Thanks to Aaron, Andre and especially Ainsley our raft guide who was a bundle of enthusiasm and kept us entertained the whole time, please give her a big bonus so she can go up to Vancouver island to see the orcas! 😁
Athabasca River Mile 5





At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $76 / person
- Location
- Jasper
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 467 reviews
- Languages
- EN, FR
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Jasper Rafting Adventures
- Meeting point
- Next to the Jasper Home Building Center (706 Sleepy Hollow Road), and across the railway tracks from the set of traffic lights at Connaught Drive and Hazel Avenue. Look for our blue or yellow school buses with yellow rafts on the trailer.Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your departure time.
Description
This two hour round trip (~one hour on the water ) is our most popular trip, and has the longest season, early May to late September. Your adventure begins with a 10 minute float followed by Class II rapids. Class II is an excellent introduction to white water as it offers a mix of splashy thrills, and calm floats. Suitable for ages 5 and up. For groups larger than 8 people, please contact us before booking.
Tour Options
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, we go rain or shine
- Late and No Show Policy - Please double check the date, time and pick up location on your confirmation. Our primary pick up location is the RV Parking Lot and scheduled departure times are based on this location. Out of respect for other guests, we ask that all participants arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. If you have chosen a pick up location other than the RV Parking Lot, please note the pick up time for your location. 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 under your clothes
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Athabasca River Mile 5 take?
Athabasca River Mile 5 lasts about 2 hours.
How much does Athabasca River Mile 5 cost?
Prices start at $76 per person for this Jasper experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Athabasca River Mile 5 for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Next to the Jasper Home Building Center (706 Sleepy Hollow Road), and across the railway tracks from the set of traffic lights at Connaught Drive and Hazel Avenue. Look for our blue or yellow school buses with yellow rafts on the trailer. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your departure time. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Athabasca River Mile 5 offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(467)
This was an AMAZING experience. I had never been rafting before and I was very excited and scared BUT the guides were excellent, instructional and at no time were we unsafe! Highly recommend this company Jasper Rafting Adventures!! And they pucked us up and dropped us off at the Fairmont where we were staying!!
The experience was well worth the money, the guides were all so friendly and knowledgeable. Molly led our raft down the river and she was just the best! My 2 teen Daughters came with me and they had such a blast too! Tate the driver did a great job getting us to our start and finish locations safely. All the staff were great and made the experience that much better, even when we got caught in a storm we were all smiling still.
We had an amazing adventure with our 3 kids. Our captains Joe Fred and Ainsley were the best!! Really suggested
Friendly and enthusiastic supervisors Good weather, safe and accessible Good photographer and bus. If only it took longer
Fabulous afternoon whitewaters rafting. Sam or driver and photographer was most helpful and thank you Mik for making it such a fun experience.
Fantastic experience, just the right length and rapids for our novice and nervous family of 5 (aged 9-14). The children have said it’s the best thing they’ve done in Canada. Great photos offered for only a small extra charge, well worth it. Massive thanks to Katie and Aaron who led us with warmth, humour and great knowledge.
The rafting was very well organized and was a lot of fun, including a voluntary jump into the water. Molly was our guide and she was very entertaining and funny.
Thoroughly enjoyed the experience albeit a bit apprehensive beforehand 🙈 The team were amazing- just returned from dinner at The Raven Bistro followed by delicious ice cream from Scoops & Loops ❤️
A really good introduction to rafting for kids! Wet and exciting but not too scary. Good equipment to keep us warm and dry. Our guides were safety conscious, playful and informative. Coleman even took the time to learn our names.
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