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The 4 Best Plitvice Lakes National Park Tours

4 tours  ·  from $16 a head

The 4 best plitvice lakes national park tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Bus and Boat Ride - Starting at Entrance 1 and the lower lakes
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Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Bus and Boat Ride

1.Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Bus and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,303 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $40Our pick

Walk Plitvice’s lower lakes, upper lakes, or both with an English-speaking guide such as Leopold, Patricia, or Dalibor. You’ll follow forest paths, ride the electric boat, and return by panoramic train, with time for photos and breaks along the way.

“The tour was beautiful. Our tour guide, Leopold, was amazing and probably the best tour guide I’ve ever met.”

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Plitvice Lakes National Park Admission Ticket - Why the early morning matters
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Plitvice Lakes National Park Admission Ticket

2.Plitvice Lakes National Park Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 832 reviews · 1 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $15Best value

Book entry to Plitvice Lakes National Park and explore at your own pace. Your ticket covers the trails, boardwalks, panoramic shuttle buses, and electric boat across Kozjak Lake. Choose Entrance 1 or 2, arrive within 55 minutes of your time, and plan for hills, crowds, and lots of walking.

“The waterfalls were breathtaking and the water was stunning - all the vibrant colors. We enjoyed the hike as well.”

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Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride - Paying for entry at the park entrance
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Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride

3.Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 802 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Walk 4 to 5 km through Plitvice Lakes with a local guide, visiting the upper and lower lakes, viewpoints, waterfalls, and a 15-minute boat ride. Guides such as Samantha, Christian, Angelo, and Bethsy add useful park and Croatia context. Park entry costs extra in cash.

“We really enjoyed the tour! Bethsy showed us around the park wonderfully, explaining everything with great attention to detail. On top of that, she took many beautiful photos for us to remember the day. We’d happily do it again – highly recommended!”

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From Zadar: Round-Trip Transfer to Plitvice Lakes - Leaving Zadar in an air-conditioned vehicle
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From Zadar: Round-Trip Transfer to Plitvice Lakes

4.Round-Trip Transfer to Plitvice Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 276 reviews · from $47

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes by air-conditioned bus or minibus, get help with skip-the-line park entry, then explore the waterfalls and terraced lakes at your own pace before returning around 3 PM. Guides may include Ivan, Marko, or Ante.

“The trip was fantastic. It's an incredibly beautiful place, not to be missed when visiting Croatia. Our guide was great and the bus very comfortable.”

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