Title: Rakovica Travel Guide: Best of Rakovica, Karlovac Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# Rakovica Travel Guide

## Tourist Guide

![Large panoramic view on stalactites and stalagmites at the Caves of Barac in the municipality of Rakovica, Croatia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124961/d315182f-3447-4ea1-be49-fd9550df6b99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Large panoramic view on stalactites and stalagmites at the Caves of Barac in the municipality of Rakovica, Croatia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124961/d315182f-3447-4ea1-be49-fd9550df6b99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Stari grad Drežnik (The Old Fort Dreznik) is a fortification above Korana River Canyon close to Rakovica and Plitvice National Park with its waterfalls and lakes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124961/55173762-4b49-476b-8ba3-5942da462873.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Stari grad Drežnik (The Old Fort Dreznik) is a fortification above Korana River Canyon close to Rakovica and Plitvice National Park with its waterfalls and lakes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124961/a2b07927-09b5-4206-874e-3f785f76c4a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Rakovica

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- Top hotels in Rakovica
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![Hotel Degenija](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4440000/4431000/4430995/8e5c9b85_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Degenija

Selište Drežnicko 59 Rakovica 

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

£72

13 Feb - 14 Feb

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rakovica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (428 reviews)

Very clean hotel. Great location. Great breakfast

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

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![16 Lakes Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24220000/24218800/24218727/b9c22004_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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16 Lakes Hotel

Grabovac 173 Rakovica Karlovac

Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rakovica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (221 reviews)

This property was clean and comfortable. The staff went over and above to make sure we had a great night. They lit a fire in the fire pit and accommodated us for a delicious meal

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

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Plitvice Holiday Resort - Campsite

Grabovac 102 Rakovica 

Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Rakovica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (356 reviews)

Didn't use any of the facilities as weather not suitable

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

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Plitvice Holiday Resort - Campsite

Grabovac 102 Rakovica 

Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Rakovica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (356 reviews)

Didn't use any of the facilities as weather not suitable

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

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![ B&B Apartments Buric Plitvice Lakes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40040000/40036400/40036332/e2b9a32f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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 B&B Apartments Buric Plitvice Lakes

Seliste Dreznicko 100 Rakovica 

Stay at this aparthotel in Rakovica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Plitvice Mall and Spoljaric Sawmill are located ...

10/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)

We only stayed one night here for our day at Plitvice Lakes but we wish we had time to stay longer! The room is beautiful and the host was incredibly helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

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![Green Linden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/104000000/103998800/103998719/fde0cbf8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Green Linden

Lipovaca 30 Rakovica Karlovacka županija

Stay at this apartment in Rakovica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Barac Caves and Ranch Deer Valley are located ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)

Quiet and convenient country flat

Green Linden is in a very quiet country location handy for Plitvice. The apartment is comfortable and has all the essentials and space plus a very useful covered terrace in front. The facilities and equipment are not high-end, but function fine and it offers good value especially when the host is ...

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

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### Popular places to visit

#### Barac Caves

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Barac Caves during your travels in Rakovica. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants. 

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#### Old Town Drežnik

3/5(1 review)

You can learn about the history of Rakovica with a visit to Old Town Drežnik. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants. 

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#### Plitvice Mall

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Plitvice Mall during your trip to Rakovica. Wander the lakeside and scenic parks in the area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Plitvice-Mall-Rakovica.d820598999318982656.Attraction)

#### Ranch Deer Valley

Enjoy an outing to Ranch Deer Valley during your stay in Dreznik Grad. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Ranch-Deer-Valley-Rakovica.d636153563939758080.Attraction)

#### Spoljaric Sawmill

You can find out about the history of Rakovica with a stop at Spoljaric Sawmill. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants. 

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#### Adrenalin Park Ogi

You can take time to visit Adrenalin Park Ogi during your travels to Ostarski Stanovi. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Adrenalin-Park-Ogi-Rakovica.d831460561626660864.Attraction)

### Things to do

![Plitvice Lakes with Ticket and Rastoke from Zagreb](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46227832/b827dfda-7c3c-4858-8227-5d246673674b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Plitvice Lakes & Rastoke Day Trip from Zagreb, Ticket Included

£51

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/plitvice-lakes-rastoke-day-trip-from-zagreb.a46227832.activity-details)

![ Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2719493/26d594f0-ea68-4920-805f-58310a04a90e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride

£30

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/plitvice-lakes-tour-secured-tickets.a2719493.activity-details)

![Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour From Split and Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49509377/6b9a0995-ccdc-460c-bf31-749068181835.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Plitvice Lakes Private Tour From Split

£173

per adult

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/plitvice-lakes-private-tour-from-split.a49509377.activity-details)

![Abandoned military airbase Zeljava : 2h guided tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48042824/0497a492-aa05-4d14-9db2-b5643fac1848.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Zeljava Airbase: History and Adventure Tour

£43

per adult

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/zeljava-airbase-history-and-adventure-tour.a48042824.activity-details)

![Slunj: Guided Quad Bike Adventure with Natural Scenery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46514464/218920b4-ce10-4b69-bf85-703020748625.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Slunj: Guided Quad Bike Adventure with Natural Scenery

£52

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

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![Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke Day Tour from Zagreb](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44854593/8300357d-bb7f-4dc4-a89b-34bb981b46dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke Private Day Tour from Zagreb

£165

per adult

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## Reviews of Rakovica

4.3

Top destination

5 - Excellent

4

4 - Good

4

3 - Okay

1

2 - Disappointing

0

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### 4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We went just to do the lakes. However there is a lot more to do

## Cities near Rakovica

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### Bihac

![Plitvice Lakes National Park - Entrance 1 which includes a river or creek and kayaking or canoeing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6097276/8361b3f6-fd6f-41ea-b770-f99d5f10155d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Plitvicka Jezera

![Plitvice Lakes National Park, this is the view from near Entrance 1, the rainy day was the perfect day for me here as I wanted to photograph it without so many people and with some interesting clouds and such...but it’s an incredibly scenic park regardless. Worth visiting at least once in your lifetime...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337698/f6988eba-cef2-42c0-aff8-c0a56db146a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Rastovaca

![Beautiful. Worth every penny.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337700/dd701c0b-3d76-4119-84f0-9d2dc10bdf36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Poljanak

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