Kicking Horse River: Our most recommended tours and activities

Golden, BC: Kicking Horse River Half Day Whitewater Rafting

1. Golden, BC: Kicking Horse River Half Day Whitewater Rafting

Raft down 12 km of white water in the Middle Canyon of the Kicking Horse River. You'll navigate class 2 - 4 rapids with your experienced river guide on this half day river rafting trip. Experience a 1 km section of class 4 rapids known as Portage Shotgun. It's one of the most exciting stretches on the Kicking Horse River, with lots of big splashes and whitewater. We provide all the equipment you need to try white water rafting, all you need to bring with you is just a swimsuit and a towel. Take in the beauty of the Canadian Rockies with our bus driving you out to the river and bringing you back at the end. After your tour, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase photos and videos of your rafting trip. Experience the thrill of nature’s path along this great Canadian Rockies waterways, carved out centuries ago by the rushing water and moving ice.

Kicking Horse River: Whitewater Rafting Experience

2. Kicking Horse River: Whitewater Rafting Experience

Discover the Kicking Horse River in British Columbia on a fast-paced action-packed rafting trip. Paddle down the biggest and best rapids on the river with your instructor and get soaked. Before you jump in the boat, you will meet your river guides and get kitted out with all the necessary rafting gear. Get to know your fellow rafters and find out fun facts about the river as you take in the views of the serene upper section. From there, you will head to the river and start rafting on a relatively calm stretch of water. Become acquainted with your guides’ commands, your paddle, and your boat before floating to the bigger rapids. Soon the canyon narrows and the true excitement begins, taking you on a pulse-pounding trip through the thrills and spills of the river’s Class IV white water. Discover the exhilarating rapids Shot Gun, Man Eater, and Roller Coaster. Work as a team to take on the rapids. Finish your rafting odyssey 12 miles (20 kilometers) downstream, where you’ll disembark the raft. Board the shuttle back to the Hydra River Base. Rinse off in beach-style showers and get changed. Swap stories with your fellow rafters about your favorite rapids.

Golden, BC: Kicking Horse River Family Rafting with Lunch

3. Golden, BC: Kicking Horse River Family Rafting with Lunch

Enjoy a family friendly rafting tour on Kicking Horse River. Suitable for kids as young as 4, and anyone who doesn't want to raft on big whitewater. Meet at the rafting base in Golden, BC. Get set up with your rafting gear and the bus will drive you to the river. Raft along 14 km on the calm Upper Canyon of the Kicking Horse River. This trip starts in Yoho National Park and will have you floating through beautiful forests and mountain scenery. There are some splashes, but it's not a big whitewater trip. You have the option to go for a swim if you're feeling up to it and will finish your tour with a riverside BBQ lunch. Choose an item hot off the grill, and from a variety of other snacks and drinks. At the end of your trip, the bus will drive you back to the rafting base where you can get changed and enjoy a hot shower.

Golden, BC: Kicking Horse River Whitewater Raft Experience

4. Golden, BC: Kicking Horse River Whitewater Raft Experience

Whitewater raft through some of British Columbia’s rapids in the Kicking Horse River. Raft through different rapids including, Man Eater, Shotgun, and Roller Coaster. Start the whitewater rafting journey in the calm upper cannon. In calmer waters, go for a swim and admire the views downstream. Make your way downstream to the middle canyon, where the big whitewater rapids are. You’ll raft through different rapids up to level 4 rapids. Walk up a narrow canyon and see a waterfall. Take a drink from the waterfall while relaxing by the stream. Enjoy a BBQ lunch of burgers and sizzling smokies sausages. There will be vegetarian and gluten-free options available. At the end of your trip, get taken back to the rafting base by bus. There, feel free to use the hot showers and get changed before heading off.

Between Lake Louise and Revelstoke: Smartphone Audio Tour

5. Between Lake Louise and Revelstoke: Smartphone Audio Tour

Make your drive come alive with this this audio tour that covers Lake Louise to Revelstoke on Canada's iconic Highway 1. Download your audio guide and use the app offline. Take your tour from Lake Louise to Revelstoke or from Revelstoke to Lake Louise. Let your audio guide transform your drive into a sight-seeing, fact-finding, trivia-answering, family-friendly adventure as you pass through and learn about some the mountains, rivers, lakes, canyons and glaciers. Pass by Wapta Lake, Kicking Horse Pass, the Columbia Wetlands, Purcell Mountains, and Glacier National Park. Hear about must-see sights, parks, historical sites, tourist attractions, and recreation areas. Explore the Kicking Horse Pass National Historic Site, Albert Canyon, the Canyon Hot Springs, the Rogers Pass Discovery Centre, and stretch your legs at the Giant Cedars and Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk Trails. Learn more about Illecillewaet Glacier, the Beaver River, Kinbasket Lake, Mica Dam, the Natural stone Bridge and Emerald Lake. Get a historical overview of the First Nations inhabitants and explorers. Visit as many sights as you want, knowing that the tour is always accessible.

Golden: Heli Rafting Full Day on Kicking Horse River

6. Golden: Heli Rafting Full Day on Kicking Horse River

Tick off two bucket list items in one day by combining a whitewater rafting trip down the Kicking Horse River and a helicopter tour over the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Feel the thrill of paddling through churning whitewater followed by an incredibly scenic helicopter ride over the Lower Canyon of the river. Begin your adventure by paddling down the Upper and Middle Canyons of the Kicking Horse River. Enjoy thrilling moments in huge rapids and by waterfalls surrounded by stunning scenery with your closest group of friends. Tuck into a hot lunch after a river swim and feel invigorated by immersing yourself in nature on this day trip outside of Golden. Just when you think this day can’t get any better, hop into a helicopter. And that helicopter flies you to the biggest whitewater on the river: the famous Lower Canyon. Access the Lower Canyon, which is famous for its 4 kilometer stretch of continuous class 4 whitewater. Paddle past huge vertical rock walls - and the only way to get there is by helicopter. End your day feeling like a superhero, having paddled through and flown above one of British Columbia's most exciting rivers.

Calgary and Vancouver: Smartphone Audio Driving Tour Package

7. Calgary and Vancouver: Smartphone Audio Driving Tour Package

Embark on an unforgettable journey along the majestic Trans-Canada Highway 1, stretching from Calgary, Alberta to Vancouver, BC. Our audio tour offers four immersive experiences, allowing you to explore at your own pace without any time constraints. With the freedom to stop anywhere, let the scenic beauty captivate you as you drive while the entertaining audio clips play automatically through our live GPS map, all without using any data. The Calgary to Lake Louise tour takes you on a fascinating discovery of Banff National Park, with insights into the historic Banff Hot Springs and the stunning Kananaskis Country. Revel in the wonders of nature as you admire the Rundle, Tunnel, Cascade and Fortress Mountains at your leisure. Continue your adventure from Lake Louise to Revelstoke, as the audio guide brings the drive to life with tales of mountains, rivers, lakes, canyons, and glaciers. Pass by iconic landmarks such as Wapta Lake, Kicking Horse Pass, and Glacier National Park. Explore parks, historical sites, and recreational areas, from the Kicking Horse Pass National Historic Site to the Giant Cedars and Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk Trails. Move on to the Kamloops to Revelstoke tour, where you'll be immersed in the area's natural wonders and history. Enjoy the flexibility to start from either direction as you learn about the Thompson River and its Sockeye salmon. Experience the charm of Mount Ida, Eagle River, Mount Macpherson, and more, while uncovering stories like the Fly Hills Fire and the Last Spike. Follow the route along Highway 1 & the Coquihalla on the Vancouver to Kamloops tour, a breathtaking drive that reveals the beauty of British Columbia. Learn about the Hudson's Bay Company, early explorer James Douglas, and the scenic Fraser Valley. Engage in fun audio clips with multiple-choice trivia questions at many of the point of interests, ensuring entertainment for all ages. Our audio guide ensures a safe and hands-free experience, playing automatically as you approach points of interest. Download the app for offline use and save your data. Whether you start from Calgary or Vancouver, the tour promises an enriching and laughter-filled family-friendly adventure. So, get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey filled with scenic wonders, historical insights, and fascinating trivia, as you explore the breathtaking Trans-Canada Highway 1 at your own pace with our entertaining audio tour guide.

Golden: Kicking Horse River Half-Day Heli Whitewater Rafting

8. Golden: Kicking Horse River Half-Day Heli Whitewater Rafting

Set out on an exciting adventure tour with this half-day Heli-rafting experience on the Kicking Horse River. Enjoy an exciting adventure full of thrilling moments, white water rapids, and hang on tight to the raft as the group gets splashed by the river. Raft the middle and lower canyons of the Kicking Horse River, the two biggest sections of white water in the area. Experience part of over 22 km of river rafting excitement. Charge down the river in a raft before experiencing the river from the air flying in a helicopter. See parts of the lower canyon that are only accessible by helicopter and get a new perspective of the area by air.

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4.9 / 5

based on 99 reviews

Spencer made for an outstanding rafting experience. He was engaging knowledgable, fun, respectful and sensitive to my husband’s needs. The company was organized and made you feel safe and secure at all times!! I would highly recommend Wild Water Adventures!!

Had a blast! Great water and great guides! Haven’t been on the Kicking Horse for 20 yrs and it was just as fun and exciting as I remember! We’ll be back next year with a bigger group!

The rafting was awesome and our guide Tye was really cool and took care of all the members in our boat. I would definitely recommend everyone to at least do once in lifetime.

Loved it. Knowledgeable, engaging, friendly guide. The operation is well organized and very efficient, but they also make it really fun. Great job!

Staff were amazing!! Rafting was enthralling. We thoroughly enjoyed it.