Cetina River Rafting from Split: Cliff Jumping & Cave

Jump cliffs, paddle rapids, and swim inside a waterfall cave in one morning.

Cetina River rafting from Split combines paddling through rapids with cliff jumping (4–6 meters), a cave exploration behind a waterfall, and swimming in underground lakes, led by a guide with over 10 years of local knowledge. The 6-hour trip includes all equipment, hotel or Omiš pickup, and a professional guide speaking English or Croatian. Children from age 6 are welcome. You can choose to raft and jump, or swim and relax instead: the pace adjusts to what you want.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rafting and cave exploration on Cetina River

• Meet guide in Omis or Split
• Travel to Cetina river rafting start
• Receive equipment and briefing
• Raft on Cetina River
• Cliff jump from 4 to 6 meters
• Swim in cave behind waterfall
• Explore cave stalactites and stalagmites
• Take photos at waterfall exit
• Relax by swimming or sunbathing
• Conclude adventure at Radmanove Mlinice picnic area
• Return by van with belongings

The experience

The guide meets you at your hotel in Split or at Omiš with a minivan and takes you to the Cetina River starting point. Once there, you get a helmet, life jacket, paddle and neoprene suit (on request), plus a safety briefing before you push off. The river itself moves through sections of calm water and whitewater, and at several points you can climb out and jump from cliffs ranging from 4 to 6 meters into the water below: optional, but most people do it.

The centerpiece is the cave behind a waterfall. You paddle into the first chamber, where the water stays around 10 degrees Celsius, then move deeper into a second room lined with stalactites and stalagmites. Small lakes fed by natural springs sit throughout the cave, and at the exit a waterfall cascades across the opening: the spot most people photograph. If cliff jumping and cave swimming aren't your thing, you can swim in the river, sunbathe on the banks or just float and take in the landscape instead.

After roughly 3 hours on the water, the trip ends at a picnic area called Radmanove Mlinice, where the van is waiting with your belongings so you can change. The guide brings a GoPro and shoots photos and video throughout the day, which you get to keep. The whole outing runs about 6 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Professional guide with over 10 years of local experience.
• helmet, life jacket, paddle and neoprene suit on request.
• minivan pickup from your Split hotel or Omiš.
• GoPro photos and videos from the day.
• all equipment for rafting and cave exploration.

Options for this experience

3 options

Rafting on the Cetina River from OmišGuide in English or Croatian · Available from 5 May 2027Meeting point: Ul. Josipa Pupačića 10, 21310, Omiš, Croatia

Cetina River Rafting-OmišGuide in English or Croatian · Available from 14 Jun 2027Meeting point: Ul. Josipa Pupačića 10, 21310, Omiš, Croatia

Rafting on the Cetina River, departing from SplitGuide in English or Croatian · Available from 5 May 2027Transfer from Split: pickup at a point in Split with return trip to the same place. Pickup point: Bijankinijeva ul. 4, 21000, Split, Croatia

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 5 May 2027

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Croatian

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 3 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 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Rafting Thrills Cetina

Is this one for you?Choose the Omiš departure if you're staying outside Split and want to cut travel time. Pick the Split option if your hotel is in the city center. The 6-hour window includes transport both ways, so you're back by early afternoon: ideal if you want to explore the old town or the waterfront after.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Croatian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 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.

Can I do the cliff jumping if I'm not a strong swimmer?

Cliff jumping is optional. You can skip it and swim, paddle or relax instead. The guide will brief you on safety before anyone jumps, and you wear a life jacket the entire time on the water.

What's the cave actually like inside?

The Cetina River cave has two main chambers. The first is open to the water where you swim in cold, clear water fed by underground springs. The second room has stalactites and stalagmites overhead, and at the far end a waterfall blocks the exit. You can swim right up to it and feel the water pouring down.

Do I need to bring my own swimsuit and towel?

Bring a swimsuit. The operator provides a neoprene suit on request if you want extra warmth in the 10-degree water. Towels aren't mentioned in the inclusions, so check with the operator or bring your own to change into after.

How do I get picked up, and where does the day start?

The guide picks you up from your Split hotel or from Omiš with a minivan and drives you to the Cetina River rafting start point. You can choose the Omiš or Split option at checkout depending on where you're staying.

What happens if I don't want to do everything?

You set the tone. Cliff jumping and cave exploration are part of the itinerary, but you can opt out of either and swim, float or sunbathe instead. The guide leads the group through the river, but individuals choose their own level of participation in each activity.