SPLIT GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Two Days from Split: Overnight at Plitvice’s Terraced Lakes, Then Zadar’s Sea Organ
A 2-day guided overnight from Split that pairs a full exploration of UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes with a guided visit to historic Zadar, useful for travelers planning logistics and highlights in a compact itinerary.
Two Days from Split: Overnight at Plitvice’s Terraced Lakes, Then Zadar’s Sea Organ.
From Split, this guided overnight tour leads into the forested karst of Plitvice National Park to walk its wooden boardwalks among terraced, turquoise lakes and waterfalls, followed by a coastal stop in Zadar to see its medieval monuments and the famed sea organ.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Plitvice National Park – UNESCO Terraced Lakes
Explore both the lower and upper lakes of Plitvice National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its terraced lakes set in dense forest and vibrant vegetation.
Wooden Boardwalks and 16 Lakes
Stroll along the wooden paths that thread the park and encounter the system of lakes and cascades highlighted on the itinerary.
Zadar’s Heritage and the Sea Organ
On the return leg, visit Zadar—one of Croatia’s oldest continuously inhabited cities—to view medieval and Renaissance monuments and the world’s first sea organ.
What the day feels like
How the two-day experience unfolds
After breakfast at your hotel in Split you depart in the morning for Plitvice Lakes where, following check-in, a guided walk will take you among the park’s lower and upper lakes; the day includes a traditional Lika lunch and free time before returning to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. On the return you stop in coastal Zadar for a guided tour of its historic monuments and time for lunch or shopping before the transfer back to Split or Trogir.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this guided overnight suits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program runs for 2 days with one overnight stay near Plitvice.
The tour departs from South Tours Travel Agency in Split.
Breakfast at the hotel begins the day; a traditional Lika lunch is included on the Plitvice day, with dinner and an overnight stay near Plitvice.
This guided tour is operated by Travel Agency South Tours.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 2 days with one overnight stay.
Where does the tour depart from?
The meeting point is South Tours Travel Agency in Split.
What are the main stops on the itinerary?
The itinerary includes Plitvice National Park (guided visits to lower and upper lakes), an overnight near Plitvice, and a guided stop in Zadar before returning to Split or Trogir.
Are meals included?
The program begins after breakfast at the hotel and includes a traditional Lika lunch during the Plitvice day; dinner and overnight accommodation are provided near Plitvice.
What sights in Zadar are included?
The stop in Zadar covers its ancient and medieval monuments and a visit to the world’s first sea organ.