White Water Rafting in Rio de Janeiro: Small Groups for Safety and Enjoyment
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Experience the thrill of white water rafting in Rio de Janeiro with small groups for safety and enjoyment. Explore the beautiful countryside of Rio state and receive free high-resolution GoPro photos and videos.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Casimiro de Abreu - Our tour starts with a pick up in Rio city, at major hotels at 7 am. After driving for 2 hs we reach Casimiro de Abreu city and our head quarters by the river side.

After wearing the equipment and going through some safety instructions, we go into the Macae river and its clear waters for an approximate 1 hour ride ( according to the water level and rapids speed )

The rapids on Macae 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 .

A dropbox link to access the Photos and videos of your adventure are provided for free, via email, a few days after the ride.

On the way back to Rio, we have time to stop at a local restaurant in Casimiro de Abreu city. ( tour price does not include food nor beverages, but we reserve 45 minutes of the tour for travelers to eat)

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Professional instructor
  • Use of helmet, lifevest, paddle and raft
  • Free photos and videos of your experience
  • Transport by air-conditioned van, minivan or car
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • wetsuit
Additional Information

Our Rafting Trip happens 2 hours away by car, from Rio de Janeiro city, in the country side of Rio state in a little town called Casimiro de Abreu

The whole trip takes about 8 hours round trip, with about 1 hour for rafting. According to the water level the ride can be slower or faster than average, so the ride can actually range from 45 minutes up to 90 minutes sometimes.

The rapids on Macae river are usually safe and fun for families and groups of friends. Price includes pick up and drop off in Rio city, rafting, guiding services and equipment rentals ( lifevests, helmets, paddles)

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.

We offer free high resolution gopro photos and video, sent after a few days via email, with a dropbox link to access.

  • 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.

Customer Ratings
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Eduardomk5267pn
Mar 13, 2024
Amazing experience - Rio Adventure is a very reliable company to organize some very good tours in Rio. I just returned from a rafting in três rios with my company mates and it was an amazing experience in all senses. Rodrigo is a great guide and driver and the guys responsible for the boat tour are great. I fully recommend their services!
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650jesperj
Mar 13, 2024
Amazing Rafting Experience - We were 6 colleagues doing a team-building and Rio Adventure suggested us the White Water Rafting at Paraibuna River which was an excellent recommendation. Everything from start to finish was excellent that being: - Tailormade service by attendants on WhattsApp - Great driver who was timely and extremely friendly and speaking both English and Portuguese - Excellent crew at the rafting place who were educated and professional and knew everything about the area and the River (and not least the rafting itself) - The base camp was well equipped with lockers, showers and a great view of the river - The lunch included was excellent - The rafting itself was amazing and it can be done by most people due to the great instructors on the tour Everything went exactly as described and planned and we could not have been more satisfied with the service and the experience - it was awesome!!
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Venture030911
Mar 13, 2024
Water rafting in Rio - Very good experience overall, the staff was very welcoming, equipment was in excellent conditions and they have plenty for everyone and they demonstrated they knowledge of the river, even when the river level only created a level 2/3 for the rafting they knew the points where to create excitement and increase the fun. Definitely recommend!
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Xiaolongbeep
Feb 29, 2024
Chill river outing - Super smooth experience from pick up outside hotel out to 3 Rios! Rafting guides and driver were all super friendly. Rafting itself is super safe and mellow, recommend for a fun day outside with a nice river swim included. Food + drinks included after the rafting.
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215adrianf
Feb 27, 2024
Great experience - Great day out white water rafting in the mountains a couple hours out of Rio, very friendly instructors - the guy who headed the raft only spoke Portuguese but the company put an English speaking guide on the rafter as well so we were fully involved - would recommend!
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Nomad329104
Jan 4, 2024
River Rafting in Rio - Had the best time with Didi, Gustavo and Felipe. Saw many birds including toucans and we were lucky enough to see a capybara as well. Rapids were pretty mild but Gustavo really made it such a fun experience. Highly recommend!!! Easy to book. Would recommend going direct through Rio Adventures and not using the travel platforms.
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Sadiel519
Nov 25, 2023
White Water Rafting Tour in Rio. A must do! - I did the white water rafting tour with Samuel and it was amazing! The rapids were only level 1-2 due to low water levels but it was a super peaceful ride and the "Hollywood" rapids were fun!! Everyone was super friendly and Samuel was a great guide along with Lou (the cutest dog who joined our raft). A must do!
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Traciblakemore
Nov 21, 2023
Amazing time with Rio Adventures - Rio Adventures has been amazing to work with here in Brazil. My husband and I booked 3 excursions with them on our trip to Rio, and they were all great. We had a private driver to the site for white water rafting, Bruno, and he was wonderful. We felt so comfortable and safe, and the rafting was incredible. We highly recommend Rio Adventures if you’re coming to Brazil. We booked a hike, white water rafting, and hang gliding through them, and all were amazing.
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Louisa
Feb 1, 2020
Amazing Bucket List Memories - I took my 74 year old mum to Rio to have a white water rafting experience and booked through Rio Adventures after speaking to them directing on line that they were happy to take my mother & I on this once in a life time adventure. On the day Rafael picked us up and drove us out to a beautiful location amidst gorgeous scenery. On our arrival the team taking us talked us through what we needed to do and gave us time to make our self comfortable and safe. We started our adventure and made our way down the river feeling well looked after and in lovely friendly company. At ever stage through the trip we were made comfortable and given time to acclimatise and enjoy the adventure - we couldn't praise them highly enough and enjoyed every second. At the end of the white water we floated in the current of the river enjoying the serene stillness, peace and beauty of it all and wished we could do it all again. Thank you all so much for a wonderful day and a memory that will last always!! Make sure this is a trip you book.
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Michał
Jan 25, 2019
Rating trip - This trip was really exciting and amazing! We were well prepared for adventure. Instruktor was very kind and empathic and showed us a lot of fun Staff. It was The best adventure in my Life and I really do recommened it for everyone looking for Great fun.
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