Omiš

Spend some time on the Cetina River in southern Croatia with a river rafting adventure. Travel a length of 7.5 miles (12 kilometers) that descends 154 feet (47 meters) along the way, and enjoy the surroundings of the most water-rich river in Dalmatia. Start the adventure with a convenient pickup from your accommodation and be driven to the river. After a safety briefing, gear up in the necessary equipment, including swimming vests, helmets, paddles, and neoprene suits. Then, head out onto the water. On the first section of your trip, cover a distance of 3.1 miles (5 kilometers) in level 2 rapids. Navigate through level 3 rapids on the remainder of the trip. This transition makes the trip safe for anyone age 5 or older, so long as minors are accompanied by their parents or guardians. At the end of the tour, be transferred back to your hotel.

Your kayaking tour starts 5 miles upstream from the city of Omiš where your kayak and guide will be waiting for you. After a short briefing and demonstration, your journey begins.  As you make your way slowly down the river, discover a land full of mystery and intrigue. Stop for a swim in the river's crystal-clear waters before reaching the city of Omiš where the river connects with the sea. Have your photo taken by your guide who is equipped with a high-tech camera. Finish your tour at the scene of an abandoned shipwreck, located just 3 meters underwater, where you will have the opportunity to snorkel. Afterward, relax on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach.

Get back to nature and enjoy stunning views of the lovely landscapes of Dalmatia on a rafting adventure down the Cetina River. Stop to swim and jump off rocks along the way. Look for wild animals and plant life and cool down under a waterfall as you explore.  Find several small lakes fed by tiny waterfalls containing crystal clear drinking water. Get an adrenaline rush as you paddle your way through the exciting rapids for 5 kilometers. Stop at the Tisne Stine canyon for another swim and optional rock jump from 4 to 5 meters high. Explore the uniquely beautiful subterranean world in a cave hidden behind a waterfall. Swim in the unbelievably clear spring water and marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites.

Begin your day tour with a speedboat ride to the Blue Cave on Bisevo Island. Visit Monk Seal Cave and explore the hidden beach. Spend some time at stunning Stiniva beach on Vis Island and then enjoy a swimming and snorkeling stop off Budikovac Island. Head to the pristine Pakleni Islands, a popular chain of 16 islets in front of the Hvar gates. Unwind on the beach of numerous bays where you can relax and snorkel in the crystal-clear sea. The next stop is the island of Hvar. Spend your free time exploring the old town with its ancient Venetian palaces and beautiful squares. Climb the stairs to the ancient fortress above the town before heading back to Omiš.

On this half-day tour you will experience rafting on the beautiful Cetina River. The rapids of Cetina River are relatively easy and the scenery is breathtaking, including waterfalls, caves, deep canyons, and jungle-like vegetation along the clear and green river. The warm Mediterranean climate meets a mountain canyon and river – creating the ideal fairy tale setting. This half-day rafting trip ends in Radmanove Mlinice, an open-air restaurant situated around a beautiful old water mill. Here you can relax or enjoy a traditional Croatian meal after the rafting experience. No previous rafting experience is required for this tour, and even children over the age of 6 can participate accompanied by an adult. You will use professional rafting boats for a maximum of 8 persons, with one trained guide in each boat. You will be provided with a helmet, life jacket, a paddle, and one waterproof container per boat for personal items.

Canyoning in the Cetina River is one of the best and most beautiful adventure trips you can take in Croatia. The trip starts in Omiš, from where you will travel with your guide to the nearby village Zadvarje. On the way, enjoy panoramic views of the coast and hinterland. Once you arrive there, you’ll be provided with the necessary equipment followed by a short safety briefing.   During the trip you can expect to see nature beyond your imagination with miraculous rocky landscapes, a canyon with a depth of up to 150 meters, and streams of crystal clear water. You’ll be canyoning over rocks shaped by water over millions of years, passing through exciting rapids, swimming in perfectly clear natural pools, cliff-jumping into lakes, diving through waterfalls and much, much more. All you need for this most exciting adventure is a swimsuit, sports shoes and, of course, an adventurous spirit: The rest will be provided for you. The adventure ends near Kraljevac, one of the oldest power plants in Europe at 103 years old. If you are an experienced canyoner already, choose to take the advanced tour option when booking. The advance level tour includes all the fun and excitement the basic level provides and adds a lot more. Take part in adventures such as rope abseiling down the 60-meter-high Gubavica Waterfall, abseil down a 25-meter-high cliff and feel the thrill of lots of cliff jumps.

Your canyoning tour starts in Omiš, from where you will travel by mini bus to the village of Zadvarje. During the transfer you will enjoy panoramic views of Brac, Hvar, Vruja Bay, and Biokovo Mountain. Once you arrive in Zadvarje you will be provided with 5-millimiter canyoning neopren, a helmet, a life vest, and a canyoning harness. Throughout your canyoning on the Cetina River you will combine swimming through the crystal clear river with hiking, sliding through the rapids, and passing through the beautiful tunnels from where you will have an incredible view of the 55 meter-high waterfall Gubavica. You will also, as a reward for your effort, get to peek into a cave located in the heart of the waterfall. All you need to bring for this canyoning adventure is water and snacks, sports shoes, a towel, a minimum level of fitness, and an adventurous spirit. Your canyoning tour will later end near one of the oldest power plants in Europe, named Kraljevac.

Depart Omiš in comfort and style thanks to an air-conditioned ride up to Krka National Park. Arrive in the river town of Skradin and jump on board a scenic boat ride along the Krka river to gawk at the natural beauty of the area from a different perspective. Marvel at the travertine cascades of the Skradinski Buk waterfall, and then walk over the wooden bridges on an educational nature trail. Discover the old water mills that are now used to hold exhibitions and for gift shops where you can purchase authentic souvenirs. Get the chance to go for a refreshing swim in the river and taste some of the local delicacies at your own expense. Continue to the historic town of Trogir to see its UNESCO World Heritage monuments before the return journey to Omiš.

Get back to nature and enjoy stunning views of the lovely landscapes of Dalmatia on a 3-hour white water rafting adventure down the Cetina River. Following pickup from Split or Trogir, travel to Omiš where the river is at its most beautiful. Face the challenge of the white water rapids for a perfect combination of relaxation and adventure! Head into the mountains and past picturesque landscapes and dramatic waterfalls. In total, you will journey for about 12 kilometers, ending at the pretty town of Radmanove Mlinice. Get amazing insight into the rural life of Croatia and reconnect with the unspoiled wilderness.

Once you arrive at Plitvice Lakes National Park, begin your full-day tour with a guided hike along the boardwalks. See cascading waterfalls, sparkling lakes and canyons. Take a walk around the Upper Lakes and then enjoy a scenic boat ride around the Lower Lakes. Be on the lookout for native wildlife. Marvel at the Veliki Slap waterfall, standing 255 feet high. Before heading back, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a tasty Croatian-style lunch at a local restaurant (optional and at your own expense).