Hiring a private driver for your journey from Zagreb to Zadar via Plitvice Lakes
Experience the beauty of Plitvice Lakes with a private tour by hiring a skilled private driver and vehicle for your journey from Zagreb to Zadar. If you’re planning a trip to Croatia, visiting the Plitvice Lakes is an absolute must-do activity. It’s important to remember that you’re in charge of your day’s activities, which means you can decide when to start and how much time you want to spend at the park before continuing on to your final destination in Zadar. In fact, we offer safe and reliable Croatia Private Transfers with local professional drivers in Croatia. Upon arrival to the Plitvice park, you’ll have the option to take a guided tour of the park with a local guide. The cost of the local guide is 100 EUROS for up to 3 person and 150 EUROS for 4-8 people (NOT / per person).
History & culture
Private sightseeing transfers
For individuals and groups
What's included in Private Tour from Zagreb to Zadar via Plitvice Lakes?
Complimentary Pick up, drop off
Online booking & payment
English speaking driver-guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel, parking, road tolls, tunnel fees
Costs related to the gas, parking, tolls
What should you expect on a private transfer from Zagreb to Zadar with Plitvice Lakes?
Visiting Plitvice Lakes
Your adventure will begin with meeting your driver at your hotel or private accommodation in Zagreb. After a one-hour drive, we will reach Rastoke, (Optional stop for up to 1 hour – additional 35 EUR). We will make a short stop for coffee before continuing our journey to Plitvice Lakes. Once we arrive, your driver will leave you at the park entrance. If you choose to have a local guide, you will meet them here for your 3-4 hour adventure. You will have plenty of time for all activities before we continue our trip to Zadar. This private transfer is available for booking year-round, except during the winter months when the roads to the Plitvice Lakes may be impassable due to snow. Nonetheless, winter has its charm, and the drive to Zadar will take you through the beautiful Dalmatian countryside.
The Upper lakes (Gornja Jezera)
Meet your local guide in the park (if you choose to have one) 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 with 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.
The Museum of Bura Wind (Optional activity)
You can enjoy a “traditional tasting menu” at your own expense while visiting the Museum of Bura Wind. Located in the heart of Zadar’s hinterland, the Gastro Museum Bura offers an unforgettable journey through the region’s history, culture, and flavors. Next to an old bauxite mine, guests can partake in a 60-minute guided tour exploring authentic local specialties. This includes delicacies such as prosciutto, pancetta, Pag cheese, wine, brandy, and liqueurs. After a light lunch, we will continue our trip towards Zadar, where we expect to arrive by 4:00 pm. The price of tasting menu is additional 55 EUR per person.
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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.
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