Rafting Adventure on the Kicking Horse River

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

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

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

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.

Reviews

4.96

591 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

573

MEMO's Bucket List
Camper53829604474,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our 24 year old daughter Meghan died of cancer last year. Her bucket list included horse backriding and white water rafting. Glacier gave us memories as we honoured our sweet MEMO.
Great first rafting experience!
jorenh636,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing rafting trip! We first signed up for the family tour (easier), but then we were offered to upgrade to the full tour and we're really happy we did! Guide Pete was an absolute blast and gave us the best laughs and amazing splashes! The lunch spot was really nice as well! Definitely recommend!
Just do it!
Linda G,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a fantastic fun experience. Would recommend it. We laughed and whooped the whole way down. Staff were excellent. Austin was a legend!
Kicking Horse River Rafting with Glacier Raft Company
V7258TFdaniell,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
From the welcome, to the orientation, the outfitting, the guides and the rafting, of course, our trip was absolutely incredible. The property in Golden was easy to find, and a spectacular drive from Banff. The outfitting from head to toe was easy and assuring. Our guide Carlos was the best. He has guided rafting adventures all over the world; cannot imagine anyone more experienced and comforting. Although the Kicking Horse may not be as wild in September as it is in June, the rapids we experienced did not disappoint. A category 4 in September? Bliss. The lunch stop exceeded all expectations. Delicious burger, chips, salad and granola. Hanging out and getting to know our fellow rafting mates was a real bonus. And the photos and videos made available to us when we returned were exceptional. Do not just think about rafting with Glacier Raft Company. Book early, as soon as you can. Glad we did.
Excellent day rafting on the kicking horse river
Clare W,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The whole experience was amazing! The rafting guide (nick) was very experienced and reassuring but also really fun. The rafting was such a buzz!! The day was tea well organised and the equipment was top notch!
White water raft trip
allenhI304YS,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A fantastic white water rafting experience with a really professional and enthusiastic team! The safety briefing was very thorough and our raft guide Carlos was superb making the whole trip fun. Thanks to the whole team
Great experience
W8237BSnicolas,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the Whole Day Rafting Tour and had a great time with Steffi. Cool team, good food and lots of fun. We can definitely recommend it!
Would go again!
135alysons,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The company has this trip planned down to a science. Everything went smoothly and our guide, Pete, made the day really enjoyable.
Exciting Kicking Horse River Experience
fishguySteve,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Outstanding raft trip. I have some experience whitewater rafting and I can tell you these guys provide an exciting and safe experience. Our guide Nikko was knowledgeable about the area and the river. He did a great job of getting everyone on the raft involved in the fun.
Best Rapids in the Rockies
woodem1023,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had such a fun time with this company on the kicking horse river. Took a group of 7 of us and we had the raft to ourselves which was nice. The rapids were actually really good compared to other tours I have done and our guide Dan was awesome!! We were laughing the whole time and they even helped us celebrate with a cold beer afterwards. The media packages they sell are also super cool, the guy gets some awesome shots. Highly recommend for anyone looking for something fun to do in the area!