Tours/Kootenay Rockies/Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Viator · group up to 64 pax

Whitewater Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River

5.0(327)Kootenay Rockies1 hour
VIATOR4.9(18)TRIPADVISOR5.0(309)

Description

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 build, drenching rafters in continuous class 4 rapids. We provide all the necessary rafting equipment, including wetsuits, shoes, helmet and life jackets and we have lots of warm gear so you will always be warm and comfortable.

Tour Options

Kicking Horse Classic AM
  • 9:30am departure
Kicking Horse Classic PM
  • 1:15pm departure

Highlights

Certified and experienced guides
All river rafting equipment
Photos for purchase
Local taxes

What's included

Included
Certified and experienced guides
All river rafting equipment
Photos for purchase
Local taxes
Not included
Food or drink available for purchase
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 12 years old
  • Minimum weight is 90lbs

Reviews(327)

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ddmeyers17
August 6, 2026
A Must DO

A dream come true as we were celebrating a 50th birthday! Our guide Kieran was a true rock star! She was fun, strong, knowledgeable. We loved the whole experience. The river was beautiful. We truly had a blast!!

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markbH8789DS
August 5, 2026
Hydra Rocks!

Jaro was our guide and he was awesome! We definitely benefitted from his 11 years of experience as a river guide! Would highly recommend for a top notch experience!

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Sarah_F
August 3, 2026
This was the best...

This was the best experience!! Amazing education to keep you safe and the best guides that will MAXIMIZE the fun!!! We had Pete and he was knowledgeable and fun!!

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wynricks
July 31, 2026
Rafting was Great!

We had a wonderful experience white water rafting down the kicking horse river! They give you wetsuits as the water is quite cold, but it ended up being nice with the sun out. Everyone in our raft got along well and had a great time!

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alexandereZ6186EU
July 31, 2026
Really worth it and a Must in Golden Area!

I went with my 4 siblings and my dad for his 60th birthday and what an experience... We were a bit apprehensive going in but the guides were very calming and helpful. We got our gear on after a safety briefing and headed into the river with our guide. We did a number of different rapids and our guide (Kiaran) was informative and encouraged to take a dip into the glacier-fed water to avoid a shock once we inevitably got soaked. Another guide Bill was also there and was very funny and lightened the mood, calming everyone's nerves. It was one of the highlights of our trip and we would recommend it to anyone!!

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rachelmN8186IL
July 27, 2026
First Time Whitewater Rafting!

It was the best experience. We loved every minute

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Erin P
July 24, 2026
Fun with Fabian!

Fabian was our river guide and he was fantastic and kept us safe. The water was Sooo cold but they provide wet suits. The class 4 rapids were wild. I was happy there was a rope down the middle of the raft to hold on to. I would highly recommend. I am 55, my husband 54 and my daughter 15.

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KCFontenot
July 22, 2026
Totally a must do experience

Booking with Hydra was fast and easy. There were many times available to suit our schedule. Finding the drop off location was very easy. Once we got there Dave did an excellent job setting expiations and explaining the rules to make the trip safe. Our guide, Bill, was very knowledgeable about the water and how to navigate it safely but still have a lot of fun. I was worried about being cold, but it was a sunny day and they provide wet suits to help stay warm. I would highly recommend booking with Hydra and going rafting!

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southcoastselina
July 18, 2026
Brilliant white water rafting trip

Brilliant white water rafting experience. Bill, our guide, was so calm and professional, we were very much in safe hands. Hydra are situated right at the river where you start the rafting and then you are bussed back from the end point which only takes 15/20 minutes. This makes for a great start and end to the trip. Highly recommended!

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Courtney_V
July 15, 2026
Dean the Machine

We had the BEST time! Dean was a great guide & made us feel safe and relaxed the entire time. We even joked later we’d trust him to guide us down Wapta Falls. This was a great experience and so much fun. Would recommend to anyone!

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