Whitewater Rafting Tour from Rio: Experience River Rafting in Rio's Scenic Macaé River
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Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting in Rio de Janeiro! Navigate the rapids of the scenic Macaé River and immerse yourself in the beauty of the lush rainforest. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 589RVVQ6+MPQ - Join us for an unforgettable adventure as we pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 am and embark on a two-hour journey to Três Rios. During the high season and holidays season, pick-up will be at 6:00 am.

The Paraibuna River originates in the city of Antônio Carlos in Minas Gerais, it is considered one of the best rivers for rafting in Brazil, was the first to be commercially explored in the country, has a large volume of water and allows the practice of the sport all year round.

Once there, our certified guides will give you a 30-minute safety and technique presentation before launching into the wild rapids of the beautiful Paraibuna River..

Navigating through almost 7.5 mi / 12 km of scenic wild rapids, you’ll feel the rush of adrenaline as you work with your team to conquer the currents.

The length of the rafting activity may vary between 2:30 and 3 hours, levels from 2 to 3+.

After the activity, we take a break with 1 hour of free time for lunch (included) before we head back to your hotel, arriving at around 5 pm.

Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind river rafting experience in Rio de Janeiro! Book now to reserve your spot!

What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • All required rafting equipment provided
  • Trilingual guiding services (English/Spanish/Portuguese)
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • GoPro video of your adventure
What's Not Included
  • Food, Drinks and Tips
Additional Information

Embark on an exhilarating river rafting journey in Rio de Janeiro! Traverse the wild and picturesque Macaé River, nestled within rich rainforests and breathtaking mountain views.

Embrace the thrill as you navigate through formidable rapids, absorbing the tranquil allure of the encompassing nature. Guided by seasoned professionals, seize this unparalleled opportunity to explore the distinct and untamed landscapes of Rio de Janeiro from a unique perspective.

Reserve your spot today and prepare yourself for a memorable escapade!

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Itaway Ecotours shall not be responsible for any kind of loss, accident, incident, sickness, or injury. It is advisable that the traveler should avail of travel insurance as there can be chances of potential risks and hazards. Also, by booking this tour the traveler declares that him/her and/or his/her group is/are mentally and physically able to participate. No refund is applicable after starting the tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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584sophieg
Aug 11, 2023
Fantastic - We had a great time. Only wish we chose a better day in terms of sunshine. By still something fun to do on a wet day. Bruno was fantastic, super knowledgeable and friendly and Rick was also great and lots of fun on the raft!
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Mikatjo33
Jan 4, 2023
Rafting experience - The rafting was very fun and the instructors were funny, kind and also made sure everyone stayed safe. The activity took us 1,5 hours because we went rather fast. The raft itself isn’t too hard but it sure was challenging. Only downside is that traffic in Rio is horrendous, so our trip back took 4,5 hours instead of 2. I advice to plan this as your only activity for the day, because it sure is worth the trouble. Pick up service was great and the guide was right on time. After the rafting they took us to a local buffet restaurant with very good food. All in all had a great time!
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Ravi_h
Jun 16, 2022
Memorable Macrae Adventure! - Rafael communicated with us prior to our tour to introduce himself and field any concerns. He provided detailed email to outline what to expect on the is tour and tips of things we would need to on thebday of to make the adventure comfortable. He was on time picking us up at the hotel where he returned us after our trip. Rafael as well as his team on the river have warm personalities are friend, attentive to your needs and made you feel very safe! They also shared alot of good information about Brazil and the landscape. I recommend buying lunch, coffee and souvenirs on your way back at the little cafe. The prices were very reasonable and the food quality excellent!
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Stevend781
May 21, 2022
Great experience for 1st timer - Rafael was attentive and funny throughout the trip. I didn't know what to expect but felt safe with Rafael & his assistant at every turn. Be prepared to get soaking wet!
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Women_e
Apr 26, 2022
THIS WAS THE BEST - Rafeal YOU ARE AMAZING. We loved the tour and had so much fun with you. Thanks for being informative and allowing us to stop and take many pictures and enjoy the environment, we appreciate you so much.
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Ravenspady
Feb 28, 2022
White Water Rafting - The guide was nice and on the way to and from the rafting place he gave us information on the history and culture of Brazil. We stopped to get local snacks and helped us translate with the store staff. Once at the rafting center we were given instructions on how to maneuver the raft. Our rafting guide was experienced. It was definitely a fun experience. I would recommend if visiting again and would do again!
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Fabian_g
Dec 5, 2021
The best activity in my whole trip!!!!! - My favorite activity in my whole trip to Rio. It was amazing and really fun, Bernardo our guide he was really nice with us, and he enjoyed the tour too, so it was nice because it felt that he wasn't just our guide, he was one more of us enjoying an amazing experience. Also, Vinicius was the guy guiding our boat, he's the world champion in Rafting, he will definitely make your rafting experience go to another level in this tour.
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Deloresnino123
May 21, 2021
white water rafting - Our guide was do amazing , made our experience so memorable. We had the most amazing time on our private tour white water rafting
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828arikr
Aug 30, 2022
Kayaking in Brazil - Operator is very professional and took great care of us. Our driver - Bernardo - was also very helpful an knowledgeable. I only wish the trip lasted a bit longer...
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