6-Day Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Drumheller, Waterton, Icefield Tour from Calgary/Banff - Icefields Hotel Experience
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Tour Overview
Highlights
Visit Banff, Banff National Park (Lake Louise, Sulphur Mountain, Bow Lake, Hoodoos, Moraine Lake, Peyto Lake, Surprise Corner), Jasper, Jasper National Park (Icefields Parkway, Maligne Canyon, Pyramid Lake, Sunwapta Falls), Yoho National Park (Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge), Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer), Drumheller (Hoodoos, Horseshoe Canyon, Royal Tyrrell Museum), Waterton Lakes National Park (Cameron Falls, Prince of Wales Hotel National Historic Site, Waterton Park).
- Get ready for an unforgettable experience with plenty of time to explore a scenic trek to the Athabasca Glacier, surrounded by jaw-droppingly picturesque natural vista
- Traveling along the "93 Icefields Parkway" selected by National Geographic magazine as one of the top 10 scenic drives in the world to enhance your travel experience
- Immerse yourself in the must-see attractions of Yoho, and Jasper National Parks, including the stunning turquoise lakes of Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, and Maligne Lake.
- Embark on an unforgettable adventure and indulge in cruising, helicopter tour, and snowcoach activities.
Itinerary
Departing from Calgary, we will head to Banff National Park. To enhance the travel experience, enjoy a ride to the Sulphur Mountain Summit with Banff Gondola (optional surcharge). Next, there are multiple attractions following, such as Banff Hoodoos, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, and the spectacular viewpoint for the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Finally, we will be hiking at Johnston Canyon.
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.
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.
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.
Hoodoos is closed until July 1,2026. Replaced with a 15-minute stop at Vermilion Lakes.
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.
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.
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the world-famous Fairmont Banff Springs is a landmark in the picturesque alpine town of Banff. Enjoy outdoor adventures like hiking, skiing, wildlife tours, and gondola rides. Relax amidst stunning mountain views and pristine lakes at this legendary "Castle in the Rockies."
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.
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.
Begin your unforgettable Icefields Parkway tour with scenic stops at Castle Mountain and Lake Louise, where you’ll enjoy lunch at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Continue to the turquoise waters of Moraine Lake and the picturesque Bow Lake, including a visit to the historic Num-Ti-Jah Lodge to learn about legendary Rocky Mountain guide Jimmy Simpson. Travel along Highway 93, the renowned Icefields Parkway, taking in alpine meadows, pristine lakes, and majestic peaks before arriving at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, your gateway to glacier adventures.
Choose your ideal overnight experience packages:
Glacier View Lodge Package (Package M)
Experience the ultimate in luxury at Glacier View Lodge, the only hotel with direct, panoramic views of the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park. This premium package includes a Nordic-inspired room, gourmet dinner and breakfast at Altitude Restaurant with stunning glacier vistas, and unforgettable stargazing. Telescopes in the lobby let you enjoy the brilliant night sky over the Rockies. Perfect for travelers seeking an all-inclusive Icefields Parkway experience.
Crossing Resort Package (Package C)
Stay at The Crossing Resort, ideally located on the Icefields Parkway, one of National Geographic’s "Top 10 Scenic Drives in the World." Enjoy comfortable accommodations with mountain views and easy access to the Columbia Icefield. Perfect for travelers seeking convenience and value while exploring the stunning Canadian Rockies.
Choose your ideal overnight experience packages:
Glacier View Lodge Package (Package M)
Experience the ultimate in luxury at Glacier View Lodge, the only hotel with direct, panoramic views of the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park. This premium package includes a Nordic-inspired room, gourmet dinner and breakfast at Altitude Restaurant with stunning glacier vistas, and unforgettable stargazing. Telescopes in the lobby let you enjoy the brilliant night sky over the Rockies. Perfect for travelers seeking an all-inclusive Icefields Parkway experience.
Crossing Resort Package (Package C)
Stay at The Crossing Resort, ideally located on the Icefields Parkway, one of National Geographic’s "Top 10 Scenic Drives in the World." Enjoy comfortable accommodations with mountain views and easy access to the Columbia Icefield. Perfect for travelers seeking convenience and value while exploring the stunning Canadian 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 Vermilion Lake and Minnewanka 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.
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.
Around 10 am, we plan to take a ride on Ice Explorer to explore Athabasca Glacier. Around 12:15 PM, depart from the Icefields Center and head toward Sunwapta Falls. From the bridge over the canyon, you can watch the waterfall tumbling beneath you, offering a unique and different experience. On the way, pass by Medicine Lake and reach Maligne Lake, the largest in the Rocky Mountains, where there is the most famous Elf Island in the world. If you want to explore the world-famous Spirit Island , which is only accessible by cruise, take an optional activity of the "Maligne Lake Cruise" with a surcharge in Jasper. Stay overnight in Jasper.
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.
Ice Explorer and Skywalk will remain in operation through October 13. Subsequent itineraries include a stop here: in good weather, enjoy a 60-minute guided glacier foothill hike for close views; in poor conditions, view the glacier from a distance and visit Sunwapta Falls.
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.
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.
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.
Sunwapta Falls
The falls are accessible via a 600 metres access road off the Icefields Parkway, which connects Jasper and Banff National Parks. It has a drop of about 18.5 metres and is most spectacular in the late spring.There are two falls, a lower and an upper one. The one most people see is the upper falls, as access is easier.
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.
Maligne Lake
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.
If the Cruise is closed, we'll take the Jasper Skytram instead.
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.
After breakfast, leave the hotel in Jasper and head first to Pyramid Lake. Next, proceed to the Maligne Canyon (Maligne Canyon is closed and will be replaced with alternative Waterton Lake and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge), the longest and deepest canyon in the Rocky Mountains. Then, visit the Athabasca Falls. Standing on the cliffs, you can feel the water cascading down like a mighty army, with the sound of the water echoing all around. Next, visit Peyto Lake Along the way, pass Waterflow Lake, and enjoy views of Crowfoot Glacier. Continue to Yoho National Park, where you will arrive at the serene Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge. After stopping in Banff Town, return to Calgary.
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.
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.
Maligne Canyon is closed and will be replaced with alternative Waterton Lake and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
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.
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
Crowfoot Glacier(Passing By)
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.
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.
Today, we will start with Waterton Lakes National Park. Moving on towards The Prince of Wales Hotel, we can upgrade our experience by adding a traditional English afternoon tea (optional surcharge). Next, take a scenic with Waterton Shoreline Cruise (optional surcharge) on the deepest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies.
On the way back, stop at Cameron Falls and take a walk up the short path to the overlook to get a better view.
Overnight in Calgary.
On the way back, stop at Cameron Falls and take a walk up the short path to the overlook to get a better view.
Overnight in Calgary.
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.
Prince of Wales Hotel National Historic Site
Magnificent mountain views, luxurious accommodations and the rich history of an iconic Canadian hotel. From the panoramic views of Waterton Lakes National Park to the architecture and craftsmanship of the building itself, every aspect of your experience at the Prince of Wales Hotel is filled with unforgettable wonder.
Prince of Wales Hotel - Afternoon Tea
Waterton Shoreline Cruise
Board one of 3 vessels for a scenic cruise on the deepest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Family-owned and operated Waterton Shoreline Cruise Co. provides guests with a unique localsâ perspective on the national parkâs rich history, wildlife and topography.
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.
Depart Calgary for Horseshoe Canyon to witness million-year-old badlands. Optionally visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum for dinosaur fossils. Explore Drumheller's iconic sites: World's Smallest Church, drive-by World's Largest Dinosaur, and walk among Hoodoos. Stop at CrossIron Mills for tax-free shopping before returning to Calgary.
Drumheller, AB
Drumheller is a town within the Red Deer River valley in the badlands of east-central Alberta, Canada. The Drumheller portion of the Red Deer River valley, often referred to as Dinosaur Valley, has an approximate width of 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) and an approximate length of 28 kilometres (17 mi).
Horseshoe Canyon
Horseshoe Canyon in the Canadian Badlands is a spectacular sight. Standing on the edge of this massive U-shaped canyon and surveying the beauty and mystery of the badlands is breathtaking.
Royal Tyrrell Museum
The Royal Tyrrell Museum is a Canadian tourist attraction and a centre of palaeontological research noted for its collection of more than 130,000 fossils.
Little Church
One of the smallest church in the world which is capable of seating only six patrons.
Hoodoos
Other nearby highlights are found along the Hoodoo Trail (Highway 10).
Departure & Return
| Location | Address | Departure | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary, AB | 7:30am | 7:00pm | |
| Calgary, AB | 7:45am | 7:00pm | |
| Banff, AB | 9:30am |
*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.
- Additional drop off points:
Calgary drop off point : Calgary Airport
According to itinerary arrangement, the drop off time at Calgary may be changed. The specific time is subject to the actual situation. - Drop off: Please arrange your return flight after 9:30PM (domestic flights) and 10:30PM (international flights) on last day.
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- 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.
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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.
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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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