Rafting on Athabasca River Mile 5 in Jasper
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Jasper, Canada
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience the excitement of a whitewater rafting adventure on this guided, 2-hour excursion. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure time, then ride along Alberta's Athabasca River in Jasper National Park. This ‘Mile 5’ trip is the river’s most popular, challenging class II rapids. The guide will be taking photos along the way which will be available for purchase at the end of the trip. All the necessary rafting equipment is included.
- Take a whitewater rafting adventure in Alberta, Canada
- Travel down the Athabasca River in Jasper National Park
- Navigate class II rapids with your guide
- All rafting equipment is included
What's Included
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Driver/guide
- All equipment and transportation
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- RV Parking LotJasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
1
Athabasca River
2
Rocky Mountain River Guides
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- Wear your bathing suit or t-shirt and shorts under regular clothes. All river gear is provided.
- Arrive 15 minutes prior to trip time.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 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
Denise_S
Great first time river rafting. Enjoyed it immensely and would recommend it if you have never tried it. Our crew were fantastic. Thank you Dave, Molly, Ollie and special thanks to our guide, Seb. He shared lots of information about the area and gave us tips for things to do in Banff, much appreciated.
Reviews
4.9
based on 82 reviews
Diana_S, Sep 2025
This was such a great expirience. My kids first whitewater adventure (12, 9, &8). it was super low key and not scary at all, but enough splashing and moving water to keep them interested. Wear swimsuits (they give you wetsuits to put on over them), and bring a towel. Molly was our guide and she was WONDERFUL.
Annie_S, Sep 2025
Its great for first time rafters and there were some awesome waves. Our guide was amazing too and we loved it
Jagdish_S, Aug 2025
It was amazing experience. They provide full suit so u don’t get wet at all. Meeting place was very good. Easy to find. You can go out right after this activity no need to change any clothes.
Mark_T, Aug 2025
Emily, our guide today, was phenomenal. Our small kids loved her. She was full of energy and did a great job!
Carmino_A, Aug 2025
Great experience rafting the Athabasca river and was so much fun. Molly our guide and Fred our driver were fantastic through out, would definitely recommend if visiting Jasper
KwanLun_L, Jul 2025
Our guide is very fun and nice , driver and photographer also super friendly
Water is a bit cold but company provided everything we need
Gerard_N, Jul 2025
It was just brilliant. Great fun, our guide Ollie was great fun and so informative on the area. We loved every second.
Denise_S, Jul 2025
Great first time river rafting. Enjoyed it immensely and would recommend it if you have never tried it. Our crew were fantastic. Thank you Dave, Molly, Ollie and special thanks to our guide, Seb. He shared lots of information about the area and gave us tips for things to do in Banff, much appreciated.
Bethany_R, May 2025
Shane and the other guides were fantastic! Great views very informative the class 2 was very easy to handle 10/10 would recommend.
Sarah_M, Aug 2024
Brilliant!!! Great communication when booking. Provided all necessary equipment. Great fun. Totally recommend.
Chris_C, Jul 2024
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!
Kathryn_H, Jul 2024
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
Jacquelyn_R, Jul 2024
We had the best guides! Jonah was informative and fun! And also made us all feel safe! Thanks!! It was the best!!
Humera_B, Jul 2024
When water splashes on you , refreshing, memorable , everything was very organized, love the experience
Monztr, Jun 2024
The tour operator and our guide Ameer was fantastic!! Super fun, we all had great time, including my 5yr old.
Sue_G, May 2024
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.
Adrian_N, Sep 2023
Tour operators were unreal. It was a safe and tire. Not too rough. Beautiful waters with a cool splash
Susan_W, Sep 2023
This was a lot of fun. The rafting crew was totally awesome! Josh was I guide and he was a lot of fun.
Maria_A, Sep 2023
The trip has been exactly what we have been looking for. Very nice guides, great views and not too exhausting
Catherine_M, Sep 2023
Great fun. Not too scary. Guide really informative. Excellent procedures for getting in and out of gear.
Tracy_H, Aug 2023
Fantastic adventure on the river. Staff great fun and enthusiastic, very friendly and welcoming. Our guide Dylan was charismatic and knowledgeable and we all felt safe. Relaxed afternoon with no hard sell for photos, although we did buy them as they were great! If you like to get wet volunteer to sit at the front!
Leah_S, Aug 2023
This was my first time rafting and I was very nervous. All of the rafting staff made me feel comfortable and made us laugh a lot. Very good time and I would highly recommend!! Charles was our rafting guide and he was awesome! 👍👍
Jonathan_S, Aug 2023
My wife and I had a great time with Anneja on the Athabasca River! She was very fun to be with, and she gave us a great tour of the local sights that we came across while rolling down the river. I most certainly would recommend this to small families who are up for a big adventure, or a friends group looking to get a little wet!
Claudine_N, Jul 2023
Great experience for our family! Kids absolutely loved it and are already wanting to go back (daughter 15/ son 10). Our guide Baiden was great and in tune with the whole family. You will be provided with a wetsuit - you should wear a bathing suit underneath. Bring your change of dry clothes on the bus to change into afterwards. Got some photos taken by Tyler for great memories (additional $$).
neil_b, Jun 2023
We had a great time. Marty, Sam and Tyler were a hoot. They kept us entertained and Marty was our guide who was well experienced and made sure we had fun. Rapids 2 is what i would recommended for your first time at least. It’s pretty straight forward and not super challenging.
Ishita_S, Jun 2023
It was my first white water river rafting experience and it was so much fun the guides were super nice so conversational and helpful.Charles was amazing he explained the views so beautifully. The experience was really engaging
Leslie_B, Jun 2023
Before leaving for the experience my wife was not too sure that she could go through with the experience. She still felt the same way as we were getting into the rafts. Our two guides were very good at putting her at ease and building up her confidence.................and after the run down the river she was glad that they did!! Both guides spoke to us all the way through on many topics such as information about water temperature and even age of water, local history particularlyhistoric and current wildfires and their effect on the communities. On the bas to and from the river were met a small group made up of trainee and trainers guides from the company and they were a credit to themselves and their employers. As a bonus Eddie the bus driver, who also doubles as the photographer, took some spectatcular shots that will ensure that this trip will always be remembered. Sorry that I can't remember our two guides names but would like to thank them for a memorable experience. Guys you made it to No.1
Austin_M, Jun 2023
Good experience. Very well run with good instructors. Water conditions mild but still good. Nothing to be concerned about regarding safety
wendy_w, Jun 2023
We had a great time rafting! Just the right amount of paddling, small rapids and enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Felix was a wonderful guide!
Shivam_D, May 2023
Instructor was awesome and it was great fun. They provided wet suits as well and it was great fun. All gears were provided to us and its must try for all.
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