Day Trips

From Zadar: Full-Day Trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park

Group walking on a wooden path through a lush green forest.

Group listening to a guide in a forested area with directional signs.

Visitors walking on a wooden path over turquoise lakes and waterfalls at Plitvice Lakes National Park.

Traveler enjoying music on a coach transfer during a day trip.

Duration

8 hr - 9 hr

Open today

8:00am - 7:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers available

This full-day guided tour includes round-trip transport from Zadar, a panoramic boat ride, an electric train ride, and an expert-guided walk.

Discover the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park, exploring both upper and lower lakes with stunning waterfalls and scenic trails.

Enjoy a panoramic train ride through lush forests, followed by a boat journey across crystal-clear lakes to the park’s beautiful Big Waterfall.

The experience features a 9km walk on natural trails—perfect for nature lovers seeking an active day surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

Upgrade options include entry tickets to the park.

Entry ticket to Plitvice Lakes National Park (based on the option selected)

Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park

An expert tour guide

Boat ride

Electric train ride

Round-trip transfers from Zadar

Food and drinks (available on purchase)

TOTAL DURATION8 hours - 9 hours
Timeline
Map
Start point
Zadar (Old Town)
Get direction
2 hr
1. Borje restaurant
30 min
Refreshment break
60 min
2. Plitvice National Park
Tickets included (based on selection)
4 hr 30 min
End point
Zadar (Old Town)
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Holerga A
Solo
Verified booking
Sep 2025
Amazing experience, from the pick-up, tour guide (Filip), the park itself and the transfer back to Zadar. The lakes are out of this world 🤩
Marrit B
Family
Verified booking
Sep 2025
It was all super well organized, though early, but well worth it. Our guide knew a lot to tell during the bus trip about Croatia, which was very interesting. We also liked the fact that we could walk around "freely" in the park but were with a guide whom we occasionally met again somewhere and we could ask questions or have a chat. All in all, we had a super fun day!
Chloé N
Family
Verified booking
Sep 2025
A great day out! Our guide Bojan was exceptional, passionate and fascinating. He gave us lots of information about Croatia and the park, always with a sense of humour. The Plitvice Lakes are a marvellous place of rare beauty! Don't hesitate to take this tour, it's really worth it!
Pamela M
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2025
We had a great guide named Filip who was informational and entertaining. He was patient in waiting for those of us who could not walk quickly over the challenging routes.
Maria M
Group
Verified booking
Sep 2025
In terms of organization, the punctuality and the attentiveness of the guide (Filip). The rest is to fall in love with every corner.

Enjoy a hassle-free day trip from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park with guided walking, boat, and train rides.

Getting started

Your journey begins with a comfortable pickup from the meeting point in Zadar, where you’ll meet your local guide. Settle in for a relaxing ride through Croatia’s rolling countryside as your guide shares insights into regional history and culture.

What to expect

Explore 16 terraced lakes, cascading waterfalls, and vibrant ecosystems. With around four hours inside the park, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore its well-marked walking trails and serene viewpoints at your own pace.

Features

Panoramic boat ride: Cruise across Lake Kozjak, the largest of the lakes, for the beautiful views of the surrounding cliffs, trees, and waterfalls.

Self-guided park exploration: Walk at your own rhythm through shaded forest trails and over wooden bridges that cross turquoise lakes and bubbling streams.

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Monday	8:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Tuesday	8:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Wednesday	8:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Thursday	8:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Friday	8:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Saturday	8:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Sunday	8:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:00pm

What to bring

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes to navigate the park comfortably.

Bring a cap and sunscreen to protect yourself from the heat.

What's not allowed

Keep in mind that drones, swimming, cycling, and fishing are not allowed in this experience.

Touching the plants and trees in the venue is prohibited.

Feeding the animals in the venue is prohibited.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair or pram/stroller.

Additional information

If your ticket option doesn’t include park entry, you’ll need to purchase it separately with cash only.

Carry cash to get your reserved entry ticket, in case you have selected the entrance ticket included option.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.