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2-Day Banff National Park, Columbia Icefield, Sulphur Mountain, Athabasca Glacier Tour from Calgary/Banff

Our Price: from
US$350
￥2371
€306
C$491
Rs.33752
(Price shown is based on the lowest price per person over the next 60 days) Duration: 2 days Language: English; Mandarin Chinese Visit Banff National Park (Sulphur Mountain, Banff Gondola, Bow Falls, Peyto Lake), Jasper National Park (Icefields Parkway), Banff.
Highlights:
  • Banff Highlights Tour: Experience the best of Banff with a focus on its most stunning views and attractions. Perfect for a quick and memorable mountain getaway.
  • Banff Scenic Stay: Stay within Banff Town and enjoy breathtaking views and natural beauty throughout your journey.
  • Complimentary Park Pass: Free national park admission for the entire summer season (May - Oct).

Itinerary

Day 1:Banff Gondola (optional) - Hoodoos - Bow Falls - Surprise Corner - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & lunch (optional) - Johnston Canyon - Banff(207 km)

Hotel: Standard: Mount Royal Hotel/Banff Inn/Canalta Lodge/Caribou Lodge/Rundlestone Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast: Excluded; Lunch: Meal Plan - French Brasserie at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - 90mins, Default Beef; Dinner: Excluded
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.
    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
    • Banff Gondola
      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.
      Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 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
  • 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]
    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
  • 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.
    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
  • 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. 15 Minutes

Day 2:Bow Lake - Peyto Lake - Lunch at Saskatchewan River Crossing (optional) – Columbia Icefield Snowcoach (optional)(428 km)

Meals: Breakfast: Meal Plan; Lunch: Meal Plan - The Crossing Mt. Wilson Restaurant Lunch Buffet - 45 mins; Dinner: Excluded
Begin our Banff journey. Stop by Bow Lake visit the historical Simpson's Num-Ti-Jah. Then stop at Peyto Lake. Drive along the Icefield Parkway, take a Snowcoach on Athabasca Glacier. On the way back to Banff , you will see Crowfoot Glacier.
  • 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
  • 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. 20 Minutes
  • 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)
    Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Athabasca Glacier
    The Athabasca Glacier is the most-visited glacier in North America. It is one of the eight major glaciers of the Columbia Icefield. The Icefield Interpretive Centre is next to the glacier, and is where visitors can arrange tours.
    Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes

Departure & Return

LocationAddressDepartureReturn
Calgary, AB
1316 33rd St NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6B6, CA
7:30am7:00pm
Calgary, AB
316 Riverfront Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5R1, CA (Calgary, AB)
7:45am7:00pm
Banff, AB
333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, Banff, AB T1L 1B1, CA (Elk+Avenue Hotel Lobby - Banff, AB)
9:30am6:15pm

*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.

  • Please arrive at pick up locations 15 min earlier.
Drop off points:
Banff drop off point: around 6:00pm at Elk + Avenue Hotel, address: 333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B1.
Calgary drop off point: around 7:30pm
  • Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza
  • Calgary Downtown, address: 316 Riverfront Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5R1, CA
  • Calgary airport, Please arrange your return flight after 9:30PM (domestic flights) and 10:30PM (international flights).
  • The timetable above is subject to change. We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary without prior notice.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

Hotel accommodations for 1 Night as listed
Professional Tour Guide
National Park Pass
Traffic Accident Insurance
Air-conditioned vehicle
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Price Excludes

Meals & All Personal Expenses such as laundry, phone & travel insurance
Driver/Tour Guide gratuity (Mandatory): C$15/pp/day, airport pick up C$10/pp
Optional activity expenses (will be added when checking out)
Refunds for costs caused by force majeure
Fuel Surcharge (Mandatory): C$5/pp/day.

Additional Notes

Optional Meal Plan: Due to the limited resources of the Rocky Mountain, the materials are prepared in advance, and it is not possible to temporarily change the meals. Please inform us at least 10 days in advance before your departure if you have a vegetarian requirement or dietary taboo on the F&B. If you proposes to change during the tour, we will try our best to coordinate, but we can't guarantee it. If there is any additional cost, it will be borne by the guests. Thank you for your cooperation.
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.
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.