Private Tour of Plitvice Lakes from Zagreb, With a local guide
Book our Plitvice Lakes private tour from Zagreb and explore Croatia’s most famous national park in a comfortable private car or minivan. This top-rated day trip is fully customizable to suit your needs and pace. With the guidance of a local expert, you will discover the most beautiful lakes and waterfalls within this UNESCO World Heritage site (listed since 1979). Inside the park, walk along serene forest trails and witness 16 cascading lakes interconnected by unique travertine barriers. Your experience includes a scenic electric boat cruise across the lower lakes and a panoramic train ride through the lush surroundings. This full-day private tour from Zagreb includes all activities and round-trip transport directly from your accommodation.
History & culture
Gastronomy
For individuals, couples, and families
What’s Included in Your 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 of Your Private Tour from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes
Visiting Plitvice Lakes
Booking our Plitvice Lakes private tour from Zagreb comes with numerous benefits, allowing you to explore Croatia’s oldest national park at your own pace. Established in 1949 and protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it remains one of Europe’s most stunning natural wonders. The park features 16 cascading lakes that descend into one another, creating a spectacular landscape of turquoise water and travertine barriers. During your private day trip, you will see the two largest lakes, Proscansko and Kozjak, where we will enjoy a relaxing electric boat ride. A major highlight you cannot miss is ‘Veliki Slap’, Croatia’s highest waterfall, plunging 78 meters. Our private tour from Zagreb to Plitvice is available year-round. While the park is most accessible from March through November, the winter months offer a unique charm when the waterfalls freeze and the lakes are covered in a magical blanket of snow and ice.
The Upper Lakes (Gornja Jezera)
Meet your licensed local guide at the park entrance to begin your Plitvice Lakes private tour. With over 10 years of experience, your professional guide will lead you on a seamless journey through Croatia’s natural wonders. We start with a scenic train ride before exploring the Upper Lakes (Gornja Jezera)—a series of twelve breathtaking, interconnected lakes. Witness the fascinating natural phenomenon in which the water constantly changes color, influenced by its mineral composition and microorganisms, ensuring the landscape is always evolving. Our journey continues through the park’s lush scenery until we reach the electric boat, which will transport us across the water to the equally stunning 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
The grand finale of our Plitvice Lakes private tour is the magnificent Veliki Slap (The Great Waterfall). Standing 78 meters tall at the very end of the park, it is a breathtaking sight where the Plitvice River thunders down in a single drop into the Korana River. If you visit during the winter, you will witness a true natural wonder: the waterfall completely freezes, forming a giant, crystalline ice sculpture—a must-see for every traveler! Finally, on our private day trip from Zagreb, we will visit the charming Rastoke village. Often called ‘the Little Lakes of Plitvice,’ this historic watermill village offers a perfect, peaceful conclusion to your Slovenian and Croatian adventure.
Three Iconic 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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