8 Rafting Trips in Banff & Lake Louise to Plan a Trip Around

1.Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 328 reviews · 4 hours · from $95Our pick

Banff area Kananaskis River whitewater rafting with 10+ rapids, an Olympic kayaking course section, and gear included for a fun 4-hour outing.

“Best experience, laughed all the way through and it was so exciting. Sam was an absolute legend and made me feel so safe. I would 100% recommend this to anyone. They provide the gear and are so welcoming. Nothing but good words to say. I wouldn't mind riding with Sam any day. To top off an amazing experience we got to have a warm hot chocolate to end the trip.”

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2.Afternoon Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 297 reviews · 4 hours · from $110

Afternoon Kananaskis River rafting near Banff with beginner-friendly rapids, included gear, and free professional photos.

“Our guide Hannah was brilliant. Very funny and knowledgeable. The route was fun but not too scary. Information and guidance was good. More scary moments would have been nice but overall the experience was excellent. Well done, team!!!!”

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3.Kicking Horse River: Whitewater Rafting Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 142 reviews · 3h 30m · from $112

Half-day Kicking Horse River rafting in British Columbia. Class 2 to 4/4+ rapids with gear and pro guides, plus Rocky Mountain views.

“They were fantastic all in all an absolutely memorable experience. So much fun and the guide was great”

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4.Morning Whitewater Rafting Tour in Horseshoe Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 89 reviews · 4 hours · from $109

Morning Bow River rafting in Horseshoe Canyon: class 3-4 rapids, optional cliff jump, movie-set views, wetsuits and hot drink included.

“It was so fun! Totally wish it was longer on the river! Gav was amazing and a good time!”

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5.Kicking Horse River: Half-Day Intro to Whitewater Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 3h 30m · from $94

A half-day whitewater intro on the Kicking Horse River near Golden, BC, with Class 1-3 rapids, pro guides, and top gear for $94.

“We loved the excitement of the rapids , and the guides were excellent at explaining how to stay safe and what to expect”

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6.Horseshoe Canyon Whitewater Rafting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 39 reviews · 3h 30m · from $98

Raft the Bow River Horseshoe Canyon near Banff on a Class 2-4 route with included gear, big waves, and optional 8 ft or 30 ft cliff jumps.

“We had a fantastic time. Quynton was very entertain g and knowledgeable pointing out locations where The Revenant was filmed.”

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7.Kicking Horse River: Rafting Trip with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours · from $160Top rated

Half-day Kicking Horse River rafting with class II to IV rapids, pro guides, top gear, and a warm BBQ lunch in Golden, BC.

“Staff were amazing!! Rafting was enthralling. We thoroughly enjoyed it.”

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8.Kicking Horse River Family Rafting Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $91Best value

Family rafting on BC’s Kicking Horse River, 2 hours of Class I-II thrills, full gear, and guide-led scenery and wildlife spotting near Golden.

“taro was a great guide and it was a smooth company interaction.”

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