Kicking Horse River Tours

Experience a thrilling whitewater rafting adventure and fantastic scenery on the Kicking Horse River during this half-day tour from Banff, Canmore or Lake Louise. During your 2-2.5 hour ride, you’ll paddle a calm section of the river before plunging into the canyon’s exhilarating class 4+ rapids, finishing with a post-rafting BBQ lunch (provided after AM tours and before PM tours). The tour includes optional pickup and drop-off in Banff, Canmore or Lake Louise, all necessary river equipment, safety briefing and professional river guides. Please note: This is an adult beginners trip for participants aged 12 years and up.

Brave the fun but relatively calm waters of the Kicking Horse River on this 1-hour rafting expedition, catered specifically for families with younger children. Join your guide on the leisurely Class 1 and Class 2 rapids found along a stretch of this premier rafting river, before taking a break for a BBQ lunch and some beach volleyball. Your excursion also includes all rafting equipment plus an optional hotel pickup and drop-off from Canmore, Banff or Lake Louise. Please note: This is a family trip for families with children aged 6 - 11 years.

Raft your way down one of Canada’s best white water destinations, the Kicking Horse River, on a full-day rafting tour catering to all levels of experience. Experience the beautiful surroundings of Yoho National Park as you brave a selection of Class 3 and Class 4 rapids, the perfect adventure from Banff, Lake Louise or Calgary. This Kicking Horse River rafting excursion provides all necessary rafting equipment and a BBQ lunch.

Experience the excitement of a whitewater rafting adventure on this guided excursion in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Choose from one of three tours, ranging from 3- to 6.5-hour trips, then ride along Kicking Horse River in Golden, British Columbia. Challenge Class III-IV rapids on a White Water Express, White Water Discovery or Ultimate Adventure. All the necessary rafting equipment, including a life jacket and helmet plus snacks and beverages, are included. A buffet lunch is provided on the White Water Adventure and Ultimate Discover tours.

The Kicking Horse Classic trip is truly one of the best white water rafting trips in Canada. Enjoy river side BBQ steak, chicken or a vegetarian lunch at the start of your trip. You'll raft the best white water that Kicking Horse has to offer, including Class 3 and 4 rapids such as "Portage and Shotgun", Roller Coaster, the Twin Towers, and Last Waltz. Meet at the Riverside basecamp and save the long bus ride out to the river!

Navigate the swirling class III and IV rapids of the Kicking Horse River on this adventurous rafting tour in Canada.  Hop aboard your raft with your guide and paddle hard along the Kicking Horse River’s middle canyon. Feel the spray in your face as you explore the 7-mile (12-kilometer) stretch of water, and test your skills against the powerful current. With your guide at the helm, enjoy adrenaline-fueled adventure and admire sweeping views over the rugged valley scenery.

Discover the majesty and serenity of the Rocky Mountains on this stand up paddleboard tour at Wapta Falls. Step onto your stand up paddleboard and head out onto the Beaver River or Kicking Horse River. With your guide to lead the way, paddle through the Yoho National Park and keep watch for native wildlife. Admire sites of natural interest including Mt. Chancellor and the mighty Wapta Falls, and navigate gentle class I and II rapids by paddleboard.