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Athabasca River Mile 5 Rafting: A Scenic Family Adventure in Jasper
4.9
68 Ratings
Jasper
Join us for an unforgettable white water rafting adventure on Athabasca River Mile 5 in Jasper. Suitable for families with kids aged 5 and above.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Icefields Parkway - After meeting your guide in the town of Jasper, you’ll head 8 km south of town to the put-in point.
After suiting up in clean gear and receiving a safety talk, you start heading down the river. The section begins with about a 10-minute float. This allows the paddler time to feel comfortable in the raft, experience the river environment and take in the 360-degree mountain view. After this short float, the grade 2 rapids begin. Grade 2 is big enough to get everyone who wants to get wet, but it is unlikely anyone will go for an unexpected swim.
After 4 or 5 sections of rapids, the Miette River joins the Athabasca, highlighting the color difference between a rain and snow fed river and a glacier fed river. The trip ends just around the corner at Old Fort Point. After getting out of your wet gear, it is a 3 km drive back to town. All trips are in 8 person-guided rafts. Rain or shine, this trip is great for ages 5-95.
What's Included
- All equipment and transportation
- Driver/guide
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information
Experience Jasper’s Athabasca River Mile 5 run! Enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery on this 2-hour round trip adventure. The Athabasca River Mile 5 run is a perfect introduction to white water rafting, has plenty of splashes and stunning mountain vistas. It is a must-do family adventure in Jasper!
Adventurers must be at least 5 years old and accompanied by an adult.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age of 5 years old
- Late and No Show Policy: Please double check the date and time on your confirmation. Our primary pick up location is the RV Parking Lot and scheduled departure times are based on this location. We ask that all participants arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. There will be no refund provided if you arrive after departure time or do not show for the date and time of your scheduled trip.
Location
RV Parking Lot
Next to the Jasper Home Building Center (706 Sleepy Hollow Road), and across the railway tracks from the set of traffic lights at the intersection of Connaught Drive and Hazel Avenue. Look for our yellow or blue school buses with yellow rafts on the trailer.
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(68 Ratings)
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Sarah_m
Aug 5, 2024
Great fun. Totally recommend - Brilliant!!! Great communication when booking. Provided all necessary equipment. Great fun. Totally recommend.
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Kathryn_h
Jul 14, 2024
A great fun experience - We had never rafted before this was a great introduction
Niall was our guide he was great fun and made sure we were all ok
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this
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Jacquelyn_r
Jul 10, 2024
Awesome experience! Everyone loved it from ages 7-40!! - We had the best guides! Jonah was informative and fun! And also made us all feel safe! Thanks!! It was the best!!
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Humera_b
Jul 5, 2024
Memorable - When water splashes on you , refreshing, memorable , everything was very organized, love the experience
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Monztr
Jun 28, 2024
Worth it, fantastic experience - The tour operator and our guide Ameer was fantastic!! Super fun, we all had great time, including my 5yr old.
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Sue_g
May 23, 2024
Friends Floating - We loved the guide on our raft and all the information he shared. He was knowledgeable and very personable. So much fun had by all in our group.
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Adrian_n
Sep 19, 2023
Excellent - Tour operators were unreal. It was a safe and tire. Not too rough. Beautiful waters with a cool splash
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Susan_w
Sep 19, 2023
This was a lot of fun.... - This was a lot of fun. The rafting crew was totally awesome! Josh was I guide and he was a lot of fun.
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Shar0n173
Sep 17, 2023
Fantastic...must do! - Fantastic...definitely do this! Great way to see the countryside from a different view point. Great fun too. Kate, Andre, Fred and Jordon were superb!
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Chris_c
Jul 17, 2024
Exciting but not dangerous - I'm 71 years old and not especially fit. It was a bit testing physically but manageable. The team were very supportive and helpful. It was an altogether enjoyable experience and very well managed.
I won't get the chance to do it again, unfortunately!
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