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title: GoPro or Drone Rafting in Rishikesh: Cost and What You Get
description: Compare GoPro and drone rafting in Rishikesh. Drone and DSLR rafting costs ₹1,290 to ₹2,490 with extras included, and GoPro video is ₹250 to ₹300 on a normal trip.
url: https://thrilldestiny.com/guides/gopro-or-drone-rafting-rishikesh/
updated: 2026-11-04
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# GoPro or drone rafting?

Two ways to take your rafting trip home on video.

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## Quick answer

For the lowest cost, add GoPro video to a normal rafting trip for ₹250 to ₹300. For a video shot from the air and the bank, pick drone and DSLR rafting at ₹1,290 for 12 km, ₹1,590 for 16 km or ₹2,490 for 26 km per person. Drone trips also include a safety kayak, a rafting suit, sunglasses, sunscreen, a welcome drink and a shower room.

Updated 4 November 2026 by the Thrill Destiny booking desk

## Side by side

| | Normal trip with GoPro | Drone and DSLR trip |
| --- | --- | --- |

| **Video** | GoPro, ₹250 to ₹300 extra | Drone and DSLR, included |
| **Routes** | 9, 12, 16, 18, 24 and 26 km | 12, 16 and 26 km |
| **Advance** | ₹100 per person | ₹500 per person |
| **Weekends** | Higher on shorter routes | Same price every day |
| **Safety kayak** | ₹1,500 per boat, extra | Included |
| **Rafting suit, sunglasses, sunscreen** | Not listed | Included |
| **Welcome drink and shower room** | Not listed | Included |

All prices include 18% GST.

## What each route costs

| Route | Rafting only, weekday | Rafting only, weekend | Drone and DSLR |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

| 12 km | ₹350 | ₹380 | ₹1,290 |
| 16 km | ₹400 | ₹450 | ₹1,590 |
| 26 km | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹2,490 |

All prices include 18% GST.

Per person, before any GoPro add-on. The 26 km route needs at least 6 people per booking.

## Both options include

- Free pick and drop from your hotel or our stay.
- A trained river guide, a life jacket and a helmet.
- Slippers and a changing room.

## How to pick

- **On a budget:** a normal trip with GoPro video.
- **For a group video:** [drone and DSLR rafting](https://thrilldestiny.com/rishikesh/river-rafting/drone-rafting/). Book at least a day before.
- **Age limits:** 14 to 50 on 12 km and 16 km, and 16 to 45 on 26 km.

## Questions

### How much is GoPro video on a rafting trip?

₹250 to ₹300 as an add-on.

### How much is drone rafting?

₹1,290 for 12 km, ₹1,590 for 16 km and ₹2,490 for 26 km per person, the same on all days.

### Which routes have drone rafting?

The 12 km, 16 km and 26 km routes.

### How much advance do I pay?

₹100 per person on a normal trip, and ₹500 per person on a drone trip.

### How early should I book a drone trip?

At least a day before.

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