Pre-Trip faqs
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN EACH TRIP?
Spectacular views of the Robson Valley and the Rocky Mountains while navigating these scenic rivers.
A professional river guide with each boat, who will explain and demonstrate paddle, safety and emergency techniques.
All safety equipment: wetsuits, lifejacket, helmet, rain jacket, wetsuit booties and gloves.
Transportation from our Base in Tete Jean Cache to and from the river. You will be brought back to your vehicle at the end of the trip
A professional river guide with each boat, who will explain and demonstrate paddle, safety and emergency techniques.
All safety equipment: wetsuits, lifejacket, helmet, rain jacket, wetsuit booties and gloves.
Transportation from our Base in Tete Jean Cache to and from the river. You will be brought back to your vehicle at the end of the trip
HOW LONG IS THE TRIP?
All Trips start and finish at the Stellar Descents rafting base, located in Tete-Jaune Cache and includes travel by bus to and from the take-ins and take-outs. The time of trips also includes gearing up, a pre-trip talk with your guides, and reviewing your photos after the trip. Each trip varies in shuttle and on-water time. On-water times are approximates as they vary depending on the water level/flow rate that day.
The Fraser Float begins at 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM daily. You will be on the river for approximately one hour and will be back at the raft base approximately 2 hours after your trip time began.
The Fraser Whitewater runs at 10:45 AM, 1:45 PM, and 4:45 PM daily. You will be on the river for approximately 1.5 hours, with a scenic break at Rearguard Falls in the middle of your trip. You will be back at the raft base approximately 3 hours after your trip began.
The Beaver trip runs at 9:30 AM or 2:00 PM. The river is located 45 minutes West of Tete-Jaune Cache, where your guides will drive you another 16 kilometers up the Holmes River FSR to the put-in. You will be on the water for approximately 1.5 hours. You will be back at the base approximately 4 hours after your trip began.
The Dore trip begins in the morning, at 8:30am. The river is located 1 hour West of Tete-Jaune Cache, where your guides will drive you another 6 kilometers up the Dore FSR to the put-in. You will be on the water for approximately 1hr. If you have chosen to “Double Down on the Dore”, and take a second lap, you will have another shuttle ride up to the put-in. You will arrive back to the base 5-6 hours after the beginning of your trip.
The Fraser Float begins at 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM daily. You will be on the river for approximately one hour and will be back at the raft base approximately 2 hours after your trip time began.
The Fraser Whitewater runs at 10:45 AM, 1:45 PM, and 4:45 PM daily. You will be on the river for approximately 1.5 hours, with a scenic break at Rearguard Falls in the middle of your trip. You will be back at the raft base approximately 3 hours after your trip began.
The Beaver trip runs at 9:30 AM or 2:00 PM. The river is located 45 minutes West of Tete-Jaune Cache, where your guides will drive you another 16 kilometers up the Holmes River FSR to the put-in. You will be on the water for approximately 1.5 hours. You will be back at the base approximately 4 hours after your trip began.
The Dore trip begins in the morning, at 8:30am. The river is located 1 hour West of Tete-Jaune Cache, where your guides will drive you another 6 kilometers up the Dore FSR to the put-in. You will be on the water for approximately 1hr. If you have chosen to “Double Down on the Dore”, and take a second lap, you will have another shuttle ride up to the put-in. You will arrive back to the base 5-6 hours after the beginning of your trip.
WHEN DO RAFT TRIPS RUN?
The Fraser Float begins at 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM daily.
The Fraser Whitewater runs at 7:45 AM, 10:45 AM, 1:45 PM, and 4:45 PM daily.
The Beaver trip runs at 9:30 AM or 2:00 PM.
The Dore trip must begin in the morning, but the time is determined upon booking your trip
The Fraser Whitewater runs at 7:45 AM, 10:45 AM, 1:45 PM, and 4:45 PM daily.
The Beaver trip runs at 9:30 AM or 2:00 PM.
The Dore trip must begin in the morning, but the time is determined upon booking your trip
HOW MUCH DO RAFT TRIPS COST?
The Fraser Float is $50 + tax per adult (age 19 and above). Youth (5-18 years old) are $40 + tax and children under the age of 5 are free.
The Fraser Whitewater costs $109 + tax
The Beaver costs $119 + tax
The Dore costs $139 + tax for one lap and $179 + tax for two laps
A 5% Federal goods and services tax is added to all bookings.
The Fraser Whitewater costs $109 + tax
The Beaver costs $119 + tax
The Dore costs $139 + tax for one lap and $179 + tax for two laps
A 5% Federal goods and services tax is added to all bookings.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER FEES
A 5% Federal goods and services tax is added to all bookings.
HOW OLD DO YOU NEED TO BE?
The Fraser Float requires any children to be able to fit into our infant life jacket. The approximate minimum age is 1.5 to 2 years old.
The Fraser Whitewater requires a minimum age of 10 years old and a weight minimum of 90 lbs.
The Beaver and Dore Whitewater trips require a minimum age of 19.
The Fraser Whitewater requires a minimum age of 10 years old and a weight minimum of 90 lbs.
The Beaver and Dore Whitewater trips require a minimum age of 19.
ARE THERE ANY WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS?
For the Fraser Float the minimum weight is 40lbs and the maximum weight is 350lbs.
For the Fraser Whitewater, Beaver River & Dore River the minimum weight is 90lbs and the maximum weight is 350lbs
For the Fraser Whitewater, Beaver River & Dore River the minimum weight is 90lbs and the maximum weight is 350lbs
CAN I BOOK A GROUP TRIP?
Yes check out our Group Booking Page or Call our North America Toll Free Line at 1-866-569-0188
WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION POLICY?
We provide you with a generous 24 hour cancellation policy for individual bookings on the Fraser, Beaver and Dore River trips, and 7 days for groups of 8 or more, group deposits are non refundable. Please note that our trips depart rain or shine. Full Policy Here
