Sunwapta Challenge Whitewater Rafting: Jasper National Park's Only Class III Rapids

Experience the thrill of Sunwapta Challenge, Jasper National Park’s only Class III rapids. Take a wild whitewater rollercoaster ride with stunning scenery and wildlife sightings. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Maligne Adventures -
    Sunwapta is the Stoney Indian term for turbulent river and this river lives up to its name. Traveling in 6 passenger self-bailing rafts, your expert guide will maneuver your group skillfully down the 13 kilometer stretch of river punching through a consistent flow of Class II rapids in-between several sections of Class III…
What's Included
  • Highly experienced, certified river guide
  • Return transfers to and from the river, departing from our Downtown Location
  • Wet Suits and all on-river equipment
  • All necessary technical equipment
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Dare to take the Sunwapta adventure in the untamed whitewater escapade in Jasper. This four-hour return trip on the steep slope and numerous rapids, represents the sole Class 3 rapids situated entirely in Jasper National Park. It presents breathtaking landscapes and numerous chances to see wildlife. Make sure you don’t miss the high water periods from…

Location
638 Connaught Dr
Connaught Drive
Beside Public Washroom – Look for white Maligne Rafting Van in public parking lot on Cnr. Connaught Dr & Hazel Ave. Check-in required 15 minutes prior to departure time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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512amandineb
Aug 20, 2025
super expérience Rafting dans un joli cadre - A great rafting trip thanks to our guide funny, patient, knowledgeable, and professional. He reassured us since we were beginners, and everything went really well. I recommend this excursion even for beginners who want a bit of excitement. Everything is perfectly organized from start to finish . congratulations and thanks to the whole team!They truly made us want to return to Jasper and explore even more of this stunning region
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Andrewtx7635zi
Aug 16, 2025
Exhilarating! - This is a wonderful experience with an amazing company. Guides are great (thanks to Austin and Ty!), the scenery is breathtaking, the rapids are so much fun, and it’s a thoroughly safe - but exhilarating - ride. Support this company! They rock.
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Lillybi5082di
Aug 14, 2025
Five stars - Very good rafting, lots of fun and you don’t need any experience! The guides were friendly and knew what they were doing.
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Mel_straight
Aug 10, 2025
Did not disappoint!! - This was my first time going on a raft tour and it did not disappoint! Austin was fantastic, he put us at ease right away! It was so fun and worth every penny!! the river was fast and the rapids were amazing! I never once felt like we were out of control but the thrills kept coming! I'm already looking to schedule my next run!!
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Philippa
Aug 6, 2025
Adrenaline filled rafting experience in Jasper National Park. - Looking for excitement and an adrenaline rush in Jasper National Park? Look no further than a rafting trip down the Sunwapta River with Maligne Adventures. With sustained grade 3 rapids you are assured of lots of fun whilst in the safe hands of your raft guide. Thank you so much to Danni for taking us on our exciting adventure making fantastic memories along the way. 🌊🌊🌊🤩🤩🤩
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Chad_d
Aug 6, 2025
Fun rafting - Great crew with plenty of Experience. Mason was a fun guide, made it memorable. Would highly recommend to future travelers.
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Reesew818
Aug 5, 2025
A fantastic time! - Would absolutely recommend this company and the Sunwapta Challenge. The whole team was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun and made us feel safe. Luke was a great guide and our whole group had a great time. We were a group of 6 adults and we were already discussing our next tour with this company as we were walking up from the river.
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Anz1248
Jul 27, 2025
My wife didn’t want to go!!! - My wife didn’t want to go and gave me an ear full for a week prior but she really enjoyed herself.on this trip, We had an awesome trip down the grade 3 rapids this morning with our “Kiwi” guide Danny (From Nelson NZ) and her team members ,Ty and Austin. Weather was brilliant,water freezing but you soon forgot about it as Danny made us paddle through rapids and around rocks along the way. All gear supplied was in excellent condition.
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Gocval
Jul 26, 2025
Rafting and fun - Really fun, the staff makes us feel very safe and confident, the equipment that is given is really good so not cold at all. Get ready to get wet!
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Stephaniebf2574ue
Jul 25, 2025
- Our entire trip was amazing, from the drive, to the rafting. The guides were very very knowledgeable and made our trip so much more fun.
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