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The 15 Best Rafting Trips You Can Book Right Now

696 trips  ·  from $11 a head

Every river on the site in one list, from a twenty-dollar canyon run in Turkey to a drysuit day in Iceland. The 15 below are the ones worth planning a trip around, each priced and graded.

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting - Mae Wang Waterfalls for an early swim
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

1.Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9,160 reviews · 9 hours · from $60Our pick

Meet rescued elephants at Pon Elephant Thailand, feed them bananas, walk through the forest, and bathe with them in the river. Guides such as Nop, Paul, Yaya, and Sunny add warmth and useful elephant knowledge. The day also includes Mae Wang Waterfalls, Thai lunch, and bamboo rafting.

“This day was incredible, from the pick up to the drop off! We were picked up directly at our hotel. An hour drive in a comfortable air conditioned van. Our day started with amazing moments with beautiful elephants. We had the opportunity to learn about them, feed them sugar cane, take pictures, cuddle them and walk with them down to the water to give them a bath and a good scrub, which was a memorable experience for us! A good lunch was served,a walk down to the waterfall which was a beautiful site. We then proceeded to a location 10 min away to get on our bamboo raft down a…”

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Bali: Ubud Gorilla Face ATV and Ayung Rafting Trip with Meal - Starting with the Gorilla Face ATV route
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Bali: Ubud Gorilla Face ATV and Ayung Rafting Trip with Meal

2.Ubud Gorilla Face ATV and Ayung Rafting Trip with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,765 reviews · 150 minutes - 8 hours · from $19

Ride a solo or tandem ATV through Ubud’s rice fields, mud tracks, jungle, and Gorilla Face Cave, then spend 2.5 hours rafting the Ayung River. Guides such as Alit, Ady, Dony, and Rambo are praised for safety and good humor. Lunch, showers, lockers, towels, and optional hotel pickup are included.

“I could not fault the experience in any way, our transport driver Agus was amazing, good music, super friendly and really kind. Both guides for the ATV and the rafting were super fun, Kind and thoughtful. This is most definitely a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend for anyone considering it.”

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Antalya: Ziplining, Rafting, Jeep Tour & Quad Safari w/Lunch - Reaching the canyon and meeting the crew
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Antalya: Ziplining, Rafting, Jeep Tour & Quad Safari w/Lunch

3.Ziplining, Rafting, Jeep Tour & Quad Safari w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,260 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $26

Choose a high-energy day near Antalya with 14 km of white-water rafting, ten rapid sections, swimming stops, ziplining, and optional Jeep, buggy, or quad rides. Guides such as Muke, Nabi, Hajjar, and Monty are known for keeping groups engaged. Bring old clothes, closed shoes, and a towel.

“river rafting was the beatest and the buggy safari. our captain Hamsa was the best. we enjoyed a lot.”

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Khao Lak: Rafting, Elephant Bathing & Sea Turtle Center Tour - Pickup from Khao Lak and the morning plan
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Khao Lak: Rafting, Elephant Bathing & Sea Turtle Center Tour

4.Rafting, Elephant Bathing & Sea Turtle Center Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,519 reviews · 5 hours · from $73

Join an English-speaking guide such as Boom, Adam, Marta, or Run for a five-hour Khao Lak outing with bamboo rafting, sea turtle conservation, Ton Pling Waterfall, Thai lunch, and hands-on elephant feeding and bathing. Hotel pickup, drinks, fruit, insurance, and admission are included.

“Absolutely fabulous day, the 4 of us thoroughly enjoyed it. Rafting was relaxing, turtles were very cute, & amazing to see the conservation programme first hand … lunch was amazing and the elephants … oh my, what a finale to our day. Thank you so much, a forever memory made.”

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Bali: Ayung River Guided Rafting Adventure with Lunch - The steep path into the valley
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Bali: Ayung River Guided Rafting Adventure with Lunch

5.Ayung River Guided Rafting Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,289 reviews · 150 minutes - 5 hours · from $26

You’ll raft the Ayung River with a trained guide such as Gede, Ari, or Putu, passing jungle, carvings, waterfalls, and calmer river stretches. Expect a beginner-friendly ride, a steep walk to the river, wet clothes, and an Indonesian buffet lunch afterward.

“Such fun activities in beautiful surroundings and with fun guides.”

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Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna - What the half-day outing is really like
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Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna

6.Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,952 reviews · from $83Top rated

Raft the Kaituna River through a subtropical canyon with an experienced guide such as George, Luca, Tor, or Riley. No experience is needed, and wetsuits, helmets, booties, paddles, and safety gear are supplied. Expect about an hour on the river, three waterfalls, Grade 5 action, and a free sauna afterward.

“It is an intense but very fun experience. The pictures are true to life. We are in our 60’s and not very fit and we did fine.”

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Half Day Whitewater Rafting Trip - John Stevens Canyon from the river
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Half Day Whitewater Rafting Trip

7.Half Day Whitewater Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,840 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Meet Glacier Raft Company in West Glacier, gear up, and ride an 8-mile stretch of the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. Guides such as Katie, Owen, Claire, and Aaron lead first-timers through Class II rapids and the Bone Crusher, with mountain views and equipment provided.

“Family of 6, mostly first time whitewater rafters. This was the perfect trip. Our guide was amazing. The rafting skill and big emphasis on safety was very reassuring to the more anxious members of our group. Could not recommend this company more as a pick for whitewater rafting in glacier.”

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Cetina River: Rafting and Cliff Jumping Tour - Safety briefing and equipment
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Cetina River: Rafting and Cliff Jumping Tour

8.Cetina River: Rafting and Cliff Jumping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,774 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $53

Raft 9 kilometers of the Cetina River with a Croatian, English, or Italian-speaking guide. Expect calm water, easy rapids, cave scrambling, swimming, and optional jumps from rocks up to 5 meters. Guides such as Christian, Valentino, and Ivan are known for keeping the trip lively.

“We had a great fun and could also enjoy the peacefulness of the Cetina river. We saw some wildlife and had a very insightful chats with our guide Kristian. He is a lovely singer too!”

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Waitomo Caves: Labyrinth Black Water Rafting Experience - Getting ready at the Black Water Rafting base
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Waitomo Caves: Labyrinth Black Water Rafting Experience

9.Waitomo Caves: Labyrinth Black Water Rafting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,673 reviews · 3 hours · from $115

You’ll scramble through Ruakuri Cave, jump small waterfalls, float an underground river, and watch glowworms glitter overhead. Trained guides such as Evie, Liv, Cole, and Stacey vary by departure. Wetsuits, boots, helmets, showers, and snacks are included.

“Though we had a cold and rainy day it did not take away at all from the experience. Our guides were amazing and we enjoyed every bit of it”

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Barron Gorge White Water Rafting from Cairns or Port Douglas - Getting ready at Barron Gorge National Park
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Barron Gorge White Water Rafting from Cairns or Port Douglas

10.Barron Gorge White Water Rafting from Cairns or Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,596 reviews · from $91

You’ll raft the Barron River for up to two hours through Grade II and III rapids, calm stretches, rainforest cliffs, and ravines. Pickup is available from Cairns or Port Douglas. Guides such as Lily, Felix, Jess, and Jacob provide instruction, while beginners aged 12 and up tackle the river in rafts of up to seven people.

“Great adventure for River Rafting beginners. The support crew is good and helpful. Overall highly recommended”

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Alanya: Rafting, Zipline, Quad, Buggy, Jeep Tour with Lunch - The transfer from Alanya is part of the day
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Alanya: Rafting, Zipline, Quad, Buggy, Jeep Tour with Lunch

11.Rafting, Zipline, Quad, Buggy, Jeep Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,561 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $26

Spend a full day in Köprülü Canyon with rafting on a 14 km river route, a zipline, lunch, and your choice of quad, buggy, or jeep safari. Guides such as Monti, Amro, Hajjar, and Nabi keep the pace lively. Bring water shoes, a towel, dry clothes, and protection for dust and sun.

“Activity was briliant was amazed by how friendly and accommodating the tour guides were. Transport was great also had ac which was a plus.”

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Antalya: Rafting & Buggy, Quad Safari & Zipline Adventure - Starting with rafting on the Köprüçay River
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Antalya: Rafting & Buggy, Quad Safari & Zipline Adventure

12.Rafting & Buggy, Quad Safari & Zipline Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,545 reviews · 10 hours · from $14Best value

Spend about 10 hours in Antalya Province combining a 12-kilometer Köprüçay River rafting run, a 45-minute shared buggy or quad safari, and a zipline ride. Guides speak several languages, including English, and pickup is available from Alanya, Belek, Side, Serik, and Kemer.

“Amazing activity . Really fun and thrilling . Will highly recommend to everyone .”

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Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford - Check-In in Hartford and Getting to the River
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Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford

13.Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,444 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Set out from Hartford for a 6.5-mile Upper Pigeon River run through about 70 Class I to IV rapids. A certified guide handles the raft while you paddle, splash, and enjoy calm stretches, big waves, and river scenery. Children must be at least 8 years old and weigh 70 pounds.

“We took our 12-year-old son we adopted and 15 year old grandson. Unfortunately my husband had severe allergies and couldn’t make it so me and the boys went out there and had a ball. The guide was professional, informative, funny- had the kids laughing - and everyone of the pictures was full of big smiles on the kids’ faces. Well worth exploring and trying it. It was safe except the water was really cold. We all jumped in for a quick dip - bit shocking but once the initial shock was over/ what an adventure. Ir was a blast!! can’t say that enough - Thank you so much for the…”

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Bali: ATV Quad Bike & White Water Rafting Adventure - The ride from your hotel to Ubud
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Bali: ATV Quad Bike & White Water Rafting Adventure

14.ATV Quad Bike & White Water Rafting Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,316 reviews · 90 minutes - 8 hours · from $22

Ride an ATV through Ubud’s rice fields, bamboo forest, villages, and muddy trails, then raft the Ayung River past gorges and waterfalls. English-speaking guides such as Agus, Artaguna, and Adnyana are praised for clear safety help. Expect a long stair walk to the river and extra charges for photos.

“We had a lovely air conditioned vehicle for our 2.5 hour trip to our first activity. The driver, Jay, was friendly and spoke good English. We were transferred into the care of the rafting crew who were experienced and organised. Our guide, Gidi, clearly knew the river well and kept us safe while entertaining us through the whole magical 1.5 hour, 10km journey!! There were multiple "rapids" that were certainly enough adrenaline for me!! Videos were taken at the relevant spots by photographers on the banks - which were a great addition. Then we were off to the quad biking circuit. I had so much fun, I couldn't catch my…”

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Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience - Arrival at the Kahikatea forest base
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Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience

15.Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,274 reviews · 2h 30m · from $83

Join Kaitiaki Adventures for a 150-minute Kaituna River rafting trip through native forest and steep canyons. Expert guides such as Aoife, Jack, Kyle, and Reiya lead first-timers through 14 rapids and three waterfalls, including 7-metre Tutea Falls. Hotel pickup, gear, and safety training are included.

“Overall amazing. Got picked up from accommodation, great safety and very fun guides. Great time!”

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