Hi,
We will be finishing a cruise in Split the first days of September and would like to hire a driver to get us from Split to Plitvice to Zagreb with the stop in Plitvice for 4-5 hours to explore the park. Does anyone know a reliable driver or a company that does it for small groups? We will have luggage so taking a public bus is not a desirable option.
Thanks in advance.

I use Split Excursions for transfers. They have what you are looking for...

Transfer with private tour of Plitvice Lakes from Zagreb to Split or vice versa

You get a guide included. You could consider spending the night in Plitvice and hiring transfer only (you will need to find a service in Zagreb to pick you up...)

Thank you for suggesting the tour company. I still would like to get some info for drivers as I prefer not to be bound by tour timing.

The link is for a private tour - but I use them for transfers mainly. You can write and ask them how much it will be for a transfer only. Your hotel in Zagreb or Split might also be able to recommend a driver.

I have been researching companies for private transfers/tours and Ivan at Croatian Shuttles has been particularly helpful and responsive by email. they get great reviews on TA as well. There are many private transfer companies listed on TA.

we just returned for croatia and had a great experience with our drivers. we arranged transport with
Private Tour Driver Guide in Croatia, Dubrovnik, Split: Mate Perajica

Mate runs a company, he was unavailable but all 3 of his drivers were excellent
1 day was drive dubrovnik to split via a stop in mostar
1 day was split to ljubljiana via several hours in plitvice
1 day was ljubljiana to zagreb via bled

it was expensive, but excellent service, very reliable and enjoyable, wifi in the van and everything! stress free and highly recommended