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Plitvice Lakes Day Trips: the 15 Best Tours from Split, Zadar & Zagreb

30 tours  ·  from $16 a head

Sixteen lakes falling into each other, walked on timber walkways, with timed entry and a daily cap. These 15 day trips are compared on which gate they use, whether the ticket is in the price, and how early the coach leaves the coast.

Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets - Leaving Zadar and crossing Croatia
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Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets

1.Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets

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

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes with guides such as Filip, Paula, Monika, or Bojan. You get park entry, a four-hour walk among waterfalls, an electric train ride, and a boat trip. The route is scenic and well organized, but expect about six miles on uneven paths.

“Fantastic! Although it was a rainy day, the views were incredible. Our guide, Filip, was great and very personable. it was nice that he provided excellent directions but allowed you to explore at your own pace. The park is gorgeous and this tour is well worth the price. Plitvice National Park is a treasure!”

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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour - Meeting in Split and starting the coach ride
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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

2.From Split: 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 in an air-conditioned bus or van, then walk the Upper and Lower Lakes with an English-speaking guide. Your day includes the park’s panoramic boat and electric train, with guides such as Sanja, Lovro, Ivana, and Antonia bringing the waterfalls, geology, and history to life.

“The lakes and falls are beautiful. Our tour guide Sonya was great. A must see in Croatia. It’s an easy hike, mostly downhill.”

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From Split: Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Entry Tickets - Meeting at the Booker office in Split
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From Split: Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

3.From Split: 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 such as Sanja, Luka, Lovro, or Ivana. Walk beside the upper and lower lakes, ride the park train, cross the water by boat, and learn about Croatia during the long but comfortable drive.

“Had a fantastic time on this trip, Sanja was always helpful and considerate, like seeing I was tall so made sure I had a seat at the front with the extra leg room. Not only was the tour of the lakes amazing, but the Sanja on the journey had a lot of interesting information about Split and the surrounding areas, which made the journey more interesting. Would definitely recommend!”

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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour - Meeting in Split and starting the coach ride
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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

4.From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

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

Spend about four hours exploring Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Mia or Ivanka. Walk beside waterfalls, cruise the Lower Lakes, use park transport, and return to Split by air-conditioned bus. The day is long, but the scenery is exceptional.

“double check times/dates you are going - spectacular place, unfortunately it was so crowded we had to shuffle around and missed our boat trip. make sure you go very early or off peak times”

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Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Day Tour from Split - The 7:00 a.m. Start in Split
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Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Day Tour from Split

5.Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Day Tour from Split

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

Leave Split at 7:00 a.m. for a full-day trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park. An English-speaking guide such as Mia, Ivanka, Barry, or Mate leads you around the Upper and Lower Lakes, with round-trip transport, photo stops, and an optional Croatian lunch.

“Worth a long trip to visit a beautiful place. The tour guide is funny and knowledgeable. The restaurant where we had lunch was nice.”

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Zagreb: Rastoke & Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Ticket - Rastoke: a small waterfall village with real character
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Zagreb: Rastoke & Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Ticket

6.Zagreb: Rastoke & Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,897 reviews · 10 hours · from $57

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Martina, Petra, or Tomislav. Walk 8 to 9 km past waterfalls and wooden boardwalks, ride across Lake Kozjak, and return by comfortable vehicle. Small-group options include pickup from selected central hotels.

“Was amazing best trip of our backpacking yet, our tour guide made the experience 10/10 the knowledge she had was incredible! And she had only been a tour guide for a year! She has definitely found her calling”

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Split: Self-Guided Plitvice Lakes Day Tour with Boat Ride - Four and a half hours inside the national park
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Split: Self-Guided Plitvice Lakes Day Tour with Boat Ride

7.Split: 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 the UNESCO-listed park on your own with a boat ride, electric train, and 4.5 hours of free time. English-speaking hosts such as Sanja, Luka, Lovro, and Antonia provide clear directions and useful commentary.

“Sanja was a great guide! She had an excellent sense of humor and really made sure we all knew where we were going and when we needed to be in certain places. I was originally worried about getting lost on the self-guided option, but her instructions were so clear it calmed me immediately. Would recommend her as a guide and this tour overall!”

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Zadar: Plitvice Lakes with Boat Ride and Zadar Old Town Tour - The two-hour drive from Zadar
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Zadar: Plitvice Lakes with Boat Ride and Zadar Old Town Tour

8.Zadar: 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 bus, then follow a well-planned route through waterfalls, forest paths, and turquoise lakes. Guides such as Filip, Bojan, Paula, and Monica keep the day moving without rushing you. A boat ride, electric train, and optional 6:00 PM Zadar walk round out the experience.

“The forest, waterfalls, and lakes were stunning. We have never seen such beauty. The guide was interesting, well informed, and very kind. The trails are clean with good signage. As seniors, it was a long hike, but mostly downhill and very doable.”

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Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Bus and Boat Ride - Meeting at Entrance 1 and getting oriented
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Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Bus and Boat Ride

9.Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Bus and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,303 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $40

Meet your English-speaking guide at Entrance 1 and explore Plitvice Lakes by wooden paths, electric boat, and panoramic train. Choose a shorter route or a full tour of the lower and upper lakes. Guides such as Leopold, Patrizia, Dalibor, and Emanuel add local stories, nature notes, and useful photo tips.

“This was fanatastic tour (we took 6 hours option) and great refreshment of memories for me and my wife - last time we were in Plitvice more than 40 years ago. Our guide Leopold - Leo was very nice, taking care of the group, adjusting a pace and always with useful advice on our security (where to stop for taking photos, where not to do it while walking as it could be risky). His stories about Plitvice park and some particular place there were intersting and always wraped in a good humor. Pleasurable tour that I highly recomend :) .”

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From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes with Boat Ride & Zadar Old town tour - Five hours among the waterfalls
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From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes with Boat Ride & Zadar Old town tour

10.From Zadar: 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, wooden paths, a panoramic boat ride, and an electric train. Guides such as Filip, Bojan, Jelena, and Paula lead the day, with time to explore at your own pace. Back in Zadar, join an optional Old Town walk during your stay.

“I consider this a "semi guided" tour. We had Bojan with us all day. It was semi guided in the sense that Bojan set out the route we were doing. Kept us on time, told us where to go. We had meeting spots and locations where he gave us information. But in between we could go at our own pace and explore as we wanted to. Really good balance!”

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Plitvice Lakes with Ticket & Rastoke Guided Tour from Zagreb - Entering Plitvice’s Lower Lakes
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Plitvice Lakes with Ticket & Rastoke Guided Tour from Zagreb

11.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 National Park in a climate-controlled vehicle. Walk about 8.5 kilometers beside waterfalls and forest, ride the electric boat and panoramic vehicle in the warmer months, and learn about Croatia from guides such as Martina, Maja, and Dinko.

“Thank you so much for being such an incredible tour guide! Your deep knowledge of the parks was truly impressive, but what made the experience even more special was how you brought Croatian history and culture to life. Your passion, storytelling, and attention to detail made the entire tour both educational and unforgettable. I walked away not only with beautiful memories of nature, but also a much deeper appreciation for Croatia as a whole. You’re truly one of the best guides I’ve ever had, thank you again!”

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Plitvice Lakes National Park Admission Ticket - The Lower Lakes: waterfalls, cliffs, and the classic views
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Plitvice Lakes National Park Admission Ticket

12.Plitvice Lakes National Park Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 832 reviews · 1 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $15Best value

Book timed entry to Plitvice Lakes National Park and explore its waterfalls, lakes, forests, boardwalks, shuttle buses, and electric boat at your own pace. This is a self-guided visit, not a guided tour. Guides such as Dalibor, Karlo, and Leopold are available only through separate arrangements.

“It's crowded, busy, lot's of screaming children and an overload of tourists. It gets better when you take the long walk but still busy.”

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Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Full-Day Guided Tour with a Boat Ride - Starting at the Upper Lakes
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Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Full-Day Guided Tour with a Boat Ride

13.Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Full-Day Guided Tour with a Boat Ride

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

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Ante, Marina, or Katarina. Walk the Upper and Lower Lakes, ride an electric boat across Kozjak Lake, and hear about Croatia’s geology, wildlife, and history. Bring warm layers, sturdy shoes, and cash for the park fee.

“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 the morning a storybook start
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Plitvice and Rastoke day trip from Zagreb w/ticket (guar. dep.)

14.Plitvice and Rastoke day trip from Zagreb w/ticket (guar. dep.)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 804 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes National Park with an English-speaking guide. See waterfalls, boardwalks, 16 lakes, and seasonal scenery, with park entry, boat and train rides, transport, and selected hotel pickup included.

“Loved the experience everything from pick up to drop off was smooth . Guide was very friendly and well organized.”

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Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride - A short ride before the walking begins
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Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride

15.Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 802 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park on a 4 to 5 km guided walk with Christian, Samantha, Angelo, or another local guide. See the upper and lower lakes, use the park shuttle or train, cross the best viewpoints, and finish with a 15-minute electric boat ride. Park admission is extra and paid in cash.

“Christian was a very experienced and informative guide , regardless the rain he had all bases covered, big thank you”

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