5 Day Tour Banff Yoho Jasper and Columbia Icefield

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Calgary Arrival
1 stop
1
Calgary
Welcome to Calgary! Your journey into nature’s grandeur begins here. Towering snow-capped peaks, emerald alpine meadows, turquoise lakes, ancient forests, and abundant wildlife unfold before you in breathtaking succession. This is a place to reconnect with nature, unwind your mind, savor great food, and fully immerse yourself in the harmony of the outdoors—leaving behind the noise and worries of everyday life.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Calgary → Johnston Canyon → Banff Gondola → Banff (overnight)
4 stops
2
Johnston Canyon
Arrive at Johnston Canyon for a 75-minute exploration. Follow well-maintained walkways through a dramatic limestone gorge, passing waterfalls and crystal-clear streams along the way. If Johnston Canyon is inaccessible due to maintenance or other force majeure conditions, the visit will be replaced with Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Banff Gondola
Continue into Banff for free time to enjoy lunch at your own pace and explore the town’s lively mountain atmosphere. 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.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
4
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
5
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
Day 3
Banff → Lake Louise → Moraine Lake → Yoho National Park → Crossing Resort (overnight)
3 stops
6
Lake Louise
Arrive at Lake Louise for a 75-minute visit. Famous for its brilliant turquoise waters and the towering Victoria Glacier, this alpine lake is one of the Rockies’ most celebrated natural landmarks.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Moraine Lake
Continue to Moraine Lake (seasonal, approx. 60 minutes). Nestled beneath the rugged skyline of the Ten Peaks, the lake’s vivid blue colour and dramatic setting make it one of the most photographed landscapes in Canada. Seasonal note: Moraine Lake is typically open from June to early October. When closed, this visit will be replaced with Marble Canyon.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Emerald Lake
Cross into Yoho National Park and stop at Emerald Lake for a 30-minute visit. Known for its striking emerald-green waters, the lake offers a peaceful alpine setting surrounded by forested slopes and mountain peaks. Continue to Natural Bridge, a unique rock formation sculpted over centuries by the rushing waters of the Kicking Horse River.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
The Crossing Resort - Athabasca Falls Jasper SkyTram - Maligne Lake - Medicine Lake - Jasper (overnight)
3 stops
9
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
10
Maligne Lake
Travel east into the scenic Maligne Valley to Maligne Lake, the world’s second-largest glacier-fed lake. Guests may opt to experience the Maligne Lake Cruise (optional, approx. 100 minutes), sailing across turquoise waters toward the iconic Spirit Island—one of the most photographed locations in the Rockies.
1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Medicine Lake
Continue to Medicine Lake for a 20-minute stop. Known for its mysterious disappearing waters, the lake’s levels change seasonally as water drains through underground channels beneath the limestone bedrock.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Jasper - Pyramid Lake - Columbia Icefield - Peyto Lake - Bow Lake - Banff / Calgary
4 stops
12
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.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
13
Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre
Continue south to the 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.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
14
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
15
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

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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