Rafting Trip Weight Limits

We compared 85 rafting trips in 6 destinations. Weight limits for rafting trips run from 198 to 275 lbs (90 to 125 kg), with a typical limit of 260 lbs. None of them offers an extra seat: above the limit you cannot join.

By destination

DestinationWeight limitTours stating it
Montego Bay Jamaica250–260 lbs4 of 20
Queenstown New Zealand265–265 lbs4 of 5
La Fortuna Costa Rica220–260 lbs2 of 9
Interlaken Switzerland275–275 lbs2 of 2
Phuket Thailand198–243 lbs2 of 16
Bali Indonesia243–243 lbs1 of 33

Highest limits

TourWeight limitWhereFrom
River Rafting Lütschine in Bernese Oberland275 lbs (125 kg)Interlaken$191Check dates
River Rafting Simme with OUTDOOR275 lbs (125 kg)Interlaken$172Check dates
Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting265 lbs (120 kg)Queenstown$172Check dates
Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat265 lbs (120 kg)Queenstown$189Check dates
Shotover River Rafting Trip from Queenstown265 lbs (120 kg)Queenstown$177Check dates
Queenstown Kawarau River Whitewater Rafting265 lbs (120 kg)Queenstown$143Check dates
Rafting Class II-III and Zipline Tour from La Fortuna and Arenal260 lbs (118 kg)La Fortuna$149Check dates
Montego Bay: ATV, Rafting & Rick's Cafe Tour260 lbs (118 kg)Montego Bay$70Check dates
Montego Bay Private Bamboo Rafting with Limestone Massage260 lbs (118 kg)Montego Bay$43Check dates
Jamaica Bamboo Rafting With Limestone Massage250 lbs (113 kg)Montego Bay$20Check dates
Montego Bay: Bamboo Rafting & Limestone Massage250 lbs (113 kg)Montego Bay$15Check dates
Bali Ubud Zip-line and Rafting Adventure with Meals243 lbs (110 kg)Bali$23Check dates
Phuket Adventure with White Water Rafting, Monkey cave and Zip Line+Optional ATV243 lbs (110 kg)Phuket$48Check dates
Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica220 lbs (100 kg)La Fortuna$80Check dates
Phuket White Water Rafting 5 km, Flying Fox, and ATV198 lbs (90 kg)Phuket$65Check dates

Questions

What is the weight limit for rafting trips?

Most rafting trips set a limit between 198 and 275 lbs. The typical limit is 260 lbs (118 kg), based on 15 tours that state one.

Which rafting trip has the highest weight limit?

River Rafting Lütschine in Bernese Oberland by Outdoor allows up to 275 lbs (125 kg).

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.

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