Want to experience whitewater rafting but lack the time to join us on a day-long adventure? Our Afternoon Whitewater is the answer, providing just the right amount of fun! Enjoy 12 kilometres of Rafting on the Kicking Horse River with Class 3 & 4 rapids. This trip is ideal if you are driving in from Banff, Lake Louise, Revelstoke, or Radium, and don't want to have to rise early or come into Golden the night prior. Experience the Class 3 & 4 rapids of the Middle Canyon in one awesome afternoon!

 Taxes Include 12% HST + 3% Gov't Land Use Tax

Additional Information

Here is a map to our office. You may need to copy & paste into an Internet Address bar:

http://maps.google.ca/maps?source=ig&hl=en&q=1416+golden+view+road+golden+bc&lr=&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=ca&ei=rY_RSaf2Lpu6sgPyot3DAw&ll=51.301871,-116.950321&spn=0.006426,0.013733&z=16&iwloc=addr

 The Afternoon Whitewater departs from our office at 11:45AM and returns at 3:00 pm. Please meet at our office at 11:00 AM.

Things To Bring

Please bring:

• Bathing suit
• Towel
• Fleece or wool sweater (not made of cotton)

We will provide all your river equipment, including Footwear

Why do I need to bring a sweater? Will it get wet?

We will provide you with a Wetsuit, Neoprene Boots, Goretex Spray Jacket, Lifejacket and Helmet. We also have neoprene gloves onboard for your comfort. However, you may want to bring a fleece or wool sweater to wear as an extra layer of warmth on top of the wetsuit but underneath the spray jacket. It will get wet.

Cancellation Policy

Trips must be cancelled 72 hours prior to trip departure for full refund of deposit, unless you have purchased supplemental cancellation insurance through us.

When you book, we collect a 50% deposit to reserve your seats. The remaining 50% will be collected the evening prior to your trip departure. If for some reason you 'no-show' on the day of your trip, 50% of your deposit will be refunded to your credit, and the other 50% retained by Alpine Rafting.

Departs

Departs Daily from May 14th 2011 to September 11th 2011

Pickup/Departure

Please arrive at the Alpine Rafting office at 11:15 AM for an 11:45 AM Departure.
Transportation will be provided to and from the river.
Meet at our office on the Trans Canada Highway in Golden, British Columbia. GPS co-ordinates to our office are: N 51 18'04.0 W 116 42'45.7

IMPORTANT NOTE:

*We are on Mountain Standard Time, same as Alberta.

*There is MAJOR construction on the road between Golden and Calgary which has resulted in delays up to 1 hour or more!! Please visit www.drivebc.ca and www.ama.ab.ca/road_report/Mountain.htm to check delay times and adjust your schedule accordingly.

Directions to the Alpine Rafting Office from the east (Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise):

As you enter Golden on the Trans Canada Highway, on the left hand side there is a large sign for the "Golden Rim Inn". When you see this large sign, take the first right off the Trans Canada Highway, and onto Lafontaine Road. Turn left and proceed around the traffic circle and over the overpass to Goldenview Road. We are located on your right-hand side, in the cabin in between the Mechanic's Shop and the Golden Rim.

Directions to Alpine Rafting Office from the West (Vancouver, Kamloops, Revelstoke):

As you enter Golden on the Trans Canada Highway, continue through two sets of lights on the Highway. Continue past the turnoff into the town of Golden and stay on the highway. Continue up the hill for one kilometre. Just before cresting the hill, take a right onto Golden view Rd. We are located in a cabin between the Mechanic's Shop and the Golden Rim Inn.

Here is a link to a Google Map of our office. You will need to copy and paste it into an internet address bar:

http://maps.google.ca/maps?source=ig&hl=en&q=1416+golden+view+road+golden+bc&lr=&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=ca&ei=rY_RSaf2Lpu6sgPyot3DAw&ll=51.301871,-116.950321&spn=0.006426,0.013733&z=16&iwloc=addr

The Balance of your payment will be taken the evening prior to your arrival.

Drop-Off

The Afternoon Whitewater returns to our office at approximately 3:00pm

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