2-Day Tour from Calgary: Banff and Jasper National Parks, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Sulphur Mountain View, Johnston Canyon Hike, Icefields Parkway

$283.24
Per Person

  • Code: CA2-6420
  • Guided Tour
  • Calgary

What To Expect

Overview

  • A world-class highway road trip along the Icefields Parkway, past jagged mountain peaks, winding roads, flowing alpine streams and towering glaciers.
  • Jasper National Park, ride the Ice Explorer and step onto the glaciers
  • Comfortable accommodation with thoughtful stays at hotels inside national parks surrounded by stunning natural scenery
  • Savor a French lunch at Fairmont The Springs Hotel, featuring premium ingredients and exquisitely crafted dishes where every subtle detail reflects an artisanal, refined style.
  • Brand-new presentation of Banff Gondola Station atop the mountain at an altitude of 2900 feet, delivering a multi-sensory interpretation of the Rocky Mountain alpine ecosystem and fully showcasing the full landscape of Banff National Park.

Itinerary

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

Gather at the designated location

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 add-on, 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, you can admire spectacular alpine scenery ringed by snow-capped mountains. Afterwards, head for the Hoodoos perched above the Bow River bank and witness the mighty Bow Falls surging down, featuring striking contrast between dark rocks and foaming white water. Proceed to Surprise Corner to catch distant views of Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel alongside the Bow River. Next, tour the Scottish castle-style Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and have lunch here at your own expense. After lunch, explore Johnston Canyon, one of the three major canyons in the Canadian Rockies, and follow foot trails up to the rushing waterfalls. (In case of unavoidable circumstances such as park maintenance and site closure, the sightseeing will be switched to Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake.) Check into a hotel in Banff for overnight stay.

*The Hoodoos attraction remains closed until July 1; the alternative sightseeing spot will be Vermilion Lakes (around 15 mins).

  • Breakfast: at your own expense; Lunch: available for additional booking; Dinner: at your own expense
  • Mount Royal Hotel, Banff Inn, Canalta Lodg, Caribou Lodge, Rundlestone Lodge in Banff Town or similar
  • Things to Know
    • You may check to add a gourmet meal package if needed. **Lunch will be a French bistro-style dining experience at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.
    • The arrival time in Banff is subject to change depending on the schedule of activity programs
    • The actual itinerary sequence may be adjusted according to different departure dates to guarantee a smooth trip.
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Day 2: Banff - Bow Lake - Peyto Lake - Icefields Parkway - Columbia Icefield - Calgary

Gather at the designated location

# Itinerary:

Banff – Crowfoot Glacier – Bow Lake (20 mins) – Peyto Lake (30 mins) – Icefields Parkway – Lunch (at own expense; buffet lunch available for add-on, 45 mins) – Ice Explorer Snowcoach (at own expense, 90 mins) – Calgary

Depart from Calgary or Banff in the morning and catch distant views of Crowfoot Glacier en route. First stop at Bow Lake, where the silhouette of the Canadian Rockies reflects crisply on the lake surface. Visitors may also drop by the lakeside Num-Ti-Jah Lodge to learn stories of Jimmy Simpson, a legendary Rocky Mountain guide. The tour then moves on to Peyto Lake. In case of force majeure including site maintenance and temporary closure of the scenic spot, the itinerary will be revised to visit Waterfowl Lake instead. This maple-leaf-shaped turquoise lake nestles in the mountain valley of the Rockies like a bright blue sash inlaid amid the terrain. Buffet lunch at your own cost will be arranged at The Crossing, Saskatchewan River Crossing afterward. Continue along the scenic Highway 93, the Icefields Parkway, to reach the Icefield Centre and board the Ice Explorer Snowcoach onto the Athabasca Glacier to witness natural formations forged over millions of years. The tour concludes with a drive back to Calgary.

*The Ice Explorer Snowcoach operates from May 1 to October 12. For departures on or after October 13, visitors will stay at the scenic sites and the snowcoach experience will no longer be available as an add-on option.*

In fine weather: Guests can enjoy an easy one-hour hike up the foothills before the glacier for up-close glacier views (approx. 60 mins).

In poor weather: Per tour guide’s arrangement, guests will view the glacier from a distance, with Waterfowl Lake added as an extra stop on the itinerary.

  • Breakfast: available for additional order; Lunch: available for additional order; Dinner: at your own expense
  • Things to Know
    • You may check to add a gourmet meal package if needed.
    • Subject to the tour departure date, the sequence of the itinerary may be rearranged while maintaining the original service standards. This itinerary connects with a one-day round-trip excursion to the icefield, which requires lengthy arrangement procedures.
    • If you need to connect with a flight departing from Calgary on the same evening, please book domestic Canadian flights scheduled to take off after 21:30 and international flights scheduled to take off after 22:30 to avoid disrupting your travel itinerary.

Packages

2-Day Tour with 1 Night Accommodation at Banff Hotel

  • Single Room

    $661.54$682
  • Double Room

    $378.3$390
  • Triple Room

    $319.13$329
  • Quad Room

    $283.24$292
  • Child

    $166.84$172

Options

Columbia Icefield Glacier Explorer (Snowcoach)

May 1 - October 12. Scenic spot hours may vary due to weather conditions. Subject to official updates.
Columbia Icefield Glacier Explorer (Snowcoach)
adults: (16yrs+):70 child: (6-15yrs):50 infants:( 0-5yrs):free
  • Adult

    $75
  • Child

    $50

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

The Crossing Buffet Lunch

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

    $39
  • Child

    $39

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 District: 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 Locaion07:45316 Riverfront Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5R1
    Elk + Avenue Hotel, Town of Banff
    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 Airport
    If you are departing from Calgary on the same evening, it is recommended to book flights taking off after 22:30.
    19 Airport RD NE, Calgary, AB T2E
    Downtown New Pick Up Locaion
    Arrival time is subject to changes due to event duration and traffic conditions; please refer to the actual time 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 changes 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 in Mandarin and English
    • Accommodation: Standard rooms at hotels specified in the itinerary
    • Insurance: Travel accident insurance for transportation during the trip
    • 5% Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST)

    • Front 3 rows of seats for large bus groups / Front row for medium buses: $58 per person (same price for adults and children; pick-up service cannot be reserved). Contact customer service for additional payment if you wish to add this upgrade.
    • Driver and tour guide service fee: CAD$15 per person per day, CAD$10 per person for each airport transfer
    • Meals throughout the trip
    • Cost of attraction tickets mentioned in the itinerary
    • Other personal expenses such as laundry, phone bills, beverages, shopping, pay TV and so on
    • Extra expenses incurred due to 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 (to be paid on tour at C$5 per person per day, excluding airport pickup service)
    • It is highly recommended that you purchase activity tickets together with your booking. No additional ticket orders will be accepted within 7 days prior to departure or throughout the trip duration.

    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

    • Don't forget to bring your camera and your smile.
    • Fuel Surcharge Collection Notice.Due to the persistently high international fuel prices, a fuel surcharge will be applied to all summer tour groups to maintain high-quality service during the summer travel season. Charging Standard 5 Canadian dollars per person per day. The arrival transfer day is excluded from the surcharge calculation. Payment Method Cash payment to be collected on 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.
    • notice
    • 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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