Whitewater Rafting on the River Dee in Llangollen
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Wales
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Check out the whitewater rapids of north Wales with this rafting adventure from Llangollen. On a half-day trip down the River Dee, you’ll learn how to paddle and navigate the water safely under the supervision of a guide. Book online to secure your preferred date, make use of provided equipment, then hold on tight to discover thrilling rapids such as the Serpents Tail, Town Falls, and more.
- See the wild side of north Wales with this whitewater rafting session
- Feel safe with a professional guide and provided safety equipment
- Improve your rafting skills as you discover the scenery of the River Dee
- Learn about river safety as well as rafting thrills from a local guide
What's Included
- All equipment & Instruction is provided.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Bearded Men AdventuresA539, Xvf4+9m, Llangollen LL20 8RZ, UK
Park at the Wenffrwd Nature Reserve car park (located on your left after turning in towards the Hub). Walk out of the front of the car park and turn left, walk down and towards the large field, bear left and we will be there to greet you. DO NOT ARRIVE AT OUR OFFICE ON PARADE STREET
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Llangollen and the Horseshoe Falls
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 72 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
A great tour led by Alex. A very knowledgeable guide. Loved it. I would really recommend. A must in Wales.
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Great experience and well worth the cost . Staff were excellent and made it all safe but fun. Very easy to get to from Llangollen
Brilliant rafting experience, Olly was a great captain. Highly recommended, we were lucky with the weather but I will be back to try in the winter
Fantastic experience made even better by our guide Dan. He not only was brilliant on the day but he helped us out with an issue the day before too.
Fantastic experience on the River Dee. The meeting point is conveniently located and has all the practical amenities you need to get ready, store your belongings, and stay comfortable, with plenty of space and sheltered areas out of the weather.
Before heading onto the water, we received a thorough safety briefing and felt safe and well looked after by our instructor, Sol throughout the session. There was plenty of time to have fun, build confidence, and practise our rafting skills, and the whole family (aged 50, 14, and 11) thoroughly enjoyed the experience on the rapids.
There were lots of laughs, personal challenges, and adrenaline-filled moments along the way. The wetsuits and equipment were all in excellent condition, and the pick-up at the end was very well organised, meaning we didn't have to struggle carrying the raft back out of the water.
A lovely touch was receiving some great photos to help us remember our adventure. We would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area.
Great day! Flynn was amazing, become one of the lads on the river with us for sure. I felt really safe, I’m not the best swimmer but the safety brief, care and water gear makes it pretty impossible to get into any bother, would highly recommend, felt great during and after, oddly peaceful during the steady parts too. Thanks team. J
Great fun and enjoyed by all - glad we did it. Sol was great instructor.
Would recommend, you won't be disappointed.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We’re so pleased the rafting trip gave you a memorable day on the water. We’ll make sure Sol receives your kind words. Thanks again for choosing Bearded Men Adventures. We hope to see you again.
We had a great experience doing white water rafting on the River Dee. It was a fun experience, the guides ensured we were prepared for possible safety issues and commands. They had fun activities and the scenery was fantastic. We had Dan and John were our guides, my teen and I had another family on our boat and it was a great adventure all round.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. It sounds as though the river delivered the perfect mix of excitement, scenery and fun. Helping families make memories together is exactly what we hope these adventures will do. Dan and John will be delighted to hear that the calm guidance and support made such a difference. Thanks again for choosing Bearded Men Adventures. We hope to see you again.
Great experience! White Water Rafting at Llangollen with the Bearded Men Adventures was great! Rhys and Iwan (Brother Gregory) kept us safe and sound, as well as entertained and informed.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks so much for sharing this with us. We’re so pleased the rafting trip gave you a memorable day on the water. Your comments mean a great deal to the team. Rhys and Iwan will be delighted to hear that the calm guidance and support made such a difference. We hope we can tempt you back to try another activity soon.
We had a fantastic day on Saturday white water rafting. Reece, Alex & I think Paul the driver were friendly, funny & entertaining, they made whole experience more enjoyable. Defo a must do if your in Llangollen area 😀
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for such lovely feedback. It sounds as though the river delivered the perfect mix of excitement, scenery and fun. Your comments mean a great deal to the team. We’ll pass your kind words to Reece and Alex. It’s great to know the humour and good energy made the day. It would be brilliant to welcome you back again in the future.
If you’re looking for a thrill seeking type of river rafting, this may not be for you. The whole river is mostly for beginners and kids. More like a family oriented type of river rafting. Nonetheless, it was a good experience specially with the friendly attitude of the tour guides. Would recommend to disclose on VIATOR website that there is a parking fee at the car park, wearing of a wet suit is mandatory, and wearing of a shoe lace shoes. Bearded men tour provided the wet suit and a shoe lace, but I think it will prepare customers to plan what they need to bring and what not to bring.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback! 🌊😁 We’re pleased to hear you still enjoyed the experience and that our friendly guides helped make it a positive day out.
We appreciate your comments about the level of the river too. Our rafting experience is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for beginners and families, so we’re sorry if it wasn’t quite the adrenaline-filled challenge you were expecting.
Your feedback about the Viator information is really helpful. We’ll certainly take your comments on board regarding the parking fee, mandatory wetsuit, and appropriate footwear, as clear pre-trip information is important in helping guests know exactly what to expect and come prepared.
Thanks again for choosing Bearded Men Adventures and for recommending us. We hope we’ll have the opportunity to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
Amazing experience! Reece was amazing. Rapids were great. Everything about the experience was really good
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! 🌊😁 We’re delighted to hear you had such an amazing experience!
Reece will be absolutely thrilled to hear your kind words. It’s brilliant to know you enjoyed the rapids and that everything from start to finish made for such a great day. 🙌
Thanks for choosing Bearded Men Adventures and for sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
It has very good guides who not only take care with your safety but they also give you lots of facts about the surrounding area and make you laugh! The white water rafting experience was great fun, we all really enjoyed ourselves.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! 🌊😁 We’re delighted to hear you all had such a brilliant time white water rafting!
It’s great to know our guides struck the perfect balance between keeping everyone safe, sharing interesting facts about the surrounding area and keeping the laughs coming! 🙌😂
We’re so pleased the whole group enjoyed the experience and had such a fun time on the river.
Thanks for choosing Bearded Men Adventures and for sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Highly enjoyable activity thanks to Harry and Dan the guides on the river. Got to have a swim, some on purpose some not, but thanks to the safety instructions, Harry and my teammates all was good. Will be returning when the river is highly for more fun.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! 🌊😁 We’re delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable time on the river!
Harry and Dan will be absolutely thrilled to hear your kind words. It sounds like there were a few planned — and unplanned! — swims along the way! 😂💦 We’re really pleased that the clear safety instructions and support from the guides and your teammates kept everything safe and fun.
And we love hearing that you’re already planning to return when the river is higher for even more adventure! 🤙🌊
Thanks for choosing Bearded Men Adventures and for sharing your experience. We can’t wait to welcome you back! 🙌
Be prepared to have lots of fun along the way. Our instructor/guide Olly gave us lots of support, laughs, confidence along the way, don’t be put off if your 60 +
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! 🛶🌊😁
We’re delighted to hear you had such a fun time with us! Olly will be absolutely thrilled to hear that his support, humour and encouragement helped build your confidence throughout the experience. 🙌😂
And we couldn’t agree more — don’t let being 60+ put you off! Adventure has no age limit, and we love helping everyone feel comfortable enough to give it a go. 💪😊
Thanks for the brilliant recommendation and for choosing Bearded Men Adventures. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! 🤙🌊
Fantastic activity, lots of fun and really well organised company. Our guide, Jack was awesome, friendly, entertaining, experienced and also safety minded, everything you want to take your family white water rafting. Could not recommend highly enough, we had a great time in a very safe pair of hands
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! 🌊😁
We’re absolutely delighted to hear you had such a brilliant time white water rafting with your family!
Jack will be absolutely thrilled to hear your kind words. It’s fantastic to know his friendly, entertaining and experienced approach helped make the adventure so much fun, while keeping safety firmly at the forefront. 🙌😊
We’re especially pleased that you felt in such safe hands throughout the experience — that’s exactly what we want for every family adventure.
Thanks for the brilliant recommendation and for choosing Bearded Men Adventures. We hope to welcome you and your family back for another adventure soon! 🤙🌊
Absolutely excellent day out. The rafting was amazing, Emma really made us laugh and she is a credit to the team.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear you had such an excellent day out with us.
It’s brilliant to know you enjoyed the white water rafting and had such a great time on the river. Emma will be thrilled to hear your kind words – she’ll be so pleased to know her humour and enthusiasm helped make the experience even more memorable. She really is a fantastic member of the team, and we’ll be sure to pass your compliments on.
WOW WOW WOW,
A fantastic experience,
Both Scarey & exhilarating,
With the best instructors Alex & young Callum,
A huge thankyou to both of them for putting up with me 🙏😁
Response from Host, May 2026
Stoked to hear yo had a great time white water rafting with us!
Great experience doing the White water rafting our guide George was great fun , all the staff we're friendly and helpful.
Response from Host, May 2026
Stoked to hear you had agreat time rafting with us !
Come prepared to get wet and have a lot of fiun, very lovely staff members who helped us feel welcome, I’m really bad at remembering names but I think our guide on the raft was called Becky she was a lot of fun and very professional, best day out for a long time, thanks to everyone in the team
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for a great review, we are stoked to hear you had a great time rafting!
Super fun! Cold in November but youre only in for an hour so not too bad. The adrenaline keeps you warm also! Harry was a great guide, funny, personable, and knew his stuff.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Really glad to hear you had such a super fun time — even with the November chill. You’re right, once the adrenaline kicks in you soon forget about the cold. Harry will be stoked to hear his humour, personality and knowledge helped make the experience such a good one.
Thanks for sharing your feedback.
Absolutely brilliant.The instructors Dan and Sol were incredible,their knowledge and skills were just amazing,the made it an unforgettable experience.The river is beautiful,there had been rain so it was all the more exciting.Will be doing it again
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Really glad to hear you had such an absolutely brilliant time. Dan and Sol will be stoked to know their skills and knowledge helped make it such an unforgettable experience. Higher water levels definitely add an extra buzz, and it’s great to hear the river conditions made it even more exciting. Lovely to know you’re already planning to do it again.
This was a great experience. The staff were super friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, and we had a blast. Even the cold weather didn't matter!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Really glad to hear you had such a great time. Awesome to know the team’s friendly, helpful approach helped make it a blast — even with the cold weather doing its thing. Thanks for sharing your experience.
A great tour led by Alex. A very knowledgeable guide. Loved it. I would really recommend. A must in Wales.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Really glad to hear you enjoyed the tour. Alex will be very happy to know his knowledge helped make the experience such a good one for you. Thanks for the recommendation — lovely to hear it stood out as a must-do in Wales.
White water rafting at Llangollen on the River Dee. Great fun, excellent company to book the activity.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad you had a great time whitewater rafting on the River Dee in Llangollen. It's wonderful to hear that you had so much fun and that you enjoyed your experience with our company. We look forward to seeing you on the water again soon!
Harry was a fantastic guide that made the trip extremely fun and we felt safe with him the entire time. This is probably one of the shorter whitewater raft adventures I have been on. You're in the water for maybe 80 minutes or so but it's a fun time.
I also like that they provide wetsuits, something I never experienced for a whitewater adventure before. But it made swimming in the water much more bearable as opposed to me just being in my bathing suit.
I just wish we were able to see the professional photographs that were taken. They had a professional photographer take a photo before we began and then twice while we were on the river. At the end of the tour, I was expecting to be able to see and possibly purchase those photos and would have considered buying them as a memento. But we never saw the photos that were taken as there was no opportunity to see them. I don't know what they do with those.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you had a fun and safe experience with Harry, and that his guidance made the trip so enjoyable. We also appreciate you noting the provision of wetsuits—it's a small detail that we've found makes a big difference to comfort, especially when in the water!
Please email hello@beardedmenadventures.com and we will forward you to the photographer and you can have the option to purchase the photos. :)
Great fun very professional felt safe all the way through the trip beautiful scenery would highly recommend
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for the fantastic feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time and that you felt safe throughout the trip. We agree that the scenery is beautiful and we truly appreciate your high recommendation!
What a fantastic experience from start to finish - lots of laughter and fun, perfect way to spend a Sunday with husband and son. Nathan was great at showing us the ropes and allowing us to learn and explore - great fun would highly recommend !
Response from Host, Jul 2025
That's wonderful to hear you had such a fantastic experience from start to finish! It sounds like the perfect way to spend a Sunday, filled with lots of laughter and fun with your husband and son.
We're thrilled that Nathan was great at showing you the ropes and allowing you to learn and explore. We appreciate the high recommendation!
This was a great experience, everything went smoothly, brilliant organisation.
The River Dee location was breathtaking.
The guides, Harry and Zack, were supportive and knowledgeable, and we felt safe with them, and they encouraged us to push ourselves to get the most out of the experience.
The white water rafting was exhilarating, exactly what we wanted it to be.
This was a brilliant activity and I would certainly do it again, and I will look at booking other experiences with the company again.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
That's absolutely fantastic to hear you had such a brilliant experience! We're thrilled that everything went smoothly and that you appreciated our brilliant organisation.
The River Dee truly is breathtaking, and we're so glad you enjoyed the stunning location.
It's wonderful to hear that Harry and Zack were supportive and knowledgeable guides, making you feel safe while also encouraging you to push yourselves for the most exhilarating white water rafting experience. That's exactly what we aim for!
We're delighted it was precisely what you wanted and that you'd certainly do it again. We'd love to welcome you back for more adventures here in Llangollen!
Great day with the bearded men an women
Very professional from start to Finnish
Matt gave great instructions
And made for a great journey down the river
Response from Host, May 2025
Wonderful to hear you had such a great journey down the river with us! Mike and the rest of the team are dedicated to making it a memorable experience from start to finish. We really appreciate your feedback and hope you'll join us for another adventure in the future!
This is a very safe well managed activity.
We were given clear instructions in a friendly way.
We were two mature adventurous ladies and
Really enjoyed the ride!
Response from Host, May 2025
That's fantastic to hear! It's wonderful that you felt it was a very safe and well-managed activity. Clear and friendly instructions definitely make all the difference in ensuring a positive experience. It's inspiring to hear that you two mature adventurous ladies really enjoyed the ride!
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