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Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke: Private Day Trip from Zagreb
Sixteen turquoise lakes joined by more than ninety waterfalls – Croatia’s most famous national park, two hours from Zagreb. Your driver picks you up early, waits while you walk the wooden boardwalks and stops in the water-mill village of Rastoke on the way.
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Your day, step by step
- 07:30 · Pick-up in Zagreb – At your hotel, apartment or Zagreb Airport. An early start means fewer people on the boardwalks.
- 09:30 · Plitvice Lakes, Entrance 1 – Start below the Great Waterfall and walk the Lower Lakes, then take the electric boat across Kozjak and continue to the Upper Lakes.
- 14:00 · Lunch near the park – Lamb, trout or local cheese in a family restaurant (optional).
- 15:30 · Rastoke – A short walk among the wooden mills where the Slunjčica river falls into the Korana.
- 17:30 · Back in Zagreb – Drop-off at your door, or at the airport for an evening flight.
About Plitvice Lakes
Plitvice Lakes National Park is Croatia’s oldest and largest national park and has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979. The lakes are formed by travertine barriers that keep growing, so the waterfalls change from year to year. Colours range from emerald to azure depending on the minerals, the light and the season.
The park has two main entrances. Entrance 1 is closest to the Great Waterfall, the tallest in Croatia; Entrance 2 is better for the Upper Lakes. Your driver drops you at the entrance that fits your route and picks you up at the other end – something a bus tour cannot do.
Tips from our drivers
- Buy tickets online in advance in summer – the park limits the number of visitors per hour.
- Wear good shoes: the boardwalks can be wet and you will walk 8–12 km.
- Spring and autumn are the most beautiful seasons, with full waterfalls and fewer people.
- Swimming is not allowed anywhere in the park.
Plitvice Lakes day trip: FAQ
How far is Plitvice Lakes from Zagreb?
About 130 km, or roughly two hours by car via Karlovac.
How long should we spend at Plitvice?
Most visitors spend four to six hours in the park. That is enough for the Lower and Upper Lakes with the boat and the panoramic train.
Are entrance tickets included?
No, tickets are bought from the national park. We are happy to tell you which ticket and route suit your group.
Can we visit Plitvice on the way from Zagreb to Split or Zadar?
Yes. Book a transfer with a stop at Plitvice – your driver waits with your luggage while you explore.
Is Plitvice worth visiting in winter?
Yes, the frozen waterfalls are spectacular, but some paths and the boat may be closed. Check the park’s opening times before you go.
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Questions before you book?
Call or message us any time – you will speak to the people who drive you.