Rent a motorcycle and make a two Day Trip to the amazing waterfalls of Plitvice lakes

If you are coming by plane to Split what most people don’t know is that just hours away from Split is one of the greatest natural wonders in Europe. National Park Plitvice Lakes. So the best way to visit it is by renting a motorcycle with Rent-a-GS.

Croatia is a country that has a lot to offer. It has many beautiful nature parks, beaches, and cities.

One of the most popular places to visit in Croatia is Plitvice Lakes, National Park. This park is located in the northern part of the country and it’s about 3 hours by car from Split. If you are planning a motorcycle trip through Croatia then make sure you go there!

Plitvice Lakes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Croatia’s most famous natural wonders.

The park covers an area of over 300 km2 with 500 lakes in total which make up for about 25% of its surface area making it one of the largest tourist attractions in Croatia! It was declared a national park in 1961 due to its exceptional beauty and cultural significance but also because this unique landscape reflects conditions during prehistoric times when these lakes were formed by glacial meltwater flowing down through cracks created by erosion caused by glaciers retreating at end of Pleistocene Age some 20 000 years ago during Ice Age period between 10 000 BC – 6000 BC).

 

How to get there? Rent a motorbike!

Rent a motorcycle in Split, Zagreb, or Dubrovnik

Split is one of the best tourist destinations on the Adriatic Sea and it is famous for its beautiful beaches, rich cultural history, and amazing architecture. It’s also known as the city of Diocletian because it was built by Emperor Diocletian during the 4th century as his retirement palace. It is located on a peninsula in central Dalmatia, Croatia, overlooking the Adriatic Sea and surrounded by many islands. Split’s population is approximately 200 000 people and it has been named one of the most beautiful European cities. So if you rent a motorcycle you will have plenty of options to ride around.

Plitvice lakes are one of them. The best way to get to the Plitvice Lakes National Park is by renting a motorbike in Split. You will be able to see all of the amazing sights that this beautiful national park has to offer in no time at all.

From Split to Plitvice Lakes is just a 3 hours enjoyable ride with D1 state road.

     

 

Why you should rent a motorcycle in Split, Croatia?

If you want to see as much of Croatia as possible then I would definitely recommend renting a motorbike. You’ll be able to see so many different places that are just not accessible by bus or train! Another reason why it’s great to rent a motorbike in Croatia is that there are fewer tourists riding around on them which gives you more freedom while exploring the country. It’s a lot of fun and it gives you the freedom to explore Croatia at your own pace.

By renting a motorcycle in Croatia, you won’t have to worry about finding parking spots—a huge issue lately in the city of Split and other capitals like Zagreb and Dubrovnik.

Which roads to ride and what to Keep in mind before you start?

When you rent your bike have in mind that it’s a different climate in Split than in National Park there can be and 10-celsius difference on the same day so bring some extra layers of clothes. In our office, we provide motorcycle rental gear such as protective jackets, helmets, and protective pants.

If you rent a motorbike in Split stop for lunch and visit some beautiful places on the way to Plitvice, Just pull over and enjoy yourself! We recommend making 2 days trip so you can fully enjoy exceptional mounting roads in an easy and slow mode ride. From Split, you have 3 hour ride to your destination and then a minimum of 3, to 4 hours walking in the beautiful national park Plitvice. Keep in mind if you going for a one-day trip (we don’t recommend this) that you start as early as possible. so you need to count the time to rest, eat, visit, and stop sightseeing, after all, you will be a little bit tired so count on that that you start returning in reasonable hours.

We recommend that you ride to Plitvice nation park with D1 state road which is passing by inland country this is the best way to enjoy curvy roads on the motorbike and skip the highway Near Plitvica you can check the Airbase Željava which was the largest underground airport and military air base in the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY), and one of the largest in Europe. Find accommodation near Plitvice Nation park and rest there.

On the way back, we always recommend the road through the mounting of Velebit and visiting beautiful villages Kuterevo where you can visit bear sanctuary and Krasno village, and then by the Karlobag ride most scenic coastal road in Europe, you can also visit on the way Zadar or Skardin beautiful little village in Canyon of Krka river. Nearby is Krka Nation Park which is also beautiful to explore by motorcycle.

          

If you coming to Zagreb or Dubrovnik you can also rent your motorcycle but contact us in advance so we can deliver the bike to your location. We will bring you a fully equipped motorcycle with side and top cases, a phone holder, and a USB plug on the site we will fill out the contract, make payment, and deposit and you are ready to go if you need safety gear such as helmets, jackets, pants, and gloves just need to inform us when you book your motorcycle. Check here our motorcycle fleet

If you are interested in a motorcycle tour for more than two days you can always see our recommended routes for more info.

hope you’ve enjoyed this article, and we hope it has inspired you to rent a motorcycle and explore Croatia. If you have any questions about renting motorcycles or making a trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park, please don’t hesitate to contact us!