Raft 2 Rivers Package
Starts atCA$ 265US$ 199€ 174£ 149A$ 286
Duration: 6+ Hours
Age: 12+
Departure: See tour details
Season: May-Sep
Guaranteed departure. This tour runs as scheduled with no minimum group size — book with confidence, it won’t be cancelled for low numbers.
Overview
Combo Package; ride through the Horseshoe Canyon’s awesome whitewater and try a cliff jump, then raft the family-friendly Kananaskis River.
Included: Horseshoe Canyon Whitewater Rafting (8:15am – 12:00pm)
Experience the true thrill of rapids on this exciting morning whitewater tour on the Bow River, with cliff jumping available for the adventurous. The class 3-4 Horseshoe Canyon section offers spectacular scenery, big waves and a sense of remoteness while you raft your way through shale canyons and awesome whitewater.
Included: Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting (1:30pm – 5:30pm)
This river offers the novice a thrilling and fun intro to whitewater rafting on a half-day afternoon tour. Winding through the picturesque landscape of Kananaskis Country, the class 2-3 Kananaskis River is a great whitewater experience for families or as a group outing.
Both rafting trips are conveniently located 45 minutes from Calgary and Banff in the front ranges of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Tours in this package can be taken on the same day or on different days.
Highlights
The best parts of the tour for most people include the following:
1.5 - 2 Hours on the Kananaskis River
Free Photos
Optional river swim
Everything is provided!
1.5 - 2 Hours on the Bow River
Optional cliff jump and swim
Free photos
Everything is provided!Tour Details
Tour Duration
6+ Hours
Departure Time
See tour details
Age Required
12+
Season
May-Sep
Included
- Light refreshments
- Professional river guide on each raft
- Safety instruction and practice paddle
- River fee
- River time 1.5-2hrs (x2 — two rafting tours)
- Wetsuits, lifejacket, helmet, rainjacket, wetsuit booties and gloves
- Complimentary photos (online)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour?+
The tour starts at the Chinook Rafting Base at 1:30pm and finishes at 5:30pm, approximately 4 hours. This includes a short drive to the river and 1.5 to 2 hours on the water.
What does the Kananaskis River Tour include?+
The tour includes 1.5 – 2 hours on the river (including a 20 minute river float to finish up), a professional river guide with each boat, an optional river swim, free professional photos, and light refreshment and snacks. All safety equipment including clean and dry wetsuits, wetsuit booties, fleece, spray jacket, life jacket and a helmet is provided. The tour winds through scenic views of the front range of the Rocky Mountain Ranges and occasionally we see wildlife such as osprey, bald eagles, deer and bears. The Chinook Rafting Base has clean port-a-potties, male and female change tents and ample free parking.
How long is the Horseshoe Canyon Whitewater Rafting Tour?+
The tour starts at the Chinook Rafting Base at 8:15am (meet time 8:10am) and finishes at 12pm, approximately 4 hours. This includes a short drive to the river and 1.5 to 2 hours on the water.
What does the Horseshoe Canyon Tour include?+
The tour includes 1.5 - 2 hours on the river (including a 20 minute float to finish up), a professional river guide with each boat, an optional cliff jump (with two heights to choose from), free professional photos, and light refreshment and snacks. All safety equipment including clean and dry wetsuits, wetsuit booties, fleece, spray jacket, life jacket and a helmet is provided. The tour winds through scenic views of the front range of the Rocky Mountain Ranges and occasionally we see wildlife such as osprey, bald eagles, deer and bears. The Chinook Rafting Base has clean port-a-potties, male and female change tents and ample free parking.
How big are the rapids?+
On the Kananaskis River you will go through class 2 & 3 rapids during your tour, which is ideal for families and first time rafters. Check out the Whitewater Rafting Rapid Classification Guide for more information: https://chinookrafting.com/plan-and-book/river-classifications/ . On the Horseshoe Canyon you will go through class 3 & 4 rapids during your tour, which is ideal for adventure lovers. This is a moderate trip, exciting but not difficult. Check out the Whitewater Rafting Rapid Classification Guide for more information: https://chinookrafting.com/plan-and-book/river-classifications/ .
Where is the meeting point?+
The meeting point is at the Chinook Rafting Base, located on Highway 1A approximately 25 minutes from Canmore and 45 minutes from Banff and Calgary. Detailed driving directions are included in your booking confirmation. There is ample free parking at the riverbase and you will brought back to your vehicle at the end of the tour.
What should I wear/bring?+
Please wear your swimsuit under your clothes and bring warm clothes and a towel in a bag for after the tour. We also suggest bringing a toque or hat for colder days, to wear under the helmet. Your belongings can be stored in the bus or your own car while you are on the river. You can wear sunglasses/glasses as long as these are secured with a strap or piece of string, and contact lenses are usually okay if you are comfortable swimming with them and tell your guide. Sunscreen is great on a hot day for any areas not covered by the wetsuit, but avoid putting it above or near your eyes. You can bring your own waterproof camera or GoPro which can be secured with your own chest harness or on a helmet with a GoPro mount, but we are not responsible for loss or damage of your equipment.
What shouldn't I bring?+
Anything else! It isn’t recommended to bring your camera and rafters aren’t permitted to wear their own wetsuit or to wear anything that could cause a hazard while on the tour.
I have some medical concerns, what should I do?+
When you are making your reservation please let the agent know and they will check with the rafting team. On the day please bring any medication you may need and inform your guide of any medical conditions.
Do you need any rafting/swimming experience?+
No rafting experience is necessary, and we provide a Professional River Guide with each boat who will explain and demonstrate paddle, safety and emergency techniques. This includes dryland safety instructions and practicing paddling on the river before the waves. Guests should be physically fit and have a reasonable swimming ability in order to take part in both tours.
Is it safe?+
The tour is run by Chinook Rafting who have been operating whitewater rafting tours as a licensed company in the province of Alberta since 1983 and all of the rafting guides are trained in Swiftwater Rescue and First Aid & CPR. What this means for you is that they are confident that they can manage, not eliminate, the risks today to offer you an exciting and fun day on the river, creating as safe a framework as they can, given what we are doing. However, it is important to remember that we are not on a track, this isn’t Disneyland! The fact that we’re not on a track adds excitement to what we’re doing, but it also adds inherent risks.
What is the cancellation policy?+
There is a 24 hour cancellation policy, which allows you to change, cancel, or refund your booking up to 24 hours prior to your tour (or up to 7 days prior for group bookings).
Should I tip my guide?+
Tips are not expected, but are certainly appreciated. If you think your guide did a wonderful job and would like to indicate that with a tip, it will be graciously accepted.
Booking Terms
- Tours in this package can be taken on the same day or on different days.
- The minimum age for the package is 12 years and the minimum weight per person is 90 lbs. If the guest is unaccompanied by an adult then the minimum age is 16 years old.
- The maximum weight per person is 350 lbs.
- A waiver must be completed prior to each rafting trip and is a condition of participation, this will be sent through upon booking. In addition, a Parental Consent form must be completed by the parent or legal guardian of any child under the age of 18 years prior to arrival at the riverbase. This is especially important if you are bringing someone else’s child (under 18 years old) rafting.
- Photo ID may be required for identity verification.
- Please note that these tours require a minimum of 8 participants, please call the day prior to confirm the tours.
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