Plitvice Lakes National Park & Rastoke Village Tour: Explore Croatia's Nature
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745 Ratings
Zagreb
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Croatia on this 10-hour tour from Zagreb. Explore the charming village of Rastoke and the breathtaking Plitvice Lakes National Park with a knowledgeable guide. Small group for an unforgettable experience!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Rastoke - Arrive at the historic village of Rastoke, situated at the confluence of Slunjčica and Korana rivers. Stroll around the well-preserved watermills and picturesque waterfalls, and admire the unique architecture of the houses built along the river.
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Plitvice Lakes National Park - Continue to Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of the oldest national parks in Southeast Europe and the largest in Croatia. Follow your guide on a walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage listed park, which is famous for its 16 lakes connected by a series of waterfalls.
Start your walking tour of the park with your expert guide that knows all the ins and outs. Get enchanted with the stunning nature that surrounds you while your guide shares interesting tidbits and leads you through the forest parts and board pathways on the lakes.
Discover all the highlights of the park (both Lower and Upper lakes). Cap off your visit with a boat cruise across the largest lake and a panoramic vehicle ride, soaking up the breathtaking views and pure air.
Please note that from November 1st through March 31st, depending on weather conditions, the panoramic vehicle and electric boats do not operate and only Lower Lakes can be visited. Tour will be operated on foot during these periods and tour last less then 4 hours.
What's Included
- English speaking licensed tour guide
- Plitvice Lakes National Park admission ticket
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick up and drop off from selected hotels (only if the option with pick up is selected)
- Rastoke visit
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks (available for purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience the pristine allure of the Croatian countryside on this 10-hour journey from Zagreb. Explore the charming watermill settlement of Rastoke, then proceed to Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia’s oldest preserved natural area. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking wonder of cascades and lakes that envelop you. Moreover, you will have a certified guide well-versed in the area’s nuances. Intimate group size for an exceptional encounter!
- In Pltivice lakes we visit all of the Lower lakes and the highlights of the Upper lakes (approximately 8,5 kilometers/ 5 miles walk)
- A moderate amount of walking is involved with some steep parts – please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes
- Not recommended for children younger than three years old
- Not recommended for travelers with health issues
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
- Please note: November 1st through March 31st, the panoramic vehicle and electric boats do not operate. Tour will be operated on foot during these periods.
- Depending on the weather conditions some parts of the park might be restricted
Location
Zagreb Ethnographic Museum
Trg Antuna, Ivana i Vladimira Mažuranića
Bus station, opposite of Ethnographic Museum Zagreb
Address: Trg Mazuranic 14, 10000 Zagreb
This is the meeting point for Bus Group option only.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jaridom_j
Apr 12, 2024
Ivan is the best guide - Ivan is an excellent guide! He is very knowledgeable. He adjusted to our pace. He was prepared with extra sweaters for anyone feeling cold. He also had a first aid kit and helped one of our tour group who had fallen.
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Martha101939
Apr 10, 2024
Don’t skip this tour! - One of the best days of our trip. We don’t usually do tours but this was so worth it. Ivan is a fabulous guide, we learned so much about the park and also about Zagreb and Croatia. He took care of every detail and made it so easy for us. And this national park might be the prettiest place I’ve seen in my 63 years. Highly recommend!!!
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Michaelt
Apr 3, 2024
Awesome Day in an Amazing Park - Let's start with Mat the tour lead and how amazing he was. From the start to finish he drove great and provided fantastic information on not only the history but the culture and the reasons for the parks UNESCO designation. The pace we set on about a 10K trek was great and there was plenty of time for taking pictures and breaks for food and drink. Thanks again Mat for an amazing day in an amazing park.
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Jasbir_s
Mar 14, 2024
Worth a visit - Great place to visit we'll worth it.
Tour guide qas excellent. Gave a full detail into history Croatia etc
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Jadebeardahaw
Mar 12, 2024
Great tour! - Stunning views! Tour guide was lovely and took us the least busy way. Really worth a look! Picked up from our nearest pick up point, stopped on the way for a quick toilet break and give us chance to look in gift shop at the end.
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Joan_j
Mar 10, 2024
March @ Plitvice Lakes National Park - Our guide was excellent & we had a great time in spite of the weather being rainy. It is such a beautiful park & definitely worth visiting!!!
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Smashing_pancake
Mar 9, 2024
Amazing! - This is by far the best tour experience I had so far in my travels. Mat was so nice, informative and entertaining. He shared with us valuable information about Croatia and the national park. With wonderful fellow travelers that day, amazing, photogenic view of the lakes and canyon and a highly skilled tour guide, this experience I would treasure for a lifetime.
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Wy_k
Mar 7, 2024
Lovely Trip in Plitvice Lakes - This tour is great and it is worth to visit the Plitvice Lakes although we could only visit the lower lakes during the off-peak season. Our tour guide is excellent. She is nice and friendly, also provided lots of information about the lakes, Croatian history and culture which is very interesting. Highly recommended!
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Risabh_s
Apr 8, 2024
A must visit place for nature lovers - The experience of seeing the nature in its original form is unforgettable
Extremely clean water and beautiful surroundings with fresh air
A special thanks to our guide Mr Matija who was more of a friend and made sure we cover everything in best way possible by avoiding crowd.
I will definitely recommend this if you are a nature lover and want to experience beautiful waterfalls lakes and picturesque views.
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Harith
Mar 14, 2024
Croatians are racist and rude with the Middle East. So DON’T EVER COME TO THIS POOR AND RUBBISH COUNTRY - The info office there was not helpful & rude as well at entrance 2. I wanted her to inform me about bus time table & how to return to Zagreb. I can fairly say that Croatians are not friendly people with foreigners esp from the Middle East. I was waiting for the bus there & all of a sudden a police car came to me with two policemen, know nothing about English language & in a very intimidating way & shouting (passport passport). When they check my UK driving license, they returned it after checking with the immigration office I suppose then without any apology they said (go go) !!
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