The 15 Tours in Jasper That Earn Their Price

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 huge Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier, spend about 20 minutes on the ice, and sample glacier water. Then take a shuttle to the glass-bottomed Skywalk above the Sunwapta Valley. English commentary and multilingual Skywalk audio are included, but you arrange your own transport there.

“It is a great itinerary. Jasper National Park is a long road from Calgary so all of the lake stops are great to break up the trip. I would suggest doing the Icefield adventure but at 2pm and not 2:30 as they suggest. To get it all in needs extra time so as to not be late for bus departures. Gorgeous! Worth the whole 12 hours and big bucks to walk on the glacier.”

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2.Columbia Icefield Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 916 reviews · 1 day · from $37Best value

Ride from the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center to a glass-floored walkway above the Sunwapta Valley. Your 1-kilometer route includes glacier, waterfall, wildlife, fossil, and river information through signs and an audio guide. English operates the shuttle, with audio options in French, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.

“Visiting the Columbia Icefield and the Athabasca Valley is like peering into the heart of the planet. Here, guests can fully experience the powerful force of the Columbia Icefield and learn about the fascinating history of this ever-evolving, ancient area. On this incredible experience you’ll travel on a massive Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle to the Athabasca Glacier, a 10,000-year-old sheet of ice, where you can walk on, feel, and drink from the glacier. From there, you’ll head to the glass-floored Skywalk for a jaw-dropping walk at the cliff’s edge. Amazing experience! Wonderful views and lot of information’s from how it was built ... Summertime is the best to visit. If…”

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3.Jasper National Park: Maligne Lake Cruise With Guide

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

Travel by boat across Maligne Lake with an English-speaking guide and captain. You’ll see glaciers, sharp Rocky Mountain peaks, and Spirit Island, then take a short nature walk before returning to Home Bay. Guides such as Sam, Mitchell, Nelson, and Grace are praised for adding useful history, Indigenous stories, geology, and humor.

“Thoroughly enjoyed the cruise & the beautiful lake! Grace & Liam did a wonderful job!”

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4.Jasper Evening Wildlife Tour

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

Spend about three hours exploring Jasper National Park by minibus at the best part of the day for animal activity. Guides such as Catherine, Sam, Kelli, and Ross share facts about wildlife, wildfires, and conservation while seeking elk, moose, bears, mountain goats, eagles, beavers, and more. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from selected Jasper-area accommodations.

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

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

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

Spend three hours searching Jasper National Park for elk, bears, moose, eagles, beavers, and more from a comfortable minibus. Guides including Sam, Ross, Catherine, and Kelli adjust the route to seasonal animal movements, explain the Rocky Mountain ecosystem, and may add time when wildlife is active.

“We saw a Grizzly Bear . Catherine was so informative and took so much time with us”

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6.Jasper Wildlife & Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise

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

Travel from Jasper through the Maligne Valley by comfortable minibus, stopping at Maligne Canyon and Medicine Lake before a 90-minute Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island. Guides such as Sam, Jake, Ross, Catherine, and Kelli share wildlife and wildfire knowledge. Wildlife sightings are possible, not promised, and Maligne Canyon access may remain closed after the 2024 fire.

“They should hope to get Ross as their guide! He was so entertaining and enthusiastic and knowledgeable! We loved his stories and his optimism about the future of the park after the fires!”

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7.Jasper SkyTram Roundtrip Flight Ticket

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

Ride the enclosed Jasper SkyTram 7.5 minutes up Whistlers Mountain to 2,263 meters, with live commentary on local history, ecology, and wildlife. From the upper station, walk the accessible boardwalk or hike 1.4 kilometers to Whistlers Summit. Guides such as Jake and Tony have added warmth and humor on past departures. The ticket includes parking and a roundtrip flight.

“The SkyTram provides a fantastic experience to reach the near top of Whistle Mountain, then offers to reach the top if riders choose to hike up 200 meter in elevation. It was an once in a life time experience for going up snow covered mountain.”

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8.Maligne Lake Cruise

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

You’ll spend about 90 minutes cruising Maligne Lake in a heated, glass-enclosed boat with a guide such as Nat, Sam, Kat, or Alex. Expect sharp mountain views, a 15-minute stop at Spirit Island, stories about ecology and First Nations history, and possible sightings of deer, eagles, bears, moose, or changing weather.

“The Maligne Lake Cruise was beautiful. Alex M and Kat were our guides on this journey and they made this experience incredible.”

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9.Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Maligne Cruise

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

Ride a comfortable 21-seat minibus through Maligne Valley with guides such as Jake, Sam, Kelli, or Josh, stopping at Maligne Canyon and Medicine Lake before a 90-minute cruise to Spirit Island. Expect wildlife searches, mountain views, fire ecology, and a flexible itinerary if canyon repairs continue.

“Sam was an amazing guide! A wealth of animal knowledge! Amazing tour to be able to visit multiple locations in Jasper National Park without the hassle of having to drive. Boat cruise to visit spirit island had unbelievable views of Maligne lake, a must do in Jasper!”

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10.Athabasca Falls Run

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

Ride 15 km from Athabasca Falls through a dramatic river canyon on Class II rapids. Jasper Rafting Adventures provides transport, wetsuits, booties, paddle jackets, guides, and safety instruction. Guides such as Molly, Luke, Ali, and Seb have helped make this a friendly first rafting trip for families, older adults, and beginners.

“We had a great day rafting in Jasper with guides Georgia and Luke. Perfect combination of rapids and paddling to make it a fun but safe ride. Wetsuits were great and kept us all warm. So glad we did the trip!”

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

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

Travel from Jasper with a guide such as Yvonne, Jan, or Warren to Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake. Choose the seasonal Spirit Island boat cruise or a guided Mary Schaffer Loop hike. Expect mountain views, wildlife-spotting, hotel pickup, and about six hours on the road.

“Fabulous tour! Van was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and informative. We learned so much and got to see some amazing views. We were also fortunate to see Elk, big horn sheep and a bald eagle. For the boat tour on Maligne Lake, our boat operators were Jordan R and Sam. They were so good! Funny, informative and very attentive. They really cared to make the experience special for each guest. I would go back and do the same tour. We enjoyed it that much!”

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12.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 Jasper Rafting Adventures. Guides such as Molly, Nate, Jonah, and Ollie keep the pace safe, playful, and informative. You get round-trip transport from Jasper’s RV Parking Lot, a small group of up to eight, and mountain scenery. Wear a swimsuit under your clothes.

“Had a wonderful rafting experience with Fran as your guide. Fran was such fun but made us feel safe, very chatty and friendly. Was more exhilarating than I expected but never felt unsafe. Would definitely recommend.”

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13.Jasper SkyTram

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

You’ll ride an enclosed tram seven minutes from Jasper to 2,263 metres, with an onboard guide pointing out mountain ranges, lakes, wildlife, and the Athabasca River. At the upper station, walk the boardwalk or tackle the 1.4-kilometre Summit Trail to 2,463 metres. Allow 1 to 2 hours, and bring warm layers.

“It was very efficient, punctual, well organised and safe. The views were incredible, the staff were very polite.”

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14.Half-Day Jasper Culture Food Tour

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

Meet your food guide at Jasper’s Parks Canada Visitor Information Center for a three-hour walk through downtown. Visit four local restaurants, taste four dishes with four alcoholic drinks, and hear stories about Jasper’s past, murals, and local food culture. Guides may include Nic, Tasha, Sarah, or Estelle.

“The food and drinks were tasty and came with a lot of local stories. We also got to see some nice murals around town. Our host Nic did a nice job.”

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15.Athabasca River Easy Scenic Raft Trip

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

Spend about two hours on Jasper’s Athabasca River with a licensed guide such as Finn, Owen, or Jacob at the oars. You’ll pass calm water and small rapids on the old fur-trade route, hear local history, and return by transport. It is gentle enough for children and older adults, but bring dry clothes because splashes can be substantial.

“Tour guide Brian was the best tour guide we had on our trip. Nice ride, beautiful scenery. Would recommend.”

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