Zagreb Day Trips at a glance
- Our pick: Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zagreb: 16 Lakes & Rastoke, US$ 84 per person (10h, 4.91★ · 1,072).
- Best value: Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zagreb: Boat & Train Included, US$ 73 per person (11h, 4.93★ · 526).
- Shortest: Day trip to Kumrovec ethno village from Zagreb with guide, US$ 146 per person (3h 30m, 5.00★ · only 3 reviews).
Price per person across the 22 options priced per person: US$ 73–US$ 449 (median US$ 214). With 100+ reviews: 7 of 23.
Of the 23 options: 23 with live guides in English, 22 with free cancellation, 20 with instant confirmation, 20 with hotel pickup, 11 kid-friendly, 14 private and 14 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Zagreb Day Trips — Plitvice Lakes National Park, Trakoscan Castle and 9 more
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23 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zagreb: 16 Lakes & Rastoke Ten-hour day trip from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park with English-speaking guide, park entry, boat and train rides included. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.91 (1,072 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 84 per person
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zagreb: Boat & Train Included Sixteen 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. Every day · 08:00 · All ages ★ 4.93 (526 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 73 per person
Ljubljana & Lake Bled Day Trip: Funicular & Julian Alps Day trip from Zagreb to Ljubljana and Lake Bled with guided walking tour, funicular ride to castle and 2 hours free time at each stop. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.91 (227 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 92 per person
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zagreb & Boat Ride Full-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. Every day · 08:00 · All ages ★ 4.61 (219 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 73 per person
Ljubljana & Lake Bled Day Trip from Zagreb: Private Tour Private day trip from Zagreb to Ljubljana and Lake Bled with hotel pickup, boat ride, castle visit and Bled cream pie. Air-conditioned vehicle and guide included. Every day · 08:30 · Pickup available ★ 4.84 (116 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 204 per person
Zagreb to Plitvice & Rastoke: Private Day Trip with Cheese Tasting Step 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. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (145 reviews) Duration: 10h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 202 per person
Plitvice Lakes day trip from Zagreb: 16 lakes and waterfalls A 10-hour guided day trip from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park with park entry, van transport and hotel pickup. Every day · 08:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.86 (153 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 107 per person
Varazdin & Trakoscan Castle day trip from Zagreb Day trip from Zagreb to Varazdin's baroque streets and Trakoscan Castle with a licensed guide, transport and castle admission included. Tue–Thu · 08:30 and 09:00 · From age 18 ★ 4.94 (82 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 124 per person
Ljubljana and Lake Bled day trip from Zagreb: Private tour Private day trip from Zagreb to Ljubljana and Lake Bled with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport and an English-speaking guide. Next departure: 15 Sep 2027 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.84 (25 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 517 per group
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zagreb: Private Tour & Rastoke Private day trip from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes with licensed guide, 1.5-hour drive, Rastoke stop, and air-conditioned transport. Small groups, tailored itinerary. Mon–Thu · 9 start times, 07:00 to 12:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (23 reviews) Duration: 8h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 281 per person
Plitvice Lakes & Rastoke Day Trip from Zagreb: Private Guide Private eleven-hour day trip from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park with skip-the-line entry, an electric boat ride across Kozjak Lake. Every day · 06:00 and 08:00 · Pickup available · From age 18 ★ 5.00 (7 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Trakoscan Castle & Varaždin from Zagreb: Private Day Trip Private day trip from Zagreb to Trakoscan Castle and Varaždin with English-speaking guide, castle entry and optional walking tour of the Baroque city's Old Town. Every day · 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.83 (6 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 247 per person
Ljubljana & Lake Bled day trip from Zagreb: Private guide Private day trip from Zagreb to Ljubljana and Lake Bled with experienced English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and private transport for up to 8 passengers. Every day · 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 247 per person
Truffle Istria Private Guided Day Trip from Zagreb Private guided day trip from Zagreb to Istria's medieval hilltop towns. Visit Trsat Castle and Motovun while enjoying truffle lunch and local wines. Every day · 08:30 and 20:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 18 ★ 4.80 (5 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 264 per person
Day trip from Zagreb to Nin and Zadar: 13 hours Private day trip from Zagreb to Nin and Zadar with guide, visiting the Sea Organ, Church of St. Donatus and salt ponds with healing mud. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 314 per person
Compare 8 more options for Zagreb Day Trips
From US$ 146 per person · 4 h to 13 h
Ljubljana and Lake Bled day trip from Zagreb: Private guide Private day trip from Zagreb to Ljubljana and Lake Bled with a local guide, funicular ride to the castle, and a traditional boat to the island church. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 292 per person
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zagreb: Lakes, Boat & Train Private day trip from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park with guide, hotel pickup, boat ride and train, featuring 16 terraced lakes and Rastoke watermill village. Every day · 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 9h–11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 214 per person
Trakoscan & Varazdin Castle Day Trip from Zagreb Private day trip from Zagreb to two medieval castles in the Zagorje region with hotel pickup, professional English-speaking guide. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 18 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 191 per person
Day trip to Kumrovec ethno village from Zagreb with guide Private day trip from Zagreb to Kumrovec open-air museum with English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, entrance fee and traditional Strukli included. Every day · 08:30 and 09:00 · Pickup available · Ages 17–75 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 146 per person
Trakošćan Castle & Wine Tasting: Private Day Trip from Zagreb Private day trip from Zagreb to Trakošćan Castle, featuring a guided tour of the medieval fortress and wine tasting at a local winery with an English-speaking guide. Every day · Every 30 min, 09:30 to 12:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.86 (7 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 258 per person
Krka National Park Day Trip from Zagreb & Swimming Full-day Krka National Park tour from Zagreb with hotel pickup, Skradinski Buk waterfalls, boat ride and swimming. Entrance and transfer included. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 449 per person
Plitvice Lakes photography class: Learn waterfall shots Professional photographer-guide teaches you to shoot cascading lakes and nature at Plitvice from water level and high vistas, with hotel pickup and private transfer. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · From age 15 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 8h–12h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 258 per person
Plitvice Lakes day trip from Zagreb: Small group tour with Rastoke Small group day trip from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park with hotel pickup, a guided walk and boat ride through the park. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 281 per person
The top 12 of 23 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zagreb: 16 Lakes & RastokeOur pickPickup offered | US$ 84 per person | 10h | 4.91★ · 1,072 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zagreb: Boat & Train IncludedBest value | US$ 73 per person | 11h | 4.93★ · 526 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Day trip to Kumrovec ethno village from Zagreb with guideShortestPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 146 per person | 3h 30m | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Every day · 08:30 and 09:00 | English |
| Ljubljana & Lake Bled Day Trip: Funicular & Julian AlpsPickup offered | US$ 92 per person | 10h–11h | 4.91★ · 227 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zagreb & Boat Ride | US$ 73 per person | 11h | 4.61★ · 219 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Ljubljana & Lake Bled Day Trip from Zagreb: Private TourPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 204 per person | 8h | 4.84★ · 116 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
| Zagreb to Plitvice & Rastoke: Private Day Trip with Cheese TastingPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 202 per person | 10h–12h | 5.00★ · 145 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Plitvice Lakes day trip from Zagreb: 16 lakes and waterfallsGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 107 per person | 10h | 4.86★ · 153 | Every day · 08:30 | English, Spanish |
| Varazdin & Trakoscan Castle day trip from ZagrebGroup of up to 8 | US$ 124 per person | 8h | 4.94★ · 82 | Tue–Thu · 08:30 and 09:00 | English |
| Ljubljana and Lake Bled day trip from Zagreb: Private tourPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 517 per group up to 8 people · ≈ US$ 65 per person if 8 go | 8h | 4.84★ · 25 | Next departure: 15 Sep 2027 | English |
| Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zagreb: Private Tour & RastokePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 281 per person | 8h–12h | 5.00★ · 23 | Mon–Thu · 9 start times, 07:00 to 12:00 | English |
| Plitvice Lakes & Rastoke Day Trip from Zagreb: Private GuidePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 225 per person | 11h | 5.00★ only 7 reviews | Every day · 06:00 and 08:00 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (5): Plitvice Lakes day trip from Zagreb: 16 lakes and waterfalls (US$ 107 per person) · Varazdin & Trakoscan Castle day trip from Zagreb (US$ 124 per person) · Day trip from Zagreb to Nin and Zadar: 13 hours (US$ 314 per person)