6-Day Canadian Rockies Summer Unique Tour from Calgary with Airport Transfers: Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Waterton National Park

What you'll experience

Highlights

6 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Home - Calgary

   Calgary Arrival & City Experiences – Gateway to the Rockies
   Begin your Canadian Rockies adventure in Calgary, the gateway to the mountains and known affectionately as "Cowtown." Upon arrival at Calgary International Airport, take advantage of our complimentary shuttle service operating from 9:00AM to 21:00PM every 2 hours. Your tour guide will assist with hotel check-in, ensuring a smooth start to your Rocky Mountain journey.
   The remainder of the day is yours to relax or explore Calgary at your leisure. For those arriving early, enhance your experience with one of our optional city tours (must be booked before 13:00PM pickup or hotel arrival by 13:30PM)
   
   Journey Highlights:
   Complimentary Airport Transfer: Professional pickup service from Calgary International Airport with assistance for hotel check-in (scheduled service from 9:00AM -21:00PM). Review our Complete Calgary Airport Pickup Guide for detailed information
   Premium Calgary Accommodation: Comfortable lodging in preparation for your mountain adventure (evening)
   Calgary City Tour (optional$$): Guided exploration of Calgary's highlights from historic districts to modern architecture, including the iconic Calgary Tower (3 hours)
   Heritage Park Visit (optional$$): Step back in time at Canada's second-largest living history museum, where the past comes alive through authentic buildings and costumed interpreters (3 hours)
   CrossIron Mills Shopping Experience (optional$$): Discover Alberta's largest single-level shopping center featuring over 200 specialty stores and premium outlets (4 hours)
   Calgary Zoo Adventure (optional$$): Observe nearly 900 animals from around the world, including gorillas, hippos, grizzly bears, penguins, and endangered species like red pandas and Amur tigers (afternoon)

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA, Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown , Aloft Calgary University, Four Points by Sheraton Calgary Airport
2. 2

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

   ★ Departure around 8:00AM from Calgary / ★ Return to Hotel around 16:30-17:30PM
   
   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 Mountain Sulphur 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. (Approx. 90mins. stop)
   Johnston Canyon: Explore this dramatic limestone canyon with its series of waterfalls, catwalks, and forest paths that showcase the power of erosion over millennia. (Approx. 60mins. stop)
   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. (Approx. 15mins. stop)
   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. (Approx. 15mins. stop)
   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. (Approx. 15mins. stop)
   Banff Town: Enjoy free time in this charming alpine town with its array of shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants nestled among stunning mountain scenery. (Approx. 90mins. stop)

   

   Johnston Canyon

   

   Bow Falls

   

   Surprise Corner

   

   Banff Town

   Meals: B: Included(Compulsory Selection), L: Excluded(Group Meal Option Available), D: ExcludedStay: Banff Aspen Lodge, Banff Mount Royal, Elk + Avenue Hotel, Banff Inn, Banff Park Lodge, Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
3. 3

   Day 3 — Bow Lake - Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer / Glacier Skywalk) - Athabasca Falls - Jasper Town

   ★ Departure around 9:30AM from Banff Hotel / ★ Return to Hotel around 18:30-19:30PM
   
   From Banff to Jasper Along the Icefield Parkway
   The journey along the world-renowned Icefield Parkway is consistently rated as one of the most scenic drives on the planet. Travel from Banff to Jasper National Park, Canada's largest mountain park, through a spectacular wilderness of pristine mountain lakes, ancient glaciers, and sweeping valleys. This unforgettable route showcases the very best of the Canadian Rockies with its turquoise lakes, cascading waterfalls, and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities. The highlight of this adventure is the Columbia Icefield, where you can choose to walk on ancient ice during an optional glacier experience.
   
   Journey Highlights
   Icefield Parkway: Travel along this 232km stretch of highway connecting Banff and Jasper National Parks, renowned as one of the world's most scenic mountain routes. (Pass through)
   Bow Lake: Admire the striking blue waters of this glacier-fed lake, which forms the headwaters of the Bow River that flows through Calgary. (Approx. 20min. stop)
   Columbia Icefield: Marvel at one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle, with the option to experience the glacier firsthand on the (Optional $$) Ice Explorer and Glacier Skywalk. (Approx. 3.5hrs stop)
   Athabasca Falls: Witness the raw power of nature as glacier-fed waters carve through ancient rock in this thundering waterfall. (Approx. 30min. stop)
   Jasper Town: Discover the charming mountain community that serves as the heart of Jasper National Park.

   

   Icefields Parkway

   

   Bow Lake

   

   Columbia Icefield

   

   Athabasca Falls

   Meals: B: Included(Compulsory Selection), L: Excluded(Group Meal Option Available), D: ExcludedStay: Whistlers Inn Hotel, Lobstick Lodge, Jasper Inn & Suite
4. 4

   Day 4 — Jasper - Maligne Lake - Maligne Canyon - The Crossing - Peyto Lake - Crowfoot Glacier

   ★ Departure around 8:00AM from Jasper Hotel / ★ Return to Hotel around 17:30-18:30PM
   
   Exploring Jasper's Natural Wonders
   The exploration of Jasper National Park continues with visits to some of the park's most celebrated natural wonders. This day features the magnificent Maligne Lake and Maligne Canyon, alongside other remarkable attractions in this pristine wilderness area. Journey through diverse mountain landscapes while discovering unique geological features, crystal-clear lakes, and abundant wildlife habitats. The optional Maligne Lake cruise offers the chance to see the world-famous Spirit Island, one of the most photographed locations in the Canadian Rockies.
   
   Journey Highlights
   Maligne Lake: Experience Canada's second-largest glacier-fed lake, renowned for its stunning azure waters and surrounding mountain peaks (Approx. 100min. stop; optional lake cruise available $$)
   Maligne Canyon: Explore this impressive limestone gorge with depths reaching 50 meters, carved over millennia by glacial waters (Approx. 30min. stop)
   Medicine Lake: Witness the fascinating "Disappearing Lake" phenomenon, where the water level dramatically changes due to an underground karst system. (Pass through with commentary)
   Peyto Lake: Marvel at the vivid turquoise waters of this glacier-fed lake, shaped like a fox and offering one of the most iconic views in the Rockies (Approx. 20min. stop)
   *If closed, it will be replaced by Waterfowl Lake.
   The Crossing: Visit this service hub that offers essential amenities for travelers exploring the Columbia Icefield area (Approx. 10min. stop)
   Crowfoot Glacier: Observe this ancient ice formation named for its distinctive shape, a poignant reminder of climate change as its "third toe" has largely receded (Approx. 15min. stop)

   

   Maligne Lake

   

   Maligne Canyon

   

   Medicine Lake

   

   Peyto Lake

   Meals: B: Excluded(Compulsory Selection), L: Excluded(Group Meal Option Available), D: ExcludedStay: Banff Aspen Lodge, Banff Mount Royal, Elk + Avenue Hotel, Banff Inn, Banff Park Lodge, Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
5. 5

   Day 5 — Lake Louise - Moraine Lake - Yoho - Spiral Tunnel - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge

   ★ Departure around 9:30AM from Banff Hotel / ★ Return to Hotel around 18:30-19:30PM
   
   Exploring Lake Louise and Yoho National Park
   The journey continues through the heart of the Canadian Rockies 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. (Approx. 2hrs. stop)
   Moraine Lake: Discover the stunning valley of the Ten Peaks featuring one of the most beautiful lakes in the Rockies with its distinctive vivid blue waters created by glacial rock flour. (Approx. 60min. stop)
   * Note: If it is closed, it will be replaced by Vermillion Lake.
   Yoho National Park: Experience this spectacular park whose name means "awe" in the Cree language, featuring dramatic waterfalls, towering rock walls, and alpine meadows.
   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.  (Approx. 20min. stop)
   Natural Bridge: Observe this fascinating rock formation carved by the powerful Kicking Horse River, demonstrating the incredible erosive force of water on the landscape.  (Approx. 15min. stop)

   

   Lake Louise

   

   Moraine Lake

   

   Yoho National Park

   

   Emerald Lake

   

   Natural Bridge, Canada

   Meals: B: Included(Compulsory Selection), L: Excluded(Group Meal Option Available - Deluxe Lunch at Chateau Lake Louise), D: ExcludedStay: Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA, Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown , Aloft Calgary University, Four Points by Sheraton Calgary Airport
6. 6

   Day 6 — Waterton National Park - Waterton Town - Cameron Falls - Redrock Canyon

   ★ Departure around 8:00AM from Calgary / ★ Return to Calgary Airport after tour. Please book flight departure after 21:30PM or book Extended Stay
   
   Today, we will visit the Waterton National Park, the only park in the world that has three designations - UNESCO World Heritage Site, an International Peace Park and a Biosphere Reserve!
   
   Journey Highlights
   Waterton Town: Explore this tiny, vibrant town site. (stop for about 60 minutes)
   Cameron Falls: A highlight of a Waterton visit. Crystal clear cascading mountain water rushes steadily over 1.5 billion-year-old Cambrian rock, throwing off a delicate mist that dusts the skin of those who stand-around admiring it. (stop for about 15 minutes)
   Red Rock Canyon: The layers of red and green coloured minerals offer a brilliant contrast to each other and the lush surroundings. (stop for about 30 minutes)
   Buffalo Paddock: In the specially designated protected area you will have the opportunity to observe the largest mammals of the American prairie from a distance. (Duration approx. 15 min.)
   * IF Buffalo Paddock Not Open, will go Okotoks Big Rock Instead
   Okotoks Big Rock: Big Rock lies about 8 km west of the town of Okotoks, Alberta, Canada, formed by dislodged rocks that travelled on top of a glacier thousands of years ago. (stop for about 15 minutes)

   

   Cameron waterfall

   Meals: B: Included(Compulsory Selection), L: Excluded, D: Excluded

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Special notes

• Each person is allowed to check in and carry on only one piece of baggage, any additional baggage will incur an extra fee of CAD$50+5%GST per piece.
• Please be ready and show up at meeting location 5-10 minutes prior to the meeting time as the tour will start on time. If you miss the bus, please go to next pick up location to meet the group. Should there be any concerns, please contact us.
• Upgrade fees do not include breakfast (need to pay extra).
• Tours4Fun has put forth all necessary efforts in order to ensure that, at all times of publication, all descriptions in the present brochure are exact. For reasons out of the control of Tours4fun, modifications or cancellations may occur during the tour, where customers should not object.
• Tours4Fun shall not be liable for failure in the performance of any of its obligations for any loss or damage resulting from any delay, cancellations, loss of personal belongings, illness, bodily injury, accident, death, deterioration of services,inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, disappointment or frustration, either mental or physical, attributable to a fault, negligent act or omission by a provider or any employee thereof.
• Tours4Fun suggest you to purchase travel insurance as a measure of added protection.
• One piece of checked luggage & one piece of carry-on luggage, with applicable size restrictions, are allowed for each person.
• All room types are based on double occupancy. No extra bed for 3rd & 4th person.
• Should there be any itinerary details/price discrepancies from our website, the company's invoice will be considered as the final confirmation.

Pricing notes (children, single supplement)

* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room.
* Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third or fourth bed in the room but it can be requested at the time of check-in.
* Children prices applies when a 0-15 year-old child stays in one standard room as a third or fourth person.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.

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