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The Wet & Wild Elaho Exhilarator!
Whether you’re a thrill-seeking adventure junkie or just trying to get away from the stress of everyday life and back to nature, our most exciting rafting trip, the wet & wild Elaho Exhilarator, has everything you’ll need to recharge your batteries!
Navigate Class 3-4 rapids on the Elaho and Squamish Rivers with guidance from expert river guides. Conquer the notorious “Devil’s Elbow”, “Mike Tyson” and “Steamroller” wave trains, and even swim through smaller rapids for extra fun. Along the way, soak in breathtaking scenery: old-growth forests, glaciers, waterfalls, and maybe even wildlife like deer, elk or bears.
After rafting, unwind at our rafting base, where you can change, relive the action with trip photos and GoPro videos, and enjoy glacial views, fireside relaxation, or a friendly volleyball match.
Activity Level: Adventurous Beginners (No prior rafting experience required)
Requirements: 13 yrs + and 90 lbs
Adventure Duration: 20 km (approx. 2.5-3 hours on the water, 5.5 hours round trip)
What’s Included: Instruction, training, and leadership from expert rafting guides. Rafting gear, wet suits, booties, life jacket, and helmets. Transportation from our rafting base to and from the river.
Waiver: Everyone will be required to sign a release of liability waiver. You will receive an online waiver link once your booking has been made.
Book A Boat: Guests who do not reserve a private “Book a Boat” will be paired with other guests or additional staff in the raft.
For a longer adventure, check out our 2-Day Elaho Expedition, featuring two days of rafting, a private island campsite, and meals surrounded by the Coast Mountains. It’s an unforgettable wilderness escape!
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Squamish Departures Self Drive to our Rafting Base
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Vancouver Departures Catch our Vancouver Shuttle
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Whistler Departures Catch our Whistler Shuttle
April 18th – September 27th, 2026
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.
Individual Bookings 1-7 people Adults (17+ yrs)
$214.99 CDN +tax per person
Individual Bookings 1-7 people Youth (13-16 yrs)
$194.99 CDN +tax per person
Group Bookings 8+ people Adults (17+ yrs)
$204.99 CDN +tax per person
Group Bookings 8+ people Youth (13 -16 yrs)
$184.99 CDN +tax per person
Book a Private Boat – ONE FLAT RATE FOR UP TO 8 PEOPLE (minimum 4 people)
$1639.92 CDN +tax per boat. Use promo code “bookaboat2026” at checkout
April 18th – September 27th, 2026
Daily Departures
Meeting Location: Select Vancouver Hotels
*Please note that meeting times vary depending on selected locations*
Saturday April 18th – Friday May 22nd
9:00am Monday – Saturday
11:00am Sunday
Saturday May 23rd – Sunday July 5th
9:00am Monday – Saturday
11:00am Sunday
*Except Sunday July 5th 9am instead of 11am
Monday July 6th – Sunday August 23rd
9:00am Monday – Sunday
*Except Sunday July 16th and 23rd, 11am instead of 9am*
Monday August 24th – Sunday September 27th
9:00am Monday – Saturday
11:00am Sunday
*Sunday September 6th – 9am departure instead of 11am*
**No Vancouver departures Saturday, September 5th for any trip**
Individual Bookings1-7 people Adults (17+ yrs)
$264.99 CDN +tax per person
Individual Bookings1-7 people Youth (13-16 yrs)
$244.99 CDN +tax per person
Group Bookings 8+ people Adults (17+ yrs)
$254.99 CDN +tax per person
Group Bookings 8+ people Youth (13 -17 yrs)
$234.99 CDN +tax per person
Book a Private Boat – ONE FLAT RATE FOR UP TO 8 PEOPLE (minimum 4 people)
$2039.92 CDN +tax per boat. Use promo code “bookaboat2026” at checkout
April 18th – September 27th, 2026
Daily Departures
Meeting Location: Select Whistler Hotels
*Please note that meeting times vary depending on selected locations*
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 Saturday September 5th, no Whistler departure available*
**Except Sunday September 6th, 9am and 1pm departures instead of 11am**
Individual Bookings 1-7 people Adults (17+ yrs)
$234.99 CDN +tax per person
Individual Bookings1-7 people Youth (13-16 yrs)
$224.99 CDN +tax per person
Group Bookings 8+ people Adults (17+ yrs)
$224.99 CDN +tax per person
Group Bookings 8+ people Youth (13 -17 yrs)
$204.99 CDN +tax per person
Book a Private Boat – ONE FLAT RATE FOR UP TO 8 PEOPLE (minimum 4 people)
$1799.92 CDN +tax per boat. Use promo code “bookaboat2026” at checkout
- Prices are shown in Canadian dollars (get a USD$ estimate).
- A $5 RRF fee and 5% GST are not included in prices shown.
- 2 people are required for Vancouver and Whistler departure shuttle packages to be available. Traveling solo? Contact us for availability.
Share your memories! Post your pics & vids online.
Take home all the incredible action shots and GoPro video footage from your rafting trip. It’s the perfect way to share (brag) to all your friends on social media.
- An emailed link with all of your action shots of you conquering the river … $55 + tax.
- GoPro video camera rental and hi-def footage of your rafting adventure … $55 + tax.
- Bundle and Save! Get both your pics and your GoPro hi-def video footage … $90 + tax.
BONUS: Purchase any of the above and get a $30 rafting coupon to use the next time you come out rafting with us! Restrictions apply.
Customer Reviews
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Elaho Exhilarator FAQ’s
A: The Elaho Exhilarator experience features approximately 2.5-3 hours of rafting, plus some time getting ready at our base and busing to and from the river. Our unique location close to the rivers means less time on the bus! We’ll be back at our base approx. 5.5 hours after you first arrive.
A: To raft the Elaho you must be a minimum of 13 years old and at least 90 lbs (40 kg). You do not need any previous experience to raft and enjoy the Elaho.
A: The Elaho River has Class 3/4 white water rapids. There are also calm sections of Class 2 where you can float and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
A: We take bookings for 1 person up to groups of 70+ people! If you are a booking of 1 or 2 we will combine you with other groups on the day of the tour to bring us up to our 6 person minimum to run the trip.
A: No. The weight restrictions are put in place for your own safety and for our life jacket regulations. If you do not meet the minimum weight requirement you will not be able to take this tour. If there is any doubt you will be weighed at check in to ensure regulations are met.
A: No we don’t. The Elaho/Squamish rafting trip offers rapids of class 3 and 4 and is the highest class offered in the area. There are very few class 5 rivers used for commercial rafting in the world due to the extreme risk inherent with them.