5-Day Banff Small Group Tour

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$2,069.00 USD

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Season Regular June July - August

Room Type Twin Room / Person Single Supplement / Person

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Rocky Mountains Banff 5-Day Private Tour

Private Small Group • Calgary Arrival/Departure with Free Airport Transfer

Private Small Group
Flexibility and personalized service with in-depth experiences. Guaranteed 3-diamond hotel accommodation throughout.

Multilingual Chauffeur
Professional multilingual driver services for seamless communication and a more relaxed journey.

Three Major National Parks
In-depth exploration of Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks, featuring glaciers, lakes, canyons, and other natural wonders.

Lake Minnewanka & Banff Gondola
Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Minnewanka and take the Banff Gondola for a 360-degree panoramic view of the majestic peaks.

Fairmont Castle Hotels
Visit the iconic Banff Springs Hotel and Lake Louise Castle Hotel, experiencing the luxury and legend of century-old history.

Glacier Adventure & Sky Walk
Ride an ice explorer onto the Columbia Icefield; walk on a 10,000-year-old glacier; step onto the glass-bottom Sky Walk for breathtaking views.

Rocky Mountains Banff 5-Day Tour Pricing

Tour Pricing Information

Rocky Mountains Banff 5-Day Private Tour

Daily Departures • Minimum 2 travelers required

Regular Season

Adult & Child Price

CAD 2,069 / person

Single Supplement

CAD 900 / person

Applicable outside of peak seasons

Peak Season: June

Adult & Child Price

CAD 2,369 / person

Single Supplement

CAD 1,200 / person

June 1 - June 30

Peak Season: July-August

Adult & Child Price

CAD 2,259 / person

Single Supplement

CAD 1,000 / person

July 1 - August 31

Rocky Mountains Banff 5-Day Tour Route Map

Rocky Mountains Banff 5-Day Tour Route

Explore the stunning landscapes of Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks

Map Legend

Start/End Point

Main Attractions

Scenic Stops

Accommodations

Tour Locations

Calgary (Start/End)
Johnston Canyon
Lake Minnewanka
Banff Town
Sulphur Mountain
Bow Lake
Peyto Lake
Columbia Icefield
Maligne Canyon
Maligne Lake
Lake Louise
Moraine Lake
Yoho National Park
Emerald Lake
Natural Bridge

Rocky Mountains Banff 5-Day Itinerary

5-Day Itinerary

Rocky Mountains Banff Private Tour

01 Arrive in Calgary

Arrival in Calgary

Today you will arrive in Calgary. If you require airport transfer service, please provide your flight information in advance. Free time for the rest of the day to explore at your leisure.

Airport Transfer

Our professional Multilingual driver will meet you at the airport with a sign bearing your name. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel in a private vehicle.

Today's Highlights

Arrival in Calgary, Alberta
Multilingual airport pickup service
Comfortable transfer to hotel
Free time to explore Calgary
Overnight in Calgary

Accommodation

Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown or similar class hotel.

02 Johnston Canyon & Banff

Johnston Canyon

08:00-09:00 Pick up from Calgary downtown hotel. Visit Johnston Canyon, a popular hiking route with stunning canyon and waterfall views. Note: The Upper Falls may be difficult to access due to snow before early May.

Lakes and Banff Town

See Two Jack Lake (drive-by), visit Minnewanka Lake (the largest lake in Banff National Park), explore Banff Town, ride the Sulphur Mountain Gondola (optional), visit the Cascade Gardens, and see Surprise Corner for views of Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.

Today's Highlights

Johnston Canyon hiking
Two Jack Lake (drive-by)
Minnewanka Lake visit
Banff Town exploration
Sulphur Mountain Gondola (optional)

Accommodation

Elk + Avenue Hotel / Irwin's Mountain Inn / Caribou Lodge / Charltons Banff / Bow View Lodge or similar in Banff/Canmore area.

Travel Tips

Johnston Canyon's Upper Falls may have snow until early May. Minnewanka Lake boat cruise typically opens around May 12. Banff National Park is Canada's first national park, known for its wildlife sightings.

03 Icefields Parkway & Columbia Icefield

Icefields Parkway

09:00-09:30 Pick up from Banff/Canmore hotel. Travel along the Icefields Parkway, considered one of the world's most beautiful highways, with views of glaciers, lakes, and mountains.

Lakes and Glaciers

See Crowfoot Glacier (drive-by), visit Bow Lake (the most popular lake on the Icefields Parkway, with mirror-like waters reflecting mountains), Peyto Lake (famous for its unique blue-green color from glacial minerals), and Columbia Icefield (the largest icefield in the Rocky Mountains).

Columbia Icefield Adventure

Optional Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier (special vehicles designed for glacial terrain) and Glacier Sky Walk (glass-bottom walkway with views of the glacier and canyon).

Today's Highlights

Icefields Parkway scenic drive
Bow Lake visit
Peyto Lake viewing
Columbia Icefield experience
Jasper National Park exploration

Optional Activities

Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier
Glacier Sky Walk

Accommodation

Tonquin Inn / Lobstick Lodge / Athabasca Hotel or similar in Jasper/Hinton area.

Travel Tips

Glacier Explorer and Sky Walk typically open around May 6 (check official website for exact dates). Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, known for its natural scenery and wildlife. The Columbia Icefield is the largest icefield in the Rocky Mountains, source of several glaciers.

04 Maligne Canyon & Lake Louise

Maligne Valley

09:00-09:30 Pick up from Jasper/Hinton hotel. Visit Maligne Canyon (a deep limestone canyon with fossils and dramatic views) and Maligne Lake (the largest natural lake in the Rockies with many glacial remnants).

Maligne Lake Cruise

Optional boat cruise on Maligne Lake to view glacial formations and visit Spirit Island for picturesque scenery. Alternatively, you can go canoeing or hiking around the lake.

Lake Louise

Visit Lake Louise, known as the "Jewel of the Rockies" and one of Canada's most famous glacial lakes. See the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, a historic luxury hotel known as the "Diamond in the Wilderness."

Today's Highlights

Maligne Canyon exploration
Maligne Lake visit
Spirit Island views
Lake Louise experience
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Optional Activities

Maligne Lake boat cruise

Accommodation

Elk + Avenue Hotel / Irwin's Mountain Inn / Caribou Lodge / Charltons Banff / Bow View Lodge or similar in Banff/Canmore area.

Travel Tips

Maligne Lake boat cruise typically opens around June 2 (check official website for exact dates). Maligne Lake is the largest natural lake in the Rockies with many glacial remnants. The boat cruise takes visitors to see glacial formations and Spirit Island. Maligne Canyon is a deep limestone canyon formed by water erosion, containing marine fossils.

05 Yoho National Park & Departure

Castle Mountain & Moraine Lake

08:30-09:00 Pick up from Banff/Canmore hotel. Visit Castle Mountain, one of the most popular photography spots in Banff National Park, especially at sunrise/sunset. Then see Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, with its stunning blue waters against mountain backdrop (if open, typically June-October).

Yoho National Park

Visit Yoho National Park (name means "awe and wonder"), known for its unique geological formations and fossil sites. See the Spiral Tunnels (an engineering solution for railway grade differences), Emerald Lake (with jade-green waters surrounded by mountains), and Natural Bridge (a rock formation shaped like a bridge showing erosion processes).

Return to Calgary

The tour concludes with return to Calgary around 18:00-19:00. We'll provide transfers to the airport or downtown. For domestic flights, we recommend booking after 21:00; for international flights, after 22:00. If you need a separate airport transfer the next day, we can arrange private car service for an additional CAD $80/car (book in advance).

Today's Highlights

Castle Mountain photography
Moraine Lake visit (if open)
Yoho National Park exploration
Spiral Tunnels viewpoint
Emerald Lake visit
Natural Bridge viewing
Return to Calgary

Optional Activities

Moraine Lake shuttle (if open)

Travel Tips

Moraine Lake is typically open from early June to mid-October (check official website). If closed, we'll visit Vermillion Lakes instead. Yoho National Park is known for its unique geological features and fossil sites. The Spiral Tunnels were built by the railway to address elevation differences. The itinerary and timing are subject to change based on weather, traffic, and other conditions at the driver's discretion.

Banff 5-Day Tour - Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included & Not Included

What's Included

Vehicle: 5 days of tour vehicle service, including fuel, tolls, parking fees, and empty return fees during the itinerary
Driver: Services of 1 Chinese-speaking driver (10 hours daily service, normally 08:00-18:00), including all driver service fees, tips, meal allowances, and accommodation subsidies
Accommodation: 4 nights of hotel accommodation (Ctrip-rated 3-diamond hotels)
Taxes: 5% GST (Federal Goods and Services Tax)
Luggage: One piece of luggage per person (up to 24 inches). Additional luggage requires confirmation and may incur extra fees

What's Not Included

Overtime fees: Additional charges of CAD $25 per person per hour for extended service due to client delays, payable directly to the driver
Meals: All meals are at personal expense (driver can make recommendations)
Personal expenses: Laundry, phone calls, beverages, shopping, pay TV, and any other personal expenses not mentioned in the inclusions
Single room supplement
Travel insurance of any kind
Optional activities and experiences not included in the package

Important Notes

Participants who fail to show up on the departure day will be considered to have voluntarily abandoned the tour, and no refund will be issued for paid fees.
Additional hotel bookings or services are subject to hotel policies regarding refund eligibility.
If clients withdraw from or cannot participate in any part of the itinerary due to personal reasons (lack of travel documents, lateness, illness, accidents, etc.), no refund will be provided, and no alternative services will be offered as compensation.
In case of force majeure circumstances such as weather conditions, wars, strikes, etc., that prevent the completion of the itinerary, we will strive to ensure the safety of clients and their property. We reserve the right to cancel or adjust part or all of the itinerary and will not bear any direct or indirect responsibility arising from such force majeure events. No refund will be provided for paid fees.

Optional Activities & Prices

Details of each activity, opening dates, and prices in CAD per person.

Sulphur Mountain Gondola (Mandatory)

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Columbia Icefield Snowcoach + Skywalk

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Moraine Lake Shuttle

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Lake Minnewanka Cruise (1 hr)

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Maligne Lake Cruise (1.5 hrs)

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Spray River Horseback Riding (1 hr)

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Remarks: The above optional activities and attractions’ opening dates are for reference only. Please check the official website for the latest updates. If the attraction is not open at the time of visit, the driver will extend the stay at other scenic spots.

Banff 5-Day Tour - Cancellation Policy & Important Notes

Cancellation Policy & Important Notes

Cancellation Policy

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Cancellation Time	Refund Amount
31 days or more before departure	100% refund of order amount
14 to 30 days before departure (inclusive)	70% refund of order amount
7 to 14 days before departure (exclusive)	50% refund of order amount
Within 7 days of departure (inclusive)	No refund

No refunds or changes are permitted on the day of the tour due to lateness or other reasons. Changing to a different date for the same itinerary is considered a cancellation.
If an order can still be confirmed (e.g., paid and pending processing), the above refund standards will apply.
The above terms apply to regular tours. For special tours with specific terms, please refer to the special terms.
Note: If the business loss fee calculated according to the above ratio is insufficient to compensate for the company's actual losses, the customer shall compensate according to the actual losses, but the maximum amount shall not exceed the total order cost.

Travel Tips

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In the Rocky Mountains, there is a significant temperature difference between day and night. Summer daytime temperatures average 25°C, while nights average 15-18°C. Please pack appropriate clothing.
The Rocky Mountains have strong summer sunlight and UV radiation. Please bring sun protection products. The area has a dry climate, so moisturizer is also essential.
Wildlife encounters are common in the Rocky Mountains. Feeding animals is prohibited. If encountering large animals, do not exit the vehicle to observe them.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in all hotel rooms throughout the tour. Violators will be subject to a fine of CAD $300 or more.
Many hotels in the Rocky Mountains are 3-4 story wooden structures, and some do not have elevators. We strongly advise against smoking in national parks! If you must smoke, please do so in designated areas and do not litter cigarette butts.
For environmental reasons, hotels in the Rocky Mountains do not provide toothpaste, toothbrushes, slippers, or combs. They only provide shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, and soap. Following North American customs, most hotel rooms do not have electric kettles. If you need hot water, please ask the front desk for assistance. In the absence of a kettle, you can use the coffee machine to heat water properly.
Scenic areas do not provide hot (boiled) drinking water. If needed, please prepare it yourself before leaving the hotel.
Canada uses 110V voltage with three-prong plugs: one round pin on top and two parallel flat pins below.
We strongly recommend purchasing travel medical insurance (including trip cancellation insurance) before joining the tour to ensure your health safety and personal interests.

Booking Information

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This product is for destination join-in tours. Please have a valid travel visa ready. Depending on your passport type, please confirm and apply for an eTA in advance. For details, visit: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp
Please provide accurate and complete information (name, gender, contact details, adult or child, etc.) when booking to avoid errors that may affect your trip. You will be responsible for any delays or losses caused by missing information.
If you have not received confirmation 7 days before departure, please contact our staff promptly.
To ensure a more complete and enjoyable experience, we strongly recommend booking activity tickets and other services when making your reservation. No additional bookings are provided within 7 days of departure or during the tour.
This product is for destination group tours with other individual travelers. While maintaining the promised service content and standards, you will be grouped with other guests for a unified itinerary. The sequence of the itinerary may be adjusted based on the departure date.
Hotel ratings: North American hotels do not have an official star rating system. The hotels included in the itinerary are all local brand hotels.
Standard double rooms in North American hotels are equipped with either one large bed or two beds. If you have specific bed type requirements, please inform us when booking, and we will try our best to accommodate.
Please understand that components of the product, such as tour vehicles, hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions, and language culture, may have different standards depending on the region and country. (Language may be bilingual, such as Mandarin or English)
Various transportation vehicles, hotels, restaurants, and attractions have different regulations regarding tourist safety and rights. In case of accidental injury or other losses, resolution will be based on the regulations of each operating institution, and our company bears no responsibility.
In special circumstances, such as severe weather or traffic accidents, we reserve the right to modify or cancel the itinerary.
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your personal interests.
Flight cancellations, delays, weather conditions, and other travel safety issues are governed by specific regulations and are directly between the passenger and the relevant service provider. Our company bears no responsibility in these matters.

Important Notes

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If your itinerary includes airport transfer services, please provide accurate flight information and arrive at the designated pickup location on time. If incorrect information causes transfer errors, the travel agency reserves the right to provide a second service at an additional charge (according to paid private car transfer rates) or coordinate the next available free transfer with available seats. Please note that each order includes only one airport transfer service!
Depending on different hotel requirements, you may be asked to provide a credit card as a deposit during your stay to cover incidental expenses (e.g., phone, laundry, dining).
Before your trip, if you need assistance, please feel free to contact our Chinese customer service.
All activity tickets and meals must be booked in advance. No additional bookings are provided during the tour. Thank you for your understanding.
During the tour, please arrive at the meeting point at the time agreed with the guide. Do not be late to avoid delaying other tourists. If lateness causes you to miss the tour, please proceed to the next meeting point on your own, and you will be responsible for any consequences. Thank you for your understanding.
During the tour, you may stay at different hotels. If transfers between different hotels are involved, the driver will make reasonable arrangements based on the actual situation of the group. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
During the tour, you may have different vehicles and guides serving you. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
If you need to leave the group during the itinerary, please sign the "Group Departure Confirmation Form."
Travelers under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older).
Complimentary items in the itinerary are non-refundable if they cannot be provided due to force majeure factors such as transportation or weather conditions, or if you cannot participate due to personal reasons. Thank you for your understanding.
If you have special requirements (e.g., bed type, vegetarian meals, baby chairs, etc.), please inform us at least 7 days before departure. We will try our best to accommodate but cannot guarantee fulfillment.

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Mind-Blowing Rockies Blitz! Saw Glaciers, Bears & Emerald Lakes in 5 Days!

This tour packs EVERYTHING! We hit Banff’s unreal Lake Louise at sunrise, cruised Maligne Lake in Jasper (saw a moose!), and Yoho’s Emerald Lake left us speechless. Our guide knew secret photo spots and timed everything perfectly—we skipped crowds at Lake Moraine! The Glacier Skywalk and Ice Explorer ride were epic. If you’re short on time but want maximum Rockies wow-factor, BOOK THIS NOW.