Zip Line over the Cetina Canyon

What it is

A zip line of eight cables that crosses the canyon of the Cetina river from side to side, about 3 km from Omiš. In total there are about 2,100 m of cable; the longest measures 700 m and in some stretches you travel 150 m above the ground. Between cables there are platforms from which you see the canyon, the river and, in the distance, Omiš and the sea. No special fitness or experience is needed: just no fear of hanging over a void.

Who runs it

Two Omiš companies sell it:

• Zipline Croatia, with an office at Josipa Pupačića 4, Omiš. It costs €80 per person and lasts about 2 hours 30. It includes transport and equipment, a safety briefing and two qualified guides. Open all year.
• Active Holidays, with an office at Knezova Kačića 2, Omiš. Departures roughly every hour from 9:00 to 16:00, lasting 3 to 3.5 hours between preparation and zip line. It includes return transfer, equipment, insurance and guide. The price does not appear on its website; ask when booking.

Both describe the same circuit of eight cables and 2,100 m. As there is more than one company in Omiš, when booking confirm which one you are going with and where the meeting point is.

What it is like

1. Meet at the office in Omiš and transfer by vehicle to the start.
2. Equipment and briefing. You are given a harness and helmet, and the guides explain how it works and how to position yourself on the cable.
3. The climb. Up to the first cable you walk uphill on uneven terrain: it is the part that tires most.
4. The eight cables. You go down from platform to platform, with short walks between some. The guides hook you on and release you at each.
5. Return to Omiš in the vehicle.

Requirements

• Minimum age: 7.
• Weight: at least 30 kg and at most 140 kg.
• Health: check with the company if you are pregnant or have back or heart problems.

What to bring

Active Holidays asks for comfortable mountain clothing, sports shoes, water and sun cream. No flip-flops or open sandals because of the climb. Handbags and big rucksacks are best left in the car: you have to carry them on you.

Season and times

Zipline Croatia operates all year. In summer, choose first thing or the last afternoon departure to avoid the heat on the walk up. Ask when booking what happens if the weather is bad and how they let you know.

Getting to Omiš

Omiš is about 25 km south-east of Split along the coast road. Without a car, ask at the Split bus station about the coastal buses that stop at Omiš. The transfer to the cables leaves from each company's office.

With children

From age 7 and 30 kg they can go. Zipline Croatia presents it as suitable for beginners and families. Bear in mind the initial walk up and the height: if your child is unsure, talk about it before booking.

To round off the day

The same canyon is descended by raft: see rafting on the Cetina, which also leaves from Omiš. With rafting departures at 9:30 and 14:00, you can combine the two on the same day.