Top Things to do in Plitvice Lakes National Park
Top Hotels in Plitvice Lakes National Park
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Plitvice Lakes National Park, Central Croatia
The bubbling, turquoise crystalline pools of Plitvice Lakes National Park comprise one of Croatia's most popular tourist destinations. Just a two-hour drive from Zagreb, the national park offers 50 acres of forest and lake. In winter, it's a wonderland of frozen waterfalls. In summer, the park is lush with greenery. Wooden walkways and hiking trails traverse the porous karst limestone. This World Heritage Site is a veritable wildlife haven, home to everything from birds to boars and even bears.
Restaurants in Plitvice Lakes National Park
1. Sastavci
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States
Sastavci is not "also called" Veliki Slap. They are two different falls. Veliki Slap is the "Great Falls" (i.e., the tallest/highest waterfall in the park). Sastavci is the waterfall below Veliki Slap, that will be on your right as you're heading toward Veliki. Anyway, semantics aside, this waterfall is pretty cool b/c you walk right by/over it. It's especially nice in the morning when the gorge below is misty from the spray of these falls.
2. The Lower Lakes
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5.0 based on 529 reviews
Reviewed By gcx10 - Bushey, United Kingdom
Visited over two days and did trail B and trail E. Both excellent and breathtaking views. Start as early as you can as it just gets busier. Terrain nice and easy and nota problem.
3. Degenija Tours
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5.0 based on 54 reviews
Spend an interesting day on a bike cycling through the nature & forests of Rakovica county. Things to see & do: Canyon of Korana river and watermill, Fortress of Old Town of Dreznik (11th Century), Rakovica countryside, Barac Caves, picnic break, swimming (depending on the water level), glass of local chardonnay.
4. Mali Buk
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5.0 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States
One of the prettiest falls in the park, in my opinion. Also, you can pull off the boardwalk here a smidge to linger (as long as it's not crowded, as it very much can be) and get some good photos. Located in the Upper Lakes area of the park, this waterfall is most easily accessed by entering Gate 2, though it's worth it to go to the Lower Lakes area as well. The whole park is beautiful.
5. Konjicki Klub Rakovica
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5.0 based on 51 reviews
Horseback riding/trail riding with a guide in a beautiful countryside of Plitvice valleys, with the possibility of visiting the Barac caves( Braceve spilje) on a horse. We also have riding school lessons and short walks (10,20,...mins) for everyone who's interested in trying out horsebackriding. Experienced and inexperienced riders are welcome. Feel free to just visit our place to enjoy beautiful countryside and our animals.
Reviewed By laurakristofic382
I've been coming back here for years now and everytime I have a wonderful time. Surrounded by beautiful nature, amazing horses and a lot of different animals it's a paradise for animal and nature lovers :) The owner is very pleasant and friendly, explains everything you need to know of you are not so experienced with riding. This time I visited with my boyfriend who has no experience with horses (I'm pretty experienced rider) and we both had an amazing time ????
6. Plitvice Bike & Bed
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5.0 based on 34 reviews
Bike and bed travel agency, a small business specialized in cycling and mountain biking, situated in the area of Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. Our day trips are carefully designed to present the area of the Park in unique and active way, by avoiding the crowd, tasting local products and exploring the areas far from known. 4 cycling trips and 2 trekking trips. Bike delivery to accommodation service is included. At the moment our bike fleet consist 7 new high quality E- mountain bikes and 12 regular mountain bikes.
7. Pevalekovi Slapovi
8. Ranch Equus Igni
9. Veliki Slap
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4.5 based on 661 reviews
Reviewed By mcr1018 - Phoenix, United States
There are three good ways to view the Veliki Slap (also known as The Big Waterfall on the park maps). The view from the top at Ulz Entrance 1 gives the full impression from high across the canyon; the view from the bottom of the falls requires a hike down and across, usually wending around lots of people; and the view from above at the top on the side of P3. Each provides a different appreciation. Earlier and later in the day, when the tour groups have not yet shown up or have disappeared might create a better sense.
10. Gradinsko Lake
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4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States
If you're entering at Gate 2--and taking the short ferry across to the Upper Lakes area--this will be your second lake. Just as pretty and clear as the rest in the park, though the boardwalk can get a bit congested here depending on what time you go (midday and afternoon).
