The 10 Best Day Trips from Zagreb

From Zagreb: Plitvice & Rastoke Guided Day Trip with Ticket - Starting in Zagreb and settling into the ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,955 reviews · 10 hours · from $61Our pick

Review of Zagreb’s Plitvice and Rastoke day trip, with waterfalls, watermills, guide tips, transport notes, costs, and seasonal advice.

“We had an amazing Plitvice Lakes excursion from Zagreb and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Our guide, Marko, was outstanding — extremely knowledgeable, very funny, and clearly very experienced. He explained everything in an engaging way and made the entire tour enjoyable from start to finish. We really enjoyed every single part of the trip, from the breathtaking lakes to the smooth organization of the day. Highly recommended, especially if you’re lucky enough to have Marko as your guide!”

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Plitvice Lakes with Ticket & Rastoke Guided Tour from Zagreb

2.Plitvice Lakes with Ticket & Rastoke Guided Tour from Zagreb

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 966 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Review of the Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke day tour from Zagreb, with walking details, seasonal tips, guide quality, price value, and practical advice.

“Rastoke village is a must see!! It’s in a fairytale setting. Plitvice Lakes are so beautiful. Our guide, Dinko, did a great job and was very kind to me as I had a sore ankle and could only manage the lower lakes. My husband did the upper lakes and thoroughly enjoyed it.”

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Plitvice and Rastoke day trip from Zagreb w/ticket (guar. dep.)

3.Plitvice and Rastoke day trip from Zagreb w/ticket (guar. dep.)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 804 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $78

Review of the Plitvice and Rastoke day trip from Zagreb, with transport, park ticket, guide, boat and train rides, plus practical planning tips.

“The trip was amazing, the guide Marco was excellent, kind, patient, welcoming and professional. We had a great time.”

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From Zagreb: Ljubljana and Lake Bled Guided Day Trip

4.Ljubljana and Lake Bled Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 723 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $66

Review of the Zagreb to Ljubljana and Lake Bled day trip, with castle views, free time, costs, transport tips, and practical advice.

“Marie, our Guide was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and kind. Driving through the scenic landscape of Ljubljana to and from Bled was smooth but comfortable. He took beautiful pictures of me as I traveled solo! I would do this tour again- thoroughly enjoyed it. Many thanks Marie!”

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From Zagreb: Ljubljana and Lake Bled Guided Day Trip

5.Ljubljana and Lake Bled Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 647 reviews · 11 hours · from $68

Explore Ljubljana and Lake Bled from Zagreb in one small-group day, with castle views, alpine scenery, optional boats, and famous cream cake.

“The information we got about the city of Ljubljana and Lake Bled.”

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From Zagreb: Plitvice Lakes Guided Group Day Trip

6.Plitvice Lakes Guided Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 613 reviews · 11 hours · from $76

Review of the Plitvice Lakes day trip from Zagreb, with park walks, waterfalls, boat rides, costs, timing, guides, and practical tips.

“nice tour guide helped us to take pretty pictures she is warm and nice! enjoyed the trip ~”

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From Zagreb: Rastoke and Plitvice lakes Guided Day Trip

7.Rastoke and Plitvice lakes Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 544 reviews · 10 hours · from $46Best value

Review of the Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes day trip, with waterfalls, boat and train rides, prices, walking tips, and practical advice.

“It was a great time, Marko our guide was very knowledgeable and funny! The lakes were beautiful too, highly recommend”

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From Zagreb: Ljubljana and Postojna cave Day Trip

8.Ljubljana and Postojna cave Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 13 hours · from $143

Explore Ljubljana, Postojna Cave, and Predjama Castle from Zagreb on a 13-hour guided day trip with transport and entry fees included.

“I would like to say that this was one of the best experiences I had in my life. The tour is very good, enough time to see new things for the first time. We also had time to enjoy local food, what it was a plus. Our guide (Luka) was amazing, since he is a local he explained the things like no other and that made the day better.”

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From Zagreb: Mrežnica kayaking & Rastoke village – day trip

9.Mrežnica kayaking & Rastoke village – day trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 10 hours · from $151

Kayak the clear Mrežnica River, visit Rastoke’s watermills, and enjoy a guided day trip from Zagreb with transport and gear included.

“Marco the tour leader is very professional and well prepared. He took good care of us 😊The rafting it’s an amazing experience, and the old town was charming. Beautiful views, rivers and cascades everywhere 🤩 Highly recommended 👍👏”

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