Vancouver: Joffre Lakes Park Hike and Whistler Day Trip
ID: GYG931248-1612162
Category:
Country: Canada
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Hike through Joffre Lakes Provincial Park on a day trip from Vancouver. Enjoy a scenic drive to Whistler, explore the village, and trek a moderate trail with stunning views.
Explore one of the best hiking spots in British Columbia. Joffre Lakes Park is an amazing hiking, camping, and backpacking area full of mountain peaks, glaciers, and turquoise-blue lakes. There are three lakes (Lower, Middle, and Upper Joffre Lakes) located along the trail, and each is more stunning than the last. If you are looking to experience the beauty of nature, this is the perfect place.
After a scenic drive, arrive in Whistler and take an hour break. Enjoy your free time to explore the village.
Continue your journey to Joffre Lakes Provincial Park. Park at Joffrey Lake Trail Parking lot and take an 8 km out-and-back moderate trail at one of BC’s most beautiful hikes, along the three amazing glacier-fed lakes. From the Lower Joffre Lake, carry on towards the steeper trail to Middle and Upper Joffre Lakes, offering stunning views of Matier Glacier (2,783m) and surrounding peaks.
This trail offers breathtaking views of mountain peaks, waterfalls, glaciers, and picturesque turquoise lakes in the British Columbian mountains. Hiking shoes are required. Paddle boarding is optional for an extra fee. If you wish to paddle board on the upper lake, please message the activity provider at the time of booking.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of hiking through the stunning Joffre Lakes Provincial Park
- Marvel at the turquoise-blue lakes and the majestic Matier Glacier
- Enjoy a scenic drive from Vancouver to Whistler and explore the village
- Hike a moderate 8 km trail with breathtaking views of mountain peaks
- Opt for a paddleboarding experience on the upper lake for an extra fee
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hiking shoes are required
Paddle boarding is optional for an extra fee
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Vancouver
- Scenic drive to Whistler
- Hiking at Joffre Lakes Provincial Park
- Views of Matier Glacier and surrounding peaks, waterfalls and turquoise lakes
- Drinks and snacks
- Tips
NOT INCLUDED
- Paddle boarding fee
- Lunch and additional drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.