Rafting Adventure on the Kicking Horse River

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Rafting the Kicking Horse River — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

White Water Rafting on the Kicking Horse — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The Kicking Horse River in Golden, British Columbia provides the best white water rafting in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Our company has been providing river rafting trips on the Kicking Horse since 1982, as well as other beautiful rivers in this area.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Glacier Raft Company - Day Tours

Ages: Children (7–11 years) · Adults (12–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bus shuttle to and from river
Included: BBQ lunch (Full Day Discovery & Gentle Family Rafting tours)
Included: Professional raft guide
Included: Local taxes
Included: All gear needed on river

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Merchandise

Itinerary

The Kicking Horse River - one of the best whitewater rafting rivers in British Columbia and Western Canada. With class 1 - class 4+ rapids, there are options for everyone.

Stop 1
Kicking Horse River

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Next to Banner Recreation in Golden BC. We are on Mountain

Time - same as Alberta!

Apple Maps is not directing customers to the correct location. Please take exit 780 off Highway 1 and follow the signs to our office. We are located just off the traffic circle on Golden-Donald Upper Road.

End point

Next to Banner Recreation in Golden BC. We are on Mountain

Time - same as Alberta!

Apple Maps is not directing customers to the correct location. Please take exit 780 off Highway 1 and follow the signs to our office. We are located just off the traffic circle on Golden-Donald Upper Road.

Using your ticket

Golden, BC is on Mountain Time (Same time as Alberta)
Please advise your lunch preference, if tour with lunch is selected: hamburger, breaded chicken burger, veggie burger or smokie (big hot dog); Please send us a message with your choices and if anyone has any dietary requirements or allergies.
Minimum age for White Water Discovery and Express is 12 years old and 90 lbs (41 kg)
Minumum age for Gentle Family Rafting is 7 years old and 50 lbs (23 kg)
Guests under the age of 19 must have a parent or guardian present to sign their waiver
Not recommended for participants with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant women
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is cancelled, you will not be entitled to a refund.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age for Full Day Discovery and Half Day Express is 12 years old and 90 lbs (41 kg)
Minimum age for Gentle Family Rafting is 7 years old and 50 lbs (23 kg)
Please advise your lunch preference, if tour with lunch is selected (Full Day Discovery and Gentle Family Rafting): hamburger, veggie burger, breaded chicken burger or smokie (big hot dog); Please send us a message after checkout to advise the requested information
Please advise of any allergies or special dietary requirements at time of booking
Guests under the age of 19 must have a parent or guardian present to sign their waiver
We are on the Mountain Time zone (same as Alberta!)

Options

Half Day Rafting - Express

Half Day Rafting - Express: This trip is perfect for anyone who wants an exciting bit of whitewater, but is on a time crunch.

Duration: 3 hours: This trip starts at 11:00 am and finishes around 2:30 pm. Please arrive to our base by 10:45 am at the latest
Afternoon Half Day Rafting

Afternoon Half Day Rafting: An awesome afternoon trip on the Kicking Horse River. If you have other activities you want to enjoy during the day, this is

Duration: 3 hours: This trips starts at 3:30 pm and finishes around 6:15 pm. Please arrive to our base by 3:00 pm at the latest
Full Day Rafting - Discovery

Full Day Rafting - Discovery: Our most popular trip, our full day trip has you rafting 26 km of the Kicking Horse River and includes a riverside BBQ lunch

Duration: 5 hours: This trip starts at 9:15 am and finishes around 2:30 pm. Please arrive to our base by 9:00 am at the latest.

Includes a riverside BBQ lunch: Please let us know what you'd like after making your booking. Options are hamburger, veggie burger, chicken burger or hot dog
Family Whitewater Rafting

Family Whitewater Rafting: A fast paced float on the Kicking Horse River. There are a few splashes and a BBQ lunch. Suitable for kids aged 7 and 50 lbs.

Duration: 4 hours: This trip starts at 9:15 am and finishes around 1:00 pm. Please arrive to our base by 9:00 am at the latest.

Includes a riverside BBQ lunch: Please let us know what you'd like after making your booking. Options are hamburger, veggie burger, chicken burger or hot dog