Iran Rafting tour

Iran rafting tour in roaring waves is one of the most popular Iranian recreational tours which are arranged every year, repeatedly. It can be said that rivers named Zayanderud, Armand and Sefid-Rud are appropriate contexts for rafting tours.

Rafting or boat riding on roaring waves is an attractive sub- category of tourism that has become more popular in recent years. Rafting boats were the simplest form of water transportation that they have been used for transporting human and cargo since thousands years ago. In rafting, passengers would get on special inflatable boats and go along the river route; in addition, they would observe the beautiful scenery of villages, forests and mountains and enjoy the roaring waves. This thrilling activity has become a recreational activity among youngsters and families across the world, recently. There are numerous rivers in Iran which are proper locations for rafting and even attract foreigner tourists.

Such adventurous activities are cheerful and vibrant to the extent that they always have their own particular fans. Iran's rafting tours are considered as one of the most exhilarating tours which quench the thirst for excitement. To start your stirring journey, you have to get on a boat with a few people and entrust yourself to roaring waves. Sometimes you need to row the boat; on the contrary, the other times you just enjoy the water flow and feel the stretch of white water. The boat is flowing on and on, and you immerse yourself into the adventurous enjoyment of rafting. The water flow sometime becomes so fast that the boat will rock severely and these excitements create a thrilling memory for tourists. You will observe pristine views which cannot be seen except that you pass the river by rafting. Roaring rivers of Iran captivate the attention of many adventurers to experience a new kind of excitement on river waves.

However, it should be noted that rafting is not an individual and simple activity. In order to avoid any dangerous incidents, it certainly needs the companionship of a professional Iranian tour company or a professional guide. Apart from a professional guide, most of Iranian rafting tours present proper equipments to create a memorable, exhilarating and safe journey for their tourists.

Various Places For conducting rafting tour in Iran

Zayanderud

Zayanderud is one of the most significant rivers in Iran's central part that is considered as an impressive attraction. If you choose this river for rafting, you will experience an indescribable exhilaration. It is suggested to visit Zayanderud on springs since the water level is higher; therefore, you will experience more excitement. Initially, you have to put up life jacket and helmet, and get on the boat, afterwards. The river is calm at the beginning of your journey and the nature displays its magnificent views. As rowing the boat and moving forward, the river reveals its other side, the water is gradually roaring and its sound indicates that the water flows faster. As the waves get higher, the thrilling experience begins and the boat would rock roughly. While you try to control the boat, the river would suddenly become calm; however, it is not the end, many high waves and steep slopes are waiting to surprise you. There are three different routes for rafting in Zayanderud that the shortest one is about 3 kilometers in length and takes 30 minutes.

Haraz River

Haraz River flows through Mazandaran province in the north part of Iran. There is a 4 kilometers distance between Mirza Kuchak Khan Forest Park and Amol city; hence, rafting would take about 2 hours. Before reaching to Gazanak, wave degrees are 2 to 3 which fit the majority of healthy and adventurous tourists. On the other hand, some parts of the river have wave degrees more than 4 that fit rafting champions and adventurous boat riders which is not recommended to the beginners.

Sefid-Rud

Rafting in the wild river of Sefid-Rud is so exciting to the extent that its experience will always be recorded on your mind. Rafting in the river's route, passing through mountains and plains, farms and villages create an opportunity to observe the pristine and unlimited nature which is impossible to experience except that rafting across the river. Professional leaders will accompany you during the whole journey and they will give you all the safety tips. The three thousand years old Cypress of Harzevil and Manjil Dam are among the attractions of this route. Sefid-Rud is the second longest river of Iran with 2-3 wave degrees for rafting and kayaking.

Sirvan River

This river is located in Hawraman region in Kurdistan province with a long meander route which is a proper route for both experts and beginners and kayak riders with wave degrees range from 3 to 5.

Armand River

Armand is the main source of Karun River that is located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province with a 20 kilometers rafting route. Wave degrees of this river range from 2 to 4; consequently, most of the people can go with a professional guide for rafting to this beautiful region within Zagros mountain range. There are many villages along the river where you can stop by and relax.

Karaj River

Karaj River originates from the southern mountains of Alborz, with wave degrees range from 2 to 4 that is more suitable for professional experts and kayak riders.

arvand River

This vast river is located in the southern part of Iran, in Khuzestan province which has an exciting route for rafting and it is 20 kilometers in length.

Sezar River

Sezar River is one of distributaries of Dez River in Lorestan Province with wave degrees between 2 and four. In various points of the river, water flow is in a way that both beginners and advanced riders can pass a safe rafting.