The 6 Plitvice Lakes Tours in Plitvice That Earn Their Price

1.Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Train and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,093 reviews · from $28Our pick

Walk the interconnected lakes and waterfalls of Plitvice National Park with an English-speaking local guide. Choose a 3, 6, or 8-hour route covering the lower lakes, upper lakes, or both. Electric boats and a panoramic train are included, but you must book the park entrance ticket separately.

“Very knowledgable and friendly guide. The line for the boat ride was, however, too long.”

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2.Plitvice Lakes National Park Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 832 reviews · 1 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $15Best value

Book your Plitvice Lakes entry in advance, then explore independently by boardwalk, shuttle bus, and electric boat. Choose Entrance 1 or 2, arrive within 55 minutes of your time, and plan for hills, crowds, and several hours of walking. Guides such as Leopold and Dalibor belong to separate guided outings.

“I had a perfect day with an experienced guide Karlo who helped me out with everything I needed. He suggested leaving earlier than originally scheduled to avoid the crowd and the heat, and this was a very wise idea. We left at 6:00AM and got to the park before the big crowd arrived (much later, there was a long line of people waiting for admission) and I was able to enjoy the scenery, the fresh air, and everything I saw. I am glad I chose this tour because I think this is something that would be difficult for a group tour to offer. Karlo was very knowledgeable, explained about the…”

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3.Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 802 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Walk 4 to 5 km through Plitvice Lakes with a local guide such as Christian, Samantha, Angelo, or Bethsy. See the upper and lower lakes, use the park shuttle, cross the canyon, and finish with a 15-minute boat ride. Park entry costs 10 to 40 EUR extra in cash.

“It was a perfect day in the loveliest place we have ever seen. Our guide, Angelo, was terrific!!!”

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4.Round-Trip Transfer to Plitvice Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 276 reviews · from $47

Take a direct air-conditioned transfer from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes, then spend more than five hours exploring terraced lakes, forests, and waterfalls at your own pace. Guides such as Ivan, Marko, and Ante help with tickets, maps, and routes before your return around 3 PM.

“Well organised and informative. Lovely vehicle seating 6 to travel in on a hot day”

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5.Plitvice Lakes Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 221 reviews · 3 - 6 hours

Walk Plitvice Lakes with a private English-speaking guide, choosing the Lower Lakes or a longer route through both lake zones. Expect travertine waterfalls, a 20-minute electric boat ride, a panoramic train, photo stops, and a flexible pace for your group.

“Great knowledgeable friendly guide, amazing scenery, landforms, and wildlife. This is a must see if visiting Croatia.”

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6.Kayaking Mreznica Waterfalls close to Plitvice Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66Top rated

Near Plitvice Lakes, paddle a tandem inflatable boat down the Mreznica River with guides such as Jan, Angelo, Kata, or Andrija. You will cross up to nine waterfalls, swim behind cascades, and choose optional jumps from 1 to 8 meters. Gear, instruction, parking, and the return shuttle are included.

“We had a fabulous experience! Yan was our guide and he was funny, informative, and gave us a really exciting and memorable experience. We got to go over many waterfalls in rafts and jump off waterfalls. All gear is provided but remember to bring your own snacks and water. Definitely a highlight of our trip! Request Yan as guide if you can!”

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