Set in the spectacular Canadian Rockies, Banff must be one of Canada's most picturesque cities. Its almost like stepping into a postcard from Canada. Lush forests, commanding mountains painted lakes, Banff has it all. Alpine meadows, limestone canyons and mineral hot springs surround Banff. Its skyline is dominated by the peaks of Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade, part of the Rocky Mountains. Boutiques and restaurants blend with château-style hotels and souvenir shops on Banff Avenue, the main thoroughfare. The Banff National Parks is home to animals including elk and grizzly bears. You can go biking, canoeing and horse-riding in the picturesque Banff National Park. Or you can go on one of the many tours we offer to explore Banff and the Icefield Parkway; enjoy the beautiful vistas of the Banff and Yoho National Park that makes this experience unique.
5 Nights accommodations, 3 nights in Banff and 2 nights in Jasper.
Daily breakfast.
Transfer by coach from YYC Airport/Calgary downtown to hotel in Banff..
Coach tour of Banff.
Admissions to Banff Gondola & Lake Minnewanka Cruise.
Coach tour of Yoho National Park including Moraine Lake, Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and Takakkaw Falls.
Icefields Parkway Discovery from Banff to Jasper with photostop in Lake Louise and Buffet Lunch.
Visit to Columbia Icefield including admissions to Ice Explorer Glacier tour & Glacier Skywalk.
Coach tour of Jasper including lunch on tours operating from 2nd May to 26th May. Coach tour of Jasper including Maligne Lake Cruise for tours from operating 27th May to 10 Oct 2022.
Coach transfer from hotel in Jasper to YEG Airport.
Resort Fees, Taxes & GST
Airfare. Offered as a supplement on request.
Travel Insurance – highly recommended.
Canada Park Fees - CA $ 10 approximately per person per day in the Park. Approximately CA $ 60 per person for this tour.
Visa and Documentation Fees.
If applicable, cost of any RTPCR/Antigen Test or costs related to quarantine.
Arrive this afternoon at Calgary International Airport (YYC). After collecting your bags, proceed to the shuttle desk at the airport for your transfer to the mountain resort of Banff, AB.
With Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade, part of the Rocky Mountains, dominating its skyline, the resort town of Banff is by far the largest town in the Rockies. Banff features chateau style hotels, plenty of shops and dining options and a range of sightseeing and soft adventure options.
On arrival in Banff, check into your hotel. Rest of the day free to explore Banff Avenue with its many shops and restaurants on your own.
Overnight in Banff, AB.
See some of the most incredible sights and sounds that western Canada has to offer on this full guided sightseeing tour of Banff. All the guests get to learn about the culture, geology, and wildlife while exploring the spectacular sights of the renowned mountain town of Banff.
This tour will include some of the most scenic and historically significant highlights of Banff such as the Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner Lookout, Hoodoos Viewpoint and Lake Minnewanka. While on the tour, enjoy hot chocolate or fresh water (depending on the time of year) and maple cookies at one of the scenic stops. This a complete orientation to Banff and a great tour for seeing wildlife in the morning!
This tour will include admissions to the famous Banff Gondola for a ride to the summit of the Sulphur Mountain. The view from the viewing deck at the summit of the Sulphur Mountain are spectacular with a 360-degree panorama view of the Bow Valley.
Tour stops include -
- Bow Falls
- Surprise Corner Viewpoint
- Lookout Point
- Hoodoos
- Lake Minnewanka
Overnight in Banff, AB.
Get to see the best that Banff National Park and the surrounding wildernesses. This tour take you to the most treasured spots in the Canadian Rockies through Banff and Yoho National Parks.
The Yoho National Park in British Columbia to the west of Banff National Park is a place loaded with stories. From the history of the Canadian railroad to Takakkaw Falls (the second-highest waterfall in Canada!), follow the trails through a park whose name means “awe” in the Cree language.
The tour includes a 20-minute stop at Lake Moraine (late May onwards) and will pass by the Victoria Glacier, Takakkaw Falls, Valley of Ten Peaks, Spiral Tunnels, and Yoho National Park.
At Emerald Lake we will stop for lunch (included in your tour) at the historic lodge tucked on the shores jewel-toned lake in the middle of a beautiful glacial cirque. You’ll have time to stroll and explore.
Stop times on this tour vary depending on the area. Typically the tour offers an approximately 30 minute stop at Lake Louise, and one hour break at Emerald Lake Lodge. When Moraine Lake and Takkakaw Falls are not affected by seasonal road closures, the tour also offers a 50-minute stop at Moraine Lake and a one hour stop at the Takakkaw Falls.
The tour duration will be seasonally adjusted depending on road closures, weather conditions.
Tour Stops include (may change depending on road closures)
- Moraine Lake
- Spiral Tunnels
- Emerald Lake
- Takakkaw Falls
- Lake Louise
Overnight in Banff, AB
Featuring over one hundred visible glaciers, turquoise lakes and rushing waterfalls you will discover Canada's most scenic mountain roadway i.e., the Icefield's Parkway. Every twist and turn of the spectacular 230 KM (143-miles) Icefields Parkway (Highway 93) reveals cloud-piercing peaks, valley-carving glaciers, teal lakes, and dense forests.
Running from Lake Louise to Jasper, this scenic Alberta coach tour offers stunning views of the Canadian Rockies, with lots of roadside lookouts and trailheads along the way. From the iconic Lake Louise to the otherworldly Columbia Icefield and beyond to Jasper, this tour allows you to see glaciers up close and discover how they’ve shaped our landscape.
A once-in-a-lifetime experience you at the Columbia Icefield where you will board the famous Ice Explorers for a ride to the Athabasca Glacier, the largest icefield south of the North Pole. You will also get to step beyond the Valley’s edge and do a walk on the Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored suspended observation platform extending 30 meters out over the Sunwapta Valley: where glass is the only thing that separates you from rugged and wild terrain 918-foot (280 m) below.
This 8 ½ hour coach tour will include stops at:
- Lake Louise
- Bow Lake
- Columbia Icefield Adventure
- Glacier Skywalk
- Athabasca Falls
Overnight in Jasper, AB.
Jasper as you may notice is a laid-back place. Covering over 11,228 square kilometers (4,335 square miles), Jasper National Park is Canada's largest park in the Rocky Mountains and the second largest Dark Sky Preserve in the world. Jasper and its surroundings offer treasures of sights and sounds for you to discover.
Spend the day on this tour exploring the highlights of Jasper National Park with hot lunch included. We’ll tour the historic townsite then head to the fascinating Maligne Canyon. Lookout for wildlife as your tour coach travels out of town to the various scenic spots included in your tour.
The tour culminates in an unforgettable cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island. Surrounded by breathtaking mountains, glacier fed Maligne Lake is world-renowned for its beauty and is home to the world-famous Spirit Island. Experience these iconic locations in a completely unique way on our Maligne Lake Cruise.
Note - Explore Jasper w/ Lunch (Pre-Lake Opening Only) (Operational only from 2nd May to 26th May) - Explore the spectacular natural treasures of the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Stand above the massive walls of Maligne Canyon for stunning views of rushing waterfalls, discover the mystery of the disappearing water at Medicine Lake – all on this incredible sightseeing tour. Lunch will also be provided on this trip.
Note - Explore Jasper & Maligne Lake Cruise – (Operational from 27th May) - Explore the spectacular natural treasures of the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Stand above the massive walls of Maligne Canyon for stunning views of rushing waterfalls, discover the mystery of the disappearing water at Medicine Lake and experience the scenic lake cruise of Maligne Lake – all on this incredible sightseeing tour. Lunch will also be provided on this trip.
Tour Stops include:
- Maligne Canyon
- Medicine Lake
- Maligne Lake
Overnight in Jasper, AB
Today marks the end of your Best of Canadian Rockies Tour. Our tour coach will transfer you to Edmonton International Airport (YEG). This is a four hour run and the coach departs Jasper at 7 AM. Pick up from hotels in Jasper starts at 5:45 AM.
You will arrive at Edmonton International Airport (YEG) around 12 Noon.
If you are booking your own flights, make sure to book flights departing only around 4 PM.
End of your Best of Canadian Rockies Tour.
