Sunwapta River Self-Drive Rafting Trip
The Sunwapta River is the only Class III white water offered in Jasper National Park. The river is glacial fed and is great for first time rafters if you are looking to paddle hard, get soaked, and have a lot of fun! The river trip itself begins with a float where crews can practice their paddling technique before the show begins. Once the rapids start ,they just build and build until The Whopper soaks everyone just before the take out. All trips are in 6 person-guided rafts and all the necessary equipment is provided.
Options
Sunwapta River Self-Drive Rafting Trip
Option 1: The Sunwapta River is the most thrilling and challenging whitewater Jasper has to offer. The river narrows into a tight canyon with large waves and continuous swift moving white water.
What's included in Sunwapta River Self-Drive Rafting Trip
(Subject to Option Inclusions)You will join a certified interpretive and river guide and paddle through Jasper National Park's largest white water.You will takeout a few hundred meters above the famous Sunwapta Falls.
Inclusions
- All equipment for rafting
- Professional guide
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age of 12 years old
- A waiver will need to be signed prior to your rafting trip
- Late and No Show Policy - Please double check the date, time and pick up location. on your confirmation. The pick up location for this trip is 40 minutes south of the Jasper townsite. Out of respect for other guests, we ask that all participants arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. 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.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, we go rain or shine
- Wear your bathing suit under your clothes
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your trip time. It is a ~45 minute drive from Jasper to the Self-Drive pickup location, so please plan accordingly to ensure you arrive on time. The Self-Drive pickup location is the Highway 93 rest stop located 300m south of the Sunwapta Falls Rocky Mountain Lodge.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Please provide us with a cell number when booking • Stop by our office for a detailed map to our put-in location
