5 Day Tour Banff Yoho Jasper w/ 1night Icefield Parkway

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Calgary Arrival
1 stop
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Calgary
Welcome to Calgary! Your adventure begins here in Calgary, gateway to the Canadian Rockies. Snow-capped peaks, lush alpine meadows, turquoise lakes, dense forests, and diverse wildlife await your discovery. Immerse yourself in nature, relax body and mind, enjoy local cuisine, and embrace the serenity of this mountain paradise. Airport pickup is available for this tour. To ensure complimentary service, please provide your flight details at least 3 days prior to departure. Flight information submitted within 3 days of travel will not be eligible for free airport pickup. Complimentary Airport Pickup One free pickup per booking, provided on the first day of the tour from Calgary International Airport (YYC) Additional pickups can be arranged for an extra fee Service Hours: 6:30 AM – 10:30 PM
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Calgary → Banff Gondola → Banff (overnight)
6 stops
2
Calgary
Your adventure begins as our expert guide warmly welcomes you at your Calgary hotel and drives you into the heart of Banff. With a friendly smile and extensive local knowledge, they’ll make sure you feel comfortable and excited from the very start!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
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Banff Gondola
Guests may then choose to ride the Banff Gondola (optional, approx. 90 minutes), ascending Sulphur Mountain for panoramic views over the Bow Valley and surrounding peaks. Banff Gondola - optional add on fee activity
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
4
Hoodoos Trail
Banff Hoodoos are tall, thin rock spires carved by wind and water, perched above the Bow River near Tunnel Mountain. They’re one of Banff’s most scenic viewpoints, offering sweeping valley and mountain views with easy access from town
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Bow Falls
Located 2.7 km from the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is Bow Falls. The astounding scene and the powerful sound of aqua green water crashing over limestone is truly a remarkable experience. The bow falls is a shallow but wide waterfall on the bow river. Several Hollywood films of the 1950s were filmed here! Famous Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe once was swept over the bow falls as they filmed for “River of No Return.”
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Surprise Corner
The Surprise corner is named after its spectacular views of the majestic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel that is cozily nestled at the heart of a dense forest with the beautiful Sulphur Mountain as a backdrop. This beautiful scene is elevated with Bow River cascading down into the Bow Falls as a foreground. The magnificent scene at Surprise Corner will make you feel as if you have travelled into a fairytale story.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Banff Avenue
Convenient drop-off at your hotel in Banff, ensuring a smooth and relaxing end to your day.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Banff → Johnston Canyon → Lake Louise → Moraine Lake → Yoho National Park → Crossing Resort (overnight)
8 stops
8
Johnston Canyon
As Banff National Park’s most popular hiking destination, you won’t want to miss Johnston Canyon. Johnston Canyon is carved into the limestone bedrock from thousands of years of water erosion. On this hike, you will be immersed into a beautiful scene of overhanging canyon walls, waterfalls, and lush forest. Every moment at Johnston Canyon is a memory as you explore depths and different perspectives of the beautiful gorge.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Lake Louise
If there is only one place you can go while you are in the Canadian Rockies, you must visit Lake Louise. Also named “Jewel of the Rockies,” this world famous turquoise lake draws millions of visitors every year. This gorgeous alpine lake is embellished with Victoria Glacier as the backdrop. The rugged peaks and glaciers behind the lake makes the scenery of the lake seem as if it were a carefully designed painting.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Moraine Lake
Discover the world‑famous Moraine Lake, one of the most photographed places in Canada. Travel through the heart of Banff National Park to reach this glacier‑fed lake glowing an unreal shade of turquoise, framed by the towering Valley of the Ten Peaks. Enjoy free time to explore the shoreline, walk the Rockpile Trail, and capture unforgettable photos in soft morning light.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
11
Lunch Stop at Lake Louise Village. There are convenience stores, cafés, and restaurants for you to choose from for lunch.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
12
Emerald Lake
One of the most admired destinations in Yoho National Park is Emerald Lake. This gorgeous emerald coloured lake is a result of the light refracting the deposit of rock flour in the lake. Emerald Lake is surrounded by the President Range that forms a natural amphitheater with towering forested banks. If you look carefully, you might be able to spot some really cool wildlife such as marmots, bald eagle, bears, loons, and the occasional moose!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
Natural Bridge Lower Falls
Stop at the Natural Bridge along the way and admire the Kicking Horse River as it carves a path through ancient rock. You can view the incredible natural formation from different perspectives at vantage points with interpretive displays that tell you about interesting facts about Natural Bridge. This beautiful scenery is enhanced with the scenic mountains and lush forests in the background.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Icefields Parkway (Pass by)
Optional Charcoal-Grilled Steak BBQ Dinner at The Crossing Resort
(Pass by)
Travel along the breathtaking Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s most scenic drives and stay overnight at The Crossing Resort. Enhance your experience with an optional charcoal-grilled steak BBQ dinner ( Optional Add-on Meal).
Day 4
The Crossing Resort - Athabasca Falls Jasper SkyTram - Maligne Lake - Medicine Lake - Jasper (overnight)
6 stops
14
Athabasca Falls
Arrive at Athabasca Falls for a 40-minute visit. Here, powerful glacier-fed waters thunder through narrow limestone channels, creating one of the most dramatic waterfall scenes in the Canadian Rockies.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
15
Jasper SkyTram
Ride the Jasper SkyTram for a breathtaking journey to the summit of Whistlers Mountain. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, glaciers, and the town of Jasper—an unforgettable alpine experience. Jasper SkyTram - Additional Add on fee
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
16
Jasper
Enjoy a relaxing lunch stop in Jasper, with free time to explore the town, dine at a local restaurant, or take in the stunning mountain views. Lunch Time
1 hour • Admission ticket free
17
Maligne Lake
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Maligne Lake, one of the top highlights in Jasper National Park. Cruise across its iconic turquoise waters, visit the world-famous Spirit Island, and soak in unforgettable mountain views. A must-see experience and one of the most photogenic stops in the Canadian Rockies. Enhance your visit with the optional 100-minute Maligne Lake Cruise ( Optional Add-on activity), a relaxing journey across turquoise waters to the iconic Spirit Island. This optional add-on is a perfect way to capture stunning mountain views and create unforgettable memories in Jasper National Park. Maligne Lake Cruise (optional add on fee )
1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
18
Medicine Lake
Medicine Lake, also known as “the lake that disappears” is located 20 km southeast of the town of Jasper. Medicine lake is a 7 km long narrow lake that is formed by the Maligne River. Interesting enough, the lake loses water as it flows. Why is that you may ask? When the water is on its way to merge with the Athabasca river, it reaches the medicine lake area, and pools up to form the Lake over the largest inaccessible limestone cave system.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Jasper (Pass by)
Evening Return to Jasper in the evening and check in to your hotel. Enjoy time to rest and unwind, surrounded by the quiet beauty of Jasper National Park.
Day 5
asper - Pyramid Lake - Columbia Icefield - Peyto Lake - Bow Lake - Banff / Calgary
5 stops
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Begin with a tranquil stop at Pyramid Lake (40 minutes). Calm waters mirror the surrounding peaks, offering a peaceful farewell to Jasper’s alpine scenery.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
20
Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre
Columbia Icefield, one of North America’s largest icefields. Guests may choose to join optional experiences (approx. 180 minutes total), including the Ice Explorer, which travels directly onto the ancient Athabasca Glacier, and the Columbia Icefield Skywalk, a glass-floored platform suspended 280 metres above the Sunwapta Valley. Optional Add-on activity: Columbia Icefield Explorer & Columbia Icefield Skywalk
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
21
Peyto Lake
Travel south along the legendary Icefields Parkway, often ranked among the world’s most scenic drives. Stop at Peyto Lake (30 minutes), famed for its vivid turquoise colour and iconic viewpoint. If Peyto Lake is inaccessible due to maintenance or other conditions, the visit will be replaced with Waterfowl Lakes.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
22
Bow Lake
Continue to Bow Lake (15 minutes), where changing light and mountain reflections create a final postcard-perfect scene. Pass through Banff before continuing onward to Calgary, concluding your Rocky Mountains adventure. Arrival time in Calgary may vary depending on schedule, traffic and weather conditions. For Domestic flights, please book the flight departing on/ after 21:30. For international flights, please book the flight departing on/ after 22:30.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Calgary (Pass by)
This tour includes two convenient drop-offs—one in Banff and another in Calgary—allowing you to conclude your Rocky Mountains adventure with maximum flexibility and ease. NOTE : Arrival time in Calgary may vary depending on schedule, traffic and weather conditions. For Domestic flights, please book the flight departing on/ after 21:30. For international flights, please book the flight departing on/ after 22:30.

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Depending on arrival date, travelers’ itinerary sequences may difference from the product discription.

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