Plitvice National Park – protected by UNSECO

National Park Plitvice Lakes is one of the most impressive and most preserved places in the world, you simply have to visit to fully experience its beauty.

The 8 km long lake system, surrounded by forest and 16 lakes is divided into upper and lower lakes. The lakes are connected by cascades and created by mineral-rich waters that carved a path through the mountains for millions of years.

The upper part consists of 12 lakes, including two largest, Kozjak and Prošćansko. The lower part represents a smaller portion of the total lake system, with 4 lakes.

The highest point is at 1280 m (4200 feet) and the lowest at 380 m (1250 feet). The largest waterfall, Veliki Slap, is 70 m (230 feet) tall.

The park covers a huge area, and there are 18 km of wooden footbridges and pathways, organized into different routes to tour the park and guide you across its stunning inter-connected waterfalls, series of cascades and lake views.

Other than hiking, you can also get around by boat and by shuttle.

Plitvice Lakes became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

Sightseeing of Plitvice Lakes

Open 365 days a year, Plitvice National Park has awe-inspiring scenery. Mother nature provides beautiful landscapes and unique ways to explore this National Park in each season, and no matter when you visit, you can expect extraordinary experience and symphony of sights, sounds and picturesque views.

It can take up to six hours to explore the lakes on foot, or you can explore the entire park in about 4 hours, using the advantage of the park’s free boats and shuttles.

We recommend you first catch the bus which departs every 30 minutes from April to October to reach the higher lakes, then hike back down to parks’ largest lake which is 4 km long, lake Kozjak. There you can take the boat which will get you to the other side of the lake, to a beautiful picnic meadow.

You can then stroll around the lower lakes, right to the Veliki Slap, the tallest waterfall in Plitvice and in Croatia.  From Veliki Slap there is a steep path to the bus stop, where you can catch a ride back while enjoying in breathtaking views of the scenery where you can take great pictures of the lakes and Plitvice waterfalls.

You should note that swimming is not allowed in Plitvice Lakes. If you will need any help or additional information, our experienced guides will be there to assist you.

Plitvice National Park – What to expect?

After we pick you up, we head straight to the highway on our way to Plitvice National Park. During the trip, and especially after we pass Zadar, you will have the chance to enjoy in stunning views of the Adriatic Sea and of the surrounding mountains.

It is a 3-hour long trip, so we usually stop for a short coffee break on the way. When we arrive to Plitvice, you can head out on your own or join our guided tour through wooden paths, enjoy the boat ride across biggest lake called Kozjak as well as a short train ride. The choice is yours. You just have to make sure to return at the right place, at the right time for our journey back.

You will have the total of 5 hours to explore the park, just remember that this also includes the lunch break.  However, instead of having a lunch break, you can use the time for sightseeing Plitvice National Park.

If you’ll still have the energy, you can use the time on our way back to Split to send amazing images and videos from Plitvice National Park to your friends and family, while relaxing in our luxury minibus, equipped with AC, free WIFI and USB charging slots at every seat.