The perfect adventure day out for Shropshire, Mid Wales and the Midlands (aff)

If you're looking for an unforgettable outdoor adventure without travelling for hours, whitewater river tubing in Llangollen should be at the top of your list.

This adrenaline-filled experience on the famous River Dee offers the perfect mix of excitement, stunning scenery, and laughter.

Whether you're planning a family day out, celebrating a birthday, organising a stag or hen party, or simply want to try something different, river tubing delivers an experience you'll remember long after you've dried off.

Book your experience for £60 here.

What Is whitewater river tubing?

Imagine floating down a fast-flowing mountain river in your own heavy-duty inflatable tube, riding natural rapids while surrounded by the spectacular landscape of Wales.

Unlike a lazy river, this is an adventure. You'll splash through exciting whitewater sections, navigate gentle currents, and enjoy plenty of laughs along the way.

The experience is suitable for beginners, as professional instructors provide a full safety briefing before you enter the water.

Why Llangollen?

Llangollen has become one of the UK's top outdoor adventure destinations.

The River Dee is famous for its clean water, beautiful scenery, and exciting rapids, making it one of the best places in Britain for whitewater activities.

Your adventure begins near the stunning Horseshoe Falls before following sections of the River Dee that offer the perfect balance of thrills and fun.

Ideal for visitors across the Midlands

One of the biggest attractions is how easy Llangollen is to reach.

Typical driving times include:

• Shrewsbury – around 45 minutes
• Oswestry – around 25 minutes
• Telford – around 1 hour
• Welshpool – around 45 minutes
• Newtown – around 1 hour
• Birmingham – around 1 hour 45 minutes
• Wolverhampton – around 1 hour 30 minutes
• Stoke-on-Trent – around 1 hour 15 minutes

That makes it an ideal day trip without the need for expensive accommodation or long-distance travel.

What's included?

When you book your whitewater tubing adventure, everything you need is provided.

Your experience includes:

• Professional local instructors
• Whitewater river tubing experience
• Wetsuit
• Wetsuit socks
• Helmet
• Buoyancy aid
• Safety briefing
• Transport from the meeting point in Llangollen to the river launch point
• Use of changing facilities

All you need to bring is:

• Swimwear
• A towel
• A change of clothes
• Old trainers or suitable footwear for the water

For beginners?

Yes.

No previous experience is needed.

Your instructor explains everything before you begin, including how to stay safe, how to position yourself in the rapids, and how to enjoy the ride with confidence.

Participants should have a moderate level of fitness, and the activity is not recommended for anyone with serious heart conditions, significant back problems, or for those who are pregnant.

Perfect for groups

River tubing is especially popular with:

• Families with older children
• Groups of friends
• Corporate team-building events
• Birthday celebrations
• Stag and hen weekends
• Adventure seekers looking for something different

Because everyone travels down the river together, it's a fantastic shared experience with plenty of opportunities for laughs and memorable photos.

Explore Llangollen

Once you've conquered the rapids, why not spend the rest of the day exploring one of Wales' most picturesque towns?

Popular attractions include:

• The Llangollen Canal
• Horseshoe Falls
• Steam railway trips
• Riverside cafés
• Independent shops
• Scenic walking trails

Many visitors turn their tubing adventure into a full-day escape.

Book your Whitewater River Tubing experience today through our affiliate link and get ready to take on the rapids of the River Dee.

Prices and availability may change. Please check the latest details before booking.

Book your experience for £60 here.