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Where to Raft: the 15 Best Waterfall River Trips Worldwide

28 trips  ·  from $27 a head

Whitewater that runs past, over or below the falls. The 15 below give the grade, the season the river actually runs, and whether the waterfall is the finish or something you portage around.

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting - Cooling off at Mae Wang Waterfalls
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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 $60Our pick

Travel from Chiang Mai to Pon Elephant Thailand for a guided day with rescued elephants. Feed bananas, walk through the forest, prepare elephant food, and bathe with them in the river. Add a waterfall swim, Thai lunch, and a gentle bamboo raft ride. Guides such as Nop, Paul, Yaya, and Sunny are often praised for their care and humor.

“Amazing!! Paul was our tour guide and was so helpful all day and explained the lay out of the day. So informative and a lovely guide and sanctuary, included photos which were then sent to us. Would highly recommend!”

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White Water Rafting - Kaituna Cascades, The Originals - Starting at the Okere Falls base
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White Water Rafting – Kaituna Cascades, The Originals

2.White Water Rafting – Kaituna Cascades, The Originals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,274 reviews · from $83Top rated

Meet at Okere Falls for a two-hour Grade 5 rafting trip on the Kaituna River. Your guide leads you through 11 rapids, three waterfalls, and the 7-meter Tutea Falls. Guides such as Flynn, Malcolm, Hamish, and Cole are known for clear safety briefings and good humor. You need moderate fitness, must be under 120 kilograms, and should be comfortable in water.

“Awesome rafting experience in an amazing setting. Our guides were organised and professional but obviously really enjoy what they do which translates into a memorable experience.”

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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour - Three hours at New Elephant Home
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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 870 reviews · from $58

Spend about eight hours outside Chiang Mai with a guide such as Paul, Fluke, or Mr. Poppy. Climb Bua Tong’s grippy limestone waterfall, visit New Elephant Home, then raft through forested hills. The elephant program avoids riding and focuses on care, observation, feeding, and time near the animals.

“Awesome experience. Really enjoyed it. Everything was on time and Fluke was an awesome tour guide. Very knowledgeable and helpful throughout. Highly recommend!”

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Khaolak: Bamboo Rafting, Waterfalls, and Turtle Conservation - Wang Kiang Koo Waterfall and the 50-minute raft ride
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Khaolak: Bamboo Rafting, Waterfalls, and Turtle Conservation

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

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

Travel from Khao Lak by air-conditioned van for a calm 50-minute bamboo raft ride, wildlife spotting, a visit to the Sea Turtle Conservation Center, and a swim at Ton Pling Waterfall. Guides such as Winnie, Dee Dee, Kob, and Shane add local detail and help with photos. Bring water shoes, sunscreen, and dry clothes.

“Excellent morning with the waterfall, then the bamboo rafting and finishing off at the turtles”

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Bali ATV Quad Bike Through Tunnel, Waterfall, White Water Rafting - Getting to the Ayung River
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Bali ATV Quad Bike Through Tunnel, Waterfall, White Water Rafting

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 610 reviews · from $26Best value

Spend about six hours rafting for two hours on the Ayung River, then ride an ATV for 90 minutes through Ubud rice fields, jungle, tunnels, rivers, canyons, and a waterfall. Guides such as Riko, Kenny, and Justin are praised for keeping the action safe and fun. Hotel transfers and two meals are included.

“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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River Rapids Waterfalls Tubing and Beach Adventure with Transport - Tubing through calm stretches and small rapids
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River Rapids Waterfalls Tubing and Beach Adventure with Transport

6.River Rapids Waterfalls Tubing and Beach Adventure with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · from $89

Ride an inner tube through Jamaica’s Rio Bueno, passing rock formations, small rapids, bamboo shade, and an old stone bridge. Guides such as Andre, Travis, Pelican, and Ayatollah help with safety and river skills. Finish at Bengal Beach, with transport, helmets, life jackets, and a short raft section included.

“The tour guide was amazing! It was a lot of fun as well as we learned a lot about Jamaica! I highly recommend. Even our transport from the resort to the river was awesome, a great experience overall.”

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Kaituna River and Tutea Falls Whitewater Rafting - At the Okere Falls base, the trip starts with a proper briefing
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Kaituna River and Tutea Falls Whitewater Rafting

7.Kaituna River and Tutea Falls Whitewater Rafting

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

Meet Kaituna Cascades Rafting 20 minutes from Rotorua for a 2-hour trip on warm-water canyons, 14 rapids, and the 7-meter Tutea Falls. No rafting experience is needed. Guides such as Malcolm, Josh, Alex, and Bal keep the pace fun and safety-focused. Wetsuits, helmets, fleeces, boots, and splash jackets are supplied.

“Awesome experience. Great guide, great rapids, great waterfalls. 40NZD for fotos a bit expensive in my opinion, but didn’t lower the overall experience. Thanks guys”

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Clearwater, BC, Rafting, Finish in Canadas waterfall capital! - Guides, Safety, and the Feel of the Crew
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Clearwater, BC, Rafting, Finish in Canadas waterfall capital!

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

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

Join Interior Whitewater Expeditions in Clearwater for a 3.5-hour, 14 km rafting run on the Clearwater River. Guides such as Emma, Mason, Ken, Haley, Ryan, and Travis lead safety-focused trips for ages 12 and up. Expect rapids, calm-water swims, wildlife, volcanic scenery, and a maximum group size of 12.

“A lot of fun and worth the time and $. Water was the perfect temperature because it was a sunny hot day. Just worry about wearing water shoes or Keens. No socks needed.”

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8 hour Sticky waterfall, ATV and White water rafting Adventures

9.8 hour Sticky waterfall, ATV and White water rafting Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · from $110

Leave Chiang Mai at 9:00 am for Sticky Waterfall, an ATV ride through rural and jungle terrain, and 4 km of level 3 to 4 rafting. Guides such as Joe, Mr B, and Mr K are noted for clear instructions and friendly help. Thai lunch, water, transport, fees, and local insurance are included.

“Amazing! Our tour guide Mr. k was fabulous and took great pictures! He explained what the itinerary would look like when we first met him, then also throughout the trip, letting us know approximately how long we would be on the road, doing the activity, etc. he was also very funny. I went with 5 other friends and we were all pretty amazed:) SO FUN!”

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Chiang Mai: Full-Day Jungle Trek, Tubing & Waterfall Adventure

10.Full-Day Jungle Trek, Tubing & Waterfall Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · from $81

Join guides such as Bang, Jack, or Nine for a full day near Mae Taeng. Trek through bamboo forest to Saa Gee Waterfall, swim and slide on natural rock, eat pad thai, then tube down the Mae Taeng River. Expect a small group of up to 15, hotel pickup, wet shoes, and a long day.

“We had an awesome experience with Bang and his team while tubing down the river. The day started with an awesome trek to a secluded waterfall with Nine. We then went tubing down the river and got to see elephants in ENP! Lastly the waterfall slide was great and my husband loved it. Would recommend to anyone looking to experience elephants of Chiang Mai in an ethical way. Get to experience these giants through observation with no unethical interactions. Awesome experience!”

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Half-Day Grenada River Tubing -Grand Etang & Annandale Falls - Grand Etang National Park and the Volcanic Lake
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Half-Day Grenada River Tubing -Grand Etang & Annandale Falls

11.Half-Day Grenada River Tubing -Grand Etang & Annandale Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $110

This five-hour Grenada outing combines Annandale Falls, Grand Etang National Park, Mona monkey sightings, and guided tubing on the Balthazar River. Hotel pickup, safety equipment, bottled water, and admission to the falls and tubing are included. Guides such as Densil, Denzel, and Derron are often available by request.

“This was a great experience. From the moment that we got picked up at our resort to the entire river tubing and waterfalls. Derron was the highlight so I advise you to request him as your transportation driver. He gave us immense knoRead more”

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Trekking to Waterfall Adventure Tubing 45 mins. (Only Khao lak) - The rainforest walk to Hinlad Waterfall
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Trekking to Waterfall Adventure Tubing 45 mins. (Only Khao lak)

12.Trekking to Waterfall Adventure Tubing 45 mins. (Only Khao lak)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $88

Start at 8:30 a.m. with a 4x4 ride into Khao Lak forest, a jungle walk, coffee at Hinlad Waterfall, and 45 minutes of river tubing. Guides such as Susan, Luna, Lunar, and Oil have led parts of this outing. Expect a small group, wet clothes, and moderate physical activity.

“Tubing was really fun. Would definitely recommend. Luna made the tour/15 minutes trek really informative and interesting”

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Falmouth Waterfalls River Tubing and Beach Adventure - A short forest walk before the water
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Falmouth Waterfalls River Tubing and Beach Adventure

13.Falmouth Waterfalls River Tubing and Beach Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · from $87

Leave Falmouth port for a guided Rio Bueno tubing trip with guides such as Andre, Xavier, and Davian. Walk through the forest, wade near a waterfall, float through gentle rapids, jump from a platform if you wish, then raft to Bengal Bay. You get a helmet, life jacket, transport, and time at the beach.

“Easy to find from cruise port. Friendly guides. We had a great time!! Remember your water shoes and sunscreen.”

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La Leona Waterfall Hike and River Tubing - Guides who make the difference
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La Leona Waterfall Hike and River Tubing

14.La Leona Waterfall Hike and River Tubing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend 4 to 5 hours near Rincón de la Vieja hiking through forest and river channels to La Leona Waterfall, then tubing through scenic canyons. Guides such as Ronnie, Victor, Diego, Brandy, and Ponchino handle safety, ropes, ladders, and river sections. Expect a moderate workout, wet clothes, and no included food.

“Beauti nature! Alejandro was an excellent guide for our family. Learned a lot. No animals in the afternoon tour. Hike to the fall is not hard. Tubing is very safe. Water refreshing. The guides will help you if you need it.”

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Jamaica Martha Brae River Rafting/Dunn’s River Falls Private Tour - Martha Brae River rafting: the calm first stop
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Jamaica Martha Brae River Rafting/Dunn’s River Falls Private Tour

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

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

Spend about eight hours with a private guide from Montego Bay, rafting the Martha Brae River and climbing Dunn’s River Falls. Guides such as Leon, Ryan, and Omar are known for island stories, helpful stops, and photos. Your group can request lunch or shopping, but both are at your own cost.

“One of the best experience we’ve had in years. Our driver Omar was sooo cool he took us to all the best food shops and made sure we got the best deals on everything. Not only was our raft river excursion peaceful relaxing and safe we took great pictures too.”

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Chiang Mai ATV & White Water Rafting & Trekking to Waterfall - The Drive to Maetang and the Morning Briefing
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Chiang Mai ATV & White Water Rafting & Trekking to Waterfall

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