4-Day Canadian Rockies Tour from Calgary: Banff National Park, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake | Stay at Banff for Two Nights

What you'll experience

Highlights

4 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Calgary/Banff - Johnston Canyon - Lake Minnewanka - Banff (Tour A)

   Today we will visit many attractions in Banff National Park. You will first explore the spectacular Johnston Canyon and admire the charming waterfalls. Then in Banff, you will have some free time to explore according to your needs and preferences; Then we will go to Lake Minnewanka, enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the lake, check in the Hoodoos, appreciate the unique structure of the rock, visit the Surprise Corner, and feel the spectacular fusion of lakes and mountains. Finally, we will return to the Town of Banff for free activities, experience the local culture and food, and then end this unforgettable journey with beautiful memories.
   Itinerary:
   Calgary/Banff → Banff National Park → Johnston Canyon (60 mins) → Banff free time (60 mins) → Lake Minnewanka (30 mins) → Hoodoos (15 mins) → Surprise Corner (15 mins) → Town of Banff (60 mins) → Banff
   
   Note: The Surprise Corner will be closed for maintenance from 09/08/2025-10/20/2025. During this period, the site will not be included in the itinerary on the day of the visit. We appreciate your understanding.

   

   Banff National Park

   

   Johnston Canyon

   

   Lake Minnewanka

   

   Surprise Corner

   

   Banff Town

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Elk + Avenue Hotel, Irwin's Mountain Inn, Red Carpet Inn
2. 2

   Day 2 — Town of Banff - Columbia Icefield - Peyto Lake - Bow Lake - Town of Banff

   This morning we will depart from Banff, travel along the Icefield Parkway, take a giant snowmobile to the 300-meter-deep Athapascal Glacier, and personally experience the remains of the Second Ice Age. Then we headed to Peyto Lake, a glacial lake whose turquoise waters attract a large number of nature lovers and photography enthusiasts. Then we will go to Bow Lake, when the lake water melts in the summer, the lake water turns a dazzling blue, and the tranquil lake water is like a mirror, with the surrounding mountains reflected in it.
   
   Itinerary:
   Town of Banff → Icefields Parkway → Columbia Icefield Adventure - Columbia lcefield (120 mins, Ice Explorer) → Peyto Lake (30 mins) → Bow Lake (20 mins) → Town of Banff

   

   Icefields Parkway

   

   Columbia Icefield

   

   Peyto Lake

   

   Bow Lake

   

   Banff Town

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Elk + Avenue Hotel, Irwin's Mountain Inn, Red Carpet Inn
3. 3

   Day 3 — Banff - Lake Louise - Revelstoke/Salmon Arm

   Farewell to the beautiful morning light in Banff, we will first take the Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola, overlooking the majestic Hot Springs Castle Hotel, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Banff Town and the Rocky Mountains. Then we will go to Lake Louise Village, surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains and quiet forests, which is an ideal place to enjoy rest and food. You can flexibly arrange lunch according to your personal preferences. After that, we will go to Lake Louise, known as the "Rocky Mountain Sapphire", to feel the tranquility and beauty. Then we will check in at another glacial lake in Banff, Moraine Lake, with calm lake water rippling. After the tour, we will pass through Glacier National Park and enjoy the excellent scenery of the Glacier Valley. Overnight in Grizzly Town/Salmon Bay.
   
   Itinerary:
   Banff → Banff Gondola (60 mins) → Bow Falls (10 mins) → Lake Louise Village (optional lunch) → Lake Louise (90mins) → Moraine Lake (30 mins) → Glacier National Park (Pass by) → Revelstoke/Salmon Arm
   
   Note: Moraine Lake is open from June to mid-October; if the attraction is not open by then, the attraction will be canceled and the tour time of Lake Louise will be increased accordingly.

   

   Bow Falls

   

   Lake Louise

   

   Moraine Lake

   

   Glacier National Park

   

   Canadian Rockies

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Comfort Inn & Suites Salmon Arm, Sandman Hotel Revelstoke, Hilltop Inn Salmon Arm
4. 4

   Day 4 — Revelstoke/Salmon Arm - Kamloops - Vancouver

   In the morning, we will visit the famous "Last Spike" in the Pacific Railway Memorial Park, and then go to Kamloops, the hometown of American ginseng in the north of the Okanagan Valley. The name of the city comes from the Indian word "Cumcloups", reflecting that the city is located at the confluence of two tributaries of the Thompson River. Then we will go to the gold rush town of Hope, where Stallone's movie "First Blood" was filmed. This was the only way for gold diggers back then. Finally, we will return to Vancouver along the scenic Fraser Valley Highway, ending this pleasant journey.
   
   Itinerary:
   Revelstoke → The Last Spike (20 mins) → Kamloops Ginseng Factory (45 mins) → Hope (30 mins)  → Fraser Valley (Pass-by) → Vancouver

   

   Canadian Pacific Railway's Last Spike

   

   Sunmore Ginseng Factory

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

What's included

Meeting & drop-off

Cancellation policy

Important info

Special notes

• Aside from admission fees, optional tour fees and service fees mentioned above, other fees and taxes should be paid in CAD currency by. If you choose to pay in USD currency, you should pay the price difference caused by the currency exchange rate.
• Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. If the order includes children, please make sure to inform our customer service of the age of the children in advance when placing the order, otherwise the children will be charged on-site according as adults. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip.
• Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate flight information, tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation bookings because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own expense and the company will not be held responsible. 
• Hotels have different room types, such as a King/Queen size beds or two double size twin beds. The maximum number of people who can legally stay in a room is 2 to 4 people. In addition, each hotel has a different method of charging the deposit, which requires the cooperation of the guests according to regulations. Please be noticed that most of the deposit collection and refund is handled by credit card. We guarantee the number of rooms for guests but does not guarantee the specific room type and location. Hotel check-in time is usually after 15:00.
• This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for any of the attractions. Tour attraction admission charges and meal expenses are subject to change at any time without notification. Any purchased ticket cannot be refunded for lower prices. 
• We have the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary. 
• During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progression of the trip. 
• Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the group tour. The local operator provides the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest. 
• Normal health conditions are required in order to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities and the handicapped who do need to provide advance notifications to make a reservation. We do not guarantee a wheelchair liftequipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
• In order to make your trip more complete, pleasant, and smooth, we strongly recommend that you choose to book event tickets, catering packages, etc. when making your order. Please be aware that we do not provide any additional booking services within 7 days before the departure date or during the tour. 
• The price in the system is US dollars which includes tax. If you need to pay in CAD dollars, all CAD dollar prices do not include 5% GST. 
• We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on our website. It is your responsibility to check the Terms & Conditions on our website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, We shall not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.
• The maximum waiting time for any late passengers is 10 minutes beyond the meeting time announced by the Tour Guide. While the local operator makes every effort to provide on-time service, it does not guarantee to arrive at or depart from any point at a specific time. This could be affected by a number of factors including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical problems. We are not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such a delay. They are not liable for the expense of connecting air or train or bus services missed as a result of a delay and are not liable for any other travel expense caused as a result of a delay.
• We reserve the right, when operating conditions require, transferring passengers from one vehicle to another in route. 
• The following documents are recommended to make your check-in process smooth: A valid photo ID is required in order to board the bus. We recommend you bring a copy of your email confirmation to board the bus as well. 
• This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.
• Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be fully refunded. 
• Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with the law and prohibited in most hotel rooms. Customers are responsible for any penalty charged by the hotel in a non-smoking room at least CAD$300 and more per night. 
• Pets and animals are not allowed on the vehicle. 

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 respectively.
* Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third/fourth bed in the room. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.

Travel tips

Limited-Time Free Admission to Canadian National Parks
Applicable Period: From June 20 to September 2, 2025, visitors entering designated national parks in Canada during this period will receive a cash rebate on the park admission fee!
Details:
For park visits within the applicable period, each guest will receive an on-site cash refund of USD $24 per person based on the commercial admission rate. The refund will be handled directly by the tour guide.
Friendly Reminder:
* Regardless of whether the order is new or old, payments must be made according to the originally disclosed amount. Please do not process refunds on your own when placing the order.
* All ticket discount fees will be refunded in cash to customers by the tour guide on the last day of the itinerary. Please pay attention to the group notice at that time.
* We reserve the right to interpret the terms of this promotional offer. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.

Depending on the departure date, the sequence of the itinerary may vary (the content of the itinerary remains unchanged, only the order differs). The specific itinerary arrangements will be based on the tour notification letter.

Tour A: BF1+BY1+BAA4 D3-D4
06/01/2025-09/30/2025: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
10/01/2025-10/12/2025: Tuesday, Sunday
Day 1: Calgary/Banff - Johnston Canyon - Lake Minnewanka - Banff
Day 2: Town of Banff - Columbia Icefield - Peyto Lake - Bow Lake - Town of Banff
Day 3: Banff - Lake Louise - Revelstoke/Salmon Arm
Day 4: Revelstoke/Salmon Arm - Kamloops - Vancouver

Tour B: BY1+BF1+BAA4 D3-D4
06/01/2025-09/30/2025: Monday, Saturday
10/01/2025-10/11/2025: Saturday
Day 1: Calgary/Banff - Columbia Icefield - Peyto Lake - Bow Lake - Banff
Day 2: Town of Banff - Johnston Canyon - Lake Minnewanka - Town of Banff
Day 3: Banff - Lake Louise - Revelstoke/Salmon Arm
Day 4: Revelstoke/Salmon Arm - Kamloops - Vancouver

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