Rafting Adventure on the Kicking Horse River
Overview
The Kicking Horse River in Golden, British Columbia provides the best white water rafting in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Our company has been providing river rafting trips on the Kicking Horse since 1982, as well as other beautiful rivers in this area.
What's Included
- Bus shuttle to and from river
- BBQ lunch (Full Day Discovery & Gentle Family Rafting tours)
- Local taxes
- All gear needed on river
- Professional raft guide
- Gratuities
- Merchandise
Meeting Location
101 Golden-Donald Upper Road
Golden, BC V0A 1H3, 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
The Kicking Horse River - one of the best whitewater rafting rivers in British Columbia and Western Canada.
With class 1 - class 4+ rapids, there are options for everyone.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age for Full Day Discovery and Half Day Express is 12 years old and 90 lbs (41 kg)
- Minimum age for Gentle Family Rafting is 7 years old and 50 lbs (23 kg)
- Please advise your lunch preference, if tour with lunch is selected (Full Day Discovery and Gentle Family Rafting): hamburger, veggie burger, breaded chicken burger or smokie (big hot dog); Please send us a message after checkout to advise the requested information
- Please advise of any allergies or special dietary requirements at time of booking
- Guests under the age of 19 must have a parent or guardian present to sign their waiver
- We are on the Mountain Time zone (same as Alberta!)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Rafting Adventure on the Kicking Horse River?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5606031P2
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 55 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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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.
- Bus shuttle to and from river.
- BBQ lunch (Full Day Discovery & Gentle Family Rafting tours).
- Local taxes.
- All gear needed on river.
- Professional raft guide.
- Gratuities.
- Merchandise.
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 7..
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 Rafting Adventure on the Kicking Horse River is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rafting Adventure on the 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
- Bus shuttle to and from river
- BBQ lunch (Full Day Discovery & Gentle Family Rafting tours)
- Local taxes
- All gear needed on river
- Professional raft guide
- Gratuities
- Merchandise
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age for Full Day Discovery and Half Day Express is 12 years old and 90 lbs (41 kg)
- Minimum age for Gentle Family Rafting is 7 years old and 50 lbs (23 kg)
- Please advise your lunch preference, if tour with lunch is selected (Full Day Discovery and Gentle Family Rafting): hamburger, veggie burger, breaded chicken burger or smokie (big hot dog); Please send us a message after checkout to advise the requested information
- Please advise of any allergies or special dietary requirements at time of booking
- Guests under the age of 19 must have a parent or guardian present to sign their waiver
- We are on the Mountain Time zone (same as Alberta!)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
