Plitvice Lakes National Park Tours
Witness Plitvice Lakes National Park's enchanting beauty in Croatia. Enjoy cascading lakes, waterfalls, and forests with our Full-Day Tour tickets. Experience nature's wonder.
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Spend the day at Plitvice Lakes, entering through the North or South gate—each offering a unique path through the park’s lakes, trails, and waterfalls.
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Choose a self-guided visit with included entry, a panoramic train ride, and an electric boat crossing, or opt for a guided tour from Split with round-trip AC transfers.
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Follow wooden paths over still waters and through misty falls as you move between the terraced lakes—Plitvice’s signature, gravity-fed formations.
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Take in sweeping views from scenic lookout points and enjoy a peaceful boat ride across the park’s emerald-green waters.
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Upgrade to a full-day guided tour from Split with an English-speaking escort for a well-organized, stress-free experience.
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Spend the day at Plitvice Lakes, entering through the North or South gate—each offering a unique path through the park’s lakes, trails, and waterfalls.
-
Choose a self-guided visit with included entry, a panoramic train ride, and an electric boat crossing, or opt for a guided tour from Split with round-trip AC transfers.
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Follow wooden paths over still waters and through misty falls as you move between the terraced lakes—Plitvice’s signature, gravity-fed formations.
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Take in sweeping views from scenic lookout points and enjoy a peaceful boat ride across the park’s emerald-green waters.
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Upgrade to a full-day guided tour from Split with an English-speaking escort for a well-organized, stress-free experience.
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Explore Croatia’s oldest national park with an experienced English-speaking local guide.
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Walk along wooden paths beside crystal-clear lakes and stunning waterfalls like Veliki Slap.
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Travel comfortably in AC vehicles from central Split.
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Get insider insights and plenty of time for clicking photos and independent exploration.
More details
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Explore Croatia’s oldest national park with an experienced English-speaking local guide.
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Walk along wooden paths beside crystal-clear lakes and stunning waterfalls like Veliki Slap.
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Travel comfortably in AC vehicles from central Split.
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Get insider insights and plenty of time for clicking photos and independent exploration.
- Spend a day exploring Plitvice Lakes’ stunning trails, lakes, and waterfalls with transfers from Zadar, a local guide, boat and train rides, plus a walking tour of Zadar’s Old Town.
- Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park on a day trip from Zadar with a local guide who will share insights on the park’s natural highlights.
- Enjoy 4 hours of free time to explore forest trails, cascading waterfalls, and 16 vibrant lakes in Croatia’s UNESCO-listed park.
- Take a serene electric train ride and a scenic boat cruise across the emerald lakes—both included in your ticket to help you see more without walking.
- Wrap up your day with a guided walking tour of Zadar’s Old Town, available any evening during your stay—no extra booking needed.
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- Spend a day exploring Plitvice Lakes’ stunning trails, lakes, and waterfalls with transfers from Zadar, a local guide, boat and train rides, plus a walking tour of Zadar’s Old Town.
- Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park on a day trip from Zadar with a local guide who will share insights on the park’s natural highlights.
- Enjoy 4 hours of free time to explore forest trails, cascading waterfalls, and 16 vibrant lakes in Croatia’s UNESCO-listed park.
- Take a serene electric train ride and a scenic boat cruise across the emerald lakes—both included in your ticket to help you see more without walking.
- Wrap up your day with a guided walking tour of Zadar’s Old Town, available any evening during your stay—no extra booking needed.
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Enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful village of Rastoke and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Plitvice Lakes National Park from Zagreb.
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Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle from your location in Zagreb and also get dropped off at your location once the tour concludes.
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Visit the Croatian village of Rastoke, a picturesque watermill village situated where the blue-green waters of river Slunjcica flow into the Korana River.
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Step into the oldest national park in Croatia–Plitvice Lakes National Park–surrounded by 16 azure lakes and gushing waterfalls.
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Fun Fact: The lakes in the park never remain the same color. Their color continuously changes according to the number of minerals or organisms, the angle of sunlight, and the presence of calcium carbonate in limestone rocks.
More details
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Enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful village of Rastoke and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Plitvice Lakes National Park from Zagreb.
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Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle from your location in Zagreb and also get dropped off at your location once the tour concludes.
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Visit the Croatian village of Rastoke, a picturesque watermill village situated where the blue-green waters of river Slunjcica flow into the Korana River.
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Step into the oldest national park in Croatia–Plitvice Lakes National Park–surrounded by 16 azure lakes and gushing waterfalls.
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Fun Fact: The lakes in the park never remain the same color. Their color continuously changes according to the number of minerals or organisms, the angle of sunlight, and the presence of calcium carbonate in limestone rocks.
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Even an entire lifetime isn’t enough to truly appreciate nature but this guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park is definitely the perfect start.
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Accompanied by a local guide you will get to spend an entire day in the largest national park in Croatia which is also a UNESCO world heritage since 1979.
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Take a 1.5-mile hike through Croatia's most popular national park and learn about its biota. Go on a scenic boat ride and an electric train ride as part of your ticket.
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Lakes, waterfalls, ten-thousand-year-old travertine barriers and so much more all await you in their dazzling colors of azure, green, and blue.
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On this tour, you will get to see both flora and fauna in their natural habitat, from bears to wild cats and orchids to carnivorous plants like sundew.
More details
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Even an entire lifetime isn’t enough to truly appreciate nature but this guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park is definitely the perfect start.
-
Accompanied by a local guide you will get to spend an entire day in the largest national park in Croatia which is also a UNESCO world heritage since 1979.
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Take a 1.5-mile hike through Croatia's most popular national park and learn about its biota. Go on a scenic boat ride and an electric train ride as part of your ticket.
-
Lakes, waterfalls, ten-thousand-year-old travertine barriers and so much more all await you in their dazzling colors of azure, green, and blue.
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On this tour, you will get to see both flora and fauna in their natural habitat, from bears to wild cats and orchids to carnivorous plants like sundew.
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About Plitvice Lakes National Park
With its 16 interconnected lakes, abundant waterfalls, unique topography, and stunning landscapes, Plitvice Lakes National Park draws over 1 million visitors each year. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979, it is a testament to Croatia’s ecological diversity.
Plitvice Lakes National Park features an underground river, the source of the Korana River, which contributes to the region’s dynamic hydrogeological system.
There are more than 90 waterfalls at Plitvice Lakes National Park, with the highest one, Veliki Slap, reaching a height of 78 meters.
Several large animals, such as the brown bear, grey wolf, Eurasian lynx, and Eurasian otter, have their home in Plitvice Lakes National Park, along with large birds like eagles and owls.
The park’s waterfalls are responsible for the continuous formation of tufa, a porous limestone sediment. Over time, this process has resulted in the growth of unique travertine barriers, creating the park’s distinctive lake basins.
Plitvice Lakes National Park is home to dense forests supporting diverse flora, including beech, spruce, ancient endemic species like the Dinaric fir, and rare plant species adapted to the park’s microclimates.
Why visit Plitvice Lakes National Park?
Highlights
The Upper Lakes
Immerse yourself in the spectacular panoramas of Plitvice Lakes National Park by taking a boat ride through the 12 Upper Lakes. These are larger and deeper than the Lower Lakes, and home to an astonishing variety of marine life.
The Lower Lakes
The four Lower Lakes of the national park were formed by the river cutting through permeable limestone rock, and are located in a deep cliff-lined canyon. Explore these crystal-clear lakes, at the end of which you will find the magnificent Sastavci waterfalls.
Veliki Slap
Discover the Veliki Slap waterfall, which is the highest of the Plitvice Lakes waterfalls. Its name means “great” or “large” waterfall, and it is one of the most photographed and visited attractions in the national park.
Mali Buk Waterfall
Tucked away in the Upper Lakes area of the national park, Mali Buk Waterfall is one of its most remote attractions. Its seclusion offers a serene exploration experience and the opportunity to capture spectacular photographs.
The Caves
The karst topography of Plitvice Lakes National Park has given rise to extraordinary hydrogeological features, such as its many caves, which were formed due to the dissolution of limestone rock. Explore these amazing natural monuments, which feature stalactites, stalagmites, and subterranean rivers and lakes.
The Biodiversity
Successful conservation efforts have made Plitvice Lakes National Park a biodiversity hotspot for native flora and fauna. It is home to 1,267 plant species, 160 bird species, and 50 mammal species.
Panoramic train & boat rides
The best way to soak in the incredible natural beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park is to take the panoramic train and boat rides. Gain a unique perspective of the landscape and enjoy the vistas of the park from the waters.
Plan your visit
Entrance 1/North Entrance
Entrance 1 or the North Entrance is located near the Lower Lakes of Plitvice Lakes National Park. It is open on all days of the week from 7 AM/8 AM to 3 PM. It can be accessed by visitors as well as tour groups to begin exploring from the Lower Lakes. On average, the wait time at this entrance is around 10-15 minutes.
Entrance 2/South Entrance
The South Entrance or Entrance 2 is located near the Upper Lakes. It is open on all days of the week from 7 AM/8 AM to 3 PM, but is closed during the winter months from November to March. Visitors and tour groups who want to explore the Upper Lakes first can use this entrance. On average, the wait time is around 10-15 minutes.
Auxiliary/Flora Entrance
The third or the Flora entrance is an auxiliary entrance and is the least frequently used. You cannot buy tickets at this entrance and can enter only if you have already purchased one online or at one of the two main entrances. It is located halfway between the man entrances, near one of the boat terminals, and has short or no waiting times.
- Plitvice Lakes National Park is open 365 days a year. However, the public access hours vary depending upon the season.
- Due to the weather conditions, the Upper Lakes are closed for visitors during winter and open again only in April.
There are three visitor parking areas at Plitvice Lakes National Park. P1 is located near the Entrance 1 (North Entrance) and P2 and P3 are located near Entrance 2 (South Entrance).
Due to the location and the terrain at Plitvice Lakes National Park, not all its paths and trails are wheelchair-friendly. But certain areas are accessible for wheelchair users through the more level paths, ramps and wooden boardwalks.
Pets are allowed inside Plitvice Lakes National Park but they must be kept on a leash at all times.
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