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The 15 Best Jasper Tours & Day Trips

43 tours  ·  from $29

Jasper is quieter than Banff and further from everything, which is the point. These 15 cover Maligne Lake, the icefield, the wildlife drives and the dark-sky nights, priced and clear about the driving distances.

Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket - The Ice Explorer Ride to Athabasca Glacier
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Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket

1.Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,444 reviews · 1 day · from $96Our pick

At the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, you ride a 6x6 Ice Explorer to Athabasca Glacier, spend 20 minutes on the ice, then take a shuttle to the glass-bottom Skywalk. English guides such as Andy, Kulvinder, and Leanne add facts and humor along the way.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kulvinder is simply amazing! Kulvinder was the best guide we could have asked for – friendly, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. He brought every place to life with his stories and made the whole tour unforgettable. You can feel his passion in every moment. Don’t miss a tour with him – it was the highlight of our trip!❤️❤️❤️”

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Jasper National Park: Maligne Lake Cruise With Guide - Boarding the boat and choosing your seat
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Jasper National Park: Maligne Lake Cruise With Guide

2.Jasper National Park: Maligne Lake Cruise With Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 896 reviews · 1 day · from $84

You’ll cruise 14 kilometers across Maligne Lake with an English-speaking guide such as Sam, Mitchell, or Nelson, stopping at tiny Spirit Island for photos and a short walk. Expect about 90 minutes on the water, mountain and glacier views, and useful stories about Indigenous culture, explorers, geology, and wildlife.

“Sam and Seb were excellent guides. A really enjoyable tour.”

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Jasper Evening Wildlife Tour - Seasonal wildlife stops and what you might see
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Jasper Evening Wildlife Tour

3.Jasper Evening Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 710 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend three evening hours exploring Jasper National Park by minibus with guides such as Catherine, Sam, Kelli, or Ross. Expect live wildlife commentary, mountain views, photo stops, and a real chance to see elk, moose, eagles, goats, marmots, or bears, though no sighting is guaranteed.

“We had a great guide. We saw lots of elks around town and several moose on the tour. Very recommended!”

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Jasper National Park: Evening or Morning Wildlife Watch Tour - The ride from Jasper into the Rocky Mountain valley
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Jasper National Park: Evening or Morning Wildlife Watch Tour

4.Jasper National Park: Evening or Morning Wildlife Watch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 691 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

Ride a small, air-conditioned minibus through Jasper National Park at the best wildlife-watching times of day. Guides such as Sam, Ross, Catherine, Kelli, and Josh combine sharp eyes with stories about animals, forests, fires, and park protection. Choose a morning or evening departure.

“Fantastic time with Jake our guide on our evening wildlife tour. He really made it an interesting trip and we saw lots of wildlife. The beaver swimming and the bear and her cubs were definitely my favourite. Jake had lots of knowledge he shared with us and the tour was certainly the highlight of our holiday. Thanks to Jake for all his effort to find us lots of wildlife on our tour. Would highly recommend.”

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Jasper Wildlife & Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise - The minibus ride through Maligne Valley
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Jasper Wildlife & Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise

5.Jasper Wildlife & Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 603 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $176Top rated

Travel from Jasper through Maligne Valley by minibus, stopping at Maligne Canyon and Medicine Lake before a 90-minute cruise on Maligne Lake. Guides such as Sam, Jake, Catherine, and Ross add useful insight on wildlife, geology, First Nations traditions, and the 2024 wildfire.

“Tour guide Jake was very knowledgeable and accommodating went out of his way to locate wildlife and describe activity patterns of the animals. Great sense of humor!”

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Jasper SkyTram Roundtrip Flight Ticket - The upper station gives you an easy first look
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Jasper SkyTram Roundtrip Flight Ticket

6.Jasper SkyTram Roundtrip Flight Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 567 reviews · 1 day · from $59Best value

Ride the enclosed Jasper SkyTram 7 km from town to 2,263 metres on Whistlers Mountain. A guide shares local history and wildlife facts during the 7.5-minute flight. At the top, walk the boardwalk, hike 1.4 km to Whistlers Summit, or stop at Summit Cafe.

“It was a smooth ride with wonderful views! My toddlers loved it!”

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Maligne Lake Cruise - Boarding at the Maligne Lake Boathouse
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Maligne Lake Cruise

7.Maligne Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 502 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $86

Cruise heated, glass-enclosed Maligne Lake boats to Spirit Island for mountain views, wildlife spotting, and local stories. Guides such as Nat, Kat, Alex, and Sydney add useful detail and humor. The 90-minute trip runs about hourly, with 15 minutes on the island.

“Loved every moment! It was breathtaking! I would love to do this again. Perfect weather for this event!”

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Jasper: Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Maligne Cruise - Maligne Canyon and the changing waterfall stop
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Jasper: Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Maligne Cruise

8.Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Maligne Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 501 reviews · from $155

Ride a small minibus through Maligne Valley, stop at Maligne Canyon and Medicine Lake, then cruise 90 minutes across Maligne Lake to Spirit Island. Guides such as Sam, Jake, Josh, and Kelli explain wildlife, geology, and the 2024 wildfire. The canyon stop may be replaced if repairs continue.

“liked most: the guide, gave a lot of information, turned around to see wildlife. He was one of the best ever!!!”

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Athabasca Falls Run - The wetsuit stop and Marilyn Monroe’s road
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Athabasca Falls Run

9.Athabasca Falls Run

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 495 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Ride 15 km from Athabasca Falls through a canyon on family-friendly Class II rapids. Jasper Rafting Adventures supplies wetsuits, booties, jackets, paddles, guides, and transport. Guides such as Ali, Molly, Seb, and Jonah add local stories, with time for a cold-water swim if you choose.

“Great trip, still waiting to see photos on the website so we can order! Our guide Bayden was funny, and talented.”

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Jasper National Park Tour: Maligne Valley, Medicine Lake and Spirit Island - Maligne Lake and the Spirit Island cruise
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Jasper National Park Tour: Maligne Valley, Medicine Lake and Spirit Island

10.Jasper National Park Tour: Maligne Valley, Medicine Lake and Spirit Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 474 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $154

Spend about six hours exploring Jasper’s Maligne Valley with a guide such as Yvonne, Jan, or Warren. Visit Medicine Lake, cruise to Spirit Island in season or take the Mary Schaffer Loop hike, and watch for elk, moose, bears, eagles, and bighorn sheep.

“Our bus tour on the way up to the lake and back was EXCELLENT. Very informative and the driver was safe and knowledgeable. Fun group on the bus as well. Brie and Sam were a great team on the cruise. Funny and very knowledgeable as well. The lake was magnificent, fun, the waffle/coffee was a nice treat. A great trip and would highly recommend this excursion.”

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Athabasca River Mile 5 - On the water for 45 to 60 minutes
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Athabasca River Mile 5

11.Athabasca River Mile 5

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 448 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about an hour rafting Class II rapids on the Athabasca River with guides such as Molly, Nate, Jonah, or Fran. This beginner-friendly Jasper outing includes round-trip transport, wetsuit use, mountain views, wildlife chances, and optional photos, with groups capped at eight.

“We tried to cancelled and it wouldn’t work, we even contacted the company for a complete refund as we didn’t do our tour, I do not recommend booking online, apparently there is nothing they can do, when it was their fault. Highly disappointed with this company”

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Jasper SkyTram - Hiking the 1.4-kilometer Summit Trail
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Jasper SkyTram

12.Jasper SkyTram

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 438 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Take a seven-minute guided SkyTram ride from Jasper to 7,425 feet, then walk the boardwalk and 1.4-kilometer Summit Trail toward Whistlers Mountain. You get broad views of Jasper, the Athabasca River, lakes, and six mountain ranges, plus seasonal access to the Summit Café and snowshoe rentals.

“Easy booking and arrival, great experience. Thoroughly enjoyed the hike after the skytram trip to the top!”

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Half-Day Jasper Culture Food Tour - Downtown Jasper, one stop at a time
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Half-Day Jasper Culture Food Tour

13.Half-Day Jasper Culture Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 340 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $121

Meet your English-speaking guide at Jasper’s Parks Canada Visitor Information Center at 2:30 pm for a three-hour food walk. Visit four local restaurants, taste four courses with four alcoholic drinks, hear stories about Jasper, and spot murals and lesser-known town sights. Guides may include Nic, Tasha, Sarah, Natasha, or Estelle.

“Jasper was our day to sleep in after doing many hikes. This was our way of exploring Jasper and its history. The tour guide was informative, showing us out of the way landmarks and. You wouldn’t even know about. Telling us the storys behind them.. the food and drinks were amazing and I would recommend for people who were looking for an easy day with great restaurants and drinks.”

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Athabasca River Easy Scenic Raft Trip - The river route: calm stretches and small rapids
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Athabasca River Easy Scenic Raft Trip

14.Athabasca River Easy Scenic Raft Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $69

You’ll float about six miles on the Athabasca River with a guide such as Finn, Owen, or Jacob at the oars. Expect calm water, small rapids, mountain scenery, local stories, and splashes. Life jackets and ponchos are supplied, but bring clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting wet.

“Finn was superb navigator. Weather not that great at beginning but didn’t stop whole trip being great. Got more of a splash than anticipated but this added to fun.”

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Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks - The approach to the ice
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Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks

15.Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · from $98

Meet IceWalks at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre for a three-hour, five-kilometre glacier walk. Your ACMG-certified guide provides micro-spikes and safety instruction, then leads you across the Athabasca Glacier to see crevasses, mill wells, meltwater streams, and icefalls. Guides include Mike, Stu, Nick, and others.

“A great hike on the glacier. Our guide, Stu, did an excellent job educating us about the beauty and dangers of being on the glacier. Truly a once in lifetime experience. BTW, that other tour barely covered a fraction of what this tour did.”

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