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Stand Up Paddleboard the Turquoise Waters of Croatia

Paddle between mountains and down canyons by day and glowing SUP boards that illuminate the sea by night

What's Included?

  • Maximum group size: 14Join small n’ sociable groups of like-minded, active and outdoorsy people – designed to be solo-friendly

From…excluding flights

Highlights

  • Circumnavigate the westernmost tip of the Split Peninsula, across blue seas, flowing rivers and historic canyons

  • Glide on a neon-lit board that attracts marine life to the surface and lights up the deep below

  • Explore lush green forests and traditional Croatian villages and unwind under a Dalmatian sunset

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    LED night tour

    Stand Up Paddleboarding
    2hrs · 2mi
    Cabin
    Twin share
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    You’ll meet your host in Split town centre and drive to your camp next to the Adriatic Sea. Settle in and explore the coastline before heading off at sunset for a moonlit paddle. Your steed for the night is an LED board that lights up the deep beneath, giving you a unique perspective of the tranquil Dalmatian waters. Head back to base and get a good rest ready for more adventure tomorrow.

    Day 2

    Paddle the Cetina River

    Stand Up Paddleboarding
    5hrs · 3mi
    Cabin
    Twin share
    Lunch included
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    Today you’ll make your way to the former pirate town of Omiš and start your paddle down the emerald-green Cetina River. Glide through fast-moving waters and narrow canyons, past mountains and through untouched nature. Stop before you get to the sea and explore Omiš and the canyon from above, then while away the rest of the day relaxing back at camp.

  3. Day 3

    Volcanoes, snorkelling and home

    Stand Up Paddleboarding
    3hrs · 3mi
    Lunch included
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    Grab your board for the final time and circumnavigate an inactive volcano. Paddle the crystalline waters as the sun pushes through the trees of the Marjan Forest Park - the historic pine forest that sits on top. Stop off at a couple of beautiful beaches for a bit of snorkelling or shinny up the Sustipan cliffs to try some cliff jumping. Return to Split for a traditional Croatian lunch and then head back to the airport in time for your flight home.

Practical Stuff

Getting There

Nearest airport
Split Airport (SPU)
Pick up
Split Town Centre
11:30
Drop off
Split Town Centre
18:00

Detailed Logistics

Transfers

You'll be picked up from the start point and returned there at the end of the trip. It is a 25 minute taxi from the airport to the town centre (not included). You are free to book any departing flight that leaves after 20:30.

Travel options

There are regular flights to Split from airports across the UK and Europe.

What is and isn't Included?

What's included

Local, certified, English-speaking guides

2 nights in a cabin

2 lunches

To and from the start point and everything in-between

Everything you need for SUPing

All taxes, insurances and licenses

Where You'll Stay

Private room upgrades are not available on this trip due to the nature of the accommodation.

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Camping Stobreč

Stay

Camping Stobreč

You'll stay in a comfortable, twin, triple or quad cabin with the sea on two sides and the Žrnovnica River mouth on the third. Each cabin is equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, satellite TV, air-con and a lovely terrace. Bed linen and a towel are provided per person. There is also a restaurant, a pool and a masseuse on the grounds.

What You'll Eat

Expect lunches to be a traditional, healthy, Mediterranean diet of fish, meat and vegetables. Breakfast and dinners aren't included - a meal at a local restaurant will cost approx. 15-20 Euros per person. Your guide can make suggestions of where to e…

Food and Dietary info

Expect lunches to be a traditional, healthy, Mediterranean diet of fish, meat and vegetables. Breakfast and dinners aren't included - a meal at a local restaurant will cost approx. 15-20 Euros per person. Your guide can make suggestions of where to eat in Split. If you don't want to head into Split then restaurant Horus is located right at the campsite. Horus offers a wide selection of dishes suitable for all tastes and appetites.

Vegetarian, vegan and most dietary requirements can be accommodated, please just let your host know upon booking.

Optional Extras

Pre/Post Trip Accommodation

Additional night accommodation
…/per night

Transfers

Airport Transfer
…/per person

To request any extras, message your host via your Much Better Adventures account once you have booked your trip.

All extras must be paid before your trip starts.

Ratings & Reviews

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Latest Reviews

  • Emma

    Overall the trip was excellent. We loved the river paddle.The hosts and guides were welcoming, friendly and helpful. We were very happy with the accommodation.

  • Zoe

    Cetina river tour and night time Glow SUP trips were fab and definitely worthy of five stars, totally amazing experience. Unfortunately we had bad weather on day 2 which cancelled our day 2 activities but we didn't get an alternative proposed and it seemed a bit disorganised- I would have expected a bad weather activity as it would have been cheaper to book the two tours we did directly with the operator.

  • Ceri

    Loved everything. The trip was fun, the scenery incredible. The hosts were great - relaxed and flexible. The trip was perfect - it feels like I’ve been away for much longer than a couple of days.

  • Jane

    Friendly, professional, fun, great day one.

  • Laura

    Beautiful paddles, great guys. Wished it could have been a couple of days longer.

  • Mark

    You couldn't hope for a nicer set of lads leading this tour. Advise ensuring if you want private accommodation for the overnight.

  • Jo

    The river trip and night time SUP were awesome. The scenery was spectacular.

  • Kate

    The guides were great from the get-go, really encouraging us to roll our sleeves up and gain confidence. The boards without being pushy. The variety between trips was great too, gave a broad all-round introduction to SUP.

  • Jennifer

    I had an amazing time, the guys were great, the location superb, the nighttime light trip was inspired. I might just be back for some more!

  • Mhairi

    Really chilled, amazing scenery, the guys did a great job getting everyone standing!

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  • Overall the trip was excellent. We loved th...

    Emma September 2021
    Overall the trip was excellent. We loved the river paddle.The hosts and guides were welcoming, friendly and helpful. We were very happy with the accommodation.

  • Cetina river tour and night time Glow SUP t...

    Zoe November 2019
    Cetina river tour and night time Glow SUP trips were fab and definitely worthy of five stars, totally amazing experience. Unfortunately we had bad weather on day 2 which cancelled our day 2 activities but we didn't get an alternative proposed and it seemed a bit disorganised- I would have expected a bad weather activity as it would have been cheaper to book the two tours we did directly with the operator.

  • Loved everything. The trip was fun, the sce...

    Ceri October 2019
    Loved everything. The trip was fun, the scenery incredible. The hosts were great - relaxed and flexible. The trip was perfect - it feels like I’ve been away for much longer than a couple of days.

  • Friendly, professional, fun, great day one....

    Jane October 2019
    Friendly, professional, fun, great day one.

  • Beautiful paddles, great guys. Wished it co...

    Laura October 2019
    Beautiful paddles, great guys. Wished it could have been a couple of days longer.

  • You couldn't hope for a nicer set of lads l...

    Mark October 2019
    You couldn't hope for a nicer set of lads leading this tour. Advise ensuring if you want private accommodation for the overnight.

  • The river trip and night time SUP were awes...

    Jo September 2019
    The river trip and night time SUP were awesome. The scenery was spectacular.

  • The guides were great from the get-go, real...

    Kate September 2019
    The guides were great from the get-go, really encouraging us to roll our sleeves up and gain confidence. The boards without being pushy. The variety between trips was great too, gave a broad all-round introduction to SUP.

  • I had an amazing time, the guys were great,...

    Jennifer September 2019
    I had an amazing time, the guys were great, the location superb, the nighttime light trip was inspired. I might just be back for some more!

  • Really chilled, amazing scenery, the guys d...

    Mhairi June 2019
    Really chilled, amazing scenery, the guys did a great job getting everyone standing!

  • It was relaxed but the great fun vibe, exce...

    Chris September 2018
    It was relaxed but the great fun vibe, excellent hosts, beautiful surroundings. They taught me how to paddleboard from scratch in a few minutes, and went out of their way to help whenever it was needed.

  • Ante and Marino were great hosts and the wh...

    Dave September 2018
    Ante and Marino were great hosts and the whole experience was amazing!

  • Activities, food, location were great. Good...

    Helen June 2018
    Activities, food, location were great. Good apartment and transport to/from the airport. Very considerate, caring hosts - I dropped my phone in the river and they went out of their way to retrieve it!

  • The hosts were great, very flexible, great...

    Michelle May 2018
    The hosts were great, very flexible, great at encouraging our progress. Wonderful patient teachers and they had a great sense of humor.

  • Both Hosts were very knowledgeable and happ...

    Deon May 2018
    Both Hosts were very knowledgeable and happy to help with any questions which we did have. All three tours were different and provided a unique experience. The campsite was exactly as imagined and was very relaxing. Both hosts were helpful on the paddle boards and also in giving suggestions for things to do around split and even the whole of Croatia.

Before You Travel

What to Pack

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Know before you go! Some stuff we'll provide, other things you'll need to bring.

Kit List

Bags

Rucksack (approx 30ltrs)
Lightweight dry sack (to keep contents dry while SUPing)

What's included?

All your SUP boarding equipment

Clothes

Lightweight trousers/shorts/skirts
Long-sleeved upper layer Underwear & socks
Swimwear
Sunglasses
Sunhat
Something to sleep in
Sandals

Other

Towel Universal travel plug adapter
Passports (and visas)
Travel Insurance documents
Suncream
Personal first-aid kit (inc. blister treatment)
Personal items (biodegradable toiletries, sanitary wear etc)
Alcohol hand-gel
2 x reusable water bottles (1ltr capacity)
Camera Personal medicine if required (please inform your guide in case of emergency)

Optional

Earplugs
Insect repellant
Energy bars and snacks

FAQs

Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

Our team of Adventure Hunters co-create exclusive adventures which are run by highly vetted, specialist hosts. The trip is run by our trusted host partner in the destination. We only work with independent, local, in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. Read more information about the local teams we partner with. You’ll be introduced to the host straight after making a booking via the Much Better Adventures platform.

Much Better Adventures refer to the UK Government’s official travel advice when designing trips and monitoring trip operations. We recommend that all customers review the practical information available on the UK Government’s FCDO website, where you can find up-to-date advice by searching for your destination(s).

If you are based in the United States, you can also check the latest travel advisories from the U.S. Department of State.

For customers joining from other international locations, we recommend checking the official travel advice issued by your country of residence, as guidance may vary.

We recommend checking out the country-specific information and also talking to a travel nurse.

We automatically convert prices from the local currency that a host receives to your chosen currency. We update our exchange rates daily, so prices displayed on the site are subject to currency fluctuations, which is why you may see them change over time.

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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. You must be over 18 to join one of our trips.

You're always in good company on one of our adventures.

Our trips typically consist of a mix of solo travelers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.

Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves, and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.

It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.

Don't just take our word for it:

  • 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
  • 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
  • 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends

See here for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.

We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre program, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.

What's the number?
It works out on average at 58kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, guides, staff and office operations.

The only thing it doesn’t include right now is flights and travel to the destination. We do make an overall estimate across all our customers separately, but as we don’t book flights, have customers from all corners of the world, and no way of reliably knowing their travel plans, we simply can’t include an individual number in the figure on display here. We’ve got a goal to fix that, so that when you book, there is a way to measure and mitigate the carbon emitted by your flight too.

But what does the number mean?
Yep, hard to picture eh? To give you an idea:

  • Driving 1000 miles/1609km would be approximately 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person, if there were two of you in it).
  • A return economy class flight between London and New York would be approximately 1619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
  • 10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approximately 250kg of CO2 from the air in a period of 5-10 years.

What are we doing about it?
Our trips are relatively low-carbon by design, and we're working with all our hosts to develop long term carbon reduction plans. We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity, ensuring the protection of the reserve and its wildlife.

Want to know more?
Amazingly, no international travel company has ever publicly published their carbon measurements before, as far as we know. We believe that must change, quickly. So we’re openly sharing the method we used in the hope that other companies will be able to more easily follow suit and build on what we've done so far. You'll find it all here.

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