The 5 Best Wildlife River Trips Worldwide

1.Boise River Guided Rafting, Swimming and Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70 a head Our pick

Spend about three hours rafting the Boise River with guides such as Randy, Adam, BJ, and Jennica. Expect calm water, small rapids, swimming chances, birds, possible mink sightings, and a pass by Boise Whitewater Park. Your $70 includes a raft, guide, PFD, helmet, paddle, shoes, shuttle, snacks, photos, and cold-weather layers.

“Guide was really nice and knowledgeable. Great experience for vacation as they provided everything you need.”

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2.Peñas Blancas River: Wildlife Safari Experience by Raft

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84 a head

Take a four-hour wildlife safari on the calm Peñas Blancas River near La Fortuna. Calypso Adventures provides transport, a certified guide, raft or double kayak, safety gear, water, pineapple, and insurance. Expect a relaxed family outing with chances to see howler monkeys, capuchins, sloths, birds, iguanas, and caimans.

“Amazing experience by Calypso Tours- owned and operated by a woman, Bethshive, who went above and beyond to make our experience special and memorable. you were able to see a lot of animals on the river, including a sloth!! We had a great time and highly recommend other families to take this tour!”

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3.Khao Sok Jungle Sunset Wildlife Encounter & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 8 hours · from $106 a head

Spend about eight hours traveling from Khao Lak into Khao Sok National Park with a small group of up to 10. You will raft the Sok River, visit Phanthurat Temple, hike after sunset with a flashlight, look for snakes and monkeys, stop at Wing Hin Waterfall, and eat a Thai dinner. Guides such as Shane and Winny lead the experience.

“Shane was such an amazing guide. Really helpful and so friendly. Had the best day out!”

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4.Bioluminescence Rafting Tour – Wildlife Refuge (Titusville)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60 a head Cheapest seat

Join a 90-minute group raft tour from Beacon 42 Boat Ramp near Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. A guide such as Adan, Emmet, or Freedom may explain the glowing plankton as you paddle with up to 10 adults, or a mixed group of adults and children.

“Once we where in everything was just lovely with the tour guide Adan, explained everything to us and answered all our questions”

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5.Boise River: Guided Rafting, Swimming, and Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $67 a head

Meet your guide at 7661 W Riverside Dr, collect your helmet, shoes, life jacket, paddle, and dry bag, then ride 15 minutes to the river. You will raft for about two hours, with time to swim, spot birds and fish, and pass through Boise Whitewater Park. Guide Ben has earned special praise for calm, safe instruction.

“These guys are the best! They knew we were coming from out of town so they kept an eye on the weather. Sure enough, cold and wet would have been on our day. They worked with us so we didn't have to miss the experience! We had a ball!! Thanks guys!!”

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