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Zrmanja River Canyon: Rafting & Wilderness Adventure

Raft through the stunning limestone gorge of the Zrmanja River — one of Dalmatia's best-kept secrets — where emerald waterfalls, canyon walls, and total wilderness create a once-in-a-lifetime adrenaline experience.

What to expect

A scenic 1-hour drive north of Zadar delivers you to the put-in point on the Zrmanja, where your expert river guide fits you with a wetsuit, helmet, and paddle. The river winds through soaring limestone walls draped in greenery, past the famous Bergud waterfall where you can leap into the pool below. Sections of gentle floating alternate with exhilarating small rapids, and the translucent turquoise water reveals the river bed metres below. A barbecue lunch on the canyon bank caps the experience before the drive back to Zadar.

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Zadar Tourist Board Licensed Excursion Operators
From EUR 75–95 per person (guided half-day, all equipment included)
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Good to know

Suitable for fit adults and teenagers; no prior rafting experience needed. Transfer + activity is approx. 6–7 hours total — check all-aboard time carefully. All equipment (wetsuit, helmet, paddle, life jacket) is included. Minimum age typically 12.

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