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Banff National Park & Columbia Icefield 2-Day Tour from Calgary｜Alberta

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2 days
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Join a 2-day tour in the Canadian Rockies, where you can enjoy magnificent views of Banff National Park during the summer. Explore Icefield Parkway, Banff Town, Icefield Parkway, Peyto Lake, and Crowfoot Glacier!

  • Experience the Canadian Rockies' famous national park "Banff" in-depth!
  • Discover summer-exclusive Icefield Parkway and Columbia Icefield
  • Enjoy the summer look of Johnston Canyon, Banff Sulphur, Peyto Lake, and Crowfoot Glacier

Options

Quad Room

Triple Room

Double Room

Single Room

Quad Room

Additional Info

  • The admission Package includes Banff Sulphur Mt. Gondola and Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer

  • Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer is unavailable before May 3rd and after October 11th

  • If you need more than 2 rooms, please place separate orders

  • This room must accommodate 4 adults, no children/toddlers can be added

From£275.95Per Person
Available from 31st Jul 2025

What's included in Banff National Park & Columbia Icefield 2-Day Tour from Calgary｜Alberta

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Day 1

08:00

Departure from Calgary

09:35

Departure from Banff

Take the Banff Sulphur Mt Gondola (Optional)

Take the Banff Sulphur Mt Gondola (Optional)

Visit the picturesque Johnston Canyon

Visit the picturesque Johnston Canyon

Catch a glimpse of the magnificent Bow Falls

See the breathtaking views at the Surprise Corner

See the breathtaking views at the Surprise Corner

Feel the nature from the Hoodoos

Discover the amazing, historical Banff Town

Discover the amazing, historical Banff Town

Day 2

Visit the Icefield Parkway

Witness the bright scenery from the Bow Lake

Witness the bright scenery from the Bow Lake

Tour the Columbia Icefield with the Ice Explorer (Optional)

Tour the Columbia Icefield with the Ice Explorer (Optional)

Enjoy the must-see Crowfoot Glacier during the summer

Enjoy the must-see Crowfoot Glacier during the summer
20:30

Arrive at Calgary

Food and Drinks

Breakfast

[Day 1]

  • Banff Sulphur Mt Gondola - Optional (90-min stop)
    Go up to the top of the mountain and enjoy a 360 degree view of Banff.
  • Johnston Canyon (60-min stop)
    Explore the walking trail, well-known all-year round. 
  • Bow Falls (15-min stop)
    View the location from the film “The River of no return” during the 1960’s.
  • Surprise Corner (15-min stop)
    Great spot where most of the famous pictures have been taken of the historic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.
  • Hoodoos (15-min stop)
    Hoodoos are composed of sedimentary rock covered by harder rocks that are harder to erode
  • Banff Town (90-min stop)
    Discover the many shops and restaurants in the biggest town among National towns

[Day 2]

  • Icefield Parkway (Pass-through)
    Witness one of Canada’s national treasures and most rewarding destinations.
  • Bow Lake (20-min stop)
    It is the headwaters of the Bow River that runs south through the city Calgary and onto the Oldman River ultimately to Hudson Bay.
  • Columbia Icefield (2.5-hour stop)
    Visit the largest icefield Canadian Rockies and tour over the Athabasca Glacier in a giant Ice Explorer.
    *Ice Explorer (Optional): a massive vehicle specially designed for glacier travel.
    **The Ice Explorer will be closed before May 3rd and after October 11th, will be replaced by Minnewanka Lake (20 minutes) & Banff Upper Hot Springs (optional and pay onsite / 60 minutes)
    **Will be replaced by Cave & Basin if Banff hot spring is not available. Please bring the bathing suite for Banff Upper Springs if you plan to participate
  • Peyto Lake (20-min stop)
    It is a glacier-fed lake in Banff National. Its milky blue color is unique and will change with the seasons and time of day.
    *Replaced by Waterfowl Lake if it is closed
  • Crowfoot Glacier (15-min stop)
    A must-see to stop the climate change nowadays. The “Third toe” was melted and barely visible.


－Important Info－

  • Departure Time & Point:
    *Please arrive at least 10 minutes
    • 08:00: Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites Lobby (610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1)
    • 09:35: Banff Aspen Lodge (401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9)
  • Duration: 2 Days
  • Arrive back at Calgary around 21:00 on the 2nd day of the tour


－Accommodation Info－

*Subject to change. Please refer to the voucher for final arrangement

  • Banff Aspen Lodge, Banff Mount Royal, Elk + Avenue Hotel, Banff Inn, Banff Park Lodge, Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa or similar

Inclusions

  • Tour guide
  • Accommodation
  • Tips
  • Service charge
  • Breakfast for the 2nd day
  • Admission to the national parks
  • Transportation via air-conditioned coach
  • Insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Other expenses not mentioned above
  • Optional admissions & Meal
  • A minimum of 4 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 2 day(s) before the departure date
  • In case of delays caused by traffic, weather, or other force majeure factors resulting in the cancellation of some itinerary attractions, please contact customer service. We will arrange a partial refund for you
  • In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 10:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
  • Please be ready at the meeting location 10 minutes before the pickup time, as the tour will start on time. If you miss the bus, please meet the group at the next pickup location
  • It is highly recommended to check the weather forecast before your arrival and pack accordingly. The temperatures in the Rocky Mountains can drop dramatically at night
  • Please be on time for each meeting point during the tour. Refunds will not be granted to missed tours due to late arrivals and personal reasons
  • Travellers are recommended to download or print out the e-voucher for offline access
  • Due to heightened security, many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a child is traveling with an adult other than the parents — or with only one parent, it is recommended that a notarised letter with traveling dates is to be written by the parents granting authorisation to travel. It is also recommended to contact relevant consulates and airlines for additional requirements
  • It is recommended to arrange comprehensive travel insurance immediately upon booking your residence as an added measure of protection
  • Smoking is strictly prohibited in the rooms. Violation of the rules will result in a fine of passenger’s own cost
  • Not recommend choosing the group meal option if any dietary requirement (e.g., vegetarian) or allergies
  • Please leave us message in "note section" when booking if any special bedding request. Local tour operator will try our best to accommodate, but we cannot guarantee
  • Suggest to bring toiletries since North America Hotels usually do not provide such amenities

Meet

Venues

Meeting / End Points

  • Banff Gondola

Policies

Purchase Summary

  • English and Chinese tour guide available and Japanese guided will be offered in audio on vehicle only
  • It is recommended to book your flight after the tour is confirmed
  • Return time to Calgary is around 21:00. Please arrange the transportation to the airport and book the departure flight by yourself.
  • The above itinerary may change due to different tour dates. Please refer to the voucher for the actual itinerary
  • The itinerary and stop time are subject to change due to weather, traffic, and other unexpected situations. The tour guide will change and adjust without prior notice
  • The local tour operator has put forth all necessary efforts to ensure that, at all times of publication, all descriptions in the present brochure are exact. The local tour operator reserves the right to postpone, cancel, or change the tour and/or hotel accommodation and any loss or additional expenses incurred shall be bound by the participants
  • The Local tour operator shall not be liable for failure in the performance of any of its obligations for any loss or damage resulting from any delay, cancellations, loss of personal belongings, illness, bodily injury, accident, death, deterioration of services, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, disappointment or frustration, either mental or physical, attributable to a fault, negligent act or omission by a provider or any employee thereof
  • Reservations are required for all optional activities. Please book the optional admissions and extra service if interested. On-site bookings are not accepted
  • The cancellation policy will be applied to the below modifications: reducing the number of travelers, changing the optional admissions and group meal purchases, as well as amending extended hotel stay
  • Fully refundable if the weather is not permitted for optional items
  • 1* checked luggage + 1* carry-on luggage are allowed for each person (with applicable size restrictions). Additional checked luggage fee is CA$50 + 5% per luggage
  • The drop-off time and itinerary are subject to weather/traffic conditions and unforeseen circumstances. Please inquire the tour guide about the itinerary on the day of return
  • Hotel arrangement is subject to change due to different tour dates
  • The standard Twin room in North American hotels is equipped with one double bed, two double beds, or one double bed or one sofa bed
  • Triple/Quadruple room does not include a third/fourth bed the room types are based on double occupancy. No extra bed for 3rd and 4th person
  • Travelers may be asked to present IDs (e.g. passport or ID card) for identity verification during the tour
  • If you leave the tour halfway or miss the entire tour due to personal reasons (e.g. lack of travel documents, late arrival, sickness, or an accident), refunds or compensation will not be granted
  • If you have any emergency questions, please dial toll-free number 1-866- 276-7816 (North America) OR emergency number #587-9730687 for tour departure day only
  • Unfortunately, this tour is not barrier-free

Redemption Period

The voucher must be redeemed on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration

Surcharge

CAD $21/pax
Please leave a message in the "note section" if you would like to add on and pay on-site
CAD $82.95/pax
Please leave a message in the "note section" if you would like to add on and pay on-site
2.5 hours with sunset, night view, and wildlife. Have a chance to take the best shot of the sunset at Banff and wild animals; return to hotel after tour dismiss (Transportation incl. )

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Ticket Redemption

Redeem your voucher at the meeting point