- Jun 1 – Oct 13
- All ages
- 6 Hours
Explore the spectacular scenery of Maligne Valley and enjoy a boat cruise to the iconic Spirit Island on Maligne Lake.
Quick Details
Rafting: 2 hours Wildlife Search: 3 hours
Combine Athabasca Expressway Rafting with a Wildlife Tour and Save 15%
Enjoy the best in family fun and save 15%! This Jasper National Park combo deal includes a whitewater rafting adventure on the Class 2 Athabasca Expressway and a Wildlife Tour. Choose to do both activities in the same day or spread over different days.
Athabasca Expressway Whitewater Rafting: From novice to age ninety, no experience is necessary on the Athabasca River which is rich with historical references and scenic beauty. The calm, flowing stretches are peppered with small but splashy rapids. This is the ideal river for timid first timers and families with young children. Choose a 10am, 12:30pm or 3pm departure — 2 hour duration.
Wildlife Tour: Jasper National Park is well known for its abundant wildlife and the early morning or evening is prime time for viewing. On this vehicle-based tour you will travel to seasonal locations, selected daily by your local guide. This allows you the best chance to spot various animals such as elk, bear, moose, sheep and deer. You’ll also learn the challenges of managing and protecting wildlife in the national park. Your guide will be eager to answer your questions, as they passionately share the magic of Jasper’s wild side, bringing the stories of the animals to life. Choose a 8:30am or 5:30pm departure — 3 hour duration.
After purchasing this combo deal, you will need to select a preferred time and date for your Wildlife Tour. Use the promo code contained in your confirmation email to secure your preferred Wildlife Tour departure.
FAQ
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Our trips go rain or shine; you’re going to get wet anyway! Remember that you will be provided with a wet suit and paddle jacket. If it’s cold or you get cold easily, remember to bring extra wool or polypropylene clothing to wear under your suit.
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We provide transportation to and from the river as well as life jackets, wet suits, paddle jackets, booties, paddles and helmets (where necessary). We change into our rafting gear at the rivers’ edge so our guests must wear a bathing suit or shorts under their street clothes. These items are worn under our wetsuits and will get wet. Bring a towel and dry clothes for after the trip. When the weather is rainy or cold we also recommend guests bring additional clothing (wool or polypropylene is best) to wear under their wet suits.
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For paddle rafting, our rafts can accommodate 6 to 10 passengers. Our paddle assist rafts accommodate 6 to 8 passengers.
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More than 90% of our clients are first time rafters. As long as you weigh at least 90 lbs. (41 kgs.) and are physically active (you have to paddle and help carry the rafts to and from the river), you can take part in our Intermediate trips.
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Rivers and trips are graded on an international scale that ranges from the easiest Class 1 to the near impossible Class 6. As the numbers get higher the difficulty and excitement increase.
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In both methods each clients uses a paddle to help maneuver the raft down the river. In “paddle” rafting on our Novice, Class 2 trips the guide sits in the rear and uses a paddle to steer the raft through the rapids. In “paddle assist” rafting the guide uses a unique rear mounted rowing frame, complete with oars to steer the raft. We use this technique for our Intermediate rivers, graded Class 3 or higher, to allow our guides greater control of the rafts.