Plitvice Lakes National Park Full day tour

Recommended by 95% of travelers

Croatia

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

A visit to the Plitvice Lakes National Park is a must for visitors to Croatia’s north and opting for a small-group tour means you’ll enjoy more attention from your guide. On this full-day tour, ride the train around the UNESCO-listed landscapes, hike around the lakes and waterfalls, and enjoy a boat cruise around Kozjak Lake.

Full-day private Plitvice Lakes National Park tour
Explore the lakes, cliffs, and waterfalls of the Plitvice Lakes National Park
Hike around the lakes, ride the scenic train, and take a boat cruise around the park
Great-value tour includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, and round-trip transport
Small-group tour limited to 12 people ensures a personalized experience

What's Included

Professional guide
Panoramic boat ride
Electric train ride
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Skip the line
Private tour

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

The Lower Lakes

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

The Upper Lakes

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A moderate amount of walking is involved; sneakers or hiking boots are recommended
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Featured review

Mario_L

This is an amazing tour. Andrija(Andy) is knowledgeable, entertaining and kept us informed about the whole tour process every step of the way. We could not have asked for a better tour guide! Great job, Andrija. As for Plitvice Lakes, it is beautiful. We toured all 16 lakes and enjoyed the varied dynamics of the nature. Highly recommend this tour.

Reviews

4.9

based on 21 reviews

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Nicola did an amazing...

Andrew_L, Jun 2025

Nicola did an amazing job. Very informative and patient with our family despite my ankle. He was very accommodating to our needs and super friendly.

Terrific guide and tour!

Mario_L, Aug 2023

Everything was great,...

Mohammad_G, Aug 2023

Everything was great, especially the tour guide. He was very knowledgeable in his field and also polite and respectful.

Stunning piece of nature

An_S, Jul 2023

The Plitvice lakes are absolutely stunning. Our guide Andy was a very nice guy who gave us extra background on the park and its nature and guided us perfectly through. We recommend this experience!

Plitvice Lakes - wonderful place

Katya_C, Mar 2022

Our tour guide Jakov Radman was fantastic and very knowledgeable about Croatia. The place is a true gem which one should definitely visit.

Wonderful day!

Q2639KGannes, Nov 2018

Wonderful day. Very knowledgeable and personable guide who went out of his way to ensure we had a great day. Good time of year to see the lakes without the huge Summer crowds.

If I could leave a higher rating I...

Sue S, Nov 2017

If I could leave a higher rating I would! Blanca was the best guide I have ever had. She is the 4th generation in her family from the park. She could remain peaceful in the pouring rain and crowds and remain pure to the beauty of her surroundings. The tour was so simple, we were picked up at our hotel and picked up in the park and taken back at the end of the day. It doesn't get any easier! Thank you for sharing the love of Croatia and your gorgeous park!

The best. Our guide Mario was...

ADRIAN E, Oct 2017

The best. Our guide Mario was excellent as there was only the four of us plus Mario. Went in late September and according to Mario the best time, as crowds have died down. They picked us up from our accommodation and returned us there, thus no parking or travel problems. The park and waterfalls are a MUST. The walk was approx 4-5 km by the end of the day but not too bad.

Nikola provided amazing information...

Jeffrey W, Aug 2017

Nikola provided amazing information about the Park and the surrounding area. His expertise as a local plus years of experience as a Park employee was a great benefit. He patiently answered all of our questions. He was on time and very profesional.

Andrija was excellent! He took us...

Anthony_B, Aug 2017

Andrija was excellent! He took us on a full day tour of the entire lake system explaining all the interesting historical and ecological aspects of the Lakes and surrounding area. He was very friendly and a real pleasure to spend the day with. Plitvice is stunning and a must see destination in Croatia!

Plitvice Lakes was absolutely...

Rachel R, Jun 2017

Plitvice Lakes was absolutely beautiful, and our tour guide was awesome!! He was extremely knowledgable about the park's history and about Croatia in general, and he made the tour worthwhile! It was about 7 hours long, but it did not seem that long and went by rather quickly. We were able to see everything worth seeing within that timeframe, and it was not a very rigorous hike so it is doable for most people. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested in visiting the park!

Unfortunately the weather spoilt our...

Karen P, May 2016

Unfortunately the weather spoilt our tour. We along with others ended the tour early after 3 hours of heavy rain and 7 degrees. What we saw was beautiful.

La nostra guida Nikola e’...

Elisa_G, Aug 2024

La nostra guida Nikola e’ stato bravissimo ad assecondare la nostra camminata e a spiegarci molte cose interessanti del parco

De gids Andy is...

Christie_d, Sep 2023

De gids Andy is fantastisch, hij kwam ons bij het huisje ophalen om 8.10 uur en startte gelijk met verhalen over het gebied. We zijn heel veel te weten gekomen en de meren zijn meer gaan leven voor ons inclusief het hele park wat meer is dan alleen de meren. Ook gaf hij een geweldige tip voor een restaurant. We hebben daar ontzettend bijzonder gegeten na een bijzondere dag met lokale producten. We zijn ook veel te weten gekomen over het leven in Kroatië. Een geweldige gids die ons ook in stilte kon laten genieten van de overweldigende Plitvicemeren.