From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour
Recommended by 99% of travellers
Badge of Excellence
Split, Croatia
- 11 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Explore our promoted experiences
Overview
Discover one of Croatia's most spectacular natural environments—and a UNESCO World Heritage Site to boot—on this seamless day trip from Split to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Travel the distance with ease via air-conditioned vehicle, and relax with round-trip transfer from Split. With plenty of time for exploring, you can avoid the restrictions of a rushed tour while visiting the park’s lakes, meadows, and prehistoric caves with your guide.
- A panoramic boat trip and train ride are included in the cost
- Get up close and personal to a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Travel around comfortably by air-conditioned vehicle
- Your guide's stories will bring the natural scenery to life
What's Included
- English speaking tour guide
- Transportation by bus or van
- Panoramic boat ride
- Electric train ride
- Admission Fee - Plitvice Lakes National ParkEUR40.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Marulićeva ul. 4, 21000, Split, Croatia
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.7:30 am
Itinerary
1
Plitvice Lakes National Park
4 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travellers can participate
- The tour includes prox. 5km of walking on uneven surfaces -please wear comfortable walking shoes (we visit highlights of both, the Lower Lakes and the Upper Lakes).
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Not recommended for participants with walking disabilities
- Depending on the weather conditions some parts of the park may be restricted
- Here are few items you may need to make your time on the excursion the best of all: closed comfortable shoes (sneakers), sportswear, In case of rain raincoat or an umbrella. After summer time we recommend to bring also a warm sweater or jacket.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travellers
Supplied by
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveller Photos
Featured review
Wayne_T
For any nature lovers or passionate photographers staying in Split, a visit to the Plitvice Lakes is a must. The scenery is truly breathtaking! Our guide, Sanja, was wonderful - very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. With the expert assistance of Marco, our driver, the tour operated like clockwork. We highly recommend this unforgettable experience.
Reviews
4.9
based on 3,218 reviews
Kevin_W, May 2026
The park and the tour was awesome and what made it even more enjoyable was Sanja, our guide. She did a very good job in telling us about various aspects of the park at every stage. Sanja was very organized and was a master of working with a big group. We would be fortunate to have Sanja as a tour guide in the future.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Kevin,
Thank you for your incredible review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with our dear guide Sanja. It's truly rewarding to know that we were able to exceed your expectations and provide you with a memorable experience. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Best regards,
Booker team
Robert_C, May 2026
Potential travelers should be advised that the tour includes a trail from the top lake to the lower lakes and the return walk back up to the meeting point at the end of the tour and might not be advised for guests with walking issues.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Robert,
Thank you very much for your feedback and for taking the time to share this information with future travelers. We truly appreciate it 😊
We would just like to mention that the tour description on our page clearly states the approximate amount of walking involved during the visit, including the trail from the upper lakes to the lower lakes and the walk back to the meeting point at the end of the tour.
It is also specified that the tour is unfortunately not recommended for guests with mobility or walking difficulties due to the natural terrain, walking paths, stairs, and overall duration of the walking route inside the park.
We always try to provide as much detailed information as possible so guests can choose the experience that best suits their preferences and physical abilities.
Thank you once again for joining our tour and for your helpful review!
Kind regards,
Booker team
Jamie_B, May 2026
Luka was a great guide. Luke shared lots of interesting info about Croatia and made sure our group knew exactly where to go and when. The lakes and waterfalls are incredible, so beautiful! Endless views photo worthy views. The bus was comfortable and the rest stops were appreciated. Lots of walking, mostly at your own pace, but still something to keep in mind if you have limited mobility.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Jamie,
We sincerely appreciate your kind words, it means a lot to us! We look forward to seeing you again in the future. We appreciate your nice words about our dear guide Luka as well!
Kind regards,
Booker Team
Don_L, May 2026
We had a 3 hour bus tide, on a nice coach bus, from Split to the Plitvice Lakes National
Park. We then had a several hour guided tour by Lucca through the upper and lower lakes. Lucca was very knowledgeable and helpful both on the bus and in the Park. It was a beautiful day with wonderful scenery.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Don,
Thank you for leaving us your impressions from the tour! It is always a pleasure to hear that our guests had a lot of fun on the tour. We are glad that you liked spending a day with our dear guide Lucca! We hope to see you again!
Greetings,
Booker Team
Ellen_S, May 2026
The worst communication and customer service service I am extremely disappointed with how they treated us
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Ellen,
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
We are very sorry to hear that you feel disappointed with the communication and customer service, as this is never the experience we aim to provide. We always strive to give clear instructions, timely updates, and full support to all our guests before and during the tour.
After reviewing your booking, all relevant information regarding the meeting point and departure details was clearly provided at the time of booking, as well as again in the detailed instructions sent prior to the tour. These instructions were also viewed and acknowledged.
Unfortunately, when guests arrive late or miss the scheduled departure, we are not able to hold or delay the tour, as it would affect the rest of the group and the planned itinerary.
We understand that this situation was frustrating for you, however we do believe that we communicated all necessary information clearly and in advance.
We appreciate your feedback and will continue working to improve our guest communication wherever possible.
Kind regards,
Booker team
Meghan_O, May 2026
Fantastic trip! Make sure you were comfy shoes because you will be putting in about 20k steps. Well worth it! Our guide at the National Park, Santa was the BEST!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Sir/Madam
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us a 5-Star review! We take pride in knowing our customers are happy with their experience. Hope to see you again.
Kind regards,
Booker Team
Anna_G, May 2026
Make sure you get Lovro as your guide and Marco as the driver. They are the reason to go on the tour as much as the sights
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Anna,
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had a great time. We wish you to come back again to create some new memories with our team.
Kind regards,
Booker team
Cindy_S, May 2026
The day trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park was amazing. The water is the clearest I've seen, the landscape was beautiful, and it wasn't difficult to get around. Our tour guide Lovro was very informative, funny, and helpful in keeping us stay together with WhatsApp. I definitely reccomend this trour.
Corinne_P, May 2026
We just spent 3 amazing days in Split, Croatia, and 2 of those unforgettable days were spent with our incredible guide, Lovro. Although you can also call him Lawrence or even Larry!
From the moment we met him, his warmth, humor, and knowledge made our experience exceptional. His English is fantastic, and his understanding of the history, culture, and beauty of Croatia added so much to every moment of our tours. Most importantly, his sense of humor is unmatched. He had us laughing throughout every adventure.
Our first tour with Lovro was to Plitvice Lakes National Park, and it completely exceeded expectations. We have seen waterfalls all over the world, and Plitvice ranks among the most breathtaking we’ve ever experienced. Lovro guided us through the park with such care and attention, making the entire journey seamless and enjoyable.
Because of the weather, we were unable to visit the islands, but we loved the Plitvice experience so much that we booked another tour the very next day to Krka National Park, and were thrilled to have Lovro as our trusted guide again. Krka felt like an enchanted garden, surrounded by rushing waterfalls and stunning natural beauty. Once again, Lovro made the experience unforgettable with his stories, humor, and genuine kindness.
We highly recommend Booker Tours, and especially any tour guided by Lovro. He truly made our time in Croatia special and memorable.
Lovro, thank you again for sharing your beautiful country with us and for giving us such an incredible experience. Pomalo to you, our friend!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Corinne,
We can't thank you enough for your wonderful review! Knowing that your tour experience with us was truly amazing fills our hearts with joy. At Booker Travel agency , we believe that a great guide can elevate a tour to new heights, and we are incredibly proud of the dedication and expertise our guides bring to every journey. We are delighted that our dear guide Lovro made such a positive impact on your trip, ensuring your comfort and making it an unforgettable experience. He embodies the spirit of our company, and your kind words recognizing their efforts mean the world to us. We genuinely appreciate your recommendation and look forward to the pleasure of serving you again in the future. Thank you for choosing us and for allowing us to be part of your memorable adventure!
Kind regards,
Booker Team
Narvan_B, May 2026
The park is beautiful and a must visit, and Sanja’s commentary made the long day very enjoyable. The transportation is clean and comfortable and we learned a lot about Croatia and Split’s history on the way to Plitvice. Would recommend to anyone coming to Croatia!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Sir/Madam,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing trip and that our tour guide, Sanja, went above and beyond to ensure your comfort and enjoyment throughout the experience. We'll make sure to pass along your gratitude to her. We appreciate your recommendation, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another memorable adventure in the future!
Kind regards,
Booker Team
Julie_A, May 2026
It's great, you must be able to walk for approximately 5hours and it's not always easy. Stairs, wooden.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear guest,
Thank you for leaving us a review. Hope to see you again!
Kind regards,
Booker team
terence_c, May 2026
Had a wonderful time. Antonio was our tour guide. She was great. Total time will exceed 12 hours though.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Sir/Madam,
We are glad that you had a great time on the tour and that our guide Antonia made it even better. Have a nice stay in Split!
Kind regards,
Booker team
Dianne_C, May 2026
What a SENSATIONAL DAY!!! The park has to be seen to be believed. It as ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. The smell of the pines, the sound of the water and the many falls, and the birds.
So AMAZING at how it is forever changing and growing.
It is a LIVING thing. No wonder it is UNESCO listed and Protected!!! The tour was Amazing with Lovro as our guide From the minute we stepped on the bus, till we departed the bus, he was fun, professional, informative, knowledgeable, and simply a font of information and facts about not only the Park, but also the history of his Country. SO PASSIONATE!! Highly Recommend!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Dianne,
We're absolutely thrilled that your trip with us was nothing short of amazing! It's wonderful to hear that Lovro went the extra mile to ensure your comfort and enjoyment throughout the tour. We genuinely value your satisfaction, and we'll be sure to pass along your appreciation to her. Thank you for your kind words and high recommendation. We're excited to welcome you back for more incredible adventures in the future!
Kind regards,
Booker Team
JoLe_H, May 2026
While it’s a long drive from Split, it was well worth it! Our guide, Lovro, was very good! This National park is not like anything you’ve seen before.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Jole,
Thank you for your nice words about our tour, we appreciate it. We are happy to hear that you liked our dear guide Lovro and his guidance. We wish to see you again on one of our other tours!
Kind regards,
Booker team
Maria_M, May 2026
Croatia is a beautiful country that should be in your bucket list. We felt very safe at the old town despite the incredible amount of people. It is certainly not a secret country anymore. The country is very clean despite its medieval times and invasions from so many countries. Way to go Croatia!!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Maria,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful review with us! We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience. Your feedback truly means a lot to us and serves as a great motivation for our team. We are delighted to have met your expectations and look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Best regards,
Booker team
Julie_H, May 2026
Great tour!! Antonia was the best tour guide we have ever had!!! She was so energetic and informative!!! The timing and pace of the tour was excellent!! Beautiful lakes and waterfalls!! Never felt rushed!! Highly recommend this tour!!!!! Long but so worth it!!!!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Julie,
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! We are absolutely delighted to read your kind words and couldn't be happier to know that you had a positive experience with us. Thank you for your kind words for our dear guide Antonia as well!
Kind regards,
Booker Team
PedroIgnacio_B, May 2026
It was very good experience, beautiful, unique place, excellent guidance from Lovro, Marko and Ela, they were very nice and fun
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Pedro,
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had a great time. We wish you to come back again to create some new memories with our team.
Kind regards,
Booker team
karenmturney, May 2026
A few hours’ drive from Split, the lakes are a must see. Enjoy a guided tour and learn about the park and its history. My guide, Lovro, was excellent. Full of knowledge but also charisma. Was helpful, funny and entertaining. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Karen,
Thank you for trusting our agency! We are extremely proud to have great guides such as Lovro that always gives his best! We are happy that you enjoyed the tour with him! We hope to see you on some of the other tours as well!
Kind regards,
Booker Team
Karen_S, Apr 2026
It was one of the best tours we've ever been on. The waterfalls were spectacular. The beautiful pathways and trails were easy to navigate over the 8km hike. Our guide Louvro made the trip even more special. He had great information about the park and the history of Croatia. His jokes were "funny"!! We loved everything about our day in the park. The bus ride is 3 hours each way but you get to see so much of Croatia and you appreciate what a unique country it is.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Karen,
We're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic experience with us! Thank you for your kind words and for acknowledging the efforts of our dedicated tour guide, Lovro. We strive to provide memorable and comfortable trips, and we're thrilled that we succeeded in doing so for you. We can't wait to have you join us on another amazing journey soon!
Warm regards,
Booker Team
Jeanne_L, Apr 2026
The National Park is amazing. There are waterfalls everywhere! Sanya, our guide, was interesting and friendly. She was an excellent communicator. Persons considering this tour should know that there is quite a bit of walking on rough hewn boards so there is alot of concentration needed, especially if you are older or don’t have good balance. I am in my late 60’s and was quite proud I made it.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear guest,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a nice review of your experience with our travel agency and guide Sanja. We are absolutely thrilled to hear that we were able to provide you with a memorable and enjoyable trip and proud of you for finishing that hike! We hope to see you sometime again on some other tours as well!
Kind regards,
Booker Team
Sandra_L, Apr 2026
It was wonderful, Richard was a great guide!!! The waterfalls were amazing, it full of nature and rushing waters.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Sandra,
Thank you so much for your compliments. It is always a pleasure to read positive comments on our guide Richard. We are glad that you enjoyed the tour. Have a lovely stay in Croatia!
Kind regards,
Booker team
Todd_W, Apr 2026
The landscaping was beautiful and our driver and tour guide Sonya were amazing! It was certainly worth the cost
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Todd,
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had a great time. We wish you to come back again to create some new memories with our team.
Kind regards,
Booker team
Valentine_Y, Apr 2026
The national park was amazing and Richard did a great job leading our group. I highly recommend to anyone who's interested in visiting Plitvice national Park with him
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear,
Thank you for taking the time to write us such a nice review. We are glad that you had a wonderful day. Thank you for the kind words for our guide Richard.
Kind regards,
Booker team
Rebecca_P, Apr 2026
Luka was very knowledgeable and accommodating, not to mention a great conversationalist!!! Highly recommend the tour and the guide!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Rebecca,
Thank you so much for your compliments. It is always a pleasure to read positive comments on our guide Luka. We are glad that you enjoyed the tour. Have a lovely stay in Croatia!
Kind regards,
Booker team
James_L, Apr 2026
Incredible experience. Awesome guide Lovro, funny and informative. Comfortable trip there and back. So glad we did it.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear James,
Thank you so much for your compliments. It is always a pleasure to read positive comments on our guide Lovro. We are glad that you enjoyed the tour. Have a lovely stay in Croatia!
Kind regards,
Booker team
Saima_K, Apr 2026
Amazing lakes and views! Antonio, our guide was wonderful and Marco, our driver got us there and back safely! A great day out!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Saima,
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had a great time. We wish you to come back again to create some new memories with our team.
Kind regards,
Booker team
Grace_W, Mar 2026
Very fun!would highly recommend this experience to anyone else. Went with my friends and we all loved it!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Grace,
We are happy to hear that you are satisfied with the tour and that you will take home some beautiful memories. Thank you for choosing us!
Kind regards,
Booker Team
E_C, Nov 2025
We had been recommended to visit the Plitvice Lakes National Park while in Croatia in September and we were very happy with this fabulous full day tour with our wonderful guide Sanja and confident and safe driver, Marko. Sanja is a perfect and professional guide - she kept us informed with history, geography and cultural facts and anecdotes in an interesting and humorous way. She also kept track of everyone while also providing some flexibility to those who were faster or slower in pace. Our tour route began with the upper lakes and ended with lower lakes with a hill at the end.The tour is unforgettable with stunning waterfalls, whitewater streams and turquoise lakes giving great photo opportunities. It requires reasonable fitness for the approx. three hour tour along paths and boardwalks and up and down steps. The tour bus stops on the way there and back at a service station with bathrooms and a cafe with eat-in or take-away food as well as a shop. The tour is very well managed by the Booker Agency at Split where the tour starts.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear Sir/Madam,
We can't thank you enough for your fantastic review! It's truly uplifting to know that you had such a positive experience on our tour. We are constantly striving to provide the best possible experience to our customers, and your feedback lets us know that we are on the right track. We appreciate your support and kind words for our dear guide Sanja and hope to have the pleasure of seeing you again soon.
Best regards,
Booker Team
David_T, Oct 2025
Despite the length of the journey, our guide Larry kept us informed and entertained, a very engaging and witty guide. The lakes are stunning, the pace of the tour was quite brisk which suited us well.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear David,
We're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic experience with us! Thank you for your kind words and for acknowledging the efforts of our dedicated tour guide, Lovro. We strive to provide memorable and comfortable trips, and we're thrilled that we succeeded in doing so for you. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we can't wait to have you join us on another amazing journey soon!
Warm regards,
Booker Team
Caroline_T, Oct 2025
The park is pretty although probably best on a sunny day to get the colours. The tour was really rushed and I didn't feel that I had enough time to take photos. I felt stressed about losing the guide especially when we passed or got mixed up with other groups. The tour is very rushed if you do it as a day trip from Split. If you can I would recommend staying at the park and have time for a leisurely day to enjoy it. It wasn't crowded as the tour operator had suggested and they tried to bump me to another day which didn't fit with my travel plans. The boat trip was relaxing. The guide had ensured that we mostly walked downhill for the trip which was much better than going uphill. Overall the guide was friendly and very knowledgeable about the history of the park. The driver was good and I felt safe in the minivan. The group size was about 15 people which was a good size. The company did advise me re appropriate clothing and to bring and a packed lunch as you don't have time at the lunch stop to buy food there. Overall I have mixed feelings about this trip and probably wouldn't do it again.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Caroline,
Thank you for your feedback! Please note that following the guide in the park is optional, and a self-guided tour could have been booked. However, as it’s a group tour, the schedule is adapted for everyone. For more flexibility and extra time, we also offer private tours.
Kind regards,
Booker Team
From USD 77.09
per personup to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Compare Similar Experiences
Current
From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour
3,218
11 hours
Free Cancellation
From
USD 77.09
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Explore Similar Things to Do
Attractions in Split, Croatia
- Diocletian's Palace Tours & Tickets
- Peristyle Square (Peristil) Tours & Tickets
- Cetina River Tours & Tickets
- Blue Lagoon Croatia (Krknjasi Bay) Tours & Tickets
- Budikovac Island (Veliki Budikovac) Tours & Tickets
- Split Old Town Tours & Tickets
- Bisevo Blue Cave (Modra Spilja) Tours & Tickets
- Plitvice Lakes National Park Tours & Tickets
- Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic) Tours & Tickets
- Zlatni Rat Beach (Golden Horn) Tours & Tickets
- Klis Fortress (Tvrdava Klis) Tours & Tickets
- Port of Split (Luka Split) Tours & Tickets
- Bacvice Beach Tours & Tickets
- Cathedral of St. Dominus (Katedrala Svetog Duje) Tours & Tickets
- Mestrovic Gallery (Galerija Mestrovic) Tours & Tickets
- Poljud Stadium (Stadion Poljud) Tours & Tickets
- Cetina Canyon Tours & Tickets
- Temple of Jupiter Tours & Tickets
More attractions near Split, Croatia