RAFTING AND WATERFALL DAYS

Where to Raft to a Waterfall: the 15 Best Days Worldwide

30 trips  ·  from $27 a head

Some rivers run past a waterfall, a few go over one. These 15 days combine the boat with a fall you can stand under, priced and clear about how much walking is involved.

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

Spend a full day near Chiang Mai feeding rescued elephants, swimming at a waterfall, eating Thai lunch, and rafting the Mae Wang River.

“Meeting point was close to my hotel. Everyone was friendly and welcoming from the start. Mr Suriya was our guide. We had an action packed day. It was such a humbling experience to feed and bathe with the elephants. Lunch was good with watermelon afterwards. Yummy 🤤 All the staff at the sanctuary were really happy so it shows they truly love the elephants. I did a lot of research before I booked this tour as wanted to visit an ethical place. After lunch and the elephants we learnt how to make their “protein” balls and we fed them those too. We then did the rafting and that was another…”

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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour - Bamboo rafting through the forest
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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

Khaolak: Bamboo Rafting, Waterfalls, and Turtle Conservation - What Low Water Means From February to May
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Khaolak: Bamboo Rafting, Waterfalls, and Turtle Conservation

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

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

Review of Khao Lak bamboo rafting, turtle conservation, and waterfall swimming, with practical tips, costs, timing, and honest advice.

“Our guide Winnie was brilliant, very friendly, helpful and informative. The whole trip was amazing from swimming at the waterfalls to all the gorgeous turtles. The bamboo rafting was an awesome experience, with another opportunity to swim. Topped off with a visit to Phuket old town. Quaint streets , bars and shops. Stunning! 10/10”

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Bali ATV Quad Bike Through Tunnel, Waterfall, White Water Rafting - Hotel pickup and the two-site schedule
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Bali ATV Quad Bike Through Tunnel, Waterfall, White Water Rafting

Kaituna River and Tutea Falls Whitewater Rafting - Arriving at the red and yellow rafting base
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Kaituna River and Tutea Falls Whitewater Rafting

Clearwater, BC, Rafting, Finish in Canadas waterfall capital! - Safety Comes Before the First Rapid
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Clearwater, BC, Rafting, Finish in Canadas waterfall capital!

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

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

Raft 14 km of Clearwater River rapids in Wells Gray Park with expert guides, included gear, and a thrilling 3.5-hour run.

“Really professional company with experienced guides. A good informative safety talk ahead of hitting the rapids. Glad I paid attention! We got a more exciting experience than we were expecting! Many Thanks!”

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Zambezi River Class IV-V White-Water Rafting from Victoria Falls - The 7:30 a.m. start and ride to the river
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Zambezi River Class IV-V White-Water Rafting from Victoria Falls

7.Zambezi River Class IV-V White-Water Rafting from Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · from $140

Review of Victoria Falls white-water rafting on the Zambezi, with Class IV and V rapids, canyon hikes, lunch, drinks, and practical tips.

“The full day rafting experience with Shockwave was one of the highlights of our trip! I was extremely nervous and TT, Silent, and the rest of the rafting team made me feel safe and well taken care of. It was a once in a lifetime experience - highly recommend!”

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Ubud White Water Rafting with Waterfall and Lunch - The 300-step approach to the river
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Ubud White Water Rafting with Waterfall and Lunch

8.Ubud White Water Rafting with Waterfall and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · from $26

Review of Ubud’s Ayung River rafting trip with waterfalls, a swim, buffet lunch, hotel transfers, safety gear, and practical tips.

“A really fun day out! The river wasn’t too turbulent, not many drops etc, but it was a great day out. The river scenery and waterfalls are beautiful, and it was fun splashing other boats on the water. Lunch after was delicious and had a vegetarian option.”

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4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour - Climbing Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall
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4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour

9.4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $88

Review of Chiang Mai’s 4-in-1 tour with Sticky Waterfall, ethical elephants, Karen village, and white water or bamboo rafting.

“This was easily the best tour I have taken in more than 10 years travelling through South East Asia. Absolutely fantastic guide (Mr K), a small group and really fun activities. The elephant sanctuary was great and the elephants treated very well. The rafting was a blast, as was the Sticky Waterfall. I would highly recommend this tour, especially with Mr. K. 🙂”

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Jamaica Martha Brae River Rafting/Dunn’s River Falls Private Tour - A quiet bamboo raft on Martha Brae River
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Jamaica Martha Brae River Rafting/Dunn’s River Falls Private Tour

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

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

Review of Jamaica’s private Martha Brae rafting and Dunn’s River Falls tour, with transport, costs, timing, guides, and booking advice.

“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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Clearwater BC Rafting with time for a waterfall Tour - What the rapids feel like from Class II to Class IV
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Clearwater BC Rafting with time for a waterfall Tour

11.Clearwater BC Rafting with time for a waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 87 reviews · 3h 30m · from $107

Review the Clearwater River rafting trip in Wells Gray Park, with Class II to IV rapids, lava cliffs, cliff-jumping, prices, tips, and FAQs.

“Das Rafting war einfach sensationell!! Ein MUSS, wenn man im Clearwater Stopp macht. Die Guides sind wahnsinnig freundlich und nehmen im Voraus jegliche „Ängste“. Wir haben uns rundum sicher gefühlt und empfehlen es jedem weiter! Unser Guide Elay hat nebenbei noch interessante Infos zur Umgebung geteilt und für super Stimmung gesorgt. Zwischendurch besteht die Möglichkeit im River zu schwimmen oder von einer Klippe zu springen - einfach WOW! Preis und Leistung stimmen hier alle Male. Go for it!!”

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Chiang Mai ATV & White Water Rafting & Trekking to Waterfall - The morning pickup and drive to Maetang
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Chiang Mai ATV & White Water Rafting & Trekking to Waterfall

12.Chiang Mai ATV & White Water Rafting & Trekking to Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 1 day

Review of Chiang Mai’s ATV, rafting, and waterfall trek, with itinerary details, safety advice, value notes, and practical booking tips.

“Tata was a very kind and forthcoming guide. We enjoyed the activities and had a lot of fun! Be aware that you need sneakers for the hike because the trail gets adventurous as you need to climb some passages :)”

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Victoria Falls: Zambezi Half-Day Rafting - The gorge walk is part of the price
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Victoria Falls: Zambezi Half-Day Rafting

13.Zambezi Half-Day Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 4 hours · from $140

Review of Zambezi half-day rafting below Victoria Falls, with class IV to V rapids, gorge hikes, border tips, guides, price, and practical advice.

“The team at Maano is exceptional. They made us feel very safe and made sure we had fun. It’s also more than just whitewater rafting, you get to drive past some of the local villages, enjoy some off-road scenic sights & do a short hike. This is well worth your money! No better way to experience Zambezi!!”

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Chiangmai : A Bamboo Raft Safari , Sticky waterfalls, - Dantewada Land of Angels, pretty but partly theatrical
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Chiangmai : A Bamboo Raft Safari , Sticky waterfalls,

14.Chiangmai : A Bamboo Raft Safari , Sticky waterfalls,

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 8 hours · from $69

Review of Chiang Mai’s bamboo rafting, Dantewada waterfalls, and Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls tour, with practical tips, costs, and advice.

“It was amazing! The sticky waterfalls were great fun, and we were lucky enough to see many elephants up close during the bamboo rafting. We were also provided with a tasty lunch whilst overlooking the elephants. Our tour guide was so lovely and also very knowledgeable. Her van music playlist was also superb 🤙🏻. I would definitely recommend this trip.”

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Bamboo Rafting, Waterfall, lunch, Elephant, and Turtle Tour - Bamboo rafting along Kiang Koo Creek
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Bamboo Rafting, Waterfall, lunch, Elephant, and Turtle Tour

Chiang Mai: ATV, White Water Raft, & Sticky Waterfall Tour - Morning pickup and the drive north
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Chiang Mai: ATV, White Water Raft, & Sticky Waterfall Tour

16★ 4.5ATV, White Water Raft, & Sticky Waterfall Tour76 reviews

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