Croatia Adventure Tours
Our Selection Of Must-Try Experiences
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Things To Do In Croatia No Matter Where You Are
Welcome to the adventurous side of life! And vacation in Croatia. This is where we present the best activities to enjoy in different regions of Croatia, perfect for making some nice memories to take away with you after your vacation is done. As locals who have spent years exploring the best places in Croatia, we bring you curated, first-hand recommendations of the best Croatia adventure tours you must try. With over eight seasons of experience as adventure guides, we’ve carefully selected only the best activities for each region.
No matter if you’re looking for adrenaline rush adventures, a blend of active and cultural experiences, or scenic boat rides that visit some of the most famous places in our country, our Croatia adventure tours recommendations will have experience for you. Each of the activities below has been chosen for its quality, uniqueness, and ability to connect you to the best places in the region of Croatia you’re currently in. We’ve hiked, biked, paddled, and climbed our way through countless experiences to bring you the absolute best.
Your experience matters to us and we will update these Croatia adventure tour suggestions regularly throughout the year as we try new activities and explore new locations.
Top Adventure Tours On Makarska Riviera
We start with the Makarska Riviera because that’s the place where we currently live. Everybody says that it’s the part of Croatia with the best beaches, and all we can say is that it’s true. Nowhere in Croatia will you find such a variety of beaches, public or secluded ones. Makarska Riviera is a unique blend of Biokovo mountain and the Adriatic Sea and as such it presents a great opportunity for some of the best Croatia adventure tours.
Biokovo Mountain is a place you want to visit when staying anywhere on Makarska Riviera and we included our selection of tours through Biokovo Nature Park. The best tip we can give you is to avoid going to Biokovo with your car, especially during high season. Skywalk Biokovo is one of the must-visit attractions of this beautiful mountain. The other experiences you must try are Makarska kayaking to Nugal Beach and a day boat trips to nearby Dalmatian islands.
Top Adventure Tours In The Dubrovnik Area
Dubrovnik is probably the single most known place in Croatia. It’s also one of the most visited destinations and there is a high chance that you are thinking of visiting it during your stay in Croatia. It’s definitely our recommendation that you do so, not only because of the stunning beauty of Dubrovnik but because of Dubrovnik adventure tours too. If you are traveling from Dubrovnik to Split, explore the other recommendations from this page such as adventures on Makarska Riviera.
This is our selection of the best 5 things to do in Dubrovnik that are at least a bit sprinkled with adventure. You can choose from Dubrovnik kayaking tours that give you a unique perspective of the city and its walls, to buggy rides and ziplines on Srđ – a hill above Dubrovnik with the best scenic view of the whole area. When staying in Dubrovnik, make sure you visit the Mljet National Park too since it’s the southernmost of all national parks in Croatia.
Top Adventure Tours In Split
Split is yet another of the most visited places in Croatia. It’s also the second largest city in Croatia and it’s famous for its rich history and relaxed way of Dalmatian life. When it comes to Croatia adventure tours, Split has a lot to offer. Make sure to check our selection of top things to do in Split and try at least one of these activities. If you are traveling from Split to Dubrovnik, make sure you try some of the adventure tours along the way.
They range from rafting on the Cetina river, which is the single most famous rafting tour in Croatia, to quad tours that for through the Dalmatian hinterland and let you explore this beautiful region in an adventurous way. There are plenty of boat tours that take you directly to some of the most stunning places of nearby Croatian islands.
Top Croatia Adventure Tours In Omiš
Omiš is a historical city located just between Split and Makarska. It’s famous for many things but when we talk about Croatia adventure tours, Omiš is considered as the capital of adventure in Croatia. The famous Cetina River pours into the Adriatic Sea right in Omiš and we would say that Cetina is the backbone of adventure tours in Omiš.
Rafting on the Cetina River is among the most popular river tours in Croatia. Then there is kayaking on the slower part of the Cetina too. One of the most famous and best ziplines is located in the Cetina canyon as well as one of the most scenic Via Ferratas in Croatia. If adventure is your style, Omiš is the right place for you.
Top Adventure Tours On Croatian Islands (Hvar, Vis, Korcula)
Croatia is a country of islands and it has more than 70 islands that are inhabited. In this section, we focus only on islands that are near us and ones we know very well. Islands in Croatia have some of the clearest seas you’ll ever experience in your life so kayak and snorkeling tours are a must-try when visiting them.
Cycling and buggy tours are yet another type of Croatia adventure tours through which you can experience the islands from a different perspective. Finally, there are numerous speed boats and regular boat day tours that will take you to some of the best places on each Croatian island.
Top Adventure Tours In The Zadar Area
We love Zadar and its region very much. Zadar is one of our favorite cities in Croatia because it’s a great blend of history and landscapes that surround it. We spent 1 season working as a rafting and kayaking guide on the Zrmanja River, probably the most beautiful river in Croatia. If you have a chance, go on a kayaking tour there and enjoy in stunning Zrmanja Canyon.
Then there are other tours, for example, a boat safari through the lower part of the Zrmanja River which is absolutely magnificent. The Tulove Grede quad adventure is a great experience if you want to witness some of the most stunning rock formations in Croatia. Krka waterfalls is a national park you must visit when staying in the Zadar area.
Top Adventure Tours In Istria
A lot can be said about Istria but the most important thing is that it’s a region most famous for its gastronomy, wines, and history. But it doesn’t end there, Istria is perfect for a variety of activities and unique experiences that will enrich your stay there.
Here are a few of them we selected as the best of the best. Kayaking in Istria is a great way to explore its coastline and sea cities from a different perspective. Then there are dolphin tours in sunset, perfect for those who want to enjoy presence of these symbols of the Adriatic.
Top Adventure Tours In Slunj and Lika region
Lika region is the central part of Croatia, known for its mountains and natural landscapes. Famous Plitvice Lakes National Park is located there and there are many other activities you can try while visiting this region.
Our current suggestion includes kayaking on 2 rivers – Mrežnica and Gacka. Both are equally beautiful with the exception that kayaking on the Mrežnica river is a bit more adventurous and includes rapids and waterfalls.