Plitvice Lakes Guided Group Tour with Boat Cruise & Panoramic Train

Your experience

Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park with a local guide, featuring a 15-minute electric boat cruise and panoramic train journey in a 6-hour group tour.

Getting started

Meet your English-speaking guide, who was born and raised in Plitvice, at Entrance 1 of Plitvice Lakes National Park near the ticket office. After a brief introduction, your group will set off together on foot. Be prepared for a walking route that includes stairs and uneven terrain; comfortable shoes are required.

What to expect

Šupljara Cave and Milka Trnina Waterfalls

Begin your journey by descending into the canyon to visit Šupljara Cave, a notable geological feature of the park.

Features:

• Explore the cave’s unique rock formations and learn about its role in the park’s ecosystem.
• Visit the Milka Trnina Waterfalls and hear the story of the opera singer Milka Trnina and her connection to the Milka chocolate brand.
• Your guide shares local stories and historical details, tailoring the discussion to your interests in history, sports, or culture.

Lake Kozjak and the Upper Lakes

Continue to the shores of Lake Kozjak, the largest lake in the park, where a 15-minute electric boat cruise awaits.

Features:

• Glide across the clear water while your guide recounts legends about the lake’s origin and points out features of the surrounding landscape.
• On the far side, walk through the Upper Lakes, passing a series of interconnected lakes and over 200 waterfalls, including explanations of the Black Queen legend and the formation of tufa (sedra) barriers.

Panoramic train journey and modern history

Conclude your route with a panoramic train journey that takes you above the canyon and back toward the starting point.

Features:

• Enjoy views of the park’s diverse scenery from the train, with your guide highlighting key natural and historical sites along the way.
• Hear about the modern history of the region, including the “Plitvice Bloody Easter” incident and the story of Josip Jović, with insights only a local can provide.

Wrapping up

Your tour ends at the park’s exit, where your guide is available to answer final questions or offer recommendations for further exploration in the area.

Highlights

• Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park with a local expert, gaining insights and stories only someone born in the region can share.
• Begin your group adventure with your guide at the park entrance, ready to tailor the route and discussion to your interests.
• Walk scenic trails across 16 interconnected lakes and over 200 waterfalls, including the Great Waterfall, Croatia’s tallest.
• Cruise Lake Kozjak by electric boat and ride the panoramic train for sweeping views across the park’s lakes and waterfalls.
• Discover hidden gems, local legends, and Croatia’s modern history, including the unique link between Milka Trnina Waterfalls and Milka chocolate.