One of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders – just a comfortable bus ride from Zadar.
Nestled within a stunning karst landscape of dense forests and open meadows, Plitvice Lakes National Park is Croatia’s most visited natural attraction – and for very good reason. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, Plitvice is home to 16 interconnected lakes, hundreds of waterfalls, hidden caves, and turquoise waters that seem almost too beautiful to be real.
Over thousands of years, water flowing over limestone and chalk has deposited travertine barriers, creating a series of natural dams that form the famous cascading lake system. And the most remarkable part? This geological process is still happening today. The lakes are literally growing and changing with every passing year.
The park is divided into the Upper Lakes and Lower Lakes, each offering a completely different landscape and atmosphere. Together they form one of the most extraordinary walking routes in all of Europe.
At ZadarVista, we run a comfortable full-day guided excursion to Plitvice Lakes National Park departing from Zadar. Everything is taken care of – you just show up and enjoy.
Your tour includes:
No rushing, no stress. You’ll have plenty of time to walk the boardwalks, find your favourite viewpoints, and take the photos you’ll be showing people for years.
The Plitvice Lakes are located approximately 130 km from Zadar, making them very accessible as a day trip. The drive takes around 1.5 to 2 hours by comfortable coach. This is one of the most popular day trips from Zadar for a reason – the distance is just right for a full, relaxed day out.
Plitvice Lakes are stunning in every season, but each time of year offers a different experience:
For day trips from Zadar, June and September offer the best balance of weather, crowds and scenery.
It’s a full-day excursion. You’ll spend approximately 6 hours exploring the park, with travel time of around 1.5–2 hours each way.
Yes, the National Park entrance ticket is fully included in your ZadarVista tour price.
Yes, both the electric boat ride and the panoramic train ride are included.
Absolutely. The park has well-maintained boardwalks and paths suitable for families. Children tend to love the waterfalls and wildlife spotting.
Swimming is strictly prohibited in Plitvice Lakes to protect the natural ecosystem. However, the beauty of the park is more than enough to make it a deeply memorable visit.
We depart from the Zadar waterfront area, or we can pick you up at your address. You’ll receive exact meeting point details upon booking.
Yes, we strongly recommend booking in advance, especially during summer months when spots fill up quickly.
We’re a local Zadar-based team who genuinely love what we do. When you book with ZadarVista, you’re not just getting transport – you’re getting a carefully organised day out with people who know Croatia inside out and want you to have the best possible experience.
Book your Plitvice Lakes day trip from Zadar today – one of the most beautiful places on Earth is closer than you think.
