Four-Day Rockies & Jasper

• Bow Falls

  Enjoy views of the Bow River cascading through a scenic setting close to Banff town.

• Surprise Corner

  Photograph the Fairmont Banff Springs hotel from a viewpoint above the river.

• Hoodoos Trail Viewpoint

  Discover unusual rock formations and broad views across the Bow Valley.

• Lake Minnewanka

  Spend time beside an expansive lake surrounded by rugged mountain scenery.

• Two Jack Lake

  Enjoy a peaceful lakeside stop and opportunities to photograph the surrounding peaks.

• Cascade Ponds

  Pause among calm ponds and footbridges beneath Cascade Mountain.

• Johnston Canyon

  Explore canyon paths and walkways toward the Lower Falls, with the walk adapted to conditions and your group’s ability.

• Banff Gondola — Optional Add-OnOptional Add-On

  Ride to Sulphur Mountain’s summit area for sweeping views across Banff and the surrounding ranges. Admission costs extra.

• Lunch in Banff Town

  Choose from local cafés and restaurants. Lunch is purchased separately.

Return to your accommodation in Banff, Canmore or Lake Louise.

• Moraine Lake — Seasonal Access

  Visit the lake beneath the Valley of the Ten Peaks, with access transportation arranged by Vista Chase.

• Lake Louise

  Enjoy the lakeshore and its memorable mountain-and-glacier backdrop.

• Emerald Lake

  Discover one of Yoho’s signature landscapes, with time for lakeside views and photographs.

• Natural Bridge

  Watch the Kicking Horse River surge through sculpted rock channels.

• Takakkaw Falls — Seasonal Access

  Admire a towering waterfall in Yoho Valley, subject to road access and conditions.

• Spiral Tunnels Viewpoint — When Accessible

  Hear the story of this mountain railway engineering achievement. Train sightings depend on railway movements.

• Bow Valley Parkway — Scenic Drive

  Travel through forested mountain scenery where the route is open and practical for the day.

• Lunch in Lake Louise Village

  Stop to purchase lunch during the day’s exploration.

Return to your accommodation. Prepare your luggage for the following morning’s departure to Jasper.

• Bow Lake

  Begin your parkway sightseeing beside a glacier-fed lake framed by mountain peaks.

• Peyto Lake

  Walk to the viewpoint for a striking view of the lake and surrounding valley.

• Crowfoot Glacier Lookout

  Stop for glacier views and an introduction to the changing mountain landscape.

• Waterfowl Lakes

  Enjoy a scenic pause beside the parkway’s mountain-framed lakes.

• Big Bend Viewpoint

  Look across a sweeping valley and the parkway’s dramatic mountain curves.

• Athabasca Glacier & Columbia Icefield Area

  Discover one of the journey’s most impressive glacier landscapes. Glacier travel is available through the optional Ice Explorer.

• Ice Explorer — Optional Add-OnOptional Add-On

  Board a specialised glacier vehicle for an organised visit onto the Athabasca Glacier. Admission costs extra.

• Columbia Icefield Skywalk — Optional Add-OnOptional Add-On

  Step onto a glass-floored walkway with views into the Sunwapta Valley. Admission costs extra.

• Lunch at the Columbia Icefield Centre

  Purchase lunch before continuing north.

• Continue to Jasper

  Travel onward through Jasper National Park and finish at your booked accommodation in Jasper town.

Overnight: Jasper. Accommodation must be booked directly by guests and is not included.

• Medicine Lake

  Pause beside a lake known for its changing water levels and mountain setting.

• Maligne Lake

  Discover the lakeshore and surrounding peaks, with time to appreciate one of Jasper’s signature landscapes.

• Maligne Lake Cruise toward Spirit Island — Optional Add-OnOptional Add-On

  Choose a scenic cruise with views of Spirit Island and the surrounding mountains. Tickets cost extra and are subject to seasonal operation and availability. Spirit Island views are part of the cruise experience, rather than the standard lakeshore stop.

• Maligne Canyon — Only If Reopened

  If officially reopened and safe to visit for your departure, explore the canyon’s dramatic limestone scenery. While closed, it is excluded and your guide will adjust the day’s sightseeing.

• Lunch in Jasper Town

  Enjoy a break to purchase lunch before travelling south.

• Athabasca Falls

  See the powerful Athabasca River rush through a narrow rocky gorge, with viewing paths and photo opportunities.

• Sunwapta Falls

  Pause at a striking waterfall surrounded by forest and mountain scenery.

• Return Along the Icefields Parkway

  Continue south to your prearranged final destination: Banff, Lake Louise, Canmore or Calgary.

Day four includes substantial driving, especially for a Calgary finish. Departure time, attraction reservations and sightseeing stops will be coordinated around your final destination. Discuss any same-day flight with us before booking it.