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
82 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
great family friendly trip down the river
Diana S,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such a great expirience. My kids first whitewater adventure (12, 9, &8). it was super low key and not scary at all, but enough splashing and moving water to keep them interested. Wear swimsuits (they give you wetsuits to put on over them), and bring a towel. Molly was our guide and she was WONDERFUL.
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Excursion430393,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Made our own way to the meeting place as arranged. Our guide Luke made the experience fun, but I am sure he deliberately got me wet, which was part of the excitement.
awesome experience, 10/10!!!
Rachel H,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00DO IT!!!!! awesome time with Emily, perfect for families-- would totally come back and do Class 3 rapids next time. thank you all so much for a great time!
Its great for first time...
Annie S,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Its great for first time rafters and there were some awesome waves. Our guide was amazing too and we loved it
Great family experience!
U238KDjenniferc,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family of 4 (2 adults, 5yo, 9yo) had a great time. Our guide, Luke, made it a fun experience. We felt safe, but the kids were thrilled by the experience as well. A great starter experience for someone with no experience in a beautiful place!
. 45 min in the water. Did not get wet at all. So u can go sho
Jagdish S,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was amazing experience. They provide full suit so u don’t get wet at all. Meeting place was very good. Easy to find. You can go out right after this activity no need to change any clothes.
Excellent rafting experience w/ the family
Mark T,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Emily, our guide today, was phenomenal. Our small kids loved her. She was full of energy and did a great job!
Good raft trip with Molly
Jens G,
Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely time on the boat with #Mollly; good fun for our kids (8yr and 13yr)! Well organized, all gear provided and lovely weather…
So much fun!
Carmino A,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from 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
- Review from 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
From CA$100.31
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