NATIONAL PARKS · WATERFALL AND LAKES PARK TOURS IN CROATIA

Waterfall and Lakes Park Tours in Croatia: Our 15 Favourites

27 park days  ·  from $16 a head

The good waterfall and lakes park tours in Croatia fill up first, and in high season they fill up weeks out. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour - Starting in central Split and settling into the coach
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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

1.Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,002 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Travel from Split to Plitvice Lakes National Park in an air-conditioned bus or van, with an English-speaking guide, panoramic boat ride, and electric train included. Expect about four hours in the park, roughly 5 kilometers of walking on uneven paths, and a separate €40 entrance fee. Guides such as Sanja, Lovro, Ivana, and Luka are praised for clear explanations and good group management.

“Ivana from Booker travel agency was our guide; she was outstanding, very knowledgeable friendly and provided a lot of recommendations for Split Hi 5 to Ivana”

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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour - Starting in central Split and settling into the coach
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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

2.Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,355 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Split or Trogir to Plitvice Lakes National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Ivanka, Mia, or Elena. Expect about four hours in the park, walking beside waterfalls and lakes, a short boat crossing, photo stops, and a long but comfortable coach ride. The entrance fee is extra and paid in cash.

“Had a fabulous time at plitvice Lakes, the lakes were stunning, our tour guide Oliver was fantastic he was friendly and chatty, knowledgeable and organised and offered to take photos for the group at different points which was appreciated by all. The lunch stop served burgers, sandwiches and chips ect, something to note is they are only taking card payments so do bring a bank card. We stopped off at a service station on the way there and on the way back and we was made aware of all toilet facilities when at the park also. We travelled on a full size bus with only 20 of us in the…”

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Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Day Tour from Split - Walking the Upper Lakes
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Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Day Tour from Split

3.Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Day Tour from Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,948 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $78

Leave Split at 7 a.m. for a guided visit to Plitvice Lakes, Croatia’s famous UNESCO site. Guides such as Mia, Ivanka, Barry, and Mate lead the four-hour park walk through the Upper and Lower Lakes, with time for photos, waterfalls, and optional lunch. Transport, insurance, and selected hotel pickup are included, but park entry is extra and payable in cash.

“This is truly one of the prettiest places I have ever seen. It was a long day to travel from Split but worth it. If your elderly and don’t want/can’t walk it could be too much as 2 in our group we’re very tired.”

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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming - At Skradinski Buk, waterfalls and wooden paths
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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming

4.Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,710 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $32

Travel from Split to Krka National Park in an air-conditioned vehicle, walk around Skradinski Buk with an English-speaking guide, and take a short river boat ride. You then get free time in Primošten for swimming, lunch, or wine tasting. Outside swimming season, the second stop changes to Trogir.

“Krka was beautiful but we were not prepared for a cooler day. It was very cool and cloudy and we ended up being cold, but enjoyed the park. The stop afterwards was also great! Ante was a fabulous guide, giving just enough information without hovering like some tours. We appreciated his sarcasm as well!”

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Plitvice Lakes National Park Admission Ticket - The Lower Lakes: waterfalls close to the path
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Plitvice Lakes National Park Admission Ticket

5.Plitvice Lakes National Park Admission Ticket

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

Book timed admission to Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes National Park, then explore the Lower and Upper Lakes at your own pace. Your ticket includes shuttle buses and the electric boat on Kozjak Lake, plus every marked trail and boardwalk. This is self-guided, though guides such as Leopold, Karlo, and Dalibor are associated with separate guided visits.

“Spectacular scenery and a stunning backdrop. We loved the way the lakes were each lower elevation than the last. Not too crowed today either.”

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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour - Starting in central Split and settling into the coach
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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

6.Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 672 reviews · 12 hours · from $76

Spend about 4.5 hours exploring Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Sanja, Luka, Ivana, or Richard. Walk roughly 9 km past 16 lakes and waterfalls, then ride a park boat or train. The comfortable coach, planned route, and WhatsApp updates make this a practical, full-day trip from Split.

“The tour was amazing. Not only the park but also our guide, Sanja. She was really nice and always showing how much she loves the park! I recommend 10/10”

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From Zagreb: Plitvice Lakes National Park Tour with Tickets - Rastoke: a small waterfall village before the big park
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From Zagreb: Plitvice Lakes National Park Tour with Tickets

7.Plitvice Lakes National Park Tour with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 444 reviews · 10 hours · from $123

Travel from central Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes in an air-conditioned van with Wi-Fi, water, a snack, and a bilingual guide. You get 40 minutes in Rastoke and about four hours on foot among lakes, travertine barriers, and waterfalls. Guides such as Ivan, Patrik, Luka, and Stjepan are praised for clear explanations and thoughtful pacing.

“Fantastic day out! Beautiful views - truly magical. Our guide Nev was amazing, truly knowledgeable and super friendly. Would highly recommend.”

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From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes National Park Tour - Entering Plitvice Lakes National Park
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From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes National Park Tour

8.Plitvice Lakes National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 282 reviews · 8 hours · from $53

Travel from Zadar by air-conditioned bus to Plitvice Lakes National Park for a guided walk among terraced lakes, wooden paths, waterfalls, and forested cliffs. You will cross Kozjak Lake by electric boat and ride the park train. Guides speak English and German. Park admission costs extra, and sturdy shoes are essential.

“The limestone rock and crystal clear water make a great partnership for creating the beautiful hues from azure to deep blue. Water cascades over rocky ledges and through gravel races and a variety of fish entertain along the walkways. Just a bit too crowded in mid July for my liking.”

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From Zadar: Krka National Park and Waterfalls Day Trip - Why Skradinski Buk earns the long day
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From Zadar: Krka National Park and Waterfalls Day Trip

9.Krka National Park and Waterfalls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 255 reviews · 9 hours · from $48

Travel from Zadar by air-conditioned bus or van to Krka National Park, where a licensed English or German-speaking guide introduces you to Skradinski Buk, old water mills, local plants, and wildlife. A boat cruise links Skradin with the waterfalls. Depending on the date, you also visit Šibenik or Skradin. Park admission costs extra.

“The place was beautiful. Wish I done the boat in the lake. Bus was late because people can't get out of bed on time so delayed everyone else. Supprised a company is happy to upset all their customers because of people not honouring their commitment be getting their buts there on time. Mostly Germans on trip so info was mainly for them.”

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Vodice: Krka Waterfalls National Park Boat Tour - From Vodice to St Nicholas Fortress
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Vodice: Krka Waterfalls National Park Boat Tour

10.Vodice: Krka Waterfalls National Park Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 250 reviews · from $93

Leave Vodice at 9:00 on a traditional boat with Destina Boat Excursions, passing St Nicholas Fortress and Šibenik before collecting fresh mussels from a local farm. After a scenic ride through the Krka estuary and canyon, you get about three hours to explore Skradinski Buk, old watermills, and Jaruga hydroelectric plant. Guide Goran and a multilingual crew help bring the day together.

“Fantastic friendly crew on board. My son recently had his birthday and one of the staff gave him a Coke on the house! A lovely treat. Mussels for brunch were delicious as was the fresh bread. Boat ride was relaxing in the blistering heat. We had plenty of time to explore Krka National Park and get sweet treats before return journey. We were dropped right in front of our hotel too - ideal! Highly recommend 👌”

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Private experience of Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes from Zagreb - From Zagreb to Karlovac, with Croatia explained along the way
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Private experience of Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes from Zagreb

11.Private experience of Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes from Zagreb

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

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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From Zagreb: Plitvice Lakes National Park Full-Day Tour - The Three-Hour Ride Through Lika
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From Zagreb: Plitvice Lakes National Park Full-Day Tour

12.Plitvice Lakes National Park Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 98 reviews · 10h 30m · from $76

Travel from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Sanja, Mia, or Maggie. Walk among 16 turquoise lakes and waterfalls, then ride the park boat and panoramic train. The day runs about 10.5 hours, with comfortable transport, a café stop, and a restaurant break. Bring cash for the separate park entry fee.

“overall it was ok. drive was slow however, the bus. but confortable bus.”

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Plitvice Lakes National Park - Inspiration Buggy Tour - Starting in Grabovac, not at the park gates
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Plitvice Lakes National Park – Inspiration Buggy Tour

13.Plitvice Lakes National Park – Inspiration Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 3h 30m · from $151

Drive a MY23 Maverick Sport Max DPS 1000R buggy through the wider Plitvice area with an English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Drežnik Old Town, the abandoned Željava air base, the KLEK military complex, Tito’s former villa, Korana’s old water mill, and a Plitvice waterfall viewpoint. Arijana is among the named guides.

“Amazing ride. It was nice to drive myself and the buggy is strong. We saw many interesting sites, I recommend this to anyone who can drive.”

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Plitvice Lakes National Park: Day Trip from Omiš - Leaving Hotel Plaža before the day gets busy
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Plitvice Lakes National Park: Day Trip from Omiš

14.Plitvice Lakes National Park: Day Trip from Omiš

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 41 reviews · 12 hours · from $76

Travel from Omiš to Plitvice Lakes for a guided walk past travertine barriers, waterfalls, canyons, and sparkling lakes. You’ll see the 255-foot Great Waterfall, explore the Upper Lakes, and take a 15-minute boat ride around the Lower Lakes. Guides may include Mia, Barry, or Ivanka. Entry tickets and lunch cost extra.

“Very nice place to see and the guide Barry was well educated to explain and tell everything”

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Plitvice Lakes National Park Tour from Zadar - Walking the Lower Lakes and reaching Veliki Slap
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Plitvice Lakes National Park Tour from Zadar

15.Plitvice Lakes National Park Tour from Zadar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 35 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend 8 to 9 hours traveling from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park with a driver-guide. Walk the Lower Lakes, see Veliki Slap, cross Lake Kozjak by boat, and return by air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Ivana and Zrinka have received warm praise, but the large group, extra park admission, and tight schedule require careful planning.

“Such beautiful lakes, a great excursion which was well organised and a lot of fun. Highly recommend a visit”

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Full-Day Private Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park from Zadar - A private morning pickup designed for tight schedules
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Full-Day Private Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park from Zadar

16★ 5.0Full-Day Private Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park from ZadarFrom $24032 reviews

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