9:15am, 1:15pm
Departure Time
3 Hrs
Duration
12+
Age
4
River Class
May-Sep
Season
A fun-filled day of soaking waves on the Kicking Horse River.
This is the Rockies’ most thrilling whitewater rafting experience.
On the Kicking Horse white water rafting tour, you’ll experience world-class white water river rapids, spectacular mountain scenery and memories to last a lifetime in the unparalleled beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Less than 1 and a half hours from Banff, you’ll find large, soaking waves and numerous rapids that range up to Class 4, offering a thrilling and fun day for you and your friends or co-workers.
The Kicking Horse River Experience
- Predominantly class 4 with several larger class 4 rapids, as well as 2, 3, rapids along the way.
- This river runs on snowmelt and water levels can change at different times of the season, and environmental changes can lower the rapid class
- Intensity Level: moderate to difficult
Check out the Whitewater Rafting Rapids Classification Guide, to learn more about the rapid classes.
See the Kicking Horse River rafting trip for yourself in the video below!
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The best parts of the tour for most people include the following:
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2 hours on the river
A ride you won’t forget. Surrounded by the magnificent Rocky Mountains.
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Everything is provided!
The tour includes professional guiding, instruction, equipment and practice as well as facilities.
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The raft trip is approximately three hours. The tours start at 9:15am and 1:15pm from the river base in Golden, British Columbia. This includes two hours on the water, and will conclude at the river base at around 12:15pm and 4:15pm.
The tour includes 2 hours on the river, a professional river guide with each boat, and all safety equipment, including a wetsuit, fleece, spray jacket, life jacket, neoprene booties and helmet is provided. Please note that lunch and transport are not provided, all guests will need to self-drive to the river base in Golden, BC. Snacks and refreshments will be available to purchase, or you may like to bring drinks and snacks to have in your vehicle after the trip.
The river base is fully equipped with on-site facilities such as private washrooms, change rooms and outdoor showers.
The meeting point is at the Hydra River Base on Kicking Horse Road near Golden in BC, located 1.5 hours west of Banff. Detailed driving directions will be provided in your booking confirmation. Transport is not available this year, all guests must self-drive to the riverbase.
Please bring a piece of ID (all rafters are required to show ID), wear your swimsuit under your clothes and bring warm clothes and a towel in a bag after the tour. A locked storage box is available on site. It’s recommended that you wear contacts but if you need your glasses, secure them with a sunglass strap.
Anything else! There is secure storage for your personal belongings on site at the private river base. You don’t need to take anything on the raft, unless it is medication such as inhalers that must be kept with you. The guides have a dry bag onboard where these can be kept safe.
When you are making your reservation please let the agent know and they will check with the rafting team. On the day please bring any medication you may need and inform your guide of any medical conditions.
No you don’t. Most of the guests are first time rafters and the trips, equipment and briefings are designed to put the novice rafter at ease. The guides so will provide a thorough safety talk before getting into the water. No experience is required for any trip.
You will go through class 1 – 4 rapids on this tour. This popular whitewater journey is the longest and most exciting trip and is ideal for thrill seekers. Wondering what the rapids classifications mean? Check out our Whitewater Rafting Rapids Classification Guide.
The tour is run by Hydra River Guides, our preferred partner, who have been rafting the Kicking Horse River for over 30 years. With time comes experience and Hydra prides itself on its qualified staff and impressive safety record. Each year they refine our trips, organization and guest experience.
The standard cancellation policy has always been flexible and allowed you to cancel up to 2 days before your trip for a full refund. If you need to cancel within 48 hours (due only to covid related issues – and you must provide proof), get in touch with our team prior to your tour, to arrange a rafting credit for use later in the season. (sorry, no refunds will be issued within 48 hours). If you are a group of 8 or more rafters or “Book a boat”, a 7 day cancellation policy applies (instead of 48 hours).
Tips are not expected, but are certainly appreciated. If you think your guide did a wonderful job and would like to indicate that with a tip, it will be graciously accepted.
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- The minimum age is 12 years and the minimum weight per person is 90 lbs.
- The maximum weight per person is 350 lbs.
- Every guest needs to sign a waiver form. Parents will co-sign for children under 18 years of age.
- Please note that the Kicking Horse is a glacier fed river and water levels fluctuate. As the season progresses, the rapids can change from Class 4 to Class 3.
- Photo ID may be required for identity verification.
- Please note that this tour requires a minimum of 12 participants, please call the day prior to confirm the tour.
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