From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Full-Day Tour

From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Full-Day Tour

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Explore the Plitvice Lakes, Croatia's first National Park. See the UNESCO World Heritage site with your guide, and explore a cave with prehistoric settlements.

Highlights

Check out the natural phenomenon of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Savour the sounds of the cascades at the biggest waterfall in Croatia
Sit back in a relaxing boat or train ride through the park
See the limestone canyon at the end of the lakes connected by waterfalls
Take in the oldest and first national park in Croatia

Description

Visit Croatia's first national park, Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of the greatest natural wonders of Europe and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park's unique geology makes it a popular destination for people from all around the world. Meet up in Split and be greeted by your guide. Board your transportation for the day. While driving to the park, have the chance to enjoy the beautiful Croatian landscape. Next, explore 16 beautiful lakes of crystal blue-green water and hypnotic cascades, enjoy a relaxing boat or train ride, and grab a cup of coffee or just lunge in the shade on a picnic area. Learn why Plitvice's natural phenomenon causes it to constantly change through the sedimentation of calcium carbonate. See how it creates special kinds of algae and moss, tufa, or travertine which are deposited to form the natural dams that separate the lakes. Finally, see the changing travertine barriers, curtains, stalactites, channels, and cascades being built and the existing ones. To conclude your tour, check out interesting caves in which remains of prehistoric settlements have been found.

Includes

Transportation by bus or van English-speaking guide Panoramic boat cruise in the park, or electric train ride

Important Information

Swimming inside the Plitvice Lakes National Park is not allowed. The tour includes approximately 9 km of walking on uneven surfaces: please wear comfortable walking shoes Not recommended for participants with walking disabilities Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level Children must be accompanied by an adult Depending on the weather conditions some parts of the park may be restricted Entry tickets are not included in the price and must be paid for in cash (euro) only, on the day of the tour