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Zagreb: Plitvice & Rastoke Guided Trip with Ticket (ENG/ESP)

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10 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Spanish
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Overview

Escape into the heart of Croatia’s natural beauty with our semi-private day trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park from Zagreb. This UNESCO-protected wonder spans 295 square kilometers of pristine forest, featuring 16 terraced lakes connected by stunning waterfalls and set in a dramatic limestone canyon. Stroll scenic wooden walkways and forest trails, take a relaxing ferry across Lake Kozjak, and witness the majestic Veliki Slap, Croatia’s highest waterfall.

What sets our tour apart is our small-group approach—ensuring a personal, unhurried experience. You’ll travel in a comfortable van or mini bus, guided by a friendly local who’s both knowledgeable and flexible. Their personal insights will give you a deeper understanding of Croatian culture and everyday life. Spend a day immersed in nature, beauty, and authentic local connection.

What's Included

  • All taxes and VAT
  • Entrance fee to Plitvice Lakes
  • Road tolls and parking
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the option “English language-small group”.

Pickup details

We can arrange to pick up from selected Hotels in Zagreb or you can come to our meeting point. You will receive an email one day prior to the trip if you have a Hotel Pick up with your pick up time.It is possible for the guide to be up to 10 minutes late because of multiple pick up locations and traffic.*Make sure that you have your passport with you

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Meeting point

For the options “Group tour (Bus) ENG”, “Spanish Language-small group” and “Group tour (Bus) ESP”.

Zrinjevac 2
10000, Zagreb, Croatia

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Zagreb (pass by)

Beginning with your hotel pickup in Zagreb at 8am, you will depart the city and ride on a 1.5 hour long drive to Rastoke.
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Sava River (pass by)

Once we cross river Sava, we are officially exiting Zagreb and starting our adventure.
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Karlovac (pass by)

We will pass through the city that sits on four rivers, Karlovac. It is the only city in Croatia where we know the specific date it was created, because it had a defensive purpose against the Ottomans. Through the relaxing drive you will learn a bit about the city and its history through the various war conflicts of the region.
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Rastoke

Rastoke, a watermill village situated where the blue-green water of river Slunjčica flows into the Korana river. similar natural phenomena are occurring as at the Plitvice Lakes. Rastoke is sometimes known as "the Small Lakes of Plitvice", and is connected to the Plitvice Lakes by the Korana river. Rastoke is a place of autochthonous ecologic and ethnographic significance due to its symbiosis of natural and civilizational features. This small village holds a rich history since Napoleon himself visited the village and even led construction on a bridge in the village. At Rastoke you will have some free time to explore the small village and marvel at the nature wonderland all around.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Slunj (pass by)

A culuturally rich town surrounded by nature. The natural wonderland is only trumped by the magnificent old fort built by the powerful Frankopan dinasty.
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Plitvice Lakes National Park

Our tour guide will take you on a trip through the nature wonderland of the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park, a forest reserve which is one of the most exciting locations in Croatia. You will explore the forest landscape on foot while learning about the park and its long history. On your hike, you will see all sorts of wildlife and marvel at fantastic waterfalls.
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4 hours Admission Ticket Included

The Lower Lakes (pass by)

UNESCO listed Plitvice Lakes National Park is a forest reserve that is one of the most exciting locations in Croatia. This wonder of nature has 16 lakes in total, split into the 12 Upper Lakes and the four lower lakes. The location is also marked by magnificent waterfalls that leave you mouth agape. You will explore this forest landscape on foot while learning about the park and its long history. On your hike you will see all sorts of wildlife and marvel at the fantastic waterfalls. The first part of the tour will take us around the 4 Lower Lakes of the park. Just being near these lakes will give any nature lover a massive boost of energy.
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Great Waterfall (pass by)

Starting our hike first thing we see is highest waterfall in Plitvice National Park and also the highest waterfall in Croatia, the Great Waterfall. This 78 meter tall waterfall stuns with its beauty and just one look at it is worth the price of admission. Its beauty in the summer is only trumped by the winter time when the entire waterfall freezes and forms a perfect ice sculpture.
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The Upper Lakes (pass by)

After the lunch break our paths will lead to the twelve remaining lakes of the park. There we can enjoy the second largest waterfall in Plitvice National Park called Veliki Prštavac, it is located on lake Galovac. The waterfall is about 28 meters high and it offers some of the most beautiful views in the entire national park. Our journey will also take us to Prošćansko lake which is the last lake that we will see.
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Plitvice Lakes National Park (pass by)

After hiking for a couple of hours you will be treated by a panoramic train ride back to the station. This will offer you another chance to view the beauty of the National Park. When we get off the train we have another 20 minutes of hiking, but this time from a totally different perspective of the park. This hike is the perfect way to end the walking tour.
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Kozjak Lake (pass by)

One of the two largest and deepest lakes in the park will be our next stop. Lake Kozjak offers marvelous views and it will serve as the perfect place for our lunch break. After our lunch we will take a boat ride on one of the numerous electric eco-friendly boats that operates on lake Kozjak.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note: November 1st through March 31st, the panoramic trains and electric boats do not operate. Tour will be operated on foot during these periods.
  • Depending on the weather conditions some parts of the park might be restricted
  • Bring your passport

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Zagreb: Plitvice & Rastoke Guided Trip with Ticket (ENG/ESP)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • All taxes and VAT
  • Entrance fee to Plitvice Lakes
  • Road tolls and parking
  • Transport with a comfortable passenger van or mini bus
  • Raincoat in case of rain
  • Selected Hotels pickup and drop-off
  • Official English or Spanish speaking tour guide (depending on the booked option)
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
  • Please note: November 1st through March 31st, the panoramic trains and electric boats do not operate. Tour will be operated on foot during these periods.
  • Depending on the weather conditions some parts of the park might be restricted
  • Bring your passport
  • This tour will still operate in all weather conditions.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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