14 Plitvice Lakes Tours in Zagreb to Build a Day Around

1.Plitvice & Rastoke Guided Day Trip with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,955 reviews · 10 hours · from $61Our pick

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Marko, Marin, Saša, or Sara. Walk 8.5 km beside 16 clear lakes and waterfalls, then ride the park boat and panoramic train. Small-group pickup is available, while winter visits may include only the Lower Lakes.

“Amazing day trip . Marko the guide was very nice . A day to remember. I would definitely recommend it 🇲🇹”

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2.Rastoke & Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,897 reviews · 10 hours · from $57

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes on a 10-hour guided day trip. Walk wooden paths past waterfalls, ride across Lake Kozjak, and learn about Croatian nature and culture from an English-speaking guide such as Martina, Petra, or Tomislav.

“Very enjoyable trip. The driver is nice and did not make us fee so rushed”

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3.Plitvice Lakes with Ticket & Rastoke Guided Tour from Zagreb

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 966 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes in about 10 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Martina, Maja, or Dinko. See waterfalls, mills, forests, and both lake sections, with park entry, electric boat, and panoramic vehicle included. Expect roughly 8.5 kilometers of walking.

“This was a very good trip and I highly recommend it. You will walk about 5 miles so if you're not a walker, you don't wanna do this. That said if you're interested in a hike with some good looking lakes and forest this is a fun time. The guide was great”

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4.Plitvice and Rastoke day trip from Zagreb w/ticket (guar. dep.)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 804 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Zagreb to the watermill village of Rastoke, then spend about four hours exploring Plitvice Lakes National Park by boardwalk, boat, and park train. English-speaking guides such as Marko, Sasha, and Sara lead the route, with small-group pickup available for up to eight people.

“This has been one of the best tours we’ve done! The area was beautiful and our guide marco was incredible! His knowledge and love of the area really comes through in the tour and we would 100% do it again and again with marco as our guide! We visited in a major snow storm and worried we wouldn’t be able to get there but he made us feel so safe driving through the snow and then guided us around every inch of the park we were allowed to in the conditions We plan to come back in better weather to see the rest Thank you so much marco you’ve made…”

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5.Plitvice with Ticket & Rastoke Tour for Max 8 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 606 reviews · 10 hours · from $66

Travel from Zagreb in a comfortable air-conditioned van with up to seven other people, stopping at Rastoke before a guided 8.5-kilometer walk through Plitvice Lakes. Guides such as Bojan, Matija, and Katia add local context, while the park ticket, boat cruise, and shuttle ride are included.

“our guide Bojan have us a ton of information and not just about where we visited. The best thing was he spoke very good English so was not hard for everyone to follow and understand”

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6.Rastoke and Plitvice lakes Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 544 reviews · 10 hours · from $46Best value

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Marko, Marin, or Saša. See 17th-century watermills, walk beside 16 lakes, and ride the park boat and train when operating. Expect about 8.5 km of walking in high season.

“It was a great trip with very knowledgable and helpful guide.”

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7.Plitvice Lakes guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park with a Gray Line escort such as Sanja, Samantha, Dano, or Đanijela. Expect about four hours in the park, roughly 6 kilometers of walking, a panoramic boat ride, and an electric train. Entrance fees are extra and paid in cash.

“Lovely day lakes so beautiful and peaceful, walk pleasant, especially traveling in winter it was very quiet. Our guide Sanja was very knowledgeable and patient with us, ensuring we had a great day.”

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8.Plitvice Lakes National Park Tour with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 444 reviews · 10 hours · from $123

Travel from central Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes in a small group, with park entry, a bilingual guide, Wi-Fi, water, and a snack included. Expect about four hours on foot among travertine lakes and waterfalls, plus seasonal changes to boats and trains.

“I love that trip! It was not only the lakes! It was the car driver, the company, the information we learn by the driver- guide. Everything was awesome!”

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9.Guided transfer from Zagreb to Split with Plitvice Lakes stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 403 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $168

Turn a necessary Zagreb-to-Split transfer into a full day at Plitvice Lakes. An English-speaking guide leads you through the upper and lower lakes, with a boat ride and electric train included. Guides such as Sanja, Mia, Ivanka, and Frano have earned special praise for their care and local insight.

“The whole day was very well organised and everything ran like clockwork. The two drivers we had were fabulous. Our guide Ivanka was outstanding. She was incredibly positive and upbeat and managed to keep the group happy even though it rained all day. She was very knowledgeable and full of interesting bits and pieces that kept us enthralled. She treated each of us as if we were family and ensured we all got the most possible from our day. A truly excellent guide who gave us the best possible experience.”

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10.Rastoke and Plitvice Guided Trip with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 367 reviews · 10 hours · from $55

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes with a licensed English-speaking guide such as Petra, Tomislav, Maja, or Martina. You’ll see waterfalls, karst lakes, and forest trails, with park entry, transport, and the Lake Kozjak boat ride included.

“Really loved the dry humor of our guide. Truly a goat”

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11.Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour from Zagreb

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 217 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park for a guided walk across wooden paths above 16 turquoise and green lakes. The tour includes the park’s boat and tram rides, Upper and Lower Lakes, and Big Waterfall. Bring snacks, sturdy shoes, and cash for the entrance fee.

“Stunning natural world heritage site with turquoise lakes and cascading waterfalls.The natural,deep-green forest and flowers are also a highlight of the place.The guide was also perfect.”

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12.Plitvice Lakes National Park Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 98 reviews · 10h 30m · from $76

Join an English-speaking guide such as Sanja, Mia, or Maggie for a full day from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes. You will walk beside turquoise lakes and waterfalls, ride a boat and panoramic train, and enjoy comfortable transport with a restaurant stop on the way back.

“I was not feeling very well on the day and Sanja the guide really took care of me and made me feel really comfortable. I enjoyed myself and would highly recommend it for everyone”

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13.Plitvice Lakes National Park – private day-trip from Zagreb

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $300

Travel from Zagreb with private transport to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes National Park. Alex may guide your group, with four hours in the park, hotel or airport pickup, bottled water, and entrance fees paid separately.

“Wonderful place - fantastic trip! Get online tickets in advance to avoid the long lines. Cannot wait to get back this summer.”

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14.Full Day Private Tour of Plitvice National Park and Željava Airbase with a Yugo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $261

Set out from Zagreb with a private guide such as Teo or Antonia in an original 35-year-old Yugo. Walk beside Plitvice’s Lower and Upper Lakes, take the included boat ride, then explore Željava’s runways, Dakota aircraft, and former MIG tunnels. The full day lasts about 9 to 10 hours and suits groups of up to three.

“My wife and I planned this trip and Teo was our private tour guide for the Plitvice Lakes National Park. He was too good. Very friendly and explained everything about the park and also about the Croatian culture. He also gave us additional tips on where to eat and hangout. If you're planning your trip here in Croatia then Teo is the person to go to.”

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