Athabasca River Easy Scenic Raft Trip
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Jasper, Canada
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The UNESCO-listed Jasper National Park is a uniquely impressive place to experience nature, and a gentle adventure on the Athabasca River is a great way to do it. This float trip takes you down several miles on the Class II rapids—expect a few splashes along the way, but nothing too scary. Your National Park-licensed guide will share stories of the area as you go, and all necessary gear is included for your convenience.
- Sit back and enjoy the ride as your guide does the steering
- Have a family adventure on the river—suitable for kids and adults
- Keep your camera dry and let a professional take photos for you (own cost)
- Lifejackets provided for safety and ponchos keep you mostly dry
What's Included
- Local guide
- Plastic rain poncho to protect you from splashes and potential rain showers
- Professional photographer
- Life jackets
- Gratuities
- Wetsuits (not necessary)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 607 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada
Meet 15 minutes prior to departure at the Two Brothers Totem Pole Directly beside the Jasper Train Station, across from the Historical Information Centre building
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.12:00 pm
What To Expect
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Athabasca River
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Recommended to wear casual clothing and footwear that you don't mind getting wet
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Professional photographer will take a photo of your raft trip. You will have the opportunity to purchase the photo at the end of the trip
- Restroom facilities available at the launch sites
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Jim_M
We had a wonderful guide. We felt safe at all times. Saw a lot of great things! I would highly recommend this tour.
Reviews
4.9
based on 337 reviews
Julia_B, Sep 2025
A great trip down the Athabasca River with our very skilled oarsman Joel. Very relaxing, nothing too strenuous and we didn't get too wet.
Elisha_C, Sep 2025
We were a party of 5 adults, 2 youth, and 7 kids. This was one of the highlights of the trip for the kids!
It was easy to find the guides in Jasper, and the check-in process was straight-forward. I had our information and tickets printed, but only needed name and number of our party.
The guides got everyone fitted into life jackets and readily loaded into the boat. Our boat guide, Finn, was great. He shared info about the area, the river, his experiences in the area. He turned the boat several times so everyone had a chance to be in “front.” He also soaked most all of us at some point during the float, which the kids begged for.
We floated 6 miles down the river, which was further than we thought, and took right at an hour.
The water was beautiful, we saw lots of fire flower, a few ducks, and a few elk on the bus ride back.
Ellen_D, Sep 2025
Fun rafting trip for first time rafters. My husband was nervous, but he did ok ans the river was mostly calm. Ollie, our guide was great. And, we only got a little wet.
Jim_M, Aug 2025
We had a wonderful guide. We felt safe at all times. Saw a lot of great things! I would highly recommend this tour.
Tian_W, Aug 2025
Very family friendly ride, the right amount of excitement without being too scary. The service was great, we were able to pick up a lost hat the next day, we appreciate d your effort to make the experience enjoyable.
Linda_G, Aug 2025
Great float down the river. Well
Organized, friendly, and fun. Finn did a great job of navigating us down the river.
Eric_G, Jul 2025
Please know that you will get VERY wet and it is VERY cold! Please wear sandals and bring a dry change of clothes to be safe. We were not prepared for how wet and cold we would be. Still amazing but just be prepared.
Krista_M, Jul 2025
Great couple of hours on the water. Our guide Owen, was fun and informative. The water colour and scenery is amazing
We had a beautiful day weather wise but dress accordingly...you do get wet!!
Julia_G, Jul 2025
Super fun and informative. You will definitely get wet if it looks like the current is strong - accept the poncho lol
Alison_C, May 2025
We were recommended this tour by Dave the driver on a tour the previous day. He was such good fun and advised it really was suitable for us oldies we booked that night! He wasn’t wrong! Dave drove the bus - amazing again- and we had a most enjoyable trip down the river. I would highly recommend
Anne_H, May 2025
This was such good fun. Our guide, Jacob, was outstanding. Very amusing and so good at rowing the raft. I was slightly apprehensive about doing this activity - I’m a 65 year old granny with a hip replacement and a steroid injection in my knee. It really is suitable for almost anyone and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Jennifer_M, May 2025
Finn was superb navigator. Weather not that great at beginning but didn’t stop whole trip being great. Got more of a splash than anticipated but this added to fun.
Richard_C, Nov 2024
We had a great time and the crew were so professional, so felt very safe … thoroughly fun and enjoyable
Nicola_D, Jul 2024
What an amazing way to spend your afternoon…. drifting down the Athabasca river taking in amazing views. Zach was our superb host who steered us safely and amusingly throughout our course. And you only get wet if Zach really really likes you 😜
Naomi_B, Jul 2024
Fun trip with beautiful scenery. I didn't expect to get as wet as I did on this trip, but since it was a hot day, it wasn't a problem.
Ashley_B, Jul 2024
This was a perfect experience for kiddos. I took my 6 year old and although it was a bit long, 2 hours on the water he did great. The guides were so great and knowledgeable.
Susan_S, Jul 2024
Great tour- our float trip was amazing & Conner was so informative & delightfully entertaining during the float! Lots of information & history along the way.
CaterinaA_L, Jun 2024
Travelling the same route that the fur traders used and the most special experience seeing lightening striking the top of the mountain forest area.
Lori_N, Jun 2024
Scenery was phenomenal and the guides were great - we felt very safe ! An easy and soothing ride. Unfortunately we didn’t see any wildlife.
Horst_L, Jun 2024
We did not participate in the trip even though we had paid for it. Weather conditions were 10 degrees Celsius with light rain and a gusty wind at the time the trip was to depart. Not exactly the kind of conditions which would lead to an enjoyable excursion. We were informed that the trip would go ahead rain or shine and we would not get a refund. The weather conditions were such that the trip should have been cancelled and a refund provided.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
HI Horst,
We always run our trips rain or shine, it's one of the better things to do when it's raining in Jasper. Plus the weather in mountains changes frequently and we can't cancel trips based on some light rain
Edmond_W, May 2024
Our float guide Brad was excellent . Handled the rubber raft expertly plus was very knowledgeable about the Jasper area. Float was very scenic with some smaller rapids. Trip was as advertised.
Joseph_O, Sep 2023
Tour guide Brian was the best tour guide we had on our trip. Nice ride, beautiful scenery. Would recommend.
Christine_A, Sep 2023
Driver should have his own stand up comedy act. Lots of fun, informative guide, but didn’t get wet enough 😂. Definitely recommend!!
Nimishaben_L, Aug 2023
Its safe for younger kids and older family person as well. Our Guide share great information and make our trip wonderful.
Anick_M, Jul 2023
It was a beautiful tour with my family and the guide Harrisson was charming and nice to discuss with him. I would recommended to everyone
Becky_P, Jul 2023
This was an awesome experience for us who have never been rafting before. Our guide was experienced, friendly and made the trip fun. I would definately recommend this tour.
David_F, Jul 2023
We chose a beautiful day to make our trip. Dave, the coach driver, and Finn, the Aussie captain were brilliant. Clear safety instructions and memorable scenic trip. We even saw a black bear and an elk. Thoroughly recommend this Company.
Max_F, Jun 2023
Getting wet and great scenery . Guide was excellent very informative Having a laugh with all the other people
Rosemary_K, May 2023
We really enjoyed this experience-from our bus driver Dave who was very friendly and accompanied to our raft guide Mike-and all the other helping hands along the way. My husband was having problems with his back and they were so kind and accommodating, making sure he was able to have a great experience. That did not go unnoticed and was deeply appreciated. Just enough splash to have a fun little adventure-beauty views and a beautiful river. It was perfect.
Charlene_G, May 2023
What an amazing river ride!! The guides were so knowledgeable and accommodating. It was the highlight of our trip to Jasper. We definitely will be booking again next time we go. If I could give these guys 10 stars I would!!!
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