Whistler Heli-Rafting

The ultimate single day B.C. whitewater rafting adventure!

Featured in Outside Magazine, this is the ultimate in Canadian single day heli-rafting adventure getaways. Perfect for your family, friends, or a corporate group looking for a unique and exciting experience. This unique Canadian Outback adventure is one of those rare, soul satisfying, once-upon-a-lifetime excursions…a single day that will give you stories and memories to “live stories worth telling” for a lifetime!

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* The minimum age is 13 for this trip. 90 pound / 40kg minimum weight requirement.

Located in the spectacular Sea to Sky Corridor, just outside Vancouver and Whistler British Columbia, this river rafting extravaganza offers a unique combination of sightseeing by helicopter and the thrills of whitewater rafting.

The Squamish and Elaho (EE-la-ho) rivers provide the backdrop for this extremely exclusive heli-rafting journey. We raft these rivers more often than all other outfitters combined, ensuring your experience with us will be the very best possible. This river system offers plenty of challenges for both novice and experienced rafters, allowing you to create an experience you’ll never forget.

Combine this already incredible adventure with our Raft & Dine 2 Day Expedition and/or Raft & Rail adventures to make a truly world-class adventure or incentive!

“As an avid fan of whitewater rafting I have had the opportunity to book trips through a number of different companies over the years. Your outfit by far provided one of the best rafting experiences I've had. From the trip itself, to the guides and staff, everyone went out of their way to ensure it was a truly memorable day.”

Read what others who've been out rafting with us have to say about their experience.

In addition to recommendations from our guests, we are also a preferred river rafting supplier to the top tourism organizations in the region:

This Heli-Rafting adventure gives you the option of being able to start from two different locations. For those coming up from Vancouver, you'll hop aboard your super sleek helicopter, just a short drive away from the COA Rafting Base, at the quaint Squamish Airport. Those coming from Whistler can either depart directly from the Whistler Helipad (additional fee, call for quote) or come down to the Squamish Airport.

From there, get cozy in your helicopter and embark on a breathtaking tour, over the very same jade-tinted river terrain you will experience following the flight. The fully narrated experience will allow you to gain a whole new perspective of the lush green valleys, snow capped mountain peaks, dormant volcanoes, thunderous waterfalls, diverse wildlife and spectacular Squamish and Elaho rivers. You’ll marvel at the beauty that you may previously have only been able to experience from the ground up.

Your flight concludes at the put in spot where your spectacular whitewater rafting adventure will begin. Our talented team of professional river guides will teach you the skills necessary to maneuver through exciting Class 3-4 rapids including the challenging “Devil’s Elbow” section, used for Mark Burnett's 1996 Eco-Challenge Adventure Race. Depending on water levels, you may have the chance to swim through rapids, and showcase your sense of balance in some of your guide's amusing challenges.

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Along with some of North America’s most exhilarating rapids, your 2-3 hour river journey will take you through approximately 16 kms (10 miles) of British Columbia’s most inspiring wilderness. Don’t forget to take time to reconnect with our world-class scenery including old growth forests, dormant volcanoes, towering glaciers, and stunning waterfalls that cascade hundreds of feet toward the river. If you’re really lucky you’ll get a glimpse of the local deer, beavers and bears which often stop by the river’s edge.

“We were very impressed with all of the raft guides and their professionalism. We had the ride of a lifetime!”

Remember! Great photos of your trip, souvenir rafting t-shirts and other mementos of your wonderful day are available at the end of your adventure, so be sure to come by our gift shop and ask us. And don’t worry about going hungry, we will re-energize you with a light snack midway through your journey. Following your adventure we’ll take you back to our fully-equipped adventure base where you’ll be able to change back into your own clothes and enjoy our deluxe Outback BBQ meal at no extra cost. A delicious vegetarian meal option is also available.

If safety is a concern, it need not be with Canadian Outback Adventures. Our professional guide team loves running these rivers, and it shows every day. Canadian Outback is a proud member of the BC River Outfitters Association, the leading body for raft guide certification and river outfitter regulation. Learn more about BC's world-class river rafting regulations and guide certification process .

“We pride ourselves on creating legendary adventures. You obviously share our dedication, vision and philosophy. We are glad to be working with professionals!”

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Whistler Heli-Rafting Departures

May 1 - June 30, August 23 - September 30

Saturday & Sunday departures at 10:00 AM
Monday-Friday departures available on custom basis for groups of 8+ or more.

July 1- August 22
Saturday & Sunday departures at 8:30 AM and 2:00 PM
Monday-Friday departures at 10:00 AM

A custom departure time may be available for large groups of 30 or more. Please contact us for details.

Whistler Heli-Rafting Pricing (Canadian funds, not including tax nor $5 RRFee).

Trips running up to June 30th subject to 5% GST.  Trips running July 1st onward subject to 12% HST. 

Pricing based on the helicopter meeting you in Squamish. If you would like to fly out of Whistler there will be an additional cost. Please call us for a custom quote.

SAVE $15 OFF ZIPTREK when you call us to book your RAFT 'n ZIP combo package!

$10 off per person for youths age 13-16 regardless of party size. Prices are varied due to helicopter seating configuration limiting the capacity per helicopter and therefore the number of helicopters needed for each particular group size.

Heli-Rafting Cancellation Refund Guarantee

A cancellation refund guarantee is not available for this adventure. This adventure is non-refundable within 30 days of departure.

COA reserves the right to adjust or cancel any itinerary/trip in the event of adverse weather conditions, insufficient bookings or events beyond our control. Under these circumstances, we will do our best to provide you with alternate departures or a full refund.

Accommodations & Transportation

Looking for accommodation in Whistler? Check out our discounted rates at the Crystal Lodge Hotel. Want to camp? There are lots of campgrounds in the area.

Whether you're coming from Whistler or Vancouver, getting here is easy! If you need expert help in making your arrangements, just get in touch with one of our friendly raft staff at 1-800-565-8735. Once you've confirmed your reservation we'll send you easy directions for where to meet us.

If you're staying in Whistler and don't have a car, transportation from Whistler is included. Limited availability. Advance reservations are required.

If you're staying in Vancouver, we have various very inexpensive transportation options available including rental cars and easily accessible Greyhound bus scheduled service. For groups we have cost-effective van and bus charter services available. Contact us for a quote.

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SAVE $15 OFF ZIPTREK when you call us to book your RAFT 'n ZIP vacation package! Ask us about our other activity combination packages that will help you save money when you combine one of our rafting trips with another activity ... a discount only available when you book your activities with Canadian Outback Adventures!