15 Rafting Trips in Jasper That Live Up to the Photos

1.Athabasca River Easy Scenic Raft Trip

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

You’ll ride a guided raft through calm stretches and small rapids on the Athabasca River, following an old fur-trade route through Jasper National Park. Guides such as Finn, Dave, Owen, and Jacob keep the trip lively and safe. Expect about two to three hours, some splashing, provided ponchos, and a chance to buy a professional photo.

“Travelling the same route that the fur traders used and the most special experience seeing lightening striking the top of the mountain forest area.”

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2.Jasper National Park: 2-Hour Whitewater Rafting

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

Take a two-hour rafting trip from Jasper down the Athabasca River, only 8 km from town. You will get wetsuits, boots, jackets, transport, and a safety briefing before tackling gentle grade 2 rapids. Guides such as Jordan, Emily, Connor, and Alice have helped beginners feel safe and involved, while the clear mountain views and optional river swim add extra fun.

“great experience, easy to do for a first timer, the river was so cold but refreshing”

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3.Jasper National Park Easy 2-Hour Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 291 reviews · 2 hours · from $65Best value

Meet at the Two Brothers Totem Pole at Jasper Train Station, then ride to the Athabasca River for a relaxed float in a 25-foot oar-powered raft. Your guide rows, tells stories about Jasper, and may splash the boat through gentle Class 2 rapids. Guides such as Luke, Joel, Finn, and Mark are known for lively commentary and good local tips.

“We had a lovely tourguide who provided a lot of intormation during the family friendly rafting tour. Great athmosphere on the boat. Everyone from the team was very kind. Defintitly a recommandation while in Jasper!!”

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4.Sunwapta River Self-Drive Rafting Trip

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

Drive 40 minutes south of Jasper, suit up, and join a six-person raft for a guided run through Sunwapta River rapids. Your certified guide handles safety and commands while you paddle toward a takeout above Sunwapta Falls. Guides such as Nate, Luke, Erin, and Joe are known for keeping the mood lively and the instruction clear.

“Had a great time! We were in Nate’s raft. He was ‘Amazing’! Energetic, personable and knowledgeable. This was a great experience and was well run.”

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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

This half-day rafting trip takes you from downtown Jasper to Athabasca Falls, where a certified guide such as Collin, Eric, or Chris leads a six-person raft through Class II rapids and Athabasca Canyon. You’ll wear a supplied wetsuit, paddle jacket, booties, and life jacket, then finish with a calm river stretch and a bus ride back to Jasper.

“Fantastic rafting through the beautiful Jasper wilderness. Amazing mountain views. Wonderful guides, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Perfect tour for families even with youngsters.”

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6.Jasper National Park Family Friendly Rafting Adventure

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

Raft five miles of the Athabasca River with a certified English-speaking guide, five class-2 rapids, and views of Jasper’s mountains and wildlife. You’ll receive transport, wetsuit, booties, splash jacket, paddle, and life jacket. Guides such as Tatiana, Tanner, Vince, Francois, Ella, and Manson have helped make this a welcoming first rafting trip for families with children age 5 and up.

“Loved it, had a great group and Tanner our guide was a lot of fun, highly recommended”

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7.Sunwapta Challenge Whitewater Rafting: Class III Rapids

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

Paddle a 13-kilometer stretch of Jasper’s Sunwapta River in a six-person raft with guides such as Ty, Austin, Craig, and Liz. Expect a safety lesson, wet suits, Class II and III rapids, mountain views, and about 1.5 hours on the water. It is an active but beginner-friendly half-day trip.

“A fantastic experience. 10/10. Staff were rockstars; friendly, knowledgeable and a good time. Lead a bachelor party weekend and it was the highlight of our trip. Absolutely plan to go again. I would only suggest they invest in change rooms for before and after. The whole bus stripping down in front of each other or in the bush felt a little weird.”

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8.Rafting on Athabasca River Mile 5 in Jasper

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

Meet Rocky Mountain River Guides in Jasper, gear up, and float through mountain scenery before tackling class II rapids on the Athabasca River. Guides such as Molly, Emily, Ollie, and Seb have earned praise for clear safety advice and good humor. The 2-hour trip suits first-timers and families, with wetsuits and transport included.

“We had a great time. Marty, Sam and Tyler were a hoot. They kept us entertained and Marty was our guide who was well experienced and made sure we had fun. Rapids 2 is what i would recommended for your first time at least. It’s pretty straight forward and not super challenging.”

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9.Whitewater Rafting on Jasper’s Fraser River

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

You’ll ride the Fraser River from the shadow of Mt. Robson, carry your raft around Rearguard Falls, then tackle splashy Class 2 and 3 rapids with a certified guide. The five-hour trip includes Jasper transport, wetsuit gear, a small group of up to 12, and possible wildlife sightings.

“Lots of fun, very organized . guide was very friendly and professional. Great way to spend the day in jasper.”

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10.Canyon Run Family Whitewater Rafting

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

You’ll ride a six-person self-bailing raft through 12 km of Athabasca Canyon, with 8 to 9 splashy Class 2+ rapids and calm stretches for mountain views. A certified guide handles the river and safety briefing. Wetsuit, booties, jacket, life jacket, paddles, and return transport from Jasper are included.

“Jessi the guide was so friendly and informative during the whole tour. We also have a great paddle team overall it was a great team experience. Definitely recommend to people who are curious to give rafting a try”

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11.Athabasca Expressway Whitewater Rafting

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

Join Maligne Adventures in Jasper for a two-hour Athabasca Expressway rafting trip. After a safety briefing, you’ll paddle through five Class II rapids with a certified guide, spot mountain wildlife, and enjoy easy stretches of river. Wetsuits, booties, jackets, life jackets, transport, and instruction are included.

“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

Ride 15 kilometers down the Athabasca River from the base of Athabasca Falls. Rocky Mountain River Guides supplies the raft, safety gear, transport, and instruction. Expect Class 2 rapids, cold spray, canyon views, and a three-hour outing suited to children age six and up.

“We had an awesome trip, our guide Andy was great and our three teenagers we were travelling with absolutely loved it!”

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13.5-Hour Fraser River Rafting in Jasper National Park

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

Leave downtown Jasper for a five-hour Fraser River rafting trip beneath Mount Robson. After safety training and changing into supplied gear, you’ll tackle splashy Class 3 rapids, walk around Rearguard Falls, and float past salmon country. English-speaking guides such as Luke, Tye, Austin, and Emily have led recent trips.

“It’s was an amazing experience. Fun and exciting. Huge thank you goes to our guide, Emily, Luke and also Mark for capturing all the fun pictures. Thank you Maligne Adventures! We will see you next time! ♥️”

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14.Class 3 Sunwapta River Rafting Adventure in Jasper

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

Spend about four hours rafting the Sunwapta River with Rocky Mountain River Guides. You’ll paddle through lively Class 3 rapids under instruction from guides such as Jonah, Nate, Jacob, or Shane, with wetsuit gear, transport, and river photos available for purchase. No rafting experience is required, but you must be at least 12 and ready to paddle.

“The entire crew are awesome. From van pickup, the drive to bus ( thanks Connor) and the raft ride was spectacular. It rained and the water was high enough to get a great ride (swamping). Beautiful scenery with a dust of snow on the mountain rim. Thanks again to Nate ( our guide)”

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15.Sunwapta Challenge Whitewater Rafting in Jasper

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

Take a four-hour guided rafting trip from downtown Jasper to the Sunwapta River. After a 45-minute bus ride, you will gear up, learn river safety, and raft 13 kilometres of Class 2 and 3 rapids in a six-person self-bailing raft. No experience is needed, and guide Austin is praised for his clear instruction and local knowledge.

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

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