Plitvice Lakes Tour from Zagreb 2026
Plitvice Lakes & Rastoke guided tour with priority entry ticket | Hotel pick-up & drop-off
About Plitvice Lakes Tour from Zagreb
Discover the stunning lakes and waterfalls of the Plitvice Lakes National Park. It is the largest and most visited national park in Croatia! Our expert guide will explain how the lakes were created and how they flow one into the other, creating a fascinating landscape. This tour includes skip-the-line access, a boat cruise and a bus ride within the park. You'll also be able to visit the village of Rastoke.
A tour guide has your priority tickets ready. Save time and enter the beautiful Plitvice Lakes right away!
Our Plitvice Lakes Tour from Zagreb includes a cruise across Kozjak Lake. Enjoy an up-close view of the waterfalls and lakes.
It is known for charming watermills from the 17th century. You'll have a chance to see what a traditional Croatian village looks like!
Don't worry about getting to Plitvice Lakes - our air-conditioned van will get you there! Sit back, relax and sightsee Croatian landscapes along the way.
Our guide will explain how the lakes are formed and tell you about the hundreds of species that live in this biodiverse area.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts. Also, you can make a reservation now, but pay at a later date!
RESERVE NOW & PAY LATER!
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This was a really nice day trip, and we had a lovely time in nature at Plitvice Lakes! I loved walking around and seeing the lakes and the beautiful waterfalls. It was great to have transportation included and priority entry. That made it a lot easier to visit the park! The visit to the village was great, too! I got to see some traditional architecture and learn a bit about Croatian history! I highly recommend this!!
It was beautiful and totally worth visiting Plitvice Lakes! The waterfalls on the Lower Lakes were my favorite part. Our guide Marko shared a lot of information about how the lakes were created. He even answered our questions about Croatian history. I loved the boat cruise and the bus ride, too.
DESCRIPTION
Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes Day Trip
- Plitvice Lakes National Park entrance ticket
- Skip-the-line access
- Round-trip transportation from Zagreb
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (if selected)
- Guided tour of the park by a licensed guide
- Boat ride (20 minutes)
- A visit to the village of Rastoke
- Free time
- Small group tour available
- English
ENJOY COMFORTABLE TRANSPORTATION TO PLITVICE LAKES
Start your day with a pick-up and enjoy the views along the way while you relax in the air-conditioned van. The first stop is the village of Rastoke. There, you can enjoy a guided tour to find out more about it and some free time to explore and take photos. Rastoke is a charming Croatian village where you can see the Slunjčica and the Korana rivers. Our expert guide will also show you the watermills from the 17th century. It is a great opportunity to see traditional houses and the way of life in the region's past!
SPEND A DAY IN PLITVICE LAKES NATIONAL PARK
Next up is the Plitvice Lakes National Park! You will skip the line and follow your guide into the park to learn about its rich history, wildlife, and unique landscape. You will also have free time at Plitvice Lakes to look around on your own. The Plitvice Lakes National Park is the oldest, largest, and most visited national park in Croatia. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site, too. The national park covers an area of 300 square kilometers, and the lakes actually cover only about 1% of the total area! There are 16 named lakes, which cascade one into the other and which are divided into the Upper and the Lower Lakes. They are connected by waterfalls, which will leave you in awe! The uniqueness of Plitvice Lakes lies in the formation of tufa barriers, which form lakes. Tufa is formed by the precipitation of calcium carbonate onto organic foundations like moss, algae, and bacteria. It is believed that the Plitvice Lakes system was formed 12,000 to 15,000 years ago! The area has a rich biodiversity, including the critically endangered Eurasian lynx. You will learn a lot more from our guide!
SEE THE BEAUTIFUL NATURE ON A BOAT CRUISE
Your Plitvice Lakes Tour from Zagreb also includes a boat cruise. You will cross Lake Kozjak in an electric boat. Relax and enjoy amazing views of the surrounding landscape. In spring, you will be surrounded by lush greenery. During the fall, beautiful red, orange, and yellow leaves make the perfect backdrop for photos. Look down at the water, too, and maybe you'll spot some of the park's fauna. Sit back and relax in a bus inside the park, and look out at the forest and the lakes. Finish your full-day trip to Plitvice Lakes with a drop-off in Zagreb.
FREE CANCELLATION UP TO 24H IN ADVANCE!
Receive a complete refund if you cancel your booking 24 hours before the selected date!
Interesting facts about Plitvice Lakes
- There is so much biodiversity at Plitvice Lakes National Park! 1,400 plant species and subspecies have been found, which make up 30% of all of Croatia's flora.
- There are also 321 species of butterflies at Plitvice Lakes National Park.
- The park also has 168 species of birds!
Book Plitvice Lakes Tour from Zagreb and learn more about Croatia's most visited national park!
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Bring a passport or ID.
- Follow the instructions of your guide and on the boards around the park.
- Don't litter or damage the nature in the park in any way.
- It is prohibited to collect plants from the park or feed the animals.
Meeting Point
The tourist bus stop located across from the Ethnographic Museum in Zagreb (Mažuranić Square). You can select the hotel pick-up option when booking.
Why is this Plitvice Lakes Tour from Zagreb the best choice?
2 destinations in one day
This tour doesn’t just focus on Plitvice. You also get a guided tour in Rastoke, a charming riverside village with waterfalls and old mills. It’s a short stop where you walk past wooden watermills, stone bridges, and small cascades right where the Slunjčica River flows into the Korana.
Fully organized day trip
Transportation, entry ticket, guide, and park navigation are all handled for you. You don’t need to worry about buses, parking, or timing entry slots. Everything is coordinated so you can simply focus on the experience.
Licensed local guide
The guide isn’t just there for navigation; they explain how the lakes were formed, where to stand for the best viewpoints, and how to avoid the most crowded sections.
Boat ride included
You don’t just walk by the lakes, you also cross Lake Kozjak by electric boat. This gives you a completely different perspective of the turquoise water and surrounding cliffs. Break up the walking, relax, and enjoy the views from the water.
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- Free cancellation
- Reserve now & pay later
- Expert tour guide
- Skip-the-line access
- Small group
- Round-trip transportation
- Boat ride on a lake
- Easy booking process!
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Plitvice Lakes Ticket - Priority Entrance
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Skip-the-line ticket
Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour
Explore Plitvice Lakes with a certified local guide. Choose a 3 , 6, or 8-hour tour and discover this natural oasis with stunning lakes, forests, and waterfalls. Learn about the park's unique landscape and diverse wildlife. Visit the Lower Lakes, or both the Upper and Lower Lakes, depending on your chosen option. Follow a scenic route with walking trails and an electric boat ride, then relax on a panoramic train.