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Last updated: 11 July, 2023
Expert travel writer: Jane Foster

The picturesque Cetina River, which lies south east of Split, runs through a spectacular high-sided rocky canyon – the Cetina Gorge – descending over a series of waterfalls and light-moderate rapids to meet the sea at Omis.

Half-day white-water rafting excursions tackle a 10km stretch of the river; during summer it’s a fairly gentle descent (grade I-II rapids), with time to take stock of the beautiful scenery. Spring and autumn see slightly more exhilarating rapids, but even then, it’s never more than an occasional grade III. You’re really coming for the setting and to escape into the great outdoors – hence why it’s such a popular day trip from Split.

If you don’t fancy rafting, there are kayaking and full-day canyoning options too. It’s also possible to try free climbing on the steep-sided rocky cliffs in the Cetina valley.

Price from: £35
Minimum age: 8
Age suitable: 8+
When: All year around
Duration: 3-4 hours

Getting there & doing it

Organised rafting, canyoning and kayaking tour depart from either Omis or Split. You can self-drive to get there independently, and in summer, regular taxi-boats run up and down the Cetina River from the bridge in Omis.When you’ve built up an appetite, Radmanove Mlinice is a popular, informal restaurant in an old mill on the banks of the Cetina River, specialising in local freshwater species, including eel.

When to do it

White-water rafting and canyoning are available May to September. The river is too dangerous for at other times of the year.

Our selection of the best Viator tours of this attraction or activity

Rafting Experience in the Canyon of the river Cetina

Split

Rafting Experience in the Canyon of the river Cetina
Relax and enjoy unique rafting experience on the crystal clear Cetina River. The trip takes about three hours on the nine kilometers long route of one of the most beautiful Croatian rivers where you can see rapids, waterfalls, caves and quiet parts of the river rich in flora and fauna. Rafting includes many optional activities like swimming, rock jumping and exploring caves.

Price: €36

Min age: 6

Rating 4.92 / 5 [252 ratings]

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Rafting on Cetina River Departure from Split or Blato na Cetini village

Split

Rafting on Cetina River Departure from Split or Blato na Cetini village
Rafting through crystal green waters of Cetina river. Adventure and relaxation river experience. Daily departures from Split city center.

Price: €40

Min age: 8

Rating 4.94 / 5 [596 ratings]

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Half-Day Rafting Experience on Cetina River with Cliff Jumping and more

Split

Half-Day Rafting Experience on Cetina River with Cliff Jumping and more
You want more fun, more adventure and more adrenaline. 10 kilometers and 3-4 hours through the magical nature of the Cetina canyon. Go for the adrenaline rush of paddling down the beautiful rapids, learn to jump off 5 meters high rocks, take a shower under a beautiful waterfall and feel like Indiana Jones exploring a beautiful cave. Further downstream awaits you the “Island of Love” and its inhabitants, together with the most beautiful green river and the magnificent Cetina canyon.

Price: €40

Min age: 6

Rating 4.95 / 5 [667 ratings]

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Rafting Cetina River Half Day Trip

Split

Rafting Cetina River Half Day Trip
Beautiful landscape, Cetina river canyon, lots of rapids, nice clean water, freshwater, birds, turtles, duck, fish, guide with license, and 4h in nature

Price: €40

Min age: 5

Rating 4.95 / 5 [148 ratings]

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Canoe Safari on Cetina River from Split or Blato na Cetini village

Split

Canoe Safari on Cetina River from Split or Blato na Cetini village
A canoe trip on the Cetina river can be one of the most relaxing, healthy and enjoyable ways to spend a few hours or a full weekend!

Price: €45

Min age: 8

Rating 4.97 / 5 [116 ratings]

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Rafting in upper part of Cetina river from Split or Blato n/C

Dalmatia

 Rafting in upper part of Cetina river from Split or Blato n/C
Make your vacation memories unforgettable and take your family and friends out at great  3-hours adventure tour on Cetina river . Marvelous part of Cetina river will get everybody speechless and this will be  perfect escape from town rush for everybody Paddle trough scenic parts full of natural beauty and miraculous landscape and enjoy on this carefree adventure with our experience guide. • Duration:3-hours • class of rapids : I-II (on scale 1-6) • amazing landscape  • carefree adventure 

Price: €45

Min age: 5

Rating 4.95 / 5 [65 ratings]

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Canyoning on Cetina River Adventure from Split or Zadvarje

Split

Canyoning on Cetina River Adventure from Split or Zadvarje
Walking through the river and the rapids, going through the subterranean tunnels, swimming in natural pools, going around waterfalls and lakes - all this is canyoning.

Price: €50

Min age: 8

Rating 4.91 / 5 [478 ratings]

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Zipline Croatia: Cetina Canyon Zipline Adventure from Omis

Split

Zipline Croatia: Cetina Canyon Zipline Adventure from Omis
The adrenalin infused ZIPLINE polygon is located in the canyon of the River Cetina, 3 km from Omiš. It consists of eight (8) steel cables across which participants, sitting in a belt, descend down the canyon. The total length of the cables is 2,100 m, the longest of which is 700 m and is 150 m above ground level. To cross the entire polygon accompanied by two guides, a group of 10 persons requires two and a half hours. Transport to the starting point and back is organised with our vehicles. Before the start, there is a training session during which time each participant receives their equipment. There are 2 short cables, 25 m long, on which the guides demonstrate how to behave on the ZIPLINE. This is followed by a short stroll to the first cable through stunning scenery. At each cable, one of the guides demonstrates the descent while the second guide attaches the participants onto the cable and provides instructions.

Price: €65

Min age: 7

Rating 4.91 / 5 [1025 ratings]

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Extreme Canyoning on Cetina River from Split or Zadvarje

Split

Extreme Canyoning on Cetina River from Split or Zadvarje
Exciting experience of Cetina river canyoning includes a combination of showering waterfalls and deep green pools. This activity operates daily from Split city center.

Price: €65

Min age: 15

Rating 4.98 / 5 [241 ratings]

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Multi Adventure Experience - Rafting with elements of canyoning

Split

Multi Adventure Experience - Rafting with elements of canyoning
Come and escape humdrum of daily routine with unique combination of rafting and canyoning called multi-adventure experiance on Cetina river. This extraordinary adventure is so much more then simple rafting experience,it's fun outdoor activity in which you combine all best activities in this region such as rafting,cliff jump,snorkeling,swiming,slide and hike. •  Befor start professional instructor  is obligated to check your safety gear • After gear check  you  get safety brief  • If something is not clear be free to ask a guide  to repeat again We guarantee this adventure on place with crystal clear river and miraculos landscape will give you unforgettable memories and best experiance of your travel in Croatia.

Price: €68

Min age: 14

Rating 4.99 / 5 [147 ratings]

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Cetina River Extreme Canyoning Adventure from Split or Zadvarje

Split

Cetina River Extreme Canyoning Adventure from Split or Zadvarje
If you are looking for a full adventure package this tour is for you. The best adventure trip in Croatia. Extreme canyoning is a combination of walking, hiking, sliding down the rapids, swimming in crystal clear natural water pools, walking through the tunnels, and rappelling near the 55m waterfall. Also, includes some cliff jumps up to 10 meters high and one more 20m rappelling. We provide you with wetsuits, life vests, climbing harnesses, and helmets. All you need for this trip is a swimsuit, some kind of sports shoes, an adventurous spirit and you are ready for the extreme canyoning expedition!

Price: €70

Min age: 14

Rating 4.98 / 5 [354 ratings]

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Private rafting on Cetina river with caving & cliff jumping,free photos & videos

Split

Private rafting on Cetina river with caving & cliff jumping,free photos & videos
Discover the beauty of river Cetina with family and friends on rafting adventure. Rafting on the Cetina river is the most popular day trip in this part of Croatia. We will avoid places where other rafters gather to have a unique experience. We work with private groups which allows us to enrich the classical rafting experience with more attractions such as cliff jumping, showering with spring water under a waterfall, floating through the rapids, more time for yourself. There will be time for relaxation and refreshment while swimming in crystal clear water and time for fresh fruit snacks. Outside the rafting boat activities is planned on the most beautiful, safe and verified parts of the river will be done according to the wishes and the abilities of the guests, if water level and weather conditions allow it. Visit us on private rafting adventure and we will make your excursion safe and dynamic but mostly unforgettable and fun.

Price: €70

Min age: 4

Rating 5 / 5 [52 ratings]

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Cetina River Zipline Experience from Split (transfer included)

Split

Cetina River Zipline Experience from Split (transfer included)
Set your heart racing on this exhilarating zipline experience from Split. Following a training session from two expert guides, whiz along a line that dangles a dizzying 492 feet (150 meters) in the air, hopping on and off at eight different platforms. Enjoy jolts of adrenaline and scenic views of the Cetina River canyon for up to three hours. This zipline tour is limited to 10 participants, ensuring a small-group experience.

Price: €112

Min age: 12

Rating 4.71 / 5 [21 ratings]

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Panorama buggy/quad tour

Split

Panorama buggy/quad tour
This 5 hour guided buggy/quad tour is designed especially for you to enjoy the nature in a unique way. Strap into a two-seat buggy or get onto a quad with your partner and prepare to overcome obstacles in the rugged landscape of Svilaja Mountain; descend to Peruća lake and drive alongside the Cetina river. We drive directly through the city onto bumpy mountain roads, stop mid-way for the view, to take photos and to change drivers.Joining this tour is a great way to spend the day as you get in touch with Dalmatian nature.

Price: €115

Min age: 18

Rating 5 / 5 [15 ratings]

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Split

Dalmatia, Croatia

View up the open-roofed tower of palace

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