From Zagreb: Full-Day Trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park and Rastoke Village
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Highlights

  • Enjoy a full-day guided tour from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park and Rastoke Village.
  • Begin your journey with convenient transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Enjoy an electric boat ride across Kozjak Lake, and a panoramic train journey, both included with your park ticket.
  • Explore the landscapes of Plitvice Lakes with a guided tour and visit the enchanting Rastoke Village and its historic watermills
  • Upgrade to a small group tour to personalize your experience.

Your Experience

Discover Plitvice Lakes and the charming village of Rastoke on this small-group guided day trip from Zagreb.

Getting started

Meet your English-speaking guide and board a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for a scenic drive to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes. Your guide will provide a brief introduction and outline the day’s itinerary before departure.

What to expect

This day trip explores two of Croatia’s most well-known natural sites. Plitvice Lakes National Park, established in 1949, is Croatia’s oldest and largest national park, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique system of 16 interconnected lakes and cascading waterfalls. The tour also includes a visit to Rastoke, a riverside village known for its traditional watermills and scenic setting.

Features

  • Rastoke village: Stroll through this historic settlement at the confluence of the Slunjčica and Korana rivers, where wooden watermills and natural waterfalls showcase the region’s rural heritage.

  • Plitvice Lakes National Park: Follow your guide along forest trails and boardwalks to see the park’s 16 terraced lakes, each linked by a series of waterfalls, and learn about the park’s ecological significance.

  • Kozjak Lake boat ride: Enjoy an included electric boat ride across Kozjak Lake, the park’s largest lake, offering a unique perspective of the surrounding landscape.

  • Panoramic train ride: Take in sweeping views of the park’s lakes and forests from the panoramic train, included with your entry ticket (seasonal operation).

  • Guided walking tour: Cover approximately 8.5 kilometers (5 miles) on foot, visiting all of the Lower Lakes and highlights of the Upper Lakes, with insights from your professional guide.

Inclusions

  • Day tour of Rastoke Village & Plitvice Lakes National Park
  • Plitvice Lakes National Park entry ticket
  • 20-minute boat ride
  • English-speaking guide
  • Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle from Zagreb
  • Small group tours (based on option selected)
  • Hotel pick-up from select locations (based on option selected)

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

The tour begins in Zagreb, Croatia.

In the off-season, the duration of the tour is less than 10 hours.

Travelers will board a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for transfers between locations.

Swimming is not permitted within the park.

It's recommended to bring comfortable shoes, hiking shoes, and a passport or ID card for your visit.

The tour is not accessible by wheelchair due to uneven terrain and steps at the sites.

An English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the day, providing insights and information about the locations visited.

Yes, there is an option to upgrade to a small-group tour for a more personalized experience.

Highlights include visits to Plitvice Lakes National Park and Rastoke Village, along with activities like an electric boat ride across Kozjak Lake and a panoramic train journey through the park.

Pick-up information is provided to you on the day before your scheduled departure.

Bring comfortable shoes, hiking shoes, and a passport or ID card.

The tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain and steps.

Swimming is not allowed.

Pick-up details will be provided the day before departure. Depending on weather conditions, some parts of the park might be restricted. In the off-season, the tour lasts less than 10 hours. Children under 5 can only go with the small group option.

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