4 days

Rockies Highlights: Banff, Lake Louise & Jasper

Start Location Calgary
End Location Calgary
Code
IUCR2
Starting From
$1,877 USD
Places Visited

Banff, Calgary, Jasper

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Tour Overview

Discover the heart of the Canadian Rockies on this unforgettable four-day journey. From Calgary’s vibrant downtown to the turquoise waters of Lake Louise, the towering peaks of Jasper, and the awe-inspiring Columbia Icefields, this tour blends natural wonders, cultural highlights, and luxury experiences. Ride gondolas and sky trams, cruise Maligne Lake to Spirit Island, and explore some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world.

Start Location Calgary
End Location Calgary

Top Highlights

  • Banff Gondola Experience – Panoramic views of six mountain ranges from 7,486 ft above sea level.
  • Lake Louise & Icefields Parkway – See turquoise lakes, Peyto Lake, and drive one of the world’s most scenic routes.
  • Columbia Icefield Adventure – Ride an Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
  • Jasper SkyTram & Maligne Lake Cruise – Stunning vistas and a serene boat ride to Spirit Island.
  • Wildlife & Waterfalls – Explore Medicine Lake, Sunwapta Falls, and prime wildlife viewing areas.

An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

The journey Begins

  • Day 1

    This morning you will be picked up in Calgary, to enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Downtown Core of Calgary and hear about the history, art, and culture that defines the city. You will see the Stampede Grounds, Stephen Ave, and the Downtown area. Enjoy a guided tour inside Studio bell, the Calgary Tower, 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 into 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 town is located within the Banff National Park. Once “Siding 29” on the Canadian Pacific Railway, the town was intended to be a tourist town from its inception. Upon arrival, there will be a tour of the town of Banff including a guided tour of the Buffalo Museum and the Cave and Basin, Tunnel Mountain, Hoodoos, Bow Falls, and the famous 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 to enjoy overlooking Banff in the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy free time this evening to explore on your own.

    Overnight: Banff


    Meals: Dinner

  • Day 2

    This morning the group will arrive at Lake Louise, which is best known for its turquoise glacier-fed lake ringed 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. See why this mountain road boasts a unique landscape rich in history and its natural beauty is so famous. Enjoy a picture stop at Peyto Lake before we arrive at the famous Columbia Icefields whose waters feed three oceans. A special treat awaits as we board the gigantic Ice Explorer vehicle and drive out onto the mile-thick Athabasca Glacier…truly a once in a lifetime experience. 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

    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 ride up 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. Enjoy the Maligne Lake Cruise, here a guide provides commentary on the area's geology, wildlife, and history as the boat travels through the turquoise waters to the famous small island, Spirit Island.Time will be enjoyed to walk lakeside and take some photographs. Return to the town of Jasper to explore on your own.

    Overnight: Jasper


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 4

    This morning enjoy breakfast before checking out. On our journey back to Calgary we will stop at Sunwapata Falls. ETA into Calgary will be 4:00pm.


    Meals: Breakfast

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$1,877 USD
$678 USD
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Price includes taxes (5% GST).

Applicable taxes vary depending on travel destination and are not included. Please ask your sales agent what extra taxes will be payable for your tour.

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What’s Included

  • Private coach transportation throughout
  • National Park fees
  • All listed sightseeing and attractions
  • Accommodations as listed (or similar)
  • Professional Tour Leader services
  • Meals as listed (with gratuities)
  • Local tax - GST

What’s Not Included

  • Activities and meals not listed
  • Personal expenses and optional activities
  • Travel insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tour Questions

Anderson Vacations specializes in Small Group Fully Escorted tours. If the tour is classified as a ‘Classic Tour’ up to 24 persons may join the tour although tours commonly travel with anywhere between 18 to 24 travellers. If the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction’ only up to 18 persons may join the tour and many 'Tours of Distinction' travel with 12 to 18 travellers.

After dreaming about travel to an exciting destination, arranging for time off work, booking your flights the last thing you need is for your trip to be cancelled. Anderson vacation's pre-Guaranteed tours take the uncertainty away from planning your travel and give you peace of mind to book our tours. Pre-Guaranteed Tours are group tours that we have already confirmed as certain to travel on the specified date. All 'Guaranteed Tours' will travel except in the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event that is beyond our control. They may already have the minimum number of people booked or else are tours that are known to be popular. Only select departures of tours are 'pre-Guaranteed'.

We pride ourselves on providing “a small shared group experience.” In the event that we have fewer than ten participants on a tour we will offer a “small-group surcharge” to ensure that the tour runs as scheduled. This fee, which is up to 15% of the “land” portion of the tour, will be offered to you as an option to continue with the trip. This fee will cover the costs associated with handling a smaller group.

Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+.

Some tours are mainly coach based and may not be physically demanding while others may require walking inclines or on rough surfaces to access interesting locations. Please check with us and your booking agent carefully and discuss your mobility restrictions before completing any tour booking to ensure this style of travel is right for you.

Yes, we do accommodate dietary restrictions (within reason) such as, food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, etc. There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices.

Booking & Flight Questions

Yes, we can assist you with airport transfers for you in most locations at a reasonable extra cost. Several tours have airport transfers already included. Please contact us for more details.

Yes, we can certainly assist with booking additional nights of hotel accommodation for you before and after your fully escorted tour. This is available upon request and subject to availability. Please inquire for further information and prices.

Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for baggage is 20 kilograms or about 40 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages but there may be places where you will be required to wheel in your bags for quicker access. Be sure to advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of a coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations guidelines.

There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo travellers can choose to pay a Single Supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share with a co-traveller of the same gender, we have a Twin Share option that is offered for most tours where you share a hotel room with another same gender traveller. In this case, you will not be charged for Single Supplement.

Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire or contact us regarding this option, as prices and availability vary from tour to tour.

Yes, you can! Anderson Vacations works with many private groups and helps to customize a tour to traveller’s needs. Please contact us for more details.

For convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals that are specified in the itinerary are included in the tour price. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 10-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Coach Driver (where appropriate) and Tour Director are entirely at your discretion. We recommend about CDN $5.00 per person, per day, for your Driver and CDN$7.00 per person, per day for your Tour Leader.
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An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

The journey Begins

  • Day 1

    This morning you will be picked up in Calgary, to enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Downtown Core of Calgary and hear about the history, art, and culture that defines the city. You will see the Stampede Grounds, Stephen Ave, and the Downtown area. Enjoy a guided tour inside Studio bell, the Calgary Tower, 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 into 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 town is located within the Banff National Park. Once “Siding 29” on the Canadian Pacific Railway, the town was intended to be a tourist town from its inception. Upon arrival, there will be a tour of the town of Banff including a guided tour of the Buffalo Museum and the Cave and Basin, Tunnel Mountain, Hoodoos, Bow Falls, and the famous 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 to enjoy overlooking Banff in the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy free time this evening to explore on your own.

    Overnight: Banff


    Meals: Dinner

  • Day 2

    This morning the group will arrive at Lake Louise, which is best known for its turquoise glacier-fed lake ringed 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. See why this mountain road boasts a unique landscape rich in history and its natural beauty is so famous. Enjoy a picture stop at Peyto Lake before we arrive at the famous Columbia Icefields whose waters feed three oceans. A special treat awaits as we board the gigantic Ice Explorer vehicle and drive out onto the mile-thick Athabasca Glacier…truly a once in a lifetime experience. 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

    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 ride up 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. Enjoy the Maligne Lake Cruise, here a guide provides commentary on the area's geology, wildlife, and history as the boat travels through the turquoise waters to the famous small island, Spirit Island.Time will be enjoyed to walk lakeside and take some photographs. Return to the town of Jasper to explore on your own.

    Overnight: Jasper


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 4

    This morning enjoy breakfast before checking out. On our journey back to Calgary we will stop at Sunwapata Falls. ETA into Calgary will be 4:00pm.


    Meals: Breakfast

Download Full Itinerary

Status Trip start Trip End price single supplement Book
AVAILABLE
Fri, 07 Aug 2026
Mon, 10 Aug 2026
$1,877 USD
$678 USD
We accept:
Visa Mastercard American Express

Price includes taxes (5% GST).

Applicable taxes vary depending on travel destination and are not included. Please ask your sales agent what extra taxes will be payable for your tour.

Star Icon

OUR KEY TO EARNING TRUST IS

Transparency

What’s Included

  • Private coach transportation throughout
  • National Park fees
  • All listed sightseeing and attractions
  • Accommodations as listed (or similar)
  • Professional Tour Leader services
  • Meals as listed (with gratuities)
  • Local tax - GST

What’s Not Included

  • Activities and meals not listed
  • Personal expenses and optional activities
  • Travel insurance
Download Itinerary

Get Full Itinerary with all includes and exclusions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tour Questions

Anderson Vacations specializes in Small Group Fully Escorted tours. If the tour is classified as a ‘Classic Tour’ up to 24 persons may join the tour although tours commonly travel with anywhere between 18 to 24 travellers. If the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction’ only up to 18 persons may join the tour and many 'Tours of Distinction' travel with 12 to 18 travellers.

After dreaming about travel to an exciting destination, arranging for time off work, booking your flights the last thing you need is for your trip to be cancelled. Anderson vacation's pre-Guaranteed tours take the uncertainty away from planning your travel and give you peace of mind to book our tours. Pre-Guaranteed Tours are group tours that we have already confirmed as certain to travel on the specified date. All 'Guaranteed Tours' will travel except in the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event that is beyond our control. They may already have the minimum number of people booked or else are tours that are known to be popular. Only select departures of tours are 'pre-Guaranteed'.

We pride ourselves on providing “a small shared group experience.” In the event that we have fewer than ten participants on a tour we will offer a “small-group surcharge” to ensure that the tour runs as scheduled. This fee, which is up to 15% of the “land” portion of the tour, will be offered to you as an option to continue with the trip. This fee will cover the costs associated with handling a smaller group.

Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+.

Some tours are mainly coach based and may not be physically demanding while others may require walking inclines or on rough surfaces to access interesting locations. Please check with us and your booking agent carefully and discuss your mobility restrictions before completing any tour booking to ensure this style of travel is right for you.

Yes, we do accommodate dietary restrictions (within reason) such as, food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, etc. There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices.

Booking & Flight Questions

Yes, we can assist you with airport transfers for you in most locations at a reasonable extra cost. Several tours have airport transfers already included. Please contact us for more details.

Yes, we can certainly assist with booking additional nights of hotel accommodation for you before and after your fully escorted tour. This is available upon request and subject to availability. Please inquire for further information and prices.

Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for baggage is 20 kilograms or about 40 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages but there may be places where you will be required to wheel in your bags for quicker access. Be sure to advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of a coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations guidelines.

There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo travellers can choose to pay a Single Supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share with a co-traveller of the same gender, we have a Twin Share option that is offered for most tours where you share a hotel room with another same gender traveller. In this case, you will not be charged for Single Supplement.

Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire or contact us regarding this option, as prices and availability vary from tour to tour.

Yes, you can! Anderson Vacations works with many private groups and helps to customize a tour to traveller’s needs. Please contact us for more details.

For convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals that are specified in the itinerary are included in the tour price. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 10-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Coach Driver (where appropriate) and Tour Director are entirely at your discretion. We recommend about CDN $5.00 per person, per day, for your Driver and CDN$7.00 per person, per day for your Tour Leader.
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