Kicking Horse Rafting Trips

Kicking Horse Rafting Trips — Compare Every Golden BC Run

Compare the top-rated rafting trips on the Kicking Horse River at Golden, BC — from the family Upper Canyon float to full-on Class 4 big water. All include gear, a certified guide, and free cancellation.

Kicking Horse River family rafting adventure

Kicking Horse River Family Rafting Adventure

A calm Class 1–2 family float from a private river base — easy paddling, wildlife spotting, and a first taste of the rapids for ages 8 and up.

5.0 (5)
Free cancellation
Kicking Horse River family rafting with lunch near Golden, BC

Golden, BC: Kicking Horse River Family Rafting with Lunch

A family-friendly float down the calmer Upper Canyon (one Class 2–3 rapid) finished with a riverside BBQ lunch — built for kids aged 8 and up.

4.9 (85)
Free cancellation
Kicking Horse River whitewater rafting in Golden, BC

Golden, BC: Kicking Horse River Half Day Whitewater Rafting

Raft 12 km through the Middle Canyon's Class 2–4 whitewater, including the mile-long Portage–Shotgun rapids — all gear and an experienced river guide included.

4.9 (185)
Free cancellation
Kicking Horse River intro to whitewater rafting

Kicking Horse River: Half-Day Intro to Whitewater Rafting

A gentle introduction to whitewater on Class 1–3 rapids, starting with the lively “Alarm Clock” rapid and rolling through classic Rocky Mountain scenery.

4.9 (41)
Free cancellation
Kicking Horse River rafting trip with BBQ lunch

Kicking Horse River: Rafting Trip with BBQ

The full five-hour trip: a scenic warm-up, then 14 sets of Class 2–4+ rapids, capped with a gourmet BBQ lunch back at the base.

5.0 (12)
Free cancellation
Kicking Horse River half-day whitewater rafting

Kicking Horse River: Whitewater Rafting Half-Day Trip

Half a day on the Rockies' biggest whitewater — Class 2 to 4/4+ rapids like Portage and Shotgun, with top-of-the-line gear provided.

4.9 (165)
Free cancellation
Kicking Horse River whitewater raft experience with BBQ

Golden, BC: Kicking Horse River Whitewater Raft Experience

A fuller day of big Class 4 rapids, a hike to a hidden canyon waterfall, and a riverside BBQ lunch of burgers and smokies.

5.0 (28)
Free cancellation
Kicking Horse River whitewater rafting adventure, Golden BC

Golden, BC: Kicking Horse River Whitewater Rafting Adventure

The longest run: 18 km through the Upper and Middle canyons with continuous Class 3–4+ rapids, guided by the Kicking Horse's original outfitter.

5.0 (6)
Free cancellation

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