How long is the drive from Split to Plitvice Lakes?

The drive takes approximately 3.5 to 4 hours each way, depending on traffic and rest stops. The route includes scenic views of Croatia’s inland landscape.

Are entry tickets included in the price?

Some tour options include entry to Plitvice Lakes, while others do not. Be sure to check the ticket details carefully before booking.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes, but children must be able to handle moderate walking distances. The terrain can be slippery and uneven, so strollers are not recommended.

What should I wear or bring?

Wear sturdy shoes, bring a rain jacket, water, snacks, and sun protection. A hat and layered clothing are useful, especially in spring or autumn.

Plitvice Lakes day trips from Split

National Parks

4.5(0)

Tickets to Plitvice Lakes National Park with Panoramic Train & Boat Ride

Walk, sail, and ride, experience Plitvice Lakes from every breathtaking angle with flexible entry.

Everything you get: Enjoy flexible entry to Plitvice Lakes National Park from either entrance or join a full-day guided tour from Split with AC transfers. Walk along wooden trails, cruise across lakes by electric boat, ride a panoramic train, and explore both the Upper and Lower Lakes at your own pace or with a guide.
Why choose this: Explore the park with comprehensive access that ensures you experience Plitvice Lakes’ beauty comfortably by foot, boat, and train, maximizing your sightseeing.
Upgrades: Add a full-day guided tour with AC transfers from Split and an English-speaking guide for personalized insights and flexible itinerary planning

Walk, sail, and ride, experience Plitvice Lakes from every breathtaking angle with flexible entry.

Everything you get: Enjoy flexible entry to Plitvice Lakes National Park from either entrance or join a full-day guided tour from Split with AC transfers. Walk along wooden trails, cruise across lakes by electric boat, ride a panoramic train, and explore both the Upper and Lower Lakes at your own pace or with a guide.
Why choose this: Explore the park with comprehensive access that ensures you experience Plitvice Lakes’ beauty comfortably by foot, boat, and train, maximizing your sightseeing.
Upgrades: Add a full-day guided tour with AC transfers from Split and an English-speaking guide for personalized insights and flexible itinerary planning

Inclusions

Entry ticket to Plitvice Lakes National Park
Choice of entry via the North Entrance (from Zagreb) or South Entrance (from Zadar or Split)
Full-day guided tour from Split (as per option selected)
AC transfers from Split (as per option selected)
English-speaking tour guide (as per option selected)
Scenic electric boat ride
Panoramic train ride

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Flexible duration

Guided tour

Transfers included

Day Trips

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From Split: Full-Day Trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park with Guided Tour Option

Waterfalls, lakes, boat rides & trails on this guided day trip from Split with zero planning stress.

Everything you’ll get:

Round-trip transfers from Split, a guided walking tour through Lower and Upper Lakes, and free time to explore the park at your own pace.

Why choose this:

Plitvice Lakes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for 16 cascading lakes and countless waterfalls. Take a walk on scenic boardwalks surrounded by lush greenery in the Lower Lakes.

Upgrades:

Choose a boat or train ride for a more immersive experience of the National Park.

Waterfalls, lakes, boat rides & trails on this guided day trip from Split with zero planning stress.

Everything you’ll get:

Round-trip transfers from Split, a guided walking tour through Lower and Upper Lakes, and free time to explore the park at your own pace.

Why choose this:

Plitvice Lakes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for 16 cascading lakes and countless waterfalls. Take a walk on scenic boardwalks surrounded by lush greenery in the Lower Lakes.

Upgrades:

Choose a boat or train ride for a more immersive experience of the National Park.

Inclusions

Transportation in an AC vehicle
Boat ride in the National Park (when selected)
English-speaking tour guide
Insurance
VAT

Exclusions

Entry ticket to the park (These can be purchased with cash at the entrance)
- Lunch

National park entry fee (approximately €6–€33) must be paid in cash on-site and varies seasonally.
Carry valid ID for entry and tour check-in.
Swimming in the lakes is strictly prohibited.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain and stairs.
Pets are not allowed inside the park.
Lunch is not included in this experience. Bring your own or buy food at the park.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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12 hr.

Guided tour

Transfers included

National Parks

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From Split: Full-Day Guided Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia's most popular national park, Plitvice Lakes National Park awaits you on this full-day guided tour.
Listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage, there is so much to explore and learn about the biota and natural landscape of the park, you won’t know where to begin!
Take a 1.5-mile hike through the rich biota of the park and get to see how each lake is colored differently by the minerals and minerals that inhabit the waters. Enjoy a boat ride and an electric train that will take you around the park.
Home to numerous lakes that are connected by waterfalls and ten-thousand-year-old travertine barriers you are bound to be taken aback by what nature can offer you.
Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, you can experience nature at its best with unique flora and fauna that live in the park owing to its environmental factors.

Croatia's most popular national park, Plitvice Lakes National Park awaits you on this full-day guided tour.
Listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage, there is so much to explore and learn about the biota and natural landscape of the park, you won’t know where to begin!
Take a 1.5-mile hike through the rich biota of the park and get to see how each lake is colored differently by the minerals and minerals that inhabit the waters. Enjoy a boat ride and an electric train that will take you around the park.
Home to numerous lakes that are connected by waterfalls and ten-thousand-year-old travertine barriers you are bound to be taken aback by what nature can offer you.
Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, you can experience nature at its best with unique flora and fauna that live in the park owing to its environmental factors.

Inclusions

English-speaking guide
Panoramic boat ride
Electric train ride
Insurance

Exclusions

Entry tickets to National Park Plitvice lakes

Tip: While there are restaurants in the park, why not pack a picnic and enjoy lunch surrounded by nature? It’s the perfect way to make the most of your visit!
Photography is allowed.
It is necessary to arrive 15 minutes earlier at the meeting point.