Jasper Self-Drive Fraser River: Class 3+ Whitewater Rafting
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Make rafting part of your road trip with our self-drive Fraser River adventure. Ideal for guests exploring Mount Robson or travelling west from Jasper, drive independently to meet our team near Mount Robson, then return to your vehicle after rafting to continue your journey on your own schedule. Take on the biggest whitewater in the Jasper area with exciting Class 3+ rapids, a portage around impressive Rearguard Falls and some of the trip’s biggest whitewater in the lower canyon. No previous rafting experience is required, making it an exciting choice for first-time and experienced rafters alike.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bus ride back to Mount Terry Fox Rest Area from the river take-out
- Professional, certified river guide
- Wetsuit, paddle jacket, life jacket, helmet and neoprene booties
- Approximately 2 hours of rafting (3-hour total experience)
- Short bus ride from Mount Terry Fox Rest Area to the nearby river launch
What's not
- Transfers to/from Jasper
- Gratuities (optional)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Meet the Maligne Rafting bus at the Mount Terry Fox Rest Area, just outside Mount Robson Provincial Park. Your guides will provide your rafting gear and you'll change before boarding the bus for the short shuttle to the Fraser River launch. With Mount Robson as your backdrop, receive a safety briefing and paddle instruction before beginning your rafting adventure.
Launch onto the mighty Fraser River and work together with your guide as you paddle through exciting Class 3+ whitewater, punching through sections of large rolling rapids with calmer stretches between each set. Offering the biggest whitewater in the Jasper area, the trip is suitable for first-time and experienced rafters alike.
About midway through the rafting adventure, step ashore for a short portage around impressive Rearguard Falls. Stretch your legs and take in views of the powerful falls before returning to the raft for the most exciting section of the river.
Back on the Fraser River, enter the lower canyon and tackle some of the biggest and most exciting whitewater of the trip. After the final rapids, enjoy a gentler float toward the take-out, with the opportunity for an optional swim. At the end of the rafting trip, board the Maligne Rafting bus for the short transfer back to the Mount Terry Fox Rest Area. Change out of your rafting gear, return to your vehicle and continue your journey independently—ideal for exploring the Mount Robson area or travelling west after your rafting adventure.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet at the Mount Terry Fox Rest Area on Highway 16 in BC. Park and wait for the Maligne Rafting bus to arrive. Please remain at the meeting point until it arrives. Important: Your scheduled meeting time is in Pacific Time (PT), 1 hour behind Alberta.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 24 travellers
- Operated by
- Maligne Adventures
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- IMPORTANT: This trip operates in British Columbia. All meeting and departure times are in Pacific Time (PT), 1 hour behind Alberta.
- This is the SELF-DRIVE option. Transportation to/from Jasper is not included. Guests must drive themselves to the Mount Terry Fox Rest Area in British Columbia and arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled meeting time.
- Please allow extra driving time and review directions before leaving. Cell service is limited along portions of Highway 16, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated.
- Participants must be at least 12 years old and weigh a minimum of 90 lb (41 kg).
How it compares in Canada, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 12% above the median of the 481 experiences we list in Canada, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 141 of 481.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Canada, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
