Half-Day Whitewater Rafting in Revelstoke
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Revelstoke, Canada
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Why travelers loved this
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Overview
Immerse yourself in the natural landscape of British Columbia on a rafting tour down the Illecillewaet River. No previous experience is necessary, as your guide navigates the route and provides safety instruction and equipment to ensure your comfort throughout the day. In addition to rare views of the Selkirk Mountain Range, the tour includes a snack break and post-tour meal discount, making it a popular choice for families.
- Discover the landscapes of British Columbia on a rafting tour
- Navigate class II and III white water rapids with your guide
- Enjoy a snack break and meal discount after the tour
- No previous experience necessary—beginners are welcome
What's Included
- All necessary rafting equipment
- Professional river guide
- Photo service
- Round trip transportation
- Food and drinks, but available on site at the River City Pub
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs and T-Shirts (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 112 1 St E, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0, Canada
Centrally located in downtown Revelstoke, the rafting office is located inside the lobby area of the Regent Hotel.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Mount Revelstoke National Park (Pass By)
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Apex Rafting Company
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for participants who are pregnant or anyone with back or neck problems
- Wheelchair accessible
- Participants do not need to know how to swim
- Operates in all weather conditions
- No experience is required
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Allan_C
I thought the staff were so nice and friendly right from the word get go, my wife always wanted to try this and she is absolutely gitty over to trip, she can’t stop talking about it, the ride on the river was so beautiful and the rapids were so much fun, we are so looking forward to doing it again, we highly recommend trying doing this adventure.
Reviews
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Rune_J, Aug 2026
Excellent activity with kids, beautiful setting, great guides with funny anecdotes, highly recomendable…
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Rune. Thanks so much for posting your review, it's much appreciated! Our 26 KM rafting trip on the Illecillewaet River is a great family adventure and it's nice to know you enjoyed it. Thanks for your recommendation and thanks again for rafting with us.
Ralph at Apex Rafting in Revelstoke
Peter_B, Aug 2026
Very tame experience, young family with small kids would get a huge kick out of this, for adults looking for adrenaline rush. You would probably be dissapointed. Scenery was amazing and the guides were fantastic.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Peter. Thanks for taking time to post your review. Very happy to hear you enjoyed the scenery and the guides. I'm sorry you were disappointed with the low water level but it's typical for all rivers in BC by mid August and a low snowpack this past winter hasn't helped. River volume was about 56 cms(cubic metres/second) during your trip on August 11. Spring and early summer we'll be rafting at 270 cms and then all the way down to almost 30 cms in September. June and early July are typically best time for those seeking the most exciting trips on BC rivers. Water levels and weather are beyond our control so we focus on the things we can. The guides skill, knowledge and engagement, the quality and cleanliness of kit and equipment and an overall commitment to superior customer service and efficiency seems to have the majority of our guests leaving quite pleased. Thanks again for rafting with us and I hope the rest of your travels here went well.
Ralph at Apex Rafting in Revelstoke
Shannon_W, Aug 2026
I had an amazing morning!! The guides were super helpful, knowledgeable about the area and safety conscious. They were also funny and personable🙂. 100% recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Shannon. Thanks again for joining us on the river! It's great to know you had such a good time out there. We have a great river crew again this year. Thanks as well for your recommendation and for taking time to post your review, it's much appreciated! All the best for the rest of your summer.
Ralph at Apex Rafting in Revelstoke
Christopher_H, Aug 2026
This was a fun half day trip, you can’t take anything with you on the raft so you don’t need to take it to the pick up point. All equipment is provided. Guides very safety conscious and knowledgeable. We didn’t get to see any wildlife on our trip.
Quinn_H, Aug 2026
Had so much fun. The kids and I will definitely do this again . Our guide also made it a lot of fun.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Glad you guys had fun! Always welcome back
vickie_j, Jul 2026
We had the best time.
The staff are funny, knowledgeable and safe.
All you need are bathers. And a drink
They supply everything else.
Merrin_S, Jul 2026
Easy to book, clear instructions how to meet with guides. Our guide Kade was sensational, a real character, with great knowledge of the area. Kade made the experience more personal and made sure we all felt comfortable and took the time to get to know us all. We were absolute beginners but found the experience quite easy and within our comfort zone.
Kim_M, Jul 2026
We’ve always wanted to try white water rafting, and finally getting to check it off our bucket list was incredible! What an awesome experience from start to finish. There were a few thrilling moments we got experience. The guides were fantastic, and the whole adventure was exciting, fun, and unforgettable. We’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for an amazing adventure!
AND…. The photos included in the package were awesome!
KitWai_L, Aug 2025
Good experience to try rafting with family.
9 rapids, whole trip around 2.5 hrs on water.
Professuonal & knowledgable guide/ instructor.
Suzanne_G, Aug 2025
A fantastic 9 rapid experience. Keep paddling!!! The weather wasn't great but what better place to spend it than on a river squealing with delight!!
Stuart_E, Aug 2025
Great experience with the kids (teens) great guide (Graham), beautiful scenery and a fun wet ride through it!
Jonathan_H, Aug 2025
Cade was an amazing guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable and funny. Kids loved him. We had a great time.
Thomas_D, Jul 2025
Great instruction, fun folks, had great time, came back with terrific memories, shared lots of stories
TODD_N, Jul 2025
Fantastic experience! Our guide Cade was exceptional! Not only a pro guide but also gave details about our surroundings and its history. Although it rained, it did not put a damper on our parade!! This is a “must do” in Revelstoke!
Ewald_v, Oct 2024
This year we made a trip thru Canada with our family because of our 25th anniversary. One of the things we wanted to do was wild water rafting trip. We had to re-book this event because of the fires in Jasper. The alternative location was Revelstoke. And we are happy we had this experience here. Together with our tour guides Jay and Graham our bucketlist dream was fullfilled: besides the great ride and fun down the river, those guys told so much nice fact and stories of the places we passed by. The peanut butter passing unfortunatelly was too sweet for us: we end up in the water. The short training instructions helped us to get back in the raft in no time. This experience has been filmed and photo’s were taken. This is a great memory of one of the best experience we’ve ever had. Jay and Graham: Thank you! Monique, Ewald, Lars and Merle (The Netherlands)
Simon_R, Sept 2024
Just a fantastic overall experience. Views throughout are amazing, guides are knowledgeable and good fun
David_R, Aug 2024
Fantastic trip great value including the photos and our guide was excellent Revelstoke is definitely the place to stay
Stephen_C, Aug 2024
We had a greater time and the guides where awsome. Ide definitely recommend. To my friends and ide probly do it again.
Nana_I, Aug 2024
The river is no very spicy but the whole team is making this adventure really nice and fun. Enjoy it!!
Nik_D, Aug 2024
Excellent trip. We really enjoyed this and had a great guide with Jason who was really interesting and funny. The right amount of adrenaline and chill as you float down the rapids. The only downside was the grumpy young girl who checked us in when we arrived. She wasn't very helpful and we felt like we were interrupting her day by being there. Once you get past that it's well worth it.
Peter_M, Aug 2024
Great day wonderful scenery, our guide ( originally from Texas) was a blast. Worth every cent. Highly recommend.
Kerstin_G, Aug 2024
This rafting experience was great for my family of beginners. Rafting guides were friendly, organized, informative and made the trip a blast. I appreciated all the gear to keep us warm and safe, and I loved the snacks on the bus ride home. I would definitely recommend Apex Rafting for your next adventure.
Jasmin_M, Aug 2024
Would totally recommend this trip! It was super fun and we were given the photos without any additional cost!
Ellen_L, Aug 2024
We had an amazing time and Devon was the best guide. So informative and helpful which ensured we had so much fun on the rapids. We can definitely recommend this company for white water rafting.
Colin_M, Aug 2024
What a ride! Being a 66 year old with hip arthritis who has kayaked white water in the past I was blown away by the professional yet totally fun way the team looked after us and especially me. You need to be able to bend more than 90 degrees at the waist and maybe don’t have too much weight round the belly as I had trouble. In the end I was a non-paddler but still loved the trip. Graham took care of us and Mark was very knowledgeable about the river and mountains. It’s a long trip with great rapids and amazing views. The dips into the glacial water were a welcome relief in hot weather. I’ll do it again when I’ve lost some weight and had my hip replacement. Highly recommended activity and family company. Free photos are a boon!
Victoria_E, Jul 2024
Fantastic morning - well organised with excellent guides who kept everything fun but also covered all the safety aspects and checked everything. Never done this before and was a little apprehensive but they were excellent and had all the kit you needed as well as a warming drink and snacks when we got back in the bus. Photos arrived later that day.
Theresa_H, Jul 2024
Well organised, lots of fun, great guides. We had Jason who was brilliant & made whole morning fun & interesting. It’s a 26km ride & there is time to find out more about the area you are rafting in. 100% recommend.
Donna_F, Jul 2024
The trip was absolutely fantastic! Our guide Jason was amazing…full of local
knowledge and lots of jokes. We felt totally safe but had the best time ever….wish we had the time to do the whole trip again!
Allan_C, Jul 2024
I thought the staff were so nice and friendly right from the word get go, my wife always wanted to try this and she is absolutely gitty over to trip, she can’t stop talking about it, the ride on the river was so beautiful and the rapids were so much fun, we are so looking forward to doing it again, we highly recommend trying doing this adventure.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Hi Allan!
Thanks so much for your kind words, we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your trip! Your review is very appreciated!
Enjoy the rest of your summer and thanks again for rafting with Apex!
~ Tommy at Apex Rafting
Klaus_R, Aug 2023
We had with Luke as are Guid an awesome time. It was a very fun afternoon we enjoy the trip a lot. The nature was just gorgeous thanks.
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