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101 River Rafting trips. Compare tour itineraries from 102 tour companies. 182 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Top River Rafting Attractions & Experiences

Top River Rafting Experiences

  • Rafting through Raft Badger and Soap Creek rapids of Grand Canyon
  • Hiking to explore the Grand Canyon which can only be accessed from the river
  • Seeing beautiful Kackar Mountains while rafting Coruh River in Turkey
  • Stopping to camp at a sandy beach
  • Gathering around campfire and listening to river legends
  • Spotting amazing wildlife and beautiful landscapes
  • Seeing monkeys while rafting through Sun Kosi River of Nepal
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River Rafting Tours & Travel Guide

River Rafting Attractions & Landmarks Guide

Whitewater river rafting -- especially class III and above, with plenty of churning rapids -- provides all the thrills most adventurous travelers could ask for. Long-distance river rafting trips are available in many countries; just grab a paddle and helmet and prepare to follow your river guide's instructions. It's a good multi-generational activity, too, especially with teenagers.

Whitewater River Rafting vs. Beginner River Rafting

No matter how much of a beginner you are, river rafting is always a thrilling experience. If you are not going whitewater rafting you’ll experience the joy of being outside, drifting through calm water in the sun, taking in the unique view of the landscape from the middle of the river.

Whitewater rafting is a bit less about gazing at the landscape and more about the adrenaline rush of soaring down the river through thrilling rapids, avoiding rocks and banks, and working with your companions to stay upright.

But the thrills are nicely intermittent with periods of calm, when you can gather yourself in preparation for the next whitewater section, and appreciate the surrounding landscape. Whitewater rivers - really any rafting rivers, are by nature situated in stunning landscapes so appreciate the beauty! 

Related Categories

Popular Continents: 

North America & South America

Popular Destinations: 

U.S.CanadaChile & Costa Rica

Popular Rafting Destinations:                           

Alsek & Tatshenshini Rivers, U.S.; Middle Fork, Salmon River; U.S.; Rio Upano, Ecuador; Magpie River, Canada; Futaleufu River, Chile; North Johnstone River, Australia & Many More

Popular Amongst:

Wildlife viewersAdventurers & Hikers

 

River Rafting Reviews & Ratings

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Self-designed 21 day trip to NZ

Geoff helped my wife and I to put together an itinerary that customized to our particular interests and preferences. At the outset he asked us where we'd like to go ...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Costa rica family adventure

What a fabulous experience only made possible by our wonderful guide Glenda Araya, our fantastic driver Mauricio and 3 families who met as strangers and ended the ...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Family Adventure

This was an excellent family holiday to a magnificent and inspirational country full of adventure opportunities and wonderful wildlife. Our tour guide, Hector, was...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

COSTA RICA FAMILY ADVENTURE

This was a really memorable holiday. Costa Rica is an extraordinary country with a plethora of fantastic birds, animals, and flowers to see - and the big appeal o...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Costa Rica Family Adventure

Family adventure trip - you moved on every couple days so you needed to pack wisely. There was a lot of boat trips and travelling around the country. There was a h...

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