Pacuare River, Costa Rica

Not just by Gallo, the Pacuare River is considered one of the best in the world for rafting due to its spectacular whitewater rapids in a long canyon surrounded by breathtakingly beautiful tropical rainforest.

Tully River, Queensland, AustraliaThe Tully River is voted the number one whitewater rafting river in Australia, with technical and demanding class 3 and 4 rapids plunging through stunning world heritage rainforest. Everyone who came to the IRF 2019 World Rafting Championship certainly treasured the Tully.

Colorado River, Grand Canyon, USAThis famous river tops most lists of the best rafting rivers in the world. The Colorado River through the Grand Canyon is the quintessential whitewater rafting trip with huge rapids, picturesque calm stretches, and some of the best camping ever.

Zambezi River, ZimbabweCalled southern Africa’s “River of Life,” the Zambezi is the fourth largest river on the continent; it flows through six countries and supports millions of people. The section below the 360-foot (110 meter) Victoria Falls, in Zimbabwe, provides some of the most exhilarating whitewater rafting in solid class 4 and 5 rapids.

Futaleufú River, ChileDramatically flowing past towering, glaciated peaks of the Andes Mountains in awe-inspiring Patagonia, the Futaleufú River is known for its powerful, exploding whitewater. While the river begins across the border in Argentina, the internationally acclaimed rapids are all on the Chilean side.

Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Idaho, USAThe Middle Fork of the Salmon River is known as another of North America’s most iconic river rafting experiences. Set in a federally protected wilderness area, the long, 104-mile (167 km) journey is nothing short of spectacular with snowcapped peaks towering over granite canyons thick with forests along the banks.

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