Kayaking Tours in Omiš: 6 Days Worth the Detour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $54Our pick

Meet in central Split, then travel to the Cetina River near Blato na Cetini for a six-hour canoe safari. Guides such as Ivan, Damjan, Tony, and Yvan teach beginners how to steer, handle rapids, and stay safe. Expect cliff scenery, forested banks, swimming stops, wet suits, and plenty of paddling.

“11/10 recommend canoe safari!! Ivan was THE BEST guide! Perfect mix of excitement, fun and floating! The scenery is unmatched and it’s a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city!”

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2.Split: Canoe Safari on the Cetina River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $53

Leave Split for a 45-minute drive to the Cetina River, then paddle 11,000 meters through a canyon of clear water and Dalmatian scenery. Calm stretches lead to gentle grade II rapids, with swimming stops along the way. Guides such as Ivan and Dan are praised for patient instruction, making this a good first river-canoeing trip.

“Good activity really friendly guide explained everything beforehand and during the paddling we came across some faster parts with rocks and explained what to do and were to stay in the water very good day and the scenery around was amazing as well”

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3.Omiš: Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 77 reviews · from $45

Paddle gently down the Cetina River from upstream Omiš with an English-speaking guide, stopping to swim before reaching the sea. You’ll snorkel around an abandoned shipwreck in about 3 meters of water, then relax on a mile-long sandy beach. Kayak and snorkel gear, photos, and a guide are included.

“Super enjoyable. Relaxing paddle down stream while enjoying the beautiful peaceful surroundings. The guide and team were great, friendly and easy to work with”

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4.Omiš/Split: 4h Kayaking in Cetina Protected Nature Park Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $23Best value

Rent a kayak in Omiš and paddle four hours through the protected Cetina River canyon. You’ll receive a safety briefing, lifejacket, and waterproof barrel before setting off. Stop to swim, take photos, or continue toward Radmanove Mlinice, passing Mirabella Fortress, WWII bunkers, Zakučac, and the Cetina Zipline.

“Great value for money, the guys in the office were excellent help. Definitely need some fitness for it but so peaceful and lovely views”

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5.Split/Omiš – Guided Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour Cetina River

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · from $40

Paddle downstream on the Cetina River from above Omiš with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than eight. You will receive kayaks, paddles, life jackets, insurance, and free photos. Expect a safety briefing, about 90 minutes on the water, swimming stops, river scenery, and snorkeling near a shipwreck area.

“It was very good fun, great views of the mountains going down the river. Our guide was great his name was Tony. great experience. Would do this again and highly recommend. Shipwreck snorkelling at the end was very cool.”

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6.Guided River & Sea Kayaking with Snorkeling in Omiš

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $55

Start 5 miles upstream from Omiš with a short kayaking lesson, then paddle the Cetina at an easy pace toward the coast. Your guide, including Tony on some departures, carries camera equipment and sends you the photos free. Finish near Omiš with snorkeling and beach time, weather permitting.

“This was a wonderful way to spend a morning. Tony was thoughtful, interesting and attentive to our group. The kayaking was not too challenging and Tony told us about many things so it was physical and interesting. The snorkelling over the shipwreck was great at the end.”

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