Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
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Kootenay Rockies, Canada
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- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Whitewater rafting is an excellent way to soak up the scenery of the Canadian Rockies. This tour is perfect for first-time and experienced rafters alike as it offers a mix of rapids, from class one to four, and starts out on calmer waters to allow everyone to get settled and build confidence before hitting the mighty rapids of Shot Gun, Man Eater and Roller Coaster.
- Kicking Horse River whitewater rafting tour: The Rockies' best rafting river
- Whitewater rafting excursion suitable for all levels of experience
- Enjoy tackling a variety of different rapids
- Learn all about the surrounding landscapes from your guide
What's Included
- All river rafting equipment
- Certified and experienced guides
- Local taxes
- Photos for purchase
- Food or drink available for purchase
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 2936 Kicking Horse Rd, Golden, BC V0A 1L0, Canada
Driving Directions: From Banff, AB: Approx. 1 hour and 20 minutes From Golden, BC: Approx. 20 minutes Exact directions will be provided upon booking.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Kicking Horse River
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum age is 12 years old
- Minimum weight is 90lbs
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 64 travelers
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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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Featured review
Margaret_S
This company covered everything. Wetsuit, jacket, shoes, paddles, everything. It was great. After the rafting was over they then washed everything so you know that it was clean. The guides were very knowledgeable with great sense of humour. The rafting itself was fun. We went when the river was in low water, but for beginners that was still enough with many rapids of various levels. Highly recommended.
Reviews
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Brenda_N, Aug 2026
I booked this rafting trip while on a week long celebration of my 60th birthday! We agreed this was our favorite activity of the trip and we did A LOT of things. Vern and the rest of the staff were very thorough and took great care of us. If you want a top shelf experience, Hydra is THE place to go! Thanks all for making our trip memorable.
Carly_B, Aug 2026
Rapids were perfect in August. Exciting but not scary. Dean was an exceptional guide. Very informative and provided great guidance down the river. Stunning scenery and so much fun. Our family was able to raft just the four of us (two teens) which was an added bonus.
Sarah_F, Aug 2026
This was the best experience!! Amazing education to keep you safe and the best guides that will MAXIMIZE the fun!!! We had Pete and he was knowledgeable and fun!!
Courtney_V, Jul 2026
We had the BEST time! Dean was a great guide & made us feel safe and relaxed the entire time. We even joked later we’d trust him to guide us down Wapta Falls. This was a great experience and so much fun. Would recommend to anyone!
Kathy_C, Jul 2026
Great guide named Bill who was SO knowledgeable and funny. He made the experience awesome! Book thru Hydra their whole staff was great.
Stephanie_F, Jul 2026
Wonderful crew from start to finish. They work awesome as a team. I was very anxious about this experience but they made me feel like I could conquer it. We were a family of four with two older girls. Everyone had a blast. Highly recommended!!!
Jia_L, Jun 2026
Ricky was our guide. She did a great job teaching us the fundamentals of rafting. Everybody was laughing while being challenged. At the end, the whole boar went for a swim in the freezing water. It was fun. Thanks for the wonderful memory you helped to create.
KirsteenNetherwood_N, Jun 2026
This is a fabulous activity on the Kicking Horse River. All the guides are amazing and so experienced. Our guide was Dean who is exceptional. He encouraged us, reassured us and expertly guided us down a very fast flowing river. He was so enthusiastic and clearly loves what he does as well as knowing the rapids and river like the back of his hands!
Just do it, well worth it!
Emma_L, Sep 2025
Cannot recommend this experience enough! We found out whilst we were there that this company starts further up the river to all others, meaning that you get a longer ride. All of the staff were also lovely, and took great care of us. Would absolutely do it again.
Margaret_S, Aug 2025
This company covered everything. Wetsuit, jacket, shoes, paddles, everything. It was great. After the rafting was over they then washed everything so you know that it was clean. The guides were very knowledgeable with great sense of humour. The rafting itself was fun. We went when the river was in low water, but for beginners that was still enough with many rapids of various levels. Highly recommended.
Steven_S, Aug 2025
Amazing team. So convenient that their location is right where we enter the river. Bill was the best rafting guide we've ever had.
Charles_B, Jul 2025
It was a fun ride. Easy start then some excitement in the second half. Jaro is knowledgeable and entertaining.
ClareSuzanne_C, Aug 2024
Had an absolutely fantastic time, this was our first time white water rafting and will definitely do it again. Hennessy was our excellent guide, however all of the staff were lovely. If you’re thinking of white water rafting DO IT!
Ashley_D, Jul 2024
It was a first time experience for our family of four. The views were great and the rapids were thrilling! The entire staff was awesome and experienced, and we loved our guide Fabián!! We had a blast and we're so glad we booked!! Thank you!
Ian_P, Jul 2024
Brilliant! Our guide (Kyle) has was superb - made sure everyone had a great time and never felt anything other than safe. Our family of 5 had an awesome trip down the river - hit some really decent rapids and got soaked! Set up at base camp is great - plenty of parking, places to change, hot showers and snacks. Don’t be put off by the necessary safety briefing - at no point on the trip did we feel unsafe or concerned. Fully recommend the trip and Hydra - thanks team👍
Natali_T, Jun 2024
This was my family’s first time white water rafting, and it is now our all-time favorite experience! Every employee was incredibly kind and helpful. Our guide, Jaro, was fantastic! He did a great job providing us with the necessary safety and technical information so we felt confident and at ease. He was also incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and geological features we saw. We had so much fun!
Katherine_P, May 2023
What an incredible adventure! The scenery is gorgeous, the rapids are spectacular, but the staff really sets Hydra River Guides apart. The in-house staff was so helpful and intentional, and the guides were amazing. Cam, the guide on our raft, was professional, friendly, and safety-focused while also making sure we all had a wonderful time. We would raft with Hydra again and again! Don't miss this!
bo_x, Aug 2021
amazing team for experiencing rafting game in canada.will refer
to friend to play.we had a lot of fun.
Vroni_B, Aug 2023
Am Schluss wäre es schön, wenn der guide sich bei allen nochmals bedanken würde und vielleicht ein kurzes Feedback. So könnte man ihm auch Trinkgeld geben.
Wir waren alle nass und wollten zuerst die Kleider wechseln und dann war unser Führer leider nirgends mehr zu sehen.
Die Fotos, welche wir gekauft haben sind super!
Auch haben wir uns immer sichergefühlt in der Begleitung von unserem Guide Verns.
Dankeschön
Bittel Meinrad und Vroni
Frederic_P, Aug 2022
Très bonne organisation équipe très pro et très sympa au top au niveau sécurité
Expérience très chouette
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