The 12 Best Rafting & Canyoning Trips in Italy

1.Rafting Family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 502 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66.51Our pick

Family rafting on the Noce River in Val di Sole, guided through Class IV rapids near Mezzana with full wetsuit gear and transport.

“Geweldige ervaring met instructeur Karanti gehad. Alles werd van tevoren duidelijk uitgelegd. Aanrader voor iedereen, ook wanneer je geen ervaring met rafting hebt.”

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2.Rafting: Grand Canyon of Lao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 406 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $96.79

Raft the Grand Canyon of Lao in Calabria’s Pollino National Park, guided and gear-included, with 16 km of canyon views and class III+ rapids.

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3.Canyoning “Gumpenfever” – beginner Canyoningtour for everyone

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $106.47

Beginner canyoning in Tignale, Lake Garda. Small group, pro coaching for abseils and jumps, wetsuit gear included, plus free waterproof photos.

“Fantastic afternoon. Great Instructor too. We were mixed group of German and English. Communication was wonderful and the experience was fantastic. We absolutely loved it and will do this again one day!”

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4.From Tignale, Lake Garda: Beginner-Friendly Canyoning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 377 reviews · 3 hours · from $104

Beginner-friendly canyoning at Gumpenfever near Tignale on Lake Garda, with a 5 m jump, 14 m slide, guide, gear, and photos in 3 hours.

“The guide is really reliable and professional, we felt very safe to do the „dangerous „ move cause we trusted him. Very nice area as well, really recommend the tour for adult and children”

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5.Tiber River Urban Rafting Tour with Roman Pizza

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 334 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Urban rafting on Rome's Tiber River plus Roman pizza. 2-hour adventure with safety gear, city views, and rapids.

“super family activity with a great guide. didn't see the two hours pass. the views are great and the rapids fun. my boys (big and small) loved it 😁 I recommend bringing a change of clothes especially shoes.”

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6.Rafting “Canyon”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83.48

Canyon rafting in Calabria with guided safety briefing, full gear, and river stops near Pollino National Park and Grotta del Romito.

“16/08/24 Esperienza fantastica, tutto perfetto guide impeccabili e organizzatissimi, sempre sorridenti e molto simpatici, vi mettono a vostro agio. Il posto poi è uno spettacolo il bello della natura. Sicuramente lo rifarò ma la prossima volta in tenda al camping presente alla fine del percorso rafting. Tanti complimenti e un grazie per la bella giornata trascorsa alla LAORAFTING.COM”

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7.Rafting Extra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 323 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72.59

Intro white-water rafting on Italy's Noce River near Trento. Gear, training, photos and shared transfers included. 2 hours.

“It was an amazing experience! The guide was very knowledable and made it really fun! Would definitely do again.”

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8.Rafting Sesia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78.64

Monrosa Rafting on the Sesia River from Balmuccia: shuttle start, class III-IV rapids, safety-focused guides, cool-off jumps.

“Great experience for both the 9 and 12 year old. Looking forward to coming back when they are older for more challenging rapids. Julia and Christian were great guides and be sure to get a burger from the restaurant.”

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9.River Rafting for Families

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 290 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60.49

Family rafting on the Noce River near Trento, gear and photos included, shared transfer from Dimaro, English guide.

“This was a great first experience of rafting for our family. Luca is a fabulous guide, who made it an adventure.”

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10.“Soft” rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $42.34Best value

Soft rafting in Calabria: a family friendly river hour with calm stretches, small rapids, and gentle jumps near Laino Borgo.

“All guides are super nice, friendly and skilled. I was. With Vincenzo that was sharing with us his passion for rafting and nature. Thank you again Vincenzo !! We had the soft rafting that was very relaxing with a couple of gentle jumps. Next time sure I will go for the next level in the canyon and the other very interesting activities they offer”

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11.Rafting Power in Trentino

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84.69

Trentino rafting on the River Noce, with English guides, provided gear, and private transport for a safe, adrenaline-filled 2.5 hours.

“The experience was great! Wasn’t sure what to expect but definitely good for people who don’t know anything about white water rafting. The staff was friendly and very thorough about explaining safety and answering questions you may have. Really enjoyed it!!!”

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12.Canyoning “Vione” – advanced Canyoningtour also for sportive beginner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119.77

Advanced yet beginner-friendly canyoning in Vione near Lake Garda, with safety briefing, gear included, free waterproof photos.

“Great experience! Went with 2 kids, 11 and 13, nice challenges and they loved it. During the tour pictures are taken and made available for free, super! Only remark, formal part, is that I received multiple times (4) the request to fill the details of the participants prior the start of the canyoning, bit anoying! But the Canyoning experience makes it more than worthwhile..... :)”

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