3-Day Summer Rocky Mountain Tour from Calgary: Banff, Jasper, 4 Lakes, Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk, Sulphur Mountain & Maligne Lake

$401.8
Per Person

  • Code: CA3-2909
  • Guided Tour
  • Calgary

What To Expect

Overview

  • Brand-new presentation of the Banff Gondola Station atop the mountain at an elevation of 2900 feet, an immersive multi-sensory interpretation of the alpine ecosystem of the Rocky Mountains, and a comprehensive showcase of the full landscape of Banff National Park.
  • 100% transparent travel itinerary with no compulsory shopping, purely for leisure and exclusive, distinctive travel experiences
  • A world-class highway road trip cruising along the Icefields Parkway, lined with jagged peaks around every winding bend, alongside alpine streams and towering glaciers.
  • Ride the Glacier Adventure Bus onto the glacial ice; stroll along the Skywalk and soak in stunning vistas above the clouds.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Calgary - Banff Gondola - Bow Falls - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Johnston Canyon - Banff

## 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.

  • Breakfast: at your own expense; Lunch: available for additional order; Dinner: at your own expense
  • Mount Royal Hotel / Banff Inn / Canalta Lodge / Caribou Lodge / Rundlestone Lodge in Banff Town or similar
  • Things to Know
    • *The Hoodoos attraction is closed until July 1, with Vermilion Lakes (approximately 15 minutes away) serving as the alternative site
    • You may tick to add on a gourmet set meal if needed. **Lunch will be served with French bistro-style cuisine at Fairmont Banff Spring Hotel**
    • The arrival time in Banff is subject to change depending on the schedule of scheduled activities. We appreciate your understanding.
    • The actual itinerary sequence may be adjusted according to different departure dates to guarantee a smooth trip.
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Day 2:

# 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.

  • Breakfast: available for additional booking; Lunch: available for additional booking; Dinner: at your own expense
  • Comfort Package: Chateau Jasper / Tonquin Inn / Lobstick Lodge / Jasper Inn & Suite or similar; Value Package: Athabasca Hotel or similar
  • Things to Know
    • *Ice Explorer & Glacier Skywalk (at your own expense)* operate from May 1 to October 12. Starting from October 13, the tour will only make a stop at the scenic spot without optional bookings for Ice Explorer and Glacier Skywalk. In good weather: Guests may enjoy an easy hike on the hills in front of the glacier (around 60 minutes) to get an up-close experience of the icefield scenery. In poor weather: Arranged by the tour guide, guests will view the glacier from a distance, with an extra stop at Waterfowl Lake added to the itinerary.
    • Reminder: The bar at Athabasca Hotel operates on Friday and Saturday evenings during summer with a lively atmosphere. Some rooms under the Budget Package may be affected by noise, kindly take note in advance.
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Day 3:

## 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.

  • Things to Know
    • *Maligne Lake Cruise (at your own expense) runs from May 29 to October 11. Its operating schedule is subject to change depending on lake opening conditions. When the cruise is unavailable, the alternative itinerary includes a 45-minute stop at Pyramid Lake and a 15-minute stop at Patricia Lake.
    • *Due to the impact of the 2024 wildfires on Maligne Canyon, the itinerary may be substituted with Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Bow Lake subject to the opening status of the national park (30 minutes in total).*
    • The arrival time in Banff is subject to change depending on the schedule of activity items, and your understanding is appreciated.
    • If you need to connect with a flight departing from Calgary on the same evening, please book flights taking off after 21:30 for domestic Canadian travel and flights departing after 22:30 for international travel to avoid disrupting your itinerary.
    • To ensure your trip is fulfilling, pleasant and smooth, we highly recommend you purchase activity tickets, dining packages and other add-ons together at the time of booking. No additional orders will be accepted within 7 days prior to departure or during the tour period.

Packages

3-Day Tour Value Package

One night accommodation at Athabasca Hotel in Jasper
  • Single Room

    $885.92$904
  • Double Room

    $511.56$522
  • Triple Room

    $443.94$453
  • Quad Room

    $401.8$410
  • Child

    $310.66$317

3-Day Tour Comfort Package

One night accommodation in Jasper at Chateau Jasper/Tonquin Inn/Lobstick Lodge/Jasper Inn & Suite or equivalent properties
  • Single Room

    $967.26$987
  • Double Room

    $552.72$564
  • Triple Room

    $471.38$481
  • Quad Room

    $426.3$435
  • Child

    $310.66$317

Options

Columbia Icefield 2-in-1 Ticket: Ice Explorer + Glacier

May 1 - October 12. Scenic spot hours may vary due to weather conditions. Subject to official updates.
2-in-1 Ticket
adults: (16yrs+):85 child: (6-15yrs):55 infants:( 0-5yrs):free
  • Adult

    $95
  • Child

    $60

Banff Gondola

Open year-round, except for annual maintenance (usually in November)
Banff Gondola
adults: (16yrs+):63 child: (6-15yrs):44 infants:( 0-5yrs):free
  • Adult

    $75
  • Child

    $51

Fairmont Banff Springs French Signature Lunch

All year round, except Sundays
charge
  • Adult

    $88
  • Child

    $88

Maligne Lake Optional Lunch Package

May to mid-October
charge
adults: (12yrs+):46 child: (0-12yrs):29
  • Adult

    $58
  • Child

    $38

The Crossing Buffet Lunch

May to mid-October
The Crossing Buffet Lunch
adults: (12yrs+):31 child: (0-12yrs):23
  • Adult

    $39
  • Child

    $39

Maligne Lake Cruise

May 29 - October 12. Scenic spot hours may vary due to weather conditions. Subject to official updates.
Maligne Lake Cruise
adults: (16yrs+):80 child: (6-15yrs):50 infants:( 0-5yrs):free
  • Adult

    $95
  • Child

    $50

National Park Pass (Mandatory Fee)

[Special Offer] Complimentary Summer National Park Passes (Valid for travel between 5/1 and 10/31)
National Park Pass (Mandatory Fee)

    Pick Up/Drop Off Information

    Pick Up

    LocationTimeAddress
    Northeast Area: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel
    Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes in advance.
    07:301316 33rd St. NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6B6, Canada
    Downtown New Pick Up Locaion 07:45316 Riverfront Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5R1
    Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes in advance.
    09:30333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B1

    Drop Off

    LocationTimeAddress
    Elk + Avenue Hotel, Banff Town333 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

    Things to Know

    Included/Exclude

    • Transportation: Comfortable air-conditioned tour buses locally
    • Tour Guide: Bilingual guide service with Mandarin and English speaking available
    • Accommodation: Standard rooms at the hotels specified in the itinerary
    • Insurance: Travel accident insurance for transportation during the itinerary
    • 5% Federal Service GST

    • Driver and tour guide service fee (CAD 15 per person per day, CAD 10 per person per airport transfer)
    • Meals throughout the trip
    • Cost of admission tickets for activities specified in the itinerary
    • Other personal expenses such as laundry, telephone bills, beverages, shopping, pay TV and so on
    • Extra expenses arising from force majeure such as traffic delays, wars, coups, strikes, adverse weather, aircraft mechanical failures, flight cancellations or schedule changes
    • All types of travel insurance
    • Fuel surcharge (payable during the tour at C$5 per person per day, excluding airport pickup service)
    • *It is strongly recommended that you purchase event tickets together with your order. No additional ticket bookings will be accepted within 7 days prior to departure or during the trip.*
    • Front three rows of seats for coach tours / Front row for minibus: $58 per person (Airport transfer service unavailable for reservation; same rate for adults and children). Contact customer service for additional payment if you wish to add this booking.

    Booking and Confirmation Process

    • Due to high demand, inventory is mostly synchronous but sometimes not. Our consultant will check real time availability onsite and confirm seats.
    • You will receive your booking information instantly via email. In the event that you do not receive our email, please check your spam folder, or log into your User Center to check your order status and download your voucher when available.

    Terms & Conditions

    What is the cancellation policy?

    Cancellation Period
    Policy
    36 or more days prior to tour departure date
    Refund 90% payment
    19 - 35 days prior to tour departure date
    Refund 30% payment
    18 days prior to tour departure date
    Non-refundable

    What if you miss the appointed time or departure date?

    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.

    Other important information

    • The nightclub at the Athabasca Hotel in Jasper is open from Friday to Sunday and on public holidays, and some guest rooms may be affected by music noise.
    • Don't forget to bring your camera and your smile.
    • Instructions on Fuel Surcharge Collection. Due to the persistently high international fuel prices, a fuel surcharge will be levied on summer tour groups to maintain service quality for summer itineraries: Charging Standard: 5 Canadian Dollars per person per day (excluding the day of airport pickup). Collection Method: Collected in cash during the tour.
    • It is recommended that you book catering packages and activity items included in the itinerary as early as possible. No additional bookings will be accepted 7 days prior to departure and throughout the trip.
    • The order of scenic spots and transit cities may be adjusted according to actual travel conditions such as travel schedule, weather, traffic and other objective factors. Visitors are advised not to arrange early departure from the group, otherwise you shall bear any losses incurred due to such changes.
    • Please arrive at each designated assembly point 5 to 10 minutes in advance. If you miss the tour bus due to late arrival, you need to proceed to the next assembly point on your own.
    • Travelers under 16 years old must be accompanied by adults aged 18 and above when joining the tour group.
    • Free activities included in the itinerary will not be refunded if they cannot be provided due to force majeure such as traffic problems and bad weather, or if you fail to participate for personal reasons. We appreciate your understanding.
    • Cruise tickets for Maligne Lake are limited controlled resources. When available tickets run out, local travel agencies will allocate resources based on order submission time. We will issue refunds to tourists who fail to secure tickets.
    • In the Rocky Mountain Scenic Area, the temperature difference between morning and evening is quite large. The average daytime temperature in summer is 25 degrees Celsius, while the average nighttime temperature ranges from 15 to 18 degrees Celsius. Please pack suitable luggage accordingly.
    • The Rocky Mountains enjoy abundant sunshine and strong ultraviolet rays in summer, so please prepare sun protection products. The area has a dry climate, making body lotion also an essential travel item.
    • Wild animals are frequently spotted in the Rocky Mountain Scenic Area. Feeding them is strictly prohibited. Do not get off the vehicle to watch if you encounter large wild animals.
    • Smoking is strictly prohibited in all hotel rooms throughout the trip. Violators will be fined no less than 300 Canadian dollars.
    • Most hotels in the Rocky Mountain area are 3 to 4-story wooden buildings, and some are not equipped with elevators.
    • Most hotels in the Rocky Mountain area are 3 to 4-story wooden buildings, and some are not equipped with elevators.
    • For environmental protection reasons, hotels in the Rocky Mountain area do not provide toothpaste, toothbrushes, slippers or combs; only body wash, shampoo, conditioner and soap are available.
    • In line with living habits in North America, most hotel rooms are not equipped with electric kettles. If you need hot water, please turn to the hotel front desk for help. When no electric kettle is available, use the coffee machine properly to boil water.
    • No boiled drinking water is provided within the scenic area. Please prepare it by yourself before departing from the hotel if needed.
    • The voltage in Canada is 110V, and the power sockets are three-pronged: one round pin on the top and two parallel flat pins at the bottom.
    • It is strongly recommended that you purchase travel medical insurance (including tour cancellation coverage) before joining the tour to safeguard your health, safety and personal interests.
    • Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking. No temporary adjustments can be made during the tour, and we appreciate your understanding.
    • This is a destination-based group tour. Please prepare your valid tourist visa in advance. Also, check and apply for an eTA ahead of time according to your passport type. For more details, please visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp
    • This is a destination-based group tour. Please prepare your valid tourist visa in advance. Also, check and apply for an eTA ahead of time according to your passport type. For more details, please visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp
    • Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information (such as name, gender, contact details, adult or child) when making a reservation to avoid booking errors that may affect your trip.
    • Children are required to provide their birthday information in advance to determine whether a child safety seat needs to be prepared beforehand. You shall be held fully responsible for any travel delays or losses arising from missing information.
    • If you have not received the Tour Confirmation Letter 7 days prior to your departure, please contact our staff promptly.
    • To make your trip more fulfilling, pleasant and smooth, we strongly recommend that you book activity tickets, dining packages and other items at the time of your reservation. No additional bookings will be accepted within 7 days prior to departure or during the trip.
    • This is a destination-based group tour for individual travelers. While all promised services and standards are fully maintained, you will be grouped with other tourists for a unified itinerary arrangement. The sequence of the itinerary may be adjusted for different departure dates.
    • Due to operational restrictions of hotels in the Banff area, specific bed types cannot be guaranteed. Hotels will randomly assign king rooms or twin rooms based on room availability on the day of check-in. We appreciate your understanding!
    • Hotel Star Rating: There is no official hotel star rating system in North America. All hotels arranged for this trip are local brand hotels.
    • Standard double rooms in North American hotels are equipped with one large bed or two separate beds. If you have special requests for the bed type, please let us know when making your reservation, and we will do our best to make arrangements.
    • The components of the travel product, such as tour vehicles, hotels, restaurants, scenic facilities, languages and cultures, are evaluated by different criteria across regions and countries. We appreciate your understanding. (Bilingual services may be available, including Mandarin and English.)
    • Tour vehicles: Vehicles will be arranged according to the group size. For groups with fewer than 24 passengers, the driver will also serve as the tour guide. For groups with 24 or more passengers, there will be one dedicated driver and one dedicated tour guide respectively.
    • All operators of various means of transportation, hotels, restaurants and scenic spots used during the itinerary have their own regulations to safeguard tourists' safety and legitimate rights and interests. In the event of accidental injury, death or other losses, matters shall be handled in accordance with the rules formulated by the respective operators. Our company shall not be held liable for any such incidents.
    • In case of special circumstances such as bad weather, traffic accidents and other incidents, our company reserves the right to modify or cancel the itinerary.
    • In the event of flight cancellations, delays, adverse weather conditions or other travel safety issues, relevant regulations shall apply directly to passengers. Our company shall not be held responsible for any such matters.
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    • If transfer service from/to the airport is included in your itinerary, you must provide accurate flight information and arrive at the designated pick-up location in advance. If inaccurate information leads to mistakes in airport pick-up, the travel agency reserves the right to arrange a second transfer service, charge additional pick-up fees at the rate of paid private car transfers, or arrange the next available free airport transfer with vacant seats. Please note that only one airport pick-up service is provided per order!
    • Depending on the operational requirements of different hotels, you may be asked to provide a credit card as a deposit for your stay to cover incidental charges incurred during your check-in period (e.g., telephone, laundry, food and beverage).
    • All activity tickets and meals must be booked in advance. No additional bookings will be accepted during the tour. We appreciate your understanding.
    • During the trip, please arrive at the boarding location at the time agreed with the tour guide for assembly. Do not be late, as this will disrupt the itineraries of other tourists. If you miss the tour bus due to tardiness, you will need to make your own way to the next meeting point and bear all relevant responsibilities. We appreciate your understanding.
    • During the tour, you may stay at different hotels. If transfers are needed for guests staying at various hotels, the driver and tour guide will make reasonable arrangements based on the actual group conditions. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Thank you.
    • During the trip, different vehicles and tour guides may be assigned to serve you. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
    • During the trip, if you need to leave the group, please sign the Group Departure Confirmation Form.
    • Tourists under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 or above) when joining the tour group.
    • For complimentary items included in the itinerary, if they cannot be provided due to force majeure such as transportation disruptions or bad weather, or if you are unable to participate due to personal reasons, no refunds will be issued. We appreciate your understanding.
    • If you have special requirements (such as bed type, vegetarian meals, baby high chairs, etc.), please notify us at least 7 days prior to your trip. We will try our best to make arrangements, but we cannot guarantee availability.
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