Rafting Newfoundland

Just did the zero to hero" course.Had a blast!Went in with almost zero paddling experience whatsoever and the staff catered to what I needed very effectively. They also matched the needs of more experienced paddlers on the course.Would recommend this to anyone who's thought of trying out white water kayaking!"

This was a great experience for our family of four (kids 13 and 10 years). Jack, our guide, was a skilled paddler and a great guy who encouraged us to take safe and enjoyable risks! The whole team was very skilled and kind. Highly recommended.

Such an amazing experience.The guides were amazing and knowledgeable. The whole team was super friendly. Can't wait to go again in summer when getting wet will be even more enjoyable.10 out of 10.Highly recommend anyone try it. They have Vanilla" tours for people who aren't that adventurous."

Had a Blast with two families in one Raft. We all enjoyed every moment of the trip. The weather was excellent, sunny through out the whole trip. the guides were excellent with the kids and very skilled paddlers. We went in early July the water was still chilly so highly recommend the wet suits. Next time I am booking three nights in the chalet and doing all the rafting runs. If you live on the coast of NL and want to central sunshine this is the place to go!

First off, follow their Facebook page deals on rafting and accommodations as well as their giveaways. Book in advance when you can or be disappointed morning of when they're full.We planned on going when we were driving across the island to St John's but they were booked. Luckily, we ran into a guide at the George St Festival and they were giving away free tickets so we turned around and went back to GFW.We did the simpler raft trip that included snacks and a BBQ on return. Snacks were ample for the number of people on our trip (cheese, hummus, carrots, pineapple, cantaloupe, crackers, oat bars) and the BBQ had burgers, dogs, and sausage (please tell me the brand and where to get those).It was a lazy float down the river for a bit with just a few rapids thrown in for fun. We happened upon a male moose grazing at the shore and I heard talk of an otter or something but I was busy admiring the rocks. We didn't bring our phones so I only have pics of before and we haven't downloaded pics of the during yet. It's 20 bucks for photos but worth it as both guides take pics so, if one loses their camera in a tough spot, there's still pics from the other guy. You can't tell me photos aren't worth 20 bucks to not lose your phone and whatever kid du jour hit a milestone since your last backup not to mention your current mahjong level.Our guide was excellent as well as the guide on the other raft even though neither knew how the Exploits River received it's name. Our guide was very calming and reassuring even during what would have been a stressful situation for anyone else. He was excellent in explaining the safety measures, teaching us rescue methods, dead on with throwing the rope to swimmers that found themselves in a pinch, and generally funny and cool. I'll also add that both guides were pretty easy on the eyes. That's always a bonus.PS. If anyone from Rafting Newfoundland reads this, please tell me the brand of sausage and how to get one of those shirts. I wanted one but spaced on asking before we left.

Not extreme - 5 hours of cruising down the river, with a couple of short sections of class 2 and 3 rapids. If you're after an extreme experience, this is not for you. Great cruisey day in the sunshine in and on the water. Family friendly.Life jackets, helmets and splash jackets provided. Starts with a quick tutorial of paddling strokes and safety stuff, then you're off cruising. Guide uses the current of the river for most of the trip so you're not constantly paddling.Our tour had enough people for 2 boats, so the family's with younger kids were put in 1 raft and the other had the adults. Adult boat got a little extra from the rapids.Lots of 'checkpoints' to break up the rafting. 2x snack breaks, many swimming locations, a chance to jump off the rocks into the rapids, rock climbing and a rapid surfing spot that holds the raft in place for some great photos. Even saw a baby eagle, a loon and a few salmon swimming upstream.Guides were really entertaining and shared some stories of the region and past funny tour experiences.BBQ is served afterwards at around 4pm, so make sure you have a big breakfast / early lunch to get yourself through.Bit pricey. Was $250 total for 2 adults, plus $20 for the photos. Would have given 5 stars if it was cheaper, or photos were included.

We had the best day on the Exploits River with Rafting Newfoundland. The whole team truly gave us a trip to remember. Couldn’t recommend them more!

Amazing company that truly demonstrates the best of Newfoundland hospitality. We had an amazing experience dealing with all of the staff before, during and after our 2021 & 2023 trips. Phenomenal customer service- special shoutout to Austin, Erica, Hassan, Sandy, Kurt & Marge. Staff clearly love their jobs and spread all the good vibes to visitors. Must do activity when in central NL- can’t wait to come back to try the sportyaks next time:)

An exceptional experience led by some amazing people!If you fancy outdoor adventure, this is a great spot to spend time. Leadership is fun and engaging, and the guides are extremely competent and friendly.Thanks for the great white water experience!

Wow wow wow.What an experience! My friend and I were feeling nervous, as we've never tried water rafting. The guides instantly put us at ease.The people working here are perfect for this job and should feel very proud.What a blast! Give them a try and you sincerely won't regret it. I'll be back!