Best White Water Rafting in Rio de Janeiro with Lunch Included !
Overview
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8 hours
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This tour gives travelers a good oportunity to not only have fun in the river, but to get to know a charming part of Rio de Janeiro state.
Our Rafting Trip happens 2 hours away by car, from Rio de Janeiro city, in the country side of Rio state in the Paraibuna river. This river is located in a town called Três Rios ,about 170 km from Rio city
The whole trip takes about 8 to 9 hours, with about 2 hours of pure adrenaline.
The rapids on Paraibuna river are usually safe and fun for families and groups of friends, ranging from level 1 to 3. Price includes pick up and drop off in Rio city, rafting, guiding services and equipment rentals ( lifevests, helmets, paddles)
We offer free high resolution gopro photos and video, sent after a few days via email, with a dropbox link to access it.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 10 years
Dress code is casual
take extra shoes, clothes, shoes and towel
A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
A maximum of 30 people per booking
Subject to favorable river conditions.
we do not provide wetsuits
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Our tour starts with a pick up in Rio city, at major hotels at 7:00 am. After driving for 2 hs we reach Três Rios city and our head quarters by the river side. After wearing the equipment and going through some safety instructions, we go into the Paraibuna river for an approximate 2 hours ride ( according to the water level and rapids speed ) The rapids on Paraibuna river and mostly safe and fun. In rare ocasions the water level may not be suitable for rafting, so customers will be advised about that a day before, so they can pick another date for the ride ( in case they are available, otherwise we will issue a full refund) During the ride, travelers will not only enjoy the river, but also the landscape around it, with its gourgeous mountains of the Atlantic forest, as well as beautiful ranches . Photos are charged separately But a link to access the Photos and videos of your adventure are provided for free, via email, a few days after the ride, in exchange for a review :) A nice lunch is included and provided after the ride, except beverages and desserts.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Professional instructor
Use of helmet, lifevest, paddle and raft
Transport by air-conditioned van, minivan or car
Gratuities
wetsuit
Pickup points
Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Avenida Atlantica 4240, Copacabana Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Options
White Water Rafting in Rio de
Duration: 8 hours: This tour takes approximately 8 hours round trip as it includes transportation from Rio de Janeiro city and bilingual guides
Air conditioned cars, minivans
Pickup included
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
clarefX7842ZZ,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much fun on this day! We felt really safe with the guides but also had an exhilarating experience in the rapids. The lunch after was delicious, and a special thank you to our driver who picked us up and brought us home after!
Going down rios in Rio 🛥️
Scenic47757809604,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day! Don’t forget to put sunscreen on 🤣 Even if we didn’t speak portuguese they made sure we had someone to translate for us. Lunch was also very good
AMAZING, TOTALLY WORTH IT
michaelsZ4687NB,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was freakin great! The driver and tour guide were great (speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese, extremely knowledgeable and friendly, it was really fun, and the woman who made lunch was a sweetheart, also all the dogs were freaking awesome!!
Amazing
J3058DSryank,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A truly wonderful tour! Bernardo was awesome and me and my two teenagers had so much fun. From pick up at our hotel to the river and then back was flawless. I can’t say enough about the cool hostel where we were given a room to change after rafting and an absolutely delicious lunch surrounded by amazing gardens. Highly recommended this tour!
Super Fun Adventure in Rio
567jrg,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much fun. The food was amazing. And we made so much friends during the adventure highly recommend to anyone trying to have fun in Rio. Our driver Bernardo was the best.
Enjoy yourselves on this wonderful white water rafting trip
U4382GDphile,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with the Rio adventure team. Really organised and friendly, knowledgable. Beautiful area and river paddle was spot on perfect for our level of experience, in safe hands with this team. A lunch was also provided which was the icing on the cake - great job. Thank you for making our trip so delightfully memorable.
Bachelor Trip
Climber67225699317,Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience rafting with rio adventures. They took great care of us during our excursion, I would definitely recommend choosing them!!!!
Don't drink or brush with water in Rio De Jeneiro
donalddQ8369UV,Oct 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Do not drink the city water out use it to brush... Stayed on Nova Friburgo first week the water is amazing. Next week the city of Rio De Janeiro.... Can't be more than 5 minutes from a toilet...
The best!
C4194HX ,Sep 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our first day in Rio and we started it with rafting from Rio Adventures and 100% it was the best choice to explore Rio! Unforgettable memories and amazing experience! Many times thank you to our guide Alexander!
Super rafting
anetadR7704SB,Sep 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our rafting tour was amazing! The quide was very kind, professional and gave us lots of usefull tips about Rio de Janeiro. We will recommend it to our friends
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