Walks in Lika-Senj County range from an hour in a historic town to a full day on a mountain ridge. This page groups them by effort. Prices are in euros. Short and easy (up to 5 km) Programme A, Plitvice: 3.5 km, 2 to 3 hours, starting at Entrance 1. Programme B, Plitvice: 4 km, 3 to 4 hours, with an electric-boat ride included. Programme F, Plitvice: 4.6 km, 3 to 4 hours, from Entrance 2.

This guide lists six sights in Lika-Senj County in a sensible driving order, with what you can expect at each. Distances between them are long, and several close for the winter. Prices are in euros. 1. Plitvice Lakes National Park A UNESCO World Heritage site with a string of lakes and waterfalls. The highest waterfall, Veliki Slap, drops 78 metres. Lake Kozjak carries the electric boat, and the panoramic train serves other stops.

Couples come to Lika-Senj County for scenery rather than luxury. The pace is gentle: waterfalls in the morning, a quiet walk after lunch and a town stroll at dusk. Zrće Beach is a party area and does not belong on a romantic route. Prices are in euros. Waterfalls first Plitvice is the centrepiece. Hotel Jezero stands beside Entrance 2, so a couple staying there can start a walk while the day is young.

Lika-Senj County rewards a longer stay, because the best sights are far apart. This plan runs in order from Plitvice to the coast, and you can stop after any day. Prices are in euros. Day 1: Plitvice Arrive early and walk a longer programme such as K1 (16.5 km from Entrance 1) or K2 (17.5 km from Entrance 2). Each takes 6 to 8 hours. Then sleep nearby. Hotel Jezero is next to Entrance 2, and the Korana and Borje campsites are also close.

Families will find boardwalks, boats and a famous inventor in Lika-Senj County. Costs are low for children, and under-7s are free at the main parks. Prices are in euros. Child and family prices Place Children and families Plitvice Lakes age 7 to 18 pay 4 euros in winter, 6 in April, May and October, 15 in summer Tesla Centre, Smiljan child over 7 pays 6 euros, family ticket 20 euros for two adults and minor children Northern Velebit family ticket 16 euros for one day Zavratnica Cove free under 7, otherwise 5 euros per person Children under 7 enter Plitvice free.

Lika-Senj County has few commercial tour operators. The guiding that does exist comes from the parks and the Tesla Centre, and it is aimed mostly at groups. This page answers the common questions. Prices are in euros. Can I take a guided tour at Plitvice on my own? Plitvice guiding is set up for groups of 15 or more. A half day of up to 4 hours costs 120 euros, and a full day of 5 to 6 hours costs 170 euros, with up to 50 people per guide.

This planner sorts the main things to do in Lika-Senj County by when they work best. The county covers 5,353 square kilometres, from the Adriatic coast to the Plitvice Lakes, so choose a base for each day. Prices are in euros. All year Plitvice walks: the Lower Lakes are usually open all winter, and the Upper Lakes usually reopen in early April. Winter adult day tickets cost 10 euros. Tesla Centre, Smiljan: closed Mondays and on holidays, with shorter hours from 1 November to 31 March (Tuesday to Saturday 08:00 to 15:00, Sunday 10:00 to 15:00).