on May, 2025
Fantastic trip. Totally worth it. However, be prepared to walk 20,000 steps over uneven terrain w minimal handrails and occasionally wet planks. Lots of stairs and fellow tourists. Not for the frail or those in questionable physical condition. Highly recommended for those who are able bodied!!!
Snowy trip to Rastroke & Plitvice Lakes
Published on Dec, 2024
Excellent small group daytrip with very informative, well organised & friendly guide Damien. A snowy day, icy paths to walk but we took our time & it was stunning. Spectacular white winter landscapes. Highly recommend.
Great Lake Trip
Published on Dec, 2024
Great trip to the lakes, very beautiful even though it rained a little.
Eva the guide was very helpful and informative.
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