9-Hour Plitvice Lakes Tour from Zagreb with Dubovac Castle and Rastoke

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Dubovac Castle, the oldest monument in Karlovac
• 02 Discover Rastoke, the millers' village built on two rivers
• 03 Enjoy a boat ride across Kozjak Lake
• 04 Take your picture beneath the Big Waterfall
• 05 Explore the amazing beauty of 16 crystal-clear lakes

Join us on a full-day trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its 16 cascading lakes, breathtaking waterfalls, and lush forests. Walk along wooden pathways, enjoy a boat ride across Kozjak Lake, and take a scenic train ride through the park. On the way, stop at Dubovac Castle, the oldest monument in Karlovac, and discover Rastoke, the small millers' village often called "Little Plitvice," where the Slunjčica River flows over travertine barriers into the Korana, creating picturesque waterfalls and small lakes.

Walk along wooden pathways, enjoy a boat ride across Kozjak Lake, and take a scenic train ride through the park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Plitvice Lakes, Dubovac Castle, and Rastoke Day Trip

• 09:00 - Pick up in Zagreb (or another location of your choice for customized tours).
• 10:00 - Dubovac Castle.
• 12:00 - Rastoke Village coffee break.
• 13:15 - Start of the National Park sightseeing.
• 14:15 - Coffee break/lunch.
• 17:00 - Departure from the National Park.
• 19:00 - Arrival in Zagreb.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transportation
• Private guide
• Entrance tickets for Plitvice Lakes National Park and Dubovac Castle
• Visit to Rastoke - the millers' village - and a family-owned household with an 18th-century watermill
• Coffee break in Rastoke

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Food

What to bring

• Passport/ID
• Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

• You will receive your pickup details the day before your departure.
• Please be aware that some areas of the park may have restrictions due to weather conditions.
• From November 1 to March 31, access to the Upper Lakes is limited, and train and electric boat services are subject to weather-related changes.
• During the off-season, tours are shorter and last less than 8 hours.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Your hotel or another agreed point

Tour start

Zagreb, Croatia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.