Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kananaskis Valley, Highway 1A, Alberta Canada
Listen as the professional guides explain how to paddle and give safety instructions for your epic 1.5 to 2 hour adventure down the Kananaskis River, which originates in the Canadian Rockies and flows 46 miles (74 km) before emptying into the Bow River.
Relax as you cruise along the calm parts of the river, taking in the scenery of craggy mountains and verdant trees. Keep an eye out for wildlife like eagles and other birds soaring overhead and bears or deer walking along the banks of the river.
But don’t relax for too long — this is still an adventurous river. Listen as your guide directs you to navigate the periodic rapids. Hang tight as you bump up and down over the white water as if it were an aquatic bronco. When your rafting adventure comes to an end, you’ll be rewarded with snacks and high-fives, before relaxing on the ride back to your starting point.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chinook Rafting, 215 Banff Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1E3 Canada
After pick-up from Banff or Canmore (optional), take a brief but picturesque ride through the Canadian countryside to the tour meeting point.
Once you've signed a waiver and geared up at the riverbase, you'll be transported in a comfortable bus to the riverbase to begin your whitewater rafting journey.
Duration: 4 hours
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Chinook Rafting - Riverbase, Riverbase, Stoney 142, 143, 144, Bighorn No. 8, AB T0L 1N0, Canada
01:30 PM
4 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
The minimum number for tour to run is eight people. Minimum needed for transport is three people.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Minimum age is 5 years old. Minimum weight is 40 pounds (18 kg). Maximum weight is 350 pounds (159 kg).
Not recommended for pregnant women.
Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking.
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 9 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Natalie_M
Georgia S., she was the BEST!!! I definitely recommend it. 🤩 We even saw a black bear while rafting down the river.
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Posted On : 2023-09-08
Posted By : Passenger19351057797
We had an amazing rafting experience on the Kananaskis with Chinook rafting! Our guide, Rachel, was awesome - she was great at instructing the group, very personable, and highly knowledgeable about Banff in general. The rapids (class 2/3) were good for the novice adventurer - some pretty strong rapids for the first half and then a pretty chill ride the second half. Our son was too young to do class 4 (11 yrs old), which we would likely do if we went again. The whole group really emphasized safety and had great energy to make it a memorable experience.
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Posted On : 2023-09-03
Posted By : Carmen_M
The attention staff gave to those of us on the raft was great! Richard asked so many questions to get to know us and educated us so much on things we were seeing down the river and also other fun Canada facts. Being from the states we appreciated all his tips after our rafting trip.
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Posted On : 2023-08-28
Posted By : Stuart_B
The quote was good. We took the afternoon limited white water experience and she loved it. Perfect entry level for a newbie.
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Posted On : 2023-08-22
Posted By : Irene_k
It was amazing! Everything was well organized 👍Instructor Josh was very knowledgeable, was fun and cool, we had so much fun! Would recommend it
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Posted On : 2023-08-20
Posted By : heatherdC2856ED
Trip Advisor's emails sent us to the wrong rafting company!!!! We then had to rush a fair distance to the correct company. Chinook rafting had great staff and we shared the boat with a wonderful group, however there's a lot of down time and waiting for a fairly mediocre rafting experience. Would recommend this trip for families with young children but it's not a great experience for adults.
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Posted On : 2023-08-15
Posted By : Valerie_C
Scenery was very nice, and the guides amazing. That’s all I have to say! Jjjjjjjjjjnnnnbbbhkmbvffhm cxd. Cch
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Posted On : 2023-08-13
Posted By : 848phyb
Rafting was a great experience, Vikram from India was the raft guide I was placed with and he knew what he was doing. he was very friendly, professional and experienced! He keep everyone safe and having fun. Would recommend to anyone visiting or even to locals.
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Posted On : 2023-08-13
Posted By : Departure272308
Loved the rafting. Perfect for families with small kids. Highly recommend. Our team lead David was amazing
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Posted On : 2023-08-10
Posted By : kimbY7872RX
Smiles all around! I’ve avoided rafting for years out of fear, this was a great first. Rachel taught us all we needed to know to be safe…and fun.
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Posted On : 2023-08-09
