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Tours/Zadar/Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar

Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar

4.5(344)Zadar9 hours
VIATOR4.3(95)TRIPADVISOR4.6(249)
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar
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Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar

At a glance

Duration
9 hours
Price from
$52 / person
Location
Zadar, Croatia
Rating
4.5 / 5 · 344 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 50
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Zadar Adventures
Meeting point
Pick Up Location 2.At 7:15Am Departure PointAddressMarka Marulica 7Departure Point ( at the very entrance to the old town of Zadar and is easily accessible both on foot and by transport .

Description

Discover beauty of Plitvice Lakes exactly as you want. Tickets is not included in the price but our guide will collect them and you will enter in the park you will start walking and enjoying with our guide all around the Lakes. You may want to sit in the shade under the tree after walk, drink some water, listen sound of nature, check your surroundings, check your pictures…. The tour takes about 10 hours, including the ride and the time you spend in the National Park Plitvice ( about 5hours ). You can see the entire National park in 4-5 hours and you still have time for you. Enjoy in amazing nature and listen sound of clear water. Travel companion will pick up tickets for everyone and distribute them on the bus. When you get the tickets we'll go inside together as a group, and you are ready to start. If you need, we can keep your luggage while you're in the Park. At 3:45pm we get in the bus ( same parking from the morning). Start back at 4pm; arrival in Zadar at 6 pm.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
7:00 AM and 12:00 PM
Next available
Mon, Oct 5
Adult (ages 18–64)
$52
Senior (ages 65+)
$52
Youth (ages 11–17)
$47
Child (ages 4–10)
$45
Infant (ages 0–3)
$45

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.

Tour Options

Plitvice Lakes Morning Tour 9 hours

Duration: 9 hours Coach, MiniBus, VAN, Bus

Plitvice Lakes Afternoon Tour 8 hours

Guided Tour Duration: 8 hours Suggest few Routes Coach

Itinerary

Plitvice Lakes National Park
300 min

Info for Plitvice tour Excursion description: 1. Meeting Point: 6:50Am in our office Address Siroka Ulica 2 2. MEETING POINT 7:15Am Bus Departure Location Address Marulica Marulica 7 Bus Departure at 7:30Am Drive Time 2 Hours + Stop For A Break Before Entering in the Park. 20 minutes break, for toilet, breakfast…. Arrival expected around 10:15AM Guide will collect tickets and we will enter in the Park and start guide tour and free time tour. Time spending in beautiful surroundings 4-5!hours. Suggest routes: B-route, 4km C-route, 8km All includes walking part, boat tour and a panoramic train ride. Start point Entrance No.1 Finish point Entrance No. 1 3:00PM meet With Guide and bus 6:00PM- Arrive back to Zadar TICKET Entrance for the Park: Not Included in this price ( check our afternoon tour ). Ticket included Boat and train ride. Prepare cash for Entrance fee. 1.6.25.- 30.9.25. Adults 35€, Student 25€, Youth 15€, 1.10.-31.10. Adult 23€ Student 14€ Youth 6€

Plitvice Lakes National Park
Admission not included240 min

AFTERNOON TOUR, easy choice for people who want to sleep in the morning longer, avoiding big crowds, and paying less . Start at 12:00am from Zadar, 12:30am start bus ride, On the way to the Plitvice we have break 15 minutes for refreshments and relaxing. Arrival in the park at 3:10pm Guided tour 3,5 hours and 20 minutes free time. Finishing tour. 7pm start driving back to Zadar 9:0pm Arrival in Zadar Entrance Tickets is NOT INCLUDED in the Price of Afternoon tour. Our guide will waiting with tickets at Etrance 1 BRING CASH FOR ENTRANCE TICKET: Adult €25 Student €15 7-18 Year €10 0-7 Free

What's included

Included
Travel companion - guide
Guide
Boat and Train Tour in the Park
Suggestet route and guided tour
Parking Fees
ENTRANCE FEE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE - MORNINIG AND AFTERNOON TOUR
Transport with air conditioned minibus, coach, bus, mini van
Not included
Food and drinks
1.6.26. - 30.9.26. Adults 35€, Students 25€, Youth 15€, 1.10.-31.10. Adults 23€, Students 14€, Youth 6€

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.5
344 reviews
5
225
4
80
3
29
2
6
1
4

How it compares in Zadar

  • No. 7 by number of reviews among 374 tours in Zadar
  • Starting price $52 is 55% below the typical $115 for tours of similar length in Zadar

Excurgo comparison of 374 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Pick up service starts: From 7:15am - 8:00am. Time depends on the numbers and location of pickups

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar take?

Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar lasts about 9 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.

How much does Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar cost?

Prices start at $52 per person for this Zadar experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

How much does Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar cost for children?

Children aged 4–10 pay from $45, adults from $52.

Can I cancel Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Pick Up Location 2. At 7:15Am Departure Point. Address: Marka Marulica 7. Departure Point ( at the very entrance to the old town of Zadar and is easily accessible both on foot and by transport . Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 344 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Zadar Adventures.

Reviews(344)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

C
chef1885
September 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A bit underwhelming

Well organised trip but the description is a bit misleading. The extra cost for the entry ticket includes the boat and “train” ride. The guided walk was very rushed with no information shared about the park itself. Having a guide seemed a bit pointless.

D
Delyth_G
September 12, 2026 · via Viator
Stunning national park

Lovely day although a little long and limited options for food. The national park is stunning and the truck and boat rides meant we were able to cover a lot of ground.

B
Brian_D
September 11, 2026 · via Viator
Great overall experience,...

Great overall experience, just a few tips that might be helpful for a few. First, comfortable, clean bus, nice quick stop on the way for refreshments, very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Full, fun day worth every penny and minute. Just note, the office of the touring company, one of two places you can use as the meeting destination, is conveniently located in Old Town, but you'll want GPS to find it. Once there, an employee will walk you and anyone else who booked the tour 15-20 minutes to where the bus is actually parked. Be prepared to wait a little longer for others to arrive to the bus before heading out. On our tour, we were told upon arrival by a guide that there would be options for two different sets of hikes, but then a new guide arrived and said we would all do the same hikes. This was fine by me, but if you don't want to hike as much, just keep this in mind. Lastly, be prepared to possibly wait in line to board the boat and again to board the tram. This is not the tour company's issue...it's just how it might be based on how many people are also visiting that day. Once you return, just be prepared to figure out your own way back from the bus. Again, it's about another 15-20 minute walk back to where the Old Town meeting spot.

D
Devin_H
September 10, 2026 · via Viator
Hiking the park

The guide had a lot of information about the park and kept us moving so we could see everything. We really enjoyed the experience!

Y
Yolanda_G
August 29, 2026 · via Viator
A great experience

The Lakes Tour guide and the vehicle driver were very good. What I did not like is that Zadar Adventure does not drop you off at the starting meeting point at the end of the excursion; they drop you off at another place further from the center.

J
Jim_B
August 28, 2026 · via Viator
Start at the end

Lots of small waterfalls. The water colour is spectacular. Going to the largest waterfall at the end would be sufficient

A
Ashley_W
August 25, 2026 · via Viator
Lakes amazing, tour guide poor

Plitvice lakes are amazing. The guided tour was most disappointing and was done via WhatsApp with instructions where to go. There was no information on the site, the history or anything. Amazing scenery but tour guide disappointing

5
558ninadv
August 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A good Day at Plitvice National Park

We had a wonderful experience. The guided tour was moderately paced and everyone got enough time to take breathtaking photos. The pick up and drop-off was very punctual. Overall it was a really good trip.

Operator response

It was a pleasure hosting you! Thank you for your kind words and support.

A
adamfletcher_1997
July 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Okay

Felt like the tour was rushed, guide didnt really guide, was forced to do certain routes to cut the day short. Compulsory forced stops which didnt need to happen, just sat waiting rather than exploring.

Operator response

Thanks for your review!

T
Trail576143
June 19, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic park, absolutely worth visiting, do not be afraid of not knowing the language..

Beautiful experience. Even though we were the only Italians and the guide in English, Mónica made us feel at ease by using the group WhatsApp and gestures. Thank you, Mónica

Operator response

Grazie! Mi fa molto piacere sapere che il tour ti è piaciuto. Spero di rivederti presto!

$52/ person
4.5(344)
Duration9 hours
LanguagesEN
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