Visit Banff National Park (Bow Falls, Johnston Canyon, Minnewanka Lake, Surprise Corner, Two Jack Lake), Banff, Kootenay National Park (Marble Canyon). This well-paced tour combines light walking, beautiful landscapes, and time to relax, making it ideal for all ages.
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) (393 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) (393 km)
Calgary, AB
Banff National Park, AB
Johnston Canyon
Bow Falls
Surprise Corner
Minnewanka Lake
Two Jack Lake
Kootenay National Park, BC
Marble Canyon
Banff, AB
Calgary, AB
Meal: Excluded
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 before returning.
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
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
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.
Please arrive at pick up locations 15 min earlier.
Drop off location will be the same as pick up location (some locations may not have drop off service).
The timetable above is subject to change. We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary without prior notice.
Price Includes
Air-conditioned vehicle
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Traffic Accident Insurance
Admission for National Park
Professional tour guide
Price Excludes
Tips (C$15 per person per day is recommended)
Meal expenses
Optional activities
Dining expenses and other personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks and shopping that are not indicated in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure such as traffic delays, wars, coups, strikes, weather, aircraft machine failures, flight cancellations or changes in time.
Any kind of travel insurance
Holiday Surcharge
Additional Note
If your itinerary includes airport pick-up and drop-off service, please provide accurate flight information and arrive at the designated pick-up location in advance. If the pick-up or designated pick-up location is mistaken due to inaccurate information you have provided, you will be charged C$30/pp for a second pick-up service.
According to different hotel operation requirements, you may be required to provide credit card information as a deposit during your stay for miscellaneous expenses and incidental guarantees (such as telephone expense, laundry, catering).
All activities and meals must be booked in advance. Please understand that no additional bookings will be provided during the tour.
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.
During your trip, the tour guide may pick-up or drop-off travelers accommodated at different hotels. The tour guide will make reasonable arrangements according to the presented situation. Please cooperate and understand, thank you.
During your trip, there may be different vehicles and tour guides serving you.
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.
If you have special needs (such as but not limited to: bed type, vegetarian options, high-chairs, etc.) please inform us at least 10 days before your trip. We will do our best to accommodate you, but there is no guarantee.
All add-on activity & meal options must be purchased 10 days before the tour start, and subject to availability of resources.
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.
Confirmation
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.
Redemption
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.
Terms & Condition
The following applies to order cancellations OR 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 72hours prior to the departure of the tour;
2. Charge 6% tour fee/ order/time 72hours or more before the tour (activities and catering are refundable)
3. Christmas, New Year, and holidays(Dec.16-Jan.02) are non-refundable and non-changeable once confirmed.
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 30 days before the tour
2. A service fee of 6% tour fee / single/trip will be charged for 72hours or more before the trip
3. If there is any upgrade hotels (Fairmont, etc.) in the booking, there will be non-refundable for any changes or cancellation for upgrade hotel option.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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