5-Day Rockies Tour: Banff, Yoho, Columbia Icefield & Waterton National Parks Adventure

Meal

Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)/ Lunch: Own Arrangement/ Dinner: Own Arrangement

Itinerary

Today, visit 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!

[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.)

Meal

Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)/ Lunch: Own Arrangement (Group Meal Option Available)/ Dinner: Own Arrangement

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Itinerary

Today you will visit the Banff National Park, Canada's first national park.

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[Banff Sulphur Mt Gondola (Optional)]

Enjoy a 360º view of Banff. (stop for about 90 minutes)

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[Johnston Canyon]

Known for its walking trail throughout the year. (stop for about 60 minutes)

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[Bow Falls]

Location of the film "The River of no return" in 1960's. (stop for about 15 minutes)

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[Surprise Corner]

Good view for the Castle in the Rockies. (stop for about 15 minutes)

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[Hoodoos]

Hoodoos are composed sedimentary rock covered by harder rock that is harder to erode. Once softer sediment erodes rock needle, only tower like natural obstacles are left. (stop for about 15 minutes)

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[Banff Town]

The biggest town of National towns, many shops and restaurants waiting for your discovery. (stop for about 90 minutes)

Meal

Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)/ Lunch: Own Arrangement (Group Meal Option Available)/ Dinner: Own Arrangement

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Itinerary

We will go deeper into Rockies today; visit Jasper National Park, the biggest National Park in Canada.

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[Icefield Parkway]

One of Canada's national treasures and most rewarding destinations. Stretching 232km (144mi) through the heart of Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site, this world-class journey offers access to a vast wilderness of pristine mountain lakes, ancient glaciers and broad sweeping valleys. (pass through)  

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[Bow Lake] 

It is the headwaters of the Bow River that runs south through the city Calgary and onto the Oldman River ultimately to Hudson Bay. (stop for about 20 minutes)

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[Columbia Icefield - Snowcoach (Optional)]

This ice sheet is the largest single ice mass south of the Arctic Circle in North America, with dozens of glaciers originating from here. Being in its midst always evokes a profound sense of awe for nature. The region is also renowned for its Earth meteorological database, preserving centuries of climate changes. You can embark on an ice exploration journey here aboard the Glacier Adventure ICE Explorer - Snocoach to the surface of the glaciers. (stop for about 2.5 hours)

**Closed before the 1st Saturday of May and after the 2nd Saturday of October, will be replaced by Minnewanka Lake (20 minutes) & Banff Upper Hot Springs or Cave and Basin (Optional - Pay onsite / 60 minutes)

**Please bring the bathing suite for Banff Upper Springs if you plan to participat

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[Peyto Lake]

It's milky blue color is unique and will change with the seasons and time of day. (stop for about 20 minutes) / (It will be replaced by Waterfowl Lake if it is closed) 

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[Crowfoot Glacier]

Named after its shape when was discovered. A must-see stop with the climate change nowadays. The "Third Toe" was melted and barely visible. (stop for about 15 minutes)

Meal

Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)/ Lunch: Own Arrangement (Optional Group Meal Available - Deluxe Lunch at Chateau Lake Louise)/ Dinner: Own Arrangement

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Itinerary

Start your journey to Famous Canadian Rockies from Calgary and you will visit the Lake Louise and Yoho National Park.

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[Lake Louise]

This beautiful lake is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta. Famous photo-taking location. (stop for about 2 hours)

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[Moraine Lake/Ten Peaks Valley]

Its waters are the most amazing color, a vivid shade of turquoise that changes in intensity through the summer as the glacier melt. Set in the rugged Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and rock piles, creating a scene so stunning it almost seems unreal. (stop for about 60 minutes).

*Open from mid-May or June to mid-Oct; will be replaced by other sightseeing points if closed. 

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[YOHO National Park]

Named for a Cree expression of awe and wonder, Yoho lies on the Western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

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[Spiral Tunnel]

It is one of the most bizarre feats of engineering to get the grade of a train line to be at or below 2.2%. The current two spiral tunnels where the railroad forms two spirals, crossing beneath itself twice, almost forming a figure eight, before continuing in the proper direction down the mountain were completed in 1909. (pass through)

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[Emerald Lake]

Name comes from her green water color. (stop for about 20 minutes)

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[Natural Bridge]

Sculpted by the erosive forces of rushing water over what had once been a waterfall, the Natural Bridge is a powerful reminder of how much influence water has in shaping the landscape. (stop for about 15 minutes)

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**Return to Calgary Airport around 20:30PM to fly home or extend your stay in Calgary. 

**Please book flight departure after 22:30PM 

**Above itinerary is based on Sunday arrivals. Schedule order may change due to different departure date

**Sightseeing points and stop time are subject to weather condition