The Awesome Scenic Rafting Adventure - Full Day Rafting on the Rangitikei River | La Vacanza Travel

The Awesome Scenic Rafting Adventure - Full Day Rafting on the Rangitikei River

Duration: 6 hours
Destination: New Zealand, Manawatu-Wanganui, North Island
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  • 6 hours
  • North Island
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

With over 30 Grade 2 (easy) rapids, amazing scenery and a riverside lunch, the 13 km section of the Rangitikei River downstream from River Valley Lodge is perfect for all ages.  

On the way down the river, immense cliffs cradle the river canyon. It is in one of these sections that we stop and have a picnic lunch. From there it is a relaxing float out to the take out, followed by a scenic drive back to River Valley Lodge.

For those wanting more of an adventure, we can run this trip with inflatable kayaks. Or, for those who are less active we can take oared rafts.

This is a full day trip, departing from River Valley Lodge at 9.30am.  You will be spending approximately 4 hours on the river, plus a stop for your picnic lunch along the way.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: River Valley Adventures, 266 Mangahoata Road, Taihape 4792 New Zealand

Meet at River Valley Lodge around 9am. Your guide will give you a quick briefing and kit you out with all your river gear. We aim to get you on the river around 10am.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Rangitikei District, Rangitikei District, Manawatu-Wanganui Region, North Island

Spend the rest of the day floating down the beautiful rangitikei river. There will be gentle grade 1-2 rapids (as well as 2 grade 3 rapids at the start which we usually walk around). The scenery on this section of the river is amazing. Stop by the side of the river for a picnic lunch, and a swim if you are keen.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: River Valley Adventures, 266 Mangahoata Road, Taihape 4792 New Zealand

Around 3pm get picked up from Tarata Lodge and driven back to the starting point, River Valley Lodge.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • All Equipment (helmet, wetsuit, or fleece lined paddle pants, helmet, lifejacket, neoprene booties, fleece top, paddle jacket, and on cooler days, neoprene gloves and neoprene socks)

Exclusions
  • Accommodation
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum group size of 2 adults, or 1 adult and 2 children - minimum numbers must be met for this trip to run
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

River Valley Lodge 266 Mangahoata Road, RD2, Taihape 4792, New Zealand


Departure Time

09:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

6 hours


User's Reviews

Shirley_Chapman

18 Mar, 2024

What an amazing place to visit and a wonderful experience. All the staff are like one giant family and you are made to feel at home very quickly. Never having done anything like this, we had a fabulous trip. The scenery was beautiful and it was such good fun. The hardest thing was getting in and out of the wet suit! The food is awesome and I loved the fact that dinner was always a surprise dependent on the produce available on the day.

Safari613067

04 Mar, 2024

Excellent scenic adventure with Lupe who kept us all safe and well informed . The scenery is just spectacular and the company makes it very special.

A1561EXpaulr

18 Feb, 2024

Absolutely brilliant! River Rafting [and we are 70+ year olds] - great, beautiful, peaceful and challenging. Even took a dunking! Meals, accommodation excellent but above all friendly, welcoming staff topped off a wonderful couple of days. We will be returning. Highly recommend for ourdoor type people - 20 to 80+. Paul and Patricia

friederikesteinebach

16 Feb, 2024

We totally loved the lodge! Amazing setting, super clean and everybody so friendly! Great food too. The tour was stunning and so much fun!

Anmer29

09 Feb, 2024

Great trip, lovely place to stay , incredible food and very attentive staff. The location is very unique and only the river to listen to at night .

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