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Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke Day Trip from Zagreb: Exploring Croatia's Natural Wonders

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Zagreb

Embark on a day trip from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke, Croatia's natural wonders. Explore the stunning beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park, voted the most beautiful national park in Europe, and discover the charming village of Rastoke with its 17th-century watermills.

Duration: 10 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Rastoke - This fairy tale small watermill village will give you the first insight into historic Croatia, but also a sneak peak for what’s to come in Plitvice. We will spend enough time here for you to look around the village and take some photos before heading back to the van towards the national park.
Plitvice Lakes National Park - Plitvice Lakes National Park is most visited parks in Croatia and is voted the most beautiful national park in Europe. A UNESCO world heritage site since 1979, the park is made up of 16 lakes connected by streams and waterfalls. Take a walk along the paths and boardwalks, and surround yourself with breathtaking nature at every angle. Spend a day in the park with our guide who knows all the insights to help make this trip an amazing opportunity.

What's Included

Private transportation
Pick-up and drop-off to selected locations in Zagreb
Entrance ticket for Plitvice National Park
In-vehicle air conditioning
Rastoke village visit

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Additional Information

Experience the enchantment of a key park on this highlights journey, starting from the vibrant life of Zagreb City to the stunning natural allure of Plitvice Lakes.

Ranked as one of Croatia’s most frequented parks, Plitvice Lakes National Park holds the title of being Europe’s most stunning national park. Comprising of a network of 16 lakes intertwined with streams and waterfalls, this park invites you to traverse its paths and boardwalks, immersing yourself in the awe-inspiring natural scenery.

Adding to the adventure, you will stumble upon the village of Rastoke en route to the lakes, known for its 17th-century watermills. This one day exploration of both of these significant sights ensures you make the most out of every moment!

If you can, bring sportswear and comfortable closed/hiking shoes… lots of walking!
Your guide will be available to assist you throughout the entire trip and guide you through the park.
Approx. 8.5km (5.3mil) walk is the length of the walking tour in the park (highseason). You will see all the highlights, and don’t worry there are no big inclines so it’s an enjoyable walk.
Some of the park may be restricted and is weather dependent.
This tour will still operate in all weather conditions.
Please note that from November 1st through March 31st, only Lower Lakes can be visited, and depending on weather conditions, the train and electric boats do not operate.
Pick-up details you will receive day before departure
Children under 5 yo can ONLY go with the small group option
Bring passport or ID card
Not suitable for people with mobility impairments

Location

Zrinjevac 2

Zrinjevac

Or get picked up at any hotel that are listed as pickup points.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Venture33148445596

Jul 23, 2024

Very beautiful and challenging - Excellent guide a lot information on the country and Plitvice lakes. Because of the guide all the group finish at the top and it wasn’t easy.thank you The trip was on 22.7

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X3192smheidis

Jul 22, 2024

Beautiful Plitvice Lakes. - Plitvice Lakes are beautiful! Our guide was Katia. She was informative, kind, and patient. The hike was long, but Katia kept us all together and encouraged us when we thought we couldn't finish. Thank you for a great tour.

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Jay_s

Jul 22, 2024

Great day trip in small group. Excellent guide and the wonders of the park! - The tour company and our guide Sasha were excellent. Had a great time. Sasha was very engaging and enthusiastic which made the day even better. The sights are worth the trip. I do recommend the small group tour if that is available. Just a small van with up to 8 people. Makes the day easier and more efficient. Have fun!

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Katinaexplores

Jul 21, 2024

A wonderful day out! - We had an excellent time on this tour with our guide Katia, who explained plenty about the area and led us through quieter parts of the lakes which we really enjoyed. It was done at a great pace, we also enjoyed the Rastoke village visit, and took advantage of a dinner recommendation. Would absolutely recommend to everybody!

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Wander28223390186

Jul 20, 2024

Overwhelmed by Nature's Beauty - Plitvice Lakes National Park and - From Zagreb, 17 July 2024 We walked approximately 9 km (about 3 hours) from the Lower Lakes to the Upper Lakes, experiencing the breathtaking natural scenery where lakes transition from emerald green to blue, accompanied by numerous waterfalls of varying sizes. On the way back, we took a sightseeing boat and then a shuttle bus. We were truly moved by the natural beauty and grandeur of the lakes and forests. The tour group consisted of 8 people from Belgium, Canada, the US, the UK, and Japan. There was one guide who accompanied us from the hotel throughout the hike, providing cheerful and detailed explanations about Plitvice. In the bus, the guide shared information about Croatia's politics, history, and daily life in English that was easy to understand, even for Japanese speakers. Although both of us are in our 60s, we managed to enjoy the entire hike. However, since the 9 km trail is not flat and includes some ups and downs, it might not be suitable for those without adequate physical strength. We had lunch at a rest house along the way, and the cheeseburger recommended by the guide was large and delicious.

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John_b

Jul 18, 2024

The lake at Plitvice are... - The lake at Plitvice are incredible. This tour also does the upper lakes, which will experience much fewer people as most seem to just do the lower lakes. There is a good amount of walking, which as people noted is at a good pace, though I did not feel rushed. However, the pace is needed to get in everything and there is opportunities to take plenty of pictures along the way. If you want to actually stop at many spots along the way, then you probably need to tour by yourself and not as part of a guided tour. Also, the time is very dependent on traffic, as an accident caused the time to the lakes to take about 3 times as long. However, the guide made sure we got our full time at the lakes and did not cut anything short despite all the traffic putting us much behind schedule.

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Mitchell_w

Jul 17, 2024

Croatia's Breathtaking Landscapes - We visited Plitvice Lakes with a short stop in the charming village of Rastoke, and it was an unforgettable experience. Our knowledgeable guide provided fascinating insights into the area's history and natural beauty, making the trip even more enriching. Rastoke's picturesque watermills and waterfalls were a perfect prelude to the stunning turquoise lakes and majestic waterfalls of Plitvice. The friendly and super nice group added to the enjoyment, making it feel like an adventure with old friends. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Croatia's breathtaking landscapes.

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Mommckellar

Jul 13, 2024

Wonderful day at Plitvice National Park - Despite soaring temps we loved our Plitvice trip. Our guide "Steve" was excellent. He guided us through this great park and educated us about the development and historical significance of it's development.

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