6 Day Summer Rockies visit Banff Jasper Yoho and Drumheller tour
This 6-Day Rockies and Drumheller tour will impress you with magical sights and spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies. From the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Banff, Jasper, and Yoho to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Maligne Lake, you will have an unforgettable journey with us!
Immerse in the pristine lakes, magnificent mountain landscapes, canyons, heritage sites, to amazing sceneries as you make your way through Alberta's Rocky Mountains. Glacier Adventure Tour (Snowcoach+Skywalk) is a unique experience for getting to know Canada’s Rockies.
There are plenty of reasons why you should join this tour. And when it comes to the world-famous dinosaurs museum in Drumheller, you will be amazed at how rich this area has been in history. Discover how prehistoric creatures were in the age of dinosaurs. Walk through a glacial valley filled with fossils and explore an ancient lake bed teeming with life.
ItineraryDay 1: Arrive Calgary - Airport pick upPass By: Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
Welcome to Calgary! Enjoy the dazzling mountain peaks, lush alpine meadows, blue-green lakes, dense forests, and abundant wild animals. Immerse yourself into the nature and enjoy local delicacies. Your choices of add-on activity [ Guided/ Self-Guided City Tour with additional charges] if you arrived in Calgary before 12:00PM.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Best Western Calgary Plaza Hotel or Similar
Day 2: Calgary - Banff National Parks - Sulphur Mt. - Bow Falls - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Johnston CanyonPass By: Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
Banff National Park is Canada's first national park, and is a destination on innumerous people’s bucket lists from all around the world. The most famous attractions in the park are Lake Louise and Lake Moraine. Banff National Park is also home to countless iconic natural landmarks from majestic mountain ranges to gorgeous turquoise lakes, to beautiful waterfalls, and canyons.
Pass By: Sulphur Mountain, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
It is a mountain located in Banff, Alberta, Canada. At the peak of the mountain you will be amazed by the incredible 360 degree view on the skywalk, of six majestic mountain ranges, beautiful rivers and valleys, the Bow Valley as well as the Town of Banff. Surrounded by the massive peaks that reach the sky, you feel as if you are at the heart of the planet.
Stop At: Banff Gondola, 100 Mountain Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B2, Canada
This beautiful rocky mountain overlooks the charming town of Banff. At Banff Gondola (additional charge), you will be able to view the beautiful scenery that surrounds you freely, and in every sense on a 360 degree roof-top observation deck with glass fencing. The stunning sunsets reflecting on the snowy mountains is a scene you will never forget.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Hoodoos Trail, Buffalo Street Surprise Corner Viewpoint parking lot, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T0L Canada
Hoodoos take millions of years to form and stand 5 to 7 meters tall. Each hoodoo is a sandstone pillar resting on a thick base of shale that is capped by a large stone. Hoodoos are very fragile and can erode completely if their capstone is dislodged. The protected Hoodoos site is a guaranteed spot to see Hoodoos but smaller versions of these sandstone giants can be found all over the Badlands. The Hoodoos make a great stop on the way to the Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site in East Coulee.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bow Falls, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
Located 2.7 km from the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is Bow Falls. The astounding scene and the powerful sound of aqua green water crashing over limestone is truly a remarkable experience. The bow falls is a shallow but wide waterfall on the bow river. Several Hollywood films of the 1950s were filmed here! Famous Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe once was swept over the bow falls as they filmed for “River of No Return.”
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Surprise Corner, Buffalo St, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1K2 Canada
The Surprise corner is named after its spectacular views of the majestic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel that is cozily nestled at the heart of a dense forest with the beautiful Sulphur Mountain as a backdrop. This beautiful scene is elevated with Bow River cascading down into the Bow Falls as a foreground. The magnificent scene at Surprise Corner will make you feel as if you have travelled into a fairytale story.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fairmont Banff Springs, 405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J4, Canada
The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, also known as the “Castle of the Rockies” has a history of more than one hundred years. You can lunch in this gorgeous hotel if you would like to add [French Brasserie] (additional charge). This iconic gem is nestled among the majestic Rocky Mountains with the clear Bow River at its feet. The snow on the peaks, the blue sky, and the cool air are enough to make you feel like one with nature.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Johnston Canyon, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
As Banff National Park’s most popular hiking destination, you won’t want to miss Johnston Canyon. Johnston Canyon is carved into the limestone bedrock from thousands of years of water erosion. On this hike, you will be immersed into a beautiful scene of overhanging canyon walls, waterfalls, and lush forest. Every moment at Johnston Canyon is a memory as you explore depths and different perspectives of the beautiful gorge.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Caribou Lodge/Roundlestone Lodge/Aspen Lodge/Ptarmigan Inn or similar
Day 3: Bow Lake - Peyto Lake - Columbia Icefield - JasperPass By: Crowfoot Glacier, Improvement District No. 9, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
Attached to the Northeast side of the Crowfoot Mountain and overlooking the Bow Lake lies the Crowfoot Glacier. This huge mass of ice was named a century ago because its appearance resembled that of a three-toed crowfoot. Be sure to take lots of photos because the next time you visit Crowfoot Glacier, it might not look the same anymore!
Stop At: Bow Lake, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
Bow Lake is a stop you will not regret taking while you are travelling across Icefield Parkway. When the lake thaws in the summer, it becomes a vivid blue colour from the glacier melt of the Crowfoot Glacier. Speaking of the Crowfoot Glacier, the Bow Lake is also the perfect place to view the Crowfoot Glacier, Wapta Icefield, bow glacier, crowfoot mountain and Mount Thompson. It really seems like the ultimate all in one package!
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Icefields Parkway, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
Joining the hamlet of Lake Louise in Banff with the Town of Jasper in Jasper National Park is one of the most scenic highways in the world --- Icefields Parkway. Along the 230 km mountain road, every corner on the Icefields Parkway reveals another one of nature’s splendor, from the ancient glaciers and cascading waterfalls to the vivid colours of lakes and lush forests. Many stops along the Icefields Parkway deserve a stop.
Stop At: Peyto Lake, Icefield Parkway, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
Located along the Icefields Parkway, approximately 40km north of Lake Louise is the vibrant glacier-fed lake, Peyto Lake. The lake is nestled in majestic mountain ranges which lie on each of its sides. This jaw dropping view is the best reward for an intense scrambling hike. The scenery on the viewpoint looks as if it is a carefully painted piece of art. Peyto Lake’s beauty is comparable with the famous Moraine Lake without as many crowds.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Columbia Ice Field Highway Highway 1, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta Canada
[Columbia Icefield] is the largest ancient icefield in the Canadian Rockies.
A ride on the [Ice Explorer] (additional charges) to explore [Athabasca Glacier]. Discover a different perspective of the remarkable scenery as you peer into what seems like the heart of the planet through a glass-bottomed [Skywalk] (additional charges). The [Columbia Icefields Skywalk] arches out away from the building approximately 280 m above the valley floor, offering an amazing mountainous view of [Sunwapta Valley] on either side of the skywalk and directly beneath you. (2 activity Sightseeing: 150 mins). You will have a lunch stop with [Western Lunch box](additional fee) here for 60 mins.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Athabasca Falls, Hwy 93, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 Canada
Located 30 km south of Jasper town, Athabasca Falls, is one of the most incredible and powerful waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies. Although its height is not astonishing, the Athabasca falls is known for its impressive volume and force of water. This splendid waterfall is in the foreground of a stunning backdrop of lush forests, and beautiful rocky mountain ranges.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Jasper National Park, Jasper National Park, Alberta
Drive to [Town of Jasper], the simple folk style, vast space that makes us return to nature.
[Jasper National Park] is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Jasper Athabasca Hotel/ Whistlers Inn/ Tonquin Inn/ Lobstick Lodge or similar
Day 4: Jasper National Park-Maligne Lake-Maligne CanyonPass By: Medicine Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta Canada
Medicine Lake, also known as “the lake that disappears” is located 20 km southeast of the town of Jasper. Medicine lake is a 7 km long narrow lake that is formed by the Maligne River. Interesting enough, the lake loses water as it flows. Why is that you may ask- When the water is on its way to merge with the Athabasca River, it reaches the medicine lake area, and pools up to form the Lake over the largest inaccessible limestone cave system.
Stop At: Maligne Lake Rd. 44 km southeast of Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta Canada
22km long, the majestic Maligne Lake is the second-largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Discover the world-famous [Spirit Island] only accessible by boat, on a cruise that has been running for over 60 years in Jasper. The [Maligne Lake Cruise] (additional charges) was once declared the “Best Boat Cruise in Canada” by 8 million Reader Digest subscribers. (Seasonal/*Alternative attraction: Pyramid Lake, Patricia Lake *). [Spirit Island] The island is a spiritual place for the Stoney Nakoda First Nation, who believe mountains are physical representations of their ancestors. What is more, you can have[Maligne Lake Historical Chalet Buffet](additional fee,if less than 15pax for lunch booking, it may be replaced with a plate meal or self-choice lunch with soup, sandwich & dessert) (additional charge).
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Maligne Canyon, Maligne Lake Road, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 Canada
Get ready to explore Maligne Canyon, located 1.8 km past the Jasper exit. Maligne Canyon is the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park. You will not regret exploring this remarkable natural landmark by crossing six bridges built across several different points of the canyon. Every bridge gives you an all-new perspective of the canyon and are all photo taking opportunities you do not want to miss.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sasketchawan River Crossing, Sasketchawan River Crossing, Banff National Park, Alberta
The Saskatchewan River Crossing is an interesting place to stop for a short rest as you are driving near the junction of Banff National Park and the Icefields Parkway. This place was actually named “The Crossing” because back in the 19th century, travelers and fur traders would use this spot to cross the North Saskatchewan River on their way to the beautiful province of British Columbia.
Duration: 15 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Banff Aspen Lodge/ Rundlestone Lodge or similar
Day 5: Lake Louise - Moraine Lake - Yoho National Park - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge-CalgaryStop At: Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta
known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks, overlooked by a stately chateau and backed by [Victoria Glacier] and elevated by [Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise]
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Moraine Lake Rd off Great Divide Hwy, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
(Open Seasonal/*Alternative Attractions: Lake Minnewanka / Vermilion Lakes*). Its waters are the most amazing color, a vivid shade of turquoise that changes in intensity throughout the summer as the glaciers 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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Lake Louise Village Grill & Bar, Lake Louise Dr, Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0, Canada
We will have a lunch stop here (Optional add-on Asian or Western Set Lunch is available with additional fees)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Emerald Lake Road, Yoho National Park, British Columbia Canada
One of the most admired destinations in Yoho National Park is Emerald Lake. This gorgeous emerald coloured lake is a result of the light refracting the deposit of rock flour in the lake. Emerald Lake is surrounded by the President Range that forms a natural amphitheater with towering forested banks. If you look carefully, you might be able to spot some really cool wildlife such as marmots, bald eagle, bears, loons, and the occasional moose!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Natural Bridge, Yoho National Park, British Columbia Canada
Stop at the Natural Bridge along the way and admire the Kicking Horse River as it carves a path through ancient rock. You can view the incredible natural formation from different perspectives at vantage points with interpretive displays that tell you about interesting facts about Natural Bridge. This beautiful scenery is enhanced with the scenic mountains and lush forests in the background.
Duration: 15 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Best Western Calgary Plaza Hotel or Similar
Day 6: Badlands - Drumheller - Horseshoe Canyon - Royal Tyrrell Museum - CalgaryStop At: Horseshoe Canyon, Drumheller, Alberta Canada
It is in the Canadian Badlands is an eye-popping sight. Stand on the edge of this huge u-shaped canyon and survey the beauty and mystery of the badlands. The maroon-striped canyon walls reveal the layers of time down to the Cretaceous period when dinosaurs roamed a lush sub-tropical habitat some 70 million years ago.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Royal Tyrrell Museum, 1500 North Dinosaur Trail Midland Provincial Park, Drumheller, Alberta T0J 0Y0 Canada
The [Royal Tyrrell Museum entry ticket] (additional charges) is the largest and most comprehensive museum of paleontology in the world. This is the perfect place to visit as a whole family as you venture through the dinosaur age. The Royal Tyrrell Museum features one of the world’s largest displays of dinosaurs, and also offers a variety of fun, creative, and educational programs that bring the prehistoric past to life. At this stop, you will arrange lunch by yourself here.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: The Hoodoos, Hoodoo Ave, Drumheller, Alberta T0J 0Y4 Canada
Hoodoos take millions of years to form and stand 5 to 7 meters tall. Each hoodoo is a sandstone pillar resting on a thick base of shale that is capped by a large stone. Hoodoos are very fragile and can erode completely if their capstone is dislodged. The protected Hoodoos site is a guaranteed spot to see Hoodoos but smaller versions of these sandstone giants can be found all over the Badlands. The Hoodoos make a great stop on the way to the Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site in East Coulee.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Near public transportation"
"Stroller accessible"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a combined bus tour. Besides the regular Pickup and drop-off locations, additional points may be added to the tour."
"The minimum number of travelers for this tour is 2 pax. In the event of insufficient travelers, Westar Travel reserves the right to cancel or change the itinerary."
"The schedule and itinerary could be impacted by extreme weather and road conditions, while we may make necessary adjustments. We appreciate your understanding in case of any delays or changes."
"Tour vehicles: Vehicles are arranged according to the number of people in a group. In a group up to 24 passengers, the driver will also be the tour guide. In a group of more than 24 passengers, an individual driver/tour guide will be provided."
"If for any reason you need to leave our group during the trip, you must fill out a “Letter of Liability Release”, no exceptions."
"Guests under 16 years old, must be accompanied by an adult (Age 18 or above)."
"If you have special needs (such as but not limited to: bed type, vegetarian options, high-chairs, etc.) please inform us at least 7 days before your trip. We will do our best to accommodate you, but there is no guarantee."
"We require you to sign the disclaimer before participating in any optional winter activities; and highly recommend purchasing a travel insurance."
"If you have a connecting flight after the tour, please ensure that your flight departs after 9:30 pm.（**Please understand that depending on the situation, your arrival time in Calgary may be adjusted **）"
"The North American Hotel Standard Room is equipped with one large bed or two standard beds. If you have a specific request for bed types, please inform us at the time of booking and we will do our best to accommodate you."
"Please be sure to provide accurate flight information. Any inaccurate information provided resulting in errors for the pick-up service; the travel agency reserves the right to provide second transfer services with an additional charge or coordinate the next available pickup according to the availability"
"**Based on the itinerary from the last day, you may only choose to drop off at Calgary"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 6 Days
Ponto de partida: YYC Airport Domestic Terminal, Airport Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2E, Canada
Traveler pickup is offered
Complimentary airport pickup service at Calgary International Airport (YYC) is available at 10:00/12:00/14:00/16:00/18:00/20:00/22:00. Upon arrival, please proceed to the 【Westar Service Counter】 located at Gate 5 on the Arrivals Level to confirm your pick-up information. **Based on the itinerary from the last day, you may only choose to drop off at Calgary
Airports- Calgary Intl Airport, 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 6Z8 Canada
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All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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