Things to do in Jasper, Canadian Rockies: The Best Bus Tours

Enjoy one of the most scenic drives and take some breathtaking photos while you’re at it! This 7 days road trip is a picture-perfect way to experience Canada’s natural beauty. You will leave from Vancouver and drive through the Rockies to Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff and Yoho national parks, while enjoying stunning hikes, beautiful lakes and hot springs, breathtaking mountains and amazing wildlife while staying in world-class hostels). Add to that beautiful fall colours, less crowds, the first snowfalls frosting the mountain tops, and more wildlife activity as they prepare for the winter. Your guide, with over 20 years of hiking and guiding experience, will guide you through various hiking trails of different levels, while on a fun and a safe road trip. With small groups and plenty of one-on-one photoshoots and lessons, you’ll learn all about landscape photography and how to capture the majesty of nature wherever you are.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, National Park fees, Professional photographer guide, Professionally led hiking and camping experience, Transportation

Exclusions: Activities like canoe rentals, gondola tickets, Food and drinks, Upgrade in accommodation to hotel/hostel, Gratuities

An excellent choice for those who want to join a Canadian Rockies tour from Vancouver, and finish in Calgary! The many beautiful stops will include Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise - all the “can’t miss” highlights of the Canadian Rockies. A very attractive feature of the tour is that our hotels are located in the heart of each town. This way, there’s no time wasted on a long commute to the main attractions, and instead we have more time to enjoy Jasper, Banff, and Lake Louise at our leisure. Because this is a one-way trip from Vancouver to Calgary, guests can also choose to extend their stay in Banff or Lake Louise by a few days.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4-day delxe coach tour, 3 nights hotel accommodation, National Park Pass, Rocky Mountain information package, Complimentary book of the Canadian Rockies, Services of a tour director, Tax

Exclusions: Optional Activities:Ice Explorer Tour, Glacier Skywalk, Banff Gondola, Gratuities

Calgary or Edmonton have become two great cities to explore before joining your long-awaited Canadian Rockies holiday. Visit the stunning towns of Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise as well as many other scenic sights. You may choose to spend another extra day or two to explore more of Jasper - Maligne Lake and the Jasper SkyTram are great additions to enhance your experience. Your tour ends in Vancouver.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3-day delxe coach tour, Tranfer from Calgary or Edmoton to Jasper, 3 nights hotel accommodation, Park Pass/Toll Fees, Rocky Mountain information package, Complimentary book of the Canadian Rockies, Services of a tour director, Tax

Exclusions: Optional Activities:Ice Explorer Tour, Glacier Skywalk, Banff Gondola, Gratuities

Our Coho tour really packs a punch! This 5 day one-way trip from Vancouver to Banff takes you from the Coast Mountains, and through the Okanagan desert, before climbing into the glacial valleys of Banff and Jasper National Parks in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Take in some amazing sights of crashing waterfalls, turquoise lakes, and stunning mountain ranges on this unforgettable Rocky Mountain tour. You’ll even get to try Indigenous cuisine. The perfect short trip if you want to get a feel for the real Canada! Note: the Coho is the first 5 days of the 8 day Caribou tour. Some of your fellow travellers will have already travelled together on one of our longer combination tours, and some will be continuing back to Vancouver after you finish. tour. Moose tours are designed for 18 to 39 year olds, but we welcome all adventurous travellers that are 18+.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, 4 nights accommodation in mixed gender, hostel dorm-style rooms, Moose Bus transportation, Services of a professional & fun tour guide/driver, Paddleboarding on Skaha Lake, National Park fees

Exclusions: Meals except as indicated under Inclusions, Optional activities

The 8 day Caribou tour is a great way to see the Canadian Rocky Mountains and the highlights of southern British Columbia. Travel the world famous Icefields Parkway and visit Banff, Jasper and Yoho National Parks on our most popular tour. Hiking in the mountains, swimming in stunning lakes, chasing waterfalls, spotting wildlife, and exploring Indigenous cultures await. And get your thrill (or chill) on by trying some of the optional activities! Note: some of your fellow travellers will have already travelled together on one of our longer combination tours. Moose tours are designed for 18 to 39 year olds, but we welcome all adventurous travellers that are 18+.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 7 nights accommodation in mixed gender, hostel dorm-style rooms, Moose Bus transportation, Services of a professional & fun tour guide/driver, Paddleboarding on Skaha Lake, National Park fees, Guided tour of Tuckkwiowhum Village Indigenous heritage site

Exclusions: Meals except as indicated under Inclusions, Optional activities

Explore the largest national park in the Rockies. At the edge of the Columbia Icefield, hop out to explore a small corner of the largest icefield in North America and consider optional tours to the Ice Explorer and Columbia Icefield Skywalk experiencing the heart of the incredible Icefields Parkway, one of the largest non-polar ice fields in the world. Climb on board an all-terrain Ice Explorer and head on to the surface of the Athabasca Glacier. Walk on, feel and drink from the ancient ice while you learn about glaciers and icefields. Continuing on Skywalk to view features waterfalls, wildlife, fossils and more on an exciting 1-kilometre walkway that leads to a platform where glass is all that separates you from a 918-foot (280 m) drop. You will enjoy the town of Jasper’s beautiful sights, Maligne Canyon and the crystal blue waters of Maligne Lake. At Maligne Lake you have a chance to take an unforgettable cruise to Spirit Island (Optional).

Inclusions: Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Gratuities, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Hotel accommodations, Bilingual English Tour Guide

Exclusions: Lunch and Dinner are not include but Lunch package is available, Optional admission package is not include (ex: Snocoach, Skywalk and Maligne Lake Cruise), Personal expense and travel insurance

Explore the best of the Canadian Rockies with a Local Guide. This amazing tour will take you from the beautiful city of Vancouver on the Pacific Northwest to the famed majestic Canadian Rockies in Alberta. At the Canadian Rockies, be awed by the size of the mountain ranges and peaks; the sheer beauty of its canyons, waterfalls, turquoise lakes; its mighty glaciers; and unique flora and fauna. You will visit Banff, Jasper, Athabasca Glacier, Lake Louise, Lake Moraine, Lake Peyto, Johnston Canyon, and Maligne Lake. Enjoy hiking, biking, whitewater rafting, or a lake cruise. At Kamloops, see unique arid desert landscape, flora and fauna. Trek up canyons; walk iced trails; canoe on turquoise lakes; ride gondolas, dog sleds, and monster vehicle. View wildlife. NOTE: You have to arrange your own accommodation in Golden, Banff, Jasper & Kamloops. Alternatively, we can arrange your accommodation and you pay when you check out.

Inclusions: Private tour, just you and your group, Private driver/guide, Insightful live commentary in English on board, tailored to your group's interest, Private transport by air-conditioned luxurious Mercedes Benz Sprinter van, Bottled water, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Winery tour and wine tasting in Kamloops, Entrance fees to the Yoho National Park, Banff National Park, and Jasper National Park, Entrance to the Cave & Basin Historic Site, Banff, Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain, Banff

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel accommodation (you have to book your own accommodation), All other out of pocket expenses

Explore the true Canada with our 3 day Athabasca tour! We’ll be travelling along the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic roads in the world, through the Rocky Mountains in Banff and Jasper National Parks! You’ll discover amazing glacial lakes (like Peyto Lake), snow-capped mountain peaks, pristine rivers, and thunderous waterfalls, all while keeping an eye out for Canada’s diverse wildlife, like bears, elk, moose and bighorn sheep. We’ll get you off the bus for hikes, swimming, and of course for those Insta-moments! Note: the Athabasca is the middle 3 days of the 8 day Caribou tour. Some of your fellow travellers will have started together in Vancouver before you join them, and some will be continuing back to Vancouver after you finish. Moose tours are designed for 18 to 39 year olds, but we welcome all adventurous travellers that are 18+.

Inclusions: Dinner, Services of a professional & fun tour guide/driver, Moose bus transportation, National Park fees, 2 nights of accommodation in mixed gender, hostel dorm-style rooms

Exclusions: Meals except as listed under Inclusions, Optional activities

Circle West has been our best selling tour since 1999, and covers the must-see attractions of the Rockies. Your hotels are cradled in the midst of the majestic mountains of the Rockies; with Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, providing opportunities to soak in the charm of these towns of yesteryear. The highlights between the stops include world famous turquoise lakes, deep canyons, thundering waterfalls, and vast glaciers that give the Rockies their legendary scenery. Our deluxe coach will comfortably takes you to most popular highlights, while our mountain tour guide brings these regions to life. For affordability and exceptional quality, Circle West fits the discerning travelers' choice.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4-day delxe coach tour, 3 nights hotel accommodation, National Park Pass, Rocky Mountain information package, Complimentary book of the Canadian Rockies, Services of a tour director, Tax

Exclusions: Optional Activities:Ice Explorer Tour, Glacier Skywalk, Banff Gondola, Upper Hot Springs, Gratuities

Discover why the Maligne Valley is the highlight of any visit to Jasper National Park. On this breathtakingly scenic 5.5 hour tour, take in impressive waterfalls at Maligne Canyon before continuing up the valley to Medicine Lake. Along the way, watch for iconic Canadian wildlife, frequently spotted in this area. Arriving at the valley's jewel, Maligne Lake, you'll experience the wild beauty of this vast wilderness on a 90-minute scenic boat cruise to Spirit Island.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected locations, Guide, Transport by comfortable minibus

Exclusions: Food and drinks (available to purchase at Maligne Lake)