Cultural Plitvice Lakes National Park Tours & Trips
Choose from over 14 cultural tours and explore historical sites, local traditions and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Plitvice Lakes National Park. Our cultural tours vary from 4 days to 20 days.
10 best cultural trips to Plitvice Lakes National Park
Compiled by
MelissaPlitvice Lakes National Park travel expert at TourRadar
- Zagreb to Opatija - 4 days
- Danube to Dalmatia - 5 days
- Venice to Athens: Culture & Coastline
- Dubrovnik to Ljubljana
- Croatia, Mostar & Montenegro - 11 days
- Journeys: Discover the Balkan Coast National Geographic
- Balkan Extravaganza (36 destinations)
- Scenic Slovenia & Croatia (from Ljubljana to Dubrovnik)
- Venice & Slovenia to Split - 11 days
- Belgrade to Split - 11 days (Superior)
Zagreb's guided walking tours show you the Stone Gate, Gothic Cathedral, and lively Dolac Market with centuries of Habsburg influence. Plitvice Lakes National Park's forest trails and wooden walkways pass clear lakes and waterfalls, then Opatija reveals its 19th-century past as a retreat for European nobility.
Duration 4 days Destinations Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Opatija Age Range Ages 15+ Operator On The Go Tours From $1,145
20% off- US$916
Zagreb's upper town shows you the Stone Gate, St Mark's Church, and Lotrscak Tower, plus you'll try traditional Štrukli at a local bakery. Rastoke village has beautiful waterfalls, then UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park reveals turquoise lakes and waterfalls before continuing to Split.
Duration 5 days Destinations Belgrade, Novi Sad, Petrovaradin, Osijek, Vukovar, Ilok, Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split Age Range Ages 15+ Operator On The Go Tours From $3,935
20% off- US$3,148
Venice to Athens: Culture & Coastline
“She's so experienced and knowledgeable, and makes you feel so safe and comfortable travelling to new places with her.”
Sofie, traveled in June
Duration 17 days Destinations Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, Greece Age Range Ages 18-32 Operator Topdeck From
20% off- US$4,069
Duration 14 days Destinations Dubrovnik, Elaphiti Islands, Lopud Island, Kolocep Island, Hvar, Stari Grad, Vrboska, Vis, Biševo, KomizaSee all destinations Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From
20% off- US$6,180+$19 local payments
Croatia, Mostar & Montenegro - 11 days
“The route and each of the individual tours were excellent.”
Derek, traveled in April
Croatia's premier national park unfolds over a 3-hour tour, blending walking trails with a scenic boat ride. The UNESCO-protected site reveals 16 turquoise lakes and cascading waterfalls in their natural glory.
Duration 11 days Destinations Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro Age Range Ages 15+ Operator On The Go Tours From $3,570
20% off- US$2,856
Plitvice Lakes National Park's 16 waterfalls cascade into bright turquoise pools carved by karst limestone, all connected by wooden boardwalks. On Hvar Island, Stari Grad reveals an ancient Greek settlement with prehistoric finds across the UNESCO plain, then Malo Grablje appears as a ghost town frozen in time.
Duration 16 days Destinations Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia Age Range Ages 12+ Operator National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures From
20% off- US$5,999
Duration 20 days Destinations Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Europamundo From
20% off- US$3,934
Plitvice National Park's guided nature walk takes you past 16 connected lakes and cascading waterfalls at one of Europe's famous preserves. Local guides show you Split's UNESCO site Diocletian's Palace and Jupiter Temple, Dubrovnik's Old Town Franciscan Monastery from Game of Thrones, and Zagreb's Upper Town.
Duration 8 days Destinations Ljubljana, Zagreb, Plitvica, Zadar, Split, Ston, Dubrovnik Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Cosmos From
20% off- US$2,399
Three hours at UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park takes you through the upper and lower lakes once called 'Devil's Garden.' You'll sample Istrian truffles with local wine near Motovun, taste fresh oysters at Lim Bay, and tour Pula's 1st-century Roman amphitheatre.
Duration 11 days Destinations Italy, Slovenia, Croatia Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From $5,810
20% off- US$4,648
A 3-hour guided walk through Plitvice Lakes National Park follows wooden boardwalks past 16 cascading lakes once called 'Devil's Garden.' You'll see turquoise Kaluđerovac Lake and the 78m Veliki Slap waterfall, then stay overnight nearby with time for dinner at local spots.
Duration 11 days Destinations Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From $5,605
20% off- US$4,484
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