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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.
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!)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bus shuttle to and from river
BBQ lunch (Full Day Discovery & Gentle Family Rafting tours)
Professional raft guide
Local taxes
All gear needed on river
Gratuities
Merchandise
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.
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
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
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
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
Operated by Glacier Raft Company - Day Tours