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Plitvice Lakes National Park

(Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera)

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"Good to know : Upper lakes are not open during winter."(8 Tips)
"Buses from Zadar or Zagreb will drop you at entrance 1."(9 Tips)
"big waterfall to have the best view"(6 Tips)
"Beautiful lakes and waterfalls."(3 Tips)

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Andra NicoaraJuly 22, 2015
It's best if you don't visit right in the middle of summer, the air gets really moist and many pathways aren't in the shade. Also, go to the upper lakes first and descend to the boats, it's easier ;)
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Rob MeijerJuly 9, 2013
To take the folder picture follow route K up at the big waterfall. At the look out point you will see a second one. Go to the road, over the bridge and then right. There you can take this picture!
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Amy WangJuly 8, 2017
Everyone says to get there early. You can also avoid crowds by getting there after 4pm! In summers it's open till 8pm.
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Kyo SongMarch 26, 2016
A must if you are visiting Croatia. Simply breathtaking all year around. Go early morning to beat the crowds but remember that photos may turn out better in the afternoon sun
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HauserJuly 26, 2017
Don't need a tour guide. DIY: Arrive entrance 2 and from St 2 take the shuttle to St 3. Walk to P2 boat to P3. From P3 walk to St 1, take shuttle back to St 2. Can be completed in 6-8 hours.
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Mohammed Abu HajarAugust 1, 2019
This the best natural park i ever seen in my life, bur the road is very tide and you need to go early as its big and you have to wear sporty dress there a lot of walking around, try to stay there.
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Andra ZapartanJuly 28, 2014
Absolutely wonderful! Get there early in the morning and start one of those pre-established trails (2-8 hours). You'll have the chance to take a train ride and a boat ride, both included in the price.
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KellyMay 17, 2021
Taking Trail C gives you a great overview of both the upper and lower lakes. It’s about 8km and includes a boat and tram ride. If this park isn’t on your bucket list, it should be.
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Kim HyeJuly 23, 2014
the Greatest view! Don't forget to bring your hiking boots,at least sneakers! Big waterfull, an emerald lakes, you can feel you are the happiest person in the world. One day for adults is 180kn.
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Thomas DefiseAugust 21, 2019
Visited Mid-August and here are the tips. 1) Take your tickets online 2/3 day before, choice 7 or 8am and go there a bit earlier. 2) At the end you can paddle for 100 Kuna/Boat/hour (4 ppl max.) 🛶
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AlexFebruary 16, 2015
Probably better in summer. But it was a different experience with 1m of snow while trying to see around and it was funny that they said it is our own responsibility to tour around :) Still amazing.
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Amaury JMay 4, 2017
One of the most beautiful parks I've seen. Take route H or K, the long ones, to see most of the park. It's not a hard hike, just lengthy. These include a ferry ride, too. Set around 4-6 hours here.
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Camilla PerondiAugust 16, 2015
Loved this place, despite the mass of people walking on the same sharp trail. There are different paths that can be chosen accordingly to the time and energies you have. It lacks of trash cans.
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Silas CheungMay 31, 2017
Personally I prefer upper lakes! If you've time, do visit all of them! Definitely worth the time for this natural wonder! I'd recommend that 1 night (2 day) stay would be more than enough.
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Tristan ComleyAugust 16, 2018
Takes a day to amble around this national park but it’s a day very well spent. Best to avoid the 12-4 slot though if you can in the summer as it’s incredibly busy!
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Andrea BarrezuetaSeptember 11, 2016
Excruciatingly beautiful scenery.. Gotta love the Lonely Planet's description. Bring hiking shoes and go. Longest hike can take up to 6 hours but there are shorter and beautiful routes too. Worth it.
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Juanxito GómezAugust 7, 2018
It's the most amazing natural park that I've ever visited. You need to have time for walk through every part of this park, but the view, nature and water is amazing.
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* p A u L * CAugust 30, 2011
One day visit: Entrance 2. Take bus from ST2 to route E to see upper lakes (2-3 hours). Stop at P2 and take boat to P3 and take route A to big waterfall and lower lakes (2 hours). Take bus to ST2.
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LamAugust 5, 2017
Come late in the afternoon (around 5.30PM), get a two day ticket, do a 2-3h route. Return the next day at 7AM, breeze by the line and be the first to enjoy the rest of the park.
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Markiyan MatsekhAugust 15, 2014
The most beautiful part - big waterfall - can be reached free of charge. Just follow the F route. You will also see many more smaller nice waterfalls and save 22 euro per person. Takes 1-2 hours
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European ParliamentJune 22, 2013
16 sparkling lakes, crashing waterfalls and home to bears, wolves and 120 species of birds, UNESCO World Heritage site Plitvice is not only Croatia's largest national park - it is the most popular. Read more
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Alexandra TritzSeptember 19, 2017
Beautiful lakes and waterfalls. The C trail is perfect to see all the waterfalls. Go there early so you can see a maximum of lakes and snap a ton of pictures !
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Nick GreifJune 29, 2012
Several hours from Croatia's touristy coast or main city, Plitvice is still a must see. It's crowded, and touristy, but still worth it in every way. Nature doesn't get more majestic than this.
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Wadi AntounApril 11, 2015
Must visit in Croatia! Timing is tricky: in the summer it's all green and beautiful but is too crowded. I visited in April. The lakes are wonderful, it was very peaceful but nothing had blossomed yet.
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Justyna BajerAugust 1, 2013
Prepare yourself for a long walk. Most of the path are so beautiful that it is shame not to go there. Try to come very early - there is a lot of people most of the time.
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David RSeptember 12, 2019
Worth a day trip. He lower lakes are really incredible. Recommend going in fall or spring to avoid the crowds. Guided tours are pretty cheap and advised.
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hussein sSeptember 18, 2018
A UNESCO heritage site, breathtaking landscapes. While sleeping on the site, tickets can be used the next day. Have them stamped at the hotel. The trails can be better indicated. 2 days to see all
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Jiexi CaoMay 25, 2015
Amazing park! Even though there are unticketed entrances, you should probably go to the main entrance. Path K near the restaurant is not well maintained, so it is a more difficult hike.
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Johnny KoutiolasApril 26, 2022
Extraordinary nature experience. Beautiful lakes and waterfalls. Take a route that goes to the big waterfall (i.e. F). It's really worth it
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Amit BhatJune 8, 2014
Amazing place! Take route H, and don't give up till you reach the end. Carry sufficient water and eatables to have inbetween. Restaurants are available at P1,P2 and P3
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Sam AttwellMay 13, 2015
Beautiful lakes and waterfalls. Easy to follow walking routes, though many have steps with sharp inclines. Take a pack lunch and get an ice cream at the boat stops.
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Ssmmgg OzglcOctober 27, 2017
One of the beautiful place in croatia...go alone and walk walk walk into peace...Choose uncrowded paths and listen water and nature voice...Waterfalls are my favourites
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Maisoon MaSeptember 11, 2018
This place is a peace of heaven on earth, tickets over priced but it worths a try, after 4:30 the weather started to cool, you can take boat from st2&st1 don’t believe the girls working in info.
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ruX 😮August 14, 2017
Absolute disrespect from the venue. We arrived at 8am on Monday(!) and queue was already 200(!) meters long. Why not to add more tills??
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Chris CharlesAugust 23, 2019
To avoid overcrowding in summer season book tickets 2 days in advance online and arrive after 4pm. Park in car park 1 and follow trail to boat. Then catch the 7:30 boat back followed by bus.
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Jenny SJuly 13, 2016
Stay till the last hour because everyone is gone by then. They probably all went in the morning ;) If you stay in the hotels in the park you can extend your park ticket for free
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SmS KJanuary 1, 2020
One day is not enough to explore these nature wonder! Plan at least two days to fully experience and enjoy here 😉
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DimitraApril 29, 2022
One of the most spectacular places I’ve ever been. The nature is crazy here. Be sure to buy the tickets online at least a day before your visit.
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Alex ChenJuly 26, 2015
Don't miss the overlook tucked away above the high waterfall. It's a small hike, but gives a high view over the lower lakes which you see on the ticket.
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WoutAugust 10, 2014
Great walk with beautiful waterfalls! Quite expensive though... Start early (7-8am) and take a water bottle +packed lunch! We wore flip-flops which came in handy because some paths were flooded.
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Aslak PerssonJuly 23, 2018
Very beautiful and fantastic. To many people taking to many selfies blocking the walkway.
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Ana PimentaJune 5, 2015
Scenic views, amazing lakes and waterfalls, fantastic colour of the water. A must go in Croatia!
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Brit SwinSeptember 20, 2013
This visit is a must! Leave early in the morning before the big groups. Go from north (entrance 1) to south. Route C may not be the hardest one, but it's the most beautiful one.
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ClareJune 5, 2013
Spent 4hrs here taking photos. Bring a polarizer lens if you want to capture water movement, and hope for a cloudy day! Spend most time at lower lakes - best views climbing/walking up towards falls
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Katya LobachDecember 25, 2014
Amazing!!!!! You MUST visit it for sure! But be ready to get wet...humidity level it quite high)) waterfalls and lakes)) crystal water....omg...
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JKMay 20, 2016
The view from the top is much better than below. Beware you will get wet near the waterfall
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Zach RJuly 9, 2015
Stunning scenery. This is the epitome of how a national park should be run- clean, organized, and plenty of information provided throughout the park.
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Nancy WuSeptember 26, 2018
If you take the ferry, always take it from P2 to P3, not the other direction. P3 always has a long wait to get to P2 (towards the upper lakes) and the ferries come every 30 min or so.
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Valérie De BruyckereFebruary 13, 2018
Beautiful every season! 💚
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Dilek IAugust 1, 2014
it is the oldest in Southeast Europe. Over thousands of years, water flowing over limestone and chalk created natural dams and eventually, beautiful lakes, caves and waterfalls.
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