Plitvice Lakes Walking Tour
Guided 4-hour walking tour through Plitvice Lakes National Park with an expert local guide, boardwalks, boat ride, and panoramic train included.
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Key Highlights
- 4-hour guided tour covering both Lower and Upper Lakes
- Skip-the-line entrance with certified English-speaking guide
- Walk iconic wooden boardwalks above turquoise pools
- See Veliki Slap, Croatia's tallest waterfall at 78m
- Electric boat ride across Lake Kozjak included
- Panoramic train ride back to starting point
- Small groups of 10–15 for personalised experience
- Suitable for all fitness levels — rated easy
About This Activity
Experience the magic of Croatia's most famous national park on a guided walking tour of Plitvice Lakes. This expertly led excursion takes you along the iconic wooden boardwalks suspended above turquoise pools and cascading waterfalls, providing an immersive introduction to the park's 16 interconnected lakes and 92 documented waterfalls. Starting from Entrance 1, your knowledgeable local guide brings the landscape to life with insights into the park's unique travertine geology, diverse wildlife, and UNESCO World Heritage history.
The 4-hour tour covers the highlights of both the Lower and Upper Lakes, including views of Veliki Slap — Croatia's tallest waterfall at 78 metres. You'll ride the silent electric boat across crystal-clear Lake Kozjak, the park's largest lake, and return via the panoramic train. Small group sizes of 10–15 participants ensure a personalised experience and allow your guide to share the best photo spots and quieter boardwalk sections away from the crowds.
All transport within the park — electric boats and panoramic trains — is included alongside your skip-the-line entrance ticket. The route follows flat boardwalks rated easy, suitable for families with children and visitors of all fitness levels. Sturdy walking shoes with grip are recommended as wooden surfaces can be slippery when wet. The tour operates year-round, with each season revealing a different character: frozen waterfalls in winter, wildflowers in spring, lush green canopy in summer, and golden foliage in autumn.
Guided walking tours of Plitvice Lakes start from approximately €45 per person. Advance booking is strongly recommended during summer months (June–September) when daily visitor limits are enforced. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable conditions with fewer crowds. Bring a rain jacket, sunscreen, water, and a camera with a polarising filter to capture the famous turquoise colours at their best.
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