Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The Kicking Horse trip includes all of the biggest & best rapids on the river. This unforgettable journey begins calmly, where you get familiar with rafting and find out fun facts about the river as you take in the views of the scenic upper section. Then, it’s onto the mighty rapids the Kicking Horse is famous for! As the canyon narrows, the waves build, drenching rafters in continuous class 4 rapids. We provide all the necessary rafting equipment, including wetsuits, shoes, helmet and life jackets and we have lots of warm gear so you will always be warm and comfortable.
Inclusions
What's included
- Certified and experienced guides
- All river rafting equipment
- Photos for purchase
- Local taxes
What's not
- Food or drink available for purchase
- Gratuities
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 336 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Such fun and great guides - just do it!
Our guide Ricky was amazing. Very knowledgeable, safety conscious and fun. She chatted throughout and answered all our questions.
5Amazing
Just WOW! What an experience from start to finish the team at Hydra were welcoming clear instructions really helpful with all the gear Great photos and most of all our guide Ricky! Wonder Woman in a life jacket she was informative kind cheery and looked after us all Even when we had the challenge of being stuck on the rocks and she stayed calm and gave us clear instruction to get off… Was an awesome experience Thank you Team Hydra x
5Great afternoon rafting
Fantastic river rafting trip with our guide Hennessy. 8 people per raft meant plenty of space. Excellent equipment suited to the conditions. Good safety briefing with full and clear information. Location easy to find and plenty of parking a space eat beforehand. Clean changing space. Photo package very reasonably priced. Would highly recommend.
5Family Adventure!
Went with our two girls 14 & 12. The guide was amazing, made us feel safe and reassured whilst making it an adventure and learning about the country around us. Great to see the river from a different perspective. They even worked hard to look after and support our daughter when she got a bit panicked on the category 4 rapids. A big shout out to Ricky!
5Absolutely incredible rafting trip!
Our trip with Hydra rafting was hands down the best rafting experience I've ever been on. Our guide Fabrio was a super star! He was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. He clearly knew that river very well. He navigated the class IV rapids like a real champ. The equipment was also extremely well cared for and in excellent condition, which added another level of confidence to the trip. Unforgettable, five star experience!
5Excellent Adventure on the River
My family of 4 went on the "Classic" trip with Hydra River Guides the middle of August 2026 and had a blast. The Hydra guide (Vern) was exceptional providing good clear direction, a little humor and some local history during our trip down river. If I didn't live so far away (in Virginia, USA), I would make this an annual trip. Everyone at Hydra was friendly. The facilities were very clean, and the gear was in good shape. All in all, this was a 5/5!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Driving Directions: From Banff, AB: Approx. 1 hour and 20 minutes From Golden, BC: Approx. 20 minutes Exact directions will be provided upon booking.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 64 travellers
- Operated by
- Hydra River Guides
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 12 years old
- Minimum weight is 90lbs
How it compares in Kootenay Rockies
- Its from-price is 28% above the median of the 12 experiences we list in Kootenay Rockies.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 12.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kootenay Rockies
Kootenay Rockies is a mountainous region of south-east British Columbia, with national parks, hot springs, lakes, ski towns and the Columbia River valley.
The Kootenay Rockies region occupies the south-east corner of British Columbia, between the Columbia Mountains and the Rockies, bordering Alberta and the United States. Long lakes and rivers run through steep valleys, and the region is made up of small towns such as Nelson, Kimberley, Fernie, Golden and Invermere, each in its own pocket of the mountains.
