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Kicking Horse River Rafting: Extreme Adventure in BC
5.0
72 Ratings
Golden
Experience the thrill of extreme whitewater rafting on the Kicking Horse River. Join us for a wild and unforgettable adventure with big water, big fun, and a strong emphasis on safety. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kicking Horse River - Our guides will meet you at Kootenay River Runners basecamp and then take you down the upper and middle canyon of the Kicking Horse River… ensuring you hit every good rapid along the way.
What's Included
- River gear & Equipment
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- River Booties
- Wetsuit
What's Not Included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
Additional Information
Our most extreme adventure! You will meet at our beautiful basecamp right at the Kicking Horse river just 25km east of Golden, BC. More time outdoors & less time on the bus! In the upper and middle canyons, the rafting starts out slowly, then picks up until you’re getting drenched in continuous class III to IV rapids .You won’t forget rafting Portage, Shotgun, Last Waltz and all the other amazing rafting along the way. It’s the best rafting trip in BC for the outdoor adventurer. Paddle commands, get to know your guide and become comfortable in the boat, but does not miss out on any of the amazing rapids that the Kicking Horse River is known for! A definite MUST do near Golden, Banff and Lake Louise.
- Minimum age is 12 years old
- Minimum weight 90 lbs (41 kg)
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Location
2966 Kicking Horse Rd
Kicking Horse Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(72 Ratings)
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Mattpayne123
Jul 30, 2024
Awesome Experience! - Fantastic time Rafting! The team were awesome, great energy and made the whole trip. Big shout out to Curtis who was a great guide and a lot of fun! Thank you to everyone at Kootenay River Runners 😁
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Michelle
Jul 28, 2024
The highlight of our trip - We had an excellent time on the river. Our guide made us feel safe and comfortable, and the river was beautiful.
There was a lot of opportunity to practice and gain confidence before the rapids began. Also, moments to enjoy the scenery between intense waves.
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Kisoo_l
Aug 28, 2023
Excellent rafting experience - The rafting guide, Ben, was very professional and witty to help my family enjoy the rafting. The rafting itself suited well the level of my family including one minor.
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Arielrodilla
Aug 9, 2023
Super fun experience! - Our trip on the kicking horse river was very fun! Our guide, Peter, made sure we knew how to properly paddle through the rapids and made the 18kms worth every penny. Highly recommended!
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Walkingw2023
Aug 5, 2023
Superb - Such an amazing morning. All the staff where really knowledgeable and super friendly. Our guide; Bill, was amazing and made the morning one not to forget.
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Jennifer
Aug 3, 2023
Great time on the Kicking Horse! - Awesome guides that really make the trip fun! Ben was knowledgeable and funny- great combo! The river is lower in early August, but we still managed to get a few good rapids in and get soaked in the process. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Tracy_w
Jul 3, 2023
Cool rapid rides a true Canadian high of our trip - Our guide Ben was super helpful and informative although he scared the crap out of us during the safety briefing! Rapids we were told we’re really low for the the time of year- pretty sure at least one of us would have fallen out if it had been high.
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Paulineb2830
Jun 30, 2023
AWESOME!!! - We’ve been rafting before as a family and we had a BLAST with Kootenay River Runners. They supply all the gear and safety equipment needed for the day including wetsuits, water shoes and splash jackets. Our guide, Ben, was friendly, funny and we always felt safe. We could really tell he wanted to make sure we had a good time. Would definitely recommend if you are in the Golden, BC area.
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H6554dxandream
Sep 6, 2022
Best whitewater rafting experience - Whitewater rafting at its finest. Dean guided us down the river thru the rapids with experience and incredible knowledge.
The entire team is professional and keeps safety their number one priority.
We will return in early summer next year to do another tour down the river. Thank you, Dean, and I hope you have an adventurous and safe Winter.
See you next year.
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Mattlb3043ee
Sep 4, 2022
Rafting the Rockies - We had a fantastic time rafting the Kicking Horse in August. Our guide Dean was super knowledgeable and was a delight to raft with. On a river full of operators, I highly recommend going with Kootenay River Runners if you want an awesome time rafting in Golden.
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