Day 1 Johnston Canyon(60 min) - Marble Canyon (45min) - Banff Town and Lunch Stop (90 min) - Bow Falls & Surprise Corner (30min) - Lake Minnewanka (45 min) - Two Jack Lake(15 min) (266 km)
Day 2 Banff - Lake Louise - Moraine Lake (seasonal) - Lake Louise Village Lunch - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge - Icefields Parkway - Charcoal-Grilled Steak BBQ Dinner (Optional) - Overnight at the Crossing Resort (339 km)
Day 3 The Crossing Resort - Athabasca Falls - Jasper SkyTram (optional) -Jasper Town Lunch - Maligne Lake / Maligne Lake Cruise (optional, ) - Medicine Lake - Jasper Town (127 km)
Day 4 Jasper - Pyramid Lake - Columbia Icefield (optional Ice Explorer & Skywalk-) - Peyto Lake - Bow Lake - Banff - Calgary (383 km)
Day 1:
Johnston Canyon(60 min) - Marble Canyon (45min) - Banff Town and Lunch Stop (90 min) - Bow Falls & Surprise Corner (30min) - Lake Minnewanka (45 min) - Two Jack Lake(15 min) (266 km)
Start your adventure with a refreshing walk through Johnston Canyon, where catwalks lead you alongside rushing waters and waterfalls nestled in dramatic cliffs. Next, visit the lesser-known but equally stunning Marble Canyon, with its narrow limestone gorge and deep turquoise water. Continue to Banff Town, where you'll enjoy free time to explore local shops and grab lunch at your own pace. In the afternoon, visit iconic Bow Falls and Surprise Corner, famous for their views of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Then, take in the serenity of Lake Minnewanka, a glacial lake surrounded by rugged mountain peaks. Wrap up your day with a quick scenic stop at Two Jack Lake - a peaceful spot perfect for final photos.
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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.
Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
Johnston Canyon
Johnston Canyon is a must-visit natural attraction and one of the most popular destinations in Banff National Park! It is carved steeply into the limestone bedrock by thousands of years of water erosion. The dramatic Johnston Canyon is a breathtaking beauty located in Banff National Park. Overhanging canyon walls, waterfalls, deep pools of Johnston Creek, and lush forests can be seen here.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
Bow Falls
Bow Falls is not like your typical waterfall, it is wide and short. You can also see the valley that was eroded by glacier activity and the [Bow Falls] over the years.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Surprise Corner
Surprise Corner is about a mile from the centre of Banff town. The surprise at the corner of Tunnel Mountain Road in the town of Banff is the sudden appearance and incredible view of the [Fairmont Banff Springs]
Closed for maintenance from September 8 to October 20. Temporarily unavailable.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Minnewanka Lake
This glacial lake is the longest in the Canadian Rockies at 21 kilometers long. The lake is fed by several streams and rivers, most notably the Cascade River.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
Two Jack Lake
Located to the northeast of the town of Banff, Two Jack lake offers some of the area's best camping, hiking, and boating opportunities. From the lake, visitors have an impeccable view of Lundahl Mountain.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
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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.
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
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Banff, AB
Banff 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 2:
Banff - Lake Louise - Moraine Lake (seasonal) - Lake Louise Village Lunch - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge - Icefields Parkway - Charcoal-Grilled Steak BBQ Dinner (Optional) - Overnight at the Crossing Resort (339 km)
Breakfast: Meal Plan|Lunch: Meal Plan (Lake Louise Grill & Bar Asian/Western Set Lunch)|Dinner: Meal Plan (Charcoal-grilled steak BBQ dinner)
Depart from Banff and travel west along the Highway 1. Pass the dramatic ramparts of Castle Mountain as you enter the most iconic lake and glacier region of the Canadian Rockies.
Arrive at Lake Louise for a 75-minute visit.
Continue to Moraine Lake (seasonal, approx. 60 minutes).Enjoy a lunch break at Lake Louise Village, with time to relax and explore at your own pace. Cross into Yoho National Park and stop at Emerald Lake for a 30-minute visit.
Continue to Natural Bridge. Travel north along the legendary Icefields Parkway. Guests may choose to enjoy an optional charcoal-grilled steak BBQ dinner before settling in for an overnight stay along the Icefields Parkway, surrounded by the raw beauty of the Rockies.
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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.
Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
Lake Louise
known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks, overlooked by a stately chateau and backed by [Victoria Glacier] and elevated by [Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise]
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 15 Minutes
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 is typically open from June to early October. When closed, this visit will be replaced with Marble Canyon
Within the Admission Package - (Included)
Opening Hours: Jun 1 - Oct 15, The opening dates are not guaranteed. It's depending on the government schedule.|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
Lake Louise Village
Nestled in the heart of Banff National Park, Lake Louise Village is a charming alpine hamlet serving as the gateway to iconic attractions like Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. With cozy lodges, dining options, and outdoor gear shops, it's the perfect base for exploring the Canadian Rockiesâ natural wonders.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
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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. 30 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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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
A 230 km long scenic road that parallels the Continental Divide, traversing the rugged landscape of the Canadian Rockies, travelling through Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. It is named for features such as the Columbia Icefield, visible from the parkway. It links Lake Louise with Jasper to the north. At its southern end, the Icefields Parkway terminates at Highway 1.
Day 3:
The Crossing Resort - Athabasca Falls - Jasper SkyTram (optional) -Jasper Town Lunch - Maligne Lake / Maligne Lake Cruise (optional, ) - Medicine Lake - Jasper Town (127 km)
Breakfast: Meal Plan|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, leave the Icefields Parkway lodge and head into Jasper National Park. Visit the powerful Athabasca Falls, where glacial meltwater carves through a rugged canyon. Optionally take the Jasper SkyTram to Whistlers Mountain for panoramic views. Enjoy free time for lunch in Jasper Town. In the afternoon, explore the vast Maligne Lake, with an optional cruise to the iconic Spirit Island, before seeing the unique disappearing Medicine Lake, known for its seasonal water levels and Indigenous legends. Evening check-in at Jasper hotel.
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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.
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. 40 Minutes
Jasper Skytram
Jasper SkyTram is Canada’s highest and longest aerial tramway, whisking visitors up Whistler's Mountain to 2,263 metres for breathtaking panoramic views, scenic boardwalks, and access to hiking trails—just minutes from Jasper town.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 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.
Admission (Optional): Adult $83 / C$113; Child (3-12 yrs) $52 / C$70|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Spirit Island Cruise
Cruise down the lovely Maligne Lake to small Spirit Island, the landmark at which you will turn around to return to your starting point.
The operation period is from May 29th to October 11th. Depending on the lake opening conditions, the operation time of the cruise ship may be adjusted. During the non-operating period, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Lake Bowater will be substituted (for a total of 30 minutes).
Medicine Lake (Passing By)
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.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
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Jasper, AB
This town in the wilderness of Alberta, Canada serves as the gateway to the national park of the same name, where visitors can see the Athabasca Glacier. There are many lakes in the area.
Day 4:
Jasper - Pyramid Lake - Columbia Icefield (optional Ice Explorer & Skywalk-) - Peyto Lake - Bow Lake - Banff - Calgary (383 km)
Breakfast: Meal Plan|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, depart Jasper for the final day of your Rockies journey. Enjoy the serene reflection at Pyramid Lake before heading to the Columbia Icefield. Experience the Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier and the breathtaking Ice Skywalk glass platform (both optional). After lunch at the Icefield Centre, continue along the Icefields Parkway to admire the vivid turquoise waters of Peyto Lake and the stunning mountain reflection at Bow Lake. The tour concludes with a pass through Banff Town en route to Calgary.
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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.
Pyramid Lake
Pyramid Lake is kidney-shaped lake in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. It lies at the foot of Pyramid Mountain, a natural landmark that overlooks the town of Jasper.
Duration: Approx. 40 Minutes
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Columbia Icefield, AB
The Columbia Icefield spans 200 square miles in the Canadian Rockies and feeds iconic glaciers like Athabasca Glacier. Enjoy a thrilling experience, including a Snow Coach ride onto the glacier and a walk on the glass-floored Skywalk, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views.
Duration: Approx. 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Columbia Icefield Skywalk
Visitors to the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery 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.
Ice Explorer
Visitors to Jasper National Park in Alberta can take this exciting ride across the ice field to the Athabasca Glacier. This is a great way to see the vast tundra of Jasper.
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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.
Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
Peyto Lake
Along the way, stop at [Peyto Lake] for its beautiful shape like a Maple (If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Waterflow Lake as an alternative attraction)
If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Waterflow Lake as an alternative attraction
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Bow Lake
Bow Lake is a bright turquoise color which is due to the glacial runoff from Bow Glacier. Historical Simpson's Num-Ti-Jah is located on the shores of Bow Lake at the foot of Mount Jimmy Simpson.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
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