Zrmanja River Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Zrmanja River. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Kayaking at Zrmanja River, with optional transfer from Zadar
• Canoe Safari/Rafting on River Zrmanja
• 4-Hour Quad ATV Mountain Adventure in Starigrad
• Mountain Quad ATV Adventure From Zadar
• Photo Safari through the Winnetou Canyon

While it’s free to visit the Zrmanja River, most travelers explore on a boat cruise, canoe or kayak excursion, or a rafting experience. Guided group tours start at US$56 for a half-day activity or US$85 for a full-day tour with lunch included.

The ideal time for boat cruises and water sports along the Zrmanja River is during the warmer months of May to October; most kayaking and rafting tours only run during this period. Water levels are often highest from May to June, creating the most exciting rapids for white-water rafting.

The Zrmanja River is a popular destination for kayaking, canoeing, and white-water rafting tours. There are also opportunities for hiking along the riverside, 4WD safaris, quad bike excursions through the Zrmanja canyon, and swimming beneath natural waterfalls. A variety of tours are available from nearby Zadar.

Yes, kayaking and rafting excursions on the Zrmanja River are typically open to beginners, with no experience required. There are long, scenic sections of calm water, and the white-water rapids are mostly categorised as grade 2, with some grade 3 sections. Some tours are suitable for children aged 6 and above.

The main entry points to the Zrmanja River are about an hour’s drive east of Zadar. Most tours start from the riverside close to Nadvoda, and you can either drive yourself, organize a taxi, or choose a tour provider that offers a pickup service from Zadar.