Should I spend 1, 2, or 3 days in Plitvice Lakes National Park?

Should you spend 1, 2, or 3 days in Plitvice Lakes National Park?

Many visitors spend one to two days in Plitvice Lakes National Park during their trip. If you're not sure how much time you might need here, we have the answers because your journey calls for making the most of every moment. The national park offers the chance to take in the beautiful scenery and get out into nature.

Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of the top destinations in Croatia. It's a forest reserve that covers almost 300 square kilometers and has a series of terraced lakes that are connected by waterfalls. Visitors can explore the park by an organized route of walkways and hiking trails.

Do you have one or two days to visit Plitvice Lakes National Park? Here's our comprehensive breakdown of how much time you might need for your trip along with some suggestions for things to do.

Is one day enough time in Plitvice Lakes National Park?

One day is usually not enough time to see everything in Plitvice Lakes National Park such as the terraced chain of lakes and the gorgeous scenery and the hiking. Because of everything to see and experience, you'll likely want more than one day, as many tourists set aside one to two days for their visit. However, if your schedule is tight, we have a handful of recommendations to make the most of your adventure in this national park.

How to spend a day in Plitvice Lakes National Park

When visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park, you absolutely can't miss the terraced chain of lakes as it's one of the most famous places in the world. Make sure you allow yourself enough time to fully experience it.

Plitvice Lakes National Park is known to be such a beautiful destination, so just exploring and taking it all in should be one of the top things to do on your list. Even with the crowds, this is a spectacular destination and a highlight of any trip to Croatia.

A few tour suggestions include:

• Croatia Walking Tour in a Wonderland ($176)
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Plitvice Lakes National Park is a walkable city and easy to explore on foot. With only a day in the national park, you'll have no trouble seeing the local sights. The park is well organized into several walking routes that can be explored in a few hours.

Is a weekend (two to three days) enough time in Plitvice Lakes National Park?

For many visitors, a weekend here would be just the right amount of time. In fact, lots of tourists spend roughly one to two days in the spectacular national park to check out the amazing beautiful scenery and terrific hiking. Below we have some suggestions on how to spend your time here.

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How to spend 2 days in Plitvice Lakes National Park

If you have more than a weekend (two to three days) in Plitvice Lakes National Park, you'll appreciate the added time for everything the national park has to offer.

Known for it's hiking, Plitvice Lakes National Park sees plenty of visitors looking to get outdoors. Spend a day exploring the natural beauty and scenery on a nearby hike. There are eight different walking routes that range in length from 3 kilometers to 18 kilometers. They take between 3 and 8 hours and are well marked.

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