Jasper Athabasca Falls: Class 2+ Family Whitewater Rafting
- 3h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover a spectacular stretch of the Athabasca River where canyon whitewater gives way to expansive mountain scenery. Begin at the base of Athabasca Falls, where rushing water flows into the Athabasca Canyon and the whitewater action starts right away. Navigate a series of exciting Class 2+ rapids between high rock walls, surrounded by a remarkably secluded wilderness setting. As you travel downstream, watch the scenery transform as the canyon gives way to the wide-open Athabasca Valley. The river widens, the rapids become more spaced out and sweeping Canadian Rockies views unfold around you. This combination of exciting canyon whitewater and spectacular mountain scenery makes the 12 km (7.5-mile) Canyon Run an adventure that adults and children can enjoy together. No previous rafting experience is required, and ages 5+ are welcome.
Inclusions
What's included
- Highly experienced, certified river guide
- Return transfers to and from the river, departing from our Downtown Location
- All necessary technical equipment
What's not
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 249 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
5Class II rafting
Tim and Shane were excellent. They made us feel welcome, safe and well looked after. Good humor and intelligent stories. Great Fun!!
5Great experience
A great combination of rapids and enjoying the beautiful scenery. The guides were great and kept us on time so that we had as much river time as possible.
5Fantastic experience
Had a fantastic experience with the team. Colin was our guide and was brilliant. Pointed out lots of interesting things whilst we went down river, whilst expertly navigating the river, giving us plenty of thrills through the rapids. Sat at the front and got thoroughly soaked, which made the experience more enjoyable! Brilliant morning, couldn’t recommend this trip enough.
5Best experience ever
Ryan was absolutely amazing, very knowledgeable and so kind. It was the family’s first time rafting and we had the best time. Will be booking this adventure every time we can
5Great success!
High five to Ryan! The whole family, including My Wife…St Wendy…had a brilliant experience. You will never get this anywhere else. The whole activity was a GREAT SUCCESS!
5Fabulous experience from start to end
Ryan was absolutely brilliant. We had a fabulous canyon run made all the better by her bubbly personality and genuine connection with us. We didn’t want the experience to end. Thank you, Ryan.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Check in 15 minutes before your scheduled departure at the white Maligne Rafting van in the public parking lot at the corner of Connaught Drive and Hazel Avenue (638 Connaught Drive, Jasper). Look for the van parked near the public washrooms, opposite the Shell gas station.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 18 travellers
- Operated by
- Maligne Adventures
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Participants must be at least 5 years old.
- Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian.
- No previous rafting experience is required.
- Wear your swimsuit under your regular clothes to make changing easier. Bring a towel and warm clothing for afterwards, plus water and a snack.
- Wetsuits, paddle jackets, life jackets and neoprene booties are provided. On colder days, bring an additional fleece, wool or other non-cotton layer to wear under your paddle jacket.
- Trips operate rain or shine.
- Check in 15 minutes before your scheduled departure at the white Maligne Rafting van in the public parking lot at the corner of Connaught Drive and Hazel Avenue (638 Connaught Drive, Jasper).
How it compares in Jasper
- Its from-price is 10% above the median of the 64 experiences we list in Jasper.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 12 of 64.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Jasper
Jasper is a mountain town on the Athabasca River in Alberta, inside the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, among glaciers, lakes and wildlife.
Jasper sits at about 1,060 metres on the Athabasca River, ringed by peaks, in the largest national park of the Canadian Rockies. The town grew around the railway in the early twentieth century, and elk graze on its lawns and wander its streets. The park, together with its neighbours, forms the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage site, and it is one of the largest dark-sky preserves in the world.
Top-ranked sights in Jasper: Maligne Lake, Medicine Lake, Spirit Island.
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