Kicking Horse Rapids: Ultimate Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Experience the thrill of Kicking Horse River rafting, tackling class 4 rapids while enjoying majestic views. All necessary equipment provided for a comfortable and unforgettable journey.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 2936 Kicking Horse Rd - Your 20 km journey on the mighty Kicking Horse River has it all- spectacular scenery and thrilling white water. At Hydra we always raft our guests down both sections of the river, making this trip perfect for first-time and experienced rafters alike. We start in the calmer and scenic class one and then hit the adrenaline…
What's Included
  • Certified and experienced guides
  • All river rafting equipment
  • Photos for purchase
  • Local taxes
What's Not Included
  • Food or drink available for purchase
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

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…

Location
2936 Kicking Horse Rd
Kicking Horse Road
Driving Directions: From Banff, AB: Approx. 1 hour and 20 minutes ​From Golden, BC: Approx. 20 minutes Exact directions will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Georgina
Sep 15, 2025
A little bit nervous, just do it !!! You won’t regret it - I booked this activity feeling a bit nervous as never tried white water rafting before but at 58 decided it was now or never!
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Emma_l
Sep 14, 2025
10/10 would recommend! - Cannot recommend this experience enough! We found out whilst we were there that this company starts further up the river to all others, meaning that you get a longer ride. All of the staff were also lovely, and took great care of us. Would absolutely do it again.
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Gladysh526
Sep 9, 2025
Great experience - Great experience. The guides were very friendly and took good care of us. Shoutout to Hennessy and Dave. Thanks for the great ride!! 10/10 would recommend!!!
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Fp
Sep 5, 2025
Beautiful white water rafting adventure! - Beautiful white rafting experience with Hennesy as our top coach. Everything was explained very well and it felt very safe, but exciting 👍
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L5544rfkiml
Aug 31, 2025
AMAZING!! - This was an incredible experience! Our guide was skilled, safe, funny, positive, knowledgeable and kind. He went out of his way to make sure everyone in our raft was having fun and were safe. Especially with my two sons. All the guides were great -- they worked together and were incredibly knowledgable. We can't recommend this amazing team more!
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Adkelly31
Aug 27, 2025
A must do! - Absolutely amazing expirence!!! Highly recommend! Great fun and tons of laughs!! Our Guide Dave was awesome! Very professional and so friendly.
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Mrstml
Aug 26, 2025
Great day with Bill on the river. - So much fun! Bill was our guide. He made it extra fun for us. My daughter and I were teamed up with 2 young adult couples making for a really great day. The scenery is beautiful. I would recommend this to any first timer.
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Jules2425
Aug 24, 2025
Way too much FUN!!!! - One of the best rafting trips I have ever taken. Will not disappoint. Bill our guide is the best!!!!! Would definitely do this again>
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Shauna
Aug 23, 2025
Chicken mother feels safe with this company!! - Incredible experience. I was afraid to do this! Bill, our guide, made me feel safe and by the end of the experience, I wanted to go more. Very professional. Thank you
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Lizzykayer
Aug 23, 2025
First time rafting! - I highly highly recommend doing this tour! It was so much fun and a really unique experience. The tour guides are really nice and knowledgeable. I want to give a shoutout to Vern especially, he was really knowledgeable about the whole experience and gave us some quick fun facts along the way. He made sure that we get enough practice of the routine that we need to follow once we are on the rapids during the start of rafting. He also explained it very well and how it was important later in the course of the rafting. You don’t have to worry especially if you are a beginner or first timer like me who doesn’t know how to swim. They do have a briefing on what to expect, how to paddle, the clothes provided, safety and all. Will definitely come back and do it again.
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