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Immerse yourself in the action, close to the water and in control of your own craft. Paddle into waves, get soaked and take on five sets of Class 2 rapids in your own inflatable kayak as your guide leads downstream in a separate kayak. Experience every wave, splash and rapid up close.
Inflatable kayaks are stable and responsive, making them approachable for first-time paddlers while delivering a hands-on whitewater experience. Learn to control your kayak and put your new skills into action on the Athabasca, with calmer stretches between the rapids before the action picks up again.
No previous kayaking or whitewater experience is required. With full instruction, it’s an exciting choice for adventurous travellers looking to try something fresh in Jasper.
• Control your own single or double inflatable kayak
• Get soaked taking on five sets of Class 2 rapids
• Follow your guide downstream in a separate kayak
• Stable kayaks and full instruction for first-time paddlers
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Check in 15 minutes before your scheduled departure at the white Maligne Rafting van in the public parking lot at the corner of Connaught Drive and Hazel Avenue (638 Connaught Drive, Jasper). Look for the van parked near the public washrooms, opposite the Shell gas station.
What to expect
Start by learning how to control and manoeuvre your kayak, then head downstream for approximately one hour on the Athabasca River. Your guide leads the way in a separate kayak while you paddle and steer your single or double kayak, following their direction as you navigate five sets of Class 2 rapids.
Be prepared for plenty of action—and to get soaked! Sitting close to the water in your own inflatable kayak puts you right in the middle of the splashes as you paddle into waves and manoeuvre through the whitewater. Between the action, enjoy calmer stretches of river and surrounding mountain scenery before the next burst of whitewater.
No previous kayaking or whitewater experience is required, but participants must be able to swim and be comfortable in the water. Guests under 18 paddle in a double kayak with their accompanying parent or guardian.
Additional info
- 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
- Participants must be at least 12 years old, weigh a minimum of 90 lb (41 kg), and be able to swim and feel comfortable in the water.
- Guests under 18 must paddle in a double kayak with their accompanying parent or guardian.
Additional info
- 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
- Participants must be at least 12 years old, weigh a minimum of 90 lb (41 kg), and be able to swim and feel comfortable in the water.
- Guests under 18 must paddle in a double kayak with their accompanying parent or guardian.
- No previous kayaking or whitewater experience is required. Full safety and paddling instruction is provided.
- Wear a swimsuit under your clothes. Bring a towel, warm clothing for afterwards, water and a snack.
- We provide inflatable kayaks, paddles, wetsuits, paddle jackets, life jackets, helmets and neoprene booties. On colder days, bring fleece, wool or other non-cotton layers to wear under your river gear.
- Trips operate rain or shine.
- Check in 15 minutes before your scheduled departure at the white Maligne Rafting van in the public parking lot at the corner of Connaught Drive and Hazel Avenue (638 Connaught Drive, Jasper).
- All departure and check-in times are in Alberta Mountain Time (MT).
- The complete experience takes approximately 2 hours, including round-trip transportation from Jasper, changing, safety and paddling instruction, and approximately 1 hour on the water. Return times are approximate and may vary with river, traffic and operating conditions.
- 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.
- Single and double kayak assignments are determined based on participant requirements and operating conditions.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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