White Water Rafting · Lake Garda

White Water Rafting · Lake Garda

4 offers 33€ – 45€ 5.0 (17 reviews) Verified March 2026
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How to choose

All 4 rafting tours on the Adige River run from May to September, priced between 33 € and 45 €, with durations from 2h to 5h. Every option is rated "Occasionally sporty", meaning no prior experience is required. Split the options into two categories: short and budget-friendly (2h at 33 € or 3h at 35 €, both ideal for first-timers who want to test the rapids without committing a full day) and long and immersive (4h at 40 € or 5h at 45 €, the latter adding a wine tasting after the river section). All tours are run by XAdventure in German, Italian and English. Your decision comes down to one question: how much time do you have on the water?

4 offers available

Best value
Rafting on the Adige River from Dolcè, Lake Garda
33€See offer
Top rated
Beginner Rafting on the Adige River from Brentino to Gaium5.0 (15)
35€See offer
Rafting down the Adige River from Borghetto d'Avio, Lake Garda5.0 (1)
40€See offer
Rafting down the Adige River with Wine Tasting, Lake Garda5.0 (1)
45€See offer

Our picks

Best value

Rafting on the Adige River from Dolcè, Lake Garda

At 33 € for 2h on the Adige, this is the lowest entry point to whitewater rafting near Lake Garda, with no experience required.

33 €See offer

Perfect initiation

Beginner Rafting on the Adige River from Brentino to Gaium

The Brentino to Gaium route runs 3h at 35 €, explicitly labelled for beginners and covering a manageable river stretch with full guide support.

35 €See offer

Most intense rush

Rafting down the Adige River from Borghetto d'Avio, Lake Garda

4h on the water starting from Borghetto d'Avio at 40 € means more time in the Adige gorge and exposure to the strongest rapids on the route.

40 €See offer

Full day experience

Rafting down the Adige River with Wine Tasting, Lake Garda

At 45 € for 5h, this is the only tour that combines the full river descent with a post-paddle wine tasting, the highest value for a complete day out.

45 €See offer

Frequently asked questions

What's the most intense moment on the Adige River?
The strongest rapids are typically hit in the upper sections departing from Borghetto d'Avio, covered on the longer 4h and 5h tours. The Adige gorge near Dolcè concentrates the most technical whitewater on the route.
Do I need rafting experience to join?
No. Every tour is listed as "Occasionally sporty", meaning they're designed for participants with no prior rafting experience. The guides from XAdventure brief you on paddle technique before launch.
Which tour covers the longest stretch of river?
The 5h rafting and wine tasting tour, departing from Borghetto d'Avio, covers the most river distance and adds a post-paddle wine tasting, making it the fullest day on the Adige.
Is there any fear of heights involved in rafting here?
No. Rafting on the Adige River is a flat-to-the-water experience. The sensation comes from river current, waves and rapids, not from vertical exposure.
What's the best month to go for high water and stronger rapids?
May and June typically offer the highest water levels on the Adige due to snowmelt from the Alps, which means faster current and more powerful rapids. July and August are calmer and better suited for first-timers.
Are the tours available in English?
Yes. All 4 tours are conducted in English, German and Italian, so you'll get full safety briefings and river instructions in your language regardless of which option you book.

Practical info

Season

May – September

Equipment

Wear a swimsuit or quick-dry shorts under the wetsuit provided by XAdventure. Bring water shoes or secure sandals with a heel strap. Sunscreen is essential for the longer 4h and 5h tours since you'll be on open water with no shade.

Getting there

All tours meet at designated parking areas in the Dolcè and Gaium area near Volargne (VR), roughly 20 km south of Rovereto and accessible by car via the A22 motorway.

See also

White Water Rafting elsewhere

Lake Serre PonçonBovecVerdon GorgeOmišLa Plagne, ParadiskiSamoëns, Le Grand MassifAroucaJasper

Other activities in Lake Garda

CanyoningParaglidingVia Ferrata

Updated on 3 March 2026