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Split’s best days out.
The 15 most popular plitvice lakes day trips for travellers basing themselves in Split. Each one is here on its own merits, with the run time, the price and the operator behind it laid out so you can pick the day that fits.
Split to Plitvice Lakes guided day trip with boat and electric train, UNESCO waterfalls, and English stories. Park entry extra
Most Popular“Great trip! Sanjay was a gem and made the whole experience even better. So knowledgeable and friendly.”
Guided Plitvice Lakes day trip from Split with UNESCO entry, electric train and boat rides, plus live guide commentary for about 12 hours.
“Great activities and Lovro was very knowledgeable about the history of Plitvice.”
Plitvice Lakes from Split with a guided walk, boat cruise, and easy transportation. Expect early mornings, real scenery, and solid value.
“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.”
Split to Plitvice Lakes guided day tour with hotel pickup and an English guide. Upper and Lower Lakes walks. Park entry extra.
“Mia and Saja were great guides! Very informational tour and the areas near by. It was a perfect amount of time to explore the lakes and waterfalls.”
Self-guided Plitvice Lakes day trip from Split with boat ride and electric train. Wooden paths, falls views, and forest comfort.
“My Partner and I usually prefer to travel on our own. This time we booked a tour for the convenience and it turned out amazing! While I usually prefer my quiet, I really enjoyed our travel guide Sanja - she was warm, funny and engaging. One of the nicest guides I have met so far!…”
Plitvice Lakes day trip from Split or Trogir with guide, entry tickets, boat ride, Great Falls and train views in 12 hours.
“Waterfalls and walk was spectacular- well worth the 3-hour bus ride. Only negatives were the crowds and not having time to linger at some spots to admire the views and take pictures.”
Split to Plitvice guided day trip with 16 lakes, waterfalls, boat or train time, and expert geology notes in one long day.
“The tour was amazing. Not only the park but also our guide, Sanja. She was really nice and always showing how much she loves the park! I recommend 10/10”
From Split, spend a full day at Plitvice Lakes UNESCO Park with guided walks, boat time, and the Great Waterfall. Tickets and food extra.
“Fab day out lots of walking but so worth it to see the views and the beautiful turquoise water.”
Early trip from Split to Plitvice Lakes National Park, with waterfalls, wooden trails, and Great Waterfall views—long day, big payoff.
“Wow, what an amazing experience! Mia was such a wonderful guide and very accommodating! I really enjoyed the knowledge that she shared with our group. She has a great sense of humour and is very friendly. Thank you for an awesome time in such a beautiful place!!”
Plitvice Lakes day trip from Split or Trogir with early entry, guided walks, and a boat ride to the Lower Lakes. Entry included.
“Bus was very small and every seat was full. Then bus broke down five minutes out of Trogir. Instead of returning to Trogir we waited an hour and a half on the side of the road for a replacement bus. No A/c and not really a safe place to stop. TRead more”
Guided transfer from Split to Zagreb with a Plitvice stop: cruise, electric train, free time in UNESCO lakes, plus an airbase photo stop.
“Nature wonder at its best ! Long trails , aching feet but worth the effort . . Ivanka was absolutely animated , made us see and appreciate the grandeur of Plitvice Waterfalls . Ride from Plitvice to Zagreb was smooth , Tony, the driver was helpful , conversant and kind.”
Guided Plitvice Lakes day trip from Split or Trogir with park entry, boat ride, and electric train to Croatia’s 16-lake wonder.
“It was amazing, we have peter as guide. Guided well and explanation also good. About the weather we got some rain while we start.. So, be ready for all types of weather 🌡️. Overall it's was memorable trip and time saver too.”
Guided transfer from Zagreb to Split via Plitvice Lakes: hotel pickup, park walk with train and boat, and drop-off in Split or Trogir.
“The lakes are worth some trouble to see but I can’t recommend doing it this way. Our tour spent 2/3 of the time in the park waiting for slow walkers and other logistics. We spent so much time with that we didn’t even get to walk the lower lakes. Huge disappointment given that we may…”
Plitvice day trip from Split with round-trip bus, panoramic boat or electric train, and about 4 hours in 16-lake waterfall country.
“Do not let the word economy put you off! The 3 hours coach nearly put me off this tour also, but i am so glad we did not let it. The lakes and waterfalls are fantastic Our tour guide messaged us on WhatsApp to confirm pick up point. We took a couple of sandwiches with…”
Private Plitvice Lakes tour from Split with an early start, air-conditioned ride, panoramic boat time, and guided Upper and Lower Lakes.
“We did the private tour from Split. Luka was a fabulous guide, very knowledgeable about the history of Split and the park, which was a bonus on the drive, to learn about the history. The lakes were stunning and made for a great day in a beautiful location. If you are considering the journey from…”
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