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Rockies Classic

Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper at a comfortable pace.

Overview

The flagship Rocky Mountain itinerary — Banff townsite, the turquoise of Lake Louise and Moraine, the Icefields Parkway and three nights in Jasper.

  • Three nights in Banff with a free day for hiking or the gondola
  • Self-drive Icefields Parkway with Columbia Icefield admission included
  • Two nights in Jasper with Maligne Lake cruise

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Calgary

    Private transfer to Banff. Welcome dinner in town.

  2. Day 2

    Banff townsite

    Gondola up Sulphur Mountain; evening at the Banff Springs.

  3. Day 3

    Lake Louise & Moraine Lake

    Shuttle service, lakeside lunch, canoe option.

  4. Day 4

    Icefields Parkway

    Self-drive north with stops at Peyto Lake and the Athabasca Glacier.

  5. Day 5

    Jasper National Park

    Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island.

  6. Day 6

    Jasper free day

    Optional rafting, wildlife tour or hot springs.

  7. Day 7

    Return to Calgary

    Scenic drive south via Highway 93 / 1.

  8. Day 8

    Depart Calgary

    Private transfer to airport.

What's included

In the price.

  • 7 nights hotel accommodation
  • Rental car for Icefields Parkway leg
  • Columbia Icefield Skywalk
  • Maligne Lake cruise
  • Airport transfers

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