We can’t emphasize enough how great Split is as a base in Croatia. You can do countless cool activities beyond the familiar day tours and trips, and easily get your adrenaline pumping and explore Split in a different, fun way.
As locals who love going on outdoor adventures in Croatia and worldwide, we know which activities are most worth your time in Split.
That’s why our list includes only hand-picked activities from trusted tour operators with years of experience. So you can be sure to have a great time and feel safe knowing you’re in reliable hands.
Keep in mind that even though Split is incredibly well-positioned for many activities, it might take up to one hour to reach the starting point. But transport is easy to organize and is often included.
The best outdoor and adventure activities in Split
1. Sea Kayaking
- Duration: 3 hours
- Time of day: Morning or Sunset
- Scenery: River and Sea
- Difficulty: 🟢 Easy
- Pick-up (transport): Included
2. River Rafting with Cliff Jumping
- Duration: 4 to 6 hours
- Time of day: Morning
- Scenery: Beautiful Cetina River
- Difficulty: 🟢 Easy
- Pick-up (transport): Available
3. River Kayaking
- Duration: 4 hours
- Time of day: All Day (9 AM to 4 PM)
- Scenery: Beautiful Cetina River Nature Park
- Difficulty: 🟠 Moderate (hard if you’ve never kayaked)
- Pick-up (transport): Not available – book Split to Omiš bus
4. Canyoning
- Duration: 5 hours
- Time of day: Morning
- Scenery: Beautiful Cetina River Canyon
- Difficulty: 🟢🟠 Easy or Moderate (choose level)
- Pick-up (transport): Available
5. Deep Water Solo and Cliff Jumping
- Duration: 3 hours
- Time of day: Morning
- Scenery: Rocky coast of Marjan Hill
- Difficulty: 🔴 Hard
- Pick-up (transport): Not available – take an Uber/taxi/bus (bus number 12 – SV. FRANE – BENE)
6. Bike Tour
- Duration: 3.5 hours
- Time of day: Morning or Afternoon
- Scenery: Marjan Hill trails
- Difficulty: 🟠 Moderate
- Pick-up (transport): Not needed – start in the center
7. River Tubing
- Duration: 3 hours
- Time of day: Morning
- Scenery: Beautiful Cetina River
- Difficulty: 🟢 Easy
- Pick-up (transport): Available
8. Full-day Horse Riding and Quad Biking
This is one of the absolute best experiences you can book in Split! It’s a full day in the countryside, where you ride horses and then go on a fun, long quad bike ride through the beautiful landscape. Plus, a delicious lunch is included.
- Duration: 8 hours
- Time of day: Morning
- Scenery: Dinara Mountain
- Difficulty: 🟠 Moderate
- Pick-up (transport): Included
9. Quad Riding in the countryside
- Duration: 4 hours
- Time of day: Morning
- Scenery: Dalmatian Hinterland
- Difficulty: 🟠 Moderate
- Pick-up (transport): Included
10. Zipline Adventure
- Duration: 3 hours
- Time of day: Morning or Early Afternoon (10 AM or 1 PM)
- Scenery: Above the River Cetina Canyon
- Difficulty: 🟢 Easy
- Pick-up (transport): Not available – book Split to Omiš bus
11. Night Glow Tour by paddleboard or kayak
An alternative to cruises and boat parties for experiencing Split after dark is the fun and relaxed Night Glow Tour, which starts after sunset, around 8 PM.
It’s a fun activity where you hop into an illuminated kayak or onto a glowing paddleboard and explore Split’s seaside in a cool way.
Final thoughts
Hopefully, our list of the best outdoor activities in Split will help you choose the best ones for your trip. In any case, fun is guaranteed!
Have a fantastic time!
