Jasper National Park Tour: Maligne Valley, Medicine Lake and Spirit Island
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover Jasper National Park’s spectacular Maligne Valley on a 6-hour adventure with an expert guide. During stops at Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake, you’ll look for wildlife and learn about the human and natural history in this part of the Canadian Rockies. You’ll see stunning scenery throughout the day and have plenty of opportunities to take photos and short walks. At Maligne Lake, choose to take a boat cruise to Spirit Island or a guided walk along the lakeshore.
**Please note the guided walk does not include Spirit Island, you must select BOAT option for this tour to see Spirit Island**
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Contents of tours may vary due to weather and road conditions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop off
Gratuities
Lunch
What To Expect
Medicine Lake
You will take a drive along the Maligne Valley road, gorgeous scenic road that winds through a dramatic mountain and forest landscape. Medicine Lake is famous for ‘vanishing’ every summer, the result of an extensive underground karst system — one of the largest in the world. This is definitely worth a photo
Maligne Lake
From Medicine Lake you’ll follow the road to gorgeous Maligne Lake where you’ll have a choice of a boat cruise to Spirit Island or a 2-mile (3.2km) guided hike on an easy and level trail Please Note: Spirit Island can only be seen by water and is only available to visit by choosing the Boat Cruise not the Guided Hike If you choose the hiking option, you’ll follow your guide on the Mary Schaffer Loop trail, which skirts the shore of Maligne Lake to a beautiful viewpoint with interpretive displays and benches before continuing into the trees and back to your starting point. If you choose to take the boat cruise, you will board a comfortable enclosed boat with large windows for a scenic tour on Maligne Lake. Your boat will stop at Spirit Island, a small gem in the lake, where you’ll have time for photos and a short stroll. **Please note this is NOT included for guests who choose the WALK option**
Options
Tour including a Boat Cruise
Tour departs at 8:30am and ends with a boat cruise to Spirit Island
Pickup included
Tour including a Guided Hike
Tour departs at 8:30am and ends with a guided hike along the Mary Schaffer Loop
Pickup included
Reviews
447 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour and guide!
Michael B,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Yvonne with Sun Dog was fantastic! She was so informative, friendly and interesting. The information on the tour was as impressive as the destinations. I highly recommend the tour if the Maligne Valley as well as Medicine Lake, and if you get Yvonne as your guide, even better!
Trip to Maligne Lake
Michelle J,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
4.00Excellent friendly guide. Good trip with various stops on the way. Saw some wildlife as well as the boat trip to Spirit Island.
Wonderful
David D,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour was amazing. The driver and tour guide was kind and patient. We even saw 3 elk and eagles! We had a great time!
We had an amazing trip to...
Echo R,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an amazing trip to Moline Lake for our cruise on the lake with Jeffrey. He was very informative and we had a great time. Kyla and Liam were great on the cruise and Liam was very very informative. Thank you all so much for a wonderful day.
Remarkable tour experience
Lorena E,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Take Sundog tours. The guide JAN was remarkable and welcoming. Our tour to the Spirit is a priceless experience. Seeing the beauty of nature and hearing the stories juat refreshes the soul. Seb our captain kept us safe and Leah our guide was knowledgeable. They are so friendly and very welcoming.
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