5.5-Hour Jasper Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise from Jasper
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5.5-Hour Jasper Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Maligne Lake Cruise from Jasper
By Maligne Adventures
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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.
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$149.73
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Ages 0-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 6h
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Live guide: English
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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
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected locations
- Guide
- Transport by comfortable minibus
- Entry/Admission - Medicine Lake
- Entry/Admission - Maligne Lake
What's not included- Food and drinks (available to purchase at Maligne Lake)
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Two Brothers Totem Pole, 416 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, CanadaCentral Downtown Location – Two Brothers Totem Pole, 416 Connaught Drive, Jasper, Alberta, Canada, T0E1E0 (across from Parks Canada Information Centre). All day parking is available in the adjacent parking lot (behind the washroom building).
Pickup details- * Hotel pick-up times vary and will be confirmed upon booking. * If your pick up location is within the immediate Jasper townsite, please be ready 15 minutes prior to departure time. * For outlying properties including Beckers Chalet, Jasper House Bungalows, Tekarra Lodge, Wapiti campground, Whistlers Campground, Patrica Lake Bungalows and Pyramid Lake Lodge, please be ready 30 minutes prior to departure time. * For pick-up from Pine Bungalows please be ready at departure time for pickup between 5-10 minutes after departure time. * For pick-up from Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, please be ready 15 minutes AFTER departure time. * Complimentary pick-up is available from selected accommodations within the Jasper Area. * Pick-up is also available from vacation rentals within the immediate Jasper townsite — please specify the accommodation name and street address. * If your hotel is not listed, please specify you will meet at our Central Meeting Location — Two Brothers Totem Pole, 416 Connaught Drive, Jasper (opposite Parks Canada Information Centre).
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5400P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- To request complimentary pick-up from your accommodation, please specify which hotel you are staying at. Pickup times vary therefore your exact pick-up time will be confirmed upon booking.
- If you are staying outside of Jasper, please specify Jasper Downtown Location - at Two Brothers Totem Pole across from Parks Canada Information Center on Connaught Drive. Your meeting time will be 15 minutes prior to your trip’s departure time. All-day parking is located in the parking lot.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A small amount of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5400P5
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- bethrY1746GI0 contributionsHow to ride the rapidsGuides were very saftey conscious. I did not appreciate the manufactured water fight at the end of the ride. The rapids were just enough to get your heart pumping.Written August 7, 2024
- 704stella0 contributionsGreat TourThis was a fantastic trip where we got so much packed into one trip - waterfalls, lakes, wildlife and a boat trip on Maligne Lake. Our guide was quite knowledgeable and mature. We had younger and less experienced guides on other tours (including the boat ride) who were fine, but this guide was a step above. He showed us everything, was attentive to our needs, worked really hard to find us wildlife (we saw a bear, a moose, eagles, marmot, and a dear) and provided an incredible wealth of information. We could not have been happier or more appreciative.Written August 1, 2024
- timothybX5931OI0 contributionsWildlife TourSam did an excellent job driving us around and seeing the animals in Jasper National Park. It was a great tour. I was really sad about the wildfire which came through on Monday. Our trip was excellent!Written July 28, 2024
- U3661RLmarka0 contributionsFamily Fun on the AthabascaWe had an amazing time rafting the Athabasca. This adventure was perfect for young children; fun and exciting but not scary at all. Our guide Rory did an outstanding job making sure we had fun, and he was so good with the kids. Can't wait to go rafting again with this crew.Written July 26, 2024
- WanderingScott0 contributionsUnmissable wildlife tourOur guide was amazing - saw loads of wildlife including deer, elk, marmots, moose, bald eagle chicks and grouse and chicks. This was the evening we were then evacuated and advice was excellent. Hope everyone did get home safe and you will be able to resume as soon as is safe. It was a brilliant tour and thoroughly recommend.Written July 24, 2024
- Vacation196066802310 contributionsGreat tour saw loads of wildlife with JakeJake was our guide who was great. We saw deer, elk, elk with antlers, moose, eagles nest with eagles and two black bears. Just waiting for the grizzly now but it was 38C so understandably a bit hot for themWritten July 24, 2024
- kathleensM6210EY0 contributionsAwesome!Our guide, Sam, was awesome-fun, as excited as we were when wildlife made their appearances. Sam was also very knowledgeable. Beautiful area to explore.Written July 23, 2024
- M8891TNcarols0 contributionsInexperienced raftersAs inexperienced rafters, our guide, Francois, was terrific in allaying our concerns and going gently over the rapids. The scenery was beautiful. Stephen, the bus driver/assistant was also very accommodating. Once we were comfortable on the river, we wished the trip was longer!Written July 23, 2024
- CatherineR9390 contributionsGreat fun guides and great experience for all your familyWell organised great first whitewater rafting experience. The guides were all excellent and looked after everyone. We felt safe - the views of the river, waterfalls and mountains are incredible. Our raft guide Thomas was fantastic - thank youWritten July 22, 2024
- neilsV4103DJ0 contributionsAwesome raftingGreat for families, we had 7 kids and four adults split across two boats. Guides were awesome and shared some great factsWritten July 22, 2024
- chris_davis_19590 contributionsA great evening wildlife tourKelli was a very informative and interesting tour guide. Her passion for the park and its wildlife was obvious. We saw lots of wildlife including a black bear with 2 cubs, elk, deer, marmot, osprey and 2 young bald eagles in their nest. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable tour and well worth the money.Written July 21, 2024
- P8005JLmichellem0 contributionsSurprisingly awesome!We did this tour and I was slightly skeptical that we would actually see anything. Boy was I wrong. The tour was AMAZING. Sam was our guide and was incredibly knowledgeable and charismatic. My family of four (2 children 11 and 7) enjoyed the entire trip. We saw a mama black bear and two cubs, multiple elk and bull elk and some calves, 2 moose, a white tailed buck, and two immature bald eagles. Sam even let us try buffalo berries which my kids thought was great. Thank you for such an amazing tour!Written July 19, 2024
- V2511JBalicer0 contributionsGreat family experience of rafting for the first timeA great family trip with our two teenagers - Francois was funny and super competent, the safety briefing was fab and we would highly recommend the whole experience especially for those (like us) trying rafting for the first time!Written July 19, 2024
- joshualX4254XH0 contributionsA JASPER ABSOLUTE MUSTAbsolutely amazing adventure, Maligne Adventures was beyond amazing. Our guide Greg was simply the best, Could not even begin to ask for better over all service or experience.Written July 18, 2024
- 723nikkit0 contributionsWhite water rafting funWe went as a family of 3, Seb was in charge of our boat and he looked after us very well. It was exciting and fun but we felt safe.Written July 18, 2024
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JenE1031
New York, New York, United States85 contributions
Jul 2022
This tour was a great way to experience Maligne Lake, Spirit Island and see several animals along the way. We were lucky enough to spot bears, elk, big horned sheep, bald eagles, mule deer and marmots. Our driver (I think his name was Tom) was knowledgable about where the best chances to spot wildlife would be and gave us time to photograph them (safely from inside the vehicle). Due to our numerous wildlife stops, we had less time to explore Maligne Lake (a fair trade off).
While the stop at Maligne Canyon was nice, it could have been 1/2 the time and we could have explored on our own. I wish we time at Medicine Lake as well, as we were only allowed a 2 minute photo op.
Our excellent boat captains were Delilah and Shauna. They were incredibly knowledgable about the geology as well as the indigenous history. They were able to answer any questions the group had. I do wish we had more than 15 minutes to spend looking at Spirit Island, but I understand they have to keep to a schedule.
Overall, I'd recommend this tour for someone who is interested in spotting wildlife (not sure we could have done it on our own!) and for those looking to see Spirit Island, as a cruise is the only way to see it.
While the stop at Maligne Canyon was nice, it could have been 1/2 the time and we could have explored on our own. I wish we time at Medicine Lake as well, as we were only allowed a 2 minute photo op.
Our excellent boat captains were Delilah and Shauna. They were incredibly knowledgable about the geology as well as the indigenous history. They were able to answer any questions the group had. I do wish we had more than 15 minutes to spend looking at Spirit Island, but I understand they have to keep to a schedule.
Overall, I'd recommend this tour for someone who is interested in spotting wildlife (not sure we could have done it on our own!) and for those looking to see Spirit Island, as a cruise is the only way to see it.
Written July 28, 2022
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Rlawati
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Kelly was our tour guide and she made the experience very informative and enjoyable.
The bus ride was comfortable while she was explaining about the surrounding environment. We saw Elk, 4 types of dears, moose and a black bear. She stopped and made sure that we see them closely and take good pictures. The Maligne lake cruse was nice and Spirit island views are breathtaking. After that she took us to the Maligne lake canyon and we did the trail together and that was nice too. She picked us from our hotel and dropped us back there at the end. We loved the whole experience!
The bus ride was comfortable while she was explaining about the surrounding environment. We saw Elk, 4 types of dears, moose and a black bear. She stopped and made sure that we see them closely and take good pictures. The Maligne lake cruse was nice and Spirit island views are breathtaking. After that she took us to the Maligne lake canyon and we did the trail together and that was nice too. She picked us from our hotel and dropped us back there at the end. We loved the whole experience!
Written July 14, 2020
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Hello and thank you for taking the time to review your recent Wildlife and Waterfalls tour with Maligne Adventures. Great to hear that you enjoyed your experience and got to view a variety of wildlife. We will be certain to pass your comment on to Kelli as well.
Regards
Trevor
Written July 17, 2020
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Ty
2 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Well worth the time, we learned a lot about the lake, the history of the area and how the first person "Curly" who settled the area. The view of Spirt Island and the "Hall of the Gods" were amazing. Our tour guide Amelia was super knowledgeable of the area and really funny. She made it really enjoyable. Jordan was the ship captain and very friendly. Our family were very happy we took the time to go see the island. Also we went in June 2021 and it was not crowded which made it really private and felt secluded in the mountains which magnifies the Beauty of the mountains.
Written June 14, 2021
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Hi Tyson
Thanks for your review of your trip with Maligne Adventures. Maligne Lake is truly the highlight of any visit to Jasper and area. Great that the guides kept you entertained and informed. We will be certain to pass your comments on to them, they will appreciate such positive feedback.
Regards
Trevor
Written June 19, 2021
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Betty S
43 contributions
Aug 2021
Favorite part of the trip is we that we got to sit back and relax. Although it was raining lightly and the temperature was around 8 degrees, we enjoyed the tour, our guide was experienced, friendly and a good driver. I Highly recommend the tour for those who want to see that part of Jasper, sit back and relax.
Written September 2, 2021
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Good Morning Betty
Thanks for taking the time to review your Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Maligne Adventures. As you commented, it is a great opportunity to 'sit back and relax' and leave the driving to us. We will be certain to pass your comments on to our guide.
Regards
Trevor
Written September 5, 2021
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Marlene S
6 contributions
Aug 2021
We had Sam and Jordan R. as our tour guides. It was a 1st time experience and we had a group of 7 people. We had a lot of laughs. Sam shared important information about the lake and the mountains and the native land. We would highly recommend this tour to any one. We also would encourage tourist to take a trip with Sam and Jordan they are so relaxed and easy to be in the company of. Thanks for the experience!
Written August 11, 2021
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Good morning
Thank you for taking our Wildlife and Waterfalls tour with Maligne Adventures. Great to hear that the Pursuit staff at Maligne Lake kept you informed and entertained during your boat cruise.
Regards
Trevor
Written August 14, 2021
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cssmetana
16 contributions
We had a wonderful tour with our guide/ driver. He was well informed about the area and the sights both from the vehicle and on the tour of the gorge and waterfall. He made sure his tour was boarded first on the boat ride and gave clear instructions as to meeting points. He also did his very best to give us the best views and photo time when we encountered elk, a cow moose and a family of bighorn sheep. He answered all our groups questions and was especially kind to a young boy.on the tour.
Written September 30, 2022
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Laura A
2 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
While the scenery was beyond beautiful, the best part if this tour was our guides. Our land guide Trevor was completely informed about the flora, fauna, geology and history of the area. Our lake guide Becca was funny and equally informative and our captain gave us a safe and fun journey out to Spirit Island and back. We would recommend this tour and these guides to everyone.
Worth every cent.
Worth every cent.
Written September 14, 2021
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Graham D
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Couples
This was the highlight of our two weeks in Canada! Our guide Jamie was very very knowledgeable and he ensured we had the best possible chance of seeing wildlife. We saw two black bears, a moose and her calf and two bald eagles. The trip was well organised with collection and drop off at Whistlers Campground on schedule. Whilst we were fortunate with the weather the boat trip again was excellent with Cam & Delilah affording us spectacular views of the mountains at Lake Maligne.
Written June 5, 2023
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Thank you for joining Maligne Adventures for the 5.5 hour Maligne Valley wildlife and waterfalls with lake cruise. Maligne Valley is defiantly a fan favourite, especially when you get to hang out with Guide Jamie. Wow what a wildlife experience! You saw all the good stuff through out the day. Thank you for letting us know how your positive experience was!
Written June 17, 2023
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Kyle
2 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
If you have your own vehicle save your money and skip out on this. The guide added no benefit to the trip, they were very condescending, unpleasant, and unfriendly. If you want to do the lake cruise to spirit island book it separately from this experience if able.
Written September 17, 2022
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Paula M
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Couples
Nice tour overall with all the great scenery you would want. Our tour guide and driver was Kate and I was impressed with how she could drive the bus so well while keeping up an almost non-stop flow of verbal information. '
Our one criticism of the excursion was that we thought a little too much was attempted in the way of extra stops to see lakes, etc. This limited the time available for the main advertised attractions. I was really wanting to do the skywalk, but when we got there, we parked at the end of the parking lot, and we were told that we had only 20 minutes before the bus would need to leave. I looked at the walk to the end with the see through overlook, and realized that I would never be able to make it down and back in 20 minutes, as I cannot walk very fast. Had our driver not needed to save time for the two more stops she made at the end which are not even listed as stops, she could have let us have more time for one of the advertised events on this tour.
Our one criticism of the excursion was that we thought a little too much was attempted in the way of extra stops to see lakes, etc. This limited the time available for the main advertised attractions. I was really wanting to do the skywalk, but when we got there, we parked at the end of the parking lot, and we were told that we had only 20 minutes before the bus would need to leave. I looked at the walk to the end with the see through overlook, and realized that I would never be able to make it down and back in 20 minutes, as I cannot walk very fast. Had our driver not needed to save time for the two more stops she made at the end which are not even listed as stops, she could have let us have more time for one of the advertised events on this tour.
Written July 2, 2023
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Hi I will be staying in Valemount between 10 t the 13 June looking to book my question is do you pick up from Hotel in Valemount. We are looking for the 13th.
Written February 19, 2024
Von wann bis wann geht diese tour
Gibt es am Montag eine tour?
Written June 12, 2022
Von wann bis wann geht diese Reise?
Gibt es am Montag eine Möglichkeit?
Written June 12, 2022
We will be staying outside Jasper National Park at YOHOme Chalet which is about 3 hours away I guess? What are departure timings available on July 1st, 2022?
Written May 2, 2022
The Maligne canyon. This is not the Niagara but still water falls.
Written August 7, 2021
Wanting to visit in August, how cold will it be on this cruise. I see snow and ice so we want to be prepared for any cold temperatures we might encounter.
Written June 28, 2021
Someone mentioned the walk to canyon was steep - I’m not a strong walker ...should I be concerned?
Written August 29, 2019
If you are on the tour you will only be going to the first and second bridges and not to all six of them. The first one is relatively flat. There are a few inclines.. Going to the second bridge also involves an incline. However there is an alternative route from the parking lot to the second bridge that is shorter. Altogether the walking is less than a mile. Going on a walk with ski or walking poles are a great way to see the falls and still keep your balance on the pathways. Also contact the tour company to voice any of your concerns. The tour companies were very helpful.
Written September 1, 2019
I reserved this your for Aug 25th for 4 people, and need to cancel as our trip has been cancelled. Who do I contact Boo!king number is GYG76813757.
Written June 26, 2019
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