Athabasca River Easy Scenic Raft Trip

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

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Join the fun on the Athabasca River for a unique perspective of Jasper National Park. Our 2-3 hour round trip passes through many small sets of rapids and calm stretches, which allows your National Park licensed guide to point out the natural and human history of Jasper. This float trip is safe for the whole family, from toddlers and grandparents to swimmers and non-swimmers alike.

Rivers are rated on a scale of one to six. Class 1 is considered to be calm moving water while a class 6 would be equivalent to Niagara Falls. The section of the Athabasca River that this tour rafts on is rated a Class 2; meaning that there are some sections with rapids, which may get your backside wet.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Recommended to wear casual clothing and footwear that you don't mind getting wet

Professional photographer will take a photo of your raft trip. You will have the opportunity to purchase the photo at the end of the trip

Restroom facilities available at the launch sites

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional photographer

Plastic rain poncho to protect you from splashes and potential rain showers

Life jackets

Local guide

Gratuities

Wetsuits (not necessary)

What To Expect

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the amazing scenery on this family-friendly adventure! Bring the entire family and join us for a unique perspective of Jasper National Park, a **UNESCO World Heritage Site**. Our 2-3 hour round trip (transportation time included) passes through many small sets of rapids and calm stretches, which allows your National Park Licensed guide to point out the natural and human history of Jasper. *The Athabasca River is the same route that was used by the “fur traders” many years ago, (David Thompson 1811).*

Options

Jasper Raft Tours 12:00pm trip

Meet 10 mins prior, at Totem Pole / Train Station, 607 Connaught. Wetsuits are not provided / not necessary for this type of raft float trip, ponhco provided on rainy days. We operate rain or shine.

Reviews

4.86

308 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

275

We were recommended this...
Alison C,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We were recommended this tour by Dave the driver on a tour the previous day. He was such good fun and advised it really was suitable for us oldies we booked that night! He wasn’t wrong! Dave drove the bus - amazing again- and we had a most enjoyable trip down the river. I would highly recommend
Brilliant.
Anne H,
May 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was such good fun. Our guide, Jacob, was outstanding. Very amusing and so good at rowing the raft. I was slightly apprehensive about doing this activity - I’m a 65 year old granny with a hip replacement and a steroid injection in my knee. It really is suitable for almost anyone and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Great rafting trip
Jennifer M,
May 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Finn was superb navigator. Weather not that great at beginning but didn’t stop whole trip being great. Got more of a splash than anticipated but this added to fun.
Great Fun & Felt Safe
Richard C,
Nov 15, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We had a great time and the crew were so professional, so felt very safe … thoroughly fun and enjoyable
Fantastic. Just fantastic!
Nicola D,
Jul 16, 2024
- Viator
5.00
What an amazing way to spend your afternoon…. drifting down the Athabasca river taking in amazing views. Zach was our superb host who steered us safely and amusingly throughout our course. And you only get wet if Zach really really likes you 😜