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Highlights
- Enter Plitvice Lakes National Park right at opening time and enjoy peaceful trails before the main crowds arrive for a more relaxed visit.
- Begin your guided walk along wooden paths beside turquoise lakes and waterfalls, with time for short breaks and photo stops.
- The tour covers the park's key highlights, including a boat ride, a panoramic bus ride, and visits to scenic viewpoints with your local guide.
- Learn about the park's natural formation, wildlife, and UNESCO World Heritage status as you explore in a small-group setting.
- Upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized experience with dedicated attention from your licensed local guide.
Your Experience
Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park at sunrise with a licensed local guide in a small group, including a boat ride and a panoramic bus ride.
Getting started
Meet your guide in front of the brown bear statue at Entrance 1 of Plitvice Lakes National Park. Look for the blue tour guide badge to identify your guide. After a brief introduction, your small group will enter the park as it opens and set off along the wooden paths before the main crowds arrive.
What to expect
Plitvice Lakes National Park early morning route
Begin your walk along the park's network of wooden paths, following a route designed to make the most of the tranquil early hours. Your licensed local guide will share insights into the park's natural formation, UNESCO World Heritage status, and the seasonal changes that shape the landscape.
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Pause at the Big Waterfall, Croatia's highest, to admire its flow and capture photos in the morning light. Your guide will also point out the park's second-highest waterfall and explain the geological features that make each one unique.
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Enjoy short breaks and dedicated photography stops at scenic viewpoints overlooking turquoise lakes and cascading waterfalls. The early start often offers better opportunities to spot wildlife, including fish, ducks, hedgehogs, and birds that are more active before the crowds arrive.
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Experience a boat ride across the lakes and a panoramic bus ride (when operating), offering different perspectives of the landscape while giving you a chance to rest your feet.
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The small-group format provides a quieter, more personal experience, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and receive recommendations from your guide.
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During the walk, you'll have time to enjoy a hot drink (coffee or tea), adding to the peaceful early morning atmosphere.
Wrapping up
If you select the private tour option, your experience will be tailored exclusively to your group, offering greater flexibility and dedicated attention from your guide. The tour concludes inside the park, allowing you to continue exploring independently or leave at your leisure.
Note: Admission to Plitvice Lakes National Park is not included and must be purchased separately at the entrance.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Licensed local guide
- Small-group experience
- Short breaks
- Photography stops
- Boat ride
- Panoramic bus ride
- Private tour \[as per option selected\]
- Private licensed guide \[as per option selected\]
- National Park admission ticket (€10–€40 per person)
- Food
- Tips
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.