5-Day Columbia Icefield,Jasper and Banff National Parks Tour from Calgary with 2 unique lodge stays in prime locations
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Tour Overview
Highlights
Visit Calgary, Banff, Banff National Park (Lake Louise, Sulphur Mountain, Bow Lake, Johnston Canyon, Moraine Lake, Peyto Lake), Jasper, Jasper National Park (Icefields Parkway, Medicine Lake), Yoho National Park (Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge), Columbia Icefield.
- Small Group: With a maximum of 24 guests, never overcrowded or too sparse. More relaxed pace at attractions and a significantly better overall experience.
- Stay in a core area of the Icefield: You'll truly stay within the landscape, not just commute daily from a town.
- Stay at a lakeside lodge: Enjoy immersive resort experiences with optional canoeing, cycling, or complimentary hotel-led activities.
- Diverse Scenery: Experience changing vistas from lakes to glaciers, canyons to waterfalls.
- Classic Experiences: The iconic Rocky Mountain activities are pre-arranged. No need to research or book these popular experiences yourself.
- Complimentary Park Pass: Free national park admission for the entire summer season (May - Oct).
Dates & Prices
Price in CAD (per person, based on double occupancy)
Itinerary
Enjoy a complimentary airport pickup service. Upon arrival, you have the option to head straight to the hotel and relax during your free time, or choose from the following activities (available for an additional fee) to enrich your first day if arriving early.
Guests who arrive before 12:00 pm can choose one of the following optional activities with a surcharge. Tours start around 1:30 pm after being picked up from the airport and transferred to the hotel of the day.
Option A - Half Day Calgary Downtown Tour: Explore "Calgary CBD" and check out trendy locations such as The Core shopping mall (5hr)
Option C - Half Day CrossIron Mill Outlets Tour: Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! The largest single-level shopping center in town. (5hr)
Option D - Half Day Chinook Center Shopping Tour: (5hr) Sophisticated shopping complex with high-end department stores, well-known chains & a cinema.
Guests who arrive a day before can choose the following optional activity. Departing at 9 am from Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel or 9:20 am Delta Calgary Downtown. No complimentary airport pick-up.
Option CW - 1 Day Heritage Park and Calgary Downtown Tour: Back to the Time at Heritage Park and explore "Calgary CBD", checking out trendy locations. (8hr)
Guests who arrive before 12:00 pm can choose one of the following optional activities with a surcharge. Tours start around 1:30 pm after being picked up from the airport and transferred to the hotel of the day.
Option A - Half Day Calgary Downtown Tour: Explore "Calgary CBD" and check out trendy locations such as The Core shopping mall (5hr)
Option C - Half Day CrossIron Mill Outlets Tour: Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! The largest single-level shopping center in town. (5hr)
Option D - Half Day Chinook Center Shopping Tour: (5hr) Sophisticated shopping complex with high-end department stores, well-known chains & a cinema.
Guests who arrive a day before can choose the following optional activity. Departing at 9 am from Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel or 9:20 am Delta Calgary Downtown. No complimentary airport pick-up.
Option CW - 1 Day Heritage Park and Calgary Downtown Tour: Back to the Time at Heritage Park and explore "Calgary CBD", checking out trendy locations. (8hr)
Start time: Approx. 10:00am - 10:00pm
Calgary, AB
Calgary is a fun city surrounded by natural landscapes, most notable
Banff National Park and
Jasper National Park. The local area offers stunning views of the
Rocky Mountains. It is accessible via
Vancouver,
Seattle and other Canadian cities.
Calgary City Tour
A guided tour takes you to explore the city; from the historic site to the newest modern building. (Includes guide service, transportation, and admission)
CrossIron Mills Outlet
This fully enclosed shopping center is just outside of Calgary and the largest single-level shopping center in the province of Alberta, covering more than one million square feet.
CF Chinook Centre
It is the largest mall in Calgary, with 1,355,000 square feet (125,900 m2) of space. CF Chinook Centre is home to five major department stores (only two are in operation while the third being redeveloped), 250 stores, and several full service restaurants. It also had a 900-seat food court with 36 food vendors, a bowling alley, professional tower, and the Scotiabank Theatre Chinook.
Heritage Park Historical Village
A historical park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. As Canada's largest living history museum, it is one of the city's most visited tourist attractions. Exhibits span Western Canadian history from the 1860s to the 1950s.
Morning departure to Banff National Park, Canada's oldest national park. Hike through Johnston Canyon to admire its clear streams and waterfalls. take the Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain for panoramic views of the Bow Valley. Enjoy free time in Banff Town.
Afternoon choose one option:
1:Sightseeing Experience:Visit Hoodoos, Bow Falls, and Surprise Corner for iconic views.
2: Free time with optional activities:
- Banff Cycling (recommended 90-120 minutes)
- Bow River Rafting (approx. 60 minutes; departures at 15:20 or 17:20)
- Banff Vintage Open-Top Sightseeing Car (approx. 90 minutes; departures at 16:00 or 17:00)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy a 1.5-hour round-trip gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take in stunning views, explore the boardwalk, visit two small museums, and enjoy dining options(additional charge) at the top.
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.
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.
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
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]
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.
If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Two Jack Lake(15 mins) and Minnewanka Lake (45 mins) as an alternative attraction
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 stay at a lakeside lodge, with optional activities including canoeing, cycling, or complimentary hotel-led programs.
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
[Athabasca Falls] in Jasper National Park is not the highest or widest waterfall in the Canadian Rockies but it is the most powerful.
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.
Maligne Lake
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.
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.
Enjoy a leisurely morning at the lakeside lodge with optional canoeing, cycling, or complimentary hotel-led activities. Depart at 11:15 AM for 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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Departure & Return
Calgary Airport Pick up:
- Complimentary airport pickup service at Calgary International Airport (YYC) is available at 10:00/12:00/14:00/16:00/18:00/20:00/22:00. Upon arrival, please proceed to the Gate 5 on the Arrivals Level to confirm your pick-up information.
- Hotel shuttle service is available for flights arriving between 6:00-9:00 AM and 22:00-23:00 PM. This complimentary service departs once every hour. If you are unable to take the designated shuttle, the travel agency will coordinate the next available shuttle for you according to the hotel shuttle availability.
- Private car airport pick-up service is available on a Pre-paid basis: for flights arriving between 7:00-23:00. The first two passengers will be charged $100 CAD plus tax, and each additional passenger will be charged $20 CAD plus tax. Please be aware that there is a maximum of four people per order.
- Please arrive at pick up locations 15 min earlier.
Banff drop off point: around 6:30pm at Elk + Avenue Hotel, address:333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B1
Calgary drop off point: around 8:00pm
Calgary drop off point: around 8:00pm
- Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza
- Delta Calgary Downtown
- Calgary airport, Please arrange your return flight after 10:30PM
- The timetable above is subject to change. We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary without prior notice.
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Additional Notes
- This product is a local bus tour. All foreign travelers are responsible to have ready and to bring a valid visa. Confirm and process eTA in advance according to your passport type. For details, please click the link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp (Electronic Travel Permit [Mandarin] for reference only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4iyyMVFvfM)
- To ensure a smooth and complete trip, we strongly recommend that you order activity tickets and meal packages, at the time of booking a tour. No additional changes or modifications will be provided within 10 days before or during the tour.
- Hotel Class: North American Hotels do not have an official hotel star rating standard. The hotels involved on the trip are local brand hotels.
- If for any reason you need to leave our group during the trip, you must fill out a "Letter of Liability Release"; no exceptions.
- Guests under 16 years old, must be accompanied by an adult (Age 18 or above).
- In the event of traffic, weather, or other circumstances not under our company's control, or if you are unable to participate in activities included in the itinerary due to personal reasons, no refunds will be given.
- During the tour, please arrive at the pick-up location at the time scheduled by the tour guide. Do not be late to avoid delaying other tourists' itinerary. If you are late or miss the transportation we have provided, you are responsible (at your own expense) to meet the group at the next designated meeting location.
- Maligne Lake Cruise Maligne Lake Cruise tickets are limited resources for pre control. When the pre control resources are sold out, it will be arranged for tourists on a first come, first served basis according to the order. If guests fail to book the Cruise tickets, the fee will be refunded according to the order content.
- Luggage Policy: Each guest is allowed 1 check-in bag (total dimensions must not exceed 62 inches), 1 carry-on, and 1 personal item. Extra luggage will not be allowed.
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2026 Peak Season Adjustment:
During peak seasons (Calgary Stampede period Jul 2 to 13), prices will increase by $200 to $400 per night.
During peak seasons (Calgary Stampede period Jul 2 to 13), prices will increase by $200 to $400 per night.
After the reservation information is submitted, you will immediately receive a receipt email for the reservation order. Within 72 hours of submission, you will receive an order status confirmation email. Please do not book a flight until you receive an order status confirmation email.
After booking online, you will receive a "confirmation email" with complete instructions, including the local phone number of the destination. When you are sure, be sure to print this "confirmation email" and take it with you on your trip -- evidence that you have paid for it.
The following applies to order cancellations and changes:
- reduce the number of participants for the same order
- cancel the entire order
- change of itinerary
- change different dates for the same trip
1. No refund will be made for any change or cancellation of the entire order or one or all of the activities, meals, tickets and accommodation within 15 days prior to the departure of the tour;
2. 16-30 days prior to the departure of the tour - 50% will be refunded
3. Charge C$50/ order/time service fee 31 days or more before the tour (activities and catering are refundable)
4. The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
- reduce the number of participants for the same order
- cancel the entire order
- change of itinerary
- change different dates for the same trip
1. No refund will be made for any change or cancellation of the entire order or one or all of the activities, meals, tickets and accommodation within 15 days prior to the departure of the tour;
2. 16-30 days prior to the departure of the tour - 50% will be refunded
3. Charge C$50/ order/time service fee 31 days or more before the tour (activities and catering are refundable)
4. The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
The following applies to order modification
- increase the number of participants in the trip (depending on the resource situation of the corresponding date of the trip)
- change the name of the person participating in the trip
1. No modification shall be made within 14 days before the tour
2. A service fee of C$50/ single/trip will be charged for 15days or more before the trip
- increase the number of participants in the trip (depending on the resource situation of the corresponding date of the trip)
- change the name of the person participating in the trip
1. No modification shall be made within 14 days before the tour
2. A service fee of C$50/ single/trip will be charged for 15days or more before the trip
If your itinerary includes shuttle service, please be sure to provide accurate flight information and arrive at the designated pick-up location in advance. The travel agency reserves the right to provide the second service or to charge $30 per person if there is an error in pick-up due to inaccurate information.
Visitors under the age of 16 should be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 or above).
Please understand that complimentary items unavailable due to traffic, weather or other force majeure factors, or you cannot participate due to personal reasons, the fees will not be refunded.
We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance.
If you have special needs (such as bed, vegetarian, baby chair, etc.), please inform us at least 7 days before the trip, we will try to coordinate, but no guarantee.
If you need to leave the tour, please sign the confirmation of leaving the tour.
During the tour, there may be different vehicles and tour guides to serve you. Sorry for any inconvenience!
The order of travel may be adjusted.
If the weather condition, war, general strikes, and other unforeseen circumstances interrupt the journey, our company reserves the right to rearrange the journey without refunding the tour fee.
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Each guest is allowed 1 check-in bag (total dimensions must not exceed 62 inches), 1 carry-on, and 1 personal item. Extra luggage will not be allowed.
This tour requires a minimum number of passengers to operate. If the minimum is not met, we reserve the right to cancel the tour or operate it using a minibus, depending on the final number of participants.
If this occurs, you will be offered the option to reschedule the tour for an alternative date or receive a full refund.
Optional tours are additional activities or attractions that are not included in the base tour price and are offered to enhance your travel experience.
All optional tours must be booked at the time of order and cannot be added later during the tour. If you choose not to participate in an optional activity, you will have free time at the destination. The tour guide will arrange a designated meeting point and time to pick you up and continue with the main itinerary.
Pre- and post-tour hotel options allow guests to arrive early or stay late. Multiple hotel packages are available, with or without transportation service. Guests should select their preferred option based on their travel needs when placing the order.
This tour requires a minimum number of passengers to operate. If the minimum is not met, we reserve the right to cancel the tour or operate it using a minibus, depending on the final number of participants.
If this occurs, you will be offered the option to reschedule the tour for an alternative date or receive a full refund.
Yes. Most multi-day tours offer an optional meal plan, which must be selected at checkout. Guests may choose their preferred main dish when booking. Participation in the meal plan is optional. Most multi-day tours include the breakfast.
All tours are led by professional, licensed tour guides. Your tour guide’s contact information will be provided 1–2 days before departure, allowing you to reconfirm meeting details and address any last-minute questions.
Yes the airport transfer will be provided on certain tours. Complimentary airport pickup at Calgary International Airport (YYC) is available at scheduled times. Hotel shuttle and pre-paid private car pickup options are also offered. Pickup method depends on flight arrival time. Final pickup details will be confirmed by SMS one day before departure. Additional fees may apply if incorrect or late flight information is provided.
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