From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour
Overview
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11 hours
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Take time away from the bustling coast and discover a UNESCO-listed natural landmark on a day trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Explore the park’s lakes, meadows, and prehistoric caves, accompanied by your guide and many interesting stories. Travel the distance with ease via an air-conditioned vehicle, and relax on a round-trip transfer from Split.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour includes prox. 5km of walking on uneven surfaces -please wear comfortable walking shoes (we visit highlights of both, the Lower Lakes and the Upper Lakes).
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Not recommended for participants with walking disabilities
Depending on the weather conditions some parts of the park may be restricted
Here are few items you may need to make your time on the excursion the best of all: closed comfortable shoes (sneakers), sportswear, In case of rain raincoat or an umbrella. After summer time we recommend to bring also a warm sweater or jacket.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Transportation by bus or van
Panoramic boat ride
Electric train ride
English speaking tour guide
Plitvice Lakes National Park
What To Expect
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice are known as a natural phenomenon because they keep changing through sedimentation of calcium carbonate and create special kinds of algae and moss, tufa or travertine which has been deposited and is still deposited to form the natural dams that separate the lakes. Since the process is ongoing today, just as it always has, new travertine barriers, curtains, stalactites, channels, and cascades are built as the existing ones keep changing. So it doesn’t matter if you have visited the lakes before, they probably look different now, so you can visit them again and never be bored. Besides the lakes, there are some interesting caves in which remains of prehistoric settlements have been found.
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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour
Reviews
2,669 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best day trip from Split .. tiring but so worth it
hena h,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00What an excellent day trip. The tour guide Sanja was excellent and so was the driver. The bus was very comfortable, and the stop they took at a gas station was very good too. Reminded me of service stations in Austria. The best part is walking over the lakes (on walkways) … amazing feeling. It was not a very hot day but can be tiring of temp is too high. Must do trip !!
The lakes and waterfalls...
Chelsea S,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00The lakes and waterfalls are beautiful. The transport there and leader were great! There were a lot of visitors to the park which was challenging and frustrating at times but that’s nobody’s fault.
Plitvice
sally c,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a great day , great guide very friendly and welcoming. Waterfalls are beautiful Definitely recommend
A wonderful park
Aileen K,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00A beautiful place - well worth the trip from Split. Luka was a great guide. Saw snakes, crayfish, lots of fish as well as amazing lakes and waterfalls.
Gorgeous natural beauty
Tiffanie H,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00This park is simply gorgeous and much of it is shaded so it’s not too hot. The water is almost a fluorescent blue in some parts! Unbelievable! It’s a long bus ride (3.5 hours each way) but at least it’s air conditioned and comfortable. Quick bathroom and food stop each way. The park itself was very busy but that’s to be expected. Our guide Larry was funny and informative. Left at 7:30 am and returned about 7:45 pm. About 4 hours in the park itself.
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