5-Day
Adventure
Croatia
Rafting, canyoning & kayaking on the Cetina River — 4 nights bed & breakfast, all gear, transfers and HGSS-registered guides included. Maximum 12 guests.
10% deposit · Free cancellation up to 14 days before departure
Three of Croatia's best
adventures in five days
The Cetina River 5-Day Adventure is a fully guided short-break holiday based in Omiš, Croatia — just 25 km south of Split. Raft the Cetina gorge, canyon down through its pools and waterfalls, and kayak all the way to the Adriatic Sea. Three activities, four nights, one base.
Everything happens within about 30 minutes of your accommodation, so no day is lost to travel. Ideal if you have a long weekend or bank holiday — and popular with couples, groups of friends, solo travellers and families with children aged 10 and over.
Included & not included
- 4 nights in a 3★ beachside hotel or 3★ private apartment in Omiš
- 4 breakfasts (2027: bed & breakfast basis — 2026 dates also include 4 dinners)
- 3 guided activities — rafting, canyoning, kayaking
- All technical and safety equipment (EU CE and UIAA certified)
- Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation for every activity
- Photos and videos from every activity
- HGSS-registered local guides · 24/7 agency support
- Trip insurance
- Flights
- Airport transfers
- Evening meals on 2027 departures — available as a paid add-on
- Beverages with meals
- 4★ Hotel Plaža upgrade and single occupancy — supplements apply
- Nights before or after the trip
- Visa, where required
- Items of a personal nature
A different thrill
every day
10 km route, 2–3 hours, three sections through canyon walls up to 180 m. Swimming stop and optional cliff jump at Tisne Stine. Easy / moderate, age 5+, no swimming ability required.
Waterfalls, natural pools, underground tunnels and the Gubavica waterfall. Basic (age 10+) or extreme (age 12+, adds 60 m and 25 m abseils). Swimming ability mandatory.
Paddle from Radman's Mills to the Adriatic. Snorkelling over a shipwreck in about 3 m of water. Finish at the long sandy beach at Duće. Easy, age 5+.
Full itinerary
Departs from Split. Day 1 arrival, three activity days, departure on day 5. Activities may be reordered by your guide depending on river level and weather. Want more? See the 7-day trip →
Arrival in Omiš
The trip begins at our Split meeting point, where our team meets you and takes you to your accommodation in Omiš (25 km south, ~30 min). Once you've checked in, the rest of the day is yours — the old town, the fortress climb and the town beach are all within walking distance. You'll meet your guides at the first activity on Day 2, not on arrival. Arrivals before 18:00 are recommended; later arrivals may be subject to a surcharge depending on your accommodation.
Rafting on the Cetina River
A 10 km rafting route, roughly 3 hours on the water, split into three sections. The first is calm — your guide uses it to cover paddling technique, the safety points and the flora and fauna of the gorge. After a swimming break, the second section carries the real rapids. At Tisne Stine, where the gorge narrows, there's the option to swim and jump from the cliffs into deep water. The third section runs calmer down to Radman's Mills. The Cetina runs Class II–III in April and May high water and Class I–II through peak summer.
Canyoning in the Cetina canyon
The Cetina has spent thousands of years cutting through limestone on its way to the sea, leaving a chain of waterfalls, pools, underground tunnels and cliffs — including the Gubavica waterfall. Your guides fit you with a wetsuit, helmet and harness and run the safety briefing before you drop into the canyon. You choose basic or extreme canyoning on the day: both follow the same route, and the extreme option adds two abseiling points at 60 m and 25 m. Basic canyoning is age 10+, extreme is age 12+, and basic swimming ability is mandatory for both. Children must be at least 140 cm and 40 kg.
River & sea kayaking
The easiest day. You put in at Radman's Mills in the morning and paddle west, following the river down to Omiš where the Cetina meets the Adriatic. It doesn't end at the river mouth — there's a shipwreck sitting in about 3 m of water just offshore, shallow enough to snorkel over, and the finish is the long sandy beach at Duće with beach bars at the end of it.
Breakfast & departure
Breakfast, then check-out. From Omiš you can head straight to Split Airport in about an hour, or carry on elsewhere in Croatia — our guides know the area well and are happy to point you at places worth the detour. Extra nights before or after the trip can be arranged on request. Prefer the full 7-day trip? →
2027 price per person by month
From the 2027 season onwards, all multi-day packages are sold on a bed & breakfast basis — evening meals are no longer part of the standard package and can be added on request for an additional cost.
New for 2027: a 4★ hotel upgrade is available with the family-run Hotel Plaža group in Omiš or Duće, for a supplement.
The two remaining September 2026 departures are unaffected — breakfast and dinner remain included as sold.
All prices are per person, twin share, on a bed & breakfast basis — 4 nights' accommodation, all 3 activities, equipment, transfers to every activity, photos and trip insurance. Prices vary by month, so you can pick the best value for your schedule.
💡 Best value: April (€570) has the highest river level, the coolest swimming, the quietest town and the lowest hotel rates — €260 per person less than August for exactly the same itinerary.
🍽 Budget on top: flights, airport transfers, evening meals from 2027 (roughly €15–€30 a head in Omiš), drinks, and a single supplement only if you're travelling alone and no room-share is available.
Available dates & booking
Seven guaranteed departures between April and September 2027, plus two remaining September 2026 dates. All prices per person, twin share. Minimum 2 guests, maximum 12 with 2 guides. Once a date is full it closes — book early.
These two dates are sold on the original half-board basis — 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners included.
We also run private departures on dates of your choosing for groups, and can adjust the itinerary — tell us your group size and rough window and we'll quote it. Looking for the 7-day trip?
Which trip is right for you?
Take the 5-day if you have a week or less including flights, want three hard days back to back, and are happy to skip the hiking. Take the 7-day if you'd rather have recovery days between activities, want hiking and more coastal time, or are travelling long-haul.
| 5-Day Trip ← you are here | 7-Day Trip | |
|---|---|---|
| Nights | 4 | 6 |
| White-water rafting | ✓ 10 km, 2–3 hours | ✓ 10 km, 2–3 hours |
| Canyoning | ✓ Basic or extreme route | ✓ Basic or extreme route |
| River & sea kayaking | ✓ To Adriatic + snorkelling | ✓ To Adriatic + snorkelling |
| Hiking | — not included | ✓ Included |
| Extra coastal days | — not included | ✓ Included |
| Pace | Three activity days back to back | Rest day between the harder days |
| Accommodation | 3★ hotel or apartment (4★ upgrade) | 3★ hotel or apartment (4★ upgrade) |
| Meal basis | Bed & breakfast (2027) | Bed & breakfast (2027) |
| 2027 price pp | €570 – €830 | See the 7-day page |
| Best for | Short breaks · European travellers · first visit | Long-haul travellers · over-50s · full week |
Book with confidence
All seven 2027 departures are guaranteed to run from a minimum of 2 guests. Secure your spot and book your flights with confidence.
Over 2,000 guests guided since 2014 and 200+ five-star Google reviews.
A 10% deposit secures your place. Balance due 15 days before departure, free cancellation up to 14 days out.
The same trip is resold by international marketplaces with commission on top. Booking with the operator removes that layer.
Accommodation in Omiš
A 3★ beachside hotel or a 3★ private apartment in Omiš — your preference confirmed at booking, subject to availability. Book early and the choice is wider.
Comfortable, well located and the perfect base for your adventure — right by the sea where the Cetina River meets the Adriatic, with the old town, the fortress and the beach within walking distance. Apartments usually suit groups of friends better; hotel rooms suit couples and solo travellers.
On 2027 departures you can upgrade to a 4★ hotel with the family-run Hotel Plaža group — Hotel Plaža Omiš by the town beach, or Hotel Plaža Duće looking across to Brač. A supplement applies; ask for a quote when you book.
Need accommodation before or after the trip? Contact our team and we'll arrange it.
See Croatia like never before
- Trainers or hiking shoes, plus water shoes
- Swimwear for the duration of the trip
- Sandals or flip-flops and travel clothes
- Small backpack or dry bag, towel
- Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm
- Personal medication and a small first aid kit
- No specialist kit needed — all technical equipment is provided
- Evening meals (2027 departures) — ask for a quote
- 4★ Hotel Plaža upgrade, Omiš or Duće
- Private airport transfer, Split (SPU)
- Nights before or after the trip
- Private departures on custom dates for groups
Real reviews
"Malduk knows how to do a package tour! I thoroughly enjoyed every activity. Dado and Eva took care of everything. Nothing too big for them. The restaurant where we had our meals was great too. It was a memorable experience!"
"This was an amazing holiday. I travelled solo but met some fab people. I took part in the rafting, sea kayak and canyoning. All well organised and great fun. Eva and Dado take such good care and really go the extra mile to ensure you have a good time."
"Absolutely brilliant holiday. Damir & Eva were amazing, nothing was a problem and they couldn't do enough for us. We were fully catered for in every way. The excursions and guides were brilliant, everything was there for us. Would definitely recommend."
Frequently asked questions
Important information
100% financial protection
If we cancel your departure, you receive a 100% refund of everything paid for the tour booking.
Cancel free of charge up to 14 days before your trip start date, in line with our terms and conditions.
A 10% deposit secures your place, with the balance due 15 days before departure. Low deposits mean you can hold places for a group at minimum cost.
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Seven guaranteed 2027 departures from €570 per person. Join 2,000+ guests who've done the Cetina with our local team.
April – October · Omiš, Croatia · Licensed operator since 2014 · Max 12 guests · Age 10+