River Rafting Safari

Enjoy a scenic introduction to river rafting on the lovely River Oich in the Great Glen, that winds its way through the countryside and finishes in mighty Loch Ness. There are optional fun games along the way, especially for families with younger children or groups of young people.

Active Highs is owned and operated by In Your Element.

Rievr Rafting and family white water rafting with Active Highs

£65pp (family discounts available)

Easy — Gentle Discovery

River Rafting Safari Experience (3 hrs)

Enjoy a fun river journey down the River Oich into Fort Augustus finishing in Loch Ness, beautiful scenery, small easy rapids, ideal for families with little ones age 5+ or to simply enjoy a…

About Rafting Safari

If you have always wanted to go rafting, but would like to experience a more relaxing or scenic trip down the river without the full-on white water fix, then this is the trip for you!

On a river rafting safari trip with Active Highs, you will experience a fun & scenic river journey down a beautiful river in the Highlands of Scotland.

You will wear a wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet, and receive a full briefing and instruction from your guide before getting on the river. There are some small grade 2 rapids throughout your trip for a bit of extra fun, but nothing too serious.

This trip can be made as wet or as dry as you like! As we paddle down the river, there will be plenty of opportunities to play some games such as ‘Paddles up’, ‘Cat & mouse’, ‘Tug of war’, and there is always the raft guide challenge!

There is always the chance of getting wet during our rafting safari trips, and you may wish to join in or not. There is always an opportunity to go for a swim!

Who Can Go Rafting Safari

Our River Rafting Safari trips are aimed at anyone who wants to enjoy a river journey by raft without the full-on whitewater experience. These trips are also fantastic fun for families with younger children, with a minimum age of 5 years old.

Paddle Into Loch Ness!

Our river rafting safari trips are run down the River Oich, which starts its journey from Loch Oich, and meanders its way down to Fort Augustus, where it empties its waters into mighty Loch Ness. The rapids on the River Oich never get above grade 2, on a scale of 1 to 6, so there is nothing too spicy to worry about, just some bouncy fun along the way.

The River Oich runs parallel to the Caledonian Canal, which makes up part of the Great Glen Canoe Trail. We sometimes spot some wildlife along this stretch, including kingfishers, birds of prey and have even been lucky enough to spot the occasional otter.