Road Trip through the Canadian Rockies

Day 1 Calgary to Banff | 115 km/72 mi Leave the Stampede City of Calgary for the short drive to Banff, a resort town renowned for its scenic natural beauty and stunning wildlife.

Day 2 Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of four excursions. Option 1. Banff Gondola Maximize your views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion on a round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Option 2. Lake Minnewanka Cruise Admire views of the Canadian Rockies by boat as you cruise across the turquoise-hued Lake Minnewanka and over to Devil’s Gap. Option 3. River Explorer Canoe Tour Enjoy the serenity of the Bow River and marvel at the surroundings. A fun & interactive way with your guide to explore the waterways of Banff National Park. Perfect for families. No paddling experience necessary. Option 4. Bow River Horseback Adventure Saddle up for a journey through the celebrated landscape of Banff National Park on this guided horseback riding adventure.

Day 3 Banff to Lake Louise | 62 km/38 mi Today we suggest taking the scenic Bow Valley Parkway route which runs parallel to the Trans-Canada highway. Be sure to stop at Johnston Canyon and walk along the paved footpath to either the lower or upper waterfalls.

Day 4 Lake Louise to Jasper | Ice Explorer + Skywalk | 208 km/129 mi Today, travel through the spine of the Canadian Rockies along the amazing Icefields Parkway and encompass the ultimate glacier exploration. From walking on ancient ice with the Ice Explorer ride, to standing on a glass platform almost one thousand feet in the air at the Glacier Skywalk (included), today’s experiences will leave you with a special appreciation for this treasured region of the Rockies

Day 5 Jasper | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of three excursions. Option 1. Maligne Lake Cruise Cruise Maligne Lake, where you can marvel at the magnificent shoreline and Spirit Island. Option 2. Jasper River Float Enjoy a gentle rafting tour on the Athabasca River for a unique perspective of Jasper National Park. Option 3. Jasper Nature Walk A guided nature walk featuring a spectacular array of rolling hills, jagged peaks, forests, meadows, marshes, streams, and stunning glacial lakes.

Day 6 Jasper to Edmonton | 365 km/226 mi Leaving Jasper today and driving east, the landscape changes dramatically as you leave the Rockies and head into the open prairies. Watch in awe as the land relaxes into a gentle slope, transforming from jagged peaks and craggy cliffs into rolling ravines and river valleys. About 46 km from the town of Jasper you’ll have the opportunity to visit Miette Hot Springs, the hottest mineral springs in the Canadian Rockies. Featuring two outdoor bathing pools – one deep and the other shallow – and fed by hot sulphur spring waters, these pools are chlorinated and cooled to about 40 degrees Celsius for you to soak in and enjoy.

Approaching Edmonton, soaring skyline and lush parklands dominate the bluffs overlooking the winding North Saskatchewan River. Founded in 1795 as a Hudson's Bay Company post and later named Fort Edmonton, the settlement acquired capital status in 1905. It grew as a service center to the North during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-98, in the 1930s as an aviation centre for bush planes, and finally in the 1940s as a construction base for the Alaska Highway.

Day 1 Edmonton to Jasper | 365 km/226 mi Leaving Edmonton today, the landscape changes dramatically as you leave the open prairies and head into the Rockies. Watch in awe as the land stretches upwards to great heights, transforming from gently rolling ravines and river valleys to jagged peaks and craggy cliffs. About 46 km from the town of Jasper you’ll have the opportunity to visit Miette Hot Springs, the hottest mineral springs in the Canadian Rockies. Featuring two outdoor bathing pools – one deep and the other shallow – and fed by hot sulphur spring waters, these pools are chlorinated and cooled to about 40 degrees Celsius for you to soak in and enjoy. From here, make your way to the resort town of Jasper in the Canadian Rockies.

Day 2 Jasper | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of three excursions. Option 1. Maligne Lake Cruise Cruise Maligne Lake, where you can marvel at the magnificent shoreline and Spirit Island. Option 2. Jasper River Float Enjoy a gentle rafting tour on the Athabasca River for a unique perspective of Jasper National Park. Option 3. Jasper Nature Walk A guided nature walk featuring a spectacular array of rolling hills, jagged peaks, forests, meadows, marshes, streams, and stunning glacial lakes.

Day 3 Jasper to Lake Louise | Ice Explorer + Skywalk | 208 km/129 mi Today, travel through the spine of the Canadian Rockies along the amazing Icefields Parkway and encompass the ultimate glacier exploration. From walking on ancient ice with the Ice Explorer ride, to standing on a glass platform almost one thousand feet in the air at the Glacier Skywalk (included), today’s experiences will leave you with a special appreciation for this treasured region of the Rockies

Day 4 Lake Louise to Banff | 62 km/38 mi Today we suggest taking the scenic Bow Valley Parkway route which runs parallel to the Trans-Canada highway. Be sure to stop at Johnston Canyon and walk along the paved footpath to either the lower or upper waterfalls.

Day 5 Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of four excursions Option 1. Banff Gondola Maximize your views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion on a round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Option 2. Lake Minnewanka Cruise Admire views of the Canadian Rockies by boat as you cruise across the turquoise-hued Lake Minnewanka and over to Devil’s Gap. Option 3. River Explorer Canoe Tour Enjoy the serenity of the Bow River and marvel at the surroundings. A fun & interactive way with your guide to explore the waterways of Banff National Park. Perfect for families. No paddling experience necessary. Option 4. Bow River Horseback Adventure Saddle up for a journey through the celebrated landscape of Banff National Park on this guided horseback riding adventure.

Day 6 Banff to Calgary | 115 km/72 mi Today it’s time to say goodbye to the fresh mountain air and majestic sights of the Rockies. Drive to Calgary to drop off your rental car and begin your journey home.