
From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 72 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets worth booking?
From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets is a 9-hour experience in Zadar, Croatia, from $86 per person. It scores 80 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 72 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 80 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (72)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $86 per person
Experience Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a day trip from Zadar. Listen to interesting stories about Croatia before arriving at the park. Walk the path around the lakes and relax on a boat trip. Make your way to the meeting point in the morning and meet your friendly guide and group for the day. Enjoy a brief introduction and start driving out of the city, admiring the Croatian countryside on your way to the park. Arrive at the lakes and have 4 hours to explore the upper and lower waterfalls. Take amazing photos by the water and discover flowing springs, flowering meadows, and mysterious caves. Afterwards, rest your feet with a train ride and a scenic boat trip on the turquoise water with banks of lush green trees. Take one last look at the waterfalls before returning back to Zadar. After returning to Zadar, explore the Old Town area with an optional guided walking tour that you can take any day during your stay at 6:30 PM.
What you get
About this experience
Experience Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a day trip from Zadar. Listen to interesting stories about Croatia before arriving at the park. Walk the path around the lakes and relax on a boat trip. Make your way to the meeting point in the morning and meet your friendly guide and group for the day. Enjoy a brief introduction and start driving out of the city, admiring the Croatian countryside on your way to the park. Arrive at the lakes and have 4 hours to explore the upper and lower waterfalls. Take amazing photos by the water and discover flowing springs, flowering meadows, and mysterious caves. Afterwards, rest your feet with a train ride and a scenic boat trip on the turquoise water with banks of lush green trees. Take one last look at the waterfalls before returning back to Zadar. After returning to Zadar, explore the Old Town area with an optional guided walking tour that you can take any day during your stay at 6:30 PM.
What's included
Included
- Tour guide
- Zadar walking tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Panoramic boat ride
- Entry tickets to the National park
- Electric train ride
Not included
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Experience Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a day trip from Zadar with entry ticket and a tour. Listen to interesting stories about Croatia before arriving at the park. Walk the path around the lakes and relax on a boat trip. Make your way to the meeting point in the morning and meet your friendly guide and group for the day. Enjoy a brief introduction and start driving out of the city, admiring the Croatian countryside and listening to live commentary on your way to the park. Arrive at the lakes and have 4 hours to explore the upper and lower waterfalls. Take amazing photos by the water and discover flowing springs, flowering meadows, and mysterious caves. Afterwards, rest your feet with a train ride and a scenic boat trip on the turquoise water with banks of lush green trees. After returning to Zadar, explore the Old Town area with an optional guided walking tour that you can take any day during your stay at 6:00 PM.
240 minutes here
Zadar
After returning to Zadar, explore the Old Town area with an optional guided walking tour that you can take any day during your stay at 6:00 PM.
90 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Zadar
Meet your guide at Ul.Aleksandra Paravije 5 (Zadar in & out office). Please enter the office, where you will be checked in and greeted by your tour guide. • For the Zadar Old Town walking tour, meet at 6:00 PM (any day) in front of Novi Cafe in Zadar, beside the Roman column (Trg Petra Zoranića).
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meet your guide at Ul.Aleksandra Paravije 5 (Zadar in & out office). Please enter the office, where you will be checked in and greeted by your tour guide. • For the Zadar Old Town walking tour, meet at 6:00 PM (any day) in front of Novi Cafe in Zadar, beside the Roman column (Trg Petra Zoranića).
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Zadar In And Out
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 72 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
5 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Pace and timing
4 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
72 verified traveler reviews for From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Don’t miss this one!!! Spectacular Views
I had a very enjoyable time on this tour. The start time was prompt, the bus was very clean/comfortable and our tour guide BOJAN was super friendly & knowledgeable. The views and sites were incredible and the pace of the tour was perfect.
via Viator
Last minute cancelation screwing up our plans
My original booking was for 11:20AM today. Yesterday afternoon, I received the message from the operator saying, "Your tour is canceled. Either I move my booking to 7:30AM today with other group, or change the date". I said, "Change the date to 30th?". Then I was told it was not available this week at all and the refund could be made. After adjusting my other plan for the morning, we joined the today at 7:30AM. What a way of screwing up people's schedule! Canceling at the last minute! As we are in travel, there were no other option for us but to reschedule our other plans.
via Tripadvisor
Day out in nature.
Wonderful day trip. Smooth transfer to the Park. Our Guide Domagoj was excellent, he ensured all the participants could fully enjoy and immerse themselves in the beauty of the Park. Highly reccomend.
via Viator
Make sure you take the City Tour add on
I need to add to yesterday's review. We did the City walking tour after Plitvice Lakes and had a fantastic history lesson from Ante. He is so passionate about his hometown that it left me wanting to read more about Zadars amazing history. Plitvice Lakes with Bojan followed by the City Tour with Ante made this day into something really special that I will remember forever. Thank you to both amazing hosts. Fiona and Dave
via Tripadvisor
Book with confidence 😇
Highly recommend the tour! Everything is organized to the smallest details and you can walk the entire park at your own pace, the only rule being to follow a specific path! I'm not going to talk about the National Park, as nature is beautiful no matter where you are, but the experience was one to remember The walk is quite easy for those who are used to walking long distances, the hike goes mostly downhill and the entire path is paved, covered in sand or wooden planks. I set an activity on my Garmin watch, and at the end of the tour I had about 12.000 steps (not counting my earlier walk) and 7.5km distance (without the train ride or boat tour). The included train ride is taking you from the starting point all the way downhill, through the most difficult part to climb, and from there is all going downhill towards the lakes and waterfalls, so everyone should be able to walk and enjoy the landscape. Our guide was Filip, who is very friendly, knowledgeable and takes good care of everyone in the group if needed. Book with confidence, it's worth every penny ⭐
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 25
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Zadar In And Out, who run 6 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 73.1 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
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From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Zadar.
How much does From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets cost?
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Prices start at $86 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Zadar usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Zadar is not rushed.
Is From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 80 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 72 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Zadar, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets?
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Around 25 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Zadar can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Zadar and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Zadar within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Zadar?
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On Outty we rank every Zadar experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Zadar: Luxury Island Boat Tour, Snorkeling & Unlimited Wine, Zadar Highlights: Old Town, Sea Organ & Local Tastings, From Zadar Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Zadar?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Zadar?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets?
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Included: Tour guide; Zadar walking tour; In-vehicle air conditioning; Panoramic boat ride; and Entry tickets to the National park. Not included: Lunch. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets?
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Meet your guide at Ul.Aleksandra Paravije 5 (Zadar in & out office). Please enter the office, where you will be checked in and greeted by your tour guide. • For the Zadar Old Town walking tour. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets?
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Across 72 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
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