Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Waterton Lake National Parks In-Depth Tour from Calgary

Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Waterton Lake National Parks In-Depth Tour from Calgary

☆ Stay 3 nights in the Rockies (Jasper Town & Banff Town)
☆ Explore Canada's most beloved 4 national parks, Jasper, Banff, Yoho, and Waterton Lake National Parks
☆ Cover the most popular and iconic attractions in the Rockies!
☆ Stay for 2 hours in Lake Louis in the morning for the best lighting and views.
☆ Multiple optional activities one cannot miss in the Rockies
☆ Likely to sell out 30 days before the trip. Book soon!
☆ The sequence of the itinerary is mainly for Monday arrivals. It is subject to change for other departure dates.

Itinerary

Day 1: Home – Calgary

Stop At: Calgary International Airport, 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6W5, Canada
Welcome to Calgary, also known as “Cowtown”. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel (airport pickup schedule: 10:00am - 10:00pm, every 2 hours ). The rest of the day is at your leisure. You may explore the city by yourself.
Pickup Info: YYC airport pick-up time: 10:00am - 10:00pm (Departure every 2 hours: 10:00am/12:00pm/2:00pm/4:00pm/6:00pm/8:00pm/10:00pm. All guests will be charged CAD5/person mandatorily for the pickup service.)
Pickup points: Information Centre at Exit #7.
If you don't arrive during the above mentioned time, you need to take the hotel shuttle bus to the hotel by yourself. If you miss the booked pickup time, please inform us as early as possible, so we can re-arrange for you. (if you miss the last departure bus, you need to go to the hotel by yourself.)
Notes:
1. You need to wait for other guests to go together. .
2. Meals are not included in the tour fee. Please arrange on your own.
3. The attractions are subject to availability. If it is not available, we will replace with other attraction.
4. The sequence of itinerary is for your reference, it may vary by arrival dates.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Ramada Plaza Calgary Airport Hotel and Conference Centre , Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre , OR Similar

Day 2: Calgary - Lake Louise

Stop At: Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta T0L 1E0 Canada
Lake Louise:This beautiful lake is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta. Famous photo-taking location. (stop for about 2 hours)
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Moraine Lake Rd off Great Divide Hwy, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
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 45 minutes)
Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Spiral Tunnels, Trans-Canada Highway, Yoho National Park, British Columbia Canada
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)

Stop At: Emerald Lake Road, Yoho National Park, British Columbia Canada
Emerald Lake: Name comes from her green watercolor (stop for about 20 minutes)
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Natural Bridge, Yoho National Park, British Columbia Canada
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)
Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Banff Town/Lake Louise Area. Inns of Banff, Voyager Inn or Similar

Day 3: Columbia Icefield - Jasper

Pass By: Icefields Parkway, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
Start your journey to Jasper National Park, the biggest National Park in Canada.
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)

Stop At: Bow Lake, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
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)

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Columbia Ice Field Highway Highway 1, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta Canada
Columbia Icefield -- Snocoach and Skywalk (optional): Visit the Canadian Rockies and tour over the Athabasca Glacier in a giant Ice Explorer; a once in a lifetime experience. Next, enjoy a breathtaking view of the glacier from The Glacier Skywalk. (stop for about 3.5 hours)
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Athabasca Falls, Hwy 93, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 Canada
Athabasca Falls: It is not one of the highest waterfalls, but is rather known for the shear amount and force of the water that flows through it from the Columbia Glacier. (stop for about 30 minutes)

Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Jasper Town. Whistlers Inn, Mount Robson Inn, Lobstick Lodge, OR Similar

Day 4: Jasper National Park – Banff National Park

Stop At: Maligne Lake Rd. 44 km southeast of Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta Canada
Today, continue your journey in the Jasper National Park.
Maligne Lake (Optional: Lake Cruise): It is the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. You can take an optional cruise to enjoy the scenery of the lake. (stop for about 100 minutes)

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Stop At: Maligne Canyon, Maligne Road, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 Canada
Maligne Canyon: It is carved into the Palliser Formation, a layer of limestone deposited in a shallow tropical sea by lime-secreting plankton about 365-million years ago. (stop for about 30 minutes)

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Medicine Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta Canada
(pass-through)

Stop At: Peyto Lake, Icefield Parkway, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
Peyto Lake: It s a glacier-fed lake in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. During the summer, significant amounts of glacial rock flour flow into the lake, and these suspended rock particles give the lake a bright, turquoise color. (stop for about 20 minutes)(It will be replaced by Waterfowl Lake if it is closed)
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Crowfoot Glacier, Improvement District No. 9, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
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)
Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Banff Town. Inns of Banff, Voyager Inn or Similar

Day 5: Banff National Park – Calgary

Stop At: Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
Today, we will explore Canada's oldest national park - Banff national park.
Banff Sulphur Mt Gondola (OPT):Enjoy a 360º view of Banff (stop for about 90 minutes)
Johnston Canyon: Known for its walking trail throughout the year. (stop for about 60 minutes)
Bow Falls: Location of the film "The River of no return" in the 1960's. (stop for about 15 minutes)
Surprise Corner: Good view for the Castle in the Rockies. (stop for about 15 minutes)
Hoodoos: Hoodoos are composed of sedimentary rocks covered by the harder rock that is harder to erode. Once softer sediment erodes rock needle, or tower-like natural obstacles are left. (stop for about 15 minutes)
Banff Town: The biggest town of National towns, many shops, and restaurants waiting for your discovery.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Ramada Plaza Calgary Airport Hotel and Conference Centre , Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre , OR Similar

Day 6: Calgary – Waterton Lake National Park – Calgary

Stop At: Waterton Lake National Park, Highway 5, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta T0K 2M0 Canada
TToday, 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! We will visit many of its popular attractions like Prince Wales Hotel, Waterton Town, Cameron Falls, Red Rock Canyon. *There is a chance that Red Rock Canyon will be closed. In that case, it will be replaced by OKOTOKS BIG ROCK. Return to Calgary.

Notes:
1. There is a chance that Red Rock Canyon will be closed. In that case, it will be replaced by OKOTOKS BIG ROCK
2. Please schedule your flight after 09:30 pm.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

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