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Jasper Evening Wildlife Tour

Name: Jasper Evening Wildlife Tour
Brand: Maligne Adventures
SKU: 5400P3
Price: 63.49 USD
Rating: 4.5 (345 reviews)

Badge of ExcellenceJasper, Canada

3 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

In the cool and quiet evening climate, Jasper’s wildlife comes out in force. Experience Jasper National Park at this special time of day on an evening wildlife tour led by an expert guide. Travel around the park with ease and visit seasonal spots inhabited by grizzly bears, mountain goats, pocket-sized squirrels, and more. This small-group tour, limited to 15 people, includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Evening wildlife tour of Jasper National Park from Jasper
An informative tour designed for lovers of nature and wildlife
Travel to seasonal spots in the hope of spotting wildlife such as mountain goats, grizzly bears, and squirrels
Admire evergreen forests, mountain passes, and natural hot springs
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included

What's Included

Professional and highly knowledgeable guide
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected locations
Transport by comfortable minibus

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Two Brothers Totem Pole
416 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada
Central 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 points

Select a pickup point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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 Resort, 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).

What To Expect

Your tour begins with pickup from your Jasper hotel at a prearranged time. After boarding a minibus, meander into the valley and admire views of mountain passes and untouched wilderness.

Your guide provides commentary that details the flora and fauna of Jasper National Park and takes you to seasonal spots inhabited by native wildlife. With luck, observe grizzly bears, mountain goats, elk, moose, squirrels, and eagles in their natural environment.

Your tour concludes with hotel drop-off.

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Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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.

Viewing will be primarily from inside the minibus however, at the discretion of your guide there may be times where you have the option to step outside at viewpoints. A small amount of walking may be involved.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
This tour is not recommended for young children: The Wildlife Tour is typically geared more towards adults, providing educational commentary along the way. While wildlife sightings are frequent, the experience differs significantly from a zoo visit. Due to the unpredictable nature of wild animals, sightings occur intermittently during the 3-hour tour and vary from day to day. Based on our observations, young children often become restless as there are no scheduled stops on this vehicle-based tour. Therefore, we recommend a minimum age of 5 years. Although not recommended, children and infants under 5 years old are welcome, provided a seat is purchased for them at the child rate (all passengers regardless of age are required to be allocated a seat on the bus). For those bringing infants, we recommend bringing a baby carrier which can be secured with the provided seat belts on our buses.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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.

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Featured review

JennyCozins

Kelli was an excellent guide and she found 2 black bears, lots of elk, deer and even male and female mousse for us and a baby mousse! We also learned lots from her.

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Maybe lucky but fantastic experience

Doreen_J, Dec 2023

We visited in early September when wildlife was active so we saw lots of elk and deer but the highlight was the bear who was on his way into town for an evening forage. To be up close to such an animal was a real privilege. Note though that you never get off the minibus to view the animals which I think is fair as he animals welfare should come first. Our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable so the three or so hours flew by. He went out of his way to find wildlife for us and didn't disappoint. I would recommend this trip as a good way of seeing more of the area surrounding Jasper first and foremost. The fact we saw so many animals even surprised our guide somewhat so I think we were just lucky to a certain extent but it was an excellent experience as a result. Maligne Adventures is a good company being reliable and well-organised so I would definitely recommend them too.

Guide put in a lot of effort to try and see as much as we could!

demibuchanan9, Oct 2023

Given this tour is based on knowledge of usual stomping grounds for animals and luck, I really appreciated that the guide did everything they could with the allotted hours driving us to try and find all animals —and I was surprised by how long they gave us to stop and take photos. Much appreciated!

An amazing way to get up...

Adam_K, Oct 2023

An amazing way to get up close and personal with brown bears. The small groups and topless jeeps are just perfect for viewing. We saw 7 bears and I highly recommend this tour!

Wild night out!!

Victoria_C, Oct 2023

Ross was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable and we were lucky enough to see elk, moose, bald eagle, mule deers and mountain goats

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for choosing our Maligne Valley Wildlife & Waterfalls Tour & Cruise, and for sharing your positive experience with Ross as your tour guide. We're delighted to hear that Ross's knowledge and expertise added value to your journey and that you were fortunate enough to encounter such a variety of wildlife, including elk, moose, bald eagles, mule deers, and mountain goats. Jasper National Park is indeed a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, and we're thrilled you got to witness the richness of its fauna. We appreciate your kind words and hope that the memories you made on this tour stay with you.

It's up to the Wildlife

Linda_P, Sep 2023

Just be aware that you only get out of the coach for a restroom break as you're not allowed to get off the coach to view the wildlife. So don't go dressed for outdoors, it gets very hot in the coach. Also, as Jake our driver and excellent tour guide said, it's all up to the wildlife for this tour - nothing is guaranteed. We did though manage to see moose, elk and deer.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

You're absolutely right; wildlife sightings are unpredictable, and while we cannot guarantee specific sightings, our guides, like Jake, do their best to provide a memorable experience for our guests. It's great to hear that you managed to see moose, elk, and deer during your tour.We appreciate your feedback and hope that you consider joining us again in the future for another wildlife adventure.

Fabulous Evening Wildlife Tour! 6 different kinds of wild animals in their natural habitat!!

abcsoprano, Sep 2023

Guide & Driver, Kelly, was great, very knowledgable, a wildlife photographer & biologist! We were so lucky to see 2 black bears, 2 elk, 13 curly horned sheep, 1 bald eagle, 3 very white mountain goats, & 2 moose!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience with Kelly as your guide and driver. It's fantastic to hear that Kelly's knowledge and expertise, as a wildlife photographer and biologist, contributed to your tour. You were indeed very lucky to have seen such a diverse range of wildlife during your tour, including black bears, elk, big horn sheep, a bald eagle, mountain goats, and moose. Those sightings must have made your tour truly exceptional.

Great tour.

Graeme_K, Sep 2023

We saw moose elk & deer thanks to Jake.He was very informative and had a lot of humour in his presentation, Jake went out of his way and extended our tour to make sure we saw animals.Thanks Jake well done..

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience with Jake as your guide. It's wonderful to hear that Jake's informative and humorous presentation added to your tour experience. Jake's dedication to ensuring you had the opportunity to see moose, elk, and deer is truly commendable. We're thrilled to know that you had such a positive and enjoyable experience with him.

Excellent guide knew where to spot deer, elk, and moose!

f1race43, Sep 2023

Kelly, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and knew the best places to look for wildlife. We saw deer, elk, and moose during our tour in September. Spring is the best time to spot bears, so it was not surprising that we did not see any in September. Kelly was very experienced (7 years in Jasper) and respected the regulations regarding animal encounters (we could photograph from the bus door and windows, but could not get off the bus to move closer). There was a nice bathroom break at the 6th bridge over Maligne Canyon which also allowed a chance to stretch about 2/3 of the way through the tour.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience with Kelly as your guide. It's fantastic to hear that Kelly's extensive knowledge and expertise led to successful wildlife sightings during your tour in September. We're pleased that you found the bathroom break and chance to stretch during the tour convenient and enjoyable.

Lots of wildlife!

Annette_B, Sep 2023

Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We saw several moose, several bears, deer and elk! Everything we were hoping for.

Recommended!

Misha_D, Sep 2023

Efficiently organised tour with a friendly and very knowledgeable guide. We did not spot all the wildlife I hoped for, but it was not for lack of trying. All in all a great and recommended tour!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your tour experience. We're pleased to hear that you found the tour efficiently organized and that you had a friendly and knowledgeable guide. Wildlife Can be very unpredictable and we appreciate that you could tell the guide was trying their hardest!

TERRIBLE, will be requesting a refund!

Robert_M, Sep 2023

Charging around main roads and car parks expecting an animal to jump out. No structure to the tour, guide had no viewing points or prepared with binoculars, full of rambling stories and ending up in back streets of Jasper looking for bears

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your tour experience. We sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations and that you felt the tour lacked structure and focus. Our goal is to provide informative and enjoyable experiences, and it appears that we fell short of that during your tour. We appreciate your comments, as they help us improve our services for the future.

A good trip but the animals were limited

JohnK_S, Sep 2023

Driver's non stop commentary was excellent to make up for limited number of animals seen (it seems most don't work on a Saturday!)

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for your feedback on your tour experience. We appreciate your understanding that wildlife sightings can be unpredictable, and we're glad to hear that the driver's non-stop commentary added value to your tour. We're committed to providing informative and engaging commentary to enhance our guests' experience, and we're pleased that it made up for the limited number of animals seen during your tour. Saturday Seems to be a great day off with the amount of people around :)

Fab, fab, fab!

JennyCozins, Sep 2023

Kelli was an excellent guide and she found 2 black bears, lots of elk, deer and even male and female mousse for us and a baby mousse! We also learned lots from her.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience with Kelli as your guide. It's wonderful to hear that she was excellent and that you had the opportunity to see two black bears, lots of elk, deer, male and female moose, and even a baby moose during your tour. Learning from your guide and gaining insights into the wildlife and the area is a key part of our tours, and we're glad that Kelli provided you with valuable information.

Amazing trip!

Katherine_W, Sep 2023

Jake did an amazing job. Saw lots of elks, some big horn sheep, and a black bear! The trip was over 3 hrs, but it was totally worth it!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience with Jake on your wildlife tour. It's fantastic to hear that he did an amazing job, and your wildlife sightings, including elks, big horn sheep, and a black bear, must have made the trip truly memorable. We appreciate your feedback on the tour's duration and are thrilled that you found it to be completely worthwhile.

Great Tour! Saw so much wildlife!

Kevin_C, Sep 2023

We saw so much! Two large Elks, so many types of deer and a Bull Moose! Enjoyed our host Kelly. She was knowledgeable and shared so much interesting information on wildlife and the area. Would definitely recommend this tour. Actually wish we would have done earlier in our trip with all the information we learned on our tour.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

We greatly appreciate your kind words about Kelli, your guide. Providing knowledge and interesting information about wildlife and the area is something we aim for, and it's fantastic to know that Kelli excelled in this regard. We're honored to receive your recommendation. If you ever decide to explore more of the area's wildlife and landscapes, we'd be thrilled to have you join us again for another enriching adventure.

Saw the brown black bear...

Kevin_B, Sep 2023

Saw the brown black bear and cubs on route to Malign. A Marmot and a Beautiful rainbow at Malign lake. Chloe was an excellent guide full of information

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience from your trip to Maligne Lake. It sounds like you had a fantastic time with wildlife sightings and the beauty of a rainbow at Malign Lake. We're pleased to hear that Chloe, your guide, made your journey even more enjoyable with her wealth of information and expertise. Sharing knowledge about the area and its wildlife is something we take pride in, and it's great to know that Chloe excelled in this regard.

Evening wildlife tour in Maligne valley near Jasper.

Jeremy_H, Sep 2023

Chloe our guide was fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic and safety conscious. She knew all the best places to spot wildlife and we saw 2 adult black bears and three cubs in a tree, bull elk and females, a marmot, pika, osprey and possible eagle sighting.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for sharing your fantastic wildlife tour experience with us. It's wonderful to hear that Chloe, your guide, left such a positive impression on you. Chloe's expertise, enthusiasm, and commitment to safety are truly commendable qualities that we value in our guides. It's evident that her knowledge and experience contributed significantly to your tour.Seeing two adult black bears and three cubs in a tree, along with other wildlife like bull elk, females, a marmot, pika, osprey, and possibly an eagle, must have made for an unforgettable journey into the natural world.

Kendra was amazing thank you so much.

Siobhan_O, Sep 2023

See the bear at the end of the tour. Kendra was so knowledgeable and great guide. The scenery wad amazing

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for sharing your Evening Wildlife tour experience with us. It's fantastic to hear that you had the opportunity to see a bear at the end of the tour and that Kendra left a positive impression on you. Thanks again for choosing our tour at Maligne Adventiures.

Recommended

Ashley_M, Sep 2023

Knowledgeable guide, with plenty of opportunities to take pictures. Great short tour for those who don't have much free time to see the area.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your recent tour with us. We're delighted to hear that you found our guide knowledgeable and that you had plenty of opportunities to capture memories through photographs. We hope to see you again in Jasper National Park.

Fantastic!

Kelly_B, Sep 2023

Tour guide Kelly was excellent! Saw plenty of elk, sadly no bears but it isn’t likely to see them anyway. Kelly gave us information for the entire 3 hour tour about a range of things (namely the wildlife and info on the forests and trees) and was so friendly, polite and entertaining! I’d do the tour again if we could have Kelly! Thanks for an interesting and informative evening.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience from your recent tour with us. We're delighted to hear that Kelly, your guide, made a positive impact on your journey. Sightings of plenty of elk and the informative commentary on wildlife, forests, and trees provided by Kelly sound like a fulfilling and engaging experience. We appreciate your understanding about the unpredictability of bear sightings. Kelly's friendliness, politeness, and entertaining manner are qualities we value highly in our guides, and we're thrilled that you found her so enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Maligne Adventures for your tour and for sharing your kind words.

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