Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Day Tour with Pre-Booked Tickets
by Elegance Tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€89.80Overview
This full-day bus tour from Zadar lasts about 10 hours and includes round-trip transport with hotel or apartment pickup in central Zadar. The tour begins with a meeting or pickup around 7:30 AM, followed by a 20-minute stop near the Lika River to buy food or drinks before reaching Plitvice Lakes National Park at Gate 1 around 10:00 AM. All entrance tickets are pre-booked for this gate, allowing you to skip the line; however, tickets are not included and must be paid in cash at the office. Visitors have up to 6 hours inside the park with a suggested walking route that takes about 4 hours to cover the main highlights. The remaining 2 hours can be used for taking photos, having lunch, or resting. Guests can choose between following the guide for a narrated visit or exploring independently. Included in the experience are a scenic boat ride and an electric train ride inside the park. Luggage storage is available on the bus or at the office, and the vehicle is air-conditioned. The group reconvenes at 4:00 PM near Gate 1 to return to Zadar, arriving by approximately 6:00 PM. For those continuing to Zagreb or Rijeka, a drop-off at the local bus station is available. The tour includes friendly local guide service and door-to-door service within central Zadar, with additional pickup fees for locations outside this area. Food and park entrance fees are not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pickup and Meeting Point in Zadar
Pickup begins around 7:30 AM for guests staying in Zadar Old Town or nearby, meeting at the operator’s office. Hotel or apartment pickup is included within central Zadar; outside this area, pickup can be arranged for an additional fee. Exact pickup times are communicated in advance. Guests must bring cash to pay for entrance tickets and any fuel surcharge. Tickets for the national park are pre-booked daily to allow smooth entry without delays.
10 min
Lika River
At about 9:00 AM, the group stops for 20 minutes at a local supermarket near the Lika River. This pause allows guests to purchase food, drinks, or snacks for the day. Visitors can also bring their own provisions or plan to eat inside Plitvice Lakes National Park.
20 min
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Arrival at Plitvice Lakes National Park is around 10:00 AM at Entrance Gate 1. The operator holds pre-booked tickets for all participants, which avoids waiting in lines. The driver manages ticket collection and entry procedures. Ticket prices vary by season and are listed in the exclusions and additional information.
15 min
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Guests have up to 6 hours to explore the park independently or with the guide. A map and a suggested walking route covering the key sights in about 4 hours are provided, leaving 2 hours free for photos, lunch, or rest. The guide remains available by phone for assistance, and the meeting point near Gate 1 is the rendezvous location for departure.
360 min
Plitvice Lakes National Park
At 4:00 PM, the group reunites near Gate 1 to begin the return trip to Zadar. Guests traveling onward to Zagreb or Rijeka can be dropped at the local bus station, which has frequent connections to these cities. Luggage remains safely stored on the vehicle throughout the visit.
5 min
Zadar Land City Gates
The tour ends with arrival back in Zadar around 6:00 PM. Guests staying within the pickup area are dropped off at their hotels or apartments, mirroring the morning service. This concludes the day’s excursion without additional walking or transfers.
Meeting point
On our way to the highway 8:20 AM
End point
Please be at 7:45 at this meeting point
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Day Tour with Pre-Booked Tickets
by Elegance Tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€89.80Overview
This full-day bus tour from Zadar lasts about 10 hours and includes round-trip transport with hotel or apartment pickup in central Zadar. The tour begins with a meeting or pickup around 7:30 AM, followed by a 20-minute stop near the Lika River to buy food or drinks before reaching Plitvice Lakes National Park at Gate 1 around 10:00 AM. All entrance tickets are pre-booked for this gate, allowing you to skip the line; however, tickets are not included and must be paid in cash at the office. Visitors have up to 6 hours inside the park with a suggested walking route that takes about 4 hours to cover the main highlights. The remaining 2 hours can be used for taking photos, having lunch, or resting. Guests can choose between following the guide for a narrated visit or exploring independently. Included in the experience are a scenic boat ride and an electric train ride inside the park. Luggage storage is available on the bus or at the office, and the vehicle is air-conditioned. The group reconvenes at 4:00 PM near Gate 1 to return to Zadar, arriving by approximately 6:00 PM. For those continuing to Zagreb or Rijeka, a drop-off at the local bus station is available. The tour includes friendly local guide service and door-to-door service within central Zadar, with additional pickup fees for locations outside this area. Food and park entrance fees are not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pickup and Meeting Point in Zadar
Pickup begins around 7:30 AM for guests staying in Zadar Old Town or nearby, meeting at the operator’s office. Hotel or apartment pickup is included within central Zadar; outside this area, pickup can be arranged for an additional fee. Exact pickup times are communicated in advance. Guests must bring cash to pay for entrance tickets and any fuel surcharge. Tickets for the national park are pre-booked daily to allow smooth entry without delays.
10 min
Lika River
At about 9:00 AM, the group stops for 20 minutes at a local supermarket near the Lika River. This pause allows guests to purchase food, drinks, or snacks for the day. Visitors can also bring their own provisions or plan to eat inside Plitvice Lakes National Park.
20 min
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Arrival at Plitvice Lakes National Park is around 10:00 AM at Entrance Gate 1. The operator holds pre-booked tickets for all participants, which avoids waiting in lines. The driver manages ticket collection and entry procedures. Ticket prices vary by season and are listed in the exclusions and additional information.
15 min
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Guests have up to 6 hours to explore the park independently or with the guide. A map and a suggested walking route covering the key sights in about 4 hours are provided, leaving 2 hours free for photos, lunch, or rest. The guide remains available by phone for assistance, and the meeting point near Gate 1 is the rendezvous location for departure.
360 min
Plitvice Lakes National Park
At 4:00 PM, the group reunites near Gate 1 to begin the return trip to Zadar. Guests traveling onward to Zagreb or Rijeka can be dropped at the local bus station, which has frequent connections to these cities. Luggage remains safely stored on the vehicle throughout the visit.
5 min
Zadar Land City Gates
The tour ends with arrival back in Zadar around 6:00 PM. Guests staying within the pickup area are dropped off at their hotels or apartments, mirroring the morning service. This concludes the day’s excursion without additional walking or transfers.
Meeting point
On our way to the highway 8:20 AM
End point
Please be at 7:45 at this meeting point
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.