Kicking Horse River Rafting: Extreme Adventure in BC

Experience the thrill of extreme whitewater rafting on the Kicking Horse River. Join us for a wild and unforgettable adventure with big water, big fun, and a strong emphasis on safety. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kicking Horse River - Our guides will meet you at Kootenay River Runners basecamp and then take you down the upper and middle canyon of the Kicking Horse River… ensuring you hit every good rapid along the way.
What's Included
  • River gear & Equipment
  • Professional guide
  • Driver/guide
  • River Booties
  • Wetsuit
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Our most extreme adventure! You will meet at our beautiful basecamp right at the Kicking Horse river just 25km east of Golden, BC. More time outdoors & less time on the bus! In the upper and middle canyons, the rafting starts out slowly, then picks up until you’re getting drenched in continuous class III to IV rapids .You won’t forget rafting Portage,…

Location
2966 Kicking Horse Rd
Kicking Horse Road
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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W1802kvkellyb
Aug 10, 2025
Amazing, exciting g and exhilarating!! - While I had a little trepidation about this Whitewater rafting trip, my husband convinced me that it would be fun. He could not have been more right. The trip started out slow and eased into some light rapids, which gave us a good feel for what was to come. Once we got into the bigger rapids, it was super exhilarating! Our guide (Curtis) was super knowledgeable about the area and navigated us through the rapids with such ease. We felt very comfortable and Curtis‘s hands and thank him for providing us such a an amazing experience!! Would highly recommend this adventure! 5+stars
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Fabeatz
Aug 1, 2025
A Splash of Adventure, a Rush of Beauty - A fun rafting trip with great views offering a different perspective on the river and mountains. Peter was a fantastic tour guide. Actual time on the river was only about 90 minutes and it flew by. The rapids were exciting and the river was fast, but never felt dangerous (this comment is geared towards folks like my wife who was a little nervous about it).
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120chrish120
Jul 15, 2025
Rafting the kicking horse river - Fantastic afternoon riding the kicking horse rapids The location is easy to find (I would recommend following the directions on the web site) whether you are traveling up or down the highway. All the equipment you need is provided with clear instructions on its use There are two tents make/ female in which to change which are just that open with a bench Once kitted up there is an informative safety briefing covering all eventualities. Then it’s to the rafts where you go through additional safety precautions. The river guides make the whole trip fun and enjoyable while being knowledgeable on the surrounding area All in all a really great adventure
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Fiona_c
Aug 26, 2024
Great fun - Our guide was so great very knowledgeable but made us all laugh.. It was exhilarating and fun and very very wet!!
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Passenger24057953977
Aug 22, 2024
Amazing ride - What a trip…. Amazing ride. The scenery was astounding and rapids were great. Guides (ours was Dave) were great and made us feel very safe (two 48 year olds and a 17 year old. Highly recommended. You even get to jump in the ice cold water at the end.
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W1899sialexanderj
Aug 4, 2024
Splash mountain on steroid - It was a great time! Our guide, Bill, said he had been guiding for 13 seasons. He was fun and made it enjoyable but challenging for us. It was definitely a real rapid!
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Mattpayne123
Jul 30, 2024
Awesome Experience! - Fantastic time Rafting! The team were awesome, great energy and made the whole trip. Big shout out to Curtis who was a great guide and a lot of fun! Thank you to everyone at Kootenay River Runners 😁
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Michelle
Jul 28, 2024
The highlight of our trip - We had an excellent time on the river. Our guide made us feel safe and comfortable, and the river was beautiful. There was a lot of opportunity to practice and gain confidence before the rapids began. Also, moments to enjoy the scenery between intense waves.
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Kisoo_l
Aug 28, 2023
Excellent rafting experience - The rafting guide, Ben, was very professional and witty to help my family enjoy the rafting. The rafting itself suited well the level of my family including one minor.
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Arielrodilla
Aug 9, 2023
Super fun experience! - Our trip on the kicking horse river was very fun! Our guide, Peter, made sure we knew how to properly paddle through the rapids and made the 18kms worth every penny. Highly recommended!
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From $86
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).