Zadar to Plitvice lakes: Guided tour with pre-booked tickets

Duration10h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

✅ Hotel/Apartment Pickup
There is an extra 5 euro fee to pay for this service (up to 4 people) or 10 euro fee (4+ people)

✅ Skip the Line with Pre-Booked Tickets
Tickets are arranged in advance for Entrance 1 – no waiting, just smooth entry.

✅ Guided or Self-Guided – Your Choice
Explore with our knowledgeable guide or enjoy the freedom of a self-guided visit.

✅ Flexible Experience with Map & Route
With 6 hours in the park, use our suggested 4-hour route and enjoy 2 extra hours for photos, lunch or relaxation.

✅ Full-Day Adventure (~10 Hours)
Includes round-trip transport, logistics, and plenty of free time to explore.

✅ Extras Included
Enjoy the scenic boat ride and electric train ride – both included in your experience.

✅ Ticket Info
National Park entrance fees are not included. Please bring cash and check the "Additional Info" section for prices.

✅ BONUS:
Show your booking at our agency and get a discount on bike or e-scooter rental!

Options

Plitvice afternoon

Zadar walking tour: Join the popular Zadar Walking Tour any other day at 10 am , 12 am or 6pm
Duration: 9 hours: Spend 4 hours with our guide on route C
Route C
Minivan
Entrance fee costs extra : Please prepare cash for entrance tickets
Adults - 25 euro
students - 15 euro
kids 7 - 18 years old - 9 euro
undre 7 - free
Starting points:
Elegance Tours, Ul. Špire Brusine 8, 23000, Zadar, Croatia
Ul. Marka Marulića 7, 23000, Zadar, Croatia

Plitvice lakes with picnic

Sandwiches and water included

Plitvice lakes self guided

Route C: Follow the route C with boat and train ride included in the price

What's included

Panoramic Boat Ride Included - Relaxing Scenic Experience
Friendly Local Guide
Free luggage storage in our office or on the bus
Air-conditioned vehicle
Electric Train Ride Included - Scenic Plitvice Journey
N/P skip the line entrance tickets booked for gate 1 - 10:00 am(please prepare cash for the tickets)

Food and drinks
National park entrance tickets
Adults - 1. April - 30. May
Adults -01. June - 30. September
Students 01.april - 30. May
Students 01.June - 30. September
children 7-17 ( 01.April - 30. May)
Children 7-17 (01.June - 30. September)
Children under 7 years old have free entrance into the park
Pick up and Drop off fee (up to 4 people)
Pick up and Drop off fee 4+ people

What to expect

10m · Admission ticket not included

7:30 AM – Pickup & Meeting Point

If you're staying in Zadar Old Town or nearby, we’ll meet at our office.
If you're staying elsewhere in Zadar, hotel/apartment pickup is included in the price – no extra charge.
For accommodations outside of town, we’ll arrange pickup individually; an additional fee may apply depending on the location. You’ll receive your exact pickup time in front of your building.

IMPORTANT:
Please bring cash for the entrance tickets and a fuel surcharge.
We pre-book national park tickets for all our guests every day to ensure smooth entry without delays.
Lika River
20m

9:00 AM – Refreshment Stop

On the way to Plitvice Lakes, we make a short 20-minute stop at a local supermarket.
This is the perfect opportunity to buy food, drinks, or snacks for the day.
Guests are also welcome to bring their own food or enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants inside the national park.
Plitvice Lakes National Park
15m · Admission ticket not included

10:00 AM – Arrival at Plitvice Lakes (Gate 1)

We arrive at Entrance Gate 1 of Plitvice Lakes around 10:00 AM.
Tickets are pre-booked for all participants – no waiting in lines!
Our driver will collect the tickets and guide you through the entry process smoothly.

Ticket prices can be found in the “Exclusions” section of this tour listing, or on the official website of Plitvice Lakes National Park.
Plitvice Lakes National Park
6h · Admission ticket not included

Free Time in the Park – Explore at Your Own Pace

You’ll have up to 6 hours to explore the breathtaking Plitvice Lakes.
We’ll provide you with a map and a suggested walking route, designed to show you all the highlights in approximately 4 hours, leaving you with 2 extra hours to relax, take stunning photos, or enjoy lunch in the park.

You can choose to:

Join our guide for a more informative experience,

Or explore on your own – the choice is yours!

We’ll stay in touch throughout your visit, and if you're running late, no worries – we’ll wait for you at the meeting point near Gate 1.
Plitvice Lakes National Park
5m

4:00 PM – Meeting Point & Return to Zadar

At 4:00 PM, we meet again at the same location near Gate 1 to begin our return trip to Zadar.

Traveling onward to Zagreb or Rijeka? No problem!
We’ll gladly drop you off at the local bus station, where frequent buses connect to both cities. It's easy and convenient.

Your luggage stays safely on our vehicle while you explore the park – no need to carry anything with you during the tour.
Zadar Land City Gates
Pass by

Around 6:00 PM – Return to Zadar & Hotel Drop-Off

We arrive back in Zadar at approximately 6:00 PM.
If your accommodation is located within the Zadar pick-up zone, we’ll drop you off directly at your hotel or apartment – just like we picked you up.

This is the perfect way to finish your day: no stress, no extra walking, just a comfortable ride back after a full day of exploring one of the most beautiful places in Europe.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please be at 7:45 at this meeting point

Meeting point

We meet 7:20 am

Meeting point

Meeting time is 7:20 am

End point

Please be at 7:45 at this meeting point

End point

We meet 7:20 am

End point

Meeting time is 7:20 am

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hotel pick up and drop off is available in Zadar town only with an additional charge ! And the time of pick up depends on which side of town your apartment is , we will contact you about this matter in advance .
We recommend good walking shoes for this excursion.
Tickets are booked for entrance 1 , 10:00 am , please bring cash for tickets !
Entrance ticket prices for adults : April , May and October - 25 euro , June July and September - 35 euro , March - 10 euro. Students(with student ID) and Children (7-17) get cheaper tickets
Student pricelist for the entrance: 1.April - 31.May - 15euro, 1.June - 30.September 27 euro)
Children 7-17 pricelist for the entrance: 1.April - 31.May - 7 euro, 1. June - 30.September - 15 euro
Children under 7 years of age have a free entry inside the park
Please note: All travelers, including children under 7, pay for transportation and guiding services. Entrance tickets to Plitvice Lakes are not included in the tour price and are paid separately at our office, we have them ready and reserved for our customers in advance. Children under 7 receive free entrance to the national park (as per park rules), but the transfer and guide service is charged.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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