Turqoise waters, remote wilderness, and adventure
Spend a day with Kootenay River Runners’ professional guides on the Kootenay River! The class II-III rapids provide the perfect mix of relaxation and paddling along the calmer sections, but also lots of fun and adventure in the rapids!
Choose from three options on the Kootenay River, with the option for pick up right from Nipika.
Classic ½ Day – 9 AMÂ
Enjoy 18km of class II-III whitewater rafting with a delicious snack along the way. They bring coffee and locally made cinnamon buns to add to the river adventure.
Extended ½ Day – 11 AMÂ
Not operating daily; but you might be lucky to grab a seat on this amazing tour. Join the Kootenay trip en route, catch riverside lunch, and a stop at Pedley Falls!
Full Day – 9 AM
Raft a remarkable 45km and catch all of the rapids, both riverside snack and lunch plus the highlight of the day: a stop at Pedley Falls! Your day will be filled with splashes, amazing information from our river guides, and more than a few bad jokes.
Cost
Youth – $100-$150
Adult – $120-$180
Booking
For more information or to book a trip, please call 1-800-599-4399. If you’re booking a river trip while staying at Nipika, be sure to tell them Nipika pickup.
Visit the Kootenay River Runners website for more information, or to book online if you’re staying in the Columbia Valley. (They also offer trips on Toby Creek from Panorama and the Kicking Horse River from Golden.)
