$401.8
Per Person
## Itinerary:
Calgary → Banff Gondola (own expense, 90 mins) → Hoodoos (15 mins) → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Surprise Corner (15 mins) → Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel with lunch (own expense; French bistro-style set meal available for additional booking, 90 mins) → Johnston Canyon (60 mins) → Check in at hotel
In the morning, take a coach to Banff National Park and arrive at Sulphur Mountain for a ride on Banff Gondola at your own cost. As the cable car ascends slowly, feast your eyes on a snow-dusted alpine landscape ringed by rolling mountains. Afterwards, head for the Hoodoos perched above the Bow River bank and admire the spectacular cascading water of Bow Falls, where dark rock formations contrast vividly with frothy white rushing water. Proceed to Surprise Corner to capture distant views of Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel alongside the Bow River scenery. You will then tour the castle-style Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel built in Scottish architectural design and have lunch here at your own expense. Following lunch, explore Johnston Canyon, one of the three prominent canyons in the Canadian Rockies, and hike along trail paths up to the rushing waterfalls. (In case of unavoidable incidents such as scenic area closure for maintenance, the tour will be switched to visit Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake.) Check into your accommodation in Banff for the night.
*Hoodoos will remain closed until July 1; Vermilion Lakes (around 15 minutes of visiting time) will serve as the alternative attraction.
# Itinerary Arrangement:
Banff → Crowfoot Glacier → Peyto Lake (30 mins) → Icefields Parkway → Lunch (at your own expense; buffet lunch available for extra booking, 45 mins) → Snowcoach & Glacier Skywalk (at your own expense, 150 mins) → Athabasca Falls (30 mins) → Jasper, check into hotel
Depart from your hotel in Banff in the morning and catch distant views of Crowfoot Glacier alongside the Icefields Parkway within Banff National Park. Named for its resemblance to a crow’s claw, the glacier now features two remaining ice tongues due to climatic changes. Meltwater from the glacier feeds Bow Lake at its foot, creating a stunning contrast between snow-capped peaks and turquoise lake waters. The viewpoint sits close to the highway with no lengthy hiking required, making it a popular stop for sightseeing and photography along the Icefields Parkway. Next, travel to Peyto Lake. In case of force majeure such as scenic area closure for maintenance, the trip will be redirected to Waterfowl Lake instead. Shaped like a maple leaf, the lake unfurls as a turquoise ribbon embedded in the valleys of the Canadian Rockies. Afterwards, buffet lunch at your own cost is arranged at The Crossing Resort. Continue along the scenic Highway 93, the Icefields Parkway, to reach the Icefield Centre. Here you may board the optional Snowcoach to travel atop Athabasca Glacier and witness natural formations built over millions of years. Alternatively, step onto the 280-metre-high Glacier Skywalk (self-paid) to enjoy panoramic vistas of Sunwapta Valley; when mist rolls in, the experience feels like walking amid clouds. The tour then proceeds to Athabasca Falls, a 23-metre waterfall carved by glacial thaw and erosion, before driving to Jasper Town for overnight hotel check-in.
*Optional Ice Explorer Snowcoach & Glacier Skywalk operate from May 1 to October 12.*
Starting October 13, the itinerary only includes stopovers at scenic spots with no optional booking for Snowcoach or Glacier Skywalk experiences.
On fine weather days: Guests may enjoy an easy 60-minute hike up the foothills in front of the glacier for an up-close encounter with glacial landscapes.
On poor weather days: Per tour guide’s arrangement, guests view the glacier from a distance, with an additional stop at Waterfowl Lake added to the schedule.
## Itinerary:
Jasper → Medicine Lake → Maligne Lake (optional paid lake cruise, 90 mins) → Lunch at Maligne Lake (optional at own expense, 45 mins) → The Crossing → Bow Lake (20 mins) → Banff / Calgary
Depart from your hotel in Jasper and pass by Medicine Lake before arriving at Maligne Lake, the world’s second-largest glacial lake at the lake’s far end. Embark on the seasonal optional paid Maligne Lake Cruise* and cruise across the 22-kilometre-long lake toward Spirit Island, known as "the gathering place of gods". Following optional self-paid lunch at Maligne Lake, proceed to Maligne Canyon*, the longest and deepest canyon in the Canadian Rockies. Subject to 2024 wildfire impacts and national park opening status, this stop may be substituted with Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Lake Beauvert instead. Carved by glacial erosion, the canyon features steep, rugged rock formations and breathtaking scenery. Afterwards, head south along the Icefields Parkway and make a rest stop at The Crossing. Nestled midway along the parkway linking Banff and Jasper, this spot was once a historic trading passage for Rocky Mountain travellers, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and glaciers with rugged pristine landscapes, ideal for rest and sightseeing en route. Continue to the expansive Bow Lake for a sightseeing stop before travelling south back to Banff or Calgary.
*The optional paid Maligne Lake Cruise runs from May 29 to October 11; schedules are subject to adjustment based on lake ice-off conditions. When cruises are unavailable, the itinerary will be replaced with stops at Pyramid Lake (45 mins) and Patricia Lake (15 mins).
*Due to the impact of 2024 wildfires, Maligne Canyon may be swapped for Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Lake Beauvert (total 30 mins) depending on the national park’s opening arrangements.
| Location | Time | Address |
| Northeast Area: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes in advance. | 07:30 | 1316 33rd St. NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6B6, Canada |
| Downtown New Pick Up Locaion | 07:45 | 316 Riverfront Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5R1 |
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes in advance. | 09:30 | 333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B1 |
| Location | Time | Address |
| Elk + Avenue Hotel, Banff Town | 333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B1 | |
| [Airport Drop-off Only] Calgary International Airport It is recommended to book domestic Canadian flights departing after 21:30 and international flights departing after 22:30. | 19 Airport RD NE, Calgary, AB T2E | |
| Downtown New Pick Up Locaion Arrival time is subject to change due to event duration and traffic conditions; please refer to the actual schedule on the day of travel. | 316 Riverfront Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5R1 | |
| Northeast District: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel Arrival time is subject to change significantly due to event duration and traffic conditions; please refer to the actual time on the day of travel. | 1316 33rd St. NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6B6, Canada |
Once the booking is confirmed, an absence or failure to show up on the scheduled date or time is a no-show. No refunds or reschedules will be issued for no-shows and late arrivals.
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