Day 1 Calgary
Day 2 Calgary - Waterton Lakes National Park - Calgary (23318 km)
Day 3 Calgary - Kootenay National Park - Banff (167 km)
Day 4 Banff National Park - Jasper National Park - Jasper (214 km)
Day 5 Jasper - Banff Town (257 km)
Day 6 Banff National Park - Banff Town
Day 7 Banff National Park - Yoho National Park - Calgary (253 km)
Day 2:
Calgary - Waterton Lakes National Park - Calgary (23318 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After pickup from Calgary, we will head for Waterton Lakes National Park. We will see Waterton Town, Cameron Falls, Redrock Canyon, Buffalo Paddock and Okotoks Big Rock. Finally, we will return to Calgary.
Departure around 8:00 AM from Calgary. Complete the itinerary between 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM.
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Waterton Lakes National Park, AB
Rocky Mountains and crystal clear lakes, acres of wildflowers, miles of pristine trails and centuries of fascinating history. It's waiting with a rugged natural beauty you won't see anywhere else in this world.
Waterton Park
Commonly referred to as Waterton, it is a hamlet in southwestern Alberta, Canada within Improvement District No. 4 Waterton (Waterton Lakes National Park). As a designated place in the 2011 Census, Waterton Park had a population of 88 living in 31 of its 181 total dwellings.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
Cameron Falls
One of Waterton’s most famous and most photographed spots with mountain water flowing over steps of ancient rock into a deep basin. Underneath is billion year old Precambrian rock.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon is the best place to experience Waterton's classic prairie meeting mountain landscape. The layers of red and green colored minerals offer a brilliant contrast to each other and the lush surroundings.
If closed, visit OKOTOKS BIG ROCK instead.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Buffalo Paddock
North of the Waterton Lakes National Park entrance/exit is a large, grassy area of rolling land set aside as a Buffalo Paddock. A small herd of buffalo lives here.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Day 3:
Calgary - Kootenay National Park - Banff (167 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today, we will travel to Kootenay National Park, a place of unique contrasts, from icy mountain rivers to steamy hot springs.
Departure around 8:00 AM from Calgary. Complete the itinerary between 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM.
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Kootenay National Park, BC
Kootenay National Park is located in southeastern British Columbia Canada, covering 1,406 km² in the Canadian Rockies, and forms part of a World Heritage Site.
Continental Divide
The Continental Divide is the boundary between the Kootenay and Banff National Park boundary, as well as the BC-Alberta provincial border.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Marble Canyon
A canyon surrounding Tokumm Creek just above its confluence with the Vermilion River, at the north end of Kootenay National Park in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, Canada.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
Radium Hot Springs
Informally and commonly called Radium, it is a village of 776 residents situated in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia. The village is named for the hot springs located in the nearby Kootenay National Park.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
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Banff, AB
Banff, known as the "soul of the Rockies" is a small town located within Banff National Park in Alberta. It is within distance of several hiking mountains and is home to many shops and boutiques.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Day 4:
Banff National Park - Jasper National Park - Jasper (214 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Meal Plan|Dinner: Excluded
Today we will pass Icefield Parkway, visit attractions Bow Lake, Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk, Ice Explorer, and Athabasca Falls. Stay overnight in Jasper.
Departure around 8:00 AM from Calgary. Complete the itinerary between 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM.
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Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Bow Lake
A small lake in western Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Bow River, in the Canadian Rockies, at an altitude of 1920 m. It is one of the lakes that line the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park and Jasper National Park.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Crowfoot Glacier
Crowfoot Glacier is located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, 32 km (20 mi) northwest of Lake Louise, and can be viewed from the Icefields Parkway. The glacier is situated on the northeastern flank of Crowfoot Mountain.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
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Jasper National Park, AB
Offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.
Icefields Parkway (Passing By)
One of Canada's national treasures and most rewarding destinations. Stretching 232km through the heart of Canadian Rockies World Heritage Site, this world-class journey offers access to a vast wilderness of pristine mountain lakes, ancient glaciers and broad sweeping valleys
Columbia Icefield
The Columbia Icefield in the northern part of Banff National Park covers an area of about 200 square miles in the Canadian Rockies. The Icefield feeds eight major glaciers in the area, including Athabasca Glacier and Dome Glacier.
Ice Explorer
Experience the thrill of traversing the ancient Athabasca Glacier in a massive Ice Explorer. This specially designed all-terrain vehicle takes you onto a 10,000-year-old sheet of ice, where you can walk, feel, and even drink from the glacier.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $62 / C$89; Child $40 / C$58|Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
Glacier Skywalk
Visitors to the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre in Jasper National Park are treated to something new for the Glacier Skywalk. Modeled after the Grand Canyon Skywalk, this horseshoe-shaped bridge lets guests walk out over the cliffside glacier.
Admission: Adult $23 / C$32; Child (6-15 yrs) $12 / C$16|Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Athabasca Falls
A powerful, picturesque waterfall, Athabasca Falls is not known so much for the height of the falls (23 metres), as it is known for its force due to the large quantity of water falling into the gorge.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Day 5:
Jasper - Banff Town (257 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Meal Plan|Dinner: Excluded
Today we will visit Maligne Lake, Maligne Canyon, Peyto Lake, and Crowfoot Glacier.
Guests can choose to take Maligne Lake Cruise. During the trip, we will pass by Medicine Lake and make a short stop at The Crossing. We will spend the night in the Banff Hotel.
Departure around 8:00 AM from Jasper. Complete the itinerary between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM.
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Jasper National Park, AB
Offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.
Maligne Canyon
Maligne Canyon is a natural feature located in the Jasper National Park near Jasper, Alberta, Canada. Eroded out of the Palliser Formation, the canyon measures over 50 metres (160 ft) deep. Popular for sightseeing and exploration, the area contains waterfalls, stream outlets, birds and plant life.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Maligne Lake
This amazing lake and the scenery surrounding it is one of the most-photographed areas in the world. It is beloved for its crystalline waters, the surrounding mountains, and Spirit Island. The area is home to many animals, including caribou.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 40 Minutes
Maligne Lake Cruise
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Maligne Lake on an award-winning cruise. Glide through azure waters, marvel at majestic scenery, and discover the iconic Spirit Island. Unforgettable memories await on this must-do Canadian adventure.
Within the Admission Package - Rockies Explorer Package (Optional)
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $69 / C$100|Opening Hours: Jun - Sep|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
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Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Peyto Lake
Peyto Lake in Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park is known for its stunning aqua-blue coloration. It can be best seen from a viewing point just off the Icefield Parkway; this is considered one of the best views in Canada.
If Peyto Lake closed, visit Waterfowl Lake instead.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Crowfoot Glacier
Crowfoot Glacier is located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, 32 km (20 mi) northwest of Lake Louise, and can be viewed from the Icefields Parkway. The glacier is situated on the northeastern flank of Crowfoot Mountain.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Day 6:
Banff National Park - Banff Town
Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Meal Plan|Dinner: Excluded
We will visit Banff Sulphur Mountain, ride Gondola, appreciate Johnston Canyon, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and Hoodoos. Later we will visit Banff Town and spend the night there. We can also choose to take the add-on optional photography tour at your own expense.
Departure around 9:30 AM from Banff. Complete the itinerary between 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM.
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Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Sulphur Mountain
This mountain in Banff National Park is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. There is a gondola that takes you nearly to the summit, which is perched at 8,041 feet.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Banff Gondola
This unique cable-car ride takes visitors to Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park to the top of Sulphur Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Atop the mountain there are many viewing areas, a long boardwalk, and two small museums.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $42 / C$60; Child (6-15 yrs) $21 / C$30; not include tax|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Johnston Creek
Johnston Creek is the one of most famous sights in Banff National Park. Known for its walking trail throughout the year. *Free Crampons are provided for Winter itinerary
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
Bow Falls
The Bow Falls are a 30-foot-high, 100-foot wide waterfall just outside the city of Banff. The falls are popular with tourists because they are just a short walk from the town and can be reached on foot from most hotels.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Surprise Corner
This scenic viewpoint in Banff National Park, though unmarked, is locally known as the best place to get views of the famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the beautiful scenery that surrounds it.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Hoodoos
Hoodoos are intriguing geological formations that rise like thin towers from rocky terrain. Those in Alberta's Banff National Park are no exception. They hover like tall spires above the wilderness of this vast area.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Banff Photo + Wildlife Night Tour
Capture Banff's magic with expert guides. Photograph wildlife, Vermillion Lake's fiery sunset, and Banff Town under starry skies. Learn pro photo tips to immortalize these moments. The adventure begins 30 minutes before sunset in Banff National Park.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $62 / C$90; Child $62 / C$90; It can be arranged on any evening during your stay in Banff town. The final arrangement will be released 3 days before your tour.
Day 7:
Banff National Park - Yoho National Park - Calgary (253 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Meal Plan (Fairmont Cheatau Lake Louise Deluxe Lunch)|Dinner: Excluded
We will visit Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Ten Peaks Valley and pass Spiral Tunnel. Afterward, we will arrive in Yoho National Park to visit Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge.
**Moraine Lake is open from (mid-May or June to Early Oct). If closed, it will be replaced by the Vermillion Lake
Departure around 9:30 AM from Banff. Complete the itinerary between 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM.
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Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Lake Louise
Lake Louise is a glacial lake in Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park. The lake is known for its vibrant blue-green coloration, which comes from rock flour carried into the lake by the water of the nearby melting glaciers.
Duration: Approx. 2 Hours
Moraine Lake
This glacial lake in Banff National Park's Valley of the Ten Peaks has a brilliant bright blue color due to rock flour that runs into its water. This beautiful and famous lake has appeared in advertisements the world over.
*Moraine Lake open from (Late May or early June to early Oct). If closed, it will be replaced by the Vermillion Lake.
Opening Hours: Jun 1 - Oct 15, The opening dates are not guaranteed. It's depending on the government schedule.|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
Valley of the Ten Peaks
A region located in Banff National Park, this area is so named because the ten summits of the mountain range in the distance are clearly visible. It is an open valley area that also includes Moraine Lake.
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Yoho National Park, BC
These are the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Towering rockwalls, spectacular waterfalls and soaring peaks earn the park its name.
Emerald Lake
The Emerald Lake in British Columbia, Canada's Yoho National Park is the largest of the park's many lakes and one of the park's most popular spots. The lake is named for the spectacular turquoise color of the water.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Natural Bridge
The Kicking Horse River, a Canadian Heritage river, in the Yoho park, has created a natural bridge through solid rock. This formation is located 3 km west of Field, accessible from the road to Emerald Lake.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
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