# 2-Day Canadian Rockies Summer Select Tour from Calgary/Banff: Banff National Park and Yoho National Park

Tour in CA — Calgary → Calgary.
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## Key facts

- Type: multiday
- Country: CA
- Route: Calgary → Calgary
- Duration: 2.00 day
- Price from: $392.59
- Rating: 4.80 / 5 (41 reviews)
- Operator: Tours4Fun Provider 4665

## Summary

• Lake Louise and Moraine Lake: Admire the dreamy beauty of glacier-fed lakes and indulge in a luxurious lunch (Optional) • Yoho National Park Highlights: Explore natural wonders like Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, and the stunning Natural Bridge • Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola: Soar above the Rockies for panoramic views of majestic mountain peaks • Johnston Canyon: Walk along one of the most popular hiking trails to witness breathtaking waterfalls and unique geological formations • Bow Falls and Surprise Corner: Capture iconic sights of Bow Falls and Surprise Corner, showcasing the Rockies' stunning landscapes • Stay in Banff Town for Ultimate Convenience: Enjoy easy access to diverse dining options, shopping experiences, and nearby attractions

## Categories

Instant Confirmation, Daily breakfast, Select Meals Included, Affordable, Vegetarian Friendly, Early Bird, Instant Confirmation

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Lake Louise - Moraine Lake - Yoho - Spiral Tunnel - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge

★ Departure around 08:00AM from Calgary or 09:30AM from Banff / ★ Return to Hotel around 16:30-17:30PM Lake Louise & Yoho National Park – Turquoise Lakes & Engineering Marvels The exploration continues with visits to the legendary Lake Louise and the awe-inspiring Yoho National Park. This spectacular day features some of the most photographed landscapes in Canada, from the turquoise waters of Lake Louise set against Victoria Glacier to the emerald-hued Moraine Lake nestled in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. In Yoho National Park, marvel at remarkable natural formations and engineering wonders while learning about the geological forces that shaped this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Journey Highlights Lake Louise: Admire the breathtaking turquoise waters of this iconic alpine lake named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, with time to explore the shoreline and capture perfect photographs (stop for about 2 hours) Moraine Lake (seasonal: early June to early October): Discover one of the most photographed landscapes in Canada, where intensely turquoise waters reflect the dramatic surrounding peaks, creating a scene that once appeared on the Canadian twenty-dollar bill ( * If not accessible, it will be replaced with Vermilion Lake ) (stop for about 60 minutes) Yoho National Park: Experience this spectacular park whose name means "awe" in the Cree language, featuring dramatic waterfalls, towering rock walls, and alpine meadows (multiple stops within the park) Spiral Tunnels: Witness an engineering marvel where the railroad crosses over itself in a figure-eight configuration, an ingenious solution to the steep mountain grade (drive through with commentary) Emerald Lake: Visit the largest of Yoho's 61 lakes and explore its shoreline surrounded by towering mountain peaks, with striking green waters that give the lake its name (stop for about 20 minutes) Natural Bridge: Observe this fascinating rock formation carved by the powerful Kicking Horse River, demonstrating the incredible erosive force of water on the landscape (stop for about 15 minutes)

### Day 2: Banff Gondola - Johnston Canyon Walk - Bow Falls - Surprise Corner - Hoodoos - Banff Town

★ Departure around 09:30AM from Banff Hotel / ★ Return to Calgary around 19:30PM Banff National Park Exploration – Waterfalls, Canyons & Mountain Views The journey continues with an exploration of Banff National Park, Canada's first and most iconic national park established in 1885. From dramatic canyons and waterfalls to unique rock formations and stunning mountain vistas, this protected wilderness has drawn visitors for over a century. The itinerary includes both natural landscapes and cultural highlights, with ample time to experience the charming mountain town of Banff Journey Highlights Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola (optional$$): Soar to an elevation of 2,281 meters on a state-of-the-art gondola for breathtaking 360° views of six mountain ranges and the Bow Valley below (stop for about 90 minutes) Johnston Canyon: Explore this dramatic limestone canyon with its series of waterfalls, catwalks, and forest paths that showcase the power of erosion over millennia (stop for about 60 minutes) Bow Falls: Visit this wide, cascading waterfall near the Banff Springs Hotel, which gained fame as a filming location for "The River of No Return" in the 1950s (stop for about 15 minutes) Surprise Corner: Discover one of the most iconic viewpoints in Banff, offering the perfect vantage point to photograph the majestic "Castle in the Rockies" - the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (stop for about 15 minutes) Hoodoos Viewpoint: Marvel at these unique geological formations - tall spires of sedimentary rock created by differential erosion that stand like sentinels overlooking the Bow Valley (stop for about 15 minutes) Banff Town: Enjoy free time in this charming alpine town with its array of shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants nestled among stunning mountain scenery (stop for about 90 minutes)

## Guide languages

Chinese Live, English Live, Japanese Live

## Links

- Yatra page: https://yatraforfun.com/tour/101690289-stunning-canadian-rockies-tour-from-calgary-2-day
- WhatsApp concierge: https://wa.me/9779708072951