Plitvice Lakes from Split: The 15 Best Day Trips

1.From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,002 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Travel from Split to Plitvice Lakes National Park by air-conditioned bus or van, then walk the Upper and Lower Lakes with an English-speaking guide. The day includes a panoramic boat ride and electric train, with guides such as Sanja, Lovro, Luka, and Ivana often praised for clear stories and good group management.

“Our guide Lovro was awesome, very knowledgeable and engaging. The only downside was that the toilet was out of order, which was a bit inconvenient. Otherwise, a great experience”

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2.From Split: Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,468 reviews · 12 hours · from $116

Travel from Split to Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Sanja, Luka, Ivana, or Lovro. Walk between upper and lower lakes, then ride the park train and take a 20-minute boat trip. Transport, entry, and guided commentary are included.

“Sanja our tour guide made the trip extra special and memorable. She was funny and very informative. The trip was very well organised and ran on time. Highly recommend our tour guide and the lakes. An amazing place to visit for sure.”

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3.From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,355 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Split or Trogir to Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Ivanka, Mia, or Elena. Expect a long coach ride, about four hours in the park, forest paths, waterfalls, a boat crossing, and limited free time. Entrance fees are extra and paid in cash.

“Guide was very informative and skilled in keeping our group together. Bus ride was long but comfortable with well timed breaks. Plitvice is a wonder not to be missed! Lakes and falls stunning! There are options for those not up to fairly strenuous hiking.”

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4.Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Day Tour from Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,948 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $78

Leave Split at 7 a.m. for a guided day at Plitvice Lakes, Croatia’s famous UNESCO park. Guides such as Mia, Ivanka, Bariša, and Mate lead walks through the Upper and Lower Lakes, waterfalls, and canyons. Transport is included, but park admission and lunch cost extra.

“Lovely guide (Ivanka) - bubbly, helpful and fun! Plitvice Lakes is one of my favourite places in the world - I was so happy to return there.”

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5.Split: Self-Guided Plitvice Lakes Day Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,519 reviews · 12 hours · from $58

Travel from Split to Plitvice Lakes by comfortable coach, then explore on your own along wooden paths, by panoramic boat, and on an electric train. English-speaking guides such as Sanja and Lovro provide clear route and timing advice, while you set your own pace inside the park.

“Nice trip. We spent a really good time. Very interesting excursions. To get more, I suggest to take the guide. But the price, a little bit too high.”

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6.From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 672 reviews · 12 hours · from $76

Travel from Split to Plitvice Lakes National Park by air-conditioned coach, then spend about four hours walking beside 16 clear lakes and waterfalls. Guides such as Sanja, Luka, Ivana, and Richard add Croatian stories, route advice, and practical help. Boat or train transport is included, but park entry costs extra.

“Everything was incredible! Great organization at the pick up point. Our guide, Sanja, was super! She was kind, patient, flexible, and very knowledgeable about our destination and Croatia in general. I also appreciated her very clear directions and setting up a WhatsApp group for us to communicate. Highly recommend!”

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7.From Split: Plitvice Lakes Fully-Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 392 reviews · 12 hours · from $76

Travel from Split to Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Mia, Sanja, or Ivanka. Walk wooden paths past 16 lakes and waterfalls, ride a boat through the Lower Lakes, and stop for local food. The day lasts 12 hours, with about six hours on the road.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable. Encouraging and motivational. He kept us informed at all times. The falls are simply gorgeous!”

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8.From Split: Plitvice Lakes Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 389 reviews · 12 hours · from $57

Travel from Split to Plitvice Lakes National Park by air-conditioned coach, then spend about four hours among wooden trails, waterfalls, and two lake sections. Guides such as Mia, Ivanka, and Sanja often add useful Croatian history and park advice, though entry costs extra and the day is long.

“My trip to Mostar was great. The guide, Petar, was fun and friendly and did a great job of answering questions. The bus was clean and comfortable, and Dado did a great job driving. Once we arrived in BH, Ana Maria was also a great guide and pointed us towards her favorite local places.”

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9.Guided transfer from Split to Zagreb with Plitvice Lakes stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $168

This 12-hour Gray Line Croatia transfer leaves Split at 7:00 am, spends about four hours at Plitvice Lakes, then continues to central Zagreb. You get an English-speaking park guide, electric train, boat rides, and luggage transport. Guides may include Ivanka, Mia, or Barry.

“When I saw the option to book a transfer from Split to Zagreb with a stop in Plitvice Lakes I knew this would be the perfect way to fit in what I wanted to in this trip! It worked out really well, and even if things did not exactly go as planned, Mia, our guide, made sure the day went smooth sailing for us, and gave us a wonderful tour of the park. Would highly recommend!”

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10.From Split: Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 274 reviews · 12 hours · from $38Best value

Travel from Split or Trogir to Plitvice Lakes National Park for a full-day guided visit. Your English-speaking guide leads you past Veliki Slap, 16 clear lakes, forest paths, a boat crossing, and an electric train ride. Guides such as Ivanka and Barry are known for lively explanations and smart routes.

“We had a fantastic day out at Plitvice Lakes. Our guide Ivanka was the best - so friendly, very knowledgeable and all round excellent guide for the day. We had a small group so went in an minivan with Yoso the driver and it was just perfect. The Lakes are amazing - just stunning. A lot of walking but easy walking! I highly recommend this trip 😊”

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11.From Split: Self-Guided Plitvice Lakes Day Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 242 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $60

Leave Split at 7:30 a.m. for Plitvice Lakes, Croatia’s famous chain of turquoise lakes and waterfalls. You’ll ride an electric train and panoramic boat, then explore independently or join a guide. Guides such as Sanja, Klara, Sandra, and Lovro are praised for humor and helpful facts.

“Incroyable excursion aux cascades de plitvice! Le temps n’était pas de la partie malheureusement mais le paysage restait tout de même magnifique Nous remercions infiniment Klara notre guide qui a fait en sorte que notre journée soit inoubliable et c’était reussi”

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12.Zagreb to Split Group Transfer with Plitvice Lakes guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 242 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $168

Leave Zagreb at 8 a.m., walk about 5 km through Plitvice Lakes with English-speaking guides such as Sanja or Mia, ride the park boat and train, then continue to Split or Trogir. Bring cash for the entrance fee, sturdy shoes, and patience for a long day.

“This was an amazing tour. Our tour guide Zeljka was amazing. She told us all kind of history about Croatia and the national parks. It really made the bus ride go quickly. The hike around the park was absolutely beautiful. Definitely recommend.”

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13.From Split: Plitvice Lakes – Private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.)

Leave Split at 7:30 am for a private, air-conditioned trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park. A guide such as Luka or Ivana can explain the park and Croatian history while George handles the drive. You’ll walk the Upper and Lower Lakes, ride a panoramic boat, and return to Split after a long day.

“The tour I originally booked two months in advance cancelled on me the day before my tour. I had to quickly book with another company and thankfully the Booker Travel Agency came through for me! I had a wonderful time with guide Ivana and driver George! It was a bit of a drive to get to Plitvice National Park but it was well worth it. I really enjoy nature and waterfalls and this was an amazing place for that. I went in September so the water was not as much as in the springtime but still plenty of water and beautiful views. I was surprised my favorite part was the…”

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14.Split: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 171 reviews · 12 hours - 750 minutes · from $116

Travel from Split to Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Mia, Sanja, or Mate. Walk the Upper and Lower Lakes, see the 78-meter Great Waterfall, ride the park boat, and return by coach. Entry, transport, and the boat ride are included.

“The tour was amazing. Mia and Sanja were great and kept us both informed and entertained. They kept us well looked after as did Mickey the driver. Great team. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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15.Plitvice Lakes trip from Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $60

Leave Split at 7:00 am for Plitvice Lakes National Park in an air-conditioned vehicle. Expect a long day, about three hours in the park, optional guide support, beautiful boardwalks and waterfalls, and a restaurant stop. Entrance fees and meals cost extra.

“Excellent a tour with a super friendly and knowledgeable guide. It was interesting to see beyond the beautiful coast into the interior of Croatia. The bus ride is long but overall it was worth it if you have the time.”

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