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Tours/Kootenay Rockies/Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River

Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River

5.0(336)Kootenay Rockies4 hours
VIATOR5.0(20)TRIPADVISOR5.0(316)
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
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Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River

At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Price from
$122 / person
Location
Kootenay Rockies
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 336 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 64
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Hydra River Guides
Meeting point
Driving Directions:From Banff, ABApprox. 1 hour and 20 minutes​From Golden, BCApprox. 20 minutesExact directions will be provided upon booking.

Description

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.

Tour Options

Kicking Horse Classic PM

1:15pm departure

Kicking Horse Classic AM

9:30am departure

What's included

Included
Certified and experienced guides
All river rafting equipment
Photos for purchase
Local taxes
Not included
Food or drink available for purchase
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
336 reviews
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Important Information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 12 years old
  • Minimum weight is 90lbs

Cancellation

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

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River take?

Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River lasts about 4 hours.

How much does Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River cost?

Prices start at $122 per person for this Kootenay Rockies experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

Can I cancel Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Driving Directions:. From Banff, AB: Approx. 1 hour and 20 minutes. ​From Golden, BC: Approx. 20 minutes. Exact directions will be provided upon booking. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 64 participants.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 336 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Hydra River Guides.

Reviews(336)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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J1381WRchrisn
September 7, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Such 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.

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leighd670
August 30, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing

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

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w16_04
August 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great 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.

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orchard1232017
August 22, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Family 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!

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Voyage715038
August 22, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Absolutely 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!

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carterw373
August 21, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent 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!

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355nagat
August 21, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Classic kicking horse river rafting

I wenon the classic kicking horse river rafting experience. It was a combined 280$ well spent. My mom and I had a lot of fun, and the guide favian went beyond and did extra for us. It was a great experience.

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Brenda_N
August 16, 2026 · via Viator
Fantastic First

I booked this rafting trip while on a week long celebration of my 60th birthday! We agreed this was our favorite activity of the trip and we did A LOT of things. Vern and the rest of the staff were very thorough and took great care of us. If you want a top shelf experience, Hydra is THE place to go! Thanks all for making our trip memorable.

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Carly_B
August 15, 2026 · via Viator
Awesome afternoon on the river!

Rapids were perfect in August. Exciting but not scary. Dean was an exceptional guide. Very informative and provided great guidance down the river. Stunning scenery and so much fun. Our family was able to raft just the four of us (two teens) which was an added bonus.

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ddmeyers17
August 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A Must DO

A dream come true as we were celebrating a 50th birthday! Our guide Kieran was a true rock star! She was fun, strong, knowledgeable. We loved the whole experience. The river was beautiful. We truly had a blast!!

$122/ person
5.0(336)
Duration4 hours
LanguagesEN
ConfirmationInstant
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