ATV Quad Safari from Split: Off-road riding with river swimming
Ride quads through Dalmatian inland and swim in the Cetina river
An ATV quad safari tour from Split takes you off-road through Dalmatian inland for 4 hours with a local guide, helmet, gloves and water included. You ride past the Klis Fortress, old railroad, UNESCO-protected Sinj, and Kamešnica mountain, then swim in the Cetina river in summer months and eat a local picnic snack. Departures run at 10:00 or 14:00; you choose single or double rider quads at checkout. A valid B-category driver's licence is required, and pickup from Split's Prva Splitska Česma is optional (15 EUR per person round trip).
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Step-by-step itinerary
ATV Safari Tour with Picnic and Swimming
- Optional transfer from Split at 9:00 or 14:00
- Drive past Klis Fortress and Sinj
- Explore Dalmatian Inland trails by ATV
- Stop for river swimming in summer
- Enjoy local picnic snack
- Return to base camp
The Experience
You ride a quad through terrain most visitors never see — past the Klis Fortress from Game of Thrones, an old railroad that once connected the inland to the sea, the UNESCO-protected site of Sinj, Rumin Spring, and the Kamešnica mountain. The route takes in fields, local trails, domestic animals and the old Bosnian border crossing. A local guide leads the group, which stays under 40 riders, and you wear a helmet and gloves the whole time. The pace is built for moderate fitness; this is not a race, and the guide sets the speed so everyone stays together.
In summer months, you stop to swim in the Cetina river — the water is cold and clear, and you'll have time to cool off before heading back. You get a bottle of water and a local picnic snack during the tour. The whole thing runs 4 hours from start to finish. If you book pickup from Split's Prva Splitska Česma, the driver collects you at 9:00 for the morning tour or 14:00 for the afternoon one, and drops you back at the same spot when it's done.
You need a valid B-category driver's licence to ride, and the operator asks that you bring good mood and dress smart casual. The tour runs in all weather, so bring a jacket if rain is forecast. A minimum of two people must book together; children ride only if an adult is with them. If you want vegetarian food in your picnic snack, let the operator know when you reserve.
What’s included
- Local guide in English or Spanish.
- ATV quad with helmet and gloves.
- bottled water.
- local picnic snack.
- all fuel and local taxes.
- professional instruction and photos during the tour.
Operated by Asteria Quad ATV Adventures
Is this one for you?Book the morning departure if you want the ride and the swim finished before the afternoon heat; book the afternoon slot if you prefer a later start and don't mind finishing closer to evening. Single rider quads give you full control of the machine; double rider quads let a passenger experience the route without operating the quad themselves.
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Top questions
Do I need to be an experienced rider to book this ATV tour from Split?
No. The tour is built for riders with at least moderate fitness, and the local guide sets a pace the whole group can handle. You need a valid B-category driver's licence and the ability to control a quad on uneven terrain, but the route is not a race.
What happens if I book the double rider quad option?
On the double rider option, one person operates the quad while a passenger sits behind. Both riders wear helmets and gloves, and the operator must hold a valid B-category licence. The passenger experiences the same route, swimming and picnic snack.
Is the Cetina river swim included in all departures?
River swimming is included in summer months only. Winter tours follow the same route and stop at the Cetina river, but water conditions make swimming unsafe, so you won't enter the water.
What's included in the local picnic snack?
The operator includes a local picnic snack and a bottle of water during the tour. If you need a vegetarian option, tell the operator when you book so they can prepare it for you.
How do I get to the tour start if I don't book pickup from Split?
The tour departs from the operator's base camp. If you arrange your own transport, you meet the group there. If you book the optional pickup, the driver collects you from Split's Prva Splitska Česma at 9:00 for morning tours or 14:00 for afternoon tours, and returns you to the same location (15 EUR per person round trip).
Can I choose between the 10:00 and 14:00 departures?
Yes. Both the 10:00 and 14:00 departures run daily. Pick the time that suits your schedule when you book, and choose whether you want a single rider or double rider quad at the same time.
ATV Quad Safari from Split: Off-road riding with river swimming
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