5.5-Hour Jasper Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise from Jasper

Highlights

Discover Jasper National Park with a guide to navigate so you don’t get lost
Stress-free trip with round-trip door-to-door transfers included
Look out for bears, moose, wolves, eagles, elk, and more
Lots of photo opportunities, including Medicine Lake, and Maligne Canyon

Summary

This half-day experience departs from Jasper twice daily. On board the comfortable, air conditioned minibus, you will explore a section of Jasper National Park, known for its abundant wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Your naturalist guide will highlight the unique features of the valley while you keep watch for bear, moose, elk, wolves, big horn sheep, eagles and even the odd marmot! A stop at Maligne Canyon features a short walk around the upper reaches, offering spectacular views of waterfalls and hidden fossils, viewed from the footbridges spanning the deepest sections of the gorge. This leisurely walk allows plenty of time for photos and nature interpretation. Continuing up the Valley, you arrive at the 'disappearing' Medicine Lake, with the amazing geology that has created the Karst Topographical phenomenon, causing the lake to completely drain every year. The final destination and the highlight of the tour is the world famous Maligne Lake, which features a 90-minute cruise to Spirit Island, a true icon of the Canadian Rockies! Prior to departing back down the valley, you will have a little free time, to browse the gift shop or purchase lunch or snacks at the View Restaurant, which offers a wide array of homemade soups, stews, chilli, sandwiches, salads and a variety of baked goods and beverages. This tour travels through prime wildlife habitat, giving you excellent viewing opportunities. Wildlife encounters are frequent, however, everyday is unique in Jasper National Park. This is a natural environment and wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. Tour includes complimentary pick up and drop off from Jasper Hotels.

Tour info

Duration

5 hours 30 minutes

Why take this tour?

Spend time outdoors and admire the magnificent natural beauty that Jasper has to offer. Avoid the hassle of organizing car rental, and enjoy the convenience of having hotel pickup and drop-off included. The tour visits multiple Jasper National Park highlights, including Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake. A highlight is having a cruise on the scenic Maligne Lake.

What’s included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected locations
Guide
Transport by comfortable minibus
Food and drinks (available to purchase at Maligne Lake)

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 5h 30m
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Please be advised that starting on September 20th, by order of the Government of Alberta, along with masks, proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid test completed within the last 72 hours are required for your visit. Please have your documents ready for the tour.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Maligne Adventures

About operator:

Jasper's Best Rafting is available only with Maligne Rafting Adventures. Class 3+ white water on the Fraser and Sunwapta Rivers offer great splashes and incredible scenery. Family friendly runs on the Athabasca River are a great way to spend a day in Jasper National Park. Join our Wildlife & Waterfalls tour to enjoy the best of Jasper's lakes and waterfalls. Daily departures at 9:30 showcase Maligne Lake, Maligne Canyon and all the wildlife in between.