PLITVICE LAKES
The Natural Wonder
ISTRAMORE EXPERIENCE • NATURE • FULL DAY • BEYOND ISTRIA
A different kind of Istramore day — one that leaves Istria behind. We cross into the heart of Croatia, where sixteen turquoise lakes fall into one another through travertine and forest, connected by wooden footbridges that seem to float above the water.
On the way, a short stop at Rastoke — a small village of wooden watermills built directly over the Slunjčica River, one of Croatia's most photographed and least crowded corners, precisely because most tour buses drive straight past it. At the park, our guide chooses the route and starting point that keeps you ahead of the coach groups.
This is the price of the full private day — chauffeur, guide, and park entrance. Not the price of the entrance ticket alone.
Experience Highlights
A Private Route Through the Park — Your guide plans the day to stay ahead of the peak-hour crowds, walking the trails while much of the park is still quiet.
Rastoke, on the Way — A short stop at Croatia's watermill village, seen by far fewer visitors than the park itself.
Two Ways to Travel — Return to Istria the same evening, or continue onward as a private transfer into Dalmatia.
Your Istramore Chauffeur — Private luxury Mercedes-Benz transfer from your hotel and back, or onward.
Rastoke
On the way to the park, a short stop at Rastoke — a small village of wooden watermills built directly over the Slunjčica River, one of Croatia's most photographed and least crowded corners, precisely because most tour buses drive straight past it.
The Park
At the park, our guide chooses the route and starting point that keeps you ahead of the coach groups — walking the trails while much of the park is still quiet, rather than joining the midday crowd at the main viewpoints.
Two Ways to Travel
From here, the road can lead home to Istria, or onward. Most guests return the same evening. Others are continuing their itinerary into Dalmatia — Zadar, Split, or Trogir — and take this as a one-way transfer instead, with Plitvice as a stop along the way rather than a round trip.
What's Included
Private luxury Mercedes-Benz transfer, round trip or onward to Dalmatia
Private guide at the park
Park entrance tickets
On-board refreshments and Wi-Fi
Lunch is at guests' own expense; Istramore can recommend and reserve a restaurant nearby. Available by request. S/E-Class up to 2 guests, V-Class up to 6 guests — larger groups covered by combining vehicles from our fleet. Runs all year.
FAQs
Yes — Plitvice is Croatia's most visited natural attraction, and a private day trip avoids the long waits and rigid schedules of group coach tours, with a route timed to stay ahead of the crowds.
Is Plitvice Lakes worth a day trip from Istria?
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Around three and a half hours each way. With a stop at Rastoke and time in the park, the round trip typically runs from 08:00 to around 19:00–19:30.
How long is the drive from Istria to Plitvice Lakes?
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Yes — guests continuing their itinerary into Dalmatia can take this as a one-way private transfer onward to Zadar, Split or Trogir, with Plitvice Lakes as a stop along the way.
Can this be a one-way transfer instead of a round trip?
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Is lunch included?
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No — lunch is at guests' own expense, but Istramore can recommend and reserve a restaurant near the park.