Croatia’s 1st national park
Discover Croatia’s largest national park and its 16 interconnected lakes. Walk wooden walkways and see over 90 impressive waterfalls surrounded by forests.
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Plitvice Lakes Tour from Split
Skip-the-line ticket | Electric boat cruise and panoramic train ride | Reserve now & pay later
Join a guided Plitvice Lakes tour from Split to Croatia’s famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore 16 lakes, enjoy a boat ride and panoramic train, walk wooden trails, and see 90+ waterfalls including Veliki Slap.
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About Plitvice Lakes Tour from Split
Join a Plitvice Lakes tour from Split — a guided day trip to Croatia’s famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the 16 lakes, enjoy a relaxing boat ride, and take a scenic panoramic train through the park.
Walk wooden trails with your guide, learn local history, and see over 90 waterfalls up close, including Veliki Slap — Croatia’s highest waterfall at 78 m (256 ft).
Your priority entry ticket is included. Secure your spot now and pay later, with free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Organized return transfer
Relax in an air-conditioned vehicle to Plitvice Lakes. Take in scenery as you pass small villages and green fields — drive time is about 3 to 3.5 hours each way.
Boat and train ride
After the walking tour, rest your feet on a panoramic train through the park. Enjoy an electric boat ride across Kozjak, the largest lake, for close-up waterfall views.
No waiting in lines
Your priority entry ticket is included. Skip the long lines and head straight into the park with your group.
Expert tour guide
A certified guide shares park facts — including that Plitvice is home to about 30% of Croatia’s total flora — and paces the day so you don’t miss Upper and Lower Lakes.
Flexible booking options
Reserve now & pay later. If plans change, cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Spend a day at Plitvice Lakes
Founded in 1949, Plitvice covers almost 300 km² (116 sq mi). Sixteen lakes cascade between Upper and Lower sections via 90+ waterfalls. Emerald and deep-blue colors shift with light and minerals in the water.
Guided walk and scenic boat ride
Skip the ticket line and visit both Upper and Lower Lakes, including Veliki Slap. Ancient beech and pine forests shelter bears, wolves and rare birds. Halfway through, relax on an electric boat across Kozjak Lake.
Train ride and return to Split
End with a panoramic train through forests, clear lakes and cliffs — a last look at the park before meeting your group for the air-conditioned bus back to Split.
Tour highlights
- Round-trip transportation from Split
- Tour guide
- Entry ticket (skip-the-line)
- Electric boat cruise
- Panoramic train ride
- Upper & Lower Lakes including Veliki Slap
- Insurance included
Languages: English
Itinerary
Expect roughly 4.5 hours of walking (~8 km / 5 miles) on wooden walkways and gentle uphill sections — suitable for most fitness levels. Meeting point: Booker Travel Agency office, Marulićeva ul. 4, 21000 Split.
- MorningDepart Split
Meet at Marulićeva ul. 4 and travel ~3–3.5 hours toward Plitvice with a short rest stop along the way.
- ArriveSkip-the-line entry
Priority tickets ready — head straight into the park with your certified guide.
- WalkUpper & Lower Lakes
Wooden trails, 90+ waterfalls and Veliki Slap — Croatia’s tallest waterfall.
- BoatKozjak Lake cruise
Electric boat across the park’s largest lake for close-up waterfall views.
- TrainPanoramic train
Scenic ride through forests, lakes and cliffs before regrouping.
- EveningReturn to Split
Air-conditioned bus back to Split.
Meeting point
Meet your guide at the Booker Travel Agency office. Address: Marulićeva ul. 4, 21000, Split.
What's included
- Tour guide
- Entry ticket to Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Transportation
- Electric boat cruise and panoramic train ride
- Insurance
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Interesting facts about Plitvice Lakes
Wildlife haven
Home to over 259 animal species including deer, bears, wolves and wild boars — one of Croatia’s richest wildlife areas.
Butterfly paradise
321 butterfly species, including some rare and endangered worldwide.
A birdwatcher’s dream
168 bird species recorded — from owls and woodpeckers to eagles and hawks; 37 are endangered and protected.
A botanical treasure
More than 1,400 plant species and subspecies — about 30% of all plant life in Croatia.
Frozen waterfalls in winter
When temperatures drop below 0°C, waterfalls can freeze completely — sometimes for over 30 days.
Good to know before you go
- You’ll explore for several hours — pack water and snacks (park food and highway cafés are often overpriced).
- Weather can change quickly in spring and autumn; bring a light jacket or raincoat.
- Stay on marked paths — Plitvice is a protected UNESCO site.
- Visitor numbers are limited; entrance tickets are often unavailable at the gate — yours is included.
- Plitvice is cooler than Split, especially mornings and in spring/autumn; bring a hat and sunscreen in summer.
- Pack your phone/camera in a ziplock or dry pouch near Veliki Slap — mist and spray are strong enough to soak a lens.
- Restrooms are at entrances and major boat/shuttle stations (P1, P2, St2, St3).
- Swimming is not allowed in the park.
Why this tour is the best choice
Skip-the-line entry
Priority entry ticket included — no standing in queues. Your guide handles everything and takes you straight into the park.
Everything taken care of
Transportation, certified guide, electric boat across Kozjak and panoramic train are all included. Just show up — no logistics or navigating alone.
See it all
The guided route covers both Upper and Lower Lakes, including Veliki Slap. Your guide knows where to go and how to pace the day.
Flexible booking options
Reserve now & pay later, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.
