Top 10 Tours in Kootenay Rockies, Kootenay Rockies

Meeting at our Kicking Horse Basecamp, your trip begins right at the river! We get you all geared up and go through all safety procedures before jumping on the rafts for what will be a wild and unforgettable experience. Our trip leader has over 30 years experience rafting the Kicking Horse River, and knows it like the back of his hand- he has passed this knowledge onto our other guides so they know all the right spots to hit to ensure you don't stay dry! The class III-IIII rapids will leave you feeling exhilarated and wanting more!

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Use of helmet, Wetsuit, River Booties, Lifejacket / PFD

Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Unfortunately, this year due to Covid-19 regulations, we are unable to offer a BBQ lunch option. Please be sure to eat beforehand and bring a bottle of water in your car.

Free photos: We take photos of your group as they crash through the waves, edit them and post them online where you can download them for free! Water fights: Along with the fun rapids, we also offer exclusive super-soaker water guns. During the calm stretches of the river, we pull out the water guns and pump up the fun! There's nothing quite as satisfying as soaking your family and friends!

Inclusions: Low resolution souvenir photos (available from FaceBook)

Exclusions: High resolution souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Whitewater rafting is the ultimate summer activity and the Kicking Horse River is the best river in the Canadian Rockies! Embark on a 2 hour rafting journey, enjoying a mix of rapids with your guide. Please note: This trip is catered to participants 12 years and up. Perfect for the first time rafter.

Inclusions: All river rafting equipment, Certified guides, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food or drink not available, Transportation to the site unavailable, Gratuities

Use your smartphone & vehicle's stereo to make your drive come alive! Using GPS, our fun game show host like tour guides will transform this beautiful drive into a sight-seeing, fact-finding, trivia-answering, family-friendly adventure! Enhance your drive between destinations, or use as a one way stand alone tour. Hear about stop-worthy things to see & do, local animals, popular people, historical events & more. Over 45 points of interest will keep you entertained and take your road trip to the next level! Route. Trans-Canada Highway 1 between Lake Louise & Calgary. Travel in either direction. Freedom. Stop at as many sights & attractions as you like. Start/stop anywhere. Hands Free. Fun audio clips play automatically as you drive. Live GPS map. No data used during tour. Trivia Fun. Each point of interest has a fun trivia question included in the audio. Keep score or just listen! Inexpensive. Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle.

Inclusions: Hands free (audio plays automatically), Lifetime Tour Access on Tripvia Tours app for Android & iOS, Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour), Customer Service via Phone & Email

Exclusions: Attraction tickets, Smartphone or tablet, Transportation (use your own vehicle)

This easy 3-kilometre trail through Kootenay National Park to see the historical Paint Pots is the perfect introduction to snowshoeing. You'll hike along a snowy forest path to the Paint Pots, a cultural treasure, with an option to try tobogganing on a crazy carpet slide. This small-group tour includes round-trip transportation from Banff, snowshoes, hot chocolate and a uniquely Canadian treat - hot maple taffy made in the snow by your guide.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Snowshoes, Hiking pole, Hot chocolate and a maple taffy treat, Return transport from Banff, Small group size (up to 12 guests per guide)

Exclusions: Gratuities

The Kicking Horse River in Golden, British Columbia provides the best white water rafting in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Our company has been providing river rafting trips on the Kicking Horse since 1982, as well as other beautiful rivers in this area.

Inclusions: Buffet lunch (White Water Discovery tours), Professional raft guide, Bus shuttle to and from river, All gear needed on river, Local taxes

Exclusions: Photos and HD Video (available to purchase)

The Kootenay Half Day Trip offers our guests a family friendly, fun, and scenic adventure down the beautiful Kootenay River. With aqua blue water, never ending mountain sky lines and memories to last a lifetime. This trip is perfect for those new to whitewater rafting, or those who want to experience the water, but not big whitewater. With fun class I-III rapids this trip is beautiful and exciting all in one. Here at Kootenay River Runners we are all about having fun, but we equally focus on safety and quality. Our guides are trained thoroughly and certified in swift water rescue and wilderness first aid. They get to know the rivers inside and out so they can provide you with an experience you will be talking about for years to come. Our gear is updated regularly, not only for safety, but for the comfort of our guests too!

Inclusions: Driver/Guide, Helmet, Lifejacket, Paddle, River Shoes , Splash Gear

Exclusions: Unfortunately this year, due to Covid-19 regulations, we are unable to offer our guests a snack or drink. We suggest having a big breakfast and bringing a bottle of water with you in your backpack.

Skirt the slopes of the Continental Divide as you explore Yoho National Park and beyond with an experienced local guide. Spend time meandering along the shores of Moraine Lake's opalescent waters and examine the natural span of a river-carved bridge created over thousands of years. From a central meeting location in Calgary, ride out of town with your guide as you head toward the evergreen forest and granite peaks of Yoho National Park. Look for moose, bear, and elk that call this stunning landscape home, and make a stop at Lake Louise to snap photos of its turquoise waters, just steps away from Banff's charming downtown. Find out how railway engineers overcame the Continental Divide's steep terrain with a visit to the serpentine Sprial Tunnels, see where the Kicking Horse River punched through rock to create a natural bridge, and fill your camera with postcard-worthy shots of Moraine Lake's brilliant color before you return to your ride and catch a lift back to Calgary.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Gratuities, Bilingual Tour Guide, GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions: Guests have free time at Lake Louise and they can pick up lunch from Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise or bring their own., Personal Expenses & travel insurance

The Toby Creek River is born from high alpine glaciers capping the Purcell's. It carves a turquoise ribbon through mountain wilderness and steep canyons as it rushes downstream to join the Columbia river. This classic whitewater rafting adventure offers thrills and excitement through the twists and turns of the class I-III rafting section. This is a great trip for the first time whitewater rafter or the seasoned professional. Trip length approximately 2 hours.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Photographer, Wetsuit, Helmet, Paddle, Lifejacket, River Shoes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions

Experience the beauty of the Canadian Rockies, with its backdrop of the glistening Victoria Glacier, on a full-day guided coach tour from Banff. Marvel at Emerald Lake, the jewel of the Canadian Rockies, and see the reflecting Ten Peaks. You'll also visit scenic Yoho Valley and see Takakkaw Falls, Kicking Horse Pass and Spiral Tunnels.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Pickup and/or drop-off at multiple locations, Lunch, Local taxes, Dedicated on-board Host, Snacks and refreshments

Exclusions: Gratuities, Beverages