Plitvice Lakes Day Tour from Zadar with Boat & Train Ride

Varaždin County, Croatia



Discover Plitvice Lakes the easy way on a full-day trip from Zadar. Enjoy 5–6 hours in the park plus a scenic 2-hour drive each way (10 hours total), with boat and train rides included.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a hassle-free visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park with a bus tour
  • Choose between a guided tour or explore the park at your own pace
  • Get free train and boat rides within the park with your tour package
  • Make the most of your time with a detailed map featuring our recommended route
  • Guided National Park Tour

Description

Skip the Lines & Explore Plitvice Lakes from Zadar Join us for a full-day trip from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of Croatia’s most famous natural attractions. We take care of the transportation and your entrance ticket, and our guide will show you around the park. You will also have plenty of free time to explore on your own if you prefer. Meeting Point & Pickup Our bus departs from Marka Marulića 7 in Zadar. If you don’t want to come to the meeting point, we can pick you up directly in front of your hotel or apartment in central Zadar for a small additional fee: * €5 per group of up to 4 people * €10 per group of more than 4 people The tour ends back at Marka Marulića 7. If you need a different drop-off location, we can arrange it for the same additional fee. Explore Plitvice with Our Guide – or on Your Own You will have around 5 hours inside the park, the bus ride takes 2 hours to reach the park and 2 hours back. Our local guide will take you through Route C, one of the best routes for seeing the main highlights of Plitvice. You will see the lower and upper lakes, waterfalls and beautiful viewpoints while learning more about the park along the way. After the guided part, you are free to continue exploring on your own. If you prefer to spend more time somewhere, take photos, have lunch or simply enjoy the park at your own pace, that’s completely fine. We also provide on our group Whatsapp clear instructions, so you can easily find your way around. Boat & Panoramic Train Included Your entrance ticket includes the electric boat ride and panoramic train ride inside the park. These are already included in your ticket, so there is nothing extra to pay for them. Plenty of Time to Enjoy the Park With around 5 hours in Plitvice, you have enough time to see the main sights without having to rush. Walk along the wooden paths, enjoy the waterfalls, take some photos, grab lunch or just sit down and enjoy the view. Our guide shows you the way and tells you about the park, but you are always free to explore on your own when you want. ✅ Why Choose Us? * 10+ years of experience working with guests in Croatia * Transportation from Zadar to Plitvice and back * Pre-booked entrance ticket * Around 5 hours inside the park * Route C with our local guide * Free time to explore on your own * Custom map and clear instructions * Electric boat and panoramic train included * Meeting point at Marka Marulića 7 * Optional hotel/apartment pickup for €5 or €10 per group * Your luggage stays safely on the bus * Rental discounts available exclusively for our guests Book your Plitvice trip from Zadar and let us take care of the rest.

Includes

Round-trip bus ride Free train and boat rides within the park Detailed map for self-guided exploration 6 hours inside the national park Free pick up from your hotel/apartment (Within a certain radius outside of the old town) Bike rental discount Free luggage storage in our office in the old town E-scooter rental discount

Excludes

National park entrance fees ( official price list of the National park is provided down) Note: ticket fees for the National park are: Adults: 1. October - 30. May 21 Euro 1. June - 30. September 35 Euro Students: 1. October - 30. May 15 Euro 1. June - 30 September 25 Euro Children 7-18 years old 1. October - 30. May - 7 Euro 1.June - 30. September 15 Euro Children under 7 years old have free entrance inside the park NOTE: TICKETS ARE RESERVED WITH THE NATIONAL PARK FOR OUR GUESTS AT THE ENTRANCE 1 - GUESTS WILL PAY FOR THE TICKETS ON THE DAY OF THE EXCURSION BY CASH IN OUR OFFICE

Important Information

  • The entire tour lasts around 10 hours, including travel time. You will see the upper lake and the lower lake of the park on our suggested route C which are the main highlights of the park. Follow the suggested route with our guide or without to experience the park’s highlights in about 4 hours, leaving 2 additional hours for leisure. Tickets are pre-arranged for instant access at Entrance 1. NOTE: TICKETS ARE RESERVED WITH THE NATIONAL PARK FOR OUR GUESTS - GUESTS WILL PAY FOR THE TICKETS ON THE DAY OF THE EXCURSION BY CASH IN OUR OFFICE

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