Zadar to Plitvice lakes: Guided tour with pre-booked tickets
Description
✅ Hotel/Apartment Pickup There is an extra 5 euro fee to pay for this service (up to 4 people) or 10 euro fee (4+ people) ✅ Skip the Line with Pre-Booked Tickets Tickets are arranged in advance for Entrance 1 – no waiting, just smooth entry. ✅ Guided or Self-Guided – Your Choice Explore with our knowledgeable guide or enjoy the freedom of a self-guided visit. ✅ Flexible Experience with Map & Route With 6 hours in the park, use our suggested 4-hour route and enjoy 2 extra hours for photos, lunch or relaxation. ✅ Full-Day Adventure (~10 Hours) Includes round-trip transport, logistics, and plenty of free time to explore. ✅ Extras Included Enjoy the scenic boat ride and electric train ride – both included in your experience. ✅ Ticket Info National Park entrance fees are not included. Please bring cash and check the "Additional Info" section for prices. ✅ BONUS: Show your booking at our agency and get a discount on bike or e-scooter rental!
Tour Options
Itinerary
7:30 AM – Pickup & Meeting Point If you're staying in Zadar Old Town or nearby, we’ll meet at our office. If you're staying elsewhere in Zadar, hotel/apartment pickup is included in the price – no extra charge. For accommodations outside of town, we’ll arrange pickup individually; an additional fee may apply depending on the location. You’ll receive your exact pickup time in front of your building. IMPORTANT: Please bring cash for the entrance tickets and a fuel surcharge. We pre-book national park tickets for all our guests every day to ensure smooth entry without delays.
9:00 AM – Refreshment Stop On the way to Plitvice Lakes, we make a short 20-minute stop at a local supermarket. This is the perfect opportunity to buy food, drinks, or snacks for the day. Guests are also welcome to bring their own food or enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants inside the national park.
10:00 AM – Arrival at Plitvice Lakes (Gate 1) We arrive at Entrance Gate 1 of Plitvice Lakes around 10:00 AM. Tickets are pre-booked for all participants – no waiting in lines! Our driver will collect the tickets and guide you through the entry process smoothly. Ticket prices can be found in the “Exclusions” section of this tour listing, or on the official website of Plitvice Lakes National Park.
Free Time in the Park – Explore at Your Own Pace You’ll have up to 6 hours to explore the breathtaking Plitvice Lakes. We’ll provide you with a map and a suggested walking route, designed to show you all the highlights in approximately 4 hours, leaving you with 2 extra hours to relax, take stunning photos, or enjoy lunch in the park. You can choose to: Join our guide for a more informative experience, Or explore on your own – the choice is yours! We’ll stay in touch throughout your visit, and if you're running late, no worries – we’ll wait for you at the meeting point near Gate 1.
4:00 PM – Meeting Point & Return to Zadar At 4:00 PM, we meet again at the same location near Gate 1 to begin our return trip to Zadar. Traveling onward to Zagreb or Rijeka? No problem! We’ll gladly drop you off at the local bus station, where frequent buses connect to both cities. It's easy and convenient. Your luggage stays safely on our vehicle while you explore the park – no need to carry anything with you during the tour.
Around 6:00 PM – Return to Zadar & Hotel Drop-Off We arrive back in Zadar at approximately 6:00 PM. If your accommodation is located within the Zadar pick-up zone, we’ll drop you off directly at your hotel or apartment – just like we picked you up. This is the perfect way to finish your day: no stress, no extra walking, just a comfortable ride back after a full day of exploring one of the most beautiful places in Europe.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hotel pick up and drop off is available in Zadar town only with an additional charge ! And the time of pick up depends on which side of town your apartment is , we will contact you about this matter in advance .
- We recommend good walking shoes for this excursion.
- Tickets are booked for entrance 1 , 10:00 am , please bring cash for tickets !
- Entrance ticket prices for adults : April , May and October - 25 euro , June July and September - 35 euro , March - 10 euro. Students(with student ID) and Children (7-17) get cheaper tickets
- Student pricelist for the entrance: 1.April - 31.May - 15euro, 1.June - 30.September 27 euro)
- Children 7-17 pricelist for the entrance: 1.April - 31.May - 7 euro, 1. June - 30.September - 15 euro
- Children under 7 years of age have a free entry inside the park
- Please note: All travelers, including children under 7, pay for transportation and guiding services. Entrance tickets to Plitvice Lakes are not included in the tour price and are paid separately at our office, we have them ready and reserved for our customers in advance. Children under 7 receive free entrance to the national park (as per park rules), but the transfer and guide service is charged.
Reviews(284)
Very convenient for people not driving. Also flexible arrangements to ensure all participants were safely picked up and returned.
When i booked itinformed that we would stay at the park until 4pm. At 3 pm we had to leave before get to the end of the walk . The guide took us with the bus on the road! Terrible hurry like it.
Hello Patricia, We are sorry to hear our guide did not meet your expectations. We will investigate further with the guide what happened on the day you were going and take appropriate action and make sure that this situation doesn't happen again.
This natural wonder is amazing. The trip went smoothly and was very enjoyable. A good walk of approximately 8-9km, included a boat ride across one of the lakes and a 'train ride' home.
Thank you Damien! We are happy you joined us on the excursion and that you liked it! :D
So beautiful and well worth going to! Nice walking pace that allows for plenty of picture taking and rest stops. So many waterfalls - each one unique. Make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes as recommenced. Bring water to drink along the way. Use toilets whenever you have a chance since not frequent.
Thank you Teresa, We are really glad that you enjoyed the tour :)
Gorgeous place to visit, loved that we could do it on our own without having to stay with the group.
Thank you so much Karen! We appreciate your kind review :)
Great way to get to Plitvice without stressing about transportation! And it’s absolutely beautiful, definitely worth the time it takes to get there.
Thank you for your review Victoria! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the lakes and that we could make your excursion stress free :)
Very enjoyable. Easy to book. Great experience. Hassle free and no need to stand in queue to get tickets
Thank you for your review Mary! It was a pleasure having you with us :)
What a great experience. We couldn’t believe how beautiful it was everywhere you looked. The waterfalls were awesome.
Thank you Nancy, we are glad you enjoyed the tour! :)
Met ys close to the cruise ship. Kept in touch throughout the day via a WhatsApp group chat. Good guidance. Allowed a stop en route to get food cheaper. We had spare time so took us to Zadar old town before we had to get back to our ship
Thank you for your review Lorraine!
Basically a bus ride to and from Plitvic Lakes. The pick up point in Zadar wasn’t determined until the day before but it worked well for us. The cash only park entrance fees were 2 EUR more than direct from the park itself. If I would have known which entrance we were going to, I would have bought online. The operator basically requires the use of WhatsApp which caused some problems. The operator indicated they would compensate us for the cost in dealing with the problem but that never happened. Not the worst but not the best either.
