Recently Viewed
Athabasca River White Water Rafting: Exhilarating 3-Hour Adventure in Jasper National Park
5.0
401 Ratings
Jasper
Experience an exhilarating 3-hour white water rafting adventure on the Athabasca River in Jasper National Park. Enjoy stunning scenery and the thrill of navigating lively rapids.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
learn more
Highlights
-
Athabasca Falls - Starting at the base of the Athabasca Falls, you’ll raft 15 km down the majestic Athabasca Valley. This 3-hour round trip provides spectacular canyon scenery that combined with moderate rapids, make this an adventure trip ideal for the whole family.
After a 30-minute bus drive from town, you’ll be suited up in your rafting gear and receive a safety talk. Then there is a 5-minute portage down a road (built for Marilyn Monroe!) to the river.
The river trip starts with the first set of rapids only being seconds away. Once these rapids have soaked everyone in the raft, you’ll find yourself in a spectacular canyon only seen from the river. For the next 30-minutes, a combination of rapids and flat sections you can enjoy the scenery and enjoy the natural surroundings. It is just you and the river.
The Falls trip ends with another set of rapids and amazing views of the Athabasca River valley. Once back on the highway, it is about 20 minutes to the townsite.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
- Live commentary on board
- All rafting gear provided
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information
Create lasting memories on the white water rivers of Jasper on this 3-hour Athabasca River Canyon Run. Your guides are trained and committed to sharing incredible white water rafting experiences with you and your family. The magnificent scenery of the Canadian Rockies and Jasper National Park surrounds you while you raft. Look for wildlife along the river banks or simply enjoy the lively white water rapids.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wear your bathing suit under your clothes
- Bring water and a towel for the bus
- Late and No Show Policy - Please double check the date, time and pick up location on your confirmation. Our primary pick up location is the RV Parking Lot and scheduled departure times are based on this location. Out of respect for other guests, we ask that all participants arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. If you have chosen a pick up location other than the RV Parking Lot, please note the pick up time for your location. 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.
- Wear your bathing suit under your clothes
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 Connaught Drive and Hazel Avenue. Look for our blue or yellow school buses with yellow rafts on the trailer.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(401 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Kelsey_k
Jul 24, 2024
Highly recommend - Was fantastic experience! Have wanted to do this for so long and it did not disappoint. Got wet..lol..our guide was so fun and knowledgeable.
Review provided by Viator
S8601gysuew
Jul 24, 2024
What a Thrill - What a Thrill! It was a hot day, and what better way to cool off than getting sprayed by the rapids just below Athabasca Falls!
We saw wildlife (something swimming across the river that originally looked like a black stick, and then we realized it was actually swimming.) It could have been a small bear, but by the time we were close enough to see, it had scrambled up the bank and disappeared.
For those brave enough to jump in, there was a short swim stop in one of the nice calm spots. Four of the seven of us got in. (Not me)
Our guide, Jenn was awesome, so fun and knowledgeable, as were the other two on our tour, Emily and Charles. Our bus driver/photographer was also wonderful. We were given very professional instruction and safety talks.
The whole team was super charged and professional.
We would Highly recommend this experience to Anyone!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Lucyf902
Jul 23, 2024
White water rafting with Jasper Rafting Adventures - Awesome rafting trip with Jasper Rafting Adventures. So much fun, good value for money and beautiful view in lulls between the rapids! Big shout out to Seba our rafting guide who was really knowledgeable and friendly. Will and Amir completed the rafting crew and were all laugh out loud funny and brought a high energy to the whole experience. Highly recommend doing this if you are anywhere near Jasper!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Mehrnooshd197
Jul 22, 2024
Best experience of my life - This was the best experience of my life. Rafting with my son on Athabasca glacier river through unique rockey mountains with terrific scenery was awesome.
Our guide Jen was wonderful and Kg took amazing memorable photos. Thank you Jasper Rafting Adventures team.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Fokesys
Jul 22, 2024
Family Raftinh - Amazing experience
Perfect for families
Teenage boys loved it & David captured that in his pictures
Brilliant way to spend an afternoon having fun & seeing even more of the beauty in the park
Thank you
Fred, David, Tye & Tie
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Bnbyoung
Jul 22, 2024
Great ride - Great trip, still waiting to see photos on the website so we can order! Our guide Bayden was funny, and talented.
Review provided by Viator
Utsav_c
Jul 22, 2024
Above expectations - The mountain stories from Fredd was cherry on the cake. We had a amazing experience and fun. Thank you so much...!
Review provided by Viator
383gingerm
Jul 22, 2024
Excellent value for your money - We had the best time rafting on the athabasca river during our jasper vacation. Jasper rafting adventures felt organized and our river guide Baden was entertaining and knowledgeable about the river and the jasper area. My 12 year old son and I were first time rafters and we felt the experience was full of white water thrills without feeling dangerous. Everyone had a blast! Great photographs offered as well. Would recommend this experienced company to take you on an unforgettable rafting trip.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
574terryg
Jul 21, 2024
A brilliant couple of hours - Went out with T, Ty, Emily and Charl this morning for the rafting experience, we were all made welcome and at ease from the get go, even though there were some rules and regs to abide by everything was done in a fun way and the trip was to be enjoyed. I was in Ty’s boat and from when we put the boat in the water until taking it out again we had a great time, the gorge we went through first was beautiful, the rapids were enough to get the heart pumping without you having any worries, we paddled through the rapids then relaxed and floated down the calm parts taking in the scenery. About half way down Ty encouraged us to take a dip, and we all went over the side hanging on to the ropes and had a float down the 4 degree river before expertly hauling us back into the raft. All too soon it was over, that was my first time, and in my 60’s I’d do it again tomorrow if I could
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Lightpacker539955
Jul 21, 2024
Fantastic experience - The raft guides were great at their job. Instruction and equipment excellent and we felt safe in their hands. Amazing views and a lot of fun!! Big shout out to Charles, Cash, Tyler and Kirsten! Well done guys for making everyone’s experience special.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
More activities from this operator
