6 Squamish Rafting Tours Worth Your West Coast Days

1.Wet and Wild Elaho Exhilarator Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 625 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $183Our pick

Paddle the Elaho and Squamish Rivers through Class III-IV white water, including the Devil’s Elbow, with a professional guide and no prior rafting experience required. Expect about 10 miles of river, mountain and waterfall views, and a chance to swim through small rapids when water levels allow. Wetsuits, snacks, and drinks are included; photos cost extra.

“Super convenient and exciting tour that i did with my teenage sons. A van picked us up at our downtown hotel and took us to Squamish. We did the tour in June, so it was a bit cool, but the water was high and the waterfalls were spectacular. It's hard to believe such a wild and pristine place is so close to busy Vancouver. Dropped off again back at our hotel for a very fun day.”

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2.Elaho Whitewater Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $183

Ride the Elaho’s whitewater through the Squamish Valley on a guided trip of about five and a half hours. Meet at the Squamish base or arrange pickup from Vancouver or Whistler. Wetsuits and safety gear are provided, with a light snack along the way. Guides including Connor, Pedro, Mariano and Theo have led trips.

“The rafting company provided all of the essentials. Wet suit, booties, fleece jacket, rain coat and a helmet. The staff was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the river and the rapids. 2 members of our group had never rafted before and the staff and our guide made them feel very safe. Communication was great and safety was a big priority. The only negative was the long ride to Squamish from Vancouver (1.5 hours) Take drugs if you get car sick, the roads are very windy up to base camp. Then it was another 50 minutes to the drop off site and the school bus is very bumpy. The water…”

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3.Cheakamus Family Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $147

Spend about four hours with Squamish Rafting on the Cheakamus River, including a safety briefing, supplied wetsuit and gear, and a bus ride to the launch. No rafting experience is needed, and children must be at least five years old and 50 pounds. Guides such as Tara and Izaac have helped families enjoy the rapids and Paradise Valley views.

“Definitely recommend these guys if you have never experienced White River Rafting. These guys are professional and Squamish locals which deserves your support.”

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4.Family Friendly Cheakamus Splash Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $147

Join Canadian Outback Rafting for a 3.5-hour family trip on the Cheakamus River, with a guide, rafting gear, safety training, and round-trip transport from Whistler. The splashy rapids suit first-timers and families with children aged five or older. Guides on past trips have included Jack, Noah, Kyla, and Rylan.

“Really good white water rafting experience although we would have preferred something a little more extreme as we are a group of adults.”

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5.Wet and Wild Elaho Exhilarator Rafting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 5 hours - 510 minutes · from $168

Take on about 10 miles of Class 3 and 4 rapids on the Elaho and Squamish Rivers, including the famous Devil’s Elbow. Guides such as Leon, Jay and Lucas have been praised for clear instruction and lively storytelling. Gear, an on-river snack and refreshment are included, with optional pickup from Vancouver.

“This was our first time white water adventure.. a bucket list thing for the wife. and we had a blast. When we arrived we were greeted every turn we made. Next it was time for the run through of the days events.. They did an excellent job explaining everything.. After a 45min bus ride to the launch site, we got more instructions and we were paired up with our guide "Jay" and what can I say.. SHE WAS AWESOME.. from teaching and encouraging the team to all the stories along the way.. We couldn't have asked for a better guide =).. As a whole I would definitely recommend Canadian Outback…”

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6.Family-Friendly Cheakamus Splash

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $126Best value

Paddle the glacier-fed Cheakamus River on a 3 to 5-hour outing with gentle rapids, forest and mountain views, wildlife, and a playful water fight. Guides provide rafting gear and instruction, with transport from Squamish or selected Whistler hotels. Expect some paddling, a quick chance to cool off in the river, and time to change at the rafting base afterward.

“Our guides Tom Mila and Shaun were great. We felt very safe and comfortable with them. It was our first time white water rafting. It was a lot of fun! We saw a lot of Salmon in the river. It was very cool. My husband and I even jumped into the river from the raft for a nice cool plunge with the guides help. Shaun also took great pics which we will treasure. Another check on our bucket list!!”

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