Rafting on Athabasca River Mile 5 in Jasper
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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
75 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So much fun!
Carmino A,
Aug 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience rafting the Athabasca river and was so much fun. Molly our guide and Fred our driver were fantastic through out, would definitely recommend if visiting Jasper
Fun things to do with family
KwanLun L,
Jul 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide is very fun and nice , driver and photographer also super friendly Water is a bit cold but company provided everything we need
Go do it!!! Brilliant experience
Gerard N,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00It 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
5.00Great 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
5.00Shane and the other guides were fantastic! Great views very informative the class 2 was very easy to handle 10/10 would recommend.
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