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Rafting Adventure on the Kicking Horse River

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Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

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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.

Additional Info

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)

Guests under the age of 19 must have a parent or guardian present to sign their waiver

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

We are on the Mountain Time zone (same as Alberta!)

Minimum age for Gentle Family Rafting is 7 years old and 50 lbs (23 kg)

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

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

Photos and HD Video (available to purchase)

Gratuities

Merchandise

What To Expect

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.

Options

Half Day Rafting - Express

This trip is perfect for anyone who wants an exciting bit of whitewater, but is on a time crunch. It's our shortest trip and it gets right into the big stuff in the middle canyon. 3 hrs

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 when 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 the perfect option to still experience the best whitewater in Golden, BC.

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 when making your booking. Options are hamburger, veggie burger, chicken burger or hot dog

Reviews

4.96

568 reviews

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  • Australians in canada

    Gavin c,

    Aug 6, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    great instructors, good river, class 2,3,4 rapids. Good change rooms, friendly staff, plenty to see.

  • Epic guide

    jen t,

    Aug 5, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had the best day! Carlos was our guide, and he made a great experience even better! Highly recommend!

  • A lot of fun White water rafting on the Kicking Horse River

    CHARLES A,

    Jul 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide, Austin, was great. It was a lot of fun. He got to know everyone’s name, and he made it a fun experience. Highly recommend.

  • The Honeymoon Adventure We Were Looking For

    Colton R,

    Jul 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Glacier Rafting Co's longevity speaks for itself, so I will just add my two cents on top. The booking process was simple and the available options were explained well. Immediately upon arriving at the home base we were greeted on site and you can just tell that the staff love what they do. The vibe was high, every one we spoke with was eager to help and make sure we were set up for an incredible experience. The introduction/tutorial was professional but also fun, not the kind your eyes glaze over for! The rafting itself was a blast! Mauri was our guide, and he was not only a great teacher, but truly made the trip memorable. He was fun, funny, and focused on getting us in the right places at the right time to get the most out of the rapids. He delivered, and so did everyone else on the Glacier team- thank you to all of you, we would absolutely recommend this experience!

  • Awesome experience!

    Lisa R,

    Jul 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Amazing experience! Our guide Ryan was awesome- kept us safe and had lots of fun the entire trip. Perfect for any level of experience- don’t be afraid if you’ve never rafted before.

From CAD 109.75

4.96
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