From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets
Overview
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10 hours
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Discover the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes with a passionate local guide and enjoy one of the easiest ways to visit Croatia’s most iconic national park from Zadar.
Travel through the scenic Croatian countryside before exploring breathtaking waterfalls, crystal-clear lakes, and picturesque wooden boardwalks. Spend approximately 4 hours inside the park following carefully selected routes that showcase the Upper and Lower Lakes while learning fascinating stories about the park, its wildlife, and Croatia’s natural heritage.
Relax on a panoramic electric boat cruise across Kozjak Lake and enjoy a scenic train ride through the forest. Before returning, admire Veliki Slap, Croatia’s highest waterfall.
Back in Zadar, join a guided walking tour of the historic Old Town, included in your experience and available at 6:30 PM on any day of your stay.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Discover why Plitvice Lakes national park is the only UNESCO World Heritage site in Croatia. Enjoy strolling around nature trails that take you around the edges and above the rumbling crystal clear water.
Zadar
After returning to Zadar, explore the Old Town area with an optional and guided walking tour that you can take any day during your stay at 6:30 PM.
Options
Small Group Tour with Pickup and Entry Ticket
Without Entrance Ticket
With Entrance Ticket
What‘s Included
Panoramic electric boat ride
Entry ticket to UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park(if option with entrance selected)
Knowledgeable local guide
Zadar Old Town walking tour (available to join on any day at 6:30 PM)
Pickup and drop-off (if Small Group option selected)
Transportation by air-conditioned bus
Scenic electric train ride through the forest
Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,289 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect Plitvice
peegee77,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience. Lakes and waterfalls were beautiful. Trip very well organised. Our guide Bojan knowledgeable, friendly and proud of his heritage. Thanks for a great day.
Beautiful clear waters with amazing waterfalls
M2118JWlaurac,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was amazing. Beautiful views of the waterfalls, the water is so clear. Absolutely, a must see. The experience is excellent value for money. From Zadar it takes 2 hours on the coach, then you have the day to explore the park.
Day trip
Dramaqueen22,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent day. Well organised. Really liked the way we started with the small waterfalls and built up to the big waterfall. We went on route H. Our guide was great and full of interesting information/ highly Recommended
A great day out
I2026HBmatthewd,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day out with Bojan to visit the lakes. A great day out, would highly recommend!
Great day out!
edwardmW10MR,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day out with Bojan to visit the stunning lakes. Highly recommend!
Wonderful day out in small group with fantastic guide
W4140KDbarbaras,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic day out with a brilliant guide, Monika. She was wonderful, extremely knowledgable as well as being both friendly and professional. I learnt so much about Croatia and Plitvice. Great being in a small group, for me definitely worth the cost. Highly recommend
Worth 100%
Road07715941081,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Worth to go 100%, the route was very well planned . Guide Paula was amazing, very warm and welcoming. Recommend to take a trip in the afternoon. Highly recommend.
Plitvice Lakes
Michele V,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! Recommended for those visiting Croatia. Well-organized tour. Paula is capable, knowledgeable, and very kind. However, be prepared for a day of walking, so wear comfortable shoes. P.S.: In summer, it is better to do it in the afternoon.
Amazing trip
P8328BLheatherc,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was fantastic! Filip was a great guide, very kind and friendly as well as knowledgeable. The lakes and waterfalls are beautiful I would highly recommend visiting.
A great day in Plitvice
martinacH2001ZK,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really nice trip with a perfect organization of the tour. Our guide, Filip, has been very kind and professional! Plitvice park is something incredible, with wonderful colors! The pathway is accesible for everyone.
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