Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

Croatia · Parks

Plitvice Lakes National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage site, this park features a series of terraced lakes and waterfalls, offering breathtaking scenery and diverse flora and fauna.

Key facts for Plitvice Lakes National Park

Opening times
Open daily, 7am–8pm (seasonal hours apply)
Entry
Ticketed with optional guided tours
Region
Lika-Senj County
Visitors per year (approx.)
Over 1.3 million

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Natural Wonder

Croatia's oldest and largest national park, featuring 16 cascading lakes connected by over 90 waterfalls.

Flora and Fauna

Home to diverse species, including the European brown bear, wolves, and numerous birds.

Visitor Experience

Explore via wooden walkways, hiking trails, electric boats, and panoramic trains.

Popular tours in Plitvice

These are popular Viator tours in Plitvice. They do not necessarily visit Plitvice Lakes National Park, so read each listing. Ratings are Viator's, from a October 2026 snapshot. Check Viator for current prices.

Kayaking at the Mreznica Canyon

Get back to nature on a small-group Mrežnica Canyon kayaking tour (max 16 people vs standard 20+). Enjoy the upper canyon of Mreznica between Primislje and Trzic, the most beautiful part…

4.9 (184 on Viator) 3 h Free cancellation listed

Kayaking on Upper Mreznica River - Slunj, Croatia

The Upper Mreznica Canyon is a truly wild and beautiful gem, away from the tourist crowds of Zagreb and Plitvice. The river forms travertine barriers, so that we have 15 waterfalls on…

4.9 (184 on Viator) 3 h Free cancellation listed

Kayaking Mrežnica river

We’re passing through the most beautiful part of Mrežnica, length of 5 kilometers with abundance of magical places for swimming and recreation. You will pass in total 9 waterfalls and 3…

4.9 (171 on Viator) 4 h Free cancellation listed

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