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Plitvice Lakes: Guided Day Trip from Split with Boat RideLose track of time wandering Plitvice’s vivid lakes, caves, and trails on a guided day trip from Split. Includes panoramic boat ride, electric train, and transfers.★ 4.94 (3,850)11h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 74per person
Split: Plitvice Lakes Day Trip & Boat Cruise with Skip-the-LineFull-day Plitvice Lakes tour from Split with skip-the-line entry, Upper Lakes walk, boat cruise, and lunch. English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport included.★ 4.88 (2,545)12h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 74per person
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zagreb: 16 Lakes & RastokeTen-hour day trip from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park with English-speaking guide, park entry, boat and train rides included.★ 4.91 (1,061)10h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 91per person
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zagreb: Boat & Train IncludedSixteen turquoise lakes connected by waterfalls, two hours from Zagreb. Skip-the-line entry, boat ride, electric train, and a guide handling the route. Full day, small groups.★ 4.93 (526)11h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 74per person
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Trogir & Split with EntryFull-day Plitvice Lakes tour from Trogir or Split with park entry, guided walks through 16 lakes, boat ride, and hotel pickup. Early 7am start, small groups, 5km walking.★ 4.63 (350)12h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 113per person
Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: Morning & Afternoon Day TripDay trip from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park with guided tour, boat and train rides. Departures 7:30am or 12:30pm. Park entry paid on arrival.★ 4.50 (344)9h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 52per person
Plitvice Lakes day trip from Split: Private tour with boat rideDay tour from Split to Plitvice Lakes National Park with professional guide, air-conditioned transport and boat ride through the lower lakes.★ 4.96 (288)10h–11h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 859per group
Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: Day Trip with Pickup & Boat RideStart your day in Zadar, ride through forests to Plitvice Lakes, skip the ticket lines, and wander turquoise trails with a local guide. Includes hotel pickup & scenic boat ride.★ 4.52 (284)10h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 51per person
Zagreb to Split: Plitvice Lakes Day Trip & TransferOne-way transfer Zagreb to Split via Plitvice Lakes National Park with guided walk, train and boat rides. Includes pickup, English guide, lunch option.★ 4.64 (253)12h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 159per person
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zagreb & Boat RideFull-day Plitvice Lakes tour from Zagreb with English-speaking guide, boat and tram rides, and 5km of lakeside walks. UNESCO site, includes transport and park entry.★ 4.61 (219)11h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 74per person
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Split: Boat, Train & Park EntryFull-day Plitvice Lakes tour from Split with entrance ticket, boat ride, electric train and English guide. Includes air-conditioned transport and WiFi. Around 10–12 hours.★ 4.87 (212)12h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 113per person
Split: Plitvice Lakes Day Trip & UNESCO Park EntryFull-day Plitvice Lakes tour from Split with park entry and air-conditioned transport. 12 hours, self-guided exploration, hotel pickup included. UNESCO World Heritage site.★ 4.77 (152)12h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
Plitvice Lakes day trip from Zagreb: 16 lakes and waterfallsA 10-hour guided day trip from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park with park entry, van transport and hotel pickup.★ 4.86 (152)10h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 109per person
Zagreb to Plitvice & Rastoke: Private Day Trip with Cheese TastingStep into Croatia’s wild side on a private day trip from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes & Rastoke village, with cheese tasting, local guide, and hotel pickup included.★ 5.00 (143)10h–12h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 206per person
Split to Zagreb: Plitvice Lakes Day Trip & TransferOne-day transfer from Split or Trogir to Zagreb with guided Plitvice Lakes tour. Includes park entry, train and boat rides, 78-meter waterfall, English-speaking guide.★ 4.67 (124)12h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 159per person
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar: Boat & Train RideDay trip from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes with group tickets, boat ride, and train. Small groups, air-conditioned transport. Cash entrance fee on arrival.★ 4.78 (114)10h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 52per person
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Split: Group Tour & Park EntryEarly morning group tour from Split to Plitvice Lakes National Park with four hours free time, sightseeing cruise, and English-speaking escort. Cash entrance fee required.★ 4.87 (99)12h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Omiš: Hiking & Boat Cruise12-hour guided tour of Croatia's largest national park with hotel pickup from Omiš. Includes hiking Upper Lakes, boat cruise Lower Lakes, professional guide and lunch option.★ 4.89 (27)12h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 88per person
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zagreb: Private Tour & RastokePrivate day trip from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes with licensed guide, 1.5-hour drive, Rastoke stop, and air-conditioned transport. Small groups, tailored itinerary.★ 5.00 (23)8h–12h✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 286per person
Plitvice Lakes photography class: Learn waterfall shotsProfessional photographer-guide teaches you to shoot cascading lakes and nature at Plitvice from water level and high vistas, with hotel pickup and private transfer.★ 5.00 (1)8h–12h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 263per person
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Split: Waterfalls & LunchFull-day Plitvice Lakes tour from Split with 16 cascading lakes, guided walks, local lunch, and hotel pickup. UNESCO World Heritage Site.★ 5.00 (10)8h–10h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 505per person
Split: Plitvice Lakes Day Trip & Private TransportPrivate day trip from Split to Plitvice Lakes with hotel pickup and AC vehicle. Includes 4 hours in park, wooden walkways, and boat rides. 10 hours total.★ 5.00 (2)10h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 458per group
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✓ 2026-10-17Plitvice Lakes National Park Day Trips at a glance
- Our pick: Plitvice Lakes: Guided Day Trip from Split with Boat Ride, US$ 74 (11h, 4.94★ · 3,850).
- Best value: Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: Day Trip with Pickup & Boat Ride, US$ 51 (10h, 4.52★ · 284).
- Top rated: Zagreb to Plitvice & Rastoke: Private Day Trip with Cheese Tasting, US$ 206 (10h–12h, 5.00★ · 143).
Real price per person across the 22 options: US$ 51–US$ 505 (median US$ 88). With an extra fee to pay on site: 12 of 22. With 100+ reviews: 16 of 22.
Of the 22 options: 21 with free cancellation, 21 with instant confirmation, 7 with hotel pickup, 21 kid-friendly, 4 private and 16 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 21 of the 22 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.
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 3,850 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 4 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.