International Rafting Federation

International Rafting Federation

Recreational Rafting - Database of Rivers

This page is a link to as many runnable rivers as possible. Links may take you to a general description or may take you to a tour operator that is running a section of this river.

If you would like us to add your river to our database, then send us the details of your river in the format listed below.

AUSTRIA
Imster Gorge

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
Tara and Drina Rivers

CANADA
Kicking Horse River
Jacques-Cartier River

CROATIA
Mreznica river

INDIA
Ganga River
Alaknanda River
Bhagirathi River
Kali/Sarda River
Brahmaputra River
Subansari River Expedition
Sutlej River
Tons river
Zanskar River
Indus River
Lohit River
Lidder river
Ravi River
Teesta River

NEW ZEALAND
Hokitika river
Karamea River
Mokihinui River
Perth River
Waiatoto River
Wanganui
Whataroa

NORWAY
Rana River

PANAMA
Chagres River

ROMANIA
Jiu River

TURKEY
Dalaman River
Coruh River

Imster Gorge - Imst-Haiming, Tirol , Austria , Alpes, Europe

How to get there: Contact Natur Pur (www.rafting-canyoning.de) or any tourist information close to Imst, Haiming or Sautens in Tirol .
Haiming and Imst are on the banks of the Tyrolean Inn and they are easy to reach, lying directly on the autobahn between Innsbruck and Landeck. It is a centre for some of the best rivers in Austria so is home to many rafting companies

River description: Class II and III. The river Inn in Austria is the ideal rafting playground. It is also the most popular and significant river for white water sports in the alpine region. It is characterized by spectacular big wild water without any visible rocks and boulders between the city of Imst and the village of Haiming . Due to the width of the river and no large obstacles this can be considered a 'safe river' from start to finish in most times. The huge amounts of water flowing down in spring and early summer, creates awesome waves and stoppers, changing your rafting tour into an unforgettable adventure.

Commercial companies running it:
Natur Pur Outdoorsports GmbH (www.rafting-canyoning.de),
Dorfstr. 7, A-6432 Sautens/Ötztal,
Tel.: +49 8052 711333 or Tel.:+43 5252 20157
Fax: +49 8052 5427
E-Mail: info@natur-pur.org;

Oetztaler Outdoorsports GmbH (www.outdoor-parcours.com).

For maps, pictures and more check it out:

http://www.rafting-canyoning.de/cpg/index.php?cat=37

Chagres River - Northeast of Panama City, Panama, Central America, past Cerro Azul Mountains.

How to get there: Contact Aventuras Panama or else be ready to contract an extreme 4x4 vehicle and driver, mules and labor to get gear through a jungle trail, and a motor boat piragua to get out when the river encounters Madden Lake. Usually from june through january it is possible to shorten the way to Chagres River by putting in at Rio Piedras, its tributary.

River description: Class II and III. It is not only rafting but a jungle experience. It is the closest remote jungle out of Panama City: Chagres National Park. Commercial trips are usually more than 12 hrs, starting at 5:00 am and returning around 7:00 pm. The trip is called the Chagres Challenge and there is no other way to make it shorter. With out having the logistics set up by a third party it could take you up to 2-3 days to do this journey.

Commercial companies running it. Aventuras Panama, http://www.aventuraspanama.com , pioneered this adventure in 1994 and still is the only company that runs it.

Photos: For maps, pictures and more check it out HERE ( http://www.aventuraspanama.com/WGIRAS/GIRAS_EN/chagreschallenge.htm )

Tara and Drina Rivers - Bosnia & Herzegovina

How to get there: near the City of Foca.

River Description: the canyon of the river Tara is one of the most deepest in the world. Then, the river Tara is the biggest reservoir of the drinking water in Europe. The rafting journey is very exciting and its 120 kilometers long with a numbered of falls and water rapids.

Companies running it: http://www.raftingtara.com

Kicking Horse River in Golden British Columbia Canada

How to get there: Located in Golden British Columbia (The Canadian Rockies). Best transportation is via the Calgary International airport and via car.

River Description �Rapids grades run from 2 to 4 plus. Mostly continuous rapids. The Kicking Horse River is a designated Canadian Heritage River, a status only a small percentage of rivers in Canada are fortunate enough to receive.

Companies running it: www.alpinerafting.com; www.canadianwhitewater.com

You can get more information on the kicking horse at http://www.alpinerafting.com/kicking_horse_river/kicking_horse_information.htm

Rana River in North of Norway

The Rana River is in the North of Norway in Mo i Rana, The river stars about 80 km north at the Arctic Circle

The best way to get here is to fly to Bodo or Mo i Rana. The river is runable from end of Mai to end of September. The high water period is normaly in mid June.

The river is mainly a pool and drop width som continous parts. Depending of water level grade 2 - 6. Rana is quite big volume river and on high water you have some nasty wirlpools and eddy lines. Normaly easy scouting and portage.

Our base is 40 km north of Mo i Rana, Please contact us and we spend a cup of coffee or fresh arctic river water, and give you directions were to paddle, put in, take out.

For further information contact us at post@arctic-rafting.com or visit our web site. www.arctic-rafting.com. Tel: +47 41 60 23 20

Romania

The Romanian Adventure Center offer for 2005 includes the new program for extreme sports, x-sports. Activities are organized in the Western part of the Romanian Carpathians, more precisely in the mountains which are guarding the Narrow path of the river Jiu (44 km), Retezat, Valcan, Parang.

This region has a unique potential regarding practicing mountain sports. Here you can find fast water, water falls and mountain lakes, ideal places for practicing rafting, kayak-canoe and scuba diving, but also a large number of caves and calcareous forms (Polovragi, Pestera Muierilor, Izverna) where there are organized cave-diving activities and descends in caves. There is also an excellent system of escalating paths, situated on narrow keys dug by rivers, with vertical walls, with different degrees of difficulty for climbing, which makes it doable for every category of climbers, advanced or even beginners. "X-sports" is addressing all fans or extreme sensations, movement and extreme adventure, no matter the age or level of athletic preparation

Rafting . the crossing of the narrow path of the river Jiu on the course of which there are water falls and waters running at high speed. The descend is made in boats of 6 persons.

Contact: office@romanianadventure.ro

Dalaman River Mugla Turkey

The Dalaman River is in southwest Turkey . about 1,5 hours from the tourist resorts of Marmaris and Fethiye, 3 hours from Bodrum and Kas..

Dalaman Airport is the nearest airport which is served by charter flights from all over Europe during the months May to October. The river base is 50 km�s from the Airport.

The Dalaman River used to have three sections that were suitable for rafting. Due to construction of a dam in finished in 2001, we still have two sections left. The put in is reached by driving up into the mountain and experiencing real Turkish village scenery. Since 2007 this section has been dam release.

The main rafting river, low volume technical pool drops, is generally class 3 but with one class 4 rapid. The high water season is April to May but the river is runnable all year round.

The trip about 3 / 3,5 hours and it is suitable for rafts and kayaks.

The third section of the river is about the same length, starting further upstream. This headwater trip has been described by some~~one~~ who know as some of the best technical rafting to be had. The main section is about 2 kms long of class 4 / 4+. This part of the river is usually done as an overnight trip. At the start of this section another dam has been started in Nov 2008.

For further information or help and advice on other rivers in Turkey , contact::

1) ALTERNATIF � TURKEY : www.alternatifraft.com e-mail: info@alternatifoutdoor.com Phone : 90.252.417 27 202) Alternatif Outdoor has had a permanent base on the Dalaman River since 1994. It runs daily rafting operations and supports independent kayakers/river runners.

2) ECORAFT - TURKEY : www.ecoraft.com e-mail: info@ecoraft.com Phone : 90.216 414 2590 (4 lines)

Jacques-Cartier River in Qu�bec, Canada
How to get here: Located 30 minutes in car from Quebec City. Fly to Quebec City Airport and then call New Wave Expeditions to take arrangement for transportation.

River description: The Jacques-Cartier River takes its source in the Jacques-Cartier Lake in the Laurentians Park. It runs 177km to the St-Lawrence River near Donnacona. Four sections of this river make up the daily fare of New Wave Expeditions. The most renowned section is called Tewkesbury. Rapids grades run from 2 to 5 with drops and this section is recommended for rafting and advanced paddlers.

To get more informations about the river, contact us at info@expeditionsnouvellevague.com

To obtain more information about the Jacques-Cartier River, visit: www.newwaveexpeditions.com/riviereJC.asp

Commercial companies running it. www.newwaveexpeditions.com

Mreznica river- city of Slunj, Karlovac region, Croatia

The river Mreznica iz located near the city of Slunj, in the Karlovac region. To get to it one must take the D1 road through Slunj to Kukački and Ogulin towards Primi�lje and drive until you reach the bridge over the river Mreznice, where there is a road next to the bridge going into the Canyon park Vrela Mreznice. It is located 18km from Slunj.

Slunj was the host town for the 2008. Euro rafting cup held in april, and it will be again as it offers the best conditions for such an event.

Best way of transport is private transport or commercial- bus. The nearest aeroport is in Zagreb, a 2 hour drive.

The river is one of the most beautifull in all Croatia, with amazing scenery, small waterfalls, kaskades, canyonns and so on. It's runnable from may to september and best for rafting and kayaking. High water period is normally in mid may. The trip lasts for up to 3 hours.

Company running it: Slunjčica d.d. for tourism and hospitality from the city Slunj. The company has a 50 year old tradition in tourism in this region. It offers kamping and water sports in it's new Canyon park Vrela Mreznice, hospitality in it's Pansion Park and great gastronomy offers in it's restaurants.

For more information and photoes of the river Mreznica visite our web site: http://www.slunjcica.hr

Tel: +385 47 777-444
Fax: +385 47 777-177
e-mail: slunjcica1@ka.t-com.hr

Waiatoto River , New Zealand , South Island , West Coast

How to get there: Fly into Hokitika, rent a car or take a shuttle to the town of Haast . Eco Rafting offer pick up from the Franz Joseph and Fox glaciers or from Haast.

River description: 2-3 day Helicopter access wilderness rafting, Grade 3/4 pool drop, awesome alpine scenery. Suitable for paddle rafts and kayaks.

Commercial companies running it.
Sweet As/Eco Rafting Adventures
Grade 5 Heli rafting specialists
West Coast; South Island; New Zealand
info@ecorafting.co.nz
www.ecorafting.co.nz
Free ph 0508 669 675
International ph 0064 21 523426

Photos:
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Perth River , New Zealand , South Island , West Coast. Franz Joseph Glacier

How to get there: Fly into Hokitika, rent a car or take a shuttle bus to the Town of Whataroa or drive to the river.

River description: Helicopter access wilderness rafting. Grade 5+, long steep technical rapids, pool drop, big drops, lots of sieves, portages, flows through deep granite canyon. Suitable for paddle rafts and kayaks.

Commercial companies running it.
Sweet As/Eco Rafting Adventures
Grade 5 Heli rafting specialists
West Coast; South Island; New Zealand
info@ecorafting.co.nz
www.ecorafting.co.nz
Free ph 0508 669 675
International ph 0064 21 523426

Photos:
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Whataroa River , New Zealand , South Island , West Coast.

How to get there: Fly into Hokitika, rent a car, drive 1 hour south to the river or take a shuttle bus. Close to Franz Joseph Glacier

Raftable from October to April, Eco Rafting offer pick up from Hokitika.

River description: Helicopter access or walk in wilderness rafting, Grade 4/5, technical pool drop flowing through 2 deep granite canyons. 2 portages. Suitable for paddle rafts, oar rafts and kayaks.

Commercial companies running it.
Sweet As/Eco Rafting Adventures
Grade 5 Heli rafting specialists
West Coast; South Island; New Zealand
info@ecorafting.co.nz
www.ecorafting.co.nz
Free ph 0508 669 675
International ph 0064 21 523426

Photos:
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Wanganui River , New Zealand , South Island , West Coast.

How to get there: Fly into Hokitika, rent a car or take a shuttle bus to Hari Hari or directly to the river, Eco Rafting offer pick up from Hokitika

River description: Helicopter access or walk in wilderness rafting, Grade 2/3+. longer rapid sections with grade 2 in between. Natural hot pools at the lunch spot, suitable for Oar rafts, paddle rafts, catarafts, kayaks.

Commercial companies running it.
Sweet As/Eco Rafting Adventures
Grade 5 Heli rafting specialists
West Coast; South Island; New Zealand
info@ecorafting.co.nz
www.ecorafting.co.nz
Free ph 0508 669 675
International ph 0064 21 523426

Photos:
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Hokitika river, New Zealand , South Island , West Coast, fly into Hokitika

How to get there: Eco Rafting offer pick up from Hokitika

River description: Helicopter access wilderness river, Grade 3/4, tight, technical pool drop flowing through deep granite canyons. Suitable for kayaks and paddle rafts.

Commercial companies running it.
Sweet As/Eco Rafting Adventures
Grade 5 Heli rafting specialists
West Coast; South Island; New Zealand
info@ecorafting.co.nz
www.ecorafting.co.nz
Free ph 0508 669 675
International ph 0064 21 523426

Photos:
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Mokihinui River , New Zealand , South Island , West Coast.

How to get there: fly into Hokitika, rent a car or take a shuttle bus to Mokihinui Town . Raftable year round, commercial companies offer pick up from Hokitika.

River description: Helicopter access wilderness rafting, Grade 4/5 pool drop, steep technical rapids, very continuous. 2 sections-2 day upper north branch and 1 day main branch. Suitable for kayaks and paddle rafts.

Commercial companies running it.
Sweet As/Eco Rafting Adventures
Grade 5 Heli rafting specialists
West Coast; South Island; New Zealand
info@ecorafting.co.nz
www.ecorafting.co.nz
Free ph 0508 669 675
International ph 0064 21 523426

Photos:
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Karamea River , New Zealand ,

How to get there: Fly into Hokitika, rent a car or take a shuttle bus to the town of Karamea . Raftable year round.

River description: Helicopter access wilderness Grade 5, Big water pool drop, long continuous rapids, average flows of 150 cumecs. Long rapids with some portages. There are 2 sections, 1 day heli access and a 3 day heli access, world class trout fishing. Good for oar frames, paddle rafts, catarafts, kayaking.

Commercial companies running it.
Sweet As/Eco Rafting Adventures
Grade 5 Heli rafting specialists
West Coast; South Island; New Zealand
info@ecorafting.co.nz
www.ecorafting.co.nz
Free ph 0508 669 675
International ph 0064 21 523426

Photos:
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Coruh River ( Pronounced as Chrouh ), North East Turkey

How to get there:
Nearest town is Erzurum. public transport or commercial companies - Intercity Bus service and THY (Turkish Airlines) Flight between 2 and 6 daily flights from Istanbul daily *** best Fl No 662

River description:
Grade 4/5 Pool-drop, continuous. Best for raft, 8 person paddle rafts with guide. kayak: experienced grade 5 kayakers. Terrain it goes through: Coruh flows through spectacular canyons and narrow, fertile valleys of orchards and tiny paddy fields, past ancient ruined castles, all set against a backdrop of magnificent rugged mountains.

Coruh River can best be run in 5 days, each day offering a different section. Highlights include Ispir Gorge, Grade 5 Yusefeli Gorge and Barhal tributary. Sections of Coruh are being dammed. This classic high water river is best run in May/June. 8 person paddle rafts and experienced grade 5 kayakers will enjoy Coruh.

Coruh flows through spectacular canyons and narrow, fertile valleys of orchards and tiny paddy fields, past ancient ruined castles, all set against a backdrop of magnificent rugged mountains and additional day of walking can be added to the programme.

Length of trip. 4-6 Days

Different sections available. Main River , Yusufeli Gorge, Barhal Tributary river

Commercial companies running it.
Alternatif Outdoor: e-mail: info@alternatifoutdoor.com. www.alternatifraft.com We are the longest established and most experienced outdoor activity company in Turkey . The owner has many years� experience as a professional river and outdoor guide, and his active involvement in the business includes frequent guiding. As a result he takes a personal interest in each tour, ensuring that the quality of service and attention to detail remains high. In addition, Alternatif is the only Turkish company to operate rafting tours on the Coruh, and has been running trips on this river since 1992. Our guides� local knowledge of the language, the area and the people will add an extra dimension to your holiday.

How to have your river included here

Name of River :

Where it is: country name, area name, nearest town to base from, city one should fly in to.

How to get there: best with own transport, public transport or commercial companies? Availability?

River description: What grade? Pool-drop, continuous? Best for what type of craft: raft, canoe, kayak, etc? Terrain it goes through. Length of trip. Different sections available. Etc, etc.

Commercial companies running it. List names, contact details, website and if possible, a very short description of the company.

Photos: one photo best describing the river, or a collage that you have created, or good links. Must be in .jpg format.

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