Plitvice Lakes: Private Walking Tour with Boat & Train

Walk, boat and train through Plitvice’s waterfalls with a local guide

You’ll wander Plitvice Lakes’ winding paths with a local guide, feel the mist from towering waterfalls, cross turquoise lakes by electric boat, and ride back on a panoramic train: all with hotel pickup included. Expect laughter, new stories, and moments you’ll want to pause for just a bit longer than usual.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park

• Walk Lower Lakes area
• Walk Upper Lakes area
• Take electric boat rides
• See Great Waterfall
• See Veliki Prštavac waterfall
• See Mali Prštavac waterfall
• View smaller waterfalls and lakes
• Return by panoramic train

The experience

We started moving before I’d really woken up. Just stepped out of the van and right into that cool, earthy air you only get near water. Our guide, Ana, waved us over with a grin. She grew up nearby and said she still finds new corners in Plitvice Lakes every year. The path felt soft underfoot, pine needles mixed with gravel, and there was this low rushing sound that got louder as we walked. I kept trying to count the shades of green but gave up after ten minutes. There’s just too many.

The private walking tour winds you through both the Upper and Lower Lakes. At one point we stopped by the “Great Waterfall”, Ana called it Veliki slap, and I swear the spray hit my face before I even saw it. There’s a wooden bridge where everyone tries to take photos but honestly, you just want to stand there for a second and listen. The water smells kind of sweet? Or maybe that was all the moss. We took an electric-boat ride across one of the big lakes. It was so quiet except for a kid giggling behind us because his dad kept mispronouncing Croatian words (I didn’t do much better).

Later we hopped onto this little panoramic train that loops back toward where we started. It’s not fast or anything. Just slow enough to watch sunlight flicker through the trees and catch your breath after all those steps. Ana pointed out some wildflowers I’d never seen before. She said they only bloom for a few weeks each year. By then my shoes were damp but I didn’t care at all. There’s something about being surrounded by waterfalls that makes you forget what time it is, or maybe that’s just me.

What’s included

Your day includes private guiding throughout Plitvice Lakes’ Upper and Lower sections, hotel pickup and drop-off in the area, all entry fees covered so you can skip lines at the entrance, plus rides on both an electric boat across the lake and a panoramic train back to your starting point before heading home again.

Options for this experience

3 options

Upper LakesGuide in English · No fixed timeA 3-hour tour of the upper lakes.

Lower LakesGuide in English · No fixed timeA 3-hour tour of the lower lakes.

Lakes Upper and LowerGuide in English · No fixed timeA 6-hour tour covering both the upper and lower lakes.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

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.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

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Top questions

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 does the private Plitvice Lakes walking tour last?

The tour covers both Upper and Lower Lakes areas in one day, including walks, boat ride, and train return.

Is hotel pickup included for this Plitvice Lakes tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included from hotels in the Plitvice lakes area.

Does this tour include entry fees for Plitvice Lakes?

Yes, all taxes, fees, and handling charges are included in your booking.

What kind of transport is used during the tour?

The tour combines walking with an electric-boat ride across the lakes and returns by panoramic train.

Is this private guided tour suitable for all fitness levels?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels but not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

Are service animals allowed on this Plitvice Lakes day trip?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this private walking tour.

Does the tour operate in bad weather?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. Guests should dress appropriately.