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About Plitvice lakes
The Plitvice Lakes have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979., and it is the most famous national park in Croatia. 16 crystalline lakes tumble into each other via a series of waterfalls and cascades. The mineral-rich waters carve through the rock, depositing tufa in continually changing formations.
Nearest Airport
Zagreb Airport
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Plitvicewaterfalls and nature
The park is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species. The forests surrounding the lakes are lush and teeming with wildlife, including brown bears, wolves, deer, boars, and various bird species. The lakes themselves are inhabited by fish, amphibians, and underwater flora.
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Accessibility
Plitvice Lakes National Park is well-connected and easily accessible. It is located approximately two hours’ drive from both Zagreb and Zadar, making it a popular day trip or stopover destination for travelers exploring central Croatia. The park offers visitor facilities, including information centers, restaurants, and accommodation options within and around the park.
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Plitvice lakes Tours from main touristic locations
Rastoke Village
Referred to as the “Small Plitvice,” Rastoke is known for its natural beauty, charming watermills, and cascading waterfalls. The village of Rastoke has a long history that dates back to the 17th century. The watermills in the area were built to harness the power of the water for various industrial purposes, such as grinding grain and producing textiles. Today, many of these mills have been restored and transformed into museums, restaurants, and souvenir shops.
PLITVICE LAKES TICKETS AND TOURS
Plitvice lakes Tickets
Take a look few tour examples, you can take on the Plitvice lakes National park
A program
Starts at the north entrance (Entrance 1). The tour is circular and provides an opportunity to admire the „Great Waterfall“ – the largest fall of the Plitvice Lakes and in Croatia. The path leads on upstream, through the „Lower Lakes“ canyon, along the lakes „Novakovića brod”, “Kaluđerovac”, “Gavanovac” and “Milanovac”, to a point at „Kozjak Bridge“ where the trail begins to ascend towards the eastern side of the canyon. From this part, you return to the starting point (Entrance 1).
Duration
2 to 3 hours
Trail length
3 500 m
B program
Starting point is at the north entrance of the park (Entrance 1). Sightseeing is circular, and includes a walk through the limestone canyon of the “Lower Lakes”, an electric-boat ride across the largest of the Plitvice lakes – Lake “Kozjak”, a panoramic train ride, and a walk along the top of the canyon’s east side all the way back to starting point at “Entrance 1”. You will also see the impressive “Great Waterfall” and the “Sastavci” waterfalls, the beautiful dark blue lakes of “Novakovića Brod”, “Kaluđerovac”, “Gavanovac” and “Milanovac”, as well as the vastness of Lake Kozjak.
Duration
3 to 4 hours
Trail length
4 000 m
C program
Starting point is at the north entrance of the park (Entrance 1). Sightseeing is circular and includes the Lower and Upper Lakes area, and a combination of walks and electric-boat rides, while the return to starting point will be mostly by panoramic train. Enjoy the beauty of the largest and most attractive waterfalls (“Great Waterfall”, “Veliki Prštavac” and “Mali Prštavac”), and countless smaller waterfalls, as well as the lakes.
Duration
4 to 5 hours
Trail length
8 000 m
It is recommended, especially during the high season (from June 15th to September 1st), to buy a ticket for the Plitvice Lakes online, because it is possible that there will be no free entry if you arrive on the spot without a ticket.
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