Rafting

Rize: Firtina Valley Rafting Experience

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Join a rafting adventure in Rize’s Firtina Valley. Choose shared or private options and enjoy a safe, fun, and nature-filled Black Sea experience on the lively river waters.

About this activity

Duration 1 hour

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Highlights

  • Enjoy a rafting adventure in Firtina Valley with lush nature and lively river scenery.
  • Choose shared or private rafting options according to your travel style and group needs.
  • Get on the river with professional rafting staff, safety briefing, and full equipment support.
  • Upgrade your adventure with optional zipline, swing, or photo shooting experiences.

Full description

Enjoy a Firtina Valley rafting experience in Rize and discover one of the most exciting outdoor activities in Turkey’s Black Sea region. Before rafting, you will be welcomed by the professional team, receive your equipment, and join a short safety briefing before getting into your raft. With the first paddle strokes, the sound of the valley, the refreshing energy of the water, and the lush natural surroundings turn this adventure into an unforgettable experience.

Along the route, historical stone arch bridges, forest-covered slopes, and the lively flow of the Firtina River accompany you. The route is suitable for beginners, yet exciting enough to offer a safe and enjoyable sense of adventure. This activity is ideal for first-time rafters, families, groups of friends, and travelers looking for an active Black Sea adventure in nature.

You can choose this activity with different options according to your travel style. With the shared rafting option, you join other participants in the same raft for a more social and affordable experience. With the private rafting option, the raft is reserved only for your group, offering a more personal, relaxed, and exclusive atmosphere. You can easily select the option that suits you best during the booking process.

The experience lasts approximately 2 hours. This includes welcome, preparation, equipment delivery, and safety briefing. The time spent on the water is approximately 1 hour. Necessary equipment such as helmet, life jacket, paddle, and water shoes is provided. A professional rafting guide accompanies you throughout the route to ensure a safe and controlled experience. Located close to the Çamlıhemşin and Ayder Plateau route, this Firtina Valley rafting tour adds excitement and an unforgettable memory to your Rize trip.

Includes

  • Private raft reserved for your group
  • Professional river rafting guide / instructor
  • Complete rafting equipment (helmet, life jacket, paddle, water shoes)
  • Basic rafting shorts and t-shirts if needed (free of charge)
  • Insurance coverage
  • Towel and personal dry clothes
  • Swimsuit
  • Photos and GoPro videos (available for purchase on-site)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Personal expenses

Meeting point

SUPORT Rafting Resort

Ayder Yolu Üzeri Hoşdere Köyü, Fırtına Deresi Vadisi 11. KM, 53480 Rize

Important information

What to bring

  • Towel and a full change of dry clothes

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • Children under 9 years old

Not allowed

  • Alcohol consumption before rafting

Know before you go

  • You will get wet during the activity.
  • The route may vary depending on river water levels and participant ages.
  • Water shoes are provided by the rafting operator.
  • If needed, basic rafting shorts and t-shirts are available free of charge.
  • Participants with serious medical conditions should consult their doctor before joining.
  • Total duration is approximately 2 hours, including preparation and safety briefing.
  • Time on the water is approximately 1 hour.
  • Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your selected start time.
  • A minimum number of participants is required for the shared rafting option.
  • If there are not enough participants at your reserved time, you may wait for a short while or request a full refund.
  • If weather conditions are not suitable for rafting, guests will be contacted in advance and offered a reschedule or full refund.