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A Full Day on the Water: the 15 Best River Trips Worldwide

33 trips  ·  from $12 a head

Six to eight hours, a lunch stop on a beach and the sections the half-day boats never reach. These 15 are compared on river miles, grade and what the price covers.

Browns Canyon Full Day Rafting Adventure - Getting fitted with the right river gear
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Browns Canyon Full Day Rafting Adventure

1.Browns Canyon Full Day Rafting Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 825 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $169Our pick

Spend about six hours on the Arkansas River with American Adventure Expeditions, paddling through Brown’s Canyon National Monument, enjoying a riverside lunch, and stopping for swimming or optional 10 and 20-foot rock jumps. Guides such as Kayla and Jade lead a family-friendly trip for ages seven and up.

“We spent 11 days in Colorado and this was the highlight of our trip. Our guide was Kayla and she was wonderful! The whole crew was great! They provided a wonderful lunch and small hike up a by a creek. I have rafted all over America and this float was my favorite. Brown Canyon is beautiful.”

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Tully River Full-Day White Water Rafting - Safety briefing before the rapids
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Tully River Full-Day White Water Rafting

2.Tully River Full-Day White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · from $142

Spend a full day rafting the Tully River through Tully Gorge National Park. Guides such as Daz, Max, Tom, and Johnny lead first-timers through Grade 4 rapids, with optional cliff jumping and river floating. Cairns pickup, equipment, and a pub meal are included, but bring wet shoes, a towel, and dry clothes.

“Rafting down the Tully River was an absolute thrill! The guide's expertise and charismatic approach made the experience both exhilarating and incredibly fun. Navigating the rapids felt safe yet adventurous under their professional guidance. The entire trip was peppered with laughter, thanks to the guide's entertaining stories and enthusiastic engagement with everyone. It was a perfect blend of natural beauty, excitement, and humor. This rafting trip not only sparked my adrenaline but also left me with unforgettable memories. Truly a top-notch experience!”

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Full Day Whitewater Adventure Trip with Included Lunch - Learning the rhythm before the rapids
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Full Day Whitewater Adventure Trip with Included Lunch

3.Full Day Whitewater Adventure Trip with Included Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $176

Spend about six hours on Montana’s Middle Fork of the Flathead, floating past Glacier National Park scenery, paddling through Class II and III rapids, and stopping for a barbecue lunch. Guides such as Kane, Tampa, Ava, and Brock bring strong river skills and plenty of personality.

“Full day whitewater trip was so enjoyable and so amazing to take in God’s creation throughout Glacier Park. While most of the rapids weren’t too challenging in late August due to water flow, that could’ve been also having an excellent General Aaron in charge of our troops! He was what I would consider the best style of guide, with ease of communication and knowledge, and not cheesy or scripted. The half way meal was great getting our proteins cooked on a grill not cold sandwiches! Highly recommend the Glacier Raft Co and Aaron as your guide!”

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Full Day Browns Canyon Rafting - Three hours inside Browns Canyon National Monument
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Full Day Browns Canyon Rafting

4.Full Day Browns Canyon Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.)

Meet at Noah’s Ark in Buena Vista at 8:45 am for a guided rafting trip through Browns Canyon National Monument. You’ll get a helmet, life vest, lunch, and all activity fees, with a small group capped at 50 people. Closed-toe shoes and moderate fitness are required.

“Had an outstanding experience! The guides were absolutely amazing with the kids and had a ton of information about the river! I highly recommend this purchase.”

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Moab Full Day Rafting Trip with Lunch — Colorado River - From the Moab office to Castle Valley
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Moab Full Day Rafting Trip with Lunch — Colorado River

5.Moab Full Day Rafting Trip with Lunch — Colorado River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $153

Spend about seven hours on the Colorado River with Mild to Wild, starting with a scenic shuttle from Moab to Castle Valley. Your guide handles safety and paddling basics, then leads you through calm water, Class II rapids, swims, games, and a beachside deli lunch. No rafting experience is needed.

“This event is great for young families. It's a slow float down the Colorado rive. It's hot and much of the time is spent in water fights and jumping in and out of the boat. If you have a family with kids about the age of 8-12 this would be perfect. I bailed half way to get out of the heat and boredom. Bad on me for not doing better research. In terms of Mild to Wild" this is way on the Mild side.”

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Full Day: Zambezi Whitewater Rafting 1-25 - Starting in Livingstone at 8:00 am
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Full Day: Zambezi Whitewater Rafting 1-25

6.Full Day: Zambezi Whitewater Rafting 1-25

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · from $170

Start with hotel pickup in Livingstone, then descend into Batoka Gorge for 23 kilometers of Zambezi rapids. Guides such as James and Henry lead the raft, followed by a steep hike out, lunch, drinks, and photo and video collection. You need moderate fitness.

“This was an exhilarating experience! First time whiteriver rafting which we didn't know what to expect , however absolutely loved the thrilling experience. James as Captain and his team was amazing. Thanks to all who gave us great coRead more”

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Full Day Glacier National Park Whitewater Rafting Adventure - With Lunch! - Lunch creates a useful break in the day
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Full Day Glacier National Park Whitewater Rafting Adventure – With Lunch!

7.Full Day Glacier National Park Whitewater Rafting Adventure – With Lunch!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $152

Spend 5 to 6 hours on the Middle Fork Flathead River with Glacier Guides and Montana Raft. You will float the calm section, eat a buffet picnic lunch, then tackle Class II and III rapids with guides such as Anders, Emma, Jesse, and Reznor.

“Had a lot of fun with our guides Jesse and Anders 🤠😎. Great local company to pick for rafting in Glacier.”

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Full day Fisher Towers Rafting - Moab - Launching from Red River Adventures at 8:15 a.m.
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Full day Fisher Towers Rafting – Moab

8.Full day Fisher Towers Rafting – Moab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $165

Set out from Moab at 8:15 a.m. for a 5.5-hour Colorado River trip past Fisher Towers and Onion Creek. You’ll paddle a small raft or kayak with guidance from Red River Adventures guides such as Erin, Dave, or Eli, then enjoy lunch before returning to town.

“We whent on the Fish tower raft trip over the fourth of July weekend and had a great time. Our family age group began at age seven and the oldest was fifty five. Family-friendly excursion was allot of fun and would go again. You are on the Colorado River you will get wet and exposed to the weather.”

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Full-Day Colorado River Rafting Tour at Fisher Towers - Fisher Towers sets the tone
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Full-Day Colorado River Rafting Tour at Fisher Towers

9.Full-Day Colorado River Rafting Tour at Fisher Towers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $138

Set out from Moab at 8 a.m. for a 7.5-hour Colorado River trip past Fisher Towers and Castle Valley. You will get lunch, water, scenic Highway 128 transfers, and a professional guide such as Kelly, Hannah, Liza, or Austin. Expect a relaxed float with a few rapids, not an all-day whitewater rush.

“Super activité sur le Colorado ! Les guides sont fabuleux (nous avions Ben) s’emploient à rendre la journée très agréable et intéressante. Les baignades font un bien fou sous cette chaleur ! Eau fraîche fournie durant toute la descente et repas super sympa sur la plage. Vraiment top !”

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Full Day White Water Rafting From Cairns or Mission Beach - From Cairns or Mission Beach: choose your base carefully
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Full Day White Water Rafting From Cairns or Mission Beach

10.Full Day White Water Rafting From Cairns or Mission Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 182 reviews · 390 minutes - 11 hours · from $126

Spend up to three hours rafting Grade 3 and 4 rapids on the Tully River with guides such as Jake, Sean, Liv, or Dazza. Expect safety training, rainforest scenery, swims, big laughs, and a country-style dinner. Pickup is available from Cairns or Mission Beach.

“So much fun!! Awesome instructor had a great time 😁👍”

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Brown's Canyon Full Day Rafting - What the rafting feels like on the river
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Brown’s Canyon Full Day Rafting

11.Brown’s Canyon Full Day Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $172

Meet Performance Tours Rafting in Buena Vista at 9:15 am, gear up, then spend about five hours on the Arkansas River through Browns Canyon National Monument. You will handle moderate rapids, calmer stretches, scenic canyon views, and a picnic lunch. Derrick is one guide praised for safety, humor, and river knowledge.

“Derrick our guide was awesome! He pointed out a ton of cool stuff along the trip. Even had a bunch of corny jokes to keep us laughing. Felt completely safe with him as our guide. Lunch was great. Fresh fruit, lots of deli bread/meat/cheese choices. The trip was the perfect amount of exciting rapids and chill slower rafting to enjoy beautiful Browns Canyon.”

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Full Day Intermediate Rafting Trip in Browns Canyon - Starting in Buena Vista at 9:00 am
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Full Day Intermediate Rafting Trip in Browns Canyon

12.Full Day Intermediate Rafting Trip in Browns Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 6 hours 45 minutes (approx.)

Spend about six hours on the Arkansas River in Browns Canyon, tackling Pinball, Zoom Flume, and Big Drop with guides such as Jake, Brody, Kara, or Corey. You get dramatic mountain views, a hot fajita lunch, and a trip suited to first-timers with enough action for experienced paddlers.

“We had a great time with Jake as our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and personable. The entire staff were great to work with. We did the full day float in August and there was plenty of water, rapids, and fun. The lunch fajitas were great and we would definitely raft with them again.”

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Full Day Rafting Trip - Meeting at Greenhorn Smokehouse in Riggins
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Full Day Rafting Trip

13.Full Day Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $120

Meet at 9 a.m. in Riggins for an eight-hour Salmon River trip from Spring Bar to Lucille. Your guide handles the safety talk, gear, rafting, lunch, and shuttle. Expect whitewater, calm pools, canyon views, water guns, swimming, and an inflatable kayak by request.

“Very well organized. Our guide Chris is exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable about the area geology. He prepped a very healthy lunch. He went straight to the rapids and exceeded our expectations. Will come back in the spring. Overall a great experience. Will recommend this to others.”

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Full-Day Ayung River White Water Rafting and Ubud Tour - Pickup from Denpasar and the road toward Ubud
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Full-Day Ayung River White Water Rafting and Ubud Tour

14.Full-Day Ayung River White Water Rafting and Ubud Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $45

Spend about eight hours combining Ayung River rafting with Ubud’s Monkey Forest, market, palace, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Pickup, lunch, equipment, and entrance fees are included. Expect river steps, wet clothes, wild macaques, and a helpful driver-guide such as Hendra, Lewer, or Winata.

“Picked up on time from our hotel and spent a few hours rafting the Ayung, great fun, followed by lunch Ubud markets, Monkey Forrest etc. Hendra ,our own personal very friendly Balinese guide was helpful in every way. Recommended as a quick fun taste of Bali.”

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Full-Day Guided Tuk Tuk Chiang Mai Adventure and Rafting - Mae Wang by three wheels
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Full-Day Guided Tuk Tuk Chiang Mai Adventure and Rafting

15.Full-Day Guided Tuk Tuk Chiang Mai Adventure and Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · from $193

Spend about 10 hours in Mae Wang with a small group of up to 18 people. Guides such as Bigg, Nam, and OA teach you to drive a three-passenger tuk tuk, then lead you to a mountain temple, elephant home, Thai lunch, and bamboo rafting.

“AWESOME EXPERIENCE, this is a must if in Chiang mai. They are very safe, have you do an obstacle course with the tuk tuks, after that have auch a unique experience driving through remote areas with tuk tuk. The feeding and bathing with elephants is wild and so fun, and end it with river rafting”

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