Learn about the history and bio-diversity of Croatia as you visit Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes National Park on your day trip from Zagreb. After being picked up from your hotel in Zagreb head to the picturesque watermill village of Rastoke, located on the rivers Slunjčica and Korana. Take a stroll through the village and admire the unique rural architecture.

Then continue on to Croatia's oldest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Plitvice Lakes National Park. Experience the natural wonderland and enjoy breathtaking views of turquoise lakes, streams, and waterfalls in the park. Enjoy the outstanding natural beauty of the forest landscape and the lakes that are connected by a series of waterfalls. Walk along cool and shady paths and take a sightseeing tour on an environmentally friendly bus and a boat ride across the lake. The boat runs across Kozjak Lake, which is the largest one, one way and it takes 20 minutes. The shuttle bus called the Panoramic Train runs every 20 minutes or so.

In the park, there are a lot of coffee bars and restaurants, where you can take a break and enjoy pleasant nature all around you, far away from city crowds.