Plitvice Lakes National Park
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Plitvice Lakes: National Park Official Entry Ticket

Plitvice Lakes: National Park Official Entry Ticket

Immerse yourself in the vast beauty of Croatia's largest national park, nestled between the Mala Kapela and Lička Plješivica mountain ranges. Book your ticket to Plitvice Lakes National Park and hike through lush forests to gaze at stunning tufa formations and cascading lakes. Choose from 7 routes and 4 hiking trails to explore this pristine landscape year-round. Witness the magic of 16 named lakes and countless smaller ones, flowing one into another. Discover the Upper Lakes, offering gentle shores, or marvel at the Lower Lakes, boasting steep cliffs and impressive waterfalls, like Sastavci. Join nature enthusiasts who've cherished this park since receiving its national park status in 1949.

Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets

Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets

Experience Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a day trip from Zadar with entry ticket and a tour. Listen to interesting stories about Croatia before arriving at the park. Walk the path around the lakes and relax on a boat trip. Make your way to the meeting point in the morning and meet your friendly guide and group for the day. Enjoy a brief introduction and start driving out of the city, admiring the Croatian countryside and listening to live commentary on your way to the park. Arrive at the lakes and have 4 hours to explore the upper and lower waterfalls. Take amazing photos by the water and discover flowing springs, flowering meadows, and mysterious caves. Afterwards, rest your feet with a train ride and a scenic boat trip on the turquoise water with banks of lush green trees. Take one last look at the waterfalls before returning back to Zadar. After returning to Zadar, explore the Old Town area with an optional guided walking tour that you can take any day during your stay at 6:00 PM.

From Zagreb: Plitvice & Rastoke Guided Day Trip with Ticket

From Zagreb: Plitvice & Rastoke Guided Day Trip with Ticket

Admire the mesmerizing beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park in the company of a professional guide as you enjoy a memorable hike and boat ride. Start your day with transportation by van. Then, get ready to savor the spectacle of 16 azure lakes surrounded by gushing waterfalls as you explore Plitvice Lakes during an 8.5 km hike, train and boat ride. Immerse yourself in the culture and history of Croatia as you gain fascinating insights from your guide, and experience fantastic views across the Croatian countryside on the journey to and from the park. Marvel at the fairytale village of Rastoke en route to the park, and get snaps of its 17th-century watermills.

Zadar: Plitvice Lakes with Boat Ride and Zadar Old Town Tour

Zadar: Plitvice Lakes with Boat Ride and Zadar Old Town Tour

Experience Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a day trip from Zadar. Listen to interesting stories about Croatia before arriving at the park. Walk the path around the lakes and relax on a boat trip. Make your way to the meeting point in the morning and meet your friendly guide and group for the day. Enjoy a brief introduction and start driving out of the city, admiring the Croatian countryside on your way to the park. Arrive at the lakes and have 4 hours to explore the upper and lower waterfalls. Take amazing photos by the water and discover flowing springs, flowering meadows, and mysterious caves. Afterwards, rest your feet with a train ride and a scenic boat trip on the turquoise water with banks of lush green trees. Take one last look at the waterfalls before returning back to Zadar. After returning to Zadar, explore the Old Town area with an optional guided walking tour that you can take any day during your stay at 6:00 PM.

Split: Self-Guided Plitvice Lakes Day Tour with Boat Ride

Split: Self-Guided Plitvice Lakes Day Tour with Boat Ride

Experience the magic of the Plitvice Lakes on this day trip from Split. Ride on a spacious bus and transfer to a boat for a cruise through the park's cascading waterfalls and terraced lakes amid a lush forest. Go deeper into the National Park on a charming woodland train ride. Sit back and relax on the drive through the countryside to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Plitvice Lakes National Park. Listen to onboard commentary and learn more about the park during the drive. Enter the park and have some free time to take a stroll on the park's wooden paths which line the shores of the crystal-clear waters. Board a boat and admire the lakes, while enjoying the spectacular views. Delve into the depths of the picturesque forest from the comfort of a climate-controlled train. Take in the park's stunning landscapes from your window before returning to the meeting point.

From Split: Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

From Split: Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

Experience the Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a day trip from Split. Explore the various trails that wind their way around the lakes and relax on a boat cruise. Make your way to the tour office in the morning and meet your guide and group for the day. Enjoy a brief introduction and start driving out of the city, admiring the Croatian countryside and listening to live commentary on your way to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Arrive at the lakes and explore the trail between the upper and lower waterfalls. Take amazing photos by the water and discover flowing springs, flowering meadows, and mysterious caves as you stroll along some of the picturesque walkways of the park. Rest your feet after the trail with a short train ride and a scenic boat trip across some of the lakes. Admire the cascades and banks of lush green trees. Enjoy one last look at the waterfalls before returning back to Split.

Zagreb: Rastoke & Plitvice Lakes Tour, Ticket and Boat Ride

Zagreb: Rastoke & Plitvice Lakes Tour, Ticket and Boat Ride

Leave Zagreb and head to the Lika region. The first stop on the itinerary is the picturesque watermill village of Rastoke, located at the confluence of the Slunjčica and Korana rivers. Take a stroll through the town to admire the unique rural architecture. The tour continues on to Plitvice Lakes National Park. This is Croatia’s oldest and most visited national park, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. For centuries, water has formed waterfalls and created 16 crystal-clear lakes in this area. Enjoy the outstanding natural beauty of the forest landscape and the lakes that are connected by a series of waterfalls. Board an electric boat to cross Lake Kozjak (20-minute ride) and learn more about karst formations and the abundant animal life in the park. Become one with nature, enjoy the clean fresh air, and marvel at the breathtaking views that surround you. The guide will be with you and your small group throughout the day, and will share some interesting stories about the areas you visit and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour and Boat Ride

Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour and Boat Ride

Discover the interconnected lakes and waterfalls of Plitvice National Park. Pre-book your National Park entrance ticket online, then explore 29,685 hectares of lakes and forest with a guide. Encounter a variety of native species that pre-date the arrival of humans. Start your tour at the north entrance of the park. Your sightseeing route is circular, and is designed to show you areas from all parts of the park with a combination of walks and electric-boat rides. Enjoy a relaxing return to the starting point, made mostly by panoramic train, while you admire myriad waterfalls of different sizes. The Plitvice Lakes National Park belongs to Dinaric karst area and due to its specific geology, geomorphology, and hydrology, it truly is one of the most unique karst landscapes in the world.

Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride

Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride

Experience the beauty of the Plitvice Lakes National Park with this daily guided walking tour that covers both the lower and upper lakes. The tour starts every day at 07:30 AM, 09:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 3:00 PM, allowing for flexible scheduling. Start by paying for your skip-the-line ticket which as has been conveniently reserved by your guide. Begin your 4-5 km route with a short walk to the park map for a brief introduction to the park and region. Hop on a shuttle bus, or train for a quick ride to a spot that is near Entrance 1. From there, walk over the canyon, enjoying the park’s best viewpoints. Upon reaching Entrance 1, descend slowly towards the lakes. Navigate zigzag trails and soak in stunning views of waterfalls and crystal-clear lakes teeming with fish. Expect at least 3 to 4 hours of walking, exploring, and picture-taking until you reach the port for a scenic boat ride. After a 15-minute boat ride, you can choose to continue exploring the park on your own or conclude the tour. Please note, our service includes only the guided tour. We reserve your park tickets to ensure group entry, but you will need to pay for them in cash upon arrival (23 EUR). Why don't we include the tickets? The national park constantly changes the price of the ticket during the year making us difficult to have a fix price. Another reason is a big price difference for the ticket (10 EUR - 23 EUR, then 23 EUR -40 EUR.)

Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Day Trip with Guide and Boat Tour

Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Day Trip with Guide and Boat Tour

Meet your guide at a centrally-located point in Zadar and hop on board an air-conditioned bus with plush seating. Relax in the scenic drive to the Plitvice Lakes National Park. Once at the park, skip the ticket line thanks to a reserved entry ticket which you will pay for on the day of the tour. Have about 4-hours of free time to explore the breathtaking waterfalls on well-maintained wooden paths, or follow your guide along a waterfall-strewn path on Route B. Capture pictures of waterfalls that rush into a chain of 16 lakes in a verdant canyon. Take in the natural beauty of the park from a new perspective with the included boat and train tour in the park. Be treated to incredible views of spectacular waterfalls, forest, and lakes. Try to spot local wildlife like deer and wild cats along the way. Board the bus for the comfortable journey back to Zadar while reflecting on you memories of your enchanting day at the park. Entrance ticket for the park is not included in the price of the tour and must be paid in cash on the day of the tour. The ticket prices vary by season and are as follows: From March 1st to March 31st: Adults 10 euros, students 5 euros, and children 5 euros From April 1st to May 31st: adults 25 euros, students 15 euros, and children 7 euros From June 1st to September 30th: adults 35 euros, student 27 euros, and children 15 euros From October 1st to October 31st: adults 25 euros, students 15 euros, and children 7 euros From November 1st to November 30th: adults 10 euros, students 5 euros, and children 5 euros To get a discounted ticket, students must have a valid ID card and children must be under 18 years Entrance is free for children under 7 years

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