White Water Rafting · Inverness
How to choose
Three options, three intensity levels. Ace Adventure's Family Rafting on the Findhorn River (82.58 £, 2.5h) is the entry point: open to everyone, no experience needed, solid for first-timers or mixed-age groups. Step up to River Wild Adventures' River Tubing on the River Feshie near Aviemore (89 £, 3h) if your group is physically active and wants a longer, wilder float through Cairngorms National Park. The top pick for pure intensity is the Rafting and Cliff Jumping combo on the Findhorn River (141.38 £, 5.5h): 5.5 hours on the water plus cliff jumps justify the price gap. The 58.80 £ difference between cheapest and priciest buys you an extra 3 hours and the cliff jump element. Match your group's appetite for adrenaline to the duration, not just the price.
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Our picks
Family White Water Rafting on the Findhorn River, near Inverness
At 82.58 £ for 2.5h on the Findhorn River, this is the lowest entry price with an open-to-all physical level, making it the safest pick for mixed groups or first-timers.
White Water Rafting & Cliff Jumping on the Findhorn River, near Inverness
5.5 hours of rafting plus cliff jumping on the Findhorn River at 141.38 £ is the only option that combines two distinct adrenaline disciplines in a single session.
Frequently asked questions
What's the most intense moment of the day?
On the Rafting and Cliff Jumping tour (tour index 2), the cliff jumping section is the peak adrenaline moment. You leave the raft, climb above the river, and jump into moving water below. The rafting itself builds up to it with rapids on the Findhorn River.
Do you need to know how to swim?
Both Ace Adventure tours are listed as 'Everybody welcome', which suggests basic swimming ability is sufficient. The River Tubing option with River Wild Adventures is rated 'Sporty', meaning a reasonable fitness level and comfort in water is expected. Check directly with each operator for their specific swimming requirements.
Which tour gives the best rush per pound spent?
The Family Rafting on the Findhorn River at 82.58 £ for 2.5h is the leanest option. But the Rafting and Cliff Jumping tour at 141.38 £ for 5.5h adds cliff jumps to the equation, making it the highest intensity-per-session by far if raw adrenaline is the goal.
Can beginners handle the Findhorn River rapids?
Both Findhorn River tours by Ace Adventure are rated 'Everybody welcome', meaning no prior rafting experience is required. The river runs through a scenic gorge in Moray, with rapids suited to first-timers under professional guide supervision.
What's the difference between white water rafting and river tubing?
White water rafting puts you in a large inflatable raft with a guide and paddles, tackling rapids as a team. River tubing uses individual inflatable rings, giving you less control and a more unpredictable ride down the current. The River Feshie tubing session is rated 'Sporty' for that reason.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.2°C | 68.6 mm | Possible |
| February | 2.7°C | 77.1 mm | Possible |
| March | 3°C | 70 mm | Possible |
| April | 6°C | 64.5 mm | Possible |
| May | 8.9°C | 68 mm | Possible |
| June | 13.4°C | 77.2 mm | Good |
| July | 14.8°C | 76.8 mm | Good |
| August | 13.3°C | 83 mm | Good |
| September | 11.8°C | 61 mm | Good |
| October | 8.1°C | 79.9 mm | Possible |
| November | 4.4°C | 81.6 mm | Possible |
| December | 4°C | 74 mm | Possible |
Practical info
Equipment
Wear a swimsuit or thermal underlayer under your wetsuit (provided by the operator) and bring a change of dry clothes for after. The Findhorn River and River Feshie run cold even in summer, so a second pair of shoes you don't mind soaking is essential. For the 5.5h combo tour, pack a snack and water.
Getting there
All Ace Adventure tours meet at Auchnagairn, Dunphail, Forres, IV36 2QL, roughly 30 minutes south of Inverness by car. The River Wild Adventures tubing session meets at a car park near the River Feshie outside Kingussie, using the reference 4484+C4V, about 45 minutes south of Inverness via the A9.
See also
White Water Rafting elsewhere
Other activities in Inverness
Updated March 2026