Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Mount Revelstoke National Park, Revelstoke, British Columbia V0E 2S0 Canada
Our rafting trip flows alongside Mt. Revelstoke National Park allowing for fantastic views of snowcapped peaks, ice fields and glaciers.
Stop At: Apex Raft Company, Revelstoke, British Columbia V0E 2S0 Canada
Meet in the lobby area of the Regent Hotel in downtown Revelstoke. You'll begin by filling out waivers and having any questions answered. Your guides will then pick you up and take you to the gear room, which is equipped with several changing rooms.
You'll be given a wet-suit, wet-suit socks and a splash top. Fleece tops and neoprene gloves are also available for cooler days. For under the wet-suit, you should wear swimwear or a light pair of shorts and a t-shirt. Any tie on or strap on footwear is acceptable. Feel free to choose from a vast selection of "experienced" running shoes or bring your own. The river gear is machine washed after each use to keep the river gear hygienic, smelling nice and in good condition.
Once all rafters are suited up, the rafting bus will pick you up at the hotel. Drive through the historic Rogers Pass, 35kms east of Revelstoke, to river access below Albert Canyon. On the ride up, your guides will deliver a safety briefing and answer any questions.
Upon arrival, you'll be issued helmets and life jackets. A photographer will be following every trip. This is a great opportunity to get group photos. The guides take this time to rig the boats and safety equipment and divide the groups. Once at the riverside you are given an instructional/safety briefing to help prepare for your adventure and then you’re ready to go rafting! Time on the river is somewhere between 2 and 2.5 hours, depending on current river flows.
On the river, raft up to 25kms of Class II and III white water rapids. The boundaries of Mt. Revelstoke National Park provide a spectacular backdrop to the river. The Illecillewaet River runs through parts of Canada's only inland rain forest with the chance to see river otters, bears, deer, moose and bird life that frequent the area. Toward the end of the trip, enjoy more of a float and take in the surrounding beauty of the Selkirk Range.
The rafting bus will meet you at the Take Out. Enjoy a light snack of pastries and fruit while the guides load boats and collect life jackets and helmets. A short bus ride back will return you to the Regent Hotel. The guides will then gather the rest of the river gear.
You have the option to change back into your street clothes or go straight into the hotel hot tub for a quick soak. Back in the rafting office, everyone can watch a slideshow of their river adventure. You can purchase souvenir T-shirts and watch a slideshow of the day's photos if you wish.
Conveniently located in the hotel is the River City Pub, where you can enjoy a discounted meal. This is a great way to relax to conclude a fun day on the river with Apex Raft Company.
Duration: 4 hours
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112 1 St E, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0, Canada
4 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not recommended for participants who are pregnant or anyone with back or neck problems
Wheelchair accessible
Participants do not need to know how to swim
Operates in all weather conditions
No experience is required
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : Tim M
Loved every minute - the team at Apex have this down to a fine art! Felt safe, equipment was good and the guide and river truly awesome. If you fancy an adrenaline ride and lots of water, then Apex is your team. We are based in Dubai and worth the travel 🇨🇦💪🏻
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Posted On : 2023-09-04
Posted By : timmG4120YJ
All the way from Dubai (Brit & a Canadian coupe) and we were not disappointed! The team at Apex Rafting were awesome, from the get go, equipment issuing and transport up river. Everything was set up and the whole operation was seamless. our raft/ guide and experience were awesome. Cannot recommend Apex and the team enough. Exciting and felt safe throughout the whole experience. loved it! Thank you.
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Posted On : 2023-09-04
Posted By : Fearless18728446627
We had a great time on our boat! We had lots of fun with our guide Luke and the landscape was just beautyful! Definitely one of the best days of our trip to Canada. We can only recommend It!
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Posted On : 2023-09-03
Posted By : joannasH9188KV
We had a really wonderful time. We’ve never been white water rafting before but the professionalism and friendliness of the crew really out us at ease. We had Luke in our boat who was a superb guide - really funny and interesting to talk to - and he exuded expertise. The trip was longer than we’d expected and I think we were nearly 3 hours on the water but the whole thing was totally amazing - some time to just float and take in the stunning mountains followed by some fantastic rapids. I cannot recommend Apex highly enough
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Posted On : 2023-09-01
Posted By : 5ireland
Absolutely fantastic!! Kids (15 & 13) and I had a great time! Our guides were so fun and super knowledgeable. They made this outing feel safe and welcoming in every aspect of the trip!
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Posted On : 2023-08-29
Posted By : TheCanadian12
Had an awesome time on the river. Graham was a top notch guide, Luke was absolutely hilarious, all the staff was very friendly. 5/5
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Posted On : 2023-08-29
Posted By : tracyjczer
Our guide Dhillon did a great job of directing our ship lol, and made it so fun, adventurous, and an all round super experience. He told us about Revelstoke history and various things about the surrounding area which I found so interesting and so enjoyed listening. It is well worth it. This was my first time and I loved it. Thank you so much for making my holiday this fun. God bless you.
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Posted On : 2023-08-27
Posted By : jmjohns
The whole experience was very well organized. The tour guides were so helpful when giving out the wetsuits and other clothing. Everything was explained clearly. Safety rules were explicit but given in a way that you didn’t feel anxious but safe. The actual rafting was so much fun. Lots of good rapids to go through, it was raining so lots of water in the river. The wetsuits kept us warm. Our guide was great, felt very safe with him steering the raft. We had hot chocolate and cookies at the end. Perfect way to end a fun trip.
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Posted On : 2023-08-22
Posted By : Walkswithmydog
Amazing trip down the Illecillewaet River! Our adventure followed a night of heavy rain and the water was fantastic. I was nervous, but Apex are incredibly professional and made the whole trip great fun. Kudos to Nick, our rafting guide, who made sure we had great fun and stayed safe, and Jason looked after us all from start to finish to make sure we all had an amazing time. Cant recommend it enough!
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Posted On : 2023-08-22
Posted By : 213rosemariea
Very well organized, on time, they even had a cord for the glasses and they took very good care of my sons of 17 and 18. I was a bit worried to let them go, but the photo's showed big smiles on their faces and no fear at all!
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Posted On : 2023-08-20
