Nature · Walking
Plitvice Lakes
Plitvice Lakes is the oldest Croatian National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — a series of 16 turquoise lakes interconnected by stunning waterfalls and travertine pools, set within well-preserved forest.
Choose to explore guided or self-guided, with expert route recommendations either way, and skip the ticket line entirely with our special agency pass — then return to your Zagreb hotel the same evening.
From Zagreb · 10 hours · Guided or self-guided
Highlights
- Explore one of Croatia’s most captivating national parks
- Take in lakes, waterfalls and well-preserved forest
- Choose guided or self-guided exploration with expert route recommendations
- Skip the line for tickets with our special agency pass
What's Included
- Private round-trip transfer from and to your Zagreb hotel
- Entrance ticket reservation with skip-the-line pass
- Map and instructions for self-guided exploration
- Insurance
Not Included
- Park entrance fee (varies by date)
Optional Add-Ons
- Certified local guide — €100 (up to 4 hours) or €150 (5–6 hours)
- Rastoke promenade entrance — €6 per person
- Traditional lunch at restaurant Lička kuća
Itinerary
- 8:30 AMHotel pickup in Zagreb, stop at Rastoke village (a charming 300-year-old village)
- 10:30 AMArrival at Plitvice Lakes National Park — self-guided orientation
- 4:30 PMDepart for Zagreb
- 6:30 PMArrival at your hotel in Zagreb
Please Note
This route can also be combined with a onward continuation to Split or Zadar instead of returning to Zagreb — see the Zagreb–Plitvice–Split and Zagreb–Plitvice–Zadar day trips.
Pricing
3 passengers travel most comfortably in the car (4 officially fit); 7 in the van (8 officially fit).
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Booking Terms
Booking & Cancellation Policy
A 30% deposit secures your booking for this private day trip. Here's exactly how deposits, balances, and cancellations work:
- 30% deposit, fully refundable — cancel 8 or more days before departure and your deposit is refunded in full.
- 70% balance, due within 7 days — the remaining balance is charged within 7 days of departure and is non-refundable.
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Ready when you are
Tell us your date and group size — we'll confirm availability and your fixed per-vehicle price.
- Private vehicle, no strangers
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off


