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From Zagreb: Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke Day Trip

1. From Zagreb: Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke Day Trip

Admire the mesmerizing beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park in the company of a professional guide as you enjoy a memorable hike and boat ride. Start your day with transportation by van. Then, get ready to savor the spectacle of 16 azure lakes surrounded by gushing waterfalls as you explore Plitvice Lakes during an 8.5 km hike and 20-minute boat ride. Immerse yourself in the culture and history of Croatia as you gain fascinating insights from your guide, and experience fantastic views across the Croatian countryside on the journey to and from the park. Marvel at the fairytale village of Rastoke en route to the park, and get snaps of its 17th-century watermills.

Rastoke & Plitvice Lakes National Park Tour from Zagreb

2. Rastoke & Plitvice Lakes National Park Tour from Zagreb

Leave Zagreb and head to the Lika region. The first stop on the itinerary is the picturesque watermill village of Rastoke, located at the confluence of the Slunjčica and Korana rivers. Take a stroll through the town to admire the unique rural architecture. The tour continue on to Plitvice Lakes National Park. This is Croatia’s oldest and most visited national park, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. For centuries, water has formed waterfalls and created 16 crystal-clear lakes in this area. Enjoy the outstanding natural beauty of the forest landscape and the lakes that are connected by a series of waterfalls. Board an electric boat to cross Lake Kozjak and learn more about karst formations and the abundant animal life in the park. Become one with nature, enjoy the clean fresh air and marvel at the breathtaking views that surround you. The guide will be with you and your small group throughout the day, and will share some interesting stories about the areas you visit and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

From Zagreb: Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke Day Trip

3. From Zagreb: Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke Day Trip

Discover the beautiful Plitvice Lakes, a Unesco World Heritage Site, and the village of Rastoke on a day tour from Zagreb. Treat your eyes to the beauty of the small waterfalls, traditional houses, 16 terraced lakes, and more on a guided tour. Depart Zagreb and start your journey to the village of Rastoke. Enjoy a coffee break at the gateway to the amazing Plitvice Lakes area. Get a glimpse at some of the small waterfalls, well-preserved mills, and traditional houses that line the banks of the Slunjčica River. Arrive at Plitvice Lakes National Park and follow your knowledgeable guide to discover the 16 terraced lakes formed by natural travertine dams. Learn how the lakes can change color throughout the day, depending on the angle of the sun’s rays and the mineral makeup of the water. Walk through the park on the guided sightseeing tour before your guide takes you to a local restaurant for an optional lunch. Taste the typical dishes of the region, and feel free to ask your guide for recommendations for food, drinks, or even souvenirs. After lunch, sit back in comfort on the pleasant drive back to Zagreb.

Slunj: Upper Mreznica River Kayaking Adventure

4. Slunj: Upper Mreznica River Kayaking Adventure

Embark on an exhilarating whitewater rafting adventure along the upper part of the Mreznica River. Travel through a long row of waterfalls and admire incredible natural pools. Enjoy elements of canyoning, such as natural water slides, jumping from high cliffs, and walking through the canyon. When you arrive, you will receive safety gear (and neoprene suits, if necessary), and paddling instructions. Then we will drive you to the start. We will pass waterfalls sometimes on natural water slides, sometimes by jumping into the lower pool or walking around the cascade, but most of them we can ride down in our kayaks. There are 15 travertine waterfalls on our way. The beginning and the end of the tour are full of action, while the middle section give us some peaceful paddling to enjoy the surroundings. The wild and amazing nature around the river, its waterfalls and differently-coloured pools make kayaking on Mreznica River a most interesting and intensive experience. After getting to the finish, we quickly drive you back to the base, where you can change into dry clothes.

From Slunj: Plitvice and Mreznica Waterfalls Kayaking

5. From Slunj: Plitvice and Mreznica Waterfalls Kayaking

Beyond the main tourist attractions, hidden in a rural area, between Rastoke village and Plitvice Lakes National Park is the Mreznica River. In the canyon, dense forest covers the area, surrounded by cliffs where you can reach the waterfalls only by kayak. The source of the river is only 12 km upstream from civilization but it brings clean drinkable water. Surrounded by untouched nature, the easy rapids and calm waterfalls put this river on the world map, marking it the most beautiful river in Europe. Its local name is actually “The waterfall playground”. During this activity, we make several stops which will give you the chance to jump off waterfalls from 1 meter high to 8 meters! For the less adventurous ones, you can swim behind the waterfalls, kayak over them, paddle behind them – the choice is yours. Somewhere halfway, we will make a short picnic break so we definitely recommend bringing sandwiches or snacks, followed by swimming in the emerald green water. What should You wear for the activity? Our guide and trip leader will provide you with all the necessary equipment required for the activity, giving you tips on how to paddle and work as a team to make your trip safe and enjoyable. We will provide you with a tandem sit-on-top inflatable kayak, paddles, buoyancy aid, and helmets. Depending on the time of the year, we provide neoprene wet shoes, neoprene long john wetsuit, and splash jacket for colder weather. We provide a waterproof container for the personal items you want to bring on the water (food, drinks, a camera, personal medicine…). Bring some extra dry clothes to change after the trip. In case you have your old sneakers or water shoes it would be great to bring them and if not, you will get them from us. It’s good to bring a bathing suit, a polyester t-shirt plus a towel because you will be wet at the end! At the finish, our shuttle driver will bring your dry clothes for you to change and transfer you back to the start point/base / parking for refreshments and some chilling with your fellow group participants.

From Zagreb: Plitvice Lakes Full-Day Private Tour

6. From Zagreb: Plitvice Lakes Full-Day Private Tour

Depart Zagreb and journey to the small village of Rastoke near the city of Slunj. Enjoy a cup of coffee surrounded by beautiful waterfalls and a delightful river. Get an introduction to Plitvice Lakes National Park, where the locals live in harmony with nature. Take a tour of the 16 lakes inside the park, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the amazing rock formations of the Dinara karst area. Re-energize at a local dairy farm, where you can taste many varieties of domestic cheese before going to the Museum of Croatian War of Independence, located in the former backyard of a ruined Austro-Hungarian military base in Karlovac.

From Zagreb: Plitvice Lakes & Rastoke Private Tour

7. From Zagreb: Plitvice Lakes & Rastoke Private Tour

Visit with us one of the most pop­u­lar places in Europe, National park Plitvice lakes. Sur­rounded by dense for­est of beech and fir trees, Plitvice Lakes are con­sid­ered one of the most beau­ti­ful nat­ural phe­nom­ena in the world: 16 lakes con­nected by numer­ous water­falls present a con­tin­u­ous play of light and water. Plitvice Lakes are a pro­tected ecosys­tem and a national park since 1949. The per­fect pic­ture nature has been cre­at­ing for sev­eral mil­len­ni­ums, leav­ing every­one breath­less. Expe­ri­ence the birth of a vivid rain­bow while get­ting refreshed with the scat­tered drops of 78 meters high water­fall. Find out why and how the Lakes change colours from emer­ald green to azure blue. Enjoy thou­sands of sparkling falls, clean pure air, the great Splasher, idyl­li­cal boat ride on Lake Koz­jak, endemic flora and fauna and Lika’s food

From Zagreb to Split: Plitvice Lakes & Rastoke Private Tour

8. From Zagreb to Split: Plitvice Lakes & Rastoke Private Tour

Maximize your time in Croatia by using your travel day to experience one of the country’s natural wonders. Journey from Zagreb to Split in the comfort of a private vehicle, stopping to explore the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park, and two small towns along the way. Your private guide will make sure you get personalized attention all the way through your trip.   Enjoy the scenic journey from Split to the Plitvice Lakes National Park, the oldest and largest national park in Croatia. You’ll be awed by the lushness of nature and the combination of blue and green colors surrounding you. Take a scenic boat tour around the lakes and see Veliki Slap waterfall, a stunning natural formation where water falls from 78 meters high.   Also on your way, visit the riverfront town of Karlovac and the historic watermill village of Rastoke, to get a feel for these smaller, ancient towns. Continue on your way until your guide drops you off at your accommodation in Split.

Slunj: Guided Quad Bike Adventure with Natural Scenery

9. Slunj: Guided Quad Bike Adventure with Natural Scenery

Arrive at our agency reception. You will have to sign paperwork and after that our guide will welcome you. The guide will provide you all equipement (helmet, glasses, gloves). After that you will get briefly instructions about the ride, handling the quad and all functions. Accompanied by our guide you will have a short test ride and training at a designated area at our parking. After the training you will follow our guide trough the Cerovac village into the forrest on off road paths. The trail includes 50% of dust and sand tracks and 50% of deep forrest off road muddy paths. At the half way you will have a break at a nice hunting cabin where you will have time to rest, enjoy the nature, eat/drink... The tour ends again at the starting point at our hotel and agency where you will finish the tour.

Private Transfer Tour from Zagreb - Split via Plitvice Lakes

10. Private Transfer Tour from Zagreb - Split via Plitvice Lakes

Welcome onboard a Private transfer tour that is customizable according to your wishes. Relax for a coffee break in the Rastoke Millers Village and explore the Plitvice Lakes National Park. Start the tour to Plitvice Lakes National Park from your accommodation. Your first stop is the charming Rastoke Millers Village. After a short coffee break, visit the Plitvice lakes. Your tour guide will show you the best of the national park during a 3-hour walk. Stroll along the wooden decks and admire the crystal clear blue water. After sightseeing, decide if you want to have lunch in a local restaurant. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off in Split at your accommodation in the evening.

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What people are saying about Slunj

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based on 1,021 reviews

We had the most awesome, informative tour ever. Our guide Bojan was out of this world and changed my mind about guided tours. He was so polite, respectful, cheeky and overflowing with information that no question stomped him. He had the times right on to the second and perfectly timed all of the stops to make sure we had toilet breaks, food and souvenirs and of course the best spots to take the photos.

It was a wonderful experience. Plitvice is beautiful. Everything was perfect. The tour guide was really helpful and informative. He gave us ample time to take photos. The trip was comfortable too.

Amazing trip, would recommend this activity to everyone looking to explore Plitvice!

The trip was worth the money.. The guide was also very informative...

Amazing trip. My best time during my holdiays in Croatia,