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Plitvice Lakes & Rastoke small-group, w/ ticket (ENG/ESP)
4.9
110 Ratings
Zagreb
Embark on a small group tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park and discover its stunning terraced lakes and waterfalls. Immerse yourself in Croatian culture with our knowledgeable and friendly guides.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Zagreb - Starting with a hotel pickup in Zagreb at 8am, you’ll leave the city for a 1.5-hour drive to Rastoke.
- Sava River - Crossing the Sava River marks our official departure from Zagreb and the beginning of our adventure.
- Karlovac - We’ll pass through Karlovac, a city uniquely situated on four rivers. It’s the only city in Croatia with a known founding date, established for defense against the Ottomans. During the relaxing drive, you’ll learn about the city’s history and its various war conflicts.
- Rastoke - Rastoke is a watermill village where the blue-green waters of the Slunjčica River flow into the Korana River, creating natural phenomena similar to those at Plitvice Lakes. Often called “the Small Lakes of Plitvice,” Rastoke is ecologically and ethnographically significant due to its blend of natural and civilizational features. The village has a rich history, with Napoleon himself having visited and led the construction of a bridge here. You’ll have free time to explore and enjoy the natural beauty.
- Slunj - A culturally rich town surrounded by nature, Slunj boasts a magnificent old fort built by the powerful Frankopan dynasty.
- Plitvice Lakes National Park - Our guide will lead you through the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park, a forest reserve and one of Croatia’s most exciting locations. You’ll explore the forest on foot, learning about the park’s history while encountering wildlife and stunning waterfalls.
- The Lower Lakes - Plitvice Lakes National Park features 16 lakes, divided into 12 Upper Lakes and four Lower Lakes, along with magnificent waterfalls. You’ll explore the Lower Lakes on foot, learning about the park’s history and enjoying the natural beauty. This part of the tour is sure to energize any nature lover.
- Great Waterfall - Our hike begins with the highest waterfall in Plitvice National Park and Croatia, the 78-meter Great Waterfall. Its beauty is breathtaking, especially in winter when it freezes into a perfect ice sculpture.
- The Upper Lakes - After lunch, we’ll head to the park’s twelve remaining lakes, including Veliki Prštavac, the second-largest waterfall in the park, located on Lake Galovac. This 28-meter waterfall offers some of the most beautiful views in the park. We’ll also visit Prošćansko Lake, the last lake on our tour.
- Plitvice Lakes National Park - After a few hours of hiking, you’ll enjoy a panoramic train ride back to the station, offering another chance to appreciate the park’s beauty. A final 20-minute hike provides a different perspective of the park, a perfect way to conclude the walking tour.
- Kozjak Lake - Our next stop is Lake Kozjak, one of the park’s largest and deepest lakes. Here, you’ll enjoy marvelous views and a lunch break. Afterward, we’ll take a boat ride on one of the eco-friendly electric boats operating on the lake.
What's Included
- All taxes and VAT
- Entrance fee to Plitvice Lakes
- Road tolls and parking
- Transport with a comfortable sedan car or passenger van
- Official English or Spanish speaking tour guide (depending on the booked option)
- Selected Hotels pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
At the heart of Croatia lies a 295-square-kilometer woodland sanctuary, the Plitvice Lakes National Park. Renowned for its chain of 16 tiered lakes, interconnected through cascading waterfalls, it nestles in a limestone gorge. Footpaths and treks meander around and over the waters, with a Lake Kozjak boat service bridging the upper and lower lakes. The latter is home to Veliki Slap, a waterfall that towers at 78 meters high.
What sets our tour apart is our emphasis on small, intimate group voyages. Our tour guides combine expertise and adaptability. Their personal interaction with the group provides a deep dive into Croatian culture and everyday life. Come, spend a day in the company of a congenial local!
- 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.
Location
Zrinjevac 2
Zrinjevac
Customers should wait in front of the meteorological pole.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jeffrey_s
Aug 4, 2024
A breathtaking experience - Despite terrible traffic jams on way to park our guide Luka was calm and professional. He gave us very clear instructions about the tour and was an excellent and friendly guide. The scenery in the park is breathtaking and I would thoroughly recommend the tour. There is a lot of walking but it is at a slow pace with opportunities to stop and rest.
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Hongleng_k
Jul 22, 2024
Magnificent 8 including the guide - Sacha - As a guide Sacha gave sufficient details for the whole group on what to do and not to do thus avoiding as much as possible crowds. With that we all had an excellent time during the 4+ hours walk done at a very good pace.
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Lucinda_m
Jul 4, 2024
Highly Recommended Tour of the Gorgeous Plitvice Lakes - The Plitvice Lakes really are a beautiful and clear as they are in the photos. Ivan was a great tour guide - full of knowledge and enthusiasm. He drove us from Zagreb to the Lakes, gave us a terrific overview of the lakes and waterfalls throughout a 4+ hour visit, and drove us back to Zagreb, all with great professionalism and humor. The paths around the lakes are very well groomed and there are many boardwalks. While it is not flat, the walking is easy and should be accessible to most. We took advantage of the park bus and ferries to get the most out of our visit. Ivan managed to avoid the crowds by going "backwards" on the chosen route. The only disadvantage of this was that we had lunch about 3:15 pm.
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Daven914
Jul 3, 2024
Hiking and Waterfalls - Luka did a great job picking us up at our hotel, driving us to the Lakes, and guiding us through the park. We appreciated his insight into the park and all things Croatia. Thank you Luka!
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Safari603274
Jul 2, 2024
Do not miss this tour! - It was an absolutely wonderful and most beautiful experience I have experienced. It was cold and rainy day, yet I was so glad I went. The tour guide Ivan was knowledgeable and wellーexperienced. The small group I joined was friendly and curious. You can NOT miss this tour!
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Travelling_family2
Jun 30, 2024
Great day trip - We had a great day exploring these beautiful lakes and national park. It was a perfect mix of walking, bus and boat travel to see a large area of the park.
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Sharlene_w
Jun 26, 2024
Plitvice lakes and awesome guide Davorin Labus - Our guide Davorin Labus was absolutely awesome, knowledgeable, friendly and patient, he made our day to Plitvice national park more rememberable.
Great tour.
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Sarah_m
Jun 25, 2024
Plitvice by minibus tour - Excellent guide ('Dado') gave us a wonderful insight into both the local and national history of Zagreb and Croatia.
The minibus was air-conditioned, comfortable and well driven.
Plitvice is beautiful, its only drawback being the amount of visitors, which made the wooden boardwalks busy and a distraction to all the natural beauty.
Would thoroughly recommend the 8-person tour, as opposed to being part of a much bigger group.
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Travelbugcx
Jun 25, 2024
Magical wonderful tour, no regrets - One of the most beautiful sights on our planet! I wanted a tour including Rastoke Village with Plitvica Lakes. This was the best I would have wished for. Petra our guide was continually considerate, informative, relaxed, organised, inclusive. Our driver Mr Peter drove safely getting us there and back reliably. The tour was a long wonderful day of nature at its best. I would thoroughly and genuinely recommend this particular tour to anyone wanting the best experience.
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Kendall_o
Jun 23, 2024
Amazing! - Ivan was a superb tour guide and incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and entertaining. Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes were absolutely amazing, and Ivan and his guidance and input made them even better.
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