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Where to Raft with Kids: the 15 Best Family Rafting Trips Worldwide

24 trips  ·  from $20 a head

Operators publish a minimum age and then quietly apply a minimum weight as well. These 15 are the trips that genuinely take children, with the ages each one accepts, the grade of the water and what a family of four pays.

Top-Rated Family Rafting-Warm Drysuits, Volcanic Canyon, Epic Fun - The safety briefing and the 10 km river route
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Top-Rated Family Rafting-Warm Drysuits, Volcanic Canyon, Epic Fun

1.Top-Rated Family Rafting-Warm Drysuits, Volcanic Canyon, Epic Fun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 411 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187Our pick

Raft a 10 km stretch of North Iceland river with professional guides such as Lucas, Amy, Benji, and Roshan. Warm drysuits keep you comfortable through Class II+ rapids, while hot-spring cocoa, optional swimming, and a 5-meter cliff jump add playful thrills. No rafting experience is needed.

“De begeleiders waren heel enthousiast en bekwaam de veiligheid was in orde en de extra’s waren ook super”

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Family Rafting at Koprulu Canyon w/Lunch and Hotel Transfer - Getting fitted for the river
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Family Rafting at Koprulu Canyon w/Lunch and Hotel Transfer

2.Family Rafting at Koprulu Canyon w/Lunch and Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 321 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $26

Travel from Kemer to Köprülü Canyon, gear up with English or Turkish guides, and raft 14 kilometers of Köprüçay rapids beneath the Roman Oluk Bridge. Lunch, equipment, and transfers are included. No rafting or swimming experience is needed, but bring water shoes, a towel, and dry clothes.

“Great experience doing white water rafting with Apo and Bilal. they were very friendly and made the experience very enjoyable. the raft was in excellent condition and the scenery was great.”

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River Rafting for Families - What happens at the Dimaro meeting point
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River Rafting for Families

3.River Rafting for Families

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 290 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

You’ll raft the Noce River from the Dimaro center with a trained guide such as Luca or Luis. The family-friendly trip lasts about 75 to 90 minutes and includes transport, wetsuits, helmets, life jackets, spray jackets, paddles, and rafting photos.

“Nice and exciting tour in the beautiful natur of the river with a very good guide who new a lot about the area we past 😀”

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Durango ~ 2.5 "Splash "N" Dash" Family Rafting Lower Animas River - Starting at 360 South Camino del Rio
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Durango ~ 2.5 “Splash “N” Dash” Family Rafting Lower Animas River

4.Durango ~ 2.5 “Splash “N” Dash” Family Rafting Lower Animas River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 242 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Spend about an hour rafting the Lower Animas River with a guide such as Lauren, Claire, or Jonathan. You’ll learn basic paddling, tackle small rapids, and may cool off in calm water. The full outing lasts about 2.5 hours and includes gear, shared transport, and return to downtown Durango.

“Interesting guide. Felt safe. Fun for the family. Rained a bit, but didn’t lessen the fun. Company is organized, helpful, and friendly. Would love to go again!”

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Bled: 3-Hour Family-Friendly Rafting Adventure - Pickup in Bled keeps the morning simple
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Bled: 3-Hour Family-Friendly Rafting Adventure

5.3-Hour Family-Friendly Rafting Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 199 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $64

Raft the Sava Dolinka just five minutes from Bled with an English-speaking guide such as Jack, Sarah, or Jakob. You’ll get a wetsuit, helmet, shoes, and life jacket, tackle class II-III rapids, play river games, and possibly swim in the cold water before returning to your accommodation.

“I enjoyed the whole experience. I wouldn't change anything. the equipment was all of a high quality and the guides were great. we also recieved photos afterwards. marvelous.”

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Athabasca Canyon Run Family Rafting: Class II Plus Rapids - The safety briefing makes first-timers comfortable
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Athabasca Canyon Run Family Rafting: Class II Plus Rapids

6.Athabasca Canyon Run Family Rafting: Class II Plus Rapids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

From downtown Jasper, ride to Athabasca Falls, suit up in a wetsuit, and paddle a six-person raft through Class II rapids and a dramatic canyon. Guides such as Collin, Eric, Chris, and Thomas keep the trip safe and lively, with calm water and mountain views to finish.

“We had an awesome adventure with Beth down the Athabasca River. Would 10/10 recommend to other families especially those who are new to whitewater and/or are hesitant around water. Beth, Mason and the whole crew did a great job ensuring that all members of our group felt comfortable, supported and were having fun the entire duration of our time on and off the river.”

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Family Friendly Rafting near Colorado Springs - The 25 to 30-minute ride to the put-in
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Family Friendly Rafting near Colorado Springs

7.Family Friendly Rafting near Colorado Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Meet Arkansas River Tours in Cañon City for a guided 2 to 2.5-hour Arkansas River run. You will receive a helmet, life vest, splash jacket, and wetsuit if needed, then ride moderate rapids with a guide such as Austin. No rafting experience is required.

“The guide was great. The water awesome. It was 1st class all the way, from our stepping into the office and being greeted like we were friends, to the river team, and all. Thanks a ton (of fun).”

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Jasper National Park Family Friendly Rafting Adventure - The 15-minute ride to the river
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Jasper National Park Family Friendly Rafting Adventure

8.Jasper National Park Family Friendly Rafting Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 145 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

Take a two-hour family rafting trip from downtown Jasper down five miles of the Athabasca River. Guides such as Tatiana, Tanner, and Manson lead beginners through five Class 2 rapids, with wetsuits, safety gear, instruction, and bus transport included. Ages 5 and up are welcome.

“What a great family friendly adventure. The transport, the guides, the water rating were all amazing. Wouldn't change a thing!”

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Family Rafting in the New River Gorge National Park - Checking in at BaseCamp on Sunday Road
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Family Rafting in the New River Gorge National Park

9.Family Rafting in the New River Gorge National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $85

Spend about five hours rafting the Upper New River with a professional guide such as Heather, Allison, Cassie, or Trent. Expect Class I and II rapids, swimming, rock jumping, coal-mining history, wildlife, and lunch on the morning trip. Ages 5 and up are welcome.

“Had a great time swimming and jumping off the rocks with my grandkids! Our tour guide, Cassie M., was wonderful! She was knowledgeable and fun and the perfect person for our group. I would highly recommend (and ask for Cassie)!”

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Durango ~ 4.5 hr "Half-Day" Family Rafting Lower Animas River - Santa Rita Park and the national kayak course
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Durango ~ 4.5 hr “Half-Day” Family Rafting Lower Animas River

10.Durango ~ 4.5 hr “Half-Day” Family Rafting Lower Animas River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Raft the Lower Animas River from Santa Rita Park with Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours. You’ll handle Class I, II, and III rapids with a guide such as Derrick, Veronica, or Berry, plus gear, water, snacks, and shared transport. Minimum age is four.

“It was a great raft trip. The guide was experienced and the water level was perfect for us. It was somewhat cloudy and threatening weather. But we had sun that afternoon and everything went great.”

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Milk Run Family Rafting Trip - Starting at 11:15 am in Buena Vista
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Milk Run Family Rafting Trip

11.Milk Run Family Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Take a roughly two-hour family rafting outing on the Arkansas River near Buena Vista, with about one hour on gentle current. Guides such as Shayna, Free, and Drew are praised for warm service and careful instruction. Children from age two can join, and the trip returns to its starting point.

“Man did we have a blast yesterday river rafting for Father’s Day! I asked to go rafting as my gift, and we took our two young boys (11 and 8) along with the rest of the family. What a friendly, stress-free operation! Eli and her compatriots at the front desk were happy, helpful and professional. I started with a reservation for 4 and then added two separately a few hours later; Eli called me, made sure we were the same group, and put us all together - that might seem a small task, but the fact that she did it sets her apart from your typical clerk behind a counter.…”

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Golden, BC: Kicking Horse River Family Rafting with Lunch - Starting at the Glacier Raft Company base in Golden
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Golden, BC: Kicking Horse River Family Rafting with Lunch

12.Golden, BC: Kicking Horse River Family Rafting with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 66 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Raft 14 km through the calm Upper Canyon of the Kicking Horse River, starting in Yoho National Park. You’ll get a 25-minute bus ride, full rafting gear, one class 2 to 3 rapid, a waterfall stop, optional swim, and a riverside BBQ lunch. Guides may include Stephie, Pete, Diego, Nico, or Will.

“Fabulous, leisurely trip down the river. Our guide Diego was superb.”

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Family Rafting Grade 2 - Raundal River: gentle rapids with room to relax
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Family Rafting Grade 2

13.Family Rafting Grade 2

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $179

Join Outdoor Norway in Voss for a three-hour family rafting trip on the Raundal River. You get about 1.5 hours on the water, with wetsuit, shoes, raft, transport, and safety training included. Guides such as Luis and Mohan have helped families paddle, swim, and handle changing river conditions.

“We had a fantastic time during this event with Mohan and Luis. It was three hours in total, with about 1.5 hours actually in the raft. We ended up going on the lower (safer) river because of the recent weather, but got lucky with little to no rain throughout our trip. There were three of us, and we were with a group of about 16 plus two guides - Mohan and Luis. Luis gave us the instructions and safety rules at the beginning, but my group had Mohan in the raft it self. There were 8 of us in the raft. My brother and I were constantly jumping in the…”

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Lucca: Family-Friendly Rafting soft - The 40-minute safety briefing
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Lucca: Family-Friendly Rafting soft

14.Lucca: Family-Friendly Rafting soft

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews · 1h 30m · from $47

Join Lucca Rafting for a gentle family trip near Borgo a Mozzano. With a wetsuit, guide, two first-degree rapids, river slides, and a finish beneath Devil’s Bridge, this 90-minute outing suits beginners and children age four and up. Italian and English guiding is available.

“Ci è piaciuto molto l’esperienza e la chiarezza e la gentilezza della guida.”

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Family Rafting On Soca River - Swimming, rock jumping, and raft games
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Family Rafting On Soca River

15.Family Rafting On Soca River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $81

Join Soca Splash in Bovec for about two and a half hours of family rafting on the emerald Soca River. A licensed guide, equipment, transfers, river pass, swimming, games, and free photos are included. The trip begins gently, then finishes with a whitewater section.

“My 7 and 12 year old had an amazing time rafting down the soca river!the guides were amazing. Swimming in the soca river is an experience in itself”

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