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Family Rafting Adventure | Kicking Horse River

By Hydra River Guides
8.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $87 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
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.

Activity location

  • Kicking Horse River
    • Highway 1
    • Golden, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hydra River Guides
    • 2936 Kicking Horse Road
    • V0A 1H0, Golden, British Columbia, Canada

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Family Whitewater
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:15am
Price details
$87.37 x 1 Adult$87.37
Total
Price is $87.37
Until Mon, Jun 30

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedCertified guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll river-rafting equipment
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPhotos of your adventure are available for purchase
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedNo food and drink provided. Snacks available for purchase

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.

Activity itinerary

Kicking Horse River
  • 30m
This family river rafting tour is on the famous Kicking Horse River, located approximately 1.25 hours west of Banff. The Kicking Horse is one of Canada's premier destinations for fun, sun and river rapids! We operate all of your rafting trips on this stretch of river. The Family Rafting Adventure rafts the gentle upper canyon.
Hydra River Guides
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
This is our raft base and where all the action starts. Have some little adventurers and want a gentle raft trip? The Family Whitewater Adventure is perfect for families seeking a calmer river experience. Starting from our private river base, enjoy a serene float down the Kicking Horse River. Marvel at the scenery, lookout for wildlife and enjoy some commentary from our friendly guides. Then, it’s onto some whitewater! Get a taste of the rapids, enjoy the splashes from class 1-3 waves and maybe even share in a rival raft water fight. At trips end, back in dry clothes, check out your group rafting shots in our lodge and maybe pick up a souvenir of your day. Lunch may be available for purchase on the day.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKicking Horse River
    • Highway 1
    • Golden, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHydra River Guides
    • 2936 Kicking Horse Road
    • V0A 1H0, Golden, British Columbia, Canada

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