Trip Overview

3 Days | Limited-Time Free National Park Pass · Rockies Route B | Calgary Round Trip | Banff + Jasper + Yoho National Parks | Columbia Icefield + Lake Louise + Emerald Lake + Moraine Lake + Johnston Canyon | Optional Meal Upgrade Package

Tourist Number: 666936
Duration: 3 days
Start City: YYC/BAF
End City: YYC/BAF
Airport Pickup:
Language: English
Departure Day:
Highlights
【Cross Mountains & Lakes】Visit three major national parks: Yoho, Jasper and Banff. Traverse glaciers and lakes to experience the grandeur and magic of nature.
【Stay Amid Landscape】Stay in small towns inside the national parks, fall asleep alongside the Rockies, and let every night blend into the scenery.
【Scenic Journey】Travel along Highway 93 Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s top ten scenic drives, wandering in picturesque natural views.
【Glacier Adventure】Explore the Columbia Icefield. Optionally take the Ice Explorer to the Athabasca Glacier and taste the pure water of the ancient glacier.
Book for travel from May 1 to October 31, 2026, and enjoy complimentary national park admission tickets for a limited time. Limited availability, first come first served.
Itinerary

Special Note

The itinerary sequence may be adjusted according to your selected departure date, while all scenic spots remain unchanged.
To ensure a smooth trip, if you plan to leave the tour at any stop during the itinerary, please leave us a message at the time of booking for arrangement confirmation.

Day 1:  Calgary - Banff National Park - Sulphur Mountain - Johnston Canyon - Banff

Trip:

Banff National Park,

Sulphur Mountain,

Bow Falls,

Surprise Corner,

Johnston Canyon


Morning 

Travel to Banff National Park, where the day begins on Sulphur Mountain. Ride the Banff Gondola (optional) for sweeping, high-alpine views—snow-capped peaks encircling a dramatic Rocky Mountain landscape. 

 

Midday 

Continue to the iconic Hoodoos, wind-sculpted rock pillars perched above the Bow River. Hoodoos will be closed until July 1. Alternative stop: Vermilion Lakes (approx. 15 mins).Feel the power of Bow Falls as whitewater surges past dark stone, then stop at Surprise Corner for a postcard-perfect view of the river and the legendary Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. 

Step inside this castle-inspired landmark and enjoy lunch (optional). Guests may upgrade to a refined French-brasserie–style dining experience. 

 

Afternoon 

Explore Johnston Canyon, one of the Rockies’ most beloved canyon walks. Follow elevated pathways to thundering waterfalls framed by limestone walls. 

If Johnston Canyon is closed due to maintenance or other unforeseen conditions, the visit will be replaced with Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake. 

 

Evening 

Check in to your hotel in Banff and unwind, surrounded by mountain serenity or return to your original pickup place. 


Itinerary Arrangement
Calgary - Banff Gondola (optional, 90 min) - Hoodoos (15 min) - Bow Falls (15 min) - Surprise Corner (15 min) - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & lunch (optional, 90 min) - Johnston Canyon (60 min) - Banff (overnight) 




 

 
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Mount Royal Hotel/ Banff Inn/Canalta Lodg/Caribou Lodge/Rundlestone Lodge or the same level hotel

Day 2:  Banff -Bow Lake - Peyto Lake - Columbia Icefield - Banff

Trip:

Columbia Icefield,

Crowfoot Glacier,

Bow Lake


Morning 

Depart from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff and begin a breathtaking journey north along one of the world’s most scenic mountain highways. Enter the heart of the Canadian Rockies, where glaciers, alpine lakes, and dramatic peaks define the landscape. 

Pause for a scenic photo stop at Crowfoot Glacier, an ancient ice mass clinging to the mountainside and offering a striking introduction to the Icefields Parkway. 

Continue to Bow Lake for a 20-minute visit. Here, calm turquoise waters mirror the surrounding peaks, creating one of the most serene alpine scenes in the Rockies. Guests may also step inside the historic Num-Ti-Jah Lodge, learning about legendary mountain guide Jimmy Simpson and the lodge’s storied past. 

 

Midday 

Travel onward to Peyto Lake, renowned for its vivid turquoise colour and iconic maple-leaf shape carved into a glacial valley. Enjoy a 30-minute stop to admire one of the Canadian Rockies’ most photographed viewpoints. 

If Peyto Lake is inaccessible due to maintenance or other uncontrollable factors, the visit will be replaced with Waterfowl Lake. 

Stop at Saskatchewan River Crossing for lunch (optional, approx. 45 minutes). Guests may choose to enjoy a self-serve buffet or relax before continuing the journey north. 

 

Afternoon 

Continue along the legendary Icefields Parkway (Highway 93), consistently ranked among the most beautiful drives in the world. Glaciers, alpine valleys, and jagged peaks unfold at every turn. 

Arrive at the Columbia Icefield, where guests may choose to embark on the optional Ice Explorer Snowcoach experience. Ride onto the ancient Athabasca Glacier, standing atop ice formed over millions of years for a truly unforgettable encounter with the Icefields. 

 

Evening 

After a day immersed in alpine grandeur, relax on the return journey to Calgary, concluding a spectacular Rocky Mountains experience. 


Itinerary Arrangement
Banff – Crowfoot Glacier – Bow Lake (20 min) – Peyto Lake (30 min) – Lunch at Saskatchewan River Crossing (optional, 45 min) – Columbia Icefield Snowcoach (optional, 90 min) – Banff (overnight)
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Mount Royal Hotel/ Banff Inn/Canalta Lodg/Caribou Lodge/Rundlestone Lodge or the same level hotel

Day 3:  Lake Louise - Moraine Lake - Yoho National Park - Calgary

Trip:

Citadel Hill,

Lake Louise,

Moraine Lake,

Yoho National Park,

Emerald Lake


Morning 

Depart early from Banff and travel west along the iconic Trans-Canada Highway. As the Rockies rise dramatically ahead, pass the striking ramparts of Castle Mountain, its sheer cliffs resembling a stone fortress carved into the skyline. 

Arrive at Lake Louise, often called the “Sapphire of the Rockies.” Mineral-rich waters shimmer in vivid blue hues, framed by towering peaks and the Victoria Glacier. From the lakeshore, admire the elegant Fairmont Château Lake Louise, a timeless alpine landmark nestled among pine forests. 

 

Midday 

Continue to Moraine Lake (seasonal) for a 60-minute visit. From the viewpoint, gaze across luminous turquoise waters set beneath the jagged skyline of the Ten Peaks—one of the most iconic panoramas in the Canadian Rockies. Moraine Lake: Typically open from the Victoria Day long weekend (May) to late September / early October, subject to Parks Canada conditions. If closed: The visit will be replaced with Lake Minnewanka (30 minutes) and Vermilion Lakes (15 minutes). In this case, the Moraine Lake mandatory fee will not be charged. 

Enjoy lunch at Lake Louise Village (at your own expense). Guests may choose an optional Chinese or Western set menu (approx. 45 minutes) before continuing westward. 

 

Afternoon 

Travel onward past the historic Spiral Tunnels, an engineering marvel carved through the mountains, and enter Yoho National Park. 

Stop at Emerald Lake for a peaceful 20-minute visit. Its jade-green waters ripple gently as red canoes drift across the surface—one of the park’s most serene scenes. 

Continue to Natural Bridge, sculpted over centuries by the rushing Kicking Horse River. Here, forest, river, and distant peaks come together in a dramatic natural display. 

 

Evening 

Return to Banff to enjoy its lively mountain-town atmosphere before continuing onward to Calgary. 


Itinerary Arrangement
Banff – Lake Louise (75 min) – Moraine Lake (60 min) – Lake Louise Village Lunch (own expense; optional set lunch, 45 min) – Emerald Lake (20 min) – Natural Bridge (15 min) – Banff – Calgary 


 

 
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Pricing

What's Included:

1. Transportation: Local comfortable air-conditioned tour coach
2. Tour Guide Service: Bilingual guide (Mandarin / English)
3. Accommodation: Standard rooms at designated hotels in the itinerary (room type subject to final hotel arrangement)
4. Insurance: Traffic accident insurance during the tour
5. 5% Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST)
How to Book

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