Outdoor Activities in Split

Escape the crowds for a day in the Dalmatian mountains on this small-group hiking experience. Enjoy an easy to moderate hike to the summit of Stomorica, from where the views span the Omis Riviera. After working up an appetite, visit a traditional Dalmatian tavern for a delicious 3-course dinner of Croatian 'peka', slow-cooked in an iron pot on an open fire.

Go canyoning in the Cetina River during this thrilling eco-adventure from Split. With your experienced adventure guide, travel to the Cetina River Canyon, where the river has been flowing mightily for thousands of years, wearing away at the surrounding stone to create remarkable rock formations. Don a wet suit, helmet and a life jacket, then start exploring. Make your way through the river and the rapids, through subterranean tunnels and around waterfalls and lakes. See the impressive 165-foot (50-meter) Gubavica waterfall and the surrounding 600-foot (180-meter) cliffs. Round-trip transportation from central Split is included.

Scale the jagged limestone cliffs of Marjan Hill on this 4-hour rock climbing tour, which includes transport from Split. With a professional instructor to guide you, you'll learn the basics of climbing, including how to use a belay and the best way to tie your ropes and harnesses. The route you follow is based on your individual experience and fitness levels, making it suitable for climbers of all abilities. This small-group tour is limited to just 10 participants, ensuring the instructor is always close at hand.

See a side of Split that many visitors miss when you embark on a rock-climbing excursion. Set off from the city center with just a small group for company; it's a short drive to Marjan Hill, a popular climbing area that offers more than 80 different routes. Participants of various backgrounds and skill levels are catered to, and all essential climbing gear is provided. As you go, admire centuries-old churches and other local landmarks, and enjoy views overlooking the cerulean-hued Adriatic Sea.

Get adventurous while on the Dalmatian Coast with this thrilling zipline extravaganza over the Cetina River near Split. After the optional pick up in the Markarska Riveriera, listen to the training session and safety procedure from the instructor and then link up with the line that will whiz you across a gorge of extreme (but safe) heights -- specifically 492 feet (150 meters) in the air. Hop off and on and up to eight different stable platforms. Drink in the amazing views from the platforms and from each side othe river during this 3-hour tour. The zipline tour is capped at just 10 people, so you're sure have a great experience.