Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Discover some of Croatia's most beautiful landscapes on this sightseeing tour from Zagreb to the Plitvice lakes and Rastoke!
During your guided tour to the Plitvice Lakes, you'll discover the Plitvice Lakes National Park. This park is the most visited in Croatia and was voted the most beautiful national park in Europe. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, the Plitvice Lakes National Park is made up of 16 lakes linked by streams and waterfalls.
The village of Rastoke is connected to the Plitvice Lakes by the River Korana, and also has a number of waterfalls that provide a magical backdrop. A guided tour of Rastoke will give you an insight into historic Croatia and allow you to enjoy an enchanting and picturesque setting. Don't forget your camera!
On this tour to the Plitvice lakes and Rastoke from Zagreb, you will be accompanied by a professional guide in a group of no more than 8 people. The guide will be able to reveal all the secrets of the sites visited and will be able to tell you all about Croatian culture. He'll also be able to advise you on the best itineraries for visiting the Plitvice Lakes Park!
As far as the itinerary of this day tour is concerned, you will leave Zagreb in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. You will travel first to Rastoke and then to the Plitvice Lakes. The visit to the park includes an 8.5 km (5.3mi.) walk, a boat trip and a ride on the tourist train. After visiting the Plitvice Lakes National Park, you will return to Zagreb. All you'll need to do is relax and enjoy the drive back through the Croatian mountain countryside.
The guided tour from Zagreb is an ideal way to discover Croatia's must-see places with ease! All you need to do is let yourself be guided by professionals and enjoy the experience! What's more, the activity is accessible to children aged 1 and over, making it an ideal excursion for the whole family.
Discover Croatia's most enchanting waterfalls. Book this guided sightseeing tour to the Plitvice lakes and Rastoke from Zagreb now!
- 1.5hrs drive from Zagreb to Rastoke : during the drive, your licensed driver will get you familiar with the itinerary for the day, as well as information about the sites you are visiting and the general history of Croatia
- Visit of Rastoke
- 30 minutes drive to the Plitvice lakes
- Tour of the Plitvice lakes : 8.5km (5.3mi.) of walking, a boat ride, and a tourist train ride
- 2hrs drive back to Zagreb
Participants have to be able to walk a distance of 8.5km (5.3mi.) with some steep parts.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior at the meeting point.
Special terms
This activity includes a moderate amount of walking with some steep parts. It is not recommended for travelers with health issues and with walking difficulties.
This activity is not accessible to wheelchairs or strollers.
Depending on the weather conditions some parts of the park might be restricted and the train and electric boats might not operate.
In the off season, the tour lasts less than 10 hours.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Pick-up is available for the following hotels : Hotel Esplanade - Mihanovićeva ulica 1, 10000 Zagreb; Hotel Sheraton - Ulica kneza Borne 2, 10000 Zagreb; Hotel Westin - Ulica Izidora Kršnjavog 1, 10000 Zagreb; Manda Heritage Hotel - Draškovićeva ulica 15a, 10000 Zagreb; Hotel Double Tree by Hilton - Ulica grada Vukovara 269A, 10000 Zagreb; Best Western Premier Hotel Astoria - Petrinjska 71, 10 000 Zagreb; Hotel Canopy by Hilton-Ulica kneza Branimira 29, 10 000 Zagreb; Hotel Garden Inn, Radnička cesta 21, 10000 Zagreb; Hotel 9, Avenija Marina Držića 9, 10000 Zagreb; Hotel International - Miramarska 24, 10000 Zagreb; Hotel Zonar - Trg Krešimira Čosića 9, 10000 Zagreb; Hotel Central, Branimirova 3, 10000 Zagreb; Hotel Laguna, Kranjčevićeva ulica 29, 10000 Zagreb
You'll receive pick-up details the day before departure.
- Licensed English speaking guide
- A/C vehicle
- Rastoke Village visit
- Entrance ticket for Plitvice lakes
- Tour of Plitvice lakes
- Boat and train ride inside the park
- Pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only, please check special terms)
- Food
- Drinks
- Tips
- Hiking shoes
- Comfortable clothing adapted to the weather
- Backpack
- Packed lunch
- Bottle of water
- Snacks
- Passport or European ID
- Camera
