Ljubljana to Plitvice Lakes Tour

Experience one of the most beautiful national parks in Europe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with countless lakes and breathtaking waterfalls.
From
Ljubljana
Price
From: 249€/person
Duration
10-12 hours
Start time
8:00
Schedule
Every Day
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Get from Ljubljana to Plitvice Lakes National Park and back in a day
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Great Waterfall
Flora and fauna of Plitvice Lakes
Plitvice Lakes
Plitvice Lakes
Plitvice Waterfalls
Plitvice Waterfalls
Plitvice lakes with waterfalls
Plitvice lakes with waterfalls
Plitvice Lakes trail
Plitvice lakes trail
Plitvice lakes
Plitvice lakes
Plitvice Lakes
Plitvice lakes
Plitvice lakes National Park
Plitvice lakes national park

Summer Itinerary

Day What we will do
8.00 am Departure from Ljubljana
12.30-4.30 pm Plitvice National Park
8.00 pm Return to Ljubljana

Winter Itinerary

Day What we will do
9.00 am Departure from Ljubljana
12.30-3.30 pm Plitvice National Park
7.00 pm Return to Ljubljana

Included in price

English speaking guide
Comfortable transportation
All parking fees and toll charges

Optional Extras

Entrance fee to Plitvice National Park
Pickup / drop-off at your location in Ljubljana

Important for the tour

Difficulty: Moderate (4 km (2.5 mi) walking with ascending and descending steps and slopes)
Please bring your passport
Snacks and beverages are not included
Shared group trip of max 8 people
Private tour available with extra charge
Minimum number of guests applies
Pick-up available at 4 designated spots in city center, extra charge for accommodation pick-up
The trip is conducted in English, Spanish guide available with extra charge

A person or two can be wrong, but a million can’t. Every year, that and a bit more travel to Croatia to experience the dazzling beauty of the cascading lakes of Plitvice. On this tour, you will easily get from Ljubljana to Plitvice Lakes National Park in a day, enjoy the ride and truly experience the beauty of nature.

Among innumerous small lakes are 16 larger ones, each with its own anecdote stemming from real events (don’t worry, we won’t spoil any right now). A UNESCO World Heritage park since 1979, the lakes are renowned for their distinctive colours, ever-changing from azure to green, grey or blue, depending on the number of minerals or organisms in the water and the angle of sunlight.

Surrounded by mountains of the Dinaric Alps, the area is the perfect cool-off spot in the summer with temperatures never rising above 17.4 °C (63 °F) – and in winter offers views of frozen lakes and nature frozen in time. The nearly untouched landscape is significant for biodiversity, with several rare species like the brown bear, the grey wolf, the eagle and over 321 different kinds of butterflies – at least as many as there are reasons to visit this marvel of nature

Location

Things to know

There are 4 designated pickup and drop-off locations that we use in downtown Ljubljana (see the options when booking). Your driver will be driving between multiple pickup locations, so we kindly ask you to allow a 20-minute window for your pickup, although we will do our best to be there on time.

In case you would like to be picked up / dropped off at a different location, we can accommodate that with a surcharge of 9€/booking.

You have the option of both. We have a time slot reserved for lunch on each tour, always somewhere with (usually local) restaurants handy. That said, you can always pack your own picnic lunch and eat it wherever and whenever you like. This might sometimes even save time in order to fit a bit of extra sightseeing into your day.

The best thing about our day trips is that they can be tailored to your own level of fitness. Most of the tours are designed with different activities available, so the choice is entirely yours. Please consult the difficulty section under a specific day trip to see what the difficulty level of the tour and particular activity is.

Don’t worry. Our day trips are planned with everyone in mind. If you find an entrance fee too expensive, or you are unsure if you are willing to spend so much of your budget on entrance fees, our guides will always have some free alternatives ready for you. From taking a short hike and finding that perfect photo opportunity, to relaxing in a beautiful spot, we have got you covered.

If you want to, sure! We are well aware that some people love to stay in groups while others prefer some more alone time on their trip. We wanted to give you the opportunity to do things your way. It is your holiday, after all! As long as you respect the group timings and locations designated by your guide, please feel free to customize your itinerary and create your own adventure!

It is important to dress for the season. Slovenia has all 4 seasons, so please check the weather forecast before the day trip regarding temperatures and rainfall. When you are close to the Alps, the weather can change fairly quickly, so your best bet is to always bring an extra layer. We recommend shoes you will be comfortable in. If you are visiting caves, please remember that the caves are cold in the summer, as the cave temperature is constant throughout the year.

It really depends on the level of your restriction. Vegetarian options are fairly easy to find in Slovenia, but vegan dishes, on the other hand, are extremely hard to come by in rural areas of the country and in smaller towns. Please note, that the places where we stop off at for lunch are often traditional and may have difficulties accommodating you outside of their standard menu. We suggest you keep this in mind.

There is so much to do in Slovenia, so we wanted to give you the option of choosing exactly how you would like to spend your time here. Which is why we have compiled a list of popular activities in the areas of your visit and categorized them as extras. Therefore, the choice of which and how many you would like to experience is entirely up to you. We set up some of the most popular activities in the areas of your visit and listed them as extras. The choice of how many and which you would like to do is entirely yours. When you arrive to a destination, such as Lake Bled, the itinerary always allows for any additional activities you might want to do, like visiting Bled Castle or taking a traditional boat ride to the island. You can book all of your chosen extras in advance. Your guide will confirm the bookings with you on the tour and make sure you know everything you need to know. It is always exciting when people come away from the same trip enriched by different adventures and can share and compare their experiences along with the tons of photos they have taken.

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Best Prices

Working without middlemen or agency fees, we are able to negotiate the best prices and provide you with great value for your money.

Small Groups

Enjoy faster and smoother travel with more time to enjoy the sights in the company of up to 8 people.

Comfortable Transfers

We take you on our day trips in air-conditioned minivans, for a more comfortable ride.

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