Sunwapta Challenge Whitewater Rafting: Class III Rapids
Overview
Take the Sunwapta challenge on Jasper’s wild whitewater rollercoaster ride. With a steep gradient and numerous rapids, this 4-hour round trip is the only Class 3 rapids located fully within Jasper National Park. It offers spectacular scenery and good wildlife opportunities. Don’t miss the high water mid-June to late July!
Inclusions
- Highly experienced, certified river guide
- All necessary technical equipment
- Return transfers to and from the river, departing from our Downtown Location
- Wet Suits and all on-river equipment
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Maligne Adventures, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 Canada
‘Sunwapta’ is the Stoney Indian term for ‘turbulent river’ and this river lives up to its name. Traveling in 6 passenger self-bailing rafts, your expert guide will maneuver your group skillfully down the 13 kilometer stretch of river punching through a consistent flow of Class II rapids in-between several sections of Class III whitewater.
Set in a pristine wilderness area of Jasper National Park, the Sunwapta is a low volume, technical river that follows the Endless Chain Mountain Range from its source at the toe of the Athabasca Glacier. You will be surrounded by spectacular Canadian Rockies scenery in prime wildlife habitat allowing the chance to spot elusive native wildlife from the raft or during the scenic bus rideThese trips do not require any previous experience and are suited for physically active individuals, 12 years and above and weighing at least 90 lbs (41 kgs) who are looking for an exhilarating ride.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure for check-in procedures.
Stop At: Jasper National Park, Jasper National Park, Alberta
Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies comprises a vast wilderness area of Alberta province defined by glaciers, lakes and peaks like 11, 033-ft.-high Mt. Edith Cavell. The Icefields Parkway, a road from the town of Jasper, passes subalpine forest and the immense Columbia Icefield. Outdoor activities like hiking, camping and skiing are popular. Native wildlife includes elk, moose, bighorn sheep and bears.
Duration: 4 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Maligne Adventures, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 Canada
‘Sunwapta’ is the Stoney Indian term for ‘turbulent river’ and this river lives up to its name. Traveling in 6 passenger self-bailing rafts, your expert guide will maneuver your group skillfully down the 13 kilometer stretch of river punching through a consistent flow of Class II rapids in-between several sections of Class III whitewater.
Set in a pristine wilderness area of Jasper National Park, the Sunwapta is a low volume, technical river that follows the Endless Chain Mountain Range from its source at the toe of the Athabasca Glacier. You will be surrounded by spectacular Canadian Rockies scenery in prime wildlife habitat allowing the chance to spot elusive native wildlife from the raft or during the scenic bus rideThese trips do not require any previous experience and are suited for physically active individuals, 12 years and above and weighing at least 90 lbs (41 kgs) who are looking for an exhilarating ride.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure for check-in procedures.
Stop At: Jasper National Park, Jasper National Park, Alberta
Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies comprises a vast wilderness area of Alberta province defined by glaciers, lakes and peaks like 11, 033-ft.-high Mt. Edith Cavell. The Icefields Parkway, a road from the town of Jasper, passes subalpine forest and the immense Columbia Icefield. Outdoor activities like hiking, camping and skiing are popular. Native wildlife includes elk, moose, bighorn sheep and bears.
Duration: 4 hours
Additional information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- All day parking is located in the parking lot directly across the street.
- You are required to check-in and sign waivers 15 minutes prior to departure time
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Dress with a swimsuit underneath your street clothing and bring warm clothing for afterwards. It is also recommended to bring a drink and snack for after the tour
- This trip runs in all weather conditions. Participants will be provided with all the necessary technical equipment including wetsuits, spray jackets, neoprene booties, helmets and lifejackets, however on cooler days, those prone to feeling the cold should bring either a fleece or wool jacket to wear underneath the spray jacket (no cotton should be worn)
- Participants must be at least 12 years of age and weigh a minimum of 90 lbs (41 kg)
- Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for those with back injuries
- All departure times listed are in Alberta Mountain Standard Time Zone (MST)
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Sabine5018
September 2021
If you want to have some fun and don’t mind getting wet, this is the trip for you. Awesome guide and great scenery made our experience memorable. Two thumbs up.
If you want to have some fun and don’t mind getting wet, this is the trip for you. Awesome guide and great scenery made our experience memorable. Two thumbs up.Berlynn_H
September 2020
Had a great time with friends!!! Looking forward to doing more intense rafting for next time. Thanks for a great time!
Had a great time with friends!!! Looking forward to doing more intense rafting for next time. Thanks for a great time!Maria P
August 2020
Great way to spend a few hours. Fresh air, rushing water, what more can you ask for?Thanks Caleb for giving us an exhilarating adventure. We will be back again.
Great way to spend a few hours. Fresh air, rushing water, what more can you ask for?Thanks Caleb for giving us an exhilarating adventure. We will be back again.gaspara438
August 2020
A memorable rafting trip, the river full of excitement, the guide was very informative. What made it more exciting, it was the last trip on this river of the season, so it regularly cold at this time of the year, but we got lucky, it was a beautiful day, even the +5 water didn’t seam cold.
A memorable rafting trip, the river full of excitement, the guide was very informative. What made it more exciting, it was the last trip on this river of the season, so it regularly cold at this time of the year, but we got lucky, it was a beautiful day, even the +5 water didn’t seam cold.simbapride
August 2021
We had so much fun as this was our first time whitewaterrafting! I would highly recommend this tour and make sure to try the class 3 to get a great starting point and experience some faster waves. I would also like to personally thank Tour Guide, Brodie Royce! The respect and kindness he showed w...
We had so much fun as this was our first time whitewaterrafting! I would highly recommend this tour and make sure to try the class 3 to get a great starting point and experience some faster waves. I would also like to personally thank Tour Guide, Brodie Royce! The respect and kindness he showed was unprecedented!! Thankyou so much 💓Okotok-family
August 2021
We were on two rafts guided by Brodie and Ty, they were both great!!! Our family had never been on a raft before and we had a blast! This was enough rapids to get us excited but not to hard to scare the family! Would definitely recommend this when your in Jasper, only wish we had done it earlier ...
We were on two rafts guided by Brodie and Ty, they were both great!!! Our family had never been on a raft before and we had a blast! This was enough rapids to get us excited but not to hard to scare the family! Would definitely recommend this when your in Jasper, only wish we had done it earlier in our trip as Ty was a wealth of info for other things to do in and around Jasper