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River Tubing Around the World: 15 Floats to Book

41 tours  ·  from $8 a head

An hour in a rubber ring is the cheapest river day there is. The 15 below compare the length of the float, whether a guide comes along and what happens to your phone and your shoes.

Pai: Jungle Tubing River Excursion with DJs & Foam Party - Check in at Revolution Hostel before noon
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Pai: Jungle Tubing River Excursion with DJs & Foam Party

1.Pai: Jungle Tubing River Excursion with DJs & Foam Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 860 reviews · 6 hours · from $14Our pick

Spend six hours tubing through Pai Valley with live DJs, foam cannons, body paint, games, free food, and drinks at several riverside stops. Ollie and the English-speaking crew help keep check-in and transfers easy. Bring swimwear, cash, a towel, and clothes for the ride home.

“The tour looks amazing and we’re looking forward to getting started. Staff are super friendly and helpful and Oli got everything sorted nice and easy for us so no stress when we turned up.”

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River Tubing Fiji, Navua River - The Longboat Upstream Through Rainforest and Gorges
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River Tubing Fiji, Navua River

2.River Tubing Fiji, Navua River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 815 reviews · from $93Top rated

Spend about five and a half hours exploring Fiji’s Navua River. You’ll ride a longboat through rainforest and gorges, visit a Fijian village, walk through a plantation, swim at a waterfall, eat a riverside lunch, and float downstream through gentle rapids with guides such as Ben, Nick, and Nem.

“We had an awesome time with Ben and Patrick as our guides. The day was very well organised with our pickup at 7:30 from the intercontinental, we had one other stop and arrived around 9:45. The tour included a boat trip through the Navua river past waterfalls, rainforest and amazing birds. We visited the local village and were given a tour of their farm/garden. We then visited a waterfall which we were able to swim under. Absolutely spectacular. We were then provided lunch (get the coconut fish!!) and prepared for tubing. The tubing was stunning, we had a little bit of rain which was actually lovely as we floated down…”

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Triple Action pack Combo (Blue Hole, Horse back riding and river tubing) - White River tubing, the day’s quiet reset
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Triple Action pack Combo (Blue Hole, Horse back riding and river tubing)

3.Triple Action pack Combo (Blue Hole, Horse back riding and river tubing)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · from $141

You’ll combine horseback riding in St. Ann’s Bay, White River tubing, and Blue Hole jumps in about five hours. Drivers such as Courtney, Sean, Adrian, and Tyrone provide air-conditioned transfers and local context. Expect water, moderate exertion, group travel, and cash tips at several stops.

“I loved my tour guide and driver they were amazing! I did way more than I thought and felt my money was way beyond the worth!”

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Rainforest River Tubing from Cairns - What the river ride actually feels like
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Rainforest River Tubing from Cairns

4.Rainforest River Tubing from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 668 reviews · from $68

Float the Mulgrave River near Cairns on a twin-chamber tube with certified guides, gentle rapids, and rainforest views. Pickup, gear, transport, and a snack are included. Expect a wet 4.5-hour outing, with roughly 90 minutes to two hours on the water, depending on conditions.

“Unorganised poor supervision not worth the money too big of a group no respect given to customers just disappointed”

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Çorovoda: Osumi Canyon Rafting/River Tubing Tour - Getting ready in a wetsuit and helmet
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Çorovoda: Osumi Canyon Rafting/River Tubing Tour

5.Çorovoda: Osumi Canyon Rafting/River Tubing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 438 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $61

Meet your English-speaking guide at Hotel Guri in Çorovoda at 10:30. Depending on the season and water level, you will raft or float by tube through Osumi Canyon, stopping at the Cathedral, Waterfall of Love, and Sugar Waterfall. Guides such as Kristian, Julio, and Rati are known for careful instruction and fun group hosting.

“Amazing experience. Guides took care of us very well and made it an enjoyable day. The drive up to the meeting point is very long and on tight bendy roads with lots of potholes, just something for people to be aware of”

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Cairns or Northern Beaches: Rainforest River Tubing - What the five-hour outing feels like
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Cairns or Northern Beaches: Rainforest River Tubing

6.Cairns or Northern Beaches: Rainforest River Tubing

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 372 reviews · 5 hours · from $53

Float for up to 90 minutes on the Mulgrave River with at least two guides nearby, gentle rapids, clear rainforest water, and hotel pickup. This relaxed Foaming Fury trip suits ages 5 and up, but low water can mean paddling at times. Bring swimwear and sunscreen.

“excellent time, the staff were very friendly, informative and helpful. the time down the river was so much better than expected, didn't want it to end. only criticism I would say is at getting set up every thing looked a bit chaotic as everything was it a big pile and was free for all, would be nice if it was a bit more organised to find the correct shoe/helmet sizes.”

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River Rapids Waterfalls Tubing and Beach Adventure with Transport - Bamboo shade, a rope swing, and an old stone bridge
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River Rapids Waterfalls Tubing and Beach Adventure with Transport

7.River Rapids Waterfalls Tubing and Beach Adventure with Transport

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

You’ll float the Rio Bueno with a guide such as Andre, Travis, or Pelican, stopping for a rope swing and possible waterfall swim before paddling to Bengal Beach. Life jackets, helmets, tubes, transport, and beach time are included, though river conditions can change the route.

“Do it! Fun! Relaxing! Beautiful countryside. Iatolla, our guide, was entertaining and funny! Rafting was a great surprise!”

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Berat Rafting, Kayaking & River Tubing – Osumi Canyons - Getting ready for the river
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Berat Rafting, Kayaking & River Tubing – Osumi Canyons

8.Berat Rafting, Kayaking & River Tubing – Osumi Canyons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

From Berat, you travel to the Osumi Canyons for roughly two hours on the river, passing waterfalls, cathedral-like rock walls, and narrow bends. Guides such as Bledi, Enver, and Renato have been praised for safety and good humor. Low summer water may mean canyon walking and swimming instead of rafting.

“My daughter (12) and me decided to do this rafting adventure. And it was absolutely worth it! The adventure was perfectly organized. Every question we had beforehand, was directly answered. Everyone was so nice and helpful. And the rafting itself was real fun!!! The guides were great- you can feel that they really like what they're doing. We had such a good time! The rafting was exciting and the landscape absolutely breathtaking! Seeing the Canyoning from this perspective reminded me of the pictures in Lord of the Rings. We loved it! I highly recommend this rafting tour!”

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Ubud: Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch - From hotel pickup to the Pakerisan River
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Ubud: Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch

9.Pakerisan Jungle River Tubing Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 281 reviews · 2 hours · from $16

You’ll tube for about 1.5 hours on the Pakerisan River with safety equipment, an English-speaking guide, waterfall stops, showers, towels, and optional pickup across Bali. Gentle rapids suit beginners, while cold water, steps, and extra photo charges are worth noting.

“The activity was absolutely epic! The guides were the true stand outs of the activity, ensuring the whole adventure ran smoothly and safety was top priority. My partner and I always felt safe and genuinely had the time of our lives, SOOO much fun. Great for all skill levels, guides were always nearby. Would absolutely recommend. They also took the best photos of the trip (saves your phone from getting wet) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟+ stars!”

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Pai: Tipsy Tubing River Excursion with DJs & Games - Starting at Pai Authentic Travel with DJ Jordin
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Pai: Tipsy Tubing River Excursion with DJs & Games

10.Pai: Tipsy Tubing River Excursion with DJs & Games

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 258 reviews · from $8Best value

Join Odd and the Pai Authentic Travel team for a five-hour float down the Pai River. DJ Jordin starts the day, DJ Lukat plays at Smile Camp, and DJ CMC leads the final party at River Chillax Bar. Bring cash, swimwear, and a change of clothes.

“Such a fun day, one of the highlights of our trip xx”

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Tanama River Cave Tubing - The hike is the real main event
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Tanama River Cave Tubing

11.Tanama River Cave Tubing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 242 reviews · from $110

At Aventureo PR near Arecibo, you’ll hike through the Tanama Forest, wade upstream, pass through small caves, and finish with a relaxing tube ride. Guides such as Jose, Cesar, and Omar lead the route, provide safety gear, explain the area, and send adventure photos afterward.

“Wear shoes with good tread. It’s a lot of hiking over muddy hilly terrain and then fording in the river over river stones. There’s a lot of swimming and everything will get wet. There is a LOT of hiking up the river. The tubing part was the last half hour of the six hour adventure. Bring a dry bag and one for your cell phone. The guide will hold your car keys so car will be secure. You meet at the location then drive to another location. The hike to the river is VERY steep up then down. I’m glad I am in good physical shape. The location is BEAUTIFUL,…”

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Whitewater River Tubing in Llangollen - What the River Dee route feels like
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Whitewater River Tubing in Llangollen

12.Whitewater River Tubing in Llangollen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83

Join Bearded Men Adventures in Llangollen for a three-hour River Dee tubing trip. You’ll travel from the meeting point to Horseshoe Falls, learn safe river skills, then ride calm stretches and rapids with guides such as Jack, Flynn, Alex, Saul, Jason, or Hugh.

“It's good bouncing around the rapids but the ring is hard to control. Wish the water level was slightly higher so we don't get slowed down by the rocks. The river wasn't cold at all”

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Montego Bay River Tubing & Bamboo Beach Club + Lunch & Cocktails - Walking to the Rio Bueno launch point
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Montego Bay River Tubing & Bamboo Beach Club + Lunch & Cocktails

13.Montego Bay River Tubing & Bamboo Beach Club + Lunch & Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 161 reviews · from $99

Float gentle Rio Bueno rapids with guides such as Dwayne, Davian, or Otis, then relax at Bamboo Beach Club with rum punch, cocktail demonstrations, and a four-course Jamaican tapas lunch. Expect a scenic drive, mild water, and some walking, with water shoes and sunscreen strongly advised.

“Our tour guide Peta-Gaye and driver Dell were amazing. Peta gave us great facts about Jamaica and even taught us a few Jamaican sayings. Xavier was our guide on the river tubing. He was very friendly and kind. Be sure to pack bug repellent for the mosquitoes. While at the Bamboo beach lounge we were served a delicious lunch and cocktails while relaxing in the beautiful water. I'm happy we booked this excursion.”

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Ubud: River Cave Tubing Adventure with Lunch - Lunch after the canal
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Ubud: River Cave Tubing Adventure with Lunch

14.River Cave Tubing Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 126 reviews · 40 minutes - 7 hours · from $24

Ride a tube through 13 to 15 river caves near Tegalalang, including three dark passages, with English-speaking guides such as Ketut, Madi, or Putu. Expect a gentle, scenic outing rather than wild rapids, followed by fried rice or noodles, drinks, and optional ATV riding.

“This was very fun!! It is a fairly relaxed tubing experience but we went through really cool tunnels, spotting geckos and even a baby bird. The guides were hilarious, helpful and ensured our safety. Krista and Yuda had us laughing the entire way, and took photos for us. Really recommend!”

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From Split: River Tubing on Cetina River - Getting fitted out in neoprene gear
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From Split: River Tubing on Cetina River

15.River Tubing on Cetina River

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 121 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $47

From Split, head to Zadvarje for a relaxed but active float on the Cetina River. You will use a tube, helmet, life vest, neoprene gear, and boots as guides such as Elizabeth, Luka, and Damjan lead you through calm water, small rapids, and a waterfall stop. Optional transport makes the rural setting easier to reach.

“The highlight of our trip, absolutely! Will do this every year”

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