Kayaking Split: Transparent Kayak with Underwater Lights

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Duration2h 30m

GroupUp to 16

LanguagesEN · HR

Mobile ticketAccepted

Paddle through glowing water as the lights beneath paint the riverbed in color

Transparent kayak night paddling in Split starts at Stobreč beach and follows the Žrnovnica river into open water, with underwater LED lights illuminating your path as darkness falls. A local guide leads the 2.5-hour outing in double kayaks, and transport from Split city center is included. Children from age 12 are welcome; all kayaks are double seaters with a 230kg weight limit per boat.

2h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening transparent kayak tour

Meet at Split city or Stobreč beach
Drive 20 minutes to Stobreč campsite beach
Get introduced to kayaking and equipment
Paddle towards Žrnovnica river at sunset
Navigate river with illuminated kayaks
Return to sea and paddle along cliffs
Explore small beach and swim at night
Return to meeting point in Split city

The Experience

You're free for an evening in Split and the heat of the day is still sitting in the streets. The kayak tour solves that: pickup happens at your meeting point in the city center, then a 20-minute drive takes you to Stobreč beach, away from the crowds. You arrive as the sun starts to set, meet your guide and get fitted with a life vest. The transparent kayak and paddle are already there—double seaters, so you're paired with another paddler or someone from your group.

The guide walks you through the basics on the calm beach, then you push off toward the Žrnovnica river as daylight fades. This is when the lights switch on beneath the kayak. As you glide through the water, the LED glow paints the riverbed in shifting colors—blues, greens, purples—visible through the clear hull. Other paddlers' lights dance across the same stretch, turning the calm river into something you've never seen before. After a short paddle inland, the river opens back onto the sea, and the lit shore comes into view. You continue out toward white rocks and cliffs where houses cling to the edge, then to a small beach where you can stop, swim if you want, and float in the glow.

The return paddle takes you back to Stobreč, where the driver is waiting. The whole outing runs 2.5 hours from start to finish. Mosquitoes can be active at night on the water, so bug spray is worth bringing. The kayaks are stable and the pace is relaxed—the guide keeps everyone together and the water is flat. If you're booking alone, you'll be paired with another solo traveler; all kayaks are doubles.

What’s included

Transparent double kayak and paddle.
life vest.
air-conditioned vehicle pickup and return from Split city center.
local licensed guide in English or Croatian.
instruction on the beach before departure.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for back problems

Operated by Adriatic Adventure

Is this one for you?If you're staying in Split without a car, the included pickup and 20-minute drive to Stobreč settles the logistics—you meet at a point in the city and the guide handles the rest. The evening timing works well after a hot day, and the 2.5-hour length fits between dinner plans.