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Rafting Days Out: the 15 Best Around the World

162 trips  ·  from $11 a head

Anything with a raft, a guide and a shuttle attached, gathered in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and graded, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Antalya: Ziplining, Rafting, Jeep Tour & Quad Safari w/Lunch - Rafting 14 kilometers through ten rapid sections
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Antalya: Ziplining, Rafting, Jeep Tour & Quad Safari w/Lunch

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,260 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $26 a head Our pick

Spend 5 to 10 hours in Köprülü Canyon with rafting, ziplining, and your choice of Jeep, buggy, or quad safari. You will cover 14 km of river, tackle about 10 rapid sections, swim between runs, and eat a riverside lunch. Guides such as Muke, Nabi, Hajjar, and Monzer are known for keeping groups lively and safe.

“Had an absolutely amazing experience would definitely recommend to everyone! Even though I went solo I think this is a great family opportunity and definitely the highlight of my stay! My guide Muke was amazing tbh all the guides were super funny and honestly had a blast will definitely be back.”

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Khao Lak: Rafting, Elephant Bathing & Sea Turtle Center Tour - A calm start on the bamboo river
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Khao Lak: Rafting, Elephant Bathing & Sea Turtle Center Tour

2.Rafting, Elephant Bathing & Sea Turtle Center Tour

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

Start with a calm bamboo-raft ride, visit a sea turtle center, cool off at Ton Pling Waterfall, then feed and bathe elephants at a conservation camp. English-speaking guides such as Boom, Adam, Marta, and Run lead the day, with lunch, fruit, water, transfers, and entry fees included.

“Excellent day, Adam was a great guide, we really enjoyed the experience.”

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Cetina River: Rafting and Cliff Jumping Tour - Getting there and finding the Luka Rafting base
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Cetina River: Rafting and Cliff Jumping Tour

3.Cetina River: Rafting and Cliff Jumping Tour

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

Spend 3 to 6 hours on the Cetina River with a professional guide such as Christian, Kristijan, Valentino, or Ivan. Paddle a 9-kilometer route through rapids, waterfalls, caves, and quiet river sections, with time for swimming, an optional cave scramble, and cliff jumping up to 5 meters. Transfers from Split are available.

“Christian is a top tour guide, funny and skilled at the same time. A big recommendation! THANKS!”

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Alanya: Rafting, Zipline, Quad, Buggy, Jeep Tour with Lunch - Swimming in the river after the rapids
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Alanya: Rafting, Zipline, Quad, Buggy, Jeep Tour with Lunch

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

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

You’ll spend a long, active day in Köprülü Canyon National Park, with a 14 km rafting route, 10 rapids, a river zipline, lunch, and your choice of buggy, quad, or jeep safari. Guides such as Monti, Amro, Hajjar, and Nabi lead the activities. Hotel pickup is available, but the ride from Alanya can take about 90 minutes each way.

“Rafting with captain SB was fantastic! He’s the real one, provided a lot of fun and safety. Buggy’s were okay and zip line also. One thing made us a little bit angry - must stops the way to and back home. The driver said 10mins and it lasted over 30mins. Waste of time …. Besides, really recommend this trip!”

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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

5.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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Side/Antalya: Jeep, Buggy, Rafting & Zipline Tour with lunch - From hotel pickup to the rafting base
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Side/Antalya: Jeep, Buggy, Rafting & Zipline Tour with lunch

6.Side/Antalya: Jeep, Buggy, Rafting & Zipline Tour with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,154 reviews · 270 minutes - 8 hours · from $21 a head

Head from Side or Antalya to Köprülü Canyon for a 14-kilometer rafting run, cold-water swims, body rafting, riverside lunch, and your chosen add-on: jeep, buggy, canyoning, or zipline. Guides such as Malik, Musab, Sino, Eric, and Fattah keep the pace lively and safety clear. Expect mud, wet clothes, optional extras, and a long outdoor day.

“The trip was fantastic! Everything was well organized, and our guide Eric made it unforgettable. He was super friendly, knowledgeable, and fun – definitely the best part of the experience. Highly recommend!”

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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

7.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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Whale Watching Maui: 2-Hour Small Group Raft Tour from Lahaina - Key points to know before booking
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Whale Watching Maui: 2-Hour Small Group Raft Tour from Lahaina

8.Whale Watching Maui: 2-Hour Small Group Raft Tour from Lahaina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 661 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80 a head

From Lahaina, you’ll spend about two hours aboard a custom inflatable raft in the Maui Nui whale sanctuary. Captains such as Will or Joe and naturalists including Renee or Brian may guide the trip. Expect 360-degree views, filtered water, reef-safe sunscreen, whale songs through a hydrophone, and a small group capped at 20.

“This was a fun and informative activity. It was nice that it was a small group. We learned a lot of cool info about whales and were able to quickly drive over to any that we saw to watch them up close. I would definitely recommend doing this.”

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Maui Whale-Watching Tour by Raft from Kihei - Starting at Kihei Boat Ramp
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Maui Whale-Watching Tour by Raft from Kihei

9.Maui Whale-Watching Tour by Raft from Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 646 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84 a head

Join Redline Rafting at Kihei Boat Ramp for a 90-minute whale watch with a captain and marine naturalist. The fast raft carries up to 22 people along Maui’s southern coast, with a hydrophone for whale songs, drinks under a sunshade, and frequent chances to spot dolphins and turtles.

“Great morning! Crew was very knowledgeable about “everything whales”. The captain kept us on the move to experience the most whale activity in our short hour and a half excursion. We loved it so much…. experienced, learned and saw ,close up, the majesticness of these awesome creatures. Truly, we could have spent all day with our guides and this tour. Highly recommend!!!!”

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Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip (Most Popular Tour) - Starting at 869 US-64 in Ocoee
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Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip (Most Popular Tour)

10.Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip (Most Popular Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 483 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48 a head

You’ll raft five miles of the Middle Ocoee River through Cherokee National Forest, tackling 17 major Class III and IV rapids after a safety briefing and practice session. Guides such as Mike, Sydney, Jake, Max, and Heidi lead the rafts, while private bus transport handles the ride to and from the launch. No experience is needed, but you must be at least 12.

“Heidi was an amazing guide and so knowledgeable on the water! Our family of 5 (2 parents and 3 teens) had an amazing outing.”

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Antalya Combo Tour 3 in 1 Adventure Rafting & Quad Bike & Zipline - Arriving at the adventure base
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Antalya Combo Tour 3 in 1 Adventure Rafting & Quad Bike & Zipline

11.Antalya Combo Tour 3 in 1 Adventure Rafting & Quad Bike & Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 472 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $40 a head

Spend about 10 hours in Köprülü Canyon National Park with rafting, quad biking or buggy riding, and a zipline. Hotel transfers, equipment, and lunch are included. Expect muddy trails, cold river water, a large shared operation, and optional paid drinks, photos, and waterproof gear.

“Great day. Loved it all. Brilliant people and great instructors. Loved the massive dog. Shame about the miserable van driver. Didn't like the fact that I wanted to get my phone out of the van and ignored me and carried on playing his game !!”

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Çorovoda: Osumi Canyon Rafting/River Tubing Tour - Meeting in Çorovoda at 10:30
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Çorovoda: Osumi Canyon Rafting/River Tubing Tour

12.Çorovoda: Osumi Canyon Rafting/River Tubing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 438 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $61 a head

Meet Go Outdoors Berat in Çorovoda at 10:30 for a guided Osumi Canyon outing. From February to June, higher water means rafting; from June to November, lighter tubes are used. Guides such as Kristian, Julio, and Chris lead groups past waterfalls, swimming spots, and narrow rock walls, with gear, lunch, and digital photos included.

“The Tubing-Tour was very good! Chris, one of the guides, has a lot of experience and he was very committed :) We made brilliant pictures. It's a great experience. Also good to know: the street from berat to corovoda is all asphalt and good to drive with a rental car.”

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Slovenia: Half-Day Rafting Tour on Soča River with Photos - The 15-minute ride to the river
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Slovenia: Half-Day Rafting Tour on Soča River with Photos

13.Slovenia: Half-Day Rafting Tour on Soča River with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 383 reviews · from $79 a head

Meet Soča Splash in Bovec, gear up with wetsuit, shoes, helmet, and life jacket, then ride a scenic van to the Soča River. Your English-speaking guide leads about 1.5 hours of rafting, swimming, and optional jumps before a return drive. Guides such as Roberto, Tina, Matthias, and Matteo are praised for safety and fun.

“Matheus was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and incredibly fun (plus a shout out to Andrea for her excellent driving skills and photography). The rafting was really enjoyable. There were also a few swimming stops and options to jump from a bridge and rocky ledge into the river. The river, the views, the location were beautiful. The whole process ran smoothly and everything was provided. The photos were an added bonus and emailed promptly. I would highly recommend this activity”

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3-Hour Black Canyon Motorized Raft Tour with Optional Transport - Entering Lake Mead National Recreation Area
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3-Hour Black Canyon Motorized Raft Tour with Optional Transport

14.3-Hour Black Canyon Motorized Raft Tour with Optional Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 378 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $140 a head

Ride a motorized raft 12 miles down the Colorado River from Hoover Dam to Willow Beach. Your guide, such as Sarah, Kyle, or Aiden, points out geology, wildlife, hot springs, and dam history. The water is calm, lunch is included, and a beach stop allows swimming. Add hotel transport from select Las Vegas hotels or drive to Boulder City yourself.

“We had an incredible experience on our 3-hour Black Canyon Hoover Dam rafting tour, and Kyle was an outstanding guide from start to finish. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the entire trip fun and memorable. Kyle shared fascinating facts about the area’s history, geology, and wildlife, all while keeping the group relaxed and entertained. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and we even spotted longhorn sheep along the canyon walls—an unforgettable moment. Kyle’s passion for the river and respect for nature really came through, making the experience even more meaningful. Highly recommend this tour, and if you’re lucky enough to get Kyle as your guide, you’re in for a great…”

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Lower Yough Pennsylvania Classic White Water Tour - Ohiopyle Falls from river level
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Lower Yough Pennsylvania Classic White Water Tour

15.Lower Yough Pennsylvania Classic White Water Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 362 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Join White Water Adventurers in Ohiopyle for a 3 to 4 hour Lower Yough trip through Ohiopyle State Park. You will learn rafting basics, run 7.5 miles of Class II to IV rapids, and see Ohiopyle Falls and Cucumber Falls from the river. Guides such as Leo, Heather, Matt, and Josh have led recent trips.

“I had the most incredible time during my first white water river rafting adventure with White Water Adventures, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone. The trip was truly awesome, and our guide, Heather, impressed us with her extensive knowledge and experience. She expertly managed our group of amateurs, making sure we were well-informed about the rafting process and even shared interesting facts about the river and the history of rafting in the Lower Yough. It was an unforgettable experience that I'd love to do again!!”

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★ 5.0Full-Day Colorado Rafting TourFrom $124 a head16 reviews
★ 5.0Van Transfer to/from River Rafting Tour in OmišFrom $47 a head5 reviews
★ 4.7From Seward: Resurrection River Rafting TourFrom $340 a head5 reviews
★ 5.0From Porto: Paiva River Rafting Adventure – Adventure TourFrom $135 a head2 reviews
★ 3.8From Las Vegas: Hoover Dam Raft TourFrom $119 a head28 reviews
★ 4.9From Medellín: ATV Ride and Rafting Experience Combo TourFrom $381 a head4 reviews
★ 4.8Rafting on Dunajec & Zakopane Tour – Day Trip from KrakowFrom $125 a head7 reviews
★ 5.0From Kandy: Kitulgala Whitewater Rafting Adventure Day TourFrom $125 a head2 reviews
★ 4.8From Arouca: Cano-Rafting – Adventure TourFrom $58 a head32 reviews
★ 4.8From Alanya, Antalya, Kemer: Rafting And Buggy or Quad TourFrom $28 a head4 reviews
★ 3.5Rafting Adventure Tour From Antalya, Belek, Kundu, KemerFrom $37 a head6 reviews
★ 5.0From Arouca: Paiva River Rafting Adventure – Adventure TourFrom $88 a head3 reviews
★ 4.9Boise River: Guided Rafting, Swimming, and Wildlife TourFrom $67 a head11 reviews
★ 5.0Fethiye: Dalaman River Rafting Tour with LunchFrom $83 a head6 reviews
★ 4.9Cusco: River Rafting Adventure Full Day | Adrenaline TourFrom $85 a head23 reviews

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