Calgary Round-trip Yoho National Park + Lake Louise + Columbia Icefield 2-Day Tour

Day 1: Calgary/Banff → Banff National Park → Lake Louise → Moraine Lake/Marble Canyon → Yoho National Park → Banff

Banff National Park

Lake Louise

Moraine Lake

Yoho National Park

Natural Bridge

Marble Canyon

Today we'll explore Banff National Park in depth! We'll pass by the Victoria Glacier and head to Lake Louise, known as the "Sapphire of the Rockies," to experience its tranquility and beauty. During the summer when Moraine Lake is open, we'll visit the glacial lake at an altitude of 1885 meters, witnessing this Tiffany blue hidden among the mountains. Afterwards, we'll visit Yoho National Park, taking photos of the "natural bridge" sculpted by erosion. Our final stop is Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park. As its name suggests, Emerald Lake displays varying shades of green under different lighting, its beauty undeniable.

Summer itinerary during Moraine Lake's opening:

Calgary/Banff → Banff National Park → Castle Mountain (passing by) → Lake Louise (60 mins) → Moraine Lake (60 mins) → Lake Louise Village (45 mins, including optional lunch time) → Yoho National Park → Spiral Tunnel (passing by) → Emerald Lake (20 mins) → Natural Bridge (15 mins) → Banff

Summer itinerary during Moraine Lake's closing:

Calgary/Banff → Banff National Park → Castle Mountain (passing by) → Lake Louise (60 mins) → Lake Louise Village (45 mins, including optional lunch time) → Yoho National Park → Spiral Tunnel (passing by) → Emerald Lake (20 mins) → Natural Bridge (15 mins) → Kootenay National Park → Marble Canyon (60 mins) → Banff

Note:

1. Moraine Lake is expected to be open from 06/01/2026-10/13/2026. Please refer to the official announcement of Banff National Park for the actual opening hours. The itinerary on the day of the tour will be arranged by the tour guide.

On the day of the tour, you may add the Banff Night Tour (Price: USD$70.00 / CAD$85.00 per person). Catch the iconic “Golden Mountain” glow and picture-perfect lake reflections at sunset with gorgeous layered light and shadow, and keep an eye out for wild elk, bighorn sheep and even bears along the way for unforgettable natural surprises.

Banff National Park

Banff National Park is famously known for its colored lakes, majestic mountains, and endless outdoor adventures that it has to offer! It is also Canada’s very first national park and the world’s third! It has a rich heritage and is one of the world’s most awe-inspiring mountain destinations to discover! Make sure to even take a special look at its easy access and close proximity that it has to the vast unspoiled wilderness of the Canadian Rockies. The park itself spans 6,641 square kilometers (2,564 square miles) of pure mountainous terrain. It is greatly packed with spectacular scenic valleys, peaks, glaciers, forests, meadows, and rivers. Take a look at what makes Banff National Park so unique!

Lake Louise

Lake Louise, located on the south side of Highway 1, is a famous attraction in Banff National Park. With Mount Victoria as its barrier and surrounded by dense forests, the mountains and waters are interdependent, forming a perfect landscape photo. Lake Louise is like a pearl, otherworldly and otherworldly, so it is known as the "Sapphire in the Rocky Mountains" and has become a lake favored by photographers.

Moraine Lake

Moraine Lake is a glacial lake in Banff National Park in Canada. It is located in the famous Valley of the Ten Peaks. The bottom of the lake is filled with mineral-rich gravel. Over the years, the sedimentation has formed ever-changing blue water. It is recognized as the most photographed lake in the world. The lake surface is sapphire blue and crystal clear, like a shining pearl.

Yoho National Park

Yoho National Park lies on the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Vertical rock walls, waterfalls and high peaks draw visitors from all around the world to this unique national park! Yoho offers exceptional hiking and sightseeing for everyone to enjoy! The park even offers a unique glimpse of Canada’s natural wonders and an insight of this alpine majesty!

Natural Bridge

This natural bridge was formed after millions of years of erosion by the Kikinhaus River (also known as the Leaping Horse River). Initially, the river water washed out cracks in the solid rocks, causing the rushing river water to continuously break through the cracks in the rocks, and then gradually hollowed out the huge rocks from the bottom upwards, eventually making a huge rock blocking the river channel washed away into a "natural bridge" shaped like a bridge.

Marble Canyon

Marble Canyon is a popular hike in Kootenay National Park near Lake Louise, Alberta. The hike is an easy 1 mile (1.6 km) out and back trail suitable for all skill levels with fencing along most areas. The trail follows Tokumm Creek which created Marble Canyon by cutting and carving it’s way through the rock. Turquoise, glacial waters, and startling canyon walls grow ever more impressive along this short trail. Multiple bridges span the narrow gorge, crossing several times for spine-tingling views of the river below! Watch for fuchsia fireweed and mountain bluebirds in a landscape shaped by fire, erosion, and mountain building.

Due to the limited hotel resources in the Banff area, it is not possible to specify the room type. The hotel will randomly arrange a king-size bed room or a twin bed room based on the room availability on that day. Thank you for your understanding!

• Elk + Avenue Hotel / Irwin's Mountain Inn / Red Carpet Inn / similar / / Elk + Avenue Hotel; Irwin's Mountain Inn; Red Carpet Inn; The Rundlestone Lodge; Banff Caribour Lodge / other Banff hotel or similar

Day 2: Banff → Bow Lake → Peyto Lake → Columbia Icefield → Banff/Calgary

Rocky Mountain Icefields Parkway

Bow Lake

Peyto Lake

This morning we will depart from Calgary/Banff, traveling along the Icefields Parkway. Our first stop is Bow Lake, where, during the summer when the water melts, the lake transforms into a dazzling blue, its tranquil surface reflecting the surrounding mountains like a mirror. Next, we will travel to Peyto Lake, a glacial lake whose turquoise waters attract numerous nature lovers and photographers. Following this, we will arrive at the Columbia Glacier. We will then board a giant snowmobile to ascend to the 300-meter-deep surface of the Athapassar Glacier, experiencing firsthand the remnants of the Second Ice Age.

Itinerary:

Banff → Icefields Parkway → Ravenfoot Glacier (passing by) → Bow Lake (20 mins) → Peyto Lake (20 mins) → Columbia Icefield Adventure (90 mins, including mandatory snowmobile tour) → Banff/Calgary

Icefields Parkway

The Icefields Parkway, also known as Highway 93, is a scenic highway in Alberta, Canada. It runs parallel to the Continental Divide of North America and crosses the rugged Rocky Mountains. It passes through Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, connecting Lake Louise and Jasper. Today, Highway 93 overlaps with Highway 1 at Lake Louise and Castle Mountain before entering Kootenay National Park in British Columbia. The total length of the highway is 232 kilometers and it was completed in 1940. The name of the highway comes from the spectacular ice fields along the way, including the Columbia Icefield.

Bow Lake

Bow Lake is located approximately 30 minutes north of Lake Louise and off the Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93) in the Canadian Rockies. It is half a mile north of the Crowfoot Glacier. It sits at an elevation of 1,920 m (6,300 ft) and is one of the largest lakes at the Banff National Park. It is fed by the meltwater from the Bow Glacier in the Wapta Icefield. Bow Lake is a wonderful place for a picnic and to enjoy scenic breathtaking views.

Peyto Lake

Every summer, a large amount of glacial rock powder flows into the lake, and the particles of these rocks make the lake appear bright turquoise. Therefore, Peyto Lake has become a popular tourist attraction in the park.

Columbia Icefield Adventure-Ice Explore

Check in at the Glacier Discovery Centre and take a shuttle to the Icefield Transfer Station to board a large Glacier Explorer built specifically for glacier travel.