Sunwapta River Rafting Adventure: A Thrilling Class 3 Trip in Jasper National Park

Experience the thrill of Sunwapta River rafting in Jasper National Park. Paddle through calm waters before tackling thrilling class 3 rapids. No experience required. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
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    Your driver will be taking photos at several locations along the river, so there’s no need for your camera or phone on the river. Pictures will be ready for purchase on a memory stick at the end of your adventure. These can be purchased directly from the bus driver, or by coming by our store.
What's Included
  • All whitewater rafting equipment
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Transportation
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Sunwapta River

the only class 3 trip in Jasper National Park

Refine your rowing techniques during the serene start, leading up to the damp and untamed portions. You don’t need prior experience to partake in this exciting and refreshing aquatic escapade. The excursion concludes with an intense glacial splash courtesy of The Whopper- a wave famous in the area.

Participants need to be 12 years or older and ready to engage in paddling.

Transport is available from the Jasper town center.

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Minimum 12 years of age
  • Prepared to paddle - although no experience required
Location
RV Parking Lot
Please arrive 60 minutes early for Sunwapta River trips (eg.11:00 for a 12:00 trip time). The RV Parking lot is located next to the Jasper Home Building Centre (706 Sleepy Hollow Road), and is directly across the railway tracks from the intersection of Connaught Drive and Hazel Avenue.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tanyan739
Jul 21, 2024
Ah-maxing - Ah-mazing! Our guide drenched my daughter, which made it all worth it. Awesome rapids about 40% of the time. Some of us in our family had done the New River in West Virginia and the Colorado. This was so much better. We all got quite wet. Our knowledgeable guide knew how to get the most wow factor out of the rapids while still keeping us safe.
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Dushyant_s
Jul 16, 2024
A memorable adventure in Jasper - Just had an amazing white water rafting experience on the Sunwapta River in Jasper on a beautiful day in July! 🌊 Our trip was nothing short of exhilarating and completely exceeded our expectations. Our raft coach, Andy, was not only funny but incredibly informative about the stunning landscape surrounding us. Despite our minimal prior rafting experience, my girls and I had a memorable time on the water. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for some adventure in Jasper.
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Tanya_n
Jul 7, 2024
Continuous Rapids - Our family had a blast. We’ve gone rafting on the New River and a river in Colorado, but this was hands down more fun. Continuous rapids. Our guide, Jacob was so much fun and intentionally soak my daughter to add to her experience. Highly recommend.
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Kristen_z
Jul 5, 2024
Fun and refreshing - Jacob was a great guide, super friendly and fun! Class 3 rapids were totally doable for my husband’s first time rafting.
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Joel_k
Jun 27, 2024
JIMMY - JIMMY was awesome Loads of fun Professional Will tell others what a fun time and enjoy the experience
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Zoed358
Jun 24, 2024
Fantastic! - Very relaxing white water rafting down the river. The views from the boat were absolutely spectacular! The guides were super lovely and could share all sorts of info about the river and the experience.
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Linda_s
Aug 19, 2023
Absolutely worth it - The entire crew are awesome. From van pickup, the drive to bus ( thanks Connor) and the raft ride was spectacular. It rained and the water was high enough to get a great ride (swamping). Beautiful scenery with a dust of snow on the mountain rim. Thanks again to Nate ( our guide)
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Anniet333
Aug 5, 2022
Great time for teens! - Great rafting - quite a lot of 'flat' sections but the rapids were well worth it. Well organised school bus from Banff and friendly staff. The whole process was well planned and clearly thought through.
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Sandi_c
Aug 3, 2022
Had a blast on the river - We had a fantastic rafting adventure yesterday with Shane. River was high as were the rapids. Very smooth operation. Would definitely recommend. It was the highlight of our trip
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Pathfinder58739
Sep 3, 2021
Just do it, it'll be worth it, even if the weather is crap. - We drove all the way from the Lake Louise area to do the Sunwapta River Rafting Adventure (the self-drive option). The weather wasn't great that day, a little cold and raining. As with everyone else, we got changed into our wet-suits outside the bus that took us to the starting point. It was a long drive, it was cloudy and cold, and was raining, but it was totally worth it, and we would do it again. Being over age 55, we were clearly the oldest in the group of four full rafts, but it was fine. Our raft leader/guide, Jacob, gave clear instructions and made sure we hit some of the bigger rapids. It was a great day out.
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