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Plitvice Lakes: Guided Day Trip from Split with Boat Ride★ 4.94 (3,806) · 11h
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Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zagreb & Boat Ride★ 4.61 (219) · 11h
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Split to Plitvice Lakes: Private Day Trip with Boat Ride★ 4.96 (284) · 10h–11h
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✓ 2026-09-28Real price per person across the 14 options: US$ 38–US$ 237 (median US$ 75). With an extra fee to pay on site: 7 of 14. With 100+ reviews: 11 of 14.
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Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking & Boat Tour with Fast EntryYou’ll follow a local guide through Plitvice Lakes’ boardwalks, past roaring waterfalls and still pools, with time to pause for photos or stories along the way. There’s an electric-boat crossing, plus a gentle panoramic train ride back at the end. Expect laughter, mist on your face, and glimpses of Croatia’s wild side — all without waiting in line.
Split: Plitvice Lakes Day Trip & Boat Cruise with Skip-the-LineYou walk the Upper Lakes on boardwalks and forest paths, passing cascades and the Veliki Slap waterfall, then board a boat for a cruise across the Lower Lakes. Skip-the-line entry, English-speaking guide, lunch, and air-conditioned transport from Split are included. The full day takes about 10 hours from pickup to return.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Plitvice Lakes' main highlights — the Upper Lakes walk, the Veliki Slap waterfall, and the Lower Lakes boat ride — without arranging transport, buying tickets separately, or timing the visit yourself; the early start and skip-the-line entry are what fit all three into a single day from Split.
Plitvice Lakes: Guided Day Trip from Split with Boat RideYou’ll wander wooden trails above turquoise lakes, feel spray from Croatia’s tallest waterfall on your skin, cruise quietly across glassy waters by boat, and share laughs with locals over lunch—all on this guided day trip from Split to Plitvice Lakes. Expect muddy shoes and memories that linger longer than your photos.
Zagreb to Split: Plitvice Lakes Day Transfer & Boat RideYou travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Zagreb to Split with a full-day stop at Plitvice Lakes National Park. The guide meets you at the park and leads you through the lower and upper lake sections on foot, plus a boat ride and electric train ride across the water. Entry to the park, the boat, and the train are all included; you arrange your own lunch. The return to the vehicle and onward drive to Split happens in the afternoon, with the total journey taking roughly 8–9 hours depending on traffic.Is it for me?This transfer works well if you want to break up the Zagreb-to-Split drive with a genuine stop rather than a quick photo opportunity, and you'd rather not arrange park entry, transport within the park, or the boat and train rides separately. The fixed schedule and included guide mean you move through Plitvice without planning each section yourself.
Plitvice Lakes day tour from Split: Self-guided with boat rideA self-guided day tour from Split to Plitvice Lakes National Park includes round-trip transportation by bus or van, entry tickets, a panoramic boat ride and an electric train ride through the park's upper and lower lakes. The 12-hour excursion departs in the morning and returns to Split by evening, with an English-speaking guide on the coach but the park itself explored independently along marked paths.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see all 16 lakes and the highest waterfall without arranging transport or tickets yourself—the self-guided format lets you explore at your own speed, and the boat and train rides break up the walking whenever you need them.
Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: Day Trip with Pickup & Boat RideYou’ll start your day with hotel pickup in Zadar and an easy drive through Croatian countryside before skipping ticket lines at Plitvice Lakes. Wander turquoise trails on your own or follow a local guide’s tips, glide across the water by boat, and finish with a relaxed ride back to your door. There’s space for silence or laughter—whatever kind of day you need.
Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes: Guided Day Trip with Rastoke & BoatYou’ll start your day with pickup in Zagreb before heading out with your local guide through rolling countryside to Rastoke village for riverside coffee. Walk wooden trails above Plitvice’s lakes and waterfalls, ride a quiet boat across Lake Kozjak, and hear stories you won’t find online. It’s not just scenery—it’s real life in Croatia.
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar: Boat & Train RideYou travel from Zadar in an air-conditioned bus with reserved park tickets, ride a panoramic train and boat through the lakes, and walk the marked paths at your own pace for about four hours. Bring cash for the entrance fee (10–35 euros depending on season) and your own snacks. The full day out—pickup at 7:15 am, return by 6:00 pm—is what makes it possible to see the park without rushing.Is it for me?A good fit if you are based in Zadar and want to see Plitvice Lakes without renting a car or navigating the park alone—the reserved tickets skip the entrance queue and the guide handles logistics. Expect a full day out, roughly 10 hours total, which is what gives you four hours to actually explore without rushing.
Plitvice Lakes from Zadar: Full-Day Tour & Boat RideYou're picked up from your hotel or cruise port and driven to Plitvice Lakes National Park, where you walk the Upper Lakes on wooden boardwalks, take a boat across one of the larger lakes, explore the Lower Lakes, and see the Big Waterfall. Lunch is included, the guide handles all the navigation, and you're back in time for your ship or evening plans. No car rental, no entrance fee stress, no guessing which route to take.Is it for me?Book this if you're docked in Zadar with a tight ship schedule or staying in the city without a rental car — the guide handles the drive, the park entry, and the timing, which is what makes a full Plitvice Lakes day possible in the window you have.
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Omiš: Hiking & Boat CruiseYou'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.Is it for me?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.
Plitvice Lakes Croatia: Full Day Tour & Boat RideYou skip the entrance line and walk the lower lakes past the Big Waterfall, then take a boat across Lake Kozjak to the upper lakes and ride an electric train between sections. Your guide shares the history and legends of the site while keeping the group small enough to actually hear them. Hotel pickup and drop-off mean you show up and the day is already organized.Is it for me?This tour is built for travelers who want to see Plitvice's main highlights in one day without arranging transport, buying tickets at the gate, or figuring out which paths to walk — the skip-the-line entry and fixed itinerary handle all three, leaving you free to focus on the lakes themselves.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 13 of the 14 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Plitvice Lakes: Guided Day Trip from Split with Boat Ride is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.94 out of 5 across 3,806 reviews.
