White Water Rafting on the River Dee, Wales

You steer the raft, not just ride in it.

White water rafting on the River Dee in Wales is a two-hour guided session where you and your crew operate the raft through rapids, playing games to spin and move the boat around. The guide leads the navigation. Wetsuits, helmets and personal flotation devices are provided. Children from age 7 are welcome, and the activity suits all fitness levels.

The experience

The raft itself is the equipment you control. Your guide positions you and the crew to work together through named rapids (Tombstones, Factory Falls, Ski Slope), where the aim shifts from just getting through to making the boat move the way you want it to. Spinning the raft, pulling wheelies, splashing: these are not tricks you watch someone else do. The two-hour session builds around the games and maneuvers your crew executes, which is what sets it apart from a straightforward descent.

Wetsuits, helmets and personal flotation devices come with the booking, so you arrive and step into gear without renting separately. The guide handles the route and the calls on the water. You handle the paddle work and the crew coordination that makes the raft respond. All fitness levels can join, and children from age 7 onward paddle alongside adults.

Bring swimwear, spare footwear and a towel. The river will soak you, and the Welsh weather means you'll want dry clothes waiting. The session runs two hours on the water, and the guide speaks English throughout.

What’s included

• Wetsuits, helmets and personal flotation devices.
• expert river guide leading navigation and instruction.
• two hours on the water with named rapids.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30 and 13:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (7 to 17 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by TNR

Is this one for you?You paddle and steer the raft yourself as part of a crew, so this suits anyone who wants to actively move the boat rather than sit as a passenger. The guide handles route decisions and safety calls, which means you get the control without needing prior rafting experience.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 17 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What rapids will we paddle through on the River Dee?

The River Dee session includes named rapids called Tombstones, Factory Falls and Ski Slope. Your guide navigates the crew through each one, and the games and maneuvers you execute (spinning the raft, pulling wheelies) are built around these drops.

Do I need to bring my own wetsuit?

No. Wetsuits, helmets and personal flotation devices are all provided with the booking. You'll need to bring your own swimwear to wear underneath, plus a towel and spare footwear for after the session.

How long is the rafting session?

The session runs two hours on the water, including navigation through the rapids and the games your crew plays to move the raft.