Sunwapta Challenge Whitewater Rafting: Jasper National Park's Only Class III Rapids

Experience the thrill of Sunwapta Challenge, Jasper National Park’s only Class III rapids. Take a wild whitewater rollercoaster ride with stunning scenery and wildlife sightings. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Maligne Adventures -
    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…
What's Included
  • Highly experienced, certified river guide
  • Return transfers to and from the river, departing from our Downtown Location
  • Wet Suits and all on-river equipment
  • All necessary technical equipment
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Dare to take the Sunwapta adventure in the untamed whitewater escapade in Jasper. This four-hour return trip on the steep slope and numerous rapids, represents the sole Class 3 rapids situated entirely in Jasper National Park. It presents breathtaking landscapes and numerous chances to see wildlife. Make sure you don’t miss the high water periods from…

Location
638 Connaught Dr
Connaught Drive
Beside Public Washroom – Look for white Maligne Rafting Van in public parking lot on Cnr. Connaught Dr & Hazel Ave. Check-in required 15 minutes prior to departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Anz1248
Jul 27, 2025
My wife didn’t want to go!!! - My wife didn’t want to go and gave me an ear full for a week prior but she really enjoyed herself.on this trip, We had an awesome trip down the grade 3 rapids this morning with our “Kiwi” guide Danny (From Nelson NZ) and her team members ,Ty and Austin. Weather was brilliant,water freezing but you soon forgot about it as Danny made us paddle through rapids and around rocks along the way. All gear supplied was in excellent condition.
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Gocval
Jul 26, 2025
Rafting and fun - Really fun, the staff makes us feel very safe and confident, the equipment that is given is really good so not cold at all. Get ready to get wet!
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Stephaniebf2574ue
Jul 25, 2025
- Our entire trip was amazing, from the drive, to the rafting. The guides were very very knowledgeable and made our trip so much more fun.
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Sjk6179
Jul 14, 2025
Fun in the rapids - Just had an amazing afternoon rafting on the Sunwapta River with Antoine, Austin, Emily and Adam. Lead by enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides through amazing scenery. Just the right level of exhilaration and exertion for a family of four with a 15 and a 12 year old. Can highly recommend this trip - just do it!
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Chris_a
Jul 13, 2025
Vacation - Guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable. River was challenging and very entertaining. Highly recommend.
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Emilylouise2010
Jul 12, 2025
Amazing, a must do in Jasper! - We had an unforgettable time rafting along the Sunwapta river and rapids!! Antoine was our guide and he was fantastic, made it really fun, kept it really simple and made sure the entire group got to know and were comfortable with one another. This made our experience and we’d highly recommend!
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Julieinitaly2019
Jul 11, 2025
Jasper Rafting for a great time - The rafting was super fun. Mason was our guide and she did a fantastic job keeping us off the rocks. When we left it was cold but the fantastic equipment they provided kept us warm. NOTE: Wear a bathing suit like they say because you have to strip down to put on their wetsuits. ( they are not telling you that because you are going swimming. ) Antonio was great at giving directions and very comical. Logan did a great job driving THANK YOU MASON - GIRL POWER THE OLD GALS TRULY ENJOYED
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Sydney1888
Jul 6, 2025
Live laugh Mason - Great trip! Mason is the best guide. She should run for president, with a Nobel peace prize, win an Oscar and a Grammy. I’m going to tell my grandkids about her. Life changing guide and trip. #shedabest #masonformayor
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Jayaa717
Jul 6, 2025
Paddle Five - Mason was such an amazing raft guide, she definitely gets you hyped. She was that good, I’m now naming my child after her.
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P426charlayay
Jul 6, 2025
Sunwapta river rafting class 3 wet n’ wild - Definitely 10/10 would recommend to a friend and come again! Mason was so much fun super clear instructions and made my stomach hurt from laughing more than my arms hurt from paddling! Sit in the front left corner if you want the most waves and splashes! Mason was so sweet and friendly and made our day stellar!
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From $98
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).