Athabasca Falls family-friendly canyon run rafting
Activities

Athabasca Falls family-friendly canyon run rafting

from
£57.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll navigate Class II+ rapids on one of Jasper National Park's most scenic river sections
  • There's no previous experience needed, making this ideal for first-time rafters and families
  • The experience starts at the base of Athabasca Falls and there is a chance to spot wildlife
  • You can take in the canyon scenery and mountain vistas throughout this 12 km journey
What to expect

This family-friendly rafting trip explores one of Jasper National Park’s most beautiful river sections and is an ideal introduction to whitewater. With its splashy Class II+ rapids and breathtaking canyon scenery, it’s perfect for first-timers, young adventurers, and anyone seeking a fun outdoor experience — no previous experience needed.

Your journey begins with a 30-minute bus ride to the put-in at the base of Athabasca Falls. Here, your certified guide will outfit you with all necessary gear, including wetsuits, paddles, and life jackets. You’ll also receive a thorough safety briefing before heading to the river.

Once in the raft, you’ll paddle through a 12 km stretch of the Athabasca River. The canyon section features a mix of calm water and lively rapids — just enough action to keep it exciting while still being accessible to families with young children. Towering rock walls and scenic mountain vistas add to the adventure as you make your way downstream.

As the canyon opens up, the river widens into a peaceful float, offering expansive views of the Athabasca Valley before reaching the final take-out point.

Read more
What's included
  • check All necessary equipment
  • check Lifejacket
  • check Safety briefing
  • check Certified instructor
Where

638 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada

Meeting point:
Check-in is required 15 minutes before your trip's departure time. Please meet your guide at the White Maligne Rafting Van located in the public car park on the corner of Connaught Drive and Hazel Avenue – beside the washroom building, opposite the Shell Gas Station. Paid all day public parking is available in the car park at the meeting point, including limited RV parking.
What to remember

Not allowed:

  • Anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be permitted to participate in the activity

Know in advance:

  • Rafting difficulty: Class 2+
  • The minimum age is 5 years old. Children (under the age of 18) must be accompanied by an adult
  • The rafts can accommodate 6 to 8 passengers. Raft configuration is determined by raft guides daily based on overall group size. While best efforts are made to keep groups together in the same raft, due to logistics, this cannot be guaranteed
  • The equipment provided during the activity includes wetsuits, life jackets, and neoprene booties
  • On arrival, you will be required to sign a liability waiver
  • This tour operates in all weather conditions, rain or shine
  • The local partner reserves the right to cancel with full refund or alter any trip and/or substitute a different river or river section
  • If the minimum of passengers is not reached, the tour will be cancelled, and you will be offered a refund or reschedule
  • This trip is typically 3.5 hours round-trip (including 1.5 hours on water time), although please note that trip durations are approximate and are subject to variations due to traffic conditions

Remember to bring:

  • A towel and warm clothing for afterward
  • Some water and a snack to enjoy after the trip
Read more
Provider
Maligne Rafting Adventures Ltd.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

At the moment there are no reviews for this experience.

You might also like

Excursión de rafting de clase 3+ en el río Fraser desde Jasper
Actividades

Excursión de rafting de clase 3+ en el río Fraser desde Jasper

Embárcate en un emocionante viaje en balsa por el río Fraser. Experimenta emocionantes rápidos y una naturaleza impresionante.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Visita autoguiada por el oeste de Canadá con audioguía GPS
Cultura e historia

Visita autoguiada por el oeste de Canadá con audioguía GPS

Explora el oeste de Canadá con un recorrido autoguiado en coche. Descubre 314 lugares a tu propio ritmo y personaliza tu viaje.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, de 

Billetes de avión para el SkyTram de Jasper
Atracciones y visitas guiadas

Billetes de avión para el SkyTram de Jasper

Súbete a un tranvía aéreo en el Parque Nacional Jasper y prepárate para ascender por encima del bosque subalpino mientras aparecen picos distantes sobre la línea de árboles.

Flexible
Available in:

en 

Confirmación Al Momento
Recorrido en coche por el Parque Nacional Jasper: audioguía GPS autoguiada
Actividades

Recorrido en coche por el Parque Nacional Jasper: audioguía GPS autoguiada

Recorrido en coche por el Parque Nacional Jasper: audioguía GPS autoguiada

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Paquete de recorridos autoguiados por Canadá (9 recorridos)
Actividades

Paquete de recorridos autoguiados por Canadá (9 recorridos)

Paquete de recorridos autoguiados por Canadá (9 recorridos)

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Recorrido autoguiado en coche por el Parque Nacional Jasper
Actividades

Recorrido autoguiado en coche por el Parque Nacional Jasper

Recorrido autoguiado en coche por el Parque Nacional Jasper

Duration from 4 hours to 6 hours
Available in:

en 

Confirmación Al Momento
Icefields Parkway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Actividades

Icefields Parkway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Icefields Parkway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Rafting en rápidos de clase 3 del río Sunwapta
Actividades

Rafting en rápidos de clase 3 del río Sunwapta

Reserva esta excursión de rafting de 4 horas por el río Sunwapta. Practica rafting en los únicos rápidos de clase 3 ubicados íntegramente dentro del Parque Nacional Jasper.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Rafting en el cañón de las cataratas Athabasca, ideal para familias
Actividades

Rafting en el cañón de las cataratas Athabasca, ideal para familias

¡Reserva este recorrido de 3,5 horas por el cañón de las cataratas Athabasca! Dificultad del rafting: Clase 2, ideal para principiantes y familias con niños pequeños.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Excursión de rafting para toda la familia por la autopista Athabasca
Actividades

Excursión de rafting para toda la familia por la autopista Athabasca

Reserva este tour de rafting de 2 horas por la autopista Athabasca. Nivel de dificultad: 2, ideal para principiantes y familias con niños pequeños.

free cancellation
Available in:

en