Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Omiš: Hiking & Boat Cruise

Sixteen Lakes, Two Ways to See Them: Plitvice in One Day from Omiš

You're picked up from your Omiš hotel and driven to Plitvice Lakes National Park for a guided day that splits between hiking the Upper Lakes on foot and cruising the Lower Lakes by boat. A professional guide leads both sections, entry fees and transport are included, and you have the option to lunch at a traditional restaurant before returning to Omiš in the evening. The 12-hour format means you see both the walking trails and the water views without rushing either one.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park

• Travel from Omiš to Plitvice Lakes
• Hike around the Upper Lakes
• Take sightseeing cruise on Lower Lakes
• Optional lunch at traditional restaurant
• Return to Omiš

The experience

The minibus is already rolling when you settle in: your guide checking names against a clipboard, the driver navigating the coastal road inland toward the park. Plitvice Lakes National Park sits about two hours from Omiš, and the 12-hour tour means you're moving from the moment pickup happens. Hotel collection happens on request in the Omiš area, so confirm your pickup time the night before. Check-in at the office is 30 minutes before departure, and you'll need to show your digital or printed voucher. The park itself is Croatia's largest and oldest, a UNESCO World Heritage site with 16 cascading lakes stacked into limestone canyons, and the country's tallest waterfall somewhere in the middle of it all.

Once you're inside the park gates, the day splits into two rhythms. The morning is hiking. You'll walk the Upper Lakes section on marked trails, moving between viewpoints and smaller cascades, the water so clear you can see the limestone bed beneath it. Your guide handles the pacing and knows which paths stay quieter. Wear comfortable walking shoes because the terrain is uneven and wet in places. After a couple of hours of that, you switch to the Lower Lakes, where you board a short sightseeing cruise that floats you past the bigger waterfalls and the canyon walls without the footwork. It's a relief after hiking, honestly: your legs get a break and the perspective shifts from ground level to water level, which changes how the whole landscape reads.

Lunch is optional and happens at a traditional restaurant, so you're not locked into eating with the group if you'd rather bring something or skip it. The tour wraps with a return drive to Omiš, arriving back in the evening. You'll need moderate fitness for the hiking portions (the trails aren't technical, but they involve sustained walking and some elevation change), and the park doesn't accommodate walking disabilities. Pets aren't allowed, and if you miss the tour due to late arrival or no-show, refunds don't apply, so build in buffer time before your pickup window.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Omiš area on request.
• professional guide for the full 12 hours.
• park entry fees.
• insurance.
• fuel surcharge.
• hiking access to the Upper Lakes on marked trails.
• short sightseeing boat cruise on the Lower Lakes.
• optional traditional lunch at a park restaurant.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:05

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (3 to 14 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 45

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 82

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Šugaman Tours

Is this one for you?Right for travelers based in or near Omiš who want to see Plitvice's main features (the hiking and the water views) in one day without arranging their own transport or navigating the park alone. The guided format and fixed schedule handle the logistics, so you just show up and walk.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 14 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the drive from Omiš to Plitvice Lakes?

Approximately two hours each way.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Omiš area, professional guide, park entry, insurance, and fuel surcharge. Lunch is optional and paid separately.

Do I need to be very fit to do this tour?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The Upper Lakes section involves hiking on uneven, sometimes wet trails with elevation changes.

What should I wear?

Comfortable walking shoes are essential. The trails are uneven and wet in places, so good footwear makes a real difference.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is optional and available at a traditional restaurant, but not included in the tour price.

What time do I need to arrive for check-in?

Check-in is 30 minutes before the tour starts. You'll need to present your digital or printed voucher at the office.

Can I bring my pet?

No, pets are not allowed on the tour.

What happens if I'm late?

Refunds are not issued for missed tours due to late arrival or no-show, so plan to arrive with time to spare.