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Rafting on Athabasca River Mile 5 in Jasper
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Experience Jasper's Athabasca River Mile 5 run! Enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery on this 2-hour round trip adventure. The Athabasca River Mile 5 run is a perfect introduction to white water rafting, has plenty of splashes and stunning mountain vistas. It is a must-do family adventure in Jasper! Adventurers must be at least 5 years old and accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
All equipment and transportation
Driver/guide
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting Points
Departure
RV Parking Lot
Next to the Jasper Home Building Center (706 Sleepy Hollow Road), and across the railway tracks from the set of traffic lights at the intersection of Connaught Drive and Hazel Avenue. Look for our yellow or blue school buses with yellow rafts on the trailer.
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
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Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Minimum age of 5 years old
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Late and No Show Policy: Please double check the date and time on your confirmation. Our primary pick up location is the RV Parking Lot and scheduled departure times are based on this location. We ask that all participants arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. 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.
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Wear your bathing suit or t-shirt and shorts under regular clothes. All river gear is provided.
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Arrive 15 minutes prior to trip time.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience Jasper's Athabasca River Mile 5 run! Enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery on this 2-hour round trip adventure. The Athabasca River Mile 5 run is a perfect introduction to white water rafting, has plenty of splashes and stunning mountain vistas. It is a must-do family adventure in Jasper! Adventurers must be at least 5 years old and accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
All equipment and transportation
Driver/guide
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting Points
Departure
RV Parking Lot
Next to the Jasper Home Building Center (706 Sleepy Hollow Road), and across the railway tracks from the set of traffic lights at the intersection of Connaught Drive and Hazel Avenue. Look for our yellow or blue school buses with yellow rafts on the trailer.
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Return
Itinerary
After meeting your guide in the town of Jasper, you'll head 8 km south of town to the put-in point. After suiting up in clean gear and receiving a safety talk, you start heading down the river. The section begins with about a 10-minute float. This allows the paddler time to feel comfortable in the raft, experience the river environment and take in the 360-degree mountain view. After this short float, the grade 2 rapids begin. Grade 2 is big enough to get everyone who wants to get wet, but it is unlikely anyone will go for an unexpected swim. After 4 or 5 sections of rapids, the Miette River joins the Athabasca, highlighting the color difference between a rain and snow fed river and a glaci...
