Canyoning Cetina River from Split: 2.8 km canyon with waterfalls

Nearly 3 km through canyon pools, rock slides, and a natural tunnel carved by water

Canyoning on the Cetina River is a 6-hour activity from Split that takes you through a 2.8 km canyon with waterfalls up to 50 meters high, swimming, jumping, and a natural 100-meter tunnel in rock. A professional guide leads the whole day, equipment is provided, and a van with your belongings waits at the end so you can dry off before returning to Split. Pickup from Split is available as an option; without it, you meet the group at the Bus terminal Sukoišan.

The Experience

The day starts at the Bus terminal Sukoišan, where your guide meets you before a 45-minute van ride to Šestanovac village. Once there, you get fitted with a neoprene suit, life jacket, helmet and canyoning shoes (or bring your own), and the guide walks you through a safety briefing. The equipment is top-of-the-line and the guides are experienced professionals who lead every step.

A 15-minute hike brings you down to the canyon entrance. From there, the nearly 3 km trek unfolds as a mix of swimming through crystal-clear pools, hiking along the riverbed, and jumping from rocks into the water. Waterfalls cascade down the canyon walls—some up to 50 meters high—and you walk through a natural 100-meter tunnel carved straight through the rock. The guide controls the pace and stays with the group the whole time, so the day feels both exhilarating and safe.

When you finish, a van is waiting with your belongings, dry clothes and a chance to change before the ride back to Split with your instructor. The whole activity runs about 6 hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English.
• air-conditioned van transport from Šestanovac to the canyon and back.
• neoprene suit, life jacket, helmet and canyoning shoes.
• insurance.
• van waiting at the end with your belongings so you can change and dry off.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Go Adventure travel agency

Is this one for you?Pick the pickup option if you're arriving without a car; otherwise, arrange your own transport to the Sukoišan meeting point.

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Top questions

How far is the hike down to the Cetina River canyon, and what is the trek like once I get there?

The hike down to the canyon takes 15 minutes. Once you reach the riverbed, the trek covers nearly 3 km and mixes swimming through pools, hiking along the canyon floor, and jumping from rocks into the water, with waterfalls and a natural rock tunnel along the way.

What equipment do I need to bring, and what does the tour provide?

The tour provides a neoprene suit, life jacket, helmet and canyoning shoes. You can rent canyoning shoes for 7 euros or bring your own firm sport shoes; either way, the rest of the gear is included. Bring some snacks before the tour starts.

Do I need to arrange my own transport from Split, or is pickup included?

You can choose a pickup option that includes transport from Split, or meet the group at the Bus terminal Sukoišan and arrange your own way there. Both options include the 45-minute van ride from Sukoišan to Šestanovac village and the return to Split after the activity.

What are the waterfalls like in the Cetina River canyon?

The canyon features cascading waterfalls up to 50 meters high set against towering cliffs and intricate rock formations. You'll swim in pools beneath them and see them throughout the nearly 3 km trek through the canyon.

Is this activity suitable for children, and what level of fitness do I need?

Children are welcome from age 8, and they must be accompanied by an adult. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness and be comfortable swimming, since the activity involves swimming, hiking, jumping and climbing through the canyon over about 6 hours.