Athabasca River Easy Scenic Raft Trip
Overview
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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
312 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Athabasca river raft experience
Krista M,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great couple of hours on the water. Our guide Owen, was fun and informative. The water colour and scenery is amazing We had a beautiful day weather wise but dress accordingly...you do get wet!!
Super fun and...
Julia G,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Super fun and informative. You will definitely get wet if it looks like the current is strong - accept the poncho lol
We were recommended this...
Alison C,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00We 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
5.00This 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
5.00Finn 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.
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