Kicking Horse Rapids: Ultimate Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Experience the thrill of Kicking Horse River rafting, tackling class 4 rapids while enjoying majestic views. All necessary equipment provided for a comfortable and unforgettable journey.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 2936 Kicking Horse Rd - Your 20 km journey on the mighty Kicking Horse River has it all- spectacular scenery and thrilling white water. At Hydra we always raft our guests down both sections of the river, making this trip perfect for first-time and experienced rafters alike. We start in the calmer and scenic class one and then hit the adrenaline…
What's Included
  • Certified and experienced guides
  • Photos for purchase
  • Local taxes included
  • All river rafting equipment provided
What's Not Included
  • Food or drink available for purchase
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The Kicking Horse trip includes all of the biggest & best rapids on the river. This unforgettable journey begins calmly, where you get familiar with rafting and find out fun facts about the river as you take in the views of the scenic upper section. Then, it’s onto the mighty rapids the Kicking Horse is famous for! As the canyon narrows, the waves…

Location
2936 Kicking Horse Rd
Kicking Horse Road
Driving Directions: From Banff, AB: Approx. 1 hour and 20 minutes ​From Golden, BC: Approx. 20 minutes Exact directions will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sightseer09545952219
Sep 22, 2024
Sunday funday paddle - What an amazing experience. We went out near the end of the season. We were in the smaller boats as the river was low to " add to the fun" It was a 19km paddle down river through some stunning scenery and a combination of class 1 to 4 rapids. Class 1 wasn't scary. Class 2 wasn't bad. Fabien our pilot was excellent. He briefed us on what he wanted to do and was clear and concise when he wanted us to do it. It was a memorable day even if my arms and shoulders hurt the next day. Everyone got wet in a fun way. Fabien made sure of that !! It was a fantastic experience and I would recommend you to give it a go if you get the chance. Slight downside is pay attention to directions. We didn't and ended up driving way past it only to have to come back !! Entirely our fault.
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Mobile50925657491
Sep 20, 2024
Exhilarating amidst amazing scenery - What an amazing afternoon. We were well briefed, even that part was fun thanks to the humour of the guide explaining. And then we were off to the river with Vern. Cannot commend him enough. He clearly knows the river and how to keep everyone safe and yet have an amazing time. Compared to other rafting adventures we did, we found this both exciting and not tiring at all. I would recommend them hands down. Oh and the view the whole time - simply breath taking. Go for it. Well worth the money spent and don’t forget to get the pics at the end. For an extra $30 we got 41 digital photos of our experience that totally captured the fun we had.
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Rosemarie
Sep 19, 2024
Fun and exhilarating, couldn’t ask for a better instructor than Vern! - Really friendly, well organised and professional. Vern was great fun, told us interesting facts and stories about the river and the surrounding area. He also took us through lots of drills on the raft such as changing sides, which added to the ride down river and allowed us to take a safe and very refreshing dip in the river to practice getting back on the raft , which was very funny and helped to meet the other members in the raft . Vern made sure everybody was included and having a great time.
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Rubenc363
Sep 18, 2024
Amazing experience with a trained professional guide! - A wonderful experience amongst amazing Canadian nature! Our guide Vern (and the rest of the team) made us feel safe all along, while making sure that we enjoyed the experience to the fullest!
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Q886bnjudyh
Sep 18, 2024
What an afternoon! More eventful than we expected …. - Lovely place for whitewater rafting … stunning scenery and varied ware conditions. Good briefing on safety and staff expertise obvious. Our raft suffered a tear and this was dealt with by great team work. Thank you!
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Denise
Sep 17, 2024
Kicking Horse river rafting - Had a fantastic day and Vern, our guide, was full of knowledge and made sure we were safe whilst on the water. The whole team were friendly with the aim of ensuring all their guests got the most out of the trip. Restrooms and changing rooms were all clean and tidy. Definitely would recommend going with this company.
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Meganan3562gn
Sep 17, 2024
Recommend white water rafting at kicking horse river - We had a great time rafting with this group! It was a long rafting session, was on the water for about 1.5 hours, which is longer than previous rafting rides in the past. All the staff were great and our guide was very knowledgeable. Price was fair.
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C5375hxruthg
Sep 17, 2024
It was fab - What an amazing trip. 60 people kitted out quickly and efficiently. The safety talk gave just the right amount if fear and anticipation. The rafting was great fun through gorgeous scenery. Fabian our guide gave excellent instruction, keeping us safe but ensuring we all got well wet. Then a quick drive home and a very slick kit return and cleaning operation. Photos were excellent and a great keepsake. Thoroughly recommend.
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L763bualexandras
Sep 9, 2024
WILD WATER RAFTING - WILD!!!! this experience was absolutely amazing. 100% recommended. It was fun, exhilarating, and one of the highlights of our trips! Our guide Kyle, was awesome! He took us on a wild ride for sure!! Just book it!
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X8634uhsteves
Sep 9, 2024
Better than expected!!! - Amazing adventure! Guide (Dean) was Awesome! If you're looking for Top Notch adventures with professional staff, look no further!
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