The 15 Jasper Rafting Tours We Would Book Again

1.Athabasca River Easy Scenic Raft Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $69 a head Our pick

Float about six miles along Jasper’s Athabasca River with a licensed guide handling the raft. Expect calm water, small rapids, fur-trade history, mountain scenery, and possible splashes. Guides such as Finn, Dave, Owen, and Jacob bring plenty of humor and local insight. The trip lasts about two to three hours, including transport.

“Great tour- our float trip was amazing & Conner was so informative & delightfully entertaining during the float! Lots of information & history along the way.”

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2.Jasper National Park: 2-Hour Whitewater Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 310 reviews · 2 hours · from $80 a head

Join Jasper’s Whitewater Rafting Company for a two-hour Athabasca River trip suited to first-timers and families with children age five and up. You’ll ride an eight-person raft through grade 2 rapids, learn about the area from a licensed guide, and may swim in the glacial water. Wetsuits, boots, jackets, and transport from Jasper are included.

“It was so fun! Everything was explained really well and clear, Jordan was engaging, fun and made me feel very safe for my first time rafting. The whole experience was wonderful and they were all lovely, we had Jordan, Connor, Andy and Emily take us on our trip and they were all very fun and made the trip really entertaining (thank you to Andy for the photos!!) -also nice to see Connor living out his Canadian lifestyle (as a fellow Brit). Emily was also hilarious! All super friendly, would definitely book again!❤️”

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3.Jasper National Park Easy 2-Hour Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 291 reviews · 2 hours · from $65 a head Cheapest seat

Meet at Jasper Train Station and ride to the Athabasca River in a 25-foot oar-driven raft. Your guide rows while you enjoy mountain views, wildlife-spotting, and a few playful splashes. Guides such as Joel, Mark, Luke, and Finn are known for adding humor and local stories. This is a relaxed family trip, not a white-water challenge.

“Has an amazing time, very well organised, the guild was very helpful, funny and new a lot about the local area, we all had a great time and would highly recommend.”

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4.Sunwapta River Self-Drive Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $107 a head

Drive 40 minutes south of Jasper, then join guides such as Nate, Luke, or Erin for a 2-hour-15-minute rafting trip through Jasper National Park. Paddle a six-person raft over Class 3 rapids, with all equipment supplied, and finish a few hundred metres above Sunwapta Falls.

“Went with a bachelor party of 7. Thick Nick was able to successfully pilot 7 hungover medium to large gentlemen down the river on a fun, intense cold river run. Plenty of good times of gentle floating followed with intermittent intense rapids. 11/10 would recommend. Thanks Thick Nick for making it a great time!”

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5.Athabasca Canyon Run Family Rafting: Class II Plus Rapids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95 a head

Meet in downtown Jasper, change into provided rafting gear, then ride a six-person raft through Athabasca Canyon and its Class II rapids. Guides such as Collin, Eric, Chris, and Thomas are known for clear safety talks and good family skills. Expect splashes, mountain views, calm water, and about two hours on the river.

“Awesome river trip! Very fun rapids😄 our river guide Thomas was very skilled at getting us into those fun rapids so we could get the best bang!!! Would highly recommend this trip for anyone that wants to have a fun day😉”

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6.Jasper National Park Family Friendly Rafting Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 145 reviews · 2 hours · from $76 a head

Raft five miles down Jasper’s Athabasca River with a certified English-speaking guide, warm gear, and round-trip transport from downtown. You’ll practice paddle commands on calm water before meeting five splashy Class 2 rapids. Guides such as Tanner, Tatiana, Manson, and Kayne are known for a friendly, playful approach.

“Great morning out with a great team ! Guides were super friendly and informative. We felt safe and looked after. The rapids we’re just right for our 5 year old and we had a rally fun time !”

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7.Sunwapta Challenge Whitewater Rafting: Class III Rapids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $103 a head

Ride the Sunwapta River in a six-person self-bailing raft with an experienced guide such as Austin, Ty, Craig, or Liz. Expect a safety briefing, wetsuit and paddle gear, about 1.5 hours on cold water, steady Class II rapids, several Class III sections, and a scenic return through Jasper National Park.

“It was one of our best experiences. The crew is great. Craig and team, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences. I had a lot of fun.”

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8.Rafting on Athabasca River Mile 5 in Jasper

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75 a head

Meet Rocky Mountain River Guides in Jasper, then ride 8 km south to the Athabasca River. After a safety talk and wetsuit fitting, you will float through mountain scenery and paddle several class II rapids before finishing near Old Fort Point. Guides such as Molly, Emily, Ollie, and Seb are known for keeping first-timers at ease.

“We had a great time rafting! Just the right amount of paddling, small rapids and enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Felix was a wonderful guide!”

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9.Whitewater Rafting on Jasper’s Fraser River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $104 a head

Raft the Fraser River from the shadow of Mt. Robson on a five-hour Jasper outing with Maligne Adventures. You will handle Class 2 and 3 rapids, portage around Rearguard Falls, and watch for wildlife and spawning salmon. Guides such as Caleb and Jerome keep first-timers involved, while wetsuits, helmets, lifejackets, and transport from downtown are included.

“I’ve been on many white water trips but was taking my 16 yr old daughter on her first. Couldn’t have asked for a better first raft trip for her. The guide was friendly and funny and kept our whole group involved.”

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10.Canyon Run Family Whitewater Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 3h 30m · from $92 a head

Join Maligne Adventures for a 3.5-hour family rafting trip from Jasper to Athabasca Falls. After a 30-minute bus ride, your certified guide leads you through 12 km of Class 2+ rapids in a six-person self-bailing raft. Guides such as Eric and Colin add river and wildlife insight, while wetsuits, booties, jackets, and life jackets are supplied.

“Had a great time on the river. Eric was super knowledgable and entertaining.”

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11.Athabasca Expressway Whitewater Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78 a head

Join Maligne Adventures in Jasper for a two-hour Athabasca River rafting trip suited to beginners and children age five and up. You’ll learn basic paddle and safety skills, wear supplied cold-water gear, and tackle five Class II rapids on the Expressway section. Guides such as Chris, Ben, and Francois add river knowledge and local stories.

“We were only two persona and they didn’t put any problems with it, we did the rafting with two guides who explain a lot of things to us and we had a great time. It is true that is not a very challenging rafting, which make it perfect to do it with kids, but the experience was really great! Thank you”

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12.Rafting Athabasca Falls Run in Jasper

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $98 a head

Ride an eight-person raft 15 kilometers from the base of Athabasca Falls through Jasper’s dramatic river canyon. After a 30-minute bus ride, you’ll gear up, hear a safety briefing, and face gentle Class 2 rapids. Guides such as Nile, Annaja, Megan, and Sean have been praised for mixing clear instruction with humor and local nature facts.

“Guides were awesome, The gear was top notch and kept us warm and safe. Ride was just wild enough but not a near death experience, and the scenery was once in a lifetime!”

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13.5-Hour Fraser River Rafting in Jasper National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 5 hours · from $108 a head

Travel from downtown Jasper to the Fraser River near Mount Robson for five hours of rafting, splashy rapids, and Class 3 white water. You will paddle about nine miles, portage around Rearguard Falls, then float past salmon habitat. Guides have included Luke, Josh, Austin, Dani, Adam, Emily, and Tye.

“Tiden på vandet var klart det vi gjorde det for. Så en længere tur ville forbedre oplevelsen.”

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14.Class 3 Sunwapta River Rafting Adventure in Jasper

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $110 a head

Join guides such as Jonah, Nate, Jacob, or Shane for a four-hour Sunwapta River run through Jasper National Park. You’ll learn the paddle commands, wear provided wetsuit gear, and tackle continuous Class 3 rapids in a small group of up to six. Pickup, transport, and return are included. Expect to get wet.

“Just had an amazing white water rafting experience on the Sunwapta River in Jasper on a beautiful day in July! 🌊 Our trip was nothing short of exhilarating and completely exceeded our expectations. Our raft coach, Andy, was not only funny but incredibly informative about the stunning landscape surrounding us. Despite our minimal prior rafting experience, my girls and I had a memorable time on the water. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for some adventure in Jasper.”

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15.Sunwapta Challenge Whitewater Rafting in Jasper

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 4 hours · from $100 a head

Ride a bus from downtown Jasper to the turbulent Sunwapta River, suit up, learn the ropes, and paddle 13 kilometres through Class 2 and Class 3 rapids. Your certified guide handles the river while you enjoy a six-person raft, mountain scenery, and possible wildlife sightings. No rafting experience is needed.

“The rafting was great fun, beautiful location and the guide Austin was very informative and fun”

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