Celebrate the end of an unforgettable school year by taking your grad class on an epic whitewater adventure. Our Grad Class Rafting Trips near Squamish and Whistler are the perfect way to bond with classmates, make lasting memories, and mark this milestone in a truly unforgettable way.
With three awesome adventure packages to choose from, there’s a trip to match every school’s vibeβwhether you’re looking for something mellow, wild, or somewhere in between. Take a look at the options, find your perfect fit, then get in touch with us to ask questions or lock in your groupβs spot.
Outback Kids Adventure Day (combines Cheakamus Splash or Elaho River Rafting + Survivor Challenges, and lunch)
Itβs sure to be the highlight of your year.
βA highlight of the year & their entire educational experience.β ~ Glenayre Elementary βWhat a life lesson! The best field tripβ¦EVER!!!β ~ Scott Creek Middle School
Daily Departures
Meeting Location: 12825 Squamish Valley Road, Squamish
Please note that meeting time is 30 minutes prior to the trip times listed below.
Saturday April 18th – Friday May 22nd
9:00am Monday – Saturday
11:00am Sunday
Saturday May 23rd – Sunday June 28th
9:00am Monday – Saturday
1:00pm Saturday
11:00am Sunday
Monday June 29th – Sunday July 5th
9:00am Monday – Sunday
1:00pm Saturday and Sunday
*Except Wednesday July 1st, additional 1pm departure.
Monday July 6th – Sunday August 23rd
9:00am Monday – Sunday
1:00pm Monday – Sunday
*Except Sunday August 16th and 23rd, 11am departure time only instead of 9am and 1pm*
Monday August 24th – Sunday August 30th
9:00am Monday – Friday
9:00am & 1pm – Saturday
11:00am Sunday
Monday August 31st – Sunday September 27th
9:00am Monday – Saturday
11am Sunday
*Except Sunday September 6th, 9am and 1pm departures instead of 11am.
Groups of 25+ Adults (age 17+)
$174.99 CDN +tax per person
Groups of 25+ Youth (age 13-16)
$154.99 CDN +tax per person
*Prices are shown in Canadian dollars. A $5 RRF fee and tax not included in prices shown.
Add-ons you shouldΒ consider:
Come out with teachers and chaperones, or come on your own. Β The choice is yours.
Invest in all the photos and hi-def GoPro videos from your day. Perfect for your gradΒ slideshow and sharing with all your grad class.
Our rafting itinerary fits in perfectly with hosting a grad dinner after the trip back in Vancouver or Whistler.
We think our rafting adventures are truly unique. However if you are comparing us with other rafting tour operators and find a comparable rafting trip at a better price, we will beat the best price you find. Just give us a call!
Activity Level: Adventurous beginners.
Experience Level: No prior rafting experience is required.
Check-in:Β Start and end at our rafting resort at 12825 Squamish Valley Road.Β Transportation to our base from WhistlerΒ and Vancouver is available. Ask us for details.
Whatβs Included:
Instruction, training, and leadership from expert rafting guides.
Rafting gear, wetsuits, booties, life jackets, and helmets.
Transportation from our rafting resort in the Squamish Valley to and from the river.
Adventure Duration: Approximately 2.5-3 hours ofΒ rafting, plus some time getting ready at our base and busing to and from the river. Youβll be back at our baseΒ approx. 5-5.5 hours after you first arrive.
Requirements: Must be 13 or older and weigh over 90 lbs
The Wet & Wild Elaho Exhilarator rafting trip is our most popular gad class rafting trip, and for good reason.
Our talented team of professional river guides will teach you the skills necessary to ride big waves and catch air as you navigate down the Class 3-4 Elaho and Squamish Rivers. Your courage will be tested as you travel through the infamous βDevilβs Elbowβ section of the rapids, as seen on TVβs famous Eco-Challenge Adventure Race. Depending on the water levels, youβll also be ableΒ to swim through some small rapids, βride the bullβ, and enjoy a few laughs as your classmates scramble to stay on board.
Along with some of North Americaβs most exhilarating rapids, your river journey will take you through approximately 16 kms of British Columbiaβs most inspiring wilderness. Take time to appreciate your surroundings and enjoy the world-class scenery including old growth forests, dormant volcanoes, towering glaciers, and stunning waterfalls that cascade hundreds of feet toward the river.Β If youβre really lucky youβll get a glimpse of the local deer, beavers and bears which often stop by the riverβs edge.
This is white water rafting at its best!
βThe Elaho Exhilarator trip was perfect. The guides were very well organized and efficient, but without rushing their guests. The rafting trip itself was just the right length β not too long, not too short. Highly recommended.βΒ ~Β ScottF702
Daily Departures
Meeting Location: 12825 Squamish Valley Road, Squamish
*Please note that meeting time is 30 minutes prior to the trip times listed below*
Saturday April 18th – Friday May 22nd
9:15am Monday – Saturday
10:45am Sunday
Saturday May 23rd – Sunday June 28th
9:15am Monday – Saturday
10:45 am Sunday
3:00pm Saturday & Sunday
Monday June 29th – Sunday July 5th
9:15am Monday – Sunday
3pm Monday – Sunday
Monday July 6th – Sunday August 23rd
9:15am Monday – Sunday
3:00pm Monday – Sunday
*Except August 16th and 23rd, 10:45am instead of 9:15am*
Monday August 24th – Sunday August 30th
9:15am Monday – Saturday
10:45am Sunday
3:00pm Saturday & Sunday
Monday August 31st – Sunday September 27th
9:15am Monday – Saturday
10:45am Sunday
*Except Sunday September 6th 9:15am and 3pm departures instead of 10:45am.
Groups of 25+ Adults (age 17+)
$139.99 CDN +tax per person
Groups of 25+ Youth (age 5-16)
$94.99 CDN +tax per person (+1 Free Adult for every 9 youth)
*Prices are shown in Canadian dollars. A $5 RRF fee and tax not included in prices shown.
The student-friendlyΒ Cheakamus Splash rafting trip is a half-day fun raftingΒ trip that features small splashy rapids, outstanding scenery and lots of laughs. Itβs an ideal outdoor activity for schools looking for an adventurous year-end or kick-off activity.
Activity Level: Beginners. Perfect for young families.
Experience Level: No prior rafting experience is required.
Check-in: Start and end at our rafting resort at 12825 Squamish Valley Road. Transportation to our base from Whistler is available. Ask us for details.
Whatβs Included:
Instruction, training, and leadership from expert rafting guides.
Rafting gear, wetsuits (optional on hot days), booties, life jackets, and helmets.
Transportation from our rafting resort in the Squamish Valley to and from the river.
Adventure Duration: Approximately 90 minutesΒ of rafting, plus some time getting ready at our base and busing to and from the river.Β Weβll be back at our base approx. 3-3.5 hours after you first arrive.
Requirements: Must be 5 years or older and weigh minimum 50 lbs.
As you raft downΒ the glacier-fed Cheakamus River between old growth forests, youβll experience the excitement of gentle rapids and see a variety of birds, wildlife, waterfalls, and the towering peaks of the Coast Mountains in British Columbia.Β At the same time youβll learn about the intriguing Squamish First Nations history, a keyΒ part of the history of the area.
Of course anytime kids get around water, you know there will be a water fight! Perfect the art of splashing others (you never know when theΒ Splash MonsterΒ will rise out of the river!), and get a chance to cool off with a quick dip in the pure, glacier-fed, jade-tinted water.
This year get out on the river β¦ the Cheakamus Splash is a tonΒ of fun for the entire class!
βWe took our 5 year old son on the family float trip down the Cheakamus Splash which was fantastic. The guides were knowledgeable, engaging and fun. It was a great day on the river and I highly recommend to anyone wanting a great kid friendly adventure in beautiful Squamish!βΒ ~Β campingCJ
We think our rafting adventures are truly unique. However if you are comparing us with other rafting tour operators and find a comparable rafting trip at a better price, we will beat the best price you find. Just give us a call!
The Outback Kids Adventure Day is a wonderful new learning experience for your annual βwelcome backβ event or engagingΒ year-end celebration field trip for grade 4-12 school groups of 25-400+.
As youβll see in the video below, thisΒ is an excellent upgrade from the usual trip to the waterslides, Playland or Victoria. Itβs an engaging, interactive and inclusive day every student will enjoy.
Our raftingΒ base, just a short drive away in Squamish, is the ideal setting for a field trip. YourΒ students will enjoy the morning working together in teams on SURVIVOR! challengesΒ seen on the popular TV series. Then after a tasty lunch inside the hotel, itβs time for a scenicΒ riverΒ trip on our popular Cheakamus Splash kid-friendly rafting adventure.
βWe had a great time. The staff on site were fabulous. They made the day anΒ unforgettable one for our students. The Survivor activities were excellent. The raftingΒ went very smoothly and everyone had fun splashing and paddling their way downriver.Β The guides did an outstanding job of keeping everyone upbeat and feeling safe andΒ positive. The sun even came out for most of the rafting portion of the trip! ThanksΒ again for your part in organizing this event for our group. We look forward to doing thisΒ again next year.βΒ ~Β Glenayre Elementary