Private Tour of Plitvice Lakes from Zagreb; With a guide
Book our private tour from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park with a private car or minivan and a local guide. This is Zagreb’s most famous national park tour and you can arrange it to suit your own needs. With the guidance of a local expert, you will see most of the lakes and waterfalls in the park. Plitvice Lakes has been declared a natural heritage site on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979. Inside the park, you can walk along forest trails and witness the stunning views of 16 cascading lakes interconnected by travertine barriers. You can also enjoy a cruise across the lower lake in an electric boat and take a panoramic train ride to explore the scenic surroundings. This full-day Plitvice Lakes private tour includes all activities and round-trip transport from Zagreb and the surrounding area.
History & culture
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For individuals, couples, and families
What's included in Private Tour from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes?
Complimentary Pick up, drop off
Air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking driver-guide
Online booking & payment
Cost related to the vehicle
Costs related to the gas, parking, tolls
Description for private tour from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes
Visiting Plitvice Lakes
Indeed, there are several benefits to booking our private day trip from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes. In 1949, declared a National park. Protected by UNESCO makes it one of the oldest parks in Europe. Overall, the national park consists of 16 lakes, which are stepwise and descend into one another. The two largest lakes are Proscansko jezero and Kozjak. From there we’ll take an electric boat at the end of the tour. Don’t miss seeing “Veliki Slap”, the highest waterfall in the Plitvice National Park, 78 meters high. This tour is available for booking year-round. From the months of March until the first snow of November, the roads to the Plitvice Lakes are passable. However, winter, too, has its charm when Plitvice lakes are covered in deep ice and snow.
The Upper Lakes (Gornja Jezera)
Meet your local guide in the park and start with a pleasant train ride around the Upper Lakes. Your licensed guide is a professional with more than 10 years of experience. With our guide in the lead, we start our tour by exploring the series of twelve interconnected lakes called the Upper Lakes (Gornja Jezera). The lakes also change color depending on the mineral composition of the water and the microorganisms living in them. This process ensures that the Plitvice Lakes are continually evolving. We’ll continue making our way through the fascinating landscape of the park until we reach the boat that will transport us to the Lower Lakes (Donja Jezera).
Lower Lakes (Donja Jezera)
The Lower Plitvice Lakes system is formed in the canyon constructed of permeable limestone. The highest rocks in the canyon are about 40 meters. The travertine cascade formed between Kaluđerovac and Novakovica brod lake is the visitors’ path leading down from the NP Entrance 1 towards the Veliki Slap waterfall and then further on around the Lower Lakes upstream in the direction of the Kozjak Lake. The climax of the Plitvice tour is undoubtedly the Great Waterfall (Veliki Slap), also known as the tallest waterfall in Croatia.
Veliki Slap, The Great Waterfall
Finally, the highest waterfall in the Plitvice National Park is Veliki Slap – the Great Waterfall. Witness the magnificence of the 78 meters situated at the very end of the National Park. The place where the river Plitvice thunders, in a single drop in the river Korana. The waterfall gets completely frozen in the winter, forming a lovely giant ice sculpture – a must-see! Finally, we’ll visit Rastoke village, often called “the Small Lakes of Plitvice”.
Thee places You'll see from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes
Our expert drivers will take you from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes
Tihomir Katarinček
Professional Driver at Croatia Private Tours
Next, Tiho is our most experienced driver-guide. For years, he has been working for agencies as a chauffeur catering for tourists, business, VIP, and state protocol guests. For this reason, he has been perfecting his driving skills and in various related fields ever since. In General, he is passionate about his work and says that he sees each guest as special. Of course, nothing is too much trouble to ensure the best service possible.
Marin Šipić
Professional Driver at Croatia Private Tours
Marin has been passionate about driving ever since he passed his driver’s license. For this reason, he has been perfecting his skills ever since. As a result, he has gained a great deal of experience in driver-client relations. Indeed, he has been to every corner of Croatia and the Balkans and is also very familiar with the region. After all, he found every driving assignment as an opportunity to learn something new and finds enormous pleasure in doing what he does.
Božo Batalić
Professional Driver at Croatia Private Tours
During his career as driver-guide, Božo has learned that successful results require hard work and responsibility. In the first place, he is fluent in English and very passionate about his work. Straightaway ready to help, advise information about every important thing along the route, and provide flawless customer service. Indeed, holds two safe driving licenses and safety is also his priority on the road. Finally, when the guests arrive safely at the destination, Božo says it is his best award.
The beauty of Plitvice Lakes through stunning pictures
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