Zadar to Plitvice lakes: Guided tour with pre-booked tickets
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
✅ Hotel/Apartment Pickup
There is an extra 5 euro fee to pay for this service (up to 4 people) or 10 euro fee (4+ people)
✅ Skip the Line with Pre-Booked Tickets
Tickets are arranged in advance for Entrance 1 – no waiting, just smooth entry.
✅ Guided or Self-Guided – Your Choice
Explore with our knowledgeable guide or enjoy the freedom of a self-guided visit.
✅ Flexible Experience with Map & Route
With 6 hours in the park, use our suggested 4-hour route and enjoy 2 extra hours for photos, lunch or relaxation.
✅ Full-Day Adventure (~10 Hours)
Includes round-trip transport, logistics, and plenty of free time to explore.
✅ Extras Included
Enjoy the scenic boat ride and electric train ride – both included in your experience.
✅ Ticket Info
National Park entrance fees are not included. Please bring cash and check the "Additional Info" section for prices.
✅ BONUS:
Show your booking at our agency and get a discount on bike or e-scooter rental!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hotel pick up and drop off is available in Zadar town only with an additional charge ! And the time of pick up depends on which side of town your apartment is , we will contact you about this matter in advance .
We recommend good walking shoes for this excursion.
Tickets are booked for entrance 1 , 10:00 am , please bring cash for tickets !
Entrance ticket prices for adults : April , May and October - 25 euro , June July and September - 35 euro , March - 10 euro. Students(with student ID) and Children (7-17) get cheaper tickets
Student pricelist for the entrance: 1.April - 31.May - 15euro, 1.June - 30.September 27 euro)
Children 7-17 pricelist for the entrance: 1.April - 31.May - 7 euro, 1. June - 30.September - 15 euro
Children under 7 years of age have a free entry inside the park
Please note: All travelers, including children under 7, pay for transportation and guiding services. Entrance tickets to Plitvice Lakes are not included in the tour price and are paid separately at our office, we have them ready and reserved for our customers in advance. Children under 7 receive free entrance to the national park (as per park rules), but the transfer and guide service is charged.
What To Expect
7:30 AM – Pickup & Meeting Point If you're staying in Zadar Old Town or nearby, we’ll meet at our office. If you're staying elsewhere in Zadar, hotel/apartment pickup is included in the price – no extra charge. For accommodations outside of town, we’ll arrange pickup individually; an additional fee may apply depending on the location. You’ll receive your exact pickup time in front of your building. IMPORTANT: Please bring cash for the entrance tickets and a fuel surcharge. We pre-book national park tickets for all our guests every day to ensure smooth entry without delays.
Lika River
9:00 AM – Refreshment Stop On the way to Plitvice Lakes, we make a short 20-minute stop at a local supermarket. This is the perfect opportunity to buy food, drinks, or snacks for the day. Guests are also welcome to bring their own food or enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants inside the national park.
Options
Plitvice afternoon
Zadar walking tour: Join the popular Zadar Walking Tour any other day at 10 am , 12 am or 6pm Duration: 9 hours: Spend 4 hours with our guide on route C Route C Minivan Entrance fee costs extra : Please prepare cash for entrance tickets Adults - 25 euro students - 15 euro kids 7 - 18 years old - 9 euro undre 7 - free Starting points: Elegance Tours, Ul. Špire Brusine 8, 23000, Zadar, Croatia Ul. Marka Marulića 7, 23000, Zadar, Croatia
Plitvice lakes self guided
Route C: Follow the route C with boat and train ride included in the price
Plitvice lakes with picnic
Sandwiches and water included
What‘s Included
Panoramic Boat Ride Included - Relaxing Scenic Experience
Friendly Local Guide
Free luggage storage in our office or on the bus
Air-conditioned vehicle
Electric Train Ride Included - Scenic Plitvice Journey
N/P skip the line entrance tickets booked for gate 1 - 10:00 am(please prepare cash for the tickets)
Food and drinks
National park entrance tickets
Adults - 1. April - 30. May
Adults -01. June - 30. September
Students 01.april - 30. May
Students 01.June - 30. September
children 7-17 ( 01.April - 30. May)
Children 7-17 (01.June - 30. September)
Children under 7 years old have free entrance into the park
Pick up and Drop off fee (up to 4 people)
Pick up and Drop off fee 4+ people
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
283 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The guide was not nice. Not really worried about People.
Patricia R,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00When i booked itinformed that we would stay at the park until 4pm. At 3 pm we had to leave before get to the end of the walk . The guide took us with the bus on the road! Terrible hurry like it.
Enjoyable trip to incredible location
damiencR625QP,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This natural wonder is amazing. The trip went smoothly and was very enjoyable. A good walk of approximately 8-9km, included a boat ride across one of the lakes and a 'train ride' home.
Wonder if the world!
Teresa W,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So beautiful and well worth going to! Nice walking pace that allows for plenty of picture taking and rest stops. So many waterfalls - each one unique. Make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes as recommenced. Bring water to drink along the way. Use toilets whenever you have a chance since not frequent.
Gorgeous place and a must see when in Croatia!
Karen T,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Gorgeous place to visit, loved that we could do it on our own without having to stay with the group.
Great way to get to...
Victoria P,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to get to Plitvice without stressing about transportation! And it’s absolutely beautiful, definitely worth the time it takes to get there.
Very enjoyable. Easy to...
Mary M,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Very enjoyable. Easy to book. Great experience. Hassle free and no need to stand in queue to get tickets
What a great experience. ...
Nancy M,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great experience. We couldn’t believe how beautiful it was everywhere you looked. The waterfalls were awesome.
Great autumnal day at plitvice lakes
lorrained979,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Met ys close to the cruise ship. Kept in touch throughout the day via a WhatsApp group chat. Good guidance. Allowed a stop en route to get food cheaper. We had spare time so took us to Zadar old town before we had to get back to our ship
Good trip but some minor problems.
11alecp,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Basically a bus ride to and from Plitvic Lakes. The pick up point in Zadar wasn’t determined until the day before but it worked well for us. The cash only park entrance fees were 2 EUR more than direct from the park itself. If I would have known which entrance we were going to, I would have bought online. The operator basically requires the use of WhatsApp which caused some problems. The operator indicated they would compensate us for the cost in dealing with the problem but that never happened. Not the worst but not the best either.
Well organised
chloebW1777MO,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A well organised and friendly trip. Park was very busy but that is no fault of the organisers. I wish the stop at the shop had lasted an extra five minutes as with toilet queues there wasn’t much time.
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