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7 Lake Day Trips in Croatia for Your Spare Day

7 day trips  ·  from $46 a seat

Book the lake day trips in Croatia that suit the day you have: short mornings, long full days, small groups, private cars. All 7 are priced, timed and reviewed.

Plitvice Lakes with Ticket & Rastoke Guided Tour from Zagreb - Rastoke: a small village with water at its doorstep
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Plitvice Lakes with Ticket & Rastoke Guided Tour from Zagreb

1.Plitvice Lakes with Ticket & Rastoke Guided Tour from Zagreb

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 966 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes in about 10 hours, with an English-speaking guide, park entry, electric boat, and panoramic vehicle included. Expect an 8.5-kilometer walk over uneven paths and steps. Small groups of up to eight are available, with guides such as Martina, Maja, and Dinko often praised for their care and local insight.

“Martina was amazing!! She was patient and knowledgeable. I learnt so many new facts and the lakes were incredible. I highly recommend this tour!!”

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From Zagreb: Plitvice Lakes Guided Group Day Trip

2.Plitvice Lakes Guided Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 613 reviews · 11 hours · from $76

Spend 11 hours traveling from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Sanja, Mia, or Marko. See Rastoke, walk beside 16 travertine lakes and waterfalls, ride the park boats, and stop for optional local food. Transport is comfortable, but the park entry fee is extra and payable in cash.

“The tour guide was very friendly and funny, the transportation was very nice. The tour itself was amazing, it’s a beautiful place. Would definitely recommend.”

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From Zagreb: Rastoke and Plitvice lakes Guided Day Trip - Four hours among 16 lakes and waterfalls
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From Zagreb: Rastoke and Plitvice lakes Guided Day Trip

3.Rastoke and Plitvice lakes Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 544 reviews · 10 hours · from $46Best value

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Marko, Marin, or Sasha. See old watermills, walk beside 16 lakes and waterfalls, and use the park boat and train when operating. The full-season route covers about 8.5 km, while winter access and transport can be limited.

“Today is the second tour with Pathfinder company and it was fantastic. We visited Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes and were amazing and a wonderful day. Special thanks to our tour guide Marko, he was fantastic, friendly with a sense of humour, and good knowledge of the country. Im 65 years old and in my opinion you need some level of fitness to walk around the lakes”

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From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Day Trip with Guide and Boat Tour - Meeting in Zadar and settling into the bus
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From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Day Trip with Guide and Boat Tour

4.From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Day Trip with Guide and Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 479 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Travel from central Zadar to Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Karlo, Tamara, Antonia, or Daniel. You get air-conditioned bus transport, a reserved park entry, electric boat and panoramic train rides, plus about four hours for Route B or C. Bring cash for the separate park ticket, water, snacks, and sturdy shoes.

“antonia was a great guide through the park! kept an easy pace and we had enough time for bathroom and snack breaks. the park itself is breathtaking and absolutely worth the trip!!!”

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From Split: Plitvice Lakes Full-Day Trip - The 7 a.m. meeting point on Split Riva
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From Split: Plitvice Lakes Full-Day Trip

5.Plitvice Lakes Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 389 reviews · 12 hours · from $57

Leave Split early for Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia’s famous chain of lakes and waterfalls. You’ll travel by air-conditioned coach, walk the wooden trails, see the Great Waterfall, and use the park’s boat and shuttle connections. Guides such as Mia, Ivanka, and Sanja often add history and practical help, though the tour is sold as unguided.

“Mia and Sonya were great guides! Told us lots of facts about the national parks and the different areas we went past on the bus! Also showed us some great spots around the national park and we had some free time at the end where we were free to explore where we wished in the national park”

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From Split or Trogir: Trogir and Blue Lagoon Half-Day Trip - Leaving Split by speedboat
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From Split or Trogir: Trogir and Blue Lagoon Half-Day Trip

6.From Split or Trogir: Trogir and Blue Lagoon Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 218 reviews · from $67

Travel by speedboat from Split or Trogir to the old town of Trogir, the Blue Lagoon, and Maslinica on Šolta. You get about an hour in Trogir, 75 minutes to swim, and 75 minutes in the fishing village. English-speaking skippers such as Beri, Ivana, Thomas, and Ivan keep the outing friendly and flexible.

“Great experience! Berry was the perfect skipper and gave us the freedom to dictate where/when/how long we’d want to stay at said destinations. Highly recommend!!”

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Plitvice Lakes National Park: Day Trip from Omiš - The early start and the 4-hour-15-minute bus journey
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Plitvice Lakes National Park: Day Trip from Omiš

7.Plitvice Lakes National Park: Day Trip from Omiš

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

Travel from Omiš to Plitvice Lakes National Park for a guided 4.5-hour visit through travertine barriers, waterfalls, canyons, and Upper and Lower Lakes. You’ll see the 255-foot Veliki Slap, take a 15-minute boat ride, and have guides such as Barry, Mia, or Ivanka leading in English. Park entry costs extra in cash.

“amazing day loved the tour our driver mickey was excellent and our tour guide berry was brilliant also absolutely recond this trip”

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