The 15 River & Rafting Day Trips That Earn the Road Time

1.HCM: Mekong Delta, My Tho & Ben Tre Coconut Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,304 reviews · 9 hours · from $16Our pick

Spend nine hours exploring My Tho and Ben Tre with an English-speaking guide such as Ken, James, Steve, or Phong. Expect river boats, a hand-rowed sampan, Vinh Trang Pagoda, honey tea, coconut candy, cycling, Vietnamese lunch, fruit, and folk music for $16.

“Wonderful tour at the Mekong Delta! Despite traffic and holiday-related accidents, **James** reorganized the schedule so we could see as much as possible. Excellent English and very professional. Highly recommended!”

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2.From Tirana/Shkodra: Komani Lake and Shala River Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,520 reviews · 9 hours - 870 minutes · from $60

Travel from Tirana, Shkodra, or Lezha by van and boat into Albania’s northern mountains. Guides such as Bledi, Arber, Noel, and Bledjan lead the day, with time for swimming, lunch, a short viewpoint hike, and photos on Komani Lake.

“the day trip was amazing, it's an early start but the scenery is breathtaking, the guide we had was bledjan and he was great very energetic and kept the vibe of the group up high the whole time”

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3.From Puerto Princesa: Underground River Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,460 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $48

Travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, ride a pump boat and paddle canoe into the famous Underground River, and enjoy a Filipino buffet lunch. Guides such as Jeff, Sky, Reggie, and Dang are praised for clear explanations and friendly care. Optional zipline and mangrove tours fill out the long day.

“The pickup was straight at our hotel door! Host was lovely and friendly, very knowledgeable. The whole day was really well planned. The view and experience of the caves are extraordinary, recommend 100%! Put this on your bucket list!!!”

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4.Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,327 reviews · from $48Top rated

Spend a full day from Ho Chi Minh City exploring My Tho and Ben Tre by motorboat and hand-rowed boat. Meet local producers, taste fruit and honey tea, enjoy a five-course lunch, choose a village bike ride, and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda with guides such as James, Nam, or Manh.

“Lead by a local guy who truly gave us his experience of the Mekong area. Great day out, bring your waterproofs and mossie spray, just in case. Big shout out to Nam, thank you.”

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5.From Brussels: Day Trip to Amsterdam with Canal Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,243 reviews · 12 hours · from $81

Travel from Brussels to Amsterdam by comfortable coach with a Spanish and English-speaking guide such as Antonio, Julian, or Pablo. Cruise the historic canals for one hour, then enjoy about 3.5 hours to explore on your own. It is a full day, but the plan is simple and well organized.

“Our trip was excellent, Antonio was simply amazing, he made the entire experience above and beyond, we just had so much fun with him. Thank you Antonio! We are grateful for such a great experience”

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6.Ancient Corinth Day Trip with Canal & VR Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,073 reviews · 6 hours · from $41

Travel from central Athens to the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, and Kechries in a comfortable minibus. You get three hours at the ruins with a VR and audio guide, plus an English-speaking host. Guides such as Angela, Dido, Stefanos, and Christopher have led recent departures.

“We enjoyed our trip to Corinth. Stephano was an excellent guide!”

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7.Blue Hole, Secret Falls, and Dunn’s River Falls Combo Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 973 reviews · from $125

Spend about eight hours traveling from Montego Bay to Ocho Rios for cliff jumps, rope swings, Secret Falls, and a guided climb up Dunn’s River Falls. Guides such as Copely, Marlon, Danisha, and Dee add history and humor, while lunch at a Jamaican jerk restaurant costs extra.

“The Blue Hole and Dunn’s River Falls was such an amazing experience. Our Driver Marlin and the assistant Dee were wonderful. Made our trip so memorable and fun. The driver did ice breakers and made us feel safe. We also enjoyed the food at Linda’s restaurant. It was delicious! Also the guides during our tours made sure we all were safe and held out belongings if needed. The reason why I am rating it 3 stars is because at Dunn’s Falls my partner and I paid for the video that included all of our pictures and never received it. The person at the counter and photographer both said it would…”

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8.Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 933 reviews · from $45

Spend 10 to 12 hours exploring Halong Bay from Hanoi on a modern cruise with an English-speaking guide. The day includes Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, seafood lunch, and a sunset party. Guide Duy has earned special praise for smooth organization.

“The first guide for our first bus ride was terrible, he was rude. He told us to literally 'shut up' when we tried to clarify some questions. He was disrespectful to foreigners. The early communication was terrible, telling us that we would be picked uRead more”

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9.Bruges Guided or Audio Trip with Canal Cruise Option from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 795 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $192

Travel from Paris to Bruges by air-conditioned coach, then explore the UNESCO-listed center with a guide or multilingual audio app. See the Beguinage, Markt, canals, Minnewater Lake, and Our Lady’s Church. The guided package includes a summer canal cruise from April through October.

“We selected the Spanish guide option and our guide was great! Very knowledgeable and provided clear instructions. The city itself is adorable and I would have loved to spend more time there. So glad we did this tour!”

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10.Mt Hood Day Trip from Portland to Multnomah Falls and Hood River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 695 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $133

Ride in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with a local guide through the Columbia River Gorge to Multnomah Falls, Hood River, and Timberline Lodge. Guides such as John, Phoebe, Rob, and Gunnar are praised for clear stories and local insight. Lunch is on your own, and the group is limited to 13 people.

“John was a fantastic tour guide and shared so much information about the area with us. It was a great day!”

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11.Fisher Towers Half-Day Rafting Day Trip from Moab

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 684 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97

Float through Moab’s Fisher Towers section of the Colorado River with guides such as Annie, Trevor, Lexi, or Carter. Expect red-rock canyon views, local history, wildlife, mild rapids, optional inflatable kayaks, and a four-hour outing. The river is often calm, especially in late summer.

“It's a great float down the Colorado. Highly recommend getting in and getting wet. Eliasia was excellent and had some great stories. Well knowledged in the stretch of river. Can't wait to see Godzilla. Watch out for the beaver shark, it took a fish in a blink of the eye from the shoreline, Crazy! Big thanks to Carter who drives the speed limit. :D. Highly recommend!”

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12.Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · from $128

Spend a long, action-packed day on Moreton Island with guides such as Michelle, Ryan, Will, and Darcy. Ride a 4WD along the beach, snorkel around the Tangalooma Wrecks, paddle a clear kayak, and sandboard the dunes. Bring sun protection and expect a tightly timed schedule.

“I had a great excursion with Australian Sunset Safari. It was my first time snorkeling and Will helped me navigate the water. I had a life jacket but he also gave me a floatation device. It was also my first time sand surfing. I'm 6'3 and was a little tall for the board but still had fun. Darcy was also great hosting that event.”

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13.From Ho Chi Minh: Mekong Delta Small Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 511 reviews · 9 hours · from $29

Spend nine hours exploring the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide such as Minh, Hannah, or Jason. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, ride river boats and a rowing sampan, taste coconut candy and fruit, hear folk music, and eat lunch in an orchard garden.

“John was a fantastic guide, he was very Informative and accommodating. The food throughout the day was delicious and the activities were very interesting.”

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14.Mekong Delta Full Day Trip – My Tho & Ben Tre – VIP Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 371 reviews · from $85

Spend about eight hours exploring My Tho and Ben Tre in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Expect Vinh Trang Temple, motorboat and sampan rides, bee tea, coconut candy, local fruit, traditional music, lunch, and time among the Mekong’s river islands.

“It was a very interesting and learnable trip with our very good guide Tim. It was a long day and since he toured only us we got a pretty small boat at the Mekongdelta. Since my husband has bad balance it was hard for him to get on the boat even though he got plenty of help from the guide. We took the tuc tuc instead of bycycle which went fine. It was interesting to hear the locals sing, the vietnamese lunch pretty good. Nice to be able to try to cook vietnamesisk pancakes. Also very intetesting to see how they made coconut candy.”

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15.Kuala Lumpur: Malacca Day Trip with River Cruise and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 312 reviews · 10 hours · from $78

Spend 10 hours exploring Malacca with an English-speaking guide such as Yoga, Kugan, Jasmine, or Richard, depending on the departure. Walk through Dutch Square and the Street of Harmony, eat a Peranakan lunch, cruise the river, and visit Kampung Morten.

“Great tour, highly recommended and would do it again :) Very pleasant 1 day trip from Kuala Lumpur”

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