The 15 Whitewater Rafting in Jasper That Earn Their Price

1.Jasper National Park: 2-Hour Whitewater Rafting

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

Join Jasper’s Whitewater Rafting Company for a two-hour Athabasca River trip from Jasper. After a safety briefing and wetsuit fitting, you’ll float beneath 360-degree mountain views, then tackle manageable Grade 2 rapids in an eight-person raft. Guides such as Jordan, Emily, Alice, and Conor bring local stories, clear instruction, and plenty of humor.

“The activity was great! The guides were kind, patient and had a good sense of humor! Molly, our guide, explained everything quite well, so the rafting went easily and we had a lot of fun! We surely recommend this activity!”

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2.Jasper National Park Easy 2-Hour Rafting Trip

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

Join Jasper Raft Tours for a relaxed float down the Athabasca River in a 25-foot oar-powered raft. Your guide rows while sharing stories about Jasper, fur traders, wildlife, and the Canadian Rockies. Expect calm water, a few splashy Class 2 rapids, a short shuttle ride, and the chance to get wet without handling a paddle.

“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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3.Sunwapta River Self-Drive Rafting Trip

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

Drive 40 minutes south of Jasper, gear up, and paddle through Class 3 white water on the Sunwapta River with a certified guide. Rafts hold six, so you help power the boat. Expect about 2 hours 15 minutes overall, a river run near 1 hour 15 minutes, cold water, wet clothes, and a takeout just above Sunwapta Falls.

“Had joe as our guide he was fantastic, best one yet. Proper good chap will definitely be going again”

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

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

Set out from downtown Jasper for a 3.5-hour Athabasca River rafting trip through the canyon below Athabasca Falls. You’ll wear a provided wetsuit, paddle a six-person raft through Class II rapids, and float calmer water with guides such as Collin, Eric, Chris, and Thomas. It is built for families and first-time rafters.

“What an amazing adventure! Our guide, Chris, was exceptional and the entire raft had a blast! We will absolutely use this company again for our next river trip in Jasper 🙂”

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5.Jasper National Park Family Friendly Rafting Adventure

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

Join Maligne Adventures for a two-hour family rafting trip down Jasper’s Athabasca River. After a 15-minute bus ride, your guide covers safety and paddle commands before you tackle five splashy Class 2 rapids. Guides such as Tatiana, Tanner, Kayne, Vince, Francois, and Ella are known for keeping first-timers relaxed and involved. Ages 5 and up are welcome.

“Excellent intro for the kids to rafting. Guides were fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyable and would highly recommend”

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6.Sunwapta Challenge Whitewater Rafting: Class III Rapids

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

Raft 13 kilometers of the Sunwapta River in Jasper National Park with an experienced guide such as Austin, Ty, Craig, or Mason. You’ll paddle through steady Class II rapids and several Class III sections, with wetsuits, helmets, transport, and instruction included. Expect about 1.5 hours on cold water, plus scenic road time.

“Our family had an amazing experience with the Maligne rafting group. The guides were tons of fun, very conscientious, and eager to serve. The Sunwapta River did her part in providing an exhilarating ride. Thanks Maligne team for having us along!”

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7.Rafting on Athabasca River Mile 5 in Jasper

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

Meet in Jasper, ride 8 km south, suit up, and paddle a guided eight-person raft through class II rapids on the Athabasca River. You’ll float beneath mountain views, see the Miette River join the Athabasca, and return to town in about two hours. Guides such as Molly, Emily, Ollie, and Seb are praised for calm instruction and good local stories.

“This 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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8.Whitewater Rafting on Jasper’s Fraser River

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

Ride the Fraser River from the shadow of Mt. Robson on a five-hour Jasper outing with two hours on the water. You will portage around Rearguard Falls, handle Class 2 and 3 rapids, and may spot wildlife or spawning salmon. Guides such as Caleb and Jerome bring a friendly, safety-minded approach. Wetsuits and transport are included.

“Excellent day out. The guides were dope. Fun for all ages. Good history of the local area on your way to the water. The rapids were so much fun.”

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9.Canyon Run Family Whitewater Rafting

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

Ride a self-bailing raft through 12 km of the Athabasca River, starting below Athabasca Falls. You will tackle 8 to 9 splashy Class 2+ rapids, then enjoy calmer water and mountain views. Certified guides such as Eric and Colin lead the trip, with wetsuits, booties, jackets, life jackets, transport, and safety instruction included.

“My wife was concerned about the safety of this trip. The crew made sure we had fun, we ran some rapids and my wife became more comfortable being on the raft. She wants to do another one, one that is a little rougher. Thanks for taking the time to ensure we had fun, felt safe and enjoyed the experience. Great trip for newbies and families.”

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10.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. You’ll learn basic technique, paddle through five Class II rapids, watch for mountain wildlife, and return to town by shuttle. Guides such as Chris, Ben, and Francois focus on safety and local stories. The trip suits beginners and children age five and up.

“Chill river rafting experience especially if it’s your first time. Really friendly tour guides and very knowledgeable about the surroundings!”

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11.Rafting Athabasca Falls Run in Jasper

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

Ride an eight-person raft 15 kilometers from the base of Athabasca Falls through a canyon you cannot see by road or trail. After a 30-minute bus ride, you receive river gear, a safety briefing, and guidance from First Aid and CPR-trained staff. The Class 2 rapids suit first-timers, families, and older children.

“Was totally awesome...an hour and a half of adventure, new friends and unbeatable natural beauty. The only sort of negative thing was the wet suit and life jacket were a bit stinky. They could probably spend a bit more energy on sanitizing the gear between each usage.”

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12.5-Hour Fraser River Rafting in Jasper National Park

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

You’ll ride nine miles of the Fraser River from Mount Robson through splashy rapids and Class 3 white water, with a portage at Rearguard Falls and a calm float afterward. Certified guides such as Luke, Austin, Tye, and Emily lead the trip, while salmon, bald eagles, and bears may appear along the way.

“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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13.Class 3 Sunwapta River Rafting Adventure in Jasper

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

Take on the Sunwapta River near Jasper in a small raft with a trained guide, full river gear, and no previous rafting experience required. Expect steady Class 3 rapids, strong mountain views, and plenty of spray. Guides such as Jonah, Nate, Jacob, and Shane have led recent trips. Tours run rain or shine for ages 12 and up.

“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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14.Sunwapta Challenge Whitewater Rafting in Jasper

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

Ride 13 kilometres of the turbulent Sunwapta River in a six-person self-bailing raft, guided by certified professionals such as Austin. You get transport from downtown Jasper, a wetsuit, helmet, paddle, safety briefing, and 1.5 hours on Class 2 and 3 rapids. No rafting experience is needed, but you must be at least 12 and ready to get wet.

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

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15.Athabasca River Mile 5 Whitewater Rafting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $75

Join Rocky Mountain River Guides for a two-hour Athabasca River rafting trip from Jasper. After a calm 10-minute float, you will paddle through several Class II rapids with an eight-person raft and guide. Guides such as Jordan, Eddie, Andre, Dave, and Ali have led recent trips. Expect mountain views, splashy water, and a little wet-weather fun.

“We had a wonderful time! Our guide was terrific. He was really knowledgeable and a lot of fun.”

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