"Adventure is out there!" That's what we kept reminding ourselves before leaping over Bhutan's thundering rivers. Whitewater rafting in Bhutan is not another touristy thing—it's the real deal.
Are you curious about cool things to do in Bhutan? We'll let you in on a secret: Nothing compares to the thrill of cold spray on your face as you bounce down rapids between mountains that appear to reach up to the clouds. It's nature's roller coaster, but improved.
We recall our guide chuckling at our white-knuckle hold on the paddle as we edged up to our first Class III rapid. "Relax!" he yelled. "The river knows the way!" Easy for him to say!
Our Bhutan tour packages include this. Our guide wasn't merely safety-conscious (thank goodness!)—he showed us hidden temples on cliff tops that we would have entirely missed.
The catch? No throngs of tourists. Just us, the emerald-green river, and the occasional flash of golden langur monkeys eyeing us from the trees. If you're traveling to Bhutan, get on one of these rafts. Your Instagram will love you—and so will your soul.
