Plitvice Lakes National Park — Visitor Guide, Tickets & Tours
Plan your trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Book entry tickets, compare guided and private tours from Zagreb, Split, Zadar & Trogir, and get practical advice for an unforgettable visit to Croatia’s most iconic natural wonder.
Top Plitvice Lakes Tickets & Tours
The most popular ways to experience Plitvice Lakes National Park — compare options and book online.
Plitvice Lakes Admission Ticket from Zagreb
- National park entry ticket included
- Return transport from Zagreb
- Boat ride on Lake Kozjak
- Full day to explore the lakes
Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour from Zadar
- National park entry ticket included
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Return transport from Zadar
- Hotel pickup and drop-off available
Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour from Split
- National park entry ticket included
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Comfortable return coach from Split
- Small group for a personal experience
Plitvice & Rastoke Day Trip from Zagreb
- Plitvice Lakes entry ticket included
- Rastoke watermill village visit
- Two UNESCO highlights in one day
- Return transport from Zagreb
Self-Guided Plitvice Day Tour from Split
- National park entry ticket included
- Scenic boat ride on Lake Kozjak
- Explore both Upper and Lower Lakes
- Return transport from Split
Plitvice Lakes & Zadar Old Town Tour
- Plitvice Lakes entry ticket included
- Guided tour of Zadar Old Town
- Boat ride across the lakes included
- Return transport from Zadar
Plan Your Visit to Plitvice Lakes
Essential guides to help you prepare before you go.
Plitvice Lakes Opening Hours & Entry Times
Full schedule for each season, entry time slots, and what to know before you arrive.
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Best Time to Visit Plitvice Lakes
Month-by-month guide to crowds, weather, and the quietest times to visit the lakes.
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How to Get to Plitvice Lakes
Transport directions and tips for reaching the park by car, bus, or guided tour.
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Plitvice Lakes Official Website
Where to book entry tickets directly and find up-to-date park information from the official source.
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Plitvice Lakes Entrance 1 vs Entrance 2
Which entrance should you use? A side-by-side comparison to help you choose based on your route.
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Plitvice Lakes Accessibility Guide
Wheelchair access, mobility tips, and the most accessible routes and areas in the national park.
Read guide →Things to Know Before You Book
Key things to know before you arrive at Plitvice Lakes.
What to See at Plitvice Lakes
The highlights every visitor to the national park should experience.
Veliki Slap — Croatia’s Tallest Waterfall
Standing at 78 metres, Veliki Slap is the tallest waterfall in Croatia and one of the park’s most dramatic sights.
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The Upper Lakes of Plitvice Lakes
Explore the turquoise cascading lakes and terraced waterfalls that define the upper section of the park.
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The Lower Lakes & Boardwalks
The Lower Lakes section features the most spectacular waterfalls and the iconic wooden boardwalks that cross the cascades.
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Lake Kozjak at Plitvice Lakes
The largest lake in the park and home to the iconic electric boat crossing — a highlight of every visit.
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Plitvice Lakes Boardwalks
The wooden walkways that wind through the cascades are what make Plitvice unlike anywhere else in Europe.
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Veliki Prštavac Waterfall
The most photographed waterfall in the park — a wide, thundering cascade at the heart of the Upper Lakes.
Read guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common visitor questions about Plitvice Lakes National Park.