Raft in the calm Upper Canyon of the Kicking Horse River on a trip designed for families and nervous riders. Float through Yoho National Park, get splashed, and enjoy a riverside BBQ lunch.

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Beautiful scenery in the Canadian Rocky Mountains
Fast paced float with some splashes
Enjoy a waterfall stop
Riverside BBQ lunch
Gentle river rafting trip that's family friendly

Full description

Enjoy a family friendly rafting tour on Kicking Horse River. Suitable for kids as young as 4, and anyone who doesn't want to raft on big whitewater. Meet at the rafting base in Golden, BC. Get set up with your rafting gear and the bus will drive you to the river. Raft along 14 km on the calm Upper Canyon of the Kicking Horse River. This trip starts in Yoho National Park and will have you floating through beautiful forests and mountain scenery. There are some splashes, but it's not a big whitewater trip. You have the option to go for a swim if you're feeling up to it and will finish your tour with a riverside BBQ lunch. Choose an item hot off the grill, and from a variety of other snacks and drinks. At the end of your trip, the bus will drive you back to the rafting base where you can get changed and enjoy a hot shower.

Includes

BBQ lunch
All rafting equipment (wetsuit, boots, splash top, helmet, PFD, paddle)
Bus transport to and from the river from our base in Golden, BC
An experienced river guide

Photos and videos are available for purchase
Gratuities are not included
Hotel pickup or drop-off

Not suitable for

Children under 4 years

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Meeting point

Meet at the Glacier Raft Company rafting base. See a large billboard and a whitewater rafting sign. There is a large parking lot where you'll leave your vehicle for the day. A staff member will meet you upon arrival to get you checked in.

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Important information

What to bring

Swimwear
Towel

Not allowed

Intoxication
Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

This tour will take place rain or shine.

Customer reviews

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Amazing experience! From start to finish professional, friendly and knowledgeable!!This was the activity our daughter chose to celebrate her 11th Birthday and she was not disappointed! She got to sit in splash zone in the boat and wants to come back for her 12th birthday and do the bigger rapids!! We highly recommend Glacier Raft Company and will be spreading the word!!

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Golden, BC: Kicking Horse River Family Rafting with Lunch

Golden, BC: Kicking Horse River Family Rafting with Lunch

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