May 2024
Plitvice Lakes National Park is undoubtedly a magical place. Waterfalls, the beautiful turquoise-green color of the water, diverse flora and fauna… No wonder it is a very popular place for tourists!
Plitvice Lakes is the oldest and largest National Park in Croatia. It is located in the mountainous region of Croatia, 140 kilometers from the Croatian capital Zagreb. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. The area of the Park is almost 300 square kilometers, of which 1% of the area is made up of these beautiful distinctive complexes of karst lakes, the so-called “karst lakes”. The Upper and Lower Lakes, which are of most interest to visitors because of their rare color.
The rest of the area consists of forests, ravines and meadows, which are admired by walking on wooden platforms. You can also enjoy these beautiful views from the deck of a passenger ship, which allows you to travel to the other shore of one of the largest lakes, and during a ride on the electric train that runs along the eastern wall of the park between its two main entrances. It is worth noting here that the cruise, as well as the train ride, are included in the ticket price.
There are 7 routes open to the public. They are divided by length with the estimated time it takes to go through them given. Information about the time it takes to walk a particular trail is very helpful in planning a trip for yourself. The shortest is a 3.5 kilometer route, which is covered in about 2-3 hours, while the longest trail is 18.3 kilometers and takes 6-8 hours to complete.
Without a doubt, a visit to the Plitvice Lakes National Park should be on the agenda of every tourist who plans to spend their vacation in Croatia. A trip there is planned in advance, so it is worth setting aside enough time to allow yourself to enjoy the beauty that the National Park offers.
We hope that we have encouraged, or reassured you that this is a tourist destination worth visiting. If you are planning to visit this wonderful place and do not know how to get there, for example, because you do not have your own means of transportation, we rush to help! We offer transfers to the National Park – you are cordially invited to contact us.