Rijeka Plitvice Lakes Day Trip, Simply, Safe and Comfortable
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3.9/5
Based on 9 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Rijeka Plitvice Lakes Day Trip, Simply, Safe and Comfortable worth booking?
Rijeka Plitvice Lakes Day Trip, Simply, Safe and Comfortable is a 10-hour experience in Rovinj, Croatia, from $100 per person. It scores 63 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 3.9/5 rating across 9 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 63 / 100
- Rating
- 3.9/5 (9)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $100 per person
Discover the beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park on a day trip from Rijeka. Explore the park's 16 terraced lakes, connected by a series of waterfalls, and enjoy a boat and a panoramic train ride. Start your day with a
What you get
- Travel insurance
- Travel companion - guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Panoramic bus - train ride
- Parking fees
- Boat ride
About this experience
Discover the beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park on a day trip from Rijeka. Explore the park's 16 terraced lakes, connected by a series of waterfalls, and enjoy a boat and a panoramic train ride. Start your day with a 2.5-hour drive from Rijeka to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, meet your guide and head to the park entrance. Get your ticket and enter the park with all the information you need to explore the beautiful nature of Plitvice Lakes. Spend around 4.5 to 5 hours in the park, and choose from 2 suggested routes. Follow the B-route, which is 4 kilometers long, or the C-route, which is 8 kilometers long. Both routes include walking, a boat tour, and a panoramic train ride. After your time in the park, meet your guide at the park entrance and head back to Rijeka. Arrive back in Rijeka at around 6:00 PM.
What's included
Included
- Travel insurance
- Travel companion - guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Panoramic bus - train ride
- Parking fees
- Boat ride
Not included
- Entrance Ticket
- Food and drinks are not included, suggest to take some water and snacks also in the park you can buy
- Gratuities for your guide and driver
What you'll see and do
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Discover the beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park on a day trip from Rijeka. Explore the park's 16 terraced lakes, connected by a series of waterfalls, and enjoy a boat and a panoramic train ride. Start your day with a 2.5-hour drive from Rijeka to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, meet your guide and head to the park entrance. Get your ticket and enter the park with all the information you need to explore the beautiful nature of Plitvice Lakes. Spend around 4.5 to 5 hours in the park, and choose from 2 suggested routes. Follow the B-route, which is 4 kilometers long, or the C-route, which is 8 kilometers long. Both routes include walking, a boat tour, and a panoramic train ride. After your time in the park, meet your guide at the park entrance and head back to Rijeka. Arrive back in Rijeka at around 6:00. Ticket entrance is not included. It’s reserved for us and we will collect them at entrance of the park.
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Rovinj
Jelacic Square at 7:45AM
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Jelacic Square at 7:45AM
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 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Rijeka Adventures
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 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
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Physical effort
2 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Traveler reviews
9 verified traveler reviews for Rijeka Plitvice Lakes Day Trip, Simply, Safe and Comfortable. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great tour and tour guide! Lakes! Falls were beautiful!
Wonderful tour. The guide, Matko referred to this site as the treasure site of Croatia that most Croatians visit and wow, he was right. We loved him and the magnificent lakes and falls. The setting was very peaceful. Matko was one of the best guides we have had. He drove us to the site and stayed with us and shared lots of info on the site and I do on the history and culture of Croatia.
via Viator
Trip Advisor is Not a company that provides a quality experience.
Documents showed a 0700 departure. Actual departure was 0800. Numerous phone calls were made, responses were incomplete and erroneous. The drive to the National Park was in an old small Lancia, not on a tour bus. The driver was nice but dropped us off at the park and told us to be back at the mini van in 3 hours. The excursion was scheduled for 4.5 hours. There was no tour guide. A beautiful park but for $210 it was not a good experience.
via Tripadvisor
Overpriced
Plitvice lakes is beautiful and a must-see destination in Croatia. Our driver, Maja, was kind and inclusive. However, this tour is extremely overpriced. You are driven to the lakes in an older 7-seater car. Maja was knowledgeable and was providing information about each location that we drove past, however, we were sat at the back so couldn’t hear a thing. Once at the lakes, you are required to provide €40 each in cash for your ticket into the lakes - in my opinion, this should be included given the price point of this tour. Ultimately, I think this is extremely overpriced and not worth the amount I paid. I would’ve been happy to give a 5-star review if it was at least half the price.
Response from the operator: We understand, thanks for your review.
via Viator
Awesome hiking adventure
The park is about 2.5 hours outside of Rijeka- know ahead of time it will be an all day experience. It is also very hilly and slippery on the paths, wear appropriate clothing and shoes. Our guide and driver Maja was awesome and super sweet- she was very accommodating.
Response from the operator: We greatly appreciate your five-star rating. Thank you so much.
via Viator
Waste if money
This 'tour' is extremely over priced. It is essentially just a transfer, not a tour. The 'guide' had clearly never been into the National Park. You would be better off hiring a car for the day or trying to find a private driver. The people in the information offices are much more knowledgeable about the park than the driver was. Maybe it is cost effective for a solo traveller, but not for a couple or group. Plitvice Lakes is a must see destination in Croatia. It is just stunning, but find another way to get there.
Response from the operator: Sorry to hear that.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 7+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 63
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Rijeka Plitvice Lakes Day Trip, Simply, Safe and Comfortable: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rovinj.
How much does Rijeka Plitvice Lakes Day Trip, Simply, Safe and Comfortable cost?
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Prices start at $100 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rovinj usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Rijeka Plitvice Lakes Day Trip, Simply, Safe and Comfortable take?
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Plan for about 10 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 Rovinj is not rushed.
Is Rijeka Plitvice Lakes Day Trip, Simply, Safe and Comfortable worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 63 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.9/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Rovinj, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Rijeka Plitvice Lakes Day Trip, Simply, Safe and Comfortable?
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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 Rijeka Plitvice Lakes Day Trip, Simply, Safe and Comfortable suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 7. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 10-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Rijeka Plitvice Lakes Day Trip, Simply, Safe and Comfortable?
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Around 3 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 Rovinj 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 Rovinj and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Rijeka Plitvice Lakes Day Trip, Simply, Safe and Comfortable 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 Rovinj 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 Rovinj?
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On Outty we rank every Rovinj experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include BUBA-Kayak Tours Rovinj FREE-drinks,pictures,snorkeling equipment, Truffle hunting adventure, Rovinj amazing kayak tour-free drink &snorkeling &jumps &photos. 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 Rovinj?
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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 Rovinj?
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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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