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Private eclectic experience of Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes National Park
Badge of ExcellenceZagreb, Croatia
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From $164.20
Price varies by group size
Select Date and Travelers
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 10 to 12 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Swap Zagreb for a peaceful day trip to explore quaint villages and a UNESCO World Heritage Site—Plitvice Lakes National Park. Instead of traveling on a crowded tour bus, benefit from the luxury of private transportation with just your group and a driver. Highlights on the itinerary include Rastoke—a village known for its watermills, a cheese tasting at a family-run farm, and the magnificent Plitvice Lakes National Park.
- Tick off Plitvice Lakes National Park and Rastoke village in a day
- Explore scenic outdoor sights with a guide so you don’t get lost
- Have your guide’s undivided attention on this private tour
- Travel comfortably in a private vehicle with air-conditioning
What's Included
- Walking poles
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Plitvice Lakes admission
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
08:00 AM
Pickup details
We pick up anywhere in Zagreb that is accessible. Please let us know of your location so we can arrange the pick up accordingly.
What To Expect
Zagreb (Pass By)
Karlovac (Pass By)
Rastoke
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rakovica
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plitvice Lakes National Park
5 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Zagreb (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Featured review
AndreaL_J
We had an absolutely wonderful day at Plitvice with our guide Karlo. The park was so beautiful and Karlo planned our day perfectly so we were able to see the lower and upper lakes. He was so thoughtful to bring a picnic snack as well. After our day at Plitvice, he arranged for us to have special meal of the traditional Peka which we absolutely loved and was the perfect way to end our day. Karlo is a fantastic guide -he loves what he does and we will always remember what a great day we had.
Reviews
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96 reviews
Mai_N, Apr 2024
Our group had a perfect and wonderful tour with Karlo. He is one of the best tour guide I have ever met. Highly appreciate his knowledge of history, enthusiasm and thoughtfulness. We will definitely go on a tour with Karlo if we have a chance to come back Croatia.
Ling_Y, Dec 2023
Karlo was definitely the best tour guide we ever met in our life! (and we did several local tours in various countries before)
We learned a lot about the Croatian history and culture from him, as well as some really good photos by him at the lakes!
VippinKumar_J, Aug 2023
One of the best trips ever by Viator in my view. The place is beautiful, guide Karlo is the best guide ever I have come across. The care, warmth & hospitality of Karlo was unmatched. I only hope other guides can be like Karlo then the entire vacation would be so much more enjoyable. Thank you Karlo and we would like to come back just for you
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Dear Vippin,
Thank you and your wonderful wife Smita for finding the time to write this amazing review. We spend a perfect day together exploring Plitvice, a truly unique phenomenon. Thank you for all the superlatives and I can gladly say the same for you. Until next time! And I am sure there will be one :)
Kind regards,
Karlo
Ileana_C, Aug 2023
Karlo enabled us to have an exceptional day! He provided us with a detailed history of Croatia and the region on the way to Platvice Lakes from Zagreb. The vehicle and drive were highly professional. The tour itself was super organized and Karlo was able to customize based on our interest and crowd control. We really appreciated the charcuterie from his family’s farm and the chocolate snacks that he provided. He even helped us book dinner reservations at a local, authentic Zagreb restaurant.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Dear Ileana,
Thank you and your wonderful children for making this experience even greater. It was a super busy day at the Lakes but still we managed to navigate successfully to avoid the crowds. I was happy you were such great listeners and just soaked in the stories. Thank you once more and looking forward to our next encounter.
Kind regards,
Karlo
leslie_K, Jul 2023
This has been one of the most amazing experience I have ever encountered. I was a bit resilient at first as a solo female traveler coming into a new country that I choose randomly on the map 😅 but the host made me feel so comfortable and welcoming during this activity! It is breathtaking and you do not even feel like it is a private tour experience but more so an amazing gathering among your closest friend discovering hidden gem that looks unreal!!
Everything has been perfect from the pick up to the drop off, the snacks were to die for and so many tons of laughing shareable moment occurred within it. I strongly suggest you should book even if you are a solo traveler, go for it! The host is the best I have ever encountered, thank you so much for so many joys and wow moments I had several time throughout the whole journey.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Dear Leslie,
OMG, thank you for this amazing review. You really put an effort. We had so much fun during our tour and easily connected. I am sure this is not your last visit to Croatia, even though the first one being completely random ;) See you next time and keep up rocking!
Kind regards,
Karlo
AndreaL_J, Jun 2023
We had an absolutely wonderful day at Plitvice with our guide Karlo. The park was so beautiful and Karlo planned our day perfectly so we were able to see the lower and upper lakes. He was so thoughtful to bring a picnic snack as well. After our day at Plitvice, he arranged for us to have special meal of the traditional Peka which we absolutely loved and was the perfect way to end our day. Karlo is a fantastic guide -he loves what he does and we will always remember what a great day we had.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Dear Andrea,
Wow what a great review. The day wouldn't have been perfect without you, Christian and Jillian. It proved we have so much in common and I am happy I was able to help in search of your Croatian roots. The people that prepared our meal are simply amazing. Just by entering the lodge you get the homey feeling and relaxed atmosphere. Looking forward to our future adventures! All the best to you and your family.
Kind regards,
Karlo
sab80, Aug 2022
Karlo is an amazing guide who is very passionate about his work and takes pride in ensuring his guests have the most memorable experience. He is very much a people person and happily tailors the day to your specific needs. He plans the day very well and everything ran very smoothly. The lakes are beautiful but can get crowed, I’m not very fit, so I got tired, but he made navigation easy and was happy to go at my pace. Little touches like making a homemade picnic of delicious snacks and taking the time to choose an excellent and very special visit for lunch cooked by a local family makes this tour an even more memorable must do experience.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Dear Sally,
Thank you for finding the time to write such a great review. We did have an amazing day and I am happy I was able to customize it to your preferences. Personally, I think that the experience would not be complete with a little bit of Croatian hospitality. That is the reason why I always bring some homemade products from my family's farm. The family that prepares lunch is also extremely kind and love to host us. Thank you once more Sally. Hope you had a blast on your wedding. See you in Australia or back in Croatia. As we said, there is a lot more to discover.
Kind regards,
Karlo
JanaL_C, Aug 2022
My friend and I had a wonderful experience with Karlo. He picked us up near our Airbnb at the start of the day, then took us to Rastoke, Plitvice Lakes, and a wonderful dinner. The day was very special, and we learned a lot about Croatian history from Karlo. It is obvious that he loves his job, and his passion makes for a superior experience. Rastoke is a charming village, and the lakes are beautiful. We saw all of the lakes, and even stopped for a nice picnic that Karlo brought with him for us to enjoy. The dinner we had on our way back at a family-run restaurant was one of our favorite meals of the whole trip. Highly recommend this experience. Thank you for a wonderful day!
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Dear Ella,
Thank you and Alana for being such an amazing company during our tour to Plitvice Lakes. The day couldn't have been more perfect. I was extremely happy that you were so much interested in the history of Croatia and the surroundings. It was a pleasure to share these stories with you. The picnic and dinner were also a nice treat and the feedback is always positive. Thank you for another one :) Wish you all the best and looking forward to host you again once you return to explore Istria and Slavonia, another beautiful regions of Croatia.
Kind regards,
Karlo
Terrence_M, Jul 2022
The Plitvice park was absolutely stunning and undoctored pictures don't do it justice. Rastoke was a very pleasant surprise that we knew nothing about going into our adventure.
Our personal guide for the day was Karlo and he was fantastic! His knowledge about Croatian history and the information he shared on the drive to and from Plitvice from Zagreb was very interesting. Karlo was also flexible to our needs and showed honest warmth and concern that we both enjoyed our experience which was hampered a bit by our physical condition.
Karlo provided water and snacks, a delicious tray of meats, cheeses, bread, and vegetable, prepared largely by his own family, for an in-park picnic which was just what we needed to give us energy for the hike out. After leaving the park, we were treated to a fantastic Croatian dinner before being driven back to our Zagreb hotel. The whole experience was marvelous.
If we are able to make it back, we would love to have Karlo as our guide again.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Dear Terrance,
Thank you and Judy for being such a great company during our tour of the National Park. I truly enjoyed the time we spend together exploring the park, feasting on our small picnic and later enjoying a 3 course lunch. It was a day full of laughter as well. Wish you all the best and many more travels! See you in the US or in Croatia.
Kind regards,
Karlo
Leanna_S, Jun 2022
This is one of the best tours we have ever booked. By the end of the day, Karlo wasn’t just a guide, he was a friend.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Dear Leanne,
Thank you and Rich for being such a great company during our tour of the Lakes. I am also super happy you proved to be my fellow foodies :) Thank you once more for finding the time to write such a great review. Until next time my dear friends!
Kind regards,
Karlo
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