Plitvice Lakes National Park Day Trip from Zagreb

After arriving in Plitvice Lakes National Park, hop off the shuttle and begin exploring the park, marveling at the diversity of trees: from pine to spruce to beech trees and the verdant ferns that blanket the forest floor. The trail can be steep at times, going down as much as 300 steps, but it’s well worth it, as you’ll find out.

Stroll along the trails, taking in the colorful wild floors that flank your way, and pass over wooden bridges that afford incredible extremely picture-worthy photos of the turquoise lakes, streams and waterfalls.

Hop on an electric boat to get an even better look at the lakes, as you cruise along the clear water, the color of which feels like it’s straight out of a dreamed-up fantasy land.

After the ride, keep going on foot as you marvel at the views of the higher lakes. Later opt either for a bus or a train ride for the final panoramic view of the the lakes and surrounding forests. Then take 60 minutes of free time to do some more exploring or grab lunch (at own expense) at a restaurant, before returning to the shuttle for the ride back to Zagreb where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.

List of selected hotels that offer pickup and drop-off:

Hotel Astoria – Petrinjska ulica 71, 10000

Hotel Hilton – Ulica grada Vukovara 269A, 10000

Hotel Esplanade – Mihanovićeva ulica 1, 10000

Hotel Westin – Ulica Izidora Kršnjavog 1, 10000

Hotel Sheraton – Ul. kneza Borne 2, 10000

Hotel Panorama – Trg Krešimira Ćosića 9, 10000

Hotel Dubrovnik, Gajeva ul. 1, 10000