Hiking Tours in Jasper: Book These 7 First

1.Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks

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

Join an ACMG-certified IceWalks guide for a three-hour, five-kilometer walk onto the Athabasca Glacier. You’ll ride a short shuttle from the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, use provided micro-spikes, and explore crevasses, mill wells, meltwater streams, and icefalls. Guides including Mike, Stu, Nick, and others keep the pace steady and explain how the ice changes.

“This is hands down one of the best experiences of our Banff trip. Nick is an amazing guide who helped us with the necessary gear, kept us entertained with the history & facts about the glacier and his expert guidance. He adjusts the hRead more”

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2.Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Lakeshore Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 239 reviews · from $77Best value

Travel by small minibus from Jasper into the Maligne Valley with guides such as Jake, Sam, Kathryn, and Jamie. Look for elk, moose, bears, eagles, and other wildlife, stop at Medicine Lake, and take an easy 2 to 3 kilometer guided walk at Maligne Lake. Maligne Canyon may be replaced by alternate viewpoints during repairs.

“Wonderful Guides and experience was amazing wish we could have seen more animals but understand that they are not around that much this time of year”

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3.Jasper Wildlife and Sightseeing Tour with Maligne Lake Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $81

Travel 45 kilometers through Jasper National Park with guides such as Sam, Catherine, Josh, and Jake. Learn about geology, wildlife, and the 2024 wildfire, stop at Medicine Lake, and take a guided 2 to 3 kilometer hike beside Maligne Lake. Wildlife sightings are possible, but never guaranteed.

“Kelly was our guide and she was AMAZING! She was energetic, extremely knowledgeable, and fun to talk to. She was able to engage my two young children (8 and 11 years old) and made the walk fun for them. She was so good at spotting the wild animals!! We saw 3 moose, a bald eagle, and a bear on our tour. Highly recommend!”

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4.Tread Lightly Glacier Hikes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $138

Hike across the Athabasca Glacier with an ACMG-certified guide from Rockaboo Mountain Adventures. Groups are capped at 10, and poles, crampons, and footwear are provided. Expect glacier science, meltwater channels, crevasses, mountain views, and a roughly four-hour outing. Guides such as Shep, Max, Eric, Sara, and Simon have earned especially warm praise.

“What an amazing experience. Sara was a fantastic guide. We were able to repel down into a crevasse and loved every minute. Enjoyed the 1+ mile hike to get out to the glacier. Learned a lot about the glaciers”

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5.Canadian Rockies: Helicopter Flight with Exploration Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · from $272

Take a 20, 30, or 55-minute helicopter flight from Cline River Heliport over glaciers, lakes, waterfalls, and 10,000-foot peaks. Land near the Cline River for a guided one-hour hike to Twin Falls, then fly back over Abraham Lake. Groups are limited to six, with English commentary from the pilot.

“Absolutely brilliant! Our pilot, Will was so friendly and knowledgeable about the area. The helicopter ride was excellent and it was so quiet and peaceful where we landed. The snow shoeing was really fun through the forest and it was all round just an amazing experience! Would highly recommend”

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6.Columbia Icefield: Guided Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · from $96

Spend three hours walking onto Athabasca Glacier with an ACMG-certified English-speaking guide. You’ll cover 5 km, gain 200 metres, use crampons, and learn about crevasses, mill wells, meltwater, and glacier change. Guides such as Pete, Troy, Stu, and Corin are praised for clear explanations and careful support.

“Larry was incredibly knowledgable and interesting. We highly recommend this tour over the big buses.”

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7.Full Day Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $154

Spend about six hours hiking the Athabasca Glacier with IceWalks and an ACMG-certified guide such as Nick, Troy, or Jason. Walk 10 km round trip from the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre to the glacier’s icefalls, spotting crevasses, mill wells, blue ice, and meltwater streams. Crampons and some rain gear are supplied, but bring lunch and warm layers.

“Absolutely amazing. We booked the night before because it was SO hot in Banff. We wanted to do the 3 hour tour but it was sold out so we did the 6. SO glad we did. If you are moderately fit, you should be okay. It’s a long walk but truly oRead more”

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