Croatia · National Parks

Zagreb: Plitvice Lakes With Secured Tickets, Boat And Train Ride

9 Hours Round trip from Zagreb Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day trip from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park
  • 02 Guided visit through waterfalls, lakes, and scenic viewpoints
  • 03 Boat ride and panoramic shuttle train included
  • 04 Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus
  • 05 Several hours to explore and take photos in the park
  • 06 Visit the lower lakes area with a licensed local guide

Discover the natural beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park on a full-day trip from Zagreb, with transport, a guided visit, and scenic boat and shuttle rides included. Travel by comfortable air-conditioned minibus before setting out on a walking route through one of Croatia’s most celebrated landscapes, known for its waterfalls, lakes, and panoramic viewpoints.

Your visit includes several hours in the park, covering both guided walking sections and relaxing transfers by boat and panoramic train. Along the way, enjoy time for photos, sweeping canyon views, and the park’s famous turquoise waters before returning to Zagreb.

Discover the natural beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park on a full-day trip from Zagreb, with transport, a guided visit, and scenic boat and shuttle rides included.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National park

This natural experience is an all inclusive tour from Zagreb and it is an all-day activity in multiple languages. we recommend you to choose the earliest option possible to start this outdoor excursion to enjoy the most of this amazing and unique park of our country. We set off from Zagreb daily in different schedules: at 08:30 a.m. Our accredited guide will meet you at Zrinjevac 2, next to the meterelogical post. The drive from Zagreb to Plitvice in our comfortable, air-conditioned minibus will take 2 hours approx. In the park, when you arrive, you will spend for about 4 hours. Your guided tour will start from the entrance 2; you will visit the lower lakes side of the park. Then, after the scenic boat and the panoramic shuttle bus rides, your will be back to the beginning point. Soon before heading back to Zagreb, we will take an hour-long break for lunch or dinner at a partnering restaurant, depending on the time you choose to start the tour. This meal is not included in the price, and you are welcome to spend the time exploring the surrounding countryside. This outdoor experience require at least two participants in order to be confirmed otherwise the booking can be cancelled if the min. participants are not enough.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Zagreb 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Most of the tour in Plitvice park is walking, 20mn. ferry boat ride and a shuttle bus drive.
  • Local guide in the park.

What's Not Included

  • Plitvice Lakes Entrance Tickets
  • Snacks
  • Tips

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • During the special offers, the minimum amount of people is 3
  • Please note, we reserve your park tickets to ensure group entry but you will need to pay for them in cash upon arrival (40 EUR/ person). Meeting point: Meteorological post at Zrinjevac park

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Zagreb, HR
Tour start
Zagreb, HR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Zagreb.

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