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The 15 Best Rafting and Cave Trips Worldwide

24 trips  ·  from $27 a head

Water levels move and the good boats fill up, so the choosing is worth ten minutes. These 15 rafting and cave trips are priced, graded and clear about how long you are actually on the river.

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

1.Waitomo Caves: Labyrinth Black Water Rafting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,673 reviews · 3 hours · from $115 a head Our pick

Join trained guides such as Evie, Molly, or G on a three-hour trip through Ruakuri Cave. You will scramble over limestone, jump small waterfalls, float beneath glowworms, and finish with a hot shower and snacks. The water is 10 to 14°C, wetsuits are supplied, and the tour suits fit participants aged 12 and over who weigh at least 45 kilograms.

“This was an incredible Indiana-Jones style adventure. Deep caverns, rushing water, going off waterfalls, and floating through the dark with an incredible ceiling of glow worms. It was more than we expected. Our guides were fantastic and attentive to everyone's needs/fears. Well done! Highly recommended.”

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Split: Cetina River Rafting with Cliff Jumping and Cave Tour - Meeting Near Omiš and Riding to the River
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Split: Cetina River Rafting with Cliff Jumping and Cave Tour

2.Cetina River Rafting with Cliff Jumping and Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,219 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $58 a head

Set out from near Omiš for a guided 10-kilometer Cetina River rafting trip with calm stretches, rapids, swimming, optional jumps up to 5 meters, and a cave behind a waterfall. Guides such as Vicky, Lucia, Hus, and Caroline lead in English or Croatian. Allow 4 to 6 hours, including shuttle time.

“Rafting with a perfect guide for our boat. Felt like a new friend we made! Thank you Finn”

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From Split or Omiš: Rafting, Cliff Jumping, & Cave Exploring - Safety gear and the five-minute briefing
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From Split or Omiš: Rafting, Cliff Jumping, & Cave Exploring

3.From Split or Omiš: Rafting, Cliff Jumping, & Cave Exploring

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 841 reviews · 3 hours - 270 minutes · from $47 a head

Rio Rafting takes you from Split or Omiš to the Cetina River for an 11 km beginner-friendly trip through rapids, waterfalls, and calm stretches. Guides such as Toni, Peter, Tony, and Ante lead the way, with optional cliff jumping and cave exploring. Safety gear, transport, and free GoPro 13 photos and videos are included.

“I would recommend to everyone! Ante, the quide was a very social and funny guy. The river was not too wild, but it was exciting, this was the “pretty Croatia Amazon”, you should try this, the bus driver drove safe, the full program was well organised from the arrival to the end. We jumped into the cave, and I would not skip that next time, You just need to paddle and enjoy. Perfect program and pics are included. Go for it! Bye, Réka and Ati from Hungary.”

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Calasparra: Almadenes Canyon Rafting with Caves and Rock Art - Starting with safety gear and a calm river ride
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Calasparra: Almadenes Canyon Rafting with Caves and Rock Art

4.Calasparra: Almadenes Canyon Rafting with Caves and Rock Art

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 558 reviews · 3 hours · from $34 a head Cheapest seat

Spend three hours on a gentle, level 1 rafting trip through Almadenes Canyon with guides such as David, Ismael, and Antonio. You’ll see river wildlife, visit the Monigotes rock shelters, learn how prehistoric paintings were made, and pass through the Otter Cave. Expect wet feet, calm water, and optional swimming rather than white-water thrills.

“It was serene travelling down the river So peaceful The guides were very helpful helping me in and out of the raft The time passed very quickly and was very interesting It was very uncomfortable at the end when all of the oars life jackets and helmets were dumped at my end of the raft before I had a chance to get out A bit more consideration would have been nice Also some water on the raft to drink as it was 3 hours in 35 degrees of sun with nothing to drink Otherwise the trip was great. Thank you”

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Murcia: Canyon of Almadenes Rafting, Caves & Photos - A gentle rafting route through protected nature
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Murcia: Canyon of Almadenes Rafting, Caves & Photos

5.Murcia: Canyon of Almadenes Rafting, Caves & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $35 a head Best rated

Spend about three hours on the Segura River in Murcia’s Almadenes Canyon, with gentle rafting, a swim stop, cave paintings at Los Abrigos del Pozo, and the Cave of the Otters. English support is available, and guides including Olga, Antonio, David, and José help bring the canyon’s nature and story to life.

“Peaceful rafting down the river and glorious floating in the river! Excellent way to cool down! Fabulous helpers”

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Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour - Black Labyrinth: three hours of water and glowworms
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Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

6.Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 362 reviews · from $119 a head

Enter Ruakuri Cave in a wetsuit and inner tube for a glowworm-lit adventure. Black Labyrinth suits ages 12 and up, while Black Abyss adds abseiling and ziplining for ages 16 and up. Guides including Lachie, Ricco, Sammy, Leo, and Liv lead small groups through cold water and tight passages.

“This is an awe inspiring experience. To be in the caves and interacting with them by walking through, swimming through, jumping through the caves makes it much more than just being shown the caves. You feel much more connected to the caves by having the chance to be in there and do adventurous things there. The experience itself is amazing, and the guides are wonderful.”

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Split/Omiš: Rafting, Cliff Jumping, and Cave Tour - Meeting in Split or Omiš
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Split/Omiš: Rafting, Cliff Jumping, and Cave Tour

7.Split/Omiš: Rafting, Cliff Jumping, and Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $50 a head

Join guides Mario or Frane for a small-group Cetina River trip from Split or Omiš. Expect about three hours on the water, mostly gentle rapids with a few lively sections, optional 4 to 6 meter cliff jumps, and a cave behind a waterfall with 10°C water. Equipment, insurance, transfers if selected, and GoPro photos and videos are included.

“AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Mario our guide was so professional and made every moment feel safe and super fun. Would come back and do this same tour again! I highly recommend!”

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Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour and River Raft or Emerald Cave Kayak - The River Float: Calm Water Below Hoover Dam
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Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour and River Raft or Emerald Cave Kayak

8.Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour and River Raft or Emerald Cave Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 241 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $699 a head

This 11-hour Las Vegas day trip pairs a 90-minute helicopter flight over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Black Canyon, and the Grand Canyon West Rim with either a calm river float or a four-mile kayak outing to Emerald Cave. Hotel transfers, water, and a boxed lunch are included for the raft option. Helicopter seating depends on weight and balance.

“Pilot was great. The staff were great. Cockpit was a little cramped especially with hefty person right next to you but once the flight took off we were all wowed. Totally worth the time and effort.”

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Kauai: Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Sea Caves + Snorkel - Check-in in Waimea, then drive to the harbor
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Kauai: Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Sea Caves + Snorkel

9.Kauai: Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Sea Caves + Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 166 reviews · 4 hours · from $237 a head

You’ll ride a 30-foot Zodiac raft from Waimea to Kauai’s Nā Pali Coast with a safety-focused crew, often including captains such as Brandon, Troy, Mac, or McKayla. Expect a fast, rough ocean ride, sea caves, waterfalls, wildlife, and snorkeling when conditions allow. This is a small, active outing, not a relaxed cruise.

“Lots of fun and the captain was excellent! We actually got to see whales and dolphins on the trip!”

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Phuket: Monkey Cave, Water Rafting, Zipline with ATV Option - Inside Suwan Kuha Temple and the Monkey Cave
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Phuket: Monkey Cave, Water Rafting, Zipline with ATV Option

10.Monkey Cave, Water Rafting, Zipline with ATV Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 161 reviews · from $44 a head

Travel from Phuket to Suwan Kuha Temple, see its reclining Buddha and monkeys, then tackle 5 kilometers of white-water rafting, a treetop zipline, and a forest mini-trek. Lunch, fruit, drinks, transport, a guide, and insurance are included. Add a 30-minute ATV ride if you want more engine-powered fun.

“Organised well, zip line very short not exciting. Kids loved the white water rafting. Nice lunch. Be prepared for a 2 hour bus trip there and 2 hours back”

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Phuket: Bamboo Rafting, Monkey Cave, and ATV Option - The long ride from Phuket to the activity area
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Phuket: Bamboo Rafting, Monkey Cave, and ATV Option

11.Bamboo Rafting, Monkey Cave, and ATV Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 129 reviews · 9 hours · from $56 a head

You’ll travel from Phuket to the Monkey Cave, bamboo raft through calm waterways, visit a sea turtle center, eat a Thai buffet, ride an ATV, and walk to a waterfall. Pickup is included from much of Phuket, with a maximum of 10 people. Expect a long day, wet clothes, and possible delays around optional elephant activities.

“It was a little chaotic with 2 different guides and the people in our group doing different things. We had to wait a while for the other group to finish. It was not memorable”

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Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Sea Caves Expedition on Kauai - The ride from Kikiaola Harbor to the coast
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Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Sea Caves Expedition on Kauai

12.Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Sea Caves Expedition on Kauai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $225 a head

This three-hour Na Pali Riders trip takes you from Waimea into sea caves and along Kauai’s cliffs aboard a fast Zodiac raft. Captains such as Brandon, Mack, Croix, and Dakota handle the route as ocean conditions allow. Expect a rough, wet ride, snacks, drinks, dry bags, and close views of waterfalls, valleys, beaches, and possible dolphins.

“Very cool experience, both the boat ride and the beautiful sites! The boat captain, Brandon, definitely knew what he was doing. It was a fairly rough day and he was throttling up and down to navigate the chop well! My wife had gotten sea sick in the past and a Dramamine enabled her to get through this awesome experience with no issues. Brandon got us into the tight caves even with the rough seas. Very much recommend these guys!”

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KhaoLak:ATV, ZipLine, & Rafting Adventure Monkey Cave Temple - Wat Tham Suwan Khuha and Monkey Cave
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KhaoLak:ATV, ZipLine, & Rafting Adventure Monkey Cave Temple

13.KhaoLak:ATV, ZipLine, & Rafting Adventure Monkey Cave Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 99 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $93 a head

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Phang Nga from Khao Lak with guide Ton and a small group. Visit Wat Tham Suwan Khuha, raft 5.5 kilometers on the Song Phraek River, cross a 200-meter zipline, eat a Thai lunch, and finish with a 30-minute ATV ride. Expect mud, river spray, monkeys, and a full day outdoors.

“Loved the day! Everything was fun but the rafting adventure was awesome!”

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River Rafting from Split- Cliff Jumping- Cave Visit - Cliff jumping from 4 to 6 meters
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River Rafting from Split- Cliff Jumping- Cave Visit

14.River Rafting from Split- Cliff Jumping- Cave Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $48 a head

Meet your English-speaking guide in Split or Omis, then raft the Cetina River for about three hours. Expect cliff jumps from 4 to 6 meters, a cold cave behind a waterfall, stalactites, and a finish at Radmanove Mlinice. Guides Frante and Mario are praised for clear instruction and friendly help. Group size is limited to eight.

“Mario was super friendly and helpful, he made sure we had everything we needed, he wanted to get to know us and was very knowledgable about the cetina river and teaching us how to raft. I loved the fact we got to share in fun activities like cliff jumping and cave diving as well as the rafting itself”

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Private Cetina rafting trip|Cave exploring|Cliff jumping & more - What Grade II and III rapids feel like
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Private Cetina rafting trip|Cave exploring|Cliff jumping & more

15.Private Cetina rafting trip|Cave exploring|Cliff jumping & more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · $677 per raft, up to 8

Join guide Duje for an eight-hour private Cetina River adventure from Split. Start with coffee and pastries at his countryside home, then raft gentle Grade II and III rapids, explore a cave, swim under a waterfall, try cliff jumping and a rope swing, and receive GoPro footage afterward.

“Dujo is a wonderful guide. My family loved the rafting experience, by far superior to the rafting groups that rush through the river to get back on time and take the afternoon group.”

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Phuket Adventure with White Water Rafting, Monkey cave and Zip Line+Optional ATV - Five kilometers of guided white-water rafting
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Phuket Adventure with White Water Rafting, Monkey cave and Zip Line+Optional ATV

21★ 3.0Phuket Adventure with White Water Rafting, Monkey cave and Zip Line+Optional ATVFrom $48 a head20 reviews

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