Walk along the wooden paths and bridges of 16 beautiful lakes at Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia’s premier national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Soak up the blue and green colors of water and trees and let the sound of waterfalls be your soundtrack for the day. The lakes are surrounded by beech and pine forests and are home to extensive wildlife. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch in the pure, untouched nature. A panoramic boat and train ride will take us back to the start.
Activity level: easy to moderate
PROGRAM
11:00 Meeting at the entrance n°1 by the big map of the Park
13:00 Stop for lunch
17:00 Finish
Note: This itinerary and the duration of the activities are subject to change due to group abilities and preferences, weather conditions and forecasts, water levels, special events of interest, etc. Huck Finn guides and trip leaders will do their utmost to ensure the best possible experience for their clients without compromising safety at any time. This may mean changing the original itinerary to avoid discomfort or risk which could be caused by exceptional situations. Huck Finn reserves the right to alter the itinerary without prior notice.
Price:
April – June; September – October: 50€
July, August: 70€
Price includes:
- guide
- entrance to the National Park
- insurance
Optional costs:
- transfer on request
- lunch (Optional lunch available at the park in a grill restaurant or plan to bring a picnic lunch)
Group discount: valid for groups 20 and more
Cancellation policy: In the unlikely case of extreme weather conditions Huck Finn Adventure Travel will reschedule the activity for a day or two prior or after the date booked, if possible. If the change is not possible, the payments will be refunded in full. All client’s cancellations must be in writing – by email or fax. Cancellation charges per person (percentage of total price): – 8 or more days prior to arrival – 0% – 2-7 days prior to arrival – 50% – 1 day prior to arrival or no show – 100%
Minimum age: 6 years if accompanied by parents.
Departure dates: April – October, every day of the week. Please check the availability for certain dates before planning the excursion by contacting us.
Gear list:
- hiking shoes
- hat
- sun cream
- water
- optional camera and picnic
Huck Finn is not responsible for the loss or damage of your personal items.
HOW TO GET THERE
From Zagreb/Karlovac/Slunj: Take the highway Zagreb-Karlovac, exit Karlovac. Then take the local road in the direction of Slunj and Plitvice Lakes. When you arrive to Plitvice Lakes, the first entrance is the entrance n°1, on the right side of the road. The parking is on the left side of the road. The drive from Zagreb takes approximately 2h and from Karlovac 1h15.
From Zadar: Take the highway from Zadar in the direction of Zagreb. Get off at Gornja Ploca exit. Take the local road to Plitvicka Jezera. When you arrive to the Park, the entrance n°1 is the last one, on your left side. The parking is on the right side of the road. The driving time from Zadar is 1h45 min, but plan to arrive earlier, the parking procedure can be long if it’s a crowded day in the Park.