Jasper Self-Drive Sunwapta River: Class 3 Whitewater Rafting

Itinerary

What’s included

• Professional, certified river guide
• Short bus ride from the river take-out, where your vehicle is parked, to the river put-in
• Wetsuit, paddle jacket, life jacket, helmet and neoprene booties
• Approximately 1.5 hours of rafting

Not Included

• Transfers to/from Jasper
• Food and drinks
• Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
• Gratuities (optional)

Additional Information

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• This is a SELF-DRIVE tour and does not include transportation from Jasper. Meet at the Sunwapta River take-out on the Icefields Parkway, approximately 350 m south of Sunwapta Falls Rocky Mountain Lodge. Arrive parked and ready 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time and wait for the Maligne Rafting bus.
• Allow extra driving time to reach the meeting point. Cell service is limited along the Icefields Parkway, so we recommend downloading directions before leaving Jasper. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated.
• Participants must be at least 12 years old and weigh a minimum of 90 lb (41 kg).
• Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian.
• No previous rafting experience is required.
• Wear your swimsuit under your regular clothes to make changing at the river easier. Bring a towel and warm clothing for afterwards, plus water and a snack.
• Wetsuits, paddle jackets, life jackets, helmets and neoprene booties are provided. On colder days, bring an additional fleece, wool or other non-cotton layer to wear under your paddle jacket.
• Trips operate rain or shine.
• All departure and meeting times are in Alberta Mountain Time (MT).
• Minimum participant numbers are required for this trip to operate. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be offered an alternative departure or a full refund.
• Raft assignments are made at the guides' discretion based on group size and safety considerations. We will make every effort to keep parties together.
• This trip is not recommended for pregnant guests or anyone with back injuries or other conditions that could be aggravated by whitewater rafting.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience may be cancelled due to bad weather. This experience may be cancelled if there are not enough travelers.

Important Information

• This is a SELF-DRIVE tour and does not include transportation from Jasper. Meet at the Sunwapta River take-out, approximately 350 m south of Sunwapta Falls Rocky Mountain Lodge. Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6Nx5yMvenzw5mneV6.

• Arrive parked and ready 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time and wait for the Maligne Rafting branded bus. Other rafting operators may also be present, so please look for the Maligne Rafting bus when it arrives.

• Trips depart on schedule and cannot wait for late arrivals. Allow extra travel time and review or save directions before setting out. Cell service is extremely limited along the Icefields Parkway and non-existent at the meeting location.

• Your vehicle remains at the take-out. Our bus will transfer you upstream to the put-in, and you will raft back to where your vehicle is parked.

• Wear a swimsuit under your clothing and bring a towel and warm clothes for afterwards. We also recommend a drink and snack for after the trip.

• Trips run in all weather. We provide wetsuits, splash jackets, neoprene booties, helmets and life jackets, plus additional neoprene layers when needed.

• On cooler days, bring a fleece or wool layer to wear under your splash jacket. Do not wear cotton on the river.

• Participants must be at least 12 years old and weigh a minimum of 90 lbs (41 kg). Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

• All departure times are in Alberta Mountain Time.

• Minimum numbers apply. If a trip is cancelled due to insufficient numbers, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.

• Boat configuration is determined by raft guides based on group size. While every effort is made to keep groups together, this cannot be guaranteed.

• Pets are not permitted on rafting trips. If you are travelling with a service animal, please contact us in advance.

Age Policy

Adult: 12–99 years