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:
2 hours on the river
Everything is provided!
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The river base is fully equipped with on-site facilities such as private washrooms, change rooms and outdoor showers.
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.
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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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