The rafting--going down almost the same stream as that of the pleasure boat trip by rubber raft (rubber boat)--has become popular not only because people are usually more thrilled than the pleasure boat trip but also because people can experience a feeling of satisfaction in 'operating the raft by themselves'; therefore, several companies has launched rafting trip here.
保津川下りとほぼ同じコースをゴム製のラフト（ゴムボート）で下るラフティングは、一般的には観光川下りよりもスリルが味わえ、かつ「自分で操作する」という満足感を味わえるために人気が高まり、複数の業者が開催している。