3-Day Private Croatia Tour: Zagreb to Plitvice, Split, Mostar & Dubrovnik
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days
Fitness Level
Light-to-moderate fitness—able to walk several hours with short uphill sections and manage stairs and boardwalks.
Overview
Move from Zagreb’s urban pulse to the turquoise drama of Plitvice, then onward through Split’s Roman heart, Mostar’s Ottoman arches and Dubrovnik’s medieval walls. This private 3-day tour packs Croatia’s landscape and history into a seamless, skip-the-line itinerary.
3-Day Private Croatia Tour: Zagreb to Plitvice, Split, Mostar & Dubrovnik
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On the first light of morning, your minivan slips out of Zagreb and the city’s art-deco facades recede into a corridor of beech and oak. The road climbs and the air sharpens; by midmorning you’re in Rastoke, where watermills still bite at clear streams and small falls chatter like a local guide. It’s an efficient opening act for Plitvice Lakes: within an hour the landscape turns theatrical—tiered turquoise pools, tumbled travertine ledges and a network of wooden boardwalks that let you walk the water itself.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Carry your passport
You cross into Bosnia and Herzegovina on day three—have your passport and any necessary visas ready to avoid delays at the border.
Bring waterproof layers
Plitvice’s boardwalks are wet and mist from waterfalls can chill you; a lightweight waterproof jacket keeps you comfortable.
Wear grippy shoes
Expect uneven paths, wooden boardwalks and stairs—sturdy walking shoes with decent tread make the route safer and more enjoyable.
Pack snacks and electrolytes
Long drives and full days between meal stops mean quick energy and hydration will keep you moving and focused for photos and walks.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Eurasian otter
- Griffon vulture (in surrounding karst areas)
History
The route stitches Roman Split, Ottoman Mostar and Dubrovnik’s medieval maritime republic together—each stop reflects layers of empire and trade across the Adriatic.
Conservation
Plitvice is protected under UNESCO rules—stay on boardwalks, don’t feed wildlife, and swimming in the lakes is prohibited to protect delicate travertine formations.
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Adventure Hotspots in Zagreb
Recommended Gear
Daypack
Keeps water, a rain layer, camera and passport accessible during walks and transfers.
Sturdy walking shoes
Necessary for uneven boardwalks, cobblestones and light trails in Plitvice and historic towns.
Light waterproof jacket
Protects against waterfall mist and spring showers in Plitvice and coastal breezes.
spring specific
Passport and travel documents
Required for the international border crossing into Bosnia and Herzegovina.