Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes Tour: Eclectic Experience in Croatia's Beautiful National Parks
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98 Ratings
Zagreb
Escape the city and explore the stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park and the charming village of Rastoke. Immerse yourself in nature, taste local cuisine, and create unforgettable memories.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zagreb - In the morning hours, you will be picked up at your accommdation in Zagreb by your driver-guide (if the pick up location is not accessible, pick up will be arranged at the closest accessible location). While still driving through Zagreb, you will get the overview of the itinerary as well the historical and cultural aspects of the city.
  • Karlovac - On our way to Plitvice Lakes we will pass through the city of Karlovac and learn about it’s historical importance.
  • Rastoke - Our first stop is going to be picturesque village of Rastoke where you will stretch your legs and have a short break for coffee, tea or some other beverage. Your guide will share with you stories about the area assist you in taking some beautiful photos.
  • Rakovica - Before we get to the National Park, you will get a chance to try some exquisite local cheese and learn about it’s production.
  • Plitvice Lakes National Park - Before entering the park, you will get an overview of the trails. The tour includes a guided tour of both upper and lower lakes as well as the boat and bus ride. Your guide also adjusts the pace of the tour to your preference and manages the group to navigate through crowds. During your walk you will be mesmerized by the natural beauty of the National Park and the phenomenon of the creation of the Lakes. The tour finishes with the viewpoints of the Lower Lakes.
  • Zagreb - Our tour will finish in Zagreb in early evening hours.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Walking poles
  • Snacks
  • Licensed English speaking guide
  • Private Luxury Vehicle with A/C
  • Guided tour of the National Park
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Plitvice Lakes admission
Additional Information

Escape the noise and chaos of the urban jungle and dedicate a day to one of the world’s most picturesque National Parks. En route to Plitvice Lakes, uncover its miniature counterpart, Rastoke, a settlement renowned for watermills with significant historical value. Determine your own level of exploration before visiting the park, and trust your professional guide to provide personalized focus, making your journey unforgettable. The only concern you’ll have is ensuring enough storage on your camera to seize the magical scenery of captivating waterfalls and 16 linked emerald lakes along with the surrounding wildlife and vegetation. Treat yourself to the local gastronomy while sampling award-winning native cheese at a locally-owned farm, and maybe savour peka, a dish cooked under a cast iron bell. At twilight, complete your experience with a serene drive, an easy-going ambiance, amicable conversation, and memories that will stay with you forever.

Location
Zagreb
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mai_n
Apr 2, 2024
Best tour ever - Our group had a perfect and wonderful tour with Karlo. He is one of the best tour guide I have ever met. Highly appreciate his knowledge of history, enthusiasm and thoughtfulness. We will definitely go on a tour with Karlo if we have a chance to come back Croatia.
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U8076tzalexandrar
Dec 26, 2023
Greatest trip to the lakes - The tour was excellent: with everything so well organized, even though it was planned on a very short notice. Karlo was very responsive and provided all the necessary information in advance. He is a great guide, knowledgeable not only about the park and the lakes (incl. all the best locations, hidden gems, photo spots and timings), but also about country’s history and culture - so that we had a great conversation for the whole drive. And special thanks for the picnic - it was absolutely delicious, a real tour into the local gastronomy! And of course the park itself needs no comments - this is absolutely must-see, one of the most magical places on earth!
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Ling_y
Dec 24, 2023
definitely recommend to everyone who are looking for a tour in croatia - Karlo was definitely the best tour guide we ever met in our life! (and we did several local tours in various countries before) We learned a lot about the Croatian history and culture from him, as well as some really good photos by him at the lakes!
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668galet
Dec 2, 2023
Amazing Day - Rastoke was amazing, waterfalls everywhere. It turned out to be only a preview of what was to come. Plitvice Lakes is a wonderful national park. We were with a friend who absolutely loves waterfalls. We think he said "WOW" 655 times while we were in the park, turned back for one last look and added another WOW. Karlo is an exceptional guide. He took excellent care of us. The homemade snacks for our picnic were delicious. He included offerings for one of our group who eats fish but not meat. Those in our group were active 70+s. He helped us see the entire park using a strategy that worked for us. If we ever go back to Croatia this is one tour we would absolutely repeat. We would take any tour that Karlo leads.
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Tripandfall65
Nov 16, 2023
Great experience at the Lakes - highly recommended - Karlo was a fantastic guide! While the lakes were spectacular, what made the tour stand out was Karlo's generous sharing of his knowledge and his warm and friendly company. He took care of us and made sure we were comfortable - it was raining and we're not the most outdoorsy people so we relied on his judgement and experience, and ended up having the most enjoyable time! We definitely wouldn't have seen as much without him leading and telling us that it's doable. (: He also prepared snacks and thoughtfully offered to help us take photos throughout the walk. It was such a great experience even with the rain. Highly recommended for anyone considering taking a tour with Bespoke/Karlo!
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Victoriab161
Nov 13, 2023
A great tour in the most prestine nature! - Karlo was a fabulous guide, very knowledgeable, patient and fun to be with. We were 2 families with young children and an infant and he has customised the best plitvice and rastoke itinerary and walk for our party of 8. This was the kids first trekking experience of 4 to 5 hours and they all loved it. We couldnt recommend Karlo enough! He is the BEST!
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Caseybq2536jz
Nov 6, 2023
Exceptional tours, amazing experiences! - We knew we wanted to get the most out of our limited time in Zagreb by doing tours with a knowledgeable guide, and we are so lucky to have chosen Karlo. We did two tours with Karlo, the all-day tour to Plitvice Lakes National Park and the Half-Day Food and History Tour of Zagreb, and in both cases he was an amazing tour guide responsible for some of our best experiences in all our time in Croatia. Karlo made sure that we knew the history and significance of every thing we saw, and pointed out so many interesting things that we would never have discovered on our own. The food and walking tour of Zagreb was a wonderful dive into the city's history, and the walking was punctuated by delicious food and beverages. We had a large group with dietary restrictions and allergies but Karlo was able to make sure that everyone could enjoy all the wonderful food they could manage along the way. He explained the cultural, political, and social history of Croatia in such a brilliant, engaging way while still feeling like just a very smart friend showing you his country through his own eyes. I cannot recommend Karlo enough to anyone looking at spending any amount of time in or around Zagreb or visiting any of Bespoke Croatia's numerous destinations. Look him up, book a tour, and let him show you around one of the most beautiful countries in Europe.
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L4373egjosephc
Oct 22, 2023
Beautiful Views with a Wonderful Guide - Our tour guide Karlo was excellent. He prepared us with messages about the weather, what to bring for the outdoor experience and what we might see. It was raining so this was particularly important. Karlo was knowledgeable on a wide range of topics: history, geography, and botany. The 2 hour ride was comfortable and entertaining. Hikes in the park were beautiful and Karlo made sure we saw the best views and took wonderful pictures. The lunch he provided with local flavors was great and made good use of our time. Our only wish is that we were in Croatia longer to make more use of his services. Can't say enough good about the experience, it is the highlight of our trip.
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T3660soblakem
Oct 21, 2023
A really great experience! Personal, kind, and immersive! - Karlo took care of everything and is very knowledgeable. I have a food allergy that he proactively and kindly looked out for. Over two days, he really showed us some great places all over Zagreb, surrounding villages, and parks. Live's up to the name "Bespoke". Thank you, Karlo!
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Marshag722
Oct 2, 2023
Excellent tailored guide - Karlo did an excellent job tailoring the tour to meet my interests and capacity. I loved this locale though the park itself was quite crowded on a Saturday morning. The optional Cheese tasting i did made it a longer day but i loved meeting the owners and seeing what they accomplished. Karlo also Had some excellent suggestions on how i could use the rest of my Time and referred me to a great wine tasting place . I Highly Recommend him for a Variety of needs
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