Experience the best Canadian Rockies itinerary: Calgary – Banff – Jasper – Lake Louise – Calgary. Most luxury tours bring you into highlighted scenery.
6 days 5 nights
May – September
Calgary, AB
Upon arrival at Calgary Airport, pick up your luggage, then proceed to pre-arranged scheduled shuttle for Banff. It takes about 2 hours while you can relax and enjoy the upcoming scenery Alberta Rockies, ready for starting your journey. (Overnight in Banff)
Morning sightseeing on the tour bus. This resort town of Banff is set amongst the towering mountains of Rundle, Tunnel, Cascade and Norquay. With a driver guide, learn about the natural attractions of the wind-shaped hoodoos which tower majestically over the valley. Visit the classic viewpoints of Surprise Corner along Tunnel Mountain Drive and the base of the Banff Gondola. Ride the Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain summit for the stunning view of the whole Banff town. In the afternoon, you can spend your time visiting Banff Park and Whyte Museum of Rockies Mountain. Don’t miss Cave and Basin Historic site, where you can see an open air mineral pool and a boardwalk trail to see the cave vent. Banff Avenue is also famous for shops and multi-culture cuisines. End your night at Banff Upper Hot Springs.
Today, heading north into the beautiful Icefield Parkway for the Columbia Icefield. You will have change exploring the natural viewpoints of Crowfoot Glacier and Peyto Lake. Continue alongside the Mistaya River to the Big Hill and the Columbia Icefield. Ride on an all-terrain Ice Explorer (Snocoach) up to massive Athabasca Glacier and sip on the fresh waters of a glacier. Continue on through the Sunwapta Valley and take a stroll at Athabasca Falls before a late afternoon arrival at Jasper.
Morning departure for Jasper sightseeing. Visit Maligne Canyon, Patricia Lake and Pyramid Lake, and will have the opportunity to see wild animals in the national park. In the afternoon, you may ride on Jasper Tramway to descry the majestic Whistler Mountain. Or spend your time at lovely Jasper Park Lodge.
Travel by bus to Lake Louise, you shall arrive around noon time. At Chateau Lake Louise, there are various meal options, fine cuisine, afternoon tea, or just at deli shop. Walk along the beautiful Lake Louise, wild animal will just at reachable distance. Must not miss nearby Moraine Lake, where was once printed on the back of the $20 bill.
Departing Lake Louise for Calgary International Airport to end your Rockies Mountain journey.
