Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comThe Kicking Horse Classic
Start your trip by enjoying a scenic drive from Canmore, Banff or Lake Louise through Yoho National Park. Upon arrival at the put in site, you will meet your river guides and be provided with all the necessary rafting gear.
Once on the water, this unforgettable journey begins calmly and quietly, allowing rafters to familiarize themselves with the raft, their paddles and their guides' commands. As the Canyon narrows, the rapids of the mighty Kicking Horse begin a whitewater experience that will take each team of rafters paddling through up to class 4+ rapids, finishing 20km downstream!
You will enjoy 2 - 2.5 hours of upper canyon rafting time before heading back to enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch.
The Kicking Horse Classic
May 15 to September 15, 2008
Daily Departure Point: Tours depart from the Hydra River Site on Kicking Horse Rd, Golden. Driving directions to the departure point will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking. Hotel pick-ups are also available from Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise. Departure Time:
Morning Departure:
Meet at Departure Point at 9:45am
OR
Hotel pick-ups from:
- Canmore: 7:30am - return 3:50pm
- Banff: 8:15am - return 3:30pm
- Lake Louise: 9:00am - return 2:45pm
Afternoon Departure:
Meet at Departure Point at 1:00pm
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- This tour is not suitable for children aged 11 years and under.
- Child prices are not available, adult prices apply to all travelers.
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- All river rafting equipment
- Certified guides
- BBQ lunch (including vegetarian options)
- Your rafting adventures captured on film or CD, available for purchase
- Optional transportation from hotels (at extra cost)
- River Access Fee (CAD$3)
- GST
- Gratuity (optional)
- Hotel pick up and drop off if option not selected
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 7 days of tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Approximate time spent out on the water is 2.5 hours
- If you are making your own way to the departure point, please note that it is located in Golden, approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes west of Banff
- We recommend that you bring a bathing suit, towel and bag for your clothes and personal belongings
- Children must weigh at least 90 lbs to participate in this tour
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