Family Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River
Overview
Enjoy a mild whitewater rafting trip on the Kicking Horse River, the best rafting river in the Canadian Rockies. On this gentle rafting expedition, spend an hour paddling Class I and II rapids at a leisurely pace with your guide, and maybe even share in a rival raft water fight!. This trip is for perfect for the little adventurers. This activity is for families with children 8-11 years.
What's Included
- All river-rafting equipment
- Local taxes
- Certified guide
- Lunch No food and drink provided. Snacks available for purchase
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Photos of your adventure are available for purchase
Meeting Location
2936 Kicking Horse Road
Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Kicking Horse River
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Children must weigh at least 50 lbs (23 kg) to participate
- This trip is reserved for families with children ages 8 to 11
- Your trip includes all river-rafting gear: wetsuit, fleece, spray jacket, life jacket, neoprene booties and helmet. It is recommended that you bring a towel and swimsuit.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Family Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River?
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Activity code: C-2914MWA
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- All river-rafting equipment.
- Local taxes.
- Certified guide.
- Lunch. No food and drink provided. Snacks available for purchase.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Photos of your adventure are available for purchase.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Family Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Family Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All river-rafting equipment
- Local taxes
- Certified guide
- LunchNo food and drink provided. Snacks available for purchase
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Photos of your adventure are available for purchase
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Children must weigh at least 50 lbs (23 kg) to participate
- This trip is reserved for families with children ages 8 to 11
- Your trip includes all river-rafting gear: wetsuit, fleece, spray jacket, life jacket, neoprene booties and helmet. It is recommended that you bring a towel and swimsuit.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
