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15 Rafting and Waterfall Days Worldwide Worth Flying For

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Good rafting and waterfall days sell out weeks ahead in season and the famous ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each one includes and how they differ once you are wet.

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting - The drive from Chiang Mai to Mae Wang
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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 $60 a head Our pick

Travel from Chiang Mai to Pon Elephant Thailand for a full day of feeding, walking with, and bathing rescued elephants. Guides such as Nop, Paul, Yaya, and Sunny explain elephant care and help with photos. The day also includes a waterfall swim, Thai lunch, and bamboo rafting on the Mae Wang River.

“Nop was a phenomenal guide! He was very welcoming, informative, and always put a smile on everyone’s faces! He made our trip unforgettable, thank you!”

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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour - New Elephant Home and a more careful approach
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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

2.Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 870 reviews · from $58 a head Best rated

Spend about eight hours visiting Bua Tong’s climbable Sticky Waterfall, walking near elephants at New Elephant Home, and floating by bamboo raft through forested Mae Tang Valley. Pickup begins at Three Kings Monument, lunch and entrance fees are included, and guides such as Paul, Fluke, and Mr. Poppy are known for helpful service.

“Paul is a 5 star man. Jam-packed tour in the best way. You experience so much in one day. The elephants of course were my favorite part.”

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Khaolak: Bamboo Rafting, Waterfalls, and Turtle Conservation - The 30-minute ride from Khao Lak
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Khaolak: Bamboo Rafting, Waterfalls, and Turtle Conservation

3.Khaolak: Bamboo Rafting, Waterfalls, and Turtle Conservation

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 622 reviews · 3 hours · from $48 a head

Spend three easy-going hours near Khao Lak bamboo rafting through jungle, spotting frogs, snakes, monkeys, and birds with guides such as Winnie, Dee Dee, or Shane. Visit the Sea Turtle Conservation Center, then swim at Ton Pling Waterfall. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, drinks, cold towels, and accident insurance are included.

“Excellent morning perfect for an easy start for some adventure with kids (our are 8 and 10) Pick up punctual, short comfortable van trip and 3 really fun activities for the perfect length of time. Dede our guide was also excellent. Highly recommend”

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Bali ATV Quad Bike Through Tunnel, Waterfall, White Water Rafting - The Ayung River rafting section
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Bali ATV Quad Bike Through Tunnel, Waterfall, White Water Rafting

4.Bali ATV Quad Bike Through Tunnel, Waterfall, White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 610 reviews · from $26 a head Cheapest seat

Spend about six hours pairing two very different Bali adventures: guided rafting on the Ayung River and a 90-minute ATV ride through rice fields, jungle, mud, tunnels, canyons, and a waterfall. Guides such as Riko, Kenny, Justin, and Usman have helped make the day fun and safe, while lunch, showers, lockers, and transport keep the logistics simple.

“This was absolutely amazing. The local driver was brilliant, quad biking was out of this world and the whitewater rafting was brilliant. Would highly recommend”

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Kaituna River and Tutea Falls Whitewater Rafting - Getting suited up for warm-water whitewater
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Kaituna River and Tutea Falls Whitewater Rafting

5.Kaituna River and Tutea Falls Whitewater Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 324 reviews · 2 hours · from $80 a head

Meet Kaituna Cascades Rafting 20 minutes from Rotorua for a two-hour outing on the Kaituna River. After a safety briefing and gear fitting, you raft 14 rapids in about 50 minutes, including the 7-meter Tutea Falls. Guides such as Malcolm, Alex, Bal, and Josh are known for calm instruction, humor, and strong safety skills.

“Easily the best thing we did in new zealand. Would recommend!!!”

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Clearwater, BC, Rafting, Finish in Canadas waterfall capital! - What happens at Wells Gray Provincial Park
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Clearwater, BC, Rafting, Finish in Canadas waterfall capital!

6.Clearwater, BC, Rafting, Finish in Canadas waterfall capital!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110 a head

Join Interior Whitewater Expeditions in Clearwater for a 3.5-hour, 14-km rafting run through Wells Gray Park. Guides such as Emma, Haley, Ryan, Travis, Mason, and Ken lead the river trip, while driver Noah helps with the outing. Expect rapids, calm-water swims, wildlife, volcanic scenery, and full safety gear.

“Very friendly and young team. Was lot's of fun. One of our highlight of the trip. We loved the swimming in the river!”

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Zambezi River Class IV-V White-Water Rafting from Victoria Falls - The 7:30 am start and ride to the river
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Zambezi River Class IV-V White-Water Rafting from Victoria Falls

7.Zambezi River Class IV-V White-Water Rafting from Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · from $140 a head

Start with hotel pickup, breakfast, and a safety briefing before rafting 14 miles through the Zambezi Gorge. Choose an oar, stern-mount, or paddle raft, depending on conditions and ability. Guides such as JB, Terence, Pumba, and Silent lead the way, while lunch and an open bar await after the steep climb out.

“This was a fantastic experience from start to finish and I highly recommend using this rafting company. Having completed white water experiences multiple times, I can definitively say this is the best destination I’ve ever rafted. The staff was professional, courteous, and outrageously fun. Transportation and communication throughout the experience was stress free and the meal served after was one of the best I had throughout my vacation in Africa. If you go, be sure to ask for Terence as he was a wonderful guide who will take great care of you!”

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Ubud White Water Rafting with Waterfall and Lunch - What the two-hour Ayung River route feels like
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Ubud White Water Rafting with Waterfall and Lunch

8.Ubud White Water Rafting with Waterfall and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · from $26 a head

Paddle the Ayung River near Ubud for about two hours, passing jungle cliffs, waterfalls, and calm stretches with a professional guide. The route suits beginners and children age seven and up. Hotel pickup, safety gear, towels, showers, lockers, insurance, and an Indonesian buffet lunch are included. Expect steep river steps.

“I went on this with my wife and son and we had a real laugh - it was a lot of fun but also a little adventurous and absolutely beautiful on the river. The final float down the river, out of the raft was really relaxing, and the lunch provided was yummy. We all had a blast and would recommend it - but be ready for lots of steps down to and up from the river itself.”

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4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour - Meeting elephants without a show
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4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour

9.4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $88 a head

Spend about 10 hours with guides such as Yoong and Mr. K visiting Sticky Waterfall, an ethical elephant sanctuary, a Karen Long Neck Village, and your choice of white-water or bamboo rafting. Air-conditioned transport, lunch, bottled water, fees, and local travel insurance are included. The group can reach 30 people.

“This was easily the best tour I have taken in more than 10 years travelling through South East Asia. Absolutely fantastic guide (Mr K), a small group and really fun activities. The elephant sanctuary was great and the elephants treated very well. The rafting was a blast, as was the Sticky Waterfall. I would highly recommend this tour, especially with Mr. K. 🙂”

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Jamaica Martha Brae River Rafting/Dunn’s River Falls Private Tour - What the private format really adds
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Jamaica Martha Brae River Rafting/Dunn’s River Falls Private Tour

10.Jamaica Martha Brae River Rafting/Dunn’s River Falls Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $301 a head

Spend about eight hours with a private guide from Montego Bay, rafting the Martha Brae River, climbing or viewing Dunn’s River Falls, and stopping for lunch or shopping if you wish. Guides including Leon, Ryan, and Omar have helped make the drive informative and personal. Entrance fees and transport are included.

“Leon the driver/ tour guide was the best. He was very patient and knowledgeable about the guide. Leon provided is with history about and behind the scene of Jamaica. Leon will make your trip memorable and fun. Get Leon as your driver/ tour guide.”

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Clearwater BC Rafting with time for a waterfall Tour - Meeting at 73 Old North Thompson Highway Road West
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Clearwater BC Rafting with time for a waterfall Tour

11.Clearwater BC Rafting with time for a waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 87 reviews · 3h 30m · from $107 a head

Join Interior Whitewater Expeditions for a 12.5-kilometer Clearwater River run through Wells Gray Park. Guides such as Elay, Emma, and Noah lead small groups through Class II to IV rapids, with time for swimming or optional cliff-jumping when conditions allow. The trip suits ages 12 and up and lasts about three and a half hours on the water.

“Das Rafting war einfach sensationell!! Ein MUSS, wenn man im Clearwater Stopp macht. Die Guides sind wahnsinnig freundlich und nehmen im Voraus jegliche „Ängste“. Wir haben uns rundum sicher gefühlt und empfehlen es jedem weiter! Unser Guide Elay hat nebenbei noch interessante Infos zur Umgebung geteilt und für super Stimmung gesorgt. Zwischendurch besteht die Möglichkeit im River zu schwimmen oder von einer Klippe zu springen - einfach WOW! Preis und Leistung stimmen hier alle Male. Go for it!!”

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Chiang Mai ATV & White Water Rafting & Trekking to Waterfall - The morning ride from Chiang Mai to Maetang
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Chiang Mai ATV & White Water Rafting & Trekking to Waterfall

12.Chiang Mai ATV & White Water Rafting & Trekking to Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 1 day · from $87 a head

Leave Chiang Mai for a full day at the Maetang River, combining a two-hour jungle trek to a waterfall, one hour of white-water rafting, and one hour on a 200cc ATV. English-speaking guides such as Tony and Tata lead the trip. Hotel pickup, equipment, lunch, water, admission, and insurance are included.

“the atv and the rafting was a very amazing experience, the view to the waterfall is breathtaking. we really recommend to do this trip.”

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Victoria Falls: Zambezi Half-Day Rafting - From Livingstone or Victoria Falls to the river
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Victoria Falls: Zambezi Half-Day Rafting

13.Zambezi Half-Day Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 4 hours · from $140 a head

Spend about four hours rafting 10 to 13 class IV to V rapids in Zambia’s Batoka Gorge. Guides such as Andrew, Enock, James, and Alex lead the boats, with safety kayakers nearby. Transfers, lunch, drinks, and photos are included, but allow extra time for border formalities and the steep gorge hike.

“It’s the best experience in Livingstone . The staff is very attentive and James is the best captain.”

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Chiangmai : A Bamboo Raft Safari , Sticky waterfalls, - Dantewada Land of Angels, a photo-first opening stop
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Chiangmai : A Bamboo Raft Safari , Sticky waterfalls,

14.Chiangmai : A Bamboo Raft Safari , Sticky waterfalls,

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 8 hours · from $69 a head

This small-group day trip combines Dantewada’s photo-friendly gardens, a 35-minute bamboo raft ride on the Mae Taeng River, and a 75-minute visit to Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls. Guides such as Minty, May, Amy, and Star are warm and attentive, with photos, water, lunch, and air-conditioned transport included.

“What a fantastic day out. Minty and Key were our guides for the day and helped make it really special. The waterfall cafe stop was great for a few photos and the sticky waterfall was lots of fun (some of our group had time to walk up twice). But the highlight of our day was the bamboo rafting where we were lucky enough to be joined in the river by some playful baby elephants from a nearby sanctuary. The scenery was fantastic and seeing the elephants play and appear happy with the ability to roam as they wished was really nice. Minty and Key took our safety on the waterfall…”

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Bamboo Rafting, Waterfall, lunch, Elephant, and Turtle Tour - Kiang Koo Creek by bamboo raft
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Bamboo Rafting, Waterfall, lunch, Elephant, and Turtle Tour

15.Bamboo Rafting, Waterfall, lunch, Elephant, and Turtle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 77 reviews · 7h 30m · from $96 a head

Spend 450 minutes exploring Khao Lak by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Raft Kiang Koo Creek, visit the Sea Turtle Center, eat Thai food by the sea, bathe and feed elephants at a no-riding camp, and swim at Lampi Waterfall. Guides have included Peter, Mong, Parry, and Toto.

“Really enjoyed trip especially bamboo rafting & spending time with elephants bathing & feeding them memories I will never forget ❤ . Turtles lovely too seeing them cared for hopefully to be released back into sea would of liked guide to of spoken more on the rehabilitation programme . Stop off at beach lunch amazing food & view also loved seeing pigs& piglets running around too . Last stop waterfall beautiful you can swim or just walk around and take in view. If travelling from phuket be prepared for 2 hour + journey to get there but definitely recommend doing it .”

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Chiang Mai: ATV, White Water Raft, & Sticky Waterfall Tour - Sticky Waterfall comes first
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