Joffre Lakes Guided Day Hike from Vancouver

12 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Joffre Lakes Guided Day Hike from Vancouver, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–3
Guide: English
Operated by: Vincent

Ages: Adults (16–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guided hike to the Joffre Lakes, subject to trail conditions
Included: Private transportation: Round-trip transportation from the specified Vancouver pickup point

Not included

Not included: Hiking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and personal hiking equipment
Not included: Personal purchases and gratuities
Not included: Lunch, snacks, and drinking water

Itinerary

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.

Stop 1
Joffre Lakes Provincial Park

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Joffre Lakes Trailhead beside Joffre Lakes Parking lot

End point

Joffre Lakes Trailhead beside Joffre Lakes Parking lot

Pickup points

Hilton Vancouver Downtown

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