Jasper Self-Drive Fraser River: Class 3+ Whitewater Rafting
Overview
Make rafting part of your road trip with our self-drive Fraser River adventure. Ideal for guests exploring Mount Robson or travelling west from Jasper, drive independently to meet our team near Mount Robson, then return to your vehicle after rafting to continue your journey on your own schedule. Take on the biggest whitewater in the Jasper area with exciting Class 3+ rapids, a portage around impressive Rearguard Falls and some of the trip’s biggest whitewater in the lower canyon. No previous rafting experience is required, making it an exciting choice for first-time and experienced rafters alike.
What's Included
- Bus ride back to Mount Terry Fox Rest Area from the river take-out
- Wetsuit, paddle jacket, life jacket, helmet and neoprene booties
- Approximately 2 hours of rafting (3-hour total experience)
- Short bus ride from Mount Terry Fox Rest Area to the nearby river launch
- Professional, certified river guide
- Transfers to/from Jasper
- Gratuities (optional)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
Mount Terry Fox viewpoint RestArea
British Columbia 16, Fraser-Fort George, BC V0E 2Z0, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Mount Robson Provincial Park and Protected Area
35 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fraser River
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rearguard Falls
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fraser River
1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- IMPORTANT: This trip operates in British Columbia. All meeting and departure times are in Pacific Time (PT), 1 hour behind Alberta.
- This is the SELF-DRIVE option. Transportation to/from Jasper is not included. Guests must drive themselves to the Mount Terry Fox Rest Area in British Columbia and arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled meeting time.
- Please allow extra driving time and review directions before leaving. Cell service is limited along portions of Highway 16, and 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 a swimsuit under your regular clothes to make changing into rafting gear easier. Bring a towel and warm, dry clothing for afterward, plus water and a snack.
- All necessary rafting equipment is provided, including wetsuits, neoprene shirts, paddle jackets, life jackets, helmets and neoprene booties. On colder days, bring a fleece, wool or other non-cotton layer to wear under your paddle jacket.
- Personal belongings may be left in your vehicle or stored on the bus during rafting.
- Trips depart rain or shine.
- Not recommended for travelers with back injuries or conditions that may be aggravated by whitewater rafting.
- Minimum participant numbers apply. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be offered an alternative departure or a full refund.
- Raft assignments are determined by guides on the day based on group size and operating conditions. We make every effort to keep parties together in the same raft, though occasionally this may not be possible.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Jasper Self-Drive Fraser River: Class 3+ Whitewater Rafting?
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Activity code: C-5400P10
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Bus ride back to Mount Terry Fox Rest Area from the river take-out.
- Wetsuit, paddle jacket, life jacket, helmet and neoprene booties.
- Approximately 2 hours of rafting (3-hour total experience).
- Short bus ride from Mount Terry Fox Rest Area to the nearby river launch.
- Professional, certified river guide.
- Transfers to/from Jasper.
- Gratuities (optional).
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
- Food and drinks.
The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Jasper Self-Drive Fraser River: Class 3+ Whitewater Rafting is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Jasper Self-Drive Fraser River: Class 3+ Whitewater Rafting will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bus ride back to Mount Terry Fox Rest Area from the river take-out
- Wetsuit, paddle jacket, life jacket, helmet and neoprene booties
- Approximately 2 hours of rafting (3-hour total experience)
- Short bus ride from Mount Terry Fox Rest Area to the nearby river launch
- Professional, certified river guide
- Transfers to/from Jasper
- Gratuities (optional)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- IMPORTANT: This trip operates in British Columbia. All meeting and departure times are in Pacific Time (PT), 1 hour behind Alberta.
- This is the SELF-DRIVE option. Transportation to/from Jasper is not included. Guests must drive themselves to the Mount Terry Fox Rest Area in British Columbia and arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled meeting time.
- Please allow extra driving time and review directions before leaving. Cell service is limited along portions of Highway 16, and 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 a swimsuit under your regular clothes to make changing into rafting gear easier. Bring a towel and warm, dry clothing for afterward, plus water and a snack.
- All necessary rafting equipment is provided, including wetsuits, neoprene shirts, paddle jackets, life jackets, helmets and neoprene booties. On colder days, bring a fleece, wool or other non-cotton layer to wear under your paddle jacket.
- Personal belongings may be left in your vehicle or stored on the bus during rafting.
- Trips depart rain or shine.
- Not recommended for travelers with back injuries or conditions that may be aggravated by whitewater rafting.
- Minimum participant numbers apply. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be offered an alternative departure or a full refund.
- Raft assignments are determined by guides on the day based on group size and operating conditions. We make every effort to keep parties together in the same raft, though occasionally this may not be possible.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
