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Athabasca River Mile 5 Rafting: A Scenic Family Adventure in Jasper

4.9

61 Ratings

Jasper

Join us for an unforgettable white water rafting adventure on Athabasca River Mile 5 in Jasper. Suitable for families with kids aged 5 and above.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Icefields Parkway - After meeting your guide in the town of Jasper, you’ll head 8 km south of town to the put-in point.
After suiting up in clean gear and receiving a safety talk, you start heading down the river. The section begins with about a 10-minute float. This allows the paddler time to feel comfortable in the raft, experience the river environment and take in the 360-degree mountain view. After this short float, the grade 2 rapids begin. Grade 2 is big enough to get everyone who wants to get wet, but it is unlikely anyone will go for an unexpected swim.
After 4 or 5 sections of rapids, the Miette River joins the Athabasca, highlighting the color difference between a rain and snow fed river and a glacier fed river. The trip ends just around the corner at Old Fort Point. After getting out of your wet gear, it is a 3 km drive back to town. All trips are in 8 person-guided rafts. Rain or shine, this trip is great for ages 5-95.

What's Included

All equipment and transportation
Driver/guide
Goods and Services Tax (GST)

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Additional Information

Experience Jasper’s Athabasca River Mile 5 run! Enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery on this 2-hour round trip adventure. The Athabasca River Mile 5 run is a perfect introduction to white water rafting, has plenty of splashes and stunning mountain vistas. It is a must-do family adventure in Jasper!
Adventurers must be at least 5 years old and accompanied by an adult.

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.

Location

RV Parking Lot

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Adrian_n

Sep 19, 2023

Excellent - Tour operators were unreal. It was a safe and tire. Not too rough. Beautiful waters with a cool splash

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Susan_w

Sep 19, 2023

This was a lot of fun.... - This was a lot of fun. The rafting crew was totally awesome! Josh was I guide and he was a lot of fun.

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Shar0n173

Sep 17, 2023

Fantastic...must do! - Fantastic...definitely do this! Great way to see the countryside from a different view point. Great fun too. Kate, Andre, Fred and Jordon were superb!

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Maria_a

Sep 9, 2023

Perfect experience for beginners - The trip has been exactly what we have been looking for. Very nice guides, great views and not too exhausting

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Beepo4808

Aug 24, 2023

Fun trip! - We had a lot if fun! Wear a swimsuit, as you will be wearing a wetsuit. We got wet and paddled a lot, which made it fun! Ellie was our guide and she was great.

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Tracy_h

Aug 11, 2023

Exciting adventure on the river - 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!

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Leah_s

Aug 7, 2023

Rafting fun times and good vibes! - 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! 👍👍

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Jonathan_s

Aug 4, 2023

Fun on the Athabasca! - 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!

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Claudine_n

Jul 2, 2023

Family Fun for Everyone! - 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 $$).

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Catherine_m