Private Self-guided River Rafting Tour in Calgary

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Calgary, Canada

3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Take a break from the city and go rafting on Calgary’s Bow River on a relaxing-yet-active self-guided tour. Spend time outdoors solo or with friends and family while enjoying the beautiful city views from a different angle. Enjoy a leisure float past golf courses, residential areas, nature, and parks. All safety gear is included but this is a gentle float and you don’t need a guide.

Rafts, personal flotation devices (PFDs), and paddles are provided
Suitable for private groups of between 2 and 12 people
Spend about half a day floating along the beautiful Bow River
Convenient shuttles to the starting point are an extra expense

What's Included

PFDs, paddles and safety kit
Free parking
Lifelong memories :)

Guides are not required for these tours.
tickets ($9 per person) for our convenient shuttle to the launch point

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

West Baker Park Boat Ramp
4320, Bow River Pathway, Calgary, AB T1X 0L6, Canada
Once you're at West Baker Park (make sure you follow the signs to the Boat Ramp), you'll see the friendly Lazy Day crew and flags...you can't miss us! Book a time that works for you and drop by to begin your float in your sanitized, private raft.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Prince's Island Park

Peace Bridge

Shouldice Park

Shaganappi Point Golf Course

Edworthy Park & Douglas Fir Trail

Bowmont Park

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Dogs welcome
Suitable for all ages; no experience necessary
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 264 reviews

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Great tour

Anne_E, Aug 2026

It was so much fun for the hole family. And the Team of Lazy Days was absolutly helpful and friedly!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you, Anne, for taking the time to share your experience. We are so glad to hear that the whole family had such a fun time on the river. It is also wonderful to know that our team was helpful and friendly throughout your visit. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you and your family back for another memorable Bow River adventure.

Great way to be outdoors!...

Amanda_B, Aug 2025

Great way to be outdoors! Excellent customer service from all the staff we interacted with. Highly recommend.

Perfect , 100% recommended

Carlos_O, Aug 2025

The company is super organized, everything is super agile and the price per boat of 4 people, counting that you will spend 3 to 4 hours of descent is a pass. We did it as a family and we stopped and threw it into the river that is super clean. Highly recommended.

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