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Kicking Horse River Rafting

The Best Whitewater Rafting In Banff

Kicking Horse river rafting is renowned as THE best white water rafting Banff has to offer, and we stand by that! We strive to be the premier destination for all Canadian Rockies rafting. For 29 years, Wild Water Adventures has proven to be your trusted, and locally-owned, Kicking Horse whitewater rafting outfitter.

 

Your adventure starts at our exclusive RiverBase Day Lodge, conveniently located on TransCanada Highway #1, 40 minutes west of Lake Louise and 90 minutes west of Banff. The drive to the RiverBase is absolutely stunning! Running several sections of the river means we can create the perfect Kicking Horse River rafting trip for families, first-time rafters, and those seeking the most exciting white water rafting Banff has to offer.

 

Whether a beginner or advanced rafter, our Kicking Horse River rafting roster has a trip that is just right for you! Explore our options below and discover your ideal Kicking Horse white water rafting adventure.

 

NEW FOR 2020: PRIVATE RAFTS

 

Enjoy the Kicking Horse River on your exclusively private raft! 

For those wishing to have only their own family or friends on board, our Build Your Own Boatload special (or, BYOB) is perfect.  

Feel more at ease on the river with your own guide and raft, while still being part of a larger flotilla. All it takes is 4 to 8 guests to have your own boat on a regularly-scheduled Gentle, Whitewater Exciter, Tradition or Maximum Horsepower departure. 

Simply give us a call at 1-888-647-6444 to chat further. 

Kicking Horse river rafting is renowned as THE best white water rafting Banff has to offer, and we stand by that! We strive to be the premier destination for all Canadian Rockies rafting. For 29 years, Wild Water Adventures has proven to be your trusted, and locally-owned, Kicking Horse whitewater rafting outfitter.

Whitewater Exciter

White Water Rafting Banff, Kicking Horse Rafting Trips

Whitewater Exciter

Never been rafting before or been rafting before and want something more? This Banff rafting trip is sure to satisfy whether this is your first or fifteenth trip. Our flagship trip since 1992, over 120,000 rafters have enjoyed this exceptional stretch of whitewater on the Kicking Horse River that we offer twice daily.  Suitable for all adventure levels, ages 12 years AND 90lbs and up.

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Most Popular Trip   Class IV Rafting   Half-Day Trip

Gentle

White Water Rafting Alberta, Kicking Horse Rafting

A bouncy and splashy introduction to whitewater! Class II and Class III rapids, mixed with stunning scenic float sections, await those seeking more of a moderate white water experience. Try your hand at paddling or sit back and enjoy the ride. Ideal for anyone 8 years of age and older. Daily morning departures with select afternoon departures. Offered June, July & August.

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Intro to Whitewater  Best For Families

White Water Rafting Alberta, Kicking Horse Rafting

The Tradition

Rafting in Banff, Kicking Horse River Rafting Trips

The Tradition

If you’ve got more time for the river, then “The Tradition” is for you. This traditional Kicking Horse River rafting trip combines the beauty and peaceful upper section of the river with the more exciting rapids found in our Whitewater Exciter half day trip.

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Day Trip With Lunch   Starts In Yoho National Park

Maximum Horsepower

Kicking Horse White Water Rafting, Rafting in Banff

When ONLY the best, wettest and most exciting will satisfy your fix for whitewater inspired adrenaline, this “Double Shot” of Kicking Horse whitewater will surely be your choice! 24kms, 28 rapids in the smallest, most extreme paddle rafts available on the Kicking Horse!

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Big Rapids   “Best of the Kicking Horse”

Kicking Horse White Water Rafting, Rafting in Banff

Premium Multi-Trip Package

White Water Rafting Alberta, White Water Rafting Banff

Premium Multi-Trip Package

Make it a weekend and experience the best Banff rafting, with a double-dose of BIG Kicking Horse whitewater! Experience two different whitewater trips on two different days: Tradition on Day #1 and Whitewater Exciter on Day #2. Suitable for those at least 12 years old and 90 pounds.

2 Trips/2 Days   Combo Whitewater Adventure

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