Explore the Best of the Canadian Rockies
7 unforgettable days in Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper
Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper. Our Rockies Adventurer is an action packed journey that showcases the iconic Canadian Rockies. From the plains of Calgary to the peaks of the Rocky Mountains, you will see the very best of Canada’s landscapes: mountains, lakes, glaciers, and waterfalls.
Please let us know if you would prefer a tour itinerary of a different length – 3 – 10 days – and we will customize a tour quote for you.
Tour available to start everyday from April 15 - October 31, from Calgary
Travel Summary
- Day 1: Calgary to Banff Scenic Transfer - overnight in Banff
- Day 2: Banff Sightseeing Tour including Gondola - overnight in Banff
- Day 3: Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls Tour from Banff to Lake Louise - overnight in Lake Louise
- Day 4: Free day in Lake Louise - overnight in Lake Louise
- Day 5: Sightseeing Tour from Banff to Jasper including Columbia Icefields Excursion - overnight in Jasper
- Day 6: Jasper Sightseeing Tour including Skytram - overnight in Jasper
- Day 7: Scenic transfer from Jasper to Calgary. End of tour services
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 - Calgary to Banff Scenic Transfer
Once you arrive in Calgary you will be transferred to Banff. We have transfers running every few hours and the transfer time is about two hours. For those of you who wish to arrive a day before to explore Calgary, our transfers pick up at most major downtown hotel locations. Please speak to our Vacation Planners about booking an extra night in Calgary. On this scenic transfer, you’ll enjoy views of the mountains as you leave the Canadian Prairies behind.
The rest of the day is yours to explore Banff at your leisure. This charming little mountain town is home to lots of different dining options, walking trails and the Banff Upper Hot Springs, an outdoor hot pool with a great view of Mount Rundle. Spend the next three nights in your Banff hotel room.
Day 2 - Banff Sightseeing Tour including Gondola
Today you’ll be on a 5-hour guided tour through the towering Rundle, Tunnel, Cascade and Norquay Mountains. Learn about the wind-shaped hoodoos and experience Surprise Corner along Tunnel Mountain Drive.
Take a gentle gondola ride up to the top of Sulphur Mountain for fantastic views, interpretive boardwalks and photo opportunities. The rest of the afternoon in Banff is yours to spend walking some local trails, playing golf or relaxing as you choose.
Day 3 - Banff to Lake Louise Tour: Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls Tour
Your bus leaves in the morning and offers you a guided tour of the area between Banff and Lake Louise. Cross the Continental Divide, Travel through Yoho National Park offering scenic sights such as Takakkaw Falls, Kicking Horse Pass, Emerald Lake and the Natural Rock Bridge that spans across the Kicking Horse River.
Day 4 - Free day in Lake Louise
Free day to enjoy the beauty of Lake Louise. Our guests love renting a canoe or hiking to the Lake Agnes Teahouse or the Plain of Six Glaciers.
Day 5 - Sightseeing Tour from Banff to Jasper including Columbia Icefields Excursion
Today you’re riding along the most beautiful highway in Canada—the Icefields Parkway. Highlights include stops at Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, The Columbia Icefield and the powerful Athabasca Falls.
While at the Athabasca Glacier, climb aboard the Ice Explorer—a specialized bus that travels directly on to the glacier. Listen as your guide explains all about its natural wonders. This is the day to pose for your new profile picture. Spend the next two nights in your Jasper hotel room.
Day 6 - Jasper Sightseeing Tour including Skytram
Spend the day getting to know Jasper! First stop, Maligne Canyon, where 10,000 years of erosion have created the deepest canyon in the Rockies. Start off with a short and easy walk, admiring the Maligne River and its many waterfalls.
After that, it’s over to the disappearing Medicine Lake, followed by the fairy tale-like Maligne Lake. The rest of the day in Jasper is yours and you’ll have tickets to the Jasper Skytram to enjoy at your leisure.
Day 7 - Scenic transfer to Calgary.
Enjoy the scenery through the mountains back to the city of Calgary. Thank you for booking with Alberta Blue Sky Tours.
What's Included
- 6 nights hotel accommodation
- Jasper Maligne Canyon and Maligne Lake tour with gentle guided walk
- Jasper Skytram lift pass
- Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer
- Lake Louise and Yoho Park Tour from Banff
- Banff Tour including Banff Gondola
- Scenic transfer to Calgary from Jasper
- National Park Passes
Not Included
- Gratuities for hotel and driver guide
- Canadian 5% sales tax
- Meals
2021 Pricing
Hotel Accommodations | ||
Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy | |
14 Aug - 19 Oct | Please contact us for details | Please contact us for details |
- Prices for triples and children are available, please contact us for details.
- Prices are per person and are subject to an additional sales tax.