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5 Day Canadian Rockies Tour Visiting Banff Jasper and Yoho National Parks
Calgary · Lake Louise · Yoho · Icefields Parkway · Jasper · Maligne Lake · Banff · Calgary
Trip overview
Banff, Jasper & Yoho in five days
Experience the Canadian Rockies on a fully guided five-day group tour through Banff, Yoho and Jasper National Parks. The route combines famous glacier-fed lakes, waterfalls, mountain viewpoints, canyon walks and scenic drives, while keeping overnight stays in convenient locations close to restaurants and shops.
Highlights include around two hours at Lake Louise, the Icefields Parkway, Columbia Icefield, Maligne Lake and Canyon, Peyto Lake, Johnston Canyon and Banff town. Optional activities can be added to selected departures, subject to capacity and seasonal operation.
5days
2–50group size
4.6/5reference rating
Route map
Tour route at a glance
Calgary → Lake Louise → Yoho → Icefields Parkway → Jasper → Maligne Lake → Banff → Calgary.
Travel style
What to expect on this tour
A relaxed guided group journey with scenic driving, short walks and optional mountain experiences.
Group tour
Join a shared departure and travel with other guests throughout the Rockies.
Fully guided
An experienced guide accompanies the touring programme throughout the journey.
Low intensity
Expect light physical activity, scenic stops and manageable walks rather than strenuous trekking.
Guided in English
English is the primary tour language. Chinese can be requested for selected departures.
Group size
2–50 travellers.
Age policy
All ages are welcome.
Day by day
Detailed 5-day itinerary
Exact timings, operating attractions and seasonal substitutions are confirmed for each departure.
DAY
1
Calgary arrival
Arrive in Calgary and transfer to the hotel. Scheduled airport pickups operate approximately every two hours from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The remainder of the day is free to settle in or explore the city independently.
Optional activities
- Calgary City Tour — approximately 3 hours
- Heritage Park with transportation and admission — approximately 3 hours
- CrossIron Mills outlet shopping tour — approximately 4 hours
- Calgary Zoo package with transportation and admission
Free time
- Explore central Calgary
- Local dining and shopping
- Prepare for the Rockies departure the following morning
DAY
2
Lake Louise → Moraine/Vermillion Lake → Yoho National Park
Travel from Calgary into the Canadian Rockies. Spend approximately two hours at Lake Louise, then continue to Moraine Lake or Vermillion Lake depending on access and conditions. Enter Yoho National Park for the Spiral Tunnel area, Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge.
Included activities
- Lake Louise — photography, walks and free time
- Moraine Lake or Vermillion Lake
- Spiral Tunnel area
- Emerald Lake
- Natural Bridge
Optional
- Deluxe lunch at Chateau Lake Louise as a group-meal option
- Canoe rental where available, first come first served
DAY
3
Bow Lake → Icefields Parkway → Columbia Icefield → Jasper
Follow the 232 km Icefields Parkway through the heart of the Rockies. Stop at Bow Lake before continuing to the Columbia Icefield, where optional Ice Explorer and Glacier Skywalk experiences may be available. Finish with Athabasca Falls and continue into Jasper.
Included activities
- Bow Lake scenic stop
- Icefields Parkway drive
- Athabasca Falls
- Arrival in Jasper town
Optional activity
- Columbia Icefield Adventure — Ice Explorer and Glacier Skywalk, approximately 3.5 hours
DAY
4
Jasper → Maligne Lake → Maligne Canyon → Peyto Lake
Explore more of Jasper National Park with Maligne Lake and Maligne Canyon, pass Medicine Lake and continue toward Peyto Lake and Crowfoot Glacier. The day combines lake scenery, short scenic walks and glacier viewpoints.
Included activities
- Maligne Lake — approximately 100 minutes
- Maligne Canyon — approximately 30 minutes
- Medicine Lake
- Peyto Lake — approximately 20 minutes
- Crowfoot Glacier — approximately 15 minutes
Optional activity
- Maligne Lake cruise, subject to operation and availability
DAY
5
Banff → Johnston Canyon → Calgary
Spend the final touring day in Banff National Park. Walk at Johnston Canyon, visit Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos, then enjoy free time in Banff town for lunch and shopping. Return to Calgary Airport, with arrival scheduled for approximately 7:30 PM.
Included activities
- Johnston Canyon — approximately 1 hour
- Bow Falls
- Surprise Corner
- Hoodoos
- Banff town — approximately 1.5 hours
Optional activities
- Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola — approximately 1.5 hours
- Banff Photo + Wildlife Night Tour — approximately 2.5 hours, seasonal
Tour package
What's included
Accommodation
- Calgary area hotel — 1 night.
- Banff — 2 nights.
- Jasper — 1 night.
Extended stay: additional nights in Calgary may be available
on request.
Guide
Professional tour guides and drivers, with multilingual support where available, accompany the guided programme.
Additional services
- National park fees.
- Daily hotel breakfast.
- Service charge.
- 5% GST (Goods & Services Tax).
- Traffic accident insurance with published 10M liability coverage.
Transport
Air-conditioned ground transportation is included during the touring programme.
Plan ahead
What's not included
Flights
Flights before and after the tour are not included.
Travel insurance
Personal travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.
Meals
- Breakfast: included on Days 2–5 as hotel breakfast.
- Lunch: optional group-meal programme may be available for four days.
- Dinner: self-arranged.
Group meals: may include Asian cuisine, a deluxe Chateau Lake
Louise lunch and Western set menus. Group meals may not be suitable for travellers with special
dietary requirements or allergies; please ask before departure.
Optional Calgary arrival activities
- Calgary City Tour — approximately 3 hours.
- Heritage Park — approximately 3.5 hours, seasonal.
- CrossIron Mills outlet shopping tour — approximately 4 hours.
- Calgary Zoo admission package.
Optional Rockies experiences
- Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola.
- Columbia Icefield Adventure — Ice Explorer & Skywalk.
- Maligne Lake Cruise.
- Banff Photo + Wildlife Night Tour, seasonal from approximately mid-May to mid-September.
Optional experiences have limited capacity. Advance purchase is recommended,
generally at least 1–2 weeks before departure, subject to availability.
Personal expenses & other extras
- Personal expenses.
- Lunches and dinners unless specifically included.
- Canoe rental, first come first served and not reservable in advance.
Photo gallery
Across Banff, Jasper & Yoho
Trip questions
Before you go
Use the enquiry form for departure-specific details, room requests or accessibility questions.
No. It is an availability request. Final places, pricing, payment and cancellation terms are confirmed separately.
No. Mountain access, weather, park rules and supplier operations can affect the route or optional attractions.
No. Flights and personal travel insurance are arranged separately.
Yes. Add those requirements to the enquiry form so they can be reviewed against the selected departure and optional meal programme.
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