ADVENTURE TRAVEL
The adventures worth booking.
The 15 most popular white-water rafting tours, with the operator, the run time and the price. The standouts worth planning a trip around, and what each one is actually like once you are out there.
Ethical Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary plus Mae Wang waterfall swim and bamboo rafting. Close encounters, Thai lunch, and a full day out.
Most Popular“Had a great day with the company and our guide Mimi. Felt very personal, educational and it is evident they take care of their elephants. Highly recommend!”
Banff-area Kananaskis Class 2-3 rafting with 10+ rapids, an Olympic race-course section, games, and an optional swim spot for $95.
“Awesome experience. Sam was amazing guide and we had a blast!”
Raft the Kananaskis River from Banff on a beginner-friendly afternoon trip with class 2-3 rapids, included gear, and free photo downloads.
“We recently went river rafting with guide Alex, and it was an unforgettable experience! Alex was knowledgeable, professional, and fun, ensuring everyone felt safe while also having a fantastic time. His expertise in navigating the rapids was impressive, and he shared interesting facts about the river and surrounding nature, enhancing our adventure. I highly recommend…”
Chiang Mai bamboo rafting with hotel transfers and elephant viewing. Calm river float, countryside views, door-to-door service for $46.
“This was a great way to spend a few hours, rafting along was fun and relaxing in equal parts, made all the better for the elephant sightings on route and the ability to spend time watching the elephants at the end of the rafting. Don’t forget swimwear and towel!”
Morning whitewater rafting on Banff’s Bow River through Horseshoe Canyon. Class 3–4 rapids, wetsuits included, optional cliff jump.
“Super friendly and fun staff and an excelent experience overall”
One day from Chiang Mai: 1 hour ATV, 1 hour Maetang River rafting, and a 2-hour jungle trek to a waterfall with lunch included.
“Amazing experience. Full of adrenaline, and good vibes!”
Ethical elephant sanctuary time, a jungle walk, and bamboo rafting on the Wang River from Chiang Mai, plus lunch and transfers.
“This day was just incredible. Bamboo Rafting was so much fun, I'd definitely do it again. and the elephants? It's hard to describe. I'd like to change my carrier and become elephant carer. We had vegetarian Pad Thai and fruit for lunch. It was good.”
A fast-paced Chiang Mai day with ATV riding, Maetang River white water rafting, and a sticky waterfall stop, plus Thai lunch and hotel transport.
“Brilliant day and such lovely and welcoming guide. Well worth it for a full day with 3 activities and he accommodated our big group of 19 people!”
Raft the Mae Taeng River in Chiang Mai with expert guides, Class III–IV rapids, included lunch, and showers after the splash.
“O was so friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed the activity even though it wasn’t a full river with big rapids. There were times to relax and also for the adrenaline to pump”
ATV 40 km in jungle trails and 10 km Mae Taeng class III–IV rafting with lunch, safety gear, and showers.
“To be very honest this activity overpassed my expectations. In this family called 8Adventure is more than an agency, is a group of friendly and playful team. We had an amazing adventure with them in the ATV track which was 40km long and very intensive and fun. After that we had a 10km rafting experience…”
Chiang Mai rafting plus a waterfall trek: hotel pickup, safety-first class III/IV rapids, a 10-meter waterfall swim, and jungle hiking with English guides.
“The waterfall trek was disappointing. I specifically booked it to swim however the water was only knee deep. It was very underwhelming. The rafting however was an amazing experience. Our guide was a total nutcase in the best way but clearly very experienced. I felt safe the entire time.”
Chiang Mai elephants, herbal vitamin-ball making, then Mae Wang bamboo rafting or zipline adventure with lunch in about 6 hours.
“The day was amazing, the guide was so nice and kind. The elephants are well cared for, and the rafting was such a fun experience. The lunch was delicious. Absolutely recommend.”
Thrilling Bow River rafting through Horseshoe Canyon, with Class 2-4 rapids and optional cliff jumps plus provided gear and a post-ride beverage.
“We had a fantastic time. Quynton was very entertain g and knowledgeable pointing out locations where The Revenant was filmed.”
Chiang Mai ATV adventure with a jungle waterfall trek, short whitewater rafting, and a 200cc countryside ATV ride, plus Pad Thai lunch.
“our guide was awesome. his knowledge friendliness and helpfulness really made the trip. nothing to improve it was a brilliant day”
Meet mahouts, feed and bathe elephants, trek to Mae Wang Waterfall, visit Karen Hill, then float bamboo rafts on a calm river.
“Had a fantastic day, pity some if other guest didn't participate. Didn't see any long necks though.”
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