Rafting on the Kicking Horse River in the Canadian Rockies, near Banff

Take part in the most incredible white-water adventure in the Canadian Rockies with this rafting trip down the Kicking Horse River near Banff!

Tradition Kicking Horse River | Class II - IV Rapids

3 options available from €88

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From€151
5 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 12 years-old and up

Practical information

A 24-km classic rafting course with progressively more powerful rapids, perfect for enjoying the thrills with family and friends

Course of events

- Meeting with the team at the Wild Water Adventures base and administrative formalities (disclaimer to be read and signed)

- Quick presentation of the activity, then of the equipment you will be provided with

- Putting on your equipment (wetsuit, booties, polar fleece sweater, spray jacket, helmet and life jacket) in the changing rooms at the base, where you can leave your belongings in complete safety

- Departure by bus to reach the starting point of the rafting trip in just a few minutes

- Briefing on safety instructions and paddle handling, then distribution of participants on the different rafts (groups of 8)

- Departure for 2.5 hours of rafting on the upper and middle sections of the river, which are made up of class II to IV rapids

- Disembark at the river's edge, then return to the base by bus in just a few minutes

- Undress in the changing rooms

- Debrief of the experience with the other participants and instructors over a gourmet barbecue lunch: the menu consists of a choice of a Mediterranean-marinated chicken breast, salmon filet, or black bean veggie burger, paired with freshly baked bread, three different salads, munchie mix, watermelon, and freshly baked chocolate chip cookies

- Visit of the base shop if you wish and end of the activity

Activity requirements

Minimum weight: 90 lbs (41 kg)

Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian who will sign the liability waiver on their behalf.

Special terms

A waiver of liability will be signed on site before the start of the activity.

If you wish, you can purchase the photos of your activity on site for a supplement of $41.44.

Meeting point:
Wild Water Adventures River Base - 2750 Beaverfoot Rd, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada
Spoken languages:Spanish, English, French
Included
  • All the rafting equipment
  • Wetsuit
  • Booties
  • Polar fleece sweater
  • Spray jacket
  • Helmet
  • Life jacket
  • Instructor
  • Hot and cold beverages after the trip (coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water, lemonade)
  • Gourmet BBQ lunch
  • Taxes
Excluded
  • Photos ($41.44 option on site)
  • Transfer
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Change of clothes