From Split & Trogir: ATV Quad Tour on Island Čiovo

Čiovo’s best views are easier to reach on four wheels than on foot. This 2.5-hour ATV ride leaves Slatine for hilltop panoramas, the island’s southern cliffs, and the 16th-century Our Lady of Prizidnica monastery, then loops back through the village.

I like two things in particular: you get a short training session before setting out, and the route pairs open coastal views with a stop at a place of local history. The local couple running the tour also share details about the area, so this is more than a ride with a photo stop.

The main catch is getting to the base in Slatine, especially if you are staying in Split. There is no hotel pickup, and you need a valid driver’s license to drive an ATV. Weather matters, too: poor conditions can mean a new date or a refund.

• Start with a 30-minute lesson and test drive in Slatine before riding the island roads.
• Stop at Our Lady of Prizidnica, a 16th-century monastery perched on Čiovo’s southern cliffs.
• See two distinct viewpoints, including Čiovo Glava, with views toward Kaštela Bay and Split.
• Ride in a small group, with a maximum of 12 participants.
• Bring your own lunch plans: water is included, but lunch and hotel transfers are not.

A Slatine start, with a lesson before the ride

The tour begins at Quad Adventures PINE TREE, at D126 41 in Slatine. The base is in a small village on Čiovo, and the first half-hour is set aside for training and a test drive. That is useful if you have never driven an ATV, or if you simply want to get comfortable with the controls before taking on island roads.

Helmets, gloves, and glasses are supplied, along with fuel and bottled water. A guide leads the group, so you are not left to find the route on your own. The tour has a maximum of 12 participants, a manageable group size for following instructions and keeping the ride together.

The hosts are described as a local couple who make visitors feel welcome and explain local history and culture along the way. No guide names are provided, so you cannot request a particular person. Still, the local connection is a meaningful part of the outing: the ride offers a chance to hear about the island as you pass through it, not just look at it from an ATV.

Climbing above the village for island views

Once the training is done, the route leaves the base and passes through Slatine, then heads up toward the top of the hill. This first driving section lasts about 40 minutes and is designed around the high ground and views over Čiovo and the coast.

There are occasional breaks for rest and photographs. That matters on a motorized tour: a pause gives you time to take in the view rather than trying to admire it while steering. The exact number and length of photo stops are not specified, so think of these as brief breaks within the ride, not a long stretch of sightseeing on foot.

The approach is one of the tour’s main strengths. Čiovo has coastal scenery and elevated viewpoints, but a guided ATV route lets you cover ground between them without planning your own navigation. You will still spend much of the tour riding, not walking or sitting at a single viewpoint, so it suits you best if the drive itself is part of the appeal.

A monastery above the southern cliffs

After the hill route, the group descends toward Čiovo’s southern coast for a 35-minute stop at Our Lady of Prizidnica. The monastery dates to the 16th century and sits on the island’s southern cliffs, making this the tour’s clearest meeting point of scenery and history.

This stop gives the ride a different pace. Instead of only looking out over the coast from a vehicle, you have time to visit a historic site and take in its setting. The description includes admission at this stop, though it does not spell out what that covers. If you are especially interested in the monastery’s history or want a long visit, check the time with your guide when you arrive.

I would consider this the most distinctive stop on the route. A drive to a viewpoint can be memorable, but a historic monastery brings a sense of place that a panorama alone cannot. The trade-off is that 35 minutes is a fixed window, so this is not a leisurely, open-ended visit.

Čiovo Glava and the eastern edge

From the monastery, the route continues toward the easternmost part of Čiovo for a 15-minute stop at the Čiovo Glava viewpoint. From here, the view reaches across Kaštela Bay toward Split.

That sightline makes the stop especially useful if you are trying to understand how the island sits in relation to the nearby coast and city. It is a short pause, though, so plan for a quick look and photos rather than a long break. The tour moves between several stops, and this one is a concise viewpoint visit, not the main event.

The sequence also helps the outing feel varied. You ride uphill, descend to the southern cliffs, then continue toward the eastern side of the island. Instead of returning immediately after the monastery, you get another angle on the coast before heading back toward Slatine.

Beaches and a final photo pause at Heliodrom

The final longer stop is at Heliodrom, reached after passing some of Čiovo’s beaches. The tour allows about 25 minutes here for a viewpoint break and photos. It is a chance to look back at the island’s shoreline before the return ride.

The route description does not specify a swim stop, beach time, or a visit to a particular beach. If you want to spend time in the water, treat that as a separate plan rather than expecting it on this tour. The beaches are part of the ride’s scenery, while the scheduled pause is for the viewpoint.

After Heliodrom, the return to the base takes about five minutes and goes through the center of Slatine. That brief finish brings you back into the village rather than ending at a separate drop-off point. The activity ends where it starts.

What the 2.5-hour timing means

The tour lasts about two hours and 30 minutes, and its listed segments add up to that full period: 30 minutes for training and a test drive, then roughly 120 minutes for the route and stops. That makes this a compact half-day outing, not a full-day excursion.

You should expect a fairly active schedule. There is time to learn the ATV, ride through several parts of the island, visit the monastery, and stop for photos, but each stop is timed. If you prefer extended visits, long meals, or plenty of unstructured time, this format may feel brisk.

The pace is also a plus if you want to add another activity to your day. You can spend the morning or afternoon on the tour and keep other plans around it, while still seeing several places that would take more effort to connect on your own. Leave a little flexibility around the start, since the tour is weather dependent.

Getting to Slatine from Split or Trogir

The meeting point is in Slatine, on Čiovo. By car, the base is about 10 minutes from Trogir and 35 minutes from Split. The tour information also gives ferry travel as about 30 minutes from Trogir or Split, and organized transport as another option. No hotel pickup or drop-off is included, so you need to arrange your own way to the start.

One practical route described for Trogir is taking the ferry to Slatine harbor, which is close to the ATV base. A local bus stop is also about 50 meters from the activity, making a bus a possible option for the return to Trogir. Check current ferry and bus schedules before you set out; the tour details do not give departure times or service frequency.

If you are staying in Split, the travel time means you should plan the transfer as part of the outing, not as a quick hop across town. The location can be convenient if you are already in Trogir or Slatine, but a car, ferry, or arranged transport is needed to reach the meeting point.

Is $90.02 good value?

At $90.02 per person, the price includes a guided ride, training and a test drive, helmet, gloves, glasses, fuel, bottled water, and parking. You are paying for roughly two and a half hours of activity, access to a guided route, and time at several scenic and historic stops.

For a visitor who wants to see different parts of Čiovo without arranging each stop independently, I think the value is reasonable. The guide adds more than basic navigation: the local couple share information about the area’s history and culture, which helps connect the stops. The group is capped at 12, rather than being an open-ended crowd.

The price does not include lunch or transport to and from your hotel. Factor in your trip to Slatine, especially if you are coming from Split, and bring your own plan for food. The listed price is therefore best judged as the cost of the activity itself, not a complete day out with transfers and meals.

Who will enjoy this ride most?

This tour makes sense if you like driving, outdoor sightseeing, and a route that mixes views with a cultural stop. It can also work for someone who is unsure about an ATV: the training and test drive come before the ride, and one nervous member of a party became comfortable enough to enjoy the outing by the end.

You must be at least 18 years old and hold a driver’s license to drive an ATV. The information does not state passenger rules, so ask the operator directly if someone in your group wants to ride as a passenger rather than drive. Most participants can take part, but that general guidance is not a substitute for checking your own needs with the provider.

The tour is less suited to you if you want a quiet walking tour, a long monastery visit, or a beach day with swimming. It is a guided drive with short stops. The satisfaction rating is 5 out of 5 from 21 reviews, with 100 percent recommending it, which is encouraging, though a small number of ratings cannot guarantee that every departure will suit every person.

Before you reserve

The activity is offered in English, uses a mobile ticket, and has an average booking lead time of 11 days. Confirmation is expected within 48 hours, subject to availability. Since the group limit is 12, booking ahead is sensible if your dates are fixed, especially if you are arranging transport around the tour.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before are not accepted for a refund, and poor weather can lead to a different date or a full refund. If the forecast looks unsettled, keep your plans flexible and confirm any transport arrangements before setting off.

Should you book the Čiovo ATV tour?

Book it if you want an active way to see the island’s hilltops, coastal viewpoints, and cliffside monastery in one guided outing. The training, included gear, small group limit, and local hosts make it a practical option even if you are new to ATV riding, provided you meet the age and license rules.

Skip it if you would rather spend the time swimming, eating, or lingering at historic sites. For the right kind of day, this is a memorable mix of driving and place, with especially good value for anyone already near Trogir or Slatine. If you are based in Split, decide first whether the transfer to Slatine is worth adding to your plans.

FAQ

How long is the ATV tour?

The tour lasts about two hours and 30 minutes, including a 30-minute training session and test drive.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts and ends at Quad Adventures PINE TREE, at D126 41, Slatine, Croatia.

How old do I need to be to drive an ATV?

You must be at least 18 years old and have a driver’s license to drive.

Is training included?

Yes. The tour begins with about half an hour of training and a test drive.

What equipment is provided?

A helmet, gloves, and glasses are included, along with fuel and bottled water.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is not included.

How many people can join the tour?

The tour has a maximum of 12 participants.

What language is the tour offered in?

The tour is offered in English.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The tour requires good weather. If poor weather causes a cancellation, you will be offered another date or a full refund.