Rafting on Athabasca River Mile 5 in Jasper

Overview

Available languages

English

French

2 hours

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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.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

Wear your bathing suit or t-shirt and shorts under regular clothes. All river gear is provided.

Arrive 15 minutes prior to trip time.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

All equipment and transportation

Driver/guide

Gratuities

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

What To Expect

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.

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Athabasca Mile 5 Trip

Reviews

4.92

72 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Go do it!!! Brilliant experience
Gerard N,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was just brilliant. Great fun, our guide Ollie was great fun and so informative on the area. We loved every second.
Awesome day River Rafting on Athabasca River
Denise S,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great first time river rafting. Enjoyed it immensely and would recommend it if you have never tried it. Our crew were fantastic. Thank you Dave, Molly, Ollie and special thanks to our guide, Seb. He shared lots of information about the area and gave us tips for things to do in Banff, much appreciated.
Shane and the other...
Bethany R,
May 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Shane and the other guides were fantastic! Great views very informative the class 2 was very easy to handle 10/10 would recommend.
Great fun. Totally recommend
Sarah M,
Aug 5, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Brilliant!!! Great communication when booking. Provided all necessary equipment. Great fun. Totally recommend.
Exciting but not dangerous
Chris C,
Jul 17, 2024
- Viator
4.00
I'm 71 years old and not especially fit. It was a bit testing physically but manageable. The team were very supportive and helpful. It was an altogether enjoyable experience and very well managed. I won't get the chance to do it again, unfortunately!