No swimming ability is required. All guests wear a life jacket and wetsuit, and falling out of the raft is very unlikely when following your guide’s instructions.

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This combo includes the Athabasca Expressway Rafting Tour and the Jasper National Park Wildlife Tour. It’s a great way to experience both beginner-friendly whitewater rafting and wildlife viewing in Jasper National Park. Each tour can be booked on different days based on availability.

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Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, as animals move freely in their natural habitat.

However, we have a high success rate, with wildlife sightings on approximately 95% of tours. Each day is unique, and the types of animals seen vary based on seasonal activity and feeding patterns.

On the rare occasion that wildlife is not spotted, your guide will still provide engaging commentary about local wildlife, habitats, and the ecosystem, ensuring a rewarding and educational experience.

The Jasper National Park Wildlife Tour is a vehicle-based experience that follows a flexible route based on daily wildlife activity. Guides travel a mix of main highways and smaller local roads to maximize sightings. All wildlife viewing takes place from inside the bus, and the tour remains on paved roads in accordance with Parks Canada regulations.

Common wildlife sightings include elk, deer, bighorn sheep, bears, and bald eagles, with occasional sightings of moose, mountain goats, or coyotes. Your guide uses local knowledge and recent wildlife activity to help maximize your chances of seeing a variety of animals throughout the tour.

The full Athabasca Expressway Rafting Tour takes approximately 2 hours, including shuttle, changing, and safety briefing. You’ll spend about 1 hour on the water, rafting through 5 sets of Class 2 rapids combined with scenic float stretches on the Athabasca River.

No experience is required for the Athabasca Expressway Rafting Tour. This Class 2 whitewater rafting trip is ideal for beginners, with licensed guides providing full safety instructions and paddle guidance throughout.

No, combo tours are flexible. You can schedule your rafting and wildlife experiences on different days while still receiving the combo rate—allowing you to plan your Jasper adventure at your own pace.