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Plitvice Lakes Private Tour
Customizable itinerary | Skip-the-line ticket | Personal guide in English
Discover Plitvice Lakes National Park on this VIP private tour with no more than 10 people. See 16 lakes and waterfalls with skip-the-line access and a professional English-speaking guide.
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About Plitvice Lakes Private Tour
Discover Plitvice Lakes National Park on this VIP private tour for up to 10 people. See 16 lakes and waterfalls — unique features of this UNESCO World Heritage Site — with skip-the-line access and a professional English-speaking guide.
Shape your experience around what interests you most: waterfalls, viewpoints or quieter sections. Your guide adjusts pacing and stops based on live crowd flow, weather and lighting.
Choose a 3, 6 or 8-hour option. The standard route focuses on the Lower Lakes (canyon, main waterfalls, boat and panoramic train); the Upper Lakes are an optional extension for a quieter, more forested area.
Up to 10 people
Experience this natural gem in peace. No crowds — just you, your friends or family, and your private guide.
Personal guide
A certified guide leads you through the Upper and Lower Lakes and shares the story of Croatia’s oldest national park. Ask anything that comes to mind.
On the UNESCO list for a reason
Plitvice earned its UNESCO title by being incredibly well-preserved. Sixteen lakes cascade from one to the next via waterfalls — the most spectacular is Veliki Slap, Croatia’s tallest at 78 m.
Free cancellation policy
Plans change? Let us know 24 hours in advance and you’ll get a full refund — no questions asked.
Largest national park in Croatia
Croatia has eight national parks; Plitvice is the largest at almost 30,000 hectares. Centrally located yet close to Kvarner and northern Dalmatia, it’s ideal as a day trip from the coast or a stop between Zagreb and Dalmatia.
Unique geology and morphology
You’ll learn about karst — limestone and dolomite shaped into sinkholes, caves and springs. The lake system formed roughly 15,000 years ago thanks to growing tufa barriers. Cascading waterfalls connect the lakes in an ongoing biodynamic process — so Plitvice looks slightly different every visit.
An open laboratory and museum
Scientists have studied Plitvice since the Habsburg era — research into lake depths began in 1850 and continues today across flora, fauna, geology and more. On this tour you’ll ride an electric boat across Kozjak Lake and a panoramic train along the lakes.
Cascading waterfalls & Veliki Slap
Twenty waterfalls taller than 10 m and six taller than 20 m create Plitvice’s mosaic of water. Your guide takes you to Veliki Slap (78 m / 255 ft) at the bottom of the Lower Lakes — spectacular after heavy rain, and in winter often a giant ice sculpture.
Tailor your tour
Tell your guide if you want to focus on waterfalls, viewpoints or quieter paths. Ask about how the forest shelters rare wildlife — brown bears, wolves and lynx live hidden within it.
Prices
Private tour (per group up to 10)
| Persons | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1–10 | 108 € | 108–1080 € |
Per person · total price for the whole group
All prices are expressed in euro. The per-person rate depends on group size; the total column shows the full price for your private group.
If you organize a trip for more persons than indicated in the price list, please feel free to contact us at zagrebtransfers.hr@gmail.com so we can make an offer that fits your needs.
Tour highlights
- Private VIP experience (max 10)
- Skip-the-line tickets
- Personal English-speaking guide
- Customizable itinerary & pace
- Lower Lakes + optional Upper Lakes
- Electric boat & panoramic train
- Hidden viewpoints not on regular tours
- Insurance included
Languages: English
Itinerary
Fully flexible — we adapt walking time and stops to your group. Standard focus: Lower Lakes, boat and train. Upper Lakes available as an optional extension.
- MeetEntrance 1 — private meet-up
Skip-the-line entrance with your private certified guide.
- WalkLower Lakes & canyon
Boardwalks, main waterfalls and quieter photo stops timed around crowd flow.
- BoatElectric boat on Kozjak
Cross the park’s largest lake efficiently between sections.
- OptionalUpper Lakes extension
Quieter forested lakes for guests who want the fuller park experience.
- HighlightVeliki Slap
Visit Croatia’s tallest waterfall at the bottom of the Lower Lakes.
- ReturnPanoramic train
Return along the lakes by panoramic train — scenic and time-saving.
Meeting point
Meet your tour guide at Entrance 1 of Plitvice Lakes National Park.
What's included
- Local private guide
- Skip-the-line Plitvice tickets
- Insurance
- Electric boat ride
- Panoramic train ride
- Customizable itinerary
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Hotel pick-up / transportation
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Interesting facts about Plitvice Lakes
Personalized experience
You’ll be able to tailor the tour to your interests and pace — unlike a fixed group schedule.
Privacy and avoiding the crowds
Take your time to enjoy the lakes without other groups pushing or interrupting you.
Priority access
Your guide has skip-the-line tickets ready for quicker access without waiting in long queues.
Hidden gems
Your guide can show off-the-beaten-path viewpoints and quieter corners not covered on regular tours.
Good to know before you go
- We recommend sportswear and comfortable closed shoes with good grip.
- In autumn or spring bring a warm sweater; a small umbrella or raincoat helps when weather turns.
- This tour includes reserve now & pay later and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
- Weather, crowds and scenery change through the year — pick the season that matters most to you.
- Stay on designated paths — stepping off can damage fragile tufa formations that take decades to form.
- In warmer months, a travel-sized insect repellent helps in shaded humid sections near water.
- There are restaurants in and around the park (including Lička Kuća for traditional Lika cuisine) and picnic areas if you bring your own food.
- Restrooms are near park entrances and at major trail intersections.
Why this tour is the best choice
Fully personalized experience
Plitvice gets crowded fast. A private guide can wait for quieter moments at viewpoints or shift stop order to avoid overlapping with large coach groups.
An expert guide
Guides don’t just explain waterfalls — they adjust direction, pacing and stops based on live crowd flow, weather and lighting so you see more and wait less.
Full park upgrade
The standard route covers the Lower Lakes canyon, main waterfalls, boat and train. Upper Lakes are an optional extension for a quieter, more forested area with fewer people.
Time-saving transport
The electric boat and panoramic train aren’t just scenic extras — they’re essential for covering the park efficiently without losing time walking between distant sections.
