Four Day Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper

Day 1: Calgary to Banff

This morning, you will be picked up from the Telus Convention Centre to enjoy a sightseeing tour of Calgary and hear about the history, art, and culture that define the city. You will see the Stampede Grounds, Stephen Ave, and the Downtown area. Enjoy a guided tour inside Studio Bell, the Calgary Tower, a photo stop at Calgary Public Library and the Peace Bridge, before we drive west past Canada Olympic Park and head to the foothills to arrive in Banff National Park. The town of Banff is at the center of Canada’s very first National Park. Nestled high in the Canadian Rockies, the city is located within the Banff National Park. Once known as “Siding 29” on the Canadian Pacific Railway, the town was intended to be a tourist destination from its inception. Upon arrival, a tour of the village of Banff will be conducted, including a guided visit to the Buffalo Museum, Cave and Basin, Tunnel Mountain, Hoodoos, Bow Falls, and the renowned Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Next, you will experience the Banff Gondola as you sit back, relax, and marvel at the unsurpassed view of Banff, the Bow Valley, and a 360-degree view of six scenic mountain ranges from 2,281m (7,486 ft) above sea level. Dinner will be served at a mountain-top restaurant, offering a breathtaking view of Banff in the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy free time this evening to explore on your own.

Overnight: Banff

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Lake Louise & Jasper

This morning, the group will arrive at Lake Louise, best known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake surrounded by high peaks. See the famous and picturesque lake and the Chateau that overlooks it. Enjoy time for a walk by the lakeside and time for lunch. Next, we drive along the famous Icefields Parkway, voted as one of the most spectacular drives in the world. Discover why this mountain road boasts a unique landscape rich in history, and its natural beauty is renowned. Enjoy a picture stop at Peyto Lake before we arrive at the famous Columbia Icefields, whose waters feed three oceans. You will be able to view the Glacier from a distance. Finally, at the end of this exciting day, we see the powerful Athabasca Falls before arriving at the charming town of Jasper. Enjoy a dinner together this evening in Jasper.

Overnight: Jasper

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Jasper National Park

Originally a tiny railway town, Jasper's small-town charm is very different from the alpine resort glamour of Banff. Surrounded by towering mountains, clear lakes, and abundant wildlife, Jasper is located within Jasper National Park, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. We start the day with a The Jasper SkyTram offers a scenic ride up Whistler's Mountain, showcasing stunning views of Jasper National Park. Providing panoramic vistas of six mountain ranges, glacial lakes, and the town of Jasper. At the Upper Station, you will enjoy a group lunch. Next, we continue deeper into the valley, we drive into the sub-alpine forests and view the expanding ranges of limestone rising out of Medicine Lake. This mysterious disappearing lake changes seasonally as the flow rates of melt waters fill and empty this basin. A stop is made to photograph this natural wonder. From Medicine Lake, we continue through the forest which is a prime habitat for moose and bears. Sightings are common but not guaranteed as we try to see these animals in their natural habitat. Today’s journey takes us through 45 km of the most spectacular scenery anywhere in the Canadian Rockies. The scenic drive finally brings us to beautiful Maligne Lake, the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Time will be spent enjoying the walk along the lakeside and taking some photographs. Return to the town of Jasper to explore on your own.

Overnight: Jasper

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Return to Calgary

This morning, we return to Calgary. Dropping off at the Calgary Telus Convention Center.

Meals: Breakfast