Rafting Trips with Back or Heart Problems
Short answer: 105 of 143 rafting trips say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 111 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator. Updated 2026-11-02
We compared 143 rafting trips in 15 destinations. 105 tours of 143 are not recommended for travelers with back or spinal problems, and 111 for travelers with heart conditions. The others do not mention it.
By destination
| Destination | Back and heart conditions | Tours stating it |
|---|---|---|
| Bali Indonesia | 0 of 31 qualify | 31 of 33 |
| Antalya Turkey | 0 of 23 qualify | 23 of 27 |
| Phuket Thailand | 0 of 14 qualify | 14 of 16 |
| Montego Bay Jamaica | 0 of 10 qualify | 10 of 20 |
| Split Croatia | 0 of 10 qualify | 10 of 10 |
| La Fortuna Costa Rica | 0 of 9 qualify | 9 of 9 |
| Cairns Australia | 0 of 5 qualify | 5 of 5 |
| Queenstown New Zealand | 0 of 4 qualify | 4 of 5 |
| Manuel Antonio Costa Rica | 0 of 4 qualify | 4 of 8 |
| Krabi Thailand | 0 of 3 qualify | 3 of 3 |
| Interlaken Switzerland | 0 of 2 qualify | 2 of 2 |
| St. Lucia Caribbean | 0 of 2 qualify | 2 of 2 |
| Crete Greece | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
| Banff Alberta, Canada | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
| Fethiye Turkey | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
Questions
Can I do a rafting trip with a back or heart condition?
105 of 143 rafting trips say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 111 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator.
How up to date is this information?
We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.