Ultimate Adventure – Full Day Heli Rafting

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$499.00

Upper, Middle and Lower Canyon, 36 km (22 miles)
9:15AM – 5:15PM
Rating: Kick N’ Scream

Experience the entire Kicking Horse River with this all day whitewater adventure. Begin with a scenic float on the upper section, followed by a BBQ lunch. The middle and lower canyon await with class 2-4 rapids for a thrilling ride, finishing with a float through the town of Golden. The lower canyon is only accessible by helicopter, so it’s two amazing experiences in one trip. At times of high water the lower canyon is closed for safety reasons; alternatively, you will raft the middle section twice.

Minimum weight: 90lbs./41 kilos
Minimum Age: 16 years or older


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Tour Description

Experience the breathtaking rush of the Kicking Horse River with this all day white water rafting adventure. Begin with a relaxing scenic float on the upper section, then charge through some class 3 rapids! A stop between the upper and middle allows you to catch your breath and enjoy a delicious hot BBQ lunch.

Now you are ready for serious white water thrills as our experienced guides navigate the massive power of class 4 rapids in the middle and famous lower canyon sections of the Kicking Horse River. The lower canyon is only accessible by helicopter so it’s two amazing experiences in one trip. Finish your tour with calmer water that brings you rafting gently through the town of Golden BC. Altogether this white water tour covers 36 kilometres of the upper, middle, and lower sections of the Kicking Horse River!

*Note: The Kicking Horse lower canyon can only be run at specific water levels, and it will be closed at certain times throughout the summer when the water becomes too high for us to safely raft it. When this occurs, we run the middle canyon whitewater section twice. You will still get a heli flight to shuttle you back up for the second lap of the middle canyon. See our full heli policies below

This package is your best choice if you are looking for serious whitewater rafting thrills as you travel to Golden BC from Revelstoke or Calgary, Alberta.

Tour Duration:

  • 9:15 am to 5:15 pm Mountain Time (same as Calgary and Banff)
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for check in and signing waivers

The Ultimate Adventure includes:

  • Class 1 to class 4 rapids
  • A delicious hot BBQ lunch – please let us know of any dietary restrictions
  • New high quality whitewater rafting river gear – wetsuits, booties, splash jackets, helmets
  • On-site Mens & Ladies bathrooms and change rooms complete with free hot showers
  • Minimum Age: 16 years or older
  • Minimum Weight Restriction: 90 lbs/41 kilos or over

What to bring:

  • Swimsuit to wear underneath the wetsuit
  • Sunscreen
  • Towel to have a shower afterwards

This heli tour is offered Wednesdays and Saturdays


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Heli Rafting Trip Policies

  • Every guest of Wet n Wild Rafting must agree to and sign a Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims and Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement prior to their rafting trip. You can VIEW OUR WAIVER here
  • This trip is offered on Saturdays and Wednesdays starting mid-July.
  • No experience required.
  • The Kicking Horse lower canyon can only be run at specific water levels, and it will be closed at certain times throughout the summer when the water becomes too high for us to safely run it. June and early July tend to be when we see the highest water. When this occurs, we run the middle whitewater section twice. Not to worry though – at high water, the middle canyon is as good as it gets!
  • If we can’t raft the lower canyon due to high water you WILL STILL be flying in the helicopter. The heli will fly you back up the canyon to raft the second lap of the middle. The flying time is the same for both trips. If you’ve booked a heli trip you will be flying – you DO NOT have the option downgrade your trip day of.
  • If you have to cancel your trip, the full amount is refundable (less a $20.00 per person processing fee) provided we are given at least 30 days notice prior to your trip. If notice occurs within 30 days of the trip the $100.00 per person deposit becomes non-refundable, and within 21 days of the trip the full amount is non-refundable.
  • We need a minimum number of people for all heli trips. If those numbers are not met we will not be able to book the helicopter. If minimum numbers are not met you will not be charged for the lower canyon leg of your trip, or for the heli flight.
  • Advance notice of whether or not we’ll be rafting the lower canyon cannot be given, as many factors can change very quickly. The decision to raft the lower canyon is made the morning of the trip when we have the most recent information on water levels, weather etc. Please try to understand that river levels are completely up to Mother Nature and are not something we can control.
  • We hold the right to cancel a trip if water levels fluctuate to a level that makes it unsafe for us to raft on the Kicking Horse River. As water levels are completely dependent on Mother Nature, we may not know until the day before, or morning of the trip. This decision would be made entirely based on safety. If we cancel a trip for this reason a full refund will be given.
  • A $5.00 Land Use Fee and 5% tax is added to all trips.

*We are excited to announce that Wet N’ Wild Adventures has merged with Glacier Raft Company. We will be operating out of the same great location with the same great service and we look forward to rafting with you this summer. Please get in touch if you have any questions – we are happy to help!