Jasper National Park Tours: Our 7 Favourites

1.Jasper National Park: Maligne Lake Cruise With Guide

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

Travel by boat across Maligne Lake with an English-speaking guide and captain. You’ll see glacial peaks, watch for wildlife, and stop at tiny Spirit Island, where a short trail gives you time for photos. Guides such as Sam, Mitchell, Nelson, and Grace are praised for lively stories about the lake, Indigenous heritage, geology, and early explorers.

“Our guides Kat and Grace were warm and provided an informative and enjoyable experience. The boats are well maintained and the cruise length is perfect amount of time. We felt very fortunate to have experienced the cruise and the opportunity to visit Spirit Island.”

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2.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, goats, and smaller wildlife from a comfortable minibus. Guides such as Sam, Ross, Catherine, Kelli, and Josh adjust the route to seasonal animal movements and share useful facts about the park, wildlife safety, fire ecology, and conservation.

“Our guide Sam went and above beyond to show us many wild animals. We spotted a grizzly bear, mountain goats, elk, beavers. It is worth the money.”

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

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

From Jasper, SunDog guides such as Yvonne, Jan, and Warren lead you through Maligne Valley to Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake. In season, cruise to Spirit Island in an enclosed boat, or choose the Mary Schaffer Loop hike. Expect mountain scenery, wildlife spotting, expert commentary, and hotel pickup.

“We had such a great time with Yvonne as our guide! Beautiful weather, range of wildlife sightings (elk, ospren, eagle, marmot), fun stories, and stunning stops! The boat cruise to spirit island was amazing too!”

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4.Jasper National Park: 2-Hour Whitewater Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 310 reviews · 2 hours · from $80Top rated

Leave Jasper for an easy introduction to whitewater rafting on the Athabasca River. After a safety briefing and a short float, your eight-person raft takes on several grade 2 rapids with a licensed guide. Expect mountain views, splashes, local stories, and the option to swim in the cold glacial water near the end.

“It was amazing, great fun. Connor was our boat guide he was so reassuring and so knowledgeable about the area, just a great guy.”

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5.Jasper: Jasper National Park Easy 2-Hour Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 291 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Meet at Jasper Train Station and ride an old yellow school bus to the Athabasca River. Your English-speaking National Park guide rows a 25-foot raft through calm water and Class 2 rapids while sharing stories about Jasper, wildlife, and fur-trade routes. Expect a scenic, family-friendly float with some splashing, not a whitewater thrill ride.

“A great activity and suitable for the whole family. Our guide was excellent.”

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6.Jasper National Park Family Friendly Rafting Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 145 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

You’ll paddle five miles down the Athabasca River through five splashy Class 2 rapids on a two-hour trip suited to ages 5 and up. Guides such as Manson, Tatiana, Tanner, and Kayne bring clear instruction and good humor. Transport, wetsuits, booties, jackets, paddles, and life jackets are included.

“This was an awesome outing. My husband, myself, and our two teenage boys had never rafted before but we were comfortable the entire time. Vince, Francois and Ella were great guides!! We thoroughly enjoyed and would like to do again!”

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7.Jasper: Winter Wildlife Bus Tour in Jasper National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 93 reviews · 3h 30m · from $62Best value

Join SunDog Transportation and Tours for a 210-minute wildlife drive through Jasper National Park. Your English-speaking guide may spot elk, deer, moose, sheep, goats, coyotes, wolves, and birds while explaining winter survival, geology, and local history. Hotel pickup, drop-off, a small group, and a comfortable vehicle are included.

“The tour was very informative and interactive. Despite not seeing a huge amount of wildlife, time of year, weather, etc,( not the companies fault), this was a very good time and would do again, summer or fall.”

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