10-Hour Plitvice Lakes Tour from Rijeka or Opatija with UNESCO Park Visit

10 Hours Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park, the oldest, largest, and most visited of Croatia's eight national parks. Recognised as a UNESC...

Duration: 10 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Rijeka, Plitvice Lakes, Opatija · Languages: English

About Plitvice Lakes

Croatia

Plitvice Lakes

Crystal-clear waters cascade down the karst hills of the Dinaric Alps at Croatia’s impossibly wonderful Plitvice Lakes; a must-visit national park that’s best explored in the company of a local guide.

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What's Included

Private driver / guide
Entrances
Sightseeing of the National Park

Not Included

Personal expenses

Itinerary

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Day 01

Plitvice Lakes National Park Excursion from Rijeka or Opatija

Start at the meeting point in Rijeka or OpatijaMeet your guide at the cruiser terminal or another pre-arranged location. Receive a brief introduction to the day's itinerary before setting off on your scenic journey. Start at the meeting point in Rijeka or OpatijaMeet your guide at the cruiser terminal or another pre-arranged location. Receive a brief introduction to the day's itinerary before setting off on your scenic journey. Drive to Plitvice Lakes National Park (3 hours)Travel comfortably through the Croatian countryside while your guide shares stories about the region's history, culture, and landscapes. Stop for a short break along the way if desired. Drive to Plitvice Lakes National Park (3 hours)Travel comfortably through the Croatian countryside while your guide shares stories about the region's history, culture, and landscapes. Stop for a short break along the way if desired. Arrive and begin park exploration (3 hours)Enter the park and follow wooden pathways and forest trails that wind around the 16 interconnected lakes. Admire crystal-clear waters, natural cascades, and the park's diverse ecosystem. Arrive and begin park exploration (3 hours)Enter the park and follow wooden pathways and forest trails that wind around the 16 interconnected lakes. Admire crystal-clear waters, natural cascades, and the park's diverse ecosystem. Visit the Large Waterfall (1 hour)Marvel at the impressive Large Waterfall, the tallest in Croatia at 78 metres. Take time to enjoy the view, capture photographs, and appreciate the surrounding scenery. Visit the Large Waterfall (1 hour)Marvel at the impressive Large Waterfall, the tallest in Croatia at 78 metres. Take time to enjoy the view, capture photographs, and appreciate the surrounding scenery. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride (1 hour)Cross between two sections of the park on an electric boat, gliding across emerald-green waters and soaking in the tranquillity of this natural paradise. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride (1 hour)Cross between two sections of the park on an electric boat, gliding across emerald-green waters and soaking in the tranquillity of this natural paradise. Take a scenic train or panoramic bus ride (30 minutes)Board the park's electric train or panoramic bus to return to the starting point, enjoying more picturesque views of lakes and forests along the way. Take a scenic train or panoramic bus ride (30 minutes)Board the park's electric train or panoramic bus to return to the starting point, enjoying more picturesque views of lakes and forests along the way. Free time and refreshment break (30 minutes)Relax with a coffee, snack, or light meal at a nearby café before departing the park. Reflect on the unforgettable natural sights experienced during the day. Free time and refreshment break (30 minutes)Relax with a coffee, snack, or light meal at a nearby café before departing the park. Reflect on the unforgettable natural sights experienced during the day. Drive back to Rijeka or Opatija (1.5 hours)Enjoy a comfortable return journey through the countryside as the day concludes. Arrive back in the evening, filled with lasting memories of Croatia's most iconic natural treasure. Drive back to Rijeka or Opatija (1.5 hours)Enjoy a comfortable return journey through the countryside as the day concludes. Arrive back in the evening, filled with lasting memories of Croatia's most iconic natural treasure.