Active Holidays

Who they are

Active Holidays is a travel agency in Omiš, on the Dalmatian coast, between Split and Makarska. It has operated since 1989 and its legal name is Active Holidays d.o.o., with an office at Knezova Kačića 2. It presents itself as an agency licensed and insured, approved by the local authorities. The website does not give the names of those in charge. It also has a sister website for holiday apartments.

Omiš stands where the Cetina river flows into the Adriatic, leaving a canyon with high walls, and almost everything the company does revolves around that river.

What activities it does

• Rafting on the Cetina: about 10 km along the river and its canyon, in 3 or 4 hours with preparation, with grade 2 to 3 rapids. There are two departures a day, at 9:30 and 14:00, and the minimum age is 6, so it suits families.
• Canyoning: 4 to 5 hours with transfer and preparation, departing at 13:00. You walk along the river, pass through tunnels, jump or abseil down rocks and swim in natural pools, with basic and advanced versions. Minimum age: 10.
• Kayaking and snorkelling, and a zip line over the canyon.
• Day excursions to the Krka waterfalls, to the Blue Cave and four islands, by sailing boat to Brač and by quad.

Prices are not published on each activity's listing; those of what we collect are in the offers on this page.

What is included and what to bring

On the rafting and canyoning the transfer from Omiš to the starting point and back is included, along with the guide and the equipment: for rafting, life jacket, helmet and paddle, with a safety talk; for canyoning, "all necessary equipment", although the suitable footwear is hired separately at departure. There is a photographer, and photos are paid for separately.

For rafting they ask you to bring a T-shirt, swimming costume, dry clothes for afterwards, a towel, rubber-soled footwear, water and sun cream; for canyoning, the same with sports shoes. The website does not say whether you need to be able to swim; ask if you are going with children.

What it does not publish

The website does not state the guides' qualifications, group sizes, the season for each activity, languages or its cancellation policy. Canyoning is listed as daily, without season dates, so confirm that it runs on the date you are interested in. Nor does it specify the meeting point, which is worth clarifying when booking.

Booking

You book through the contact page, by email ([email protected]) or by phone (+385 21 863 015). It also organises tailor-made packages combining several activities and transfers.