Stunning Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke

What to expect

Discover the natural beauty of rural Croatia and get enchanted with the most visited National park of the country. Visit the picturesque watermill village of Rastoke, then head to Plitvice Lakes– world renowned UNESCO Natural Heritage site. Become one with nature and embrace the stunning beauty of the waterfalls and the lakes that will surround you. In addition, be accompanied by a licensed guide that knows all the ins and outs.

Duration: 10,00 hours (approx.)

Inclusions

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Rastoke visit
• Plitvice Lakes National Park admission fee (train and boat ride included)
• Licensed tour guide
• Hotel pick-up and drop off (selected hotels only)

Useful information

• In Plitvice lakes we visit all of the Lower lakes and the highlights of the Upper lakes (approximately 8,5 kilometers/ 5 miles walk). Your guide is at your disposal throughout the day and leads you inside of the park.
• A moderate amount of walking is involved with some steep parts – please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes. Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities. Not wheelchair accessible. Not recommended for children younger than three years old and travelers with health issues.
• Please check the weather conditions in the park day before the tour and make sure to dress appropriately. Depending on the weather conditions some parts of the park might be restricted.
• The tour operates in all weather conditions.
• Please note:  November 1st through March 31st, the panoramic trains and electric boats do not operate. Tour will be operated on foot during these periods.
• This tour is limited to 15 people – Small group for a great experience!

Full itinerary

• Kick off your day with a pick up from your centrally located Zagreb hotel.
• Arrive at the historic village of Rastoke, situated at the confluence of Slunjčica and Korana rivers. Stroll around the well-preserved watermills and picturesque waterfalls, and admire the unique architecture of the houses built along the river.
• Continue to Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of the oldest national parks in Southeast Europe and the largest in Croatia. Follow your guide on a walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage listed park, which is famous for its 16 lakes connected by a series of waterfalls.
• Start your walking tour of the park with your expert guide that knows all the ins and outs. Get enchanted with the stunning nature that surrounds you while your guide shares interesting tidbits and leads you through the forest parts and board pathways on the lakes.
• Discover all the highlights of the park (both Lower and Upper lakes). Cap off your visit with a boat cruise across the largest lake and a panoramic train ride, soaking up the breathtaking views and pure air.

Daily departures from your centrally located hotel/hostel /apartment.  Please advise your preferred departure point and pick up time upon booking. Exact pick up time will be advised 24 hours prior to your departure.

If your accommodation is not centrally located, the meeting point is: Trg Nikola Subic Zrinski 2 in front of the Meteorological station. This is a small display that shows temperature and barometric pressure on the north side of the park.