Canada · RAFTING TRIPS IN REVELSTOKE
Good rafting trips in Revelstoke sell out weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: 9 to book early, what each one includes and how they differ.
Choose a 3 to 6.5-hour Kicking Horse River trip from Glacier Raft Company in Golden, BC. Guides such as Austin, Ryan, Steffi, and Carlos lead groups through Class III and IV rapids, with gear, shuttle service, snacks, and selected-trip lunch included.
“Loved the whole experiance. First time white water rafting. Felt safe the entire time. Alex was an awesome guide.”
Spend four hours rafting the Illecillewaet River near Revelstoke, tackling Class II and III rapids with guides such as Jason, Graham, Cade, and Devon. You need no prior experience or swimming skills. Gear, transport, safety instruction, river photos, and a post-trip snack are included, with a pub discount waiting at the end.
“Fabulous time, very well organised from a professional team, with great humour. Thoroughly enjoyed our guide, Graham, and this experience will last long in the memory of our visit to Canada!”
Take a four-hour, 20 km rafting trip on the Kicking Horse River near Golden, starting with calm class-one water before tackling class-four rapids. Hydra supplies the raft, wetsuit, jacket, shoes, paddle, and certified guide. The base has hot showers and snacks, and guides such as Jaro, Kyle, Bill, and Hennessy are known for strong safety instruction and lively commentary.
“It was a fun ride. Easy start then some excitement in the second half. Jaro is knowledgeable and entertaining.”
Raft 12 km of the Kicking Horse River through Middle Canyon, including the thrilling class 4 Portage Shotgun section. Your guide handles the river while you paddle, splash, and enjoy the Rockies. Dan, Nico, Carlos, and Steph are among the experienced guides, with transport, gear, and a post-trip refreshment included.
“Rafting was amazing and full of adrenaline! Everyone from the company were so nice, helpful and knowledgeable and made the whole experience seamless and super fun!”
Meet Kootenay River Runners at their basecamp for a four-hour run through the upper and middle Kicking Horse River canyon. You receive instruction, a wetsuit, river booties, equipment, and a professional guide. Guide Ben is praised for his safety briefing and humor. The trip suits fit beginners age 12 and up, but expect to get very wet.
“Our guide was so great very knowledgeable but made us all laugh.. It was exhilarating and fun and very very wet!!”
Raft 14 km through the calm Upper Canyon of the Kicking Horse River from Golden, with forest and Rocky Mountain views, one class 2 to 3 rapid, a possible swim, and a riverside BBQ. Guides such as Stephie, Pete, Nico, and Diego have earned praise for keeping families safe, informed, and smiling.
“Our guide was awesome! He was funny and informative!”
Join Banff Adventures at the Hydra River Base in Golden for a four-hour Kicking Horse River trip. Your English-speaking guide fits you with a wetsuit, helmet, booties, life vest, spray jacket, and fleece, then leads you through Shot Gun, Man Eater, and Roller Coaster. Guide Vern has earned praise for making first-timers feel ready.
“The guides were great and explained things thoroughly for folks who had never been rafting before. They provided me with everything I needed and it was a fun trip. Would absolutely go back”
Spend five hours rafting the Kicking Horse River near Golden, beginning in calm water before tackling Class 4 rapids such as Man Eater, Shotgun, and Roller Coaster. Your guide handles the safety work, gear, and transport. The trip also includes a waterfall stop, riverside BBQ lunch, hot showers, and return bus service.
“merci Ryan pour ta pédagogie, ton expérience, ta patience et ta passion. journée complète dans les eaux vives de la kicking horse river, tout simplement inoubliable”
Spend about 4.5 hours rafting 24 Class III and IV rapids on British Columbia’s Nahatlatch River. REO Rafting supplies the guide, wetsuit, booties, helmet, lifejacket, riverside lunch, snacks, and resort access. Guides such as Bryan, Robin, and Matt bring years of river experience, while the resort adds hot tubs, showers, Wi-Fi, and parking.
“Absolutely amazing. This place is definitely a cut above. The staff were all so friendly and accommodating...they really made it feel like home away from home. We were lucky enough to be guided down the river by Brian, the owner...him and his family have put 39 years worth of blood, sweat and tears into this place and it really shows. So many fun things to do...our daughter especially loved being in front of the raft and getting whitewater faceshots at every rapid.👍”
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