From Zagreb: Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke Day Trip
ID: GYG247902-429512
Category:
Country: Croatia
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Discover the beauty of Croatia's oldest national park listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site on a day trip from Zagreb and experience the natural wonderland of Rastoke village.
Learn about the history and bio-diversity of Croatia as you visit Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes National Park on your day trip from Zagreb. After being picked up from your hotel in Zagreb head to the picturesque watermill village of Rastoke, located on the rivers Slunjčica and Korana. Take a stroll through the village and admire the unique rural architecture.
Then continue on to Croatia's oldest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Plitvice Lakes National Park. Experience the natural wonderland and enjoy breathtaking views of turquoise lakes, streams, and waterfalls in the park. Enjoy the outstanding natural beauty of the forest landscape and the lakes that are connected by a series of waterfalls. Walk along cool and shady paths and take a sightseeing tour on an environmentally friendly bus and a boat ride across the lake. The boat runs across Kozjak Lake, which is the largest one, one way and it takes 20 minutes. The shuttle bus called the Panoramic Train runs every 20 minutes or so.
In the park, there are a lot of coffee bars and restaurants, where you can take a break and enjoy pleasant nature all around you, far away from city crowds.
Highlights
- Enjoy a full-day trip to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes National Park from Zagreb
- Explore the picturesque watermill village of Rastoke
- Experience the stunning natural beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Hike the forest trails and enjoy breathtaking views of turquoise lakes, streams and waterfalls
- Get a closer look at the crystalline lakes with an electric boat ride and sightseeing bus tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility due to uneven surfaces
• A moderate amount of walking is involved with some steep parts
• Not recommended for children younger than 3 years
• Exact pick-up times will depend on the location of your hotel (you will be advised 24 hours before departure)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.