The 4 Best Private National Park Tours in Croatia

1.Private experience of Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes from Zagreb

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $205Our pick

Leave Zagreb at 8 a.m. for a private, 10 to 12-hour day with English-speaking guide Karlo or another Bespoke Croatia guide. Visit waterfall-filled Rastoke, sample local cheese in Rakovica, then walk Plitvice’s Upper and Lower Lakes with the included boat and bus rides. Homemade charcuterie, snacks, water, and hotel pickup are included. Park admission costs extra.

“Karlo enabled us to have an exceptional day! He provided us with a detailed history of Croatia and the region on the way to Platvice Lakes from Zagreb. The vehicle and drive were highly professional. The tour itself was super organized and Karlo was able to customize based on our interest and crowd control. We really appreciated the charcuterie from his family’s farm and the chocolate snacks that he provided. He even helped us book dinner reservations at a local, authentic Zagreb restaurant.”

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2.Private Speedboat tour to National Park Kornati Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $205

You’ll spend about eight hours with a private skipper exploring northern Kornati National Park from Zadar. Swim and snorkel in Lojena Bay, visit Mana Island’s fortress, and set the pace for your day. Skipper Ivan is praised for finding quiet places away from the busiest beaches. Telašćica Nature Park is an optional extension.

“Ivan was a great driver / guide and took us to quiet places to hike / swim / snorkel away from the tourist masses. We started early so we got time at the popular beach while it was still quiet. I would recommend this trip.”

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3.Full-Day Private Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park from Zadar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $240

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Terezija or Marta. You get about four hours in the park, a packed lunch, and a route adapted to your schedule. Cruise passengers can be collected at the port, while hotel and apartment pickup is available in Zadar. Entrance costs extra.

“What a beautiful National Park! Hard to describe the vibrant color of the water unless you see it in person. Terezia was a wonderful guide driving us to and from the park along with guiding us through the park. This is definitely a must see if you have time while in Croatia.”

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4.Private Plitvice Lakes National park tour from Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $421

Leave Split at 7:30 a.m. with a private guide such as Ivan, Andrej, Roko, or Tiho for a full day at Plitvice Lakes. Expect a 2.5 to 3 hour drive each way, about four hours in the park, wooden walkways, waterfalls, ferries, and plenty of steps. Lunch is optional and park admission costs extra.

“What a beautiful area to explore. Good exercise too! Andrea was a wonderful driver and guide. We had just the right amount of time with him and then the last portion of the hike we were on our own and met him to drive back Great conversations in the car about Croatia customs and life.”

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