Build Your Dream Canadian Rockies Tour: Banff Yoho Icefields

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Calgary, Canada

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6 to 11 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

See MORE in a day with a CUSTOMIZABLE private tour led by a LOCAL GUIDE. Visit attractions at optimal times, take your time at locations, avoid crowds, and explore the Canadian Rockies at your own pace.

Suggested Itineraries include:
5 Lakes Tour: Lake Lousie - Emerald Lake - Peyto Lake - Bow Lake - Lake Minnewanka

Banff Tour: Banff Gondola - Bow Falls - Surprise Corner - Lake Louise - Lake Minnewanka - Johnston Canyon

Yoho Park: Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge - Takakkaw Falls - Golden Skybridge - Spiral Tunnel

Icefields Parkway: Columbia Icefield Explorer and Skywalk - Tangle Falls - Panther Falls Viewpoints - Peyto Lake - Bow Lake

How It Works: Tell us what interests you most, and we'll craft a personalized tour based on your preferences. This sample itinerary shows popular attractions—your actual tour will feature the places YOU select.

Options:
Single Day (6-11 hours) Ideal for experiencing the top highlights
Multi-Day Tour to explore deeper into the UNESCO World Heritage Site

What's Included

National Park Entrance Fee
Moraine Lake Access Fee (if option is selected)
Bottled water
Meals
Any Attraction / Ride / Experience Admission Fee and Tickets (Excluded)

Meeting and pickup

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

Private door-to-door pickup available from any address in Canmore, Banff, or Calgary (including YYC Airport, hotels, and residences). Provide your pickup location and desired time when booking—your guide will be there on time, ready to go.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Banff

    Explore the charming streets of Banff, Hoodoos Trail, and the Banff Museum, Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Cascade of Time Garden, Norquay Viewpoint.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Banff Gondola

    Ride the enclosed gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for spectacular views of six mountain ranges.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Lake Louise

    Take your time exploring this iconic lake walking along the shoreline trail, photographing the Victoria Glacier and Fairmont Chateau Hotel, and learning about the area's fascinating history.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Moraine Lake Rockpile Trail

    (Separate Option - Summer Only - Bus only Accessible) Visit the iconic blue water lake with its "Twenty Dollar View" that once graced Canadian currency.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Emerald Lake

    Discover stunning Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park. Turquoise waters surrounded by towering mountain peaks, scenic trails, canoes and kayaks, relax and capture breathtaking photos.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Peyto Lake

    Witness iconic Peyto Lake's brilliant turquoise waters from Bow Summit viewpoint. Marvel at the wolf-head shaped glacial lake, capture world-famous photographs, hike the short paved trail, enjoy panoramic Icefields Parkway vistas, experience vibrant summer colors, and discover the Canadian Rockies' most photographed alpine treasure.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre

    Experience the breathtaking Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre in Jasper National Park. Walk on ancient glaciers, ride massive Ice Explorers, enjoy panoramic mountain views, learn glacier history, dine at high altitude, and explore interactive exhibits showcasing this stunning natural wonder.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 8

    Experience Canada's highest suspension bridges at Golden Skybridge. Walk across two thrilling bridges over a canyon, enjoy panoramic Rocky Mountain views, forest trails, canyon swing, discover waterfalls, and create unforgettable memories at this exciting adventure destination.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Johnston Canyon

    Explore spectacular Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park. Walk scenic catwalks along towering canyon walls, witness powerful waterfalls including Lower and Upper Falls, hike through limestone gorges, discover hidden caves, experience stunning rock formations, and enjoy one of the Rockies' most accessible natural wonders.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Lake Minnewanka

    Discover majestic Lake Minnewanka, Banff's largest lake. Enjoy scenic boat cruises, spot wildlife, explore the sunken village underwater, picnic with mountain views, and experience this stunning glacial lake's pristine beauty and fascinating history.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Bow Lake

    Experience breathtaking Bow Lake along the Icefields Parkway. Admire turquoise glacier-fed waters, photograph stunning Crowfoot Glacier views, explore shoreline trails, visit historic Num-Ti-Jah Lodge, witness dramatic mountain reflections, enjoy easy accessibility, and discover one of the Canadian Rockies' most photogenic alpine destinations.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12

    Visit historic Saskatchewan River Crossing on the scenic Icefields Parkway. Enjoy meals with spectacular views witness the North Saskatchewan River headwaters, capture stunning mountain photography, and experience this essential wilderness junction between Banff and Jasper.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Bow Valley Parkway

    Drive scenic Bow Valley Parkway between Banff and Lake Louise. Photograph iconic Morant's Curve, stop at Castle Junction, explore Backswamp Viewpoint wetlands, spot wildlife, discover historic sites, enjoy peaceful mountain drives, and experience this stunning alternative route through pristine wilderness.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Bow Falls

    Explore iconic Banff attractions in one scenic loop. Walk to powerful Bow Falls, capture stunning castle views from Surprise Corner viewpoint, admire the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel architecture, stroll manicured grounds, enjoy riverside trails, and experience Banff's most famous landmarks together.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 15

    Witness majestic Takakkaw Falls, one of Canada's highest waterfalls in Yoho National Park. Feel the thundering spray from glacier-fed waters plunging 373 meters, photograph dramatic cascades, explore the Yoho Valley, enjoy accessible viewing platforms, and experience this awe-inspiring natural wonder.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by View Rockies Charters

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Cancellation Policy

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

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