Kananaskis River Rafting Adventure
Description
Enjoy a beautiful day rafting down the picturesque Kananaskis River in Alberta, Canada. This day trip from Banff or Canmore will get you into a raft and cruising down for 1.5 - 2 hours on the turquoise waters of the Kananaskis River, one of Alberta’s most pristine waterways. This excursion is an ideal introduction to the thrill of whitewater rafting, and is great for families or groups on the class 1-3 rapids. Spot local wildlife and soak up Canada’s unparalleled beauty as you cruise down this beautiful river.
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Listen as the professional guides explain how to paddle and give safety instructions for your epic 1.5 to 2 hour adventure down the Kananaskis River, which originates in the Canadian Rockies and flows 46 miles (74 km) before emptying into the Bow River. Relax as you cruise along the calm parts of the river, taking in the scenery of craggy mountains and verdant trees. Keep an eye out for wildlife like eagles and other birds soaring overhead and bears or deer walking along the banks of the river. But don’t relax for too long — this is still an adventurous river. Listen as your guide directs you to navigate the periodic rapids. Hang tight as you bump up and down over the white water as if it were an aquatic bronco. When your rafting adventure comes to an end, you’ll be rewarded with snacks and high-fives, before relaxing on the ride back to your starting point.
After pick-up from Banff or Canmore (optional), take a brief but picturesque ride through the Canadian countryside to the tour meeting point. Once you've signed a waiver and geared up at the riverbase, you'll be transported in a comfortable bus to the riverbase to begin your whitewater rafting journey.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The minimum number for tour to run is eight people. Minimum needed for transport is three people.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Minimum age is 5 years old. Minimum weight is 40 pounds (18 kg). Maximum weight is 350 pounds (159 kg).
- Not recommended for pregnant women.
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
- All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking.
Reviews(157)
This was a great raft trip. Appreciated how close we were and the bus ride wasn’t really long especially after the trip. Our guide Dani is super friendly and entertaining. She even managed her Spanish skills with the Spanish family we had. Our child enjoyed every minute in the front a great trip overall.
Our group of 9 had an absolutely brilliant day! We are all 60 plus in age so we weren’t looking for ‘extreme’ white water rafting. Our excursion today was had the perfect mix of fun and taking in the gorgeous scenery of the Kananaskis. Two in our group were from Ireland that had never done anything like this before., and they loved it! The guides were very good at reviewing all the safety protocols mixed in with some humour as well. Our guide Georgia was very professional. We learned that she took her training in her native New Zealand, and has experience in rafting in many parts of the world. Base camp was easily accessible from Calgary. As well it is a short distance to Canmore where we finished off our day with a lovely dinner. We would highly recommend this experience! Thanks for a day we will all remember!
Entire team was great. It was overall a fun and memorable experience. Our guide Georgia and as very experienced. Felt safe the entire time.
Prami was a great guide and made our trip a lot of fun. This is a very easy ride for most with a bit of thrill added for laughs. We will go again.
Looked after from A to Z really well. Arrival, explanations, use of wet suit, and safety. Really happy to tip the boat captain!
This rafting adventure was outstanding. This company is well organized and employs safety-oriented staff. From beginning to end, our entire family had a memorable excursion. With family members from 7 to 72 years old, we all agreed that this activity was one of our best in Banff region! I highly recommend this trip.
Shac was the best. We had a beautiful day on the river and she was an excellent guide. Definitely worth the value and what beautiful scenery.
My family and I had a fantastic afternoon out with Jeff ( driving our bus) and Joe our brilliant guide. The whole team were encouraging and welcoming but most importantly safe getting us as inexperienced rafters down the river and having a great time. Would highly recommend
We had an amazing experience with Chinook Rafting, and a big part of that was because of our guide, Nicco! He was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole rafting experience fun and exciting. Nicco did a great job guiding us through the river while making sure everyone felt safe and comfortable. His positive energy and great sense of humor made the experience even more memorable. Highly recommended—ask for Nicco if you want an unforgettable rafting adventure!
Our guide, Laura, was awesome! She was fun, knowledgeable and entertaining. The rapids were just right for our family.
