GUIDED
The 13 best guided rafting trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how rough the water gets. Number one is at the top for a reason.
Raft Bali’s Ayung River through jungle scenery, stone carvings, and rapids, with guides, transfers, showers, and an Indonesian buffet lunch.
“Such fun activities in beautiful surroundings and with fun guides.”
Review the Moab Colorado River rafting trip, with gentle rapids, Fisher Towers views, guide quality, lunch, gear, and practical tips.
“We had a great time on our rafting trip! Our guide Mick was so patient and encouraging of the kids on our boat (ages 10-14) to get in the water and enjoy the water. He was also knowledgable of the area and the river. We’d recommend a NAVTEC river rafting trip to anyone visiting Moab. Such a great family memory.”
Review of Permet rafting on Albania’s wild Vjosa River, with rapids, swimming, expert guides, photos, safety tips, and honest value advice.
“A huge thank you for an incredible adventure! The river, the adrenaline, the team spirit, and the endless positive vibes — all of this will stay in our memory for a long time. Special thanks to the instructors for their support, sense of humor, and the confidence they gave each of us. You made our day unforgettable!”
Float Calgary’s Bow River in a private raft with gear included, city views, flexible timing, and an optional shuttle from West Baker Park.
“Great way to be outdoors! Excellent customer service from all the staff we interacted with. Highly recommend.”
Review of the 3-hour Nantahala River rafting trip, with Class III Nantahala Falls, mountain scenery, family tips, guides, and practical advice.
“VIATOR forgot to change our reservation with the actual host, hence they were NOT able to accommodate us as we thought we were scheduled. Thankfully they were able to put us on a trip 3 hours later, but having driven over an hour to learn such, we wasted almost a complete day of our vacation waiting. The tour company suggested we book directly to avoid such mismanagement...”
Review of Royal Gorge rafting near Cañon City, with Class IV-V rapids, expert guides, gear, shuttle service, price, tips, and FAQs.
“Our guide, Ethan Marsh was an amazing guide who taught us how to work together to safely get through the level 3-4 rapids. No one bounced out and yet we enjoyed exciting rapids. Ethan was cheerful and provided history about the river and its surrounding areas along the way. The route included more rapids than many of the area rafting companies. We would return.”
Drive a tuk tuk through rural Chiang Mai, visit elephants and a mountain temple, raft a quiet river, and enjoy lunch on a small-group day tour.
“This was a really fun day driving through remote areas that I would not have seen otherwise. They give you instruction and you practice driving your TukTuk before you head out on the road. You get to feed and bathe the elephants in the rivRead more”
Raft 11 kilometers through Ubud’s rainforest, waterfalls, and class II and III rapids, with guides, gear, buffet lunch, and optional pickup.
Review of Jamaica’s ATV, bamboo rafting, horseback ride and swim tour, with costs, itinerary details, tips, drawbacks and booking advice.
“Great time, really enjoyed every part, from horseback to the ATV. Driver (Jermaine) was great and found time to get us some food. Would definitely tour with him again!”
Review of Boise River rafting with gentle rapids, wildlife, swimming, gear, snacks, photos, and helpful guides for all skill levels.
“Guide was really nice and knowledgeable. Great experience for vacation as they provided everything you need.”
Raft Bali’s Telaga Waja River through cliffs, waterfalls, rice fields, and rapids, with safety gear, guides, lunch, and optional pickup.
“Yoga was an excellent guide down the stunning natural landscapes the river presents. we saw lots of Waterfalls and forest, truly stunning to enjoy non touristy areas on the 2.5 hours down the river. a lot of fun and suitable for all.”
Raft Norway’s Raundal River through continuous grade 3 rapids, with expert guides, mountain views, quality gear, and practical tips.
“We had an amazing time. Fin, our instructor, was the best!!! He was professional and warm and friendly. We loved the experience, but we’re hoping for more time rafting and less time around logistics. There was one part where we had to get out of the rafts to hike around a waterfall, so that felt like a waste of the limited precious time that we had, but other than those two comments, it was a really great experience all around.”
Review of Deschutes River rafting in Maupin, with class III and IV rapids, canyon views, safety tips, value advice, and FAQs.
“Friendly and entertaining guides. Good rapids. Nice quieter areas of the river for getting out of the boat and cooling off. Fun riding the bull options.”
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