From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour
Overview
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12 hours
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The Plitvice Lakes National Park tour offered by Gray Line Croatia is a great way to explore the natural beauty of Croatia. The tour includes an exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage Site by boat with a guide, a lunch break.
The Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of Croatia's most beautiful, impressive places — renowned for its natural beauty. Expect beautiful, crystal-clear water flowing over various waterfalls, cascades, and lakes,perfect for capturing stunning Instagram-worthy photos.
This tour is a highlight of any trip to Croatia.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Check-in time is 30 minutes before the start. Please prepare a voucher (digital or printed copy) and present it to the office staff.
Please know we must respect the departure timeline. Refunds will not be issued if tour / activity is missed due to late or non-arrival
This voucher is only for bus transportation. You will get entrance tickets for the National Park Plitvice when you arrive at the park
Comfortable walking shoes, sports clothes, snacks and food are recommended.
If you need more information or detailed instructions, please call us on phone number on the reservation ticket.
Pets are not allowed on tour.
Not recommended for participant with walking disabilities
What To Expect
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Join an early morning ride on an exciting day trip from central Split to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Follow your guide through the Upper Lakes area as you pass by sparkling lakes, cascading waterfalls, and dramatic canyons. Then, hop aboard a sightseeing boat for a cruise across the Lower Lakes and the park’s impressively huge Veliki Slap waterfall. You will also have time to take photos and buy souvenirs before returning to central Split or your hotel in another city by coach.
Options
Tour from Split
Check-in time: 6:30 am Starting point: Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 21, 21000, Split, Croatia
Tour from Trogir
Check-in time: at 7:20 am Starting point: Trogir Gate to Old Town, Ul. Blaža Jurjeva Trogiranina 1, 21220, Trogir, Croatia
Tour from Omiš
meeting time 06:00 Starting point: Hotel Plaža, Trg kralja Tomislava 6, 21310, Omiš, Croatia
What‘s Included
Professional English speaking guide in Plitvice
Panoramic boat ride
Skip the line for Entrance ticket
One way sightseeing cruise in the National Park Plitvice
Transportation by air-conditioned bus
Food and drinks
Adult - April / May / October - EUR 21.00; June / July / August / September
Student - April / May / October - EUR 13.00; June / July /August / September
Child (7-18 yrs) -April / May / October - EUR 5.00; June / July / August / September
Children up to 7 years old enter for free
Payment must be made in cash upon check-in
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,507 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mia was an amazing guide!...
Lisa L,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mia was an amazing guide! Very knowledgeable and kept the group moving at a good pace to see it all!
Great experience, adjustments for adventurous type
N6248GHannikas,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Tour guide Barry and bus driver Ivan were excellent! Barry was funny, informative, and all around a nice guy. The hotel pick up was convenient, and along the way, Barry provided historical insights on the Croatian cities we passed. On the tour, we walked the upper lakes and saw the falls up close, then we walked down to the lower lakes and got pictures from high view points. Barry has walked the lakes thousands of times and he knows the best routes to take for our group. He did a great job explaining the importance of the lakes and what kinds of animals and plants to look out for. If you are more adventurous and want a difficult hike with up close views (choose your own adventure) I would recommend either coming on your own or requesting to split from the group to wander until pick up time. But plan ahead! This park is HUGE.
Most beautiful waterfall and lake experience!
Daydream28245551686,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Barisa & Ivan were great! Very professional, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and entertaining! Highly recommend the tour. Just plan for a long time in the bus, getting to and from the park. I appreciated that they factored in time for a rest stop break on the way there and on the way back.
Great guide, so fun!
ericasZ32YH,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ian (driver) and Barry were such a GREAT team! Ian kept us safe there and back, and Barry was so funny, friendly, knowledgeable and responsible walking us through and teaching us all about the history and significance of the sights we were seeing (including views from the bus!) We had ~45 people, paid for the park ticket (discounted for students!), and was good for people of all ages! (Old, young, kids). Spent 5 hours at the park. 3 hr drive from split. 10/10 experience.
Plitvice Lakes Day Tour from Split
368zacharyd,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a very enjoyable experience. It is certainly a full day with the travel from Split to the Plitvice Lakes, but it is worth the time. Our guide Barry was terrific and was very knowledgeable about the park. It was a gorgeous day and a beautiful park with stunning views of the many lakes. It definitely was a busy attraction, but without a means to get there on my own a guided tour was certainly the best option.
Great for older travelers
sofiadO9102NM,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great guide, however, very slow tour with a lot of down time/waiting between actual sights. Would recommend this for older folks but for younger travelers you will see more things by exploring the park on your own and reading the information along the trails.
Amazing tour
349giedrev,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really liked our guided tour with Barry😊 wonderful experience and amazing views🙌
Great trip!
Ethan925,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip, highly recommended. Very informative guide Berry, overall well organized.
A day of wonderful sights and jokes!
343richk,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful 12 hour day with the crew, Barry and Angel. A day full of picturesque sights of lakes and waterfalls, and dad jokes! Wouldn’t rather be anywhere else and with anyone else! Highly recommend this tour!
Nive trip to Plitvice🌴
F2818UVmarim,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed our trip to Plitvice lakes. The trip was well organized and the park itself was really beautiful. The guide, Mia, is really good at her job, friendly, caring and she has a good taste at humor. However the park and the walk felt a bit crowded and the advertisement of the trip felt a bit misleading, where it was understood that there's more freetime to walk around the park, without the group. Still it was a nice tour, just remember to bring a long sleeve since there might be a bit foggy.
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