Canyoning in Cetina River Canyon: Small Group with Jumps

The canyon is 160 meters deep and every jump is optional.

Small-group canyoning in Cetina River Canyon near Makarska where you jump into clear water, swim through rapids and navigate a 160-meter-deep canyon with a Croatian Mountain Rescue instructor. The activity runs 3 hours and includes a wetsuit, life jacket, harness, helmet and free photos. You descend 10 minutes on foot to reach the river, then spend the next 3 hours in the water with optional jumps up to 12 meters high. Children from age 10 are welcome, and you can rent canyoning shoes or bring your own running or hiking shoes.

The experience

The day starts in the village of Zadvarje with a stop at the Gubavica waterfall viewpoint overlooking the canyon where you'll spend the afternoon. After a short briefing, you'll drive to the warehouse to gear up: a full-body wetsuit, life jacket, harness and helmet all provided. The guide runs a safety talk there, then again once you reach the river after a 10-minute walk down into the canyon.

For the next 3 hours, you move through the water with your guide (an instructor certified by the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service) jumping, swimming and navigating the canyon floor. The jumps are optional and range up to 12 meters high. Most of the time you're swimming in rapids and in water so clear you can see the bottom. The guide stays with your group the whole time, and because the groups stay small, you get attention and the pace adjusts to the people in it. Photos taken during the tour are free and yours to keep.

You'll need to bring swimming clothes, a towel, and running or hiking shoes. Canyoning shoes are available to rent for 5 euros per pair if you don't have your own. The activity suits anyone with moderate fitness who can handle a steep walk down and several hours in cold water. A live English-speaking guide is included, and hotel pickup is available depending on which option you book.

What’s included

• Full-body wetsuit, life jacket, harness, helmet, and free photos of the tour.
• live English-speaking guide.
• small-group format with a Croatian Mountain Rescue instructor.
• optional canyoning shoe rental available for 5 euros per pair.

Options for this experience

2 options

Small group basic canyoningGuide in English · Available from 9 Sep 2027Pickup is included

Small group extreme canyoningGuide in English · Available from 9 Sep 2027Extreme canyoning: a one-of-a-kind, breathtaking 55 m abseil beside the waterfall, followed by another 20 m high abseil at the end of the tour. Pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 9 Sep 2027

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (17 to 65 years) · Youth (10 to 16 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 19 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Moco Adventures

Is this one for you?The small-group format and optional jumps suit anyone who wants the adrenaline of a canyon without the pressure to jump. You swim and explore at your own pace while the guide stays with you the whole time. Moderate fitness and comfort in cold water are what matter. The 10-minute walk down and 3 hours in the river are the real demands, not the jumps themselves.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 16 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How deep is the Cetina River Canyon where we'll be canyoning?

The canyon reaches 160 meters deep. You'll spend 3 hours exploring it with your guide, and the jumps, all optional, go up to 12 meters high into the water below.

What gear do I get, and do I need to bring my own shoes?

A full-body wetsuit, life jacket, harness and helmet are all included. You bring swimming clothes, a towel and running or hiking shoes, or rent canyoning shoes for 5 euros per pair.

Is the guide trained for rescue, and how small are the groups?

Your guide is an instructor with the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service. Groups stay small so everyone gets attention and the pace fits the people in it.

Are photos included, and what happens if I don't want to jump?

Photos taken during the tour are free and yours to keep. All jumps are optional, so you can swim, explore and enjoy the canyon without jumping if you prefer.