Family vacations at Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia


Surprise your family with some free time this year and take advantage of the charms of the untouched natural oasis of the Plitvice Lakes, away from hectic everyday life, business and school obligations. Crystal clear lakes hidden in the dense greenery of Plitvice Forest will be a unique experience for the whole family, while the surrounding area offers a wide range of adventurous and fun activities, which will further enrich your vacation and make it ideal for all generations.

Here we present 2, 3 and 4 night itineraries with a combination of meals in the restaurants of the Jezero Hotel and the Korana Campsite as well as in the Lička kuća Restaurant. Depending on the itinerary you choose, we offer a family adventure that begins with a walk along the emerald lakes and beautiful waterfalls of the Plitvice Lakes National Park, a wooden rowing boat ride on the largest Plitvice lake- Kozjak, a riding tour through the green meadows and forest paths on horses from the Equus Igni Ranch, discovering the underground world of Barać Caves, kayaking on the Gacka River, getting to know the Velebit Mountain through educational and interactive contents of the Velebit House visitor center and enjoying the many adventurous activities offered by the Rizvan Adrenaline Park.

2-night family itinerary

Day 1

  • Visit to the Plitvice Lakes National Park + rowing boat ride on Kozjak Lake,
  • Halfboard dinner at the Jezero Hotel,
  • Overnight at the Jezero Hotel

Day 2

  • Breakfast at the Jezero Hotel
  • Horse riding on the Equus Igni Ranch (16 km from Plitvice Lakes)
  • Lunch at the Korana Restaurant (6 km from Plitvice Lakes)
  • Visit to Barać Caves (20 km from Plitvice Lakes) (on photo below)
  • Dinner at the Lička kuća Restaurant (3 km from Jezero Hotel),
  • Overnight at the Jezero Hotel

Day 3

  • Breakfast at the Jezero Hotel
  • Check out

3-night family itinerary

Day 1

  • Visit to the Plitvice Lakes National Park + rowing boat ride on Kozjak Lake,
  • Halfboard dinner at the Jezero Hotel,
  • Overnight at the Jezero Hotel

Day 2

  • Breakfast at the Jezero Hotel
  • Horse Riding on the Equus Igni ranch (16 km from Plitvice Lakes)
  • Lunch at the Korana Restaurant (6 km from Plitvice Lakes),
  • Visit to Barać Caves (20 km from Plitvice Lakes),
  • Halfboard dinner at the Jezero Hotel,
  • Overnight at the Jezero Hotel

Day 3

  • Breakfast at the Jezero Hotel
  • Kayaking in transparent kayaks on the Gacka river (58 km from Plitvice Lakes) (on photo below)
  • Lunch break (surcharge 90.00 HRK for lunch box or lunch in guest’s arrangement),
  • Visit to the Velebit House (80 km from Plitvice Lakes National Park),
  • Dinner at the Lička kuća Restaurant (3 km from Jezero Hotel),
  • Overnight at the Jezero Hotel

Day 4

  • Breakfast at the Jezero Hotel
  • Check out

4-night family itinerary

Day 1

  • Visit to the Plitvice Lakes National Park + rowing boat ride on Kozjak Lake,
  • Halfboard dinner at the Jezero Hotel,
  • Overnight at the Jezero Hotel

Day 2

  • Breakfast at the Jezero Hotel
  • Horse Riding on the Equus Igni ranch (16 km from Plitvice Lakes) (on photo below)
  • Lunch at the Korana Restaurant (6 km from Plitvice Lakes),
  • Visit to Barać Caves (20 km from Plitvice Lakes),
  • Halfboard dinner at the Jezero Hotel,
  • Overnight at the Jezero Hotel

Day 3

  • Breakfast at the Jezero Hotel
  • Kayaking in transparent kayaks on the Gacka river (58 km from Plitvice Lakes),
  • Lunch break (surcharge 90.00 HRK for lunch box or lunch in guest’s arrangement),
  • Visit to the Velebit House (80 km from Plitvice Lakes National Park),
  • Dinner at the Lička kuća Restaurant (3 km from Hotel Jezero),
  • Overnight at the Jezero Hotel

Day 4

  • Breakfast at the Jezero Hotel
  • Rizvan Adrenaline Park – zip line + climbing on artificial rock + giant swing (70 km from Plitvice Lakes),
  • Lunch break (surcharge 90 HRK for lunch box or lunch in guest’s arrangement),
  • Visit to the Grabovača Cave Park (63 km from Plitvice Lakes),
  • Halfboard dinner at the Jezero Hotel
  • Overnight at the Jezero Hotel

Day 5

  • Breakfast at the Jezero Hotel
  • Check out

Tomislav Kovačević is General Manager at Plitvice Lakes National Park. Plitvice Lakes National Park is the oldest and biggest national park in Croatia.

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Comments (4)

  1. Steven Ham says:

    Very reassuring itineraries. They show that you could keep active kids busy.

    • Tomislav Kovačević says:

      Dear Steven, we tried to combine activities that will give great experience to whole family. We hope that we will have the opportunity to welcome you in Plitvice Lakes National Park,

      Sales&Marketing Team

  2. Maggie says:

    Doing a family holiday like this is great for pulling the family together. After busy terms they are brilliant for bonding.

    • Tomislav Kovačević says:

      Dear Maggie,
      we agree and we hope that we will have opportunity to welcome you here, through this package or some other that we have in our Park.

      Kind regards,
      Sales&Marketing Team

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