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The 15 Best Plitvice Lakes Tours & Day Trips

43 tours  ·  from $16

Sixteen lakes falling into each other, three hours from Split and two from Zagreb. These 15 sort the guided days by which entrance they use, whether the timed entry ticket is included and how much walking the route really involves.

Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets - Meeting in central Zadar and settling into the coach
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Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets

1.Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,148 reviews · 10 hours · from $88Our pick

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes by air-conditioned bus, with guides such as Filip, Paula, Monika, or Bojan sharing Croatian history along the way. Spend about four hours among waterfalls, turquoise lakes, boat rides, and forest paths, then add Zadar’s 6 PM Old Town walk on any day.

“We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Zadar In & Out Tours! Our guide Filip was incredibly enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt included throughout the whole trip. We left Zadar at 7:30 AM and made a nice stop around 9:15 AM for about 30 minutes — perfect time to grab some breakfast and use the toilet. Shortly after, we arrived at the stunning Plitvice National Park. Filip organized everything perfectly, even creating a WhatsApp group where he kept us updated about the route, meeting points, and timing. He made sure no one got left behind and kept the group in great spirits all day. We also had a…”

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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour - Meeting in Split and settling into the coach
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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

2.Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,002 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Travel from Split to Plitvice Lakes National Park by air-conditioned bus or van, then explore the Upper and Lower Lakes with an English-speaking guide. The day includes the park’s panoramic boat and electric train rides, about 5 km of walking, and roughly four hours in the park.

“The tour was excellent with Ivana who was very informative about the tour. She was good in making the group work together. We have a wonderful time and looking forward to books tour with Ivana again. Marco our driver is excellent too. Thank you Croatia for the beautiful memories.”

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From Zagreb: Plitvice & Rastoke Guided Day Trip with Ticket - The Zagreb departure and the first 100 minutes
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From Zagreb: Plitvice & Rastoke Guided Day Trip with Ticket

3.Plitvice & Rastoke Guided Day Trip with Ticket

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

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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From Split: Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Entry Tickets - The 3.5-Hour Morning Ride from Split
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From Split: Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

4.Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,468 reviews · 12 hours · from $116

Travel from Split to Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide, park entry, a guided walk through the upper and lower lakes, a panoramic boat ride, and an electric train. Guides including Sanja, Luka, Ivana, and Lovro are praised for lively history and local tips.

“The lady guide name Sanja who was on our trip was simply outstanding, very informative, interactive, funny and knowledgeable. She made the trip supper fun since she made sure everyone get there time and space and also took care of us by given us proper pick up and trip information. The idea of making a whats app group was fantastic, thank you Sanja and keep up the great work.”

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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour - Meeting in Split and settling into the coach
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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

5.Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,355 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Split or Trogir to Plitvice Lakes National Park for a guided walk through the Upper and Lower Lakes, a boat crossing, and time for photos. Guides such as Mia, Ivanka, Elena, and Barry bring the park to life, but the 12-hour day includes a long coach ride and a separate cash entry fee.

“Mia was a great tour guide. The waterfalls were amazing! Hundreds of them! Big small everything. We just didn’t get enough time to stop and enjoy, it was take a photo and move on straight away, if we got to do that. Long day but comfy bus and good driver Dado”

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Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Day Tour from Split - Walking the Upper Lakes
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Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Day Tour from Split

6.Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Day Tour from Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,948 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Split to Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Mia, Ivanka, Mate, or Bariša. Walk the Upper and Lower Lakes, see waterfalls and canyons, and stop for optional Croatian lunch. The day lasts about 12 hours, with roughly three hours each way by bus.

“Easy walk. Some stair climbing. Not suitable if you have mobility or footing issues. Beautiful park. Worth the trip”

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Zagreb: Rastoke & Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Ticket - The morning ride out of Zagreb
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Zagreb: Rastoke & Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Ticket

7.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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Split: Self-Guided Plitvice Lakes Day Tour with Boat Ride - Meeting at Booker Travel Agency in Split
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Split: Self-Guided Plitvice Lakes Day Tour with Boat Ride

8.Self-Guided Plitvice Lakes Day Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,519 reviews · 12 hours · from $58

Travel from Split to Plitvice Lakes by comfortable bus, then explore on your own with a panoramic boat ride and electric train included. English-speaking hosts such as Sanja, Luka, Lovro, and Antonia provide clear route and timing advice, while you choose your own pace inside the park.

“I chose the self-guided option for this tour, but Sanja was incredible — she supported me through WhatsApp the entire time, answering questions and sharing great tips! Her friendliness, energy, and deep knowledge made exploring this beautiful part of Croatia an unforgettable experience. Truly 10/10!”

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Zadar: Plitvice Lakes with Boat Ride and Zadar Old Town Tour - Meeting in Zadar and setting off
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Zadar: Plitvice Lakes with Boat Ride and Zadar Old Town Tour

9.Plitvice Lakes with Boat Ride and Zadar Old Town Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,368 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes by air-conditioned coach, then follow a practical route through upper and lower waterfalls, with a boat ride and electric train included. Guides such as Filip, Bojan, Paula, and Monica add Croatian stories and clear directions. Park tickets and meals cost extra.

“Our Trip with Zadar In and Out, and our guide Filip, was great - comfortable bus transfer, maybe more information on our lunch stop option which had limited choice (to recommend a packed lunch as required), but they chose a great route to take of the national park, the pace with the group was good and the scenery we took in was fantastic! Would highly recommend”

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From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes with Boat Ride & Zadar Old town tour - The route through the park
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From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes with Boat Ride & Zadar Old town tour

10.Plitvice Lakes with Boat Ride & Zadar Old town tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,129 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $54

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes for about five hours of waterfalls, forest paths, a panoramic boat ride, and an electric train trip. Guides such as Filip, Bojan, Paula, and Jelena lead the route and keep the group on schedule. A Zadar Old Town walk is also available during your stay.

“Amazing day out - stunning park, amazing views, and so we’ll organised! Our tour guide Bojan was an endless source of information about the park itself and Croatia more widely. The only downside is the fact that it is a two hour drive from Zadar, but it’s so worth the journey. Great day out that’s not to be missed”

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Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Train and Boat Ride - Meeting at Entrance 1
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Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Train and Boat Ride

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

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

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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Plitvice Lakes with Ticket & Rastoke Guided Tour from Zagreb - Rastoke and its water-powered village
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Plitvice Lakes with Ticket & Rastoke Guided Tour from Zagreb

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

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

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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Plitvice Lakes National Park Admission Ticket - What your $15.41 admission covers
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Plitvice Lakes National Park Admission Ticket

13.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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Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Full-Day Guided Tour with a Boat Ride - Arriving at a park built around water
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Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Full-Day Guided Tour with a Boat Ride

14.Plitvice Lakes Full-Day Guided Tour with a Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 807 reviews · from $58

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, then follow a guide such as Ante, Marina, or Katarina through the Upper and Lower Lakes. Expect waterfalls, wooden paths, a 20-minute electric boat ride, and cooler mountain weather than on the coast.

“Amazing tour. As a solo traveler I booked the tour for comfort and I’m very glad I did. The check points were very clear and easy to find but we had enough freedom to explore at our own pace also, which was lovely. My guide (Nike) set up a group chat for ease of communication which was a great idea for the group and showed care for customers. She was very approachable and full of knowledge about Croatia and especially the nationals Holliday to commemorate the war and attack on Croatia in the 1990’s. Overall a great tour , highly recommend of your in Croatia!”

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Plitvice and Rastoke day trip from Zagreb w/ticket (guar. dep.) - Rastoke gives you a smaller taste of Croatia
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Plitvice and Rastoke day trip from Zagreb w/ticket (guar. dep.)

15.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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