Joffre Lakes Guided Day Hike from Vancouver

12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

See all three Joffre Lakes in one guided day trip from Vancouver. The experience combines a scenic mountain drive with a rewarding hike: an easy first stop at Lower Lake, a climb through forest to Middle Lake, and a final stretch to Upper Lake beneath Matier Glacier. Your guide manages the route and pace, leaving you time to take in the views, rest, and photograph the striking turquoise water.

What's Included

Guided hike to the Joffre Lakes, subject to trail conditions
Round-trip transportation from the specified Vancouver pickup point
Hiking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and personal hiking equipment
Personal purchases and gratuities
Lunch, snacks, and drinking water

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Guests will receive confirmation of their designated pickup location and scheduled pickup time before departure.

Your guide will meet guests at the designated pickup point, identify themselves as the Joffre Lakes hiking guide, and verify reservations using the lead traveller’s name

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Meeting point

Joffre Lakes Trailhead beside Joffre Lakes Parking lot

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Travel from Vancouver to Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Park for a guided day hike through mountain forest. Start with a short walk to Lower Joffre Lake, then climb the rocky trail to Middle Lake and continue to Upper Lake for views of the turquoise water, surrounding peaks, and Matier Glacier. You’ll have time for photos, rest stops, and the lunch you bring before hiking back to the trailhead and returning to Vancouver. The guide may adjust the route based on weather, trail conditions, and the group’s pace.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Vincent

Tags

Hiking Tours
Extreme Sports
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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