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Spectacular Rockies and Glaciers of Alberta

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8 days

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Tour Type
Group
Max Group Size
48
Age Requirement
5 - 99 yrs
Operated In
English
Physical Rating
EasyLight physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Ends

Banff National Park, Canada

Calgary, Canada

Highlights

Icefields Parkway: Journey one of the world’s most scenic mountain roads, where each curve reveals glacier-fed lakes, ancient icefields and soaring peaks. Witness the Columbia Icefield, a rare hydrological apex feeding three oceans, and travel through landscapes sculpted by time and ice.

Maligne Lake: Relax on board a narrated cruise on the serene waters of Maligne Lake. Glide past jagged mountain peaks to Spirit Island, a world-famous destination accessible only by boat.

Maligne Canyon: Join your Travel Director as you walk on the trails of Maligne Canyon, one of the most stunning gorges in the Canadian Rockies and the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park.

Athabasca Glacier: With the opportunity to get up close to nature's breathtaking power, Athabasca Falls is an experience not to be missed. Here, the Athabasca River crashes through a narrow gorge with immense force, its thundering waters and dramatic drop offering incredible photo opportunities to capture the raw beauty of the Canadian Rockies.

Banff: Visit Yoho National Park to see the Lower Spiral Tunnels—an early 20th-century engineering solution to a dangerously steep railway grade. Then view Takakkaw Falls, plunging 373 m (1,224 ft) in one of Canada’s highest cascades. The name, from Cree, means “it is magnificent”—an apt description for this thundering spectacle set amid glacier-fed peaks.

Itinerary

Breathe in the crisp mountain air as you traverse the awe-inspiring Canadian Rockies on the "Spectacular Rockies and Glaciers of Alberta" tour package—an adventure crafted for families, seniors, and experienced explorers alike. Starting in Banff National Park and winding through Kananaskis Country, Jasper, and Calgary, this eight-day guided journey showcases Alberta’s wild grandeur and warm hospitality.

From the turquoise lakes of Banff to the massive Columbia Icefield and the pristine beauty of Jasper National Park, every day brings new vistas and unforgettable moments. Enjoy guided glacier walks, wildlife spotting, and scenic explorations, all while relaxing in comfortable accommodations with seamless transport and meals included.

The true draw of this group tour lies in its balance of structured activities and free time, ensuring travelers of all ages can enjoy the Rockies at their own pace. Whether you’re marveling at ancient glaciers or connecting with loved ones amidst Canada’s most breathtaking landscapes, this trip offers a perfect blend of adventure, comfort, and natural wonder.

Day 1Welcome to Kananaskis
Day 2Journey to Jasper
Day 3Exploring Jasper
Day 4Glacier Adventure Relaxed Start
Day 5Lakes, Mountains and Glaciers Relaxed Start
Day 6A Trip to Lake Louise
Day 7Exploring Banff Relaxed Start
Day 8Farewell Canada
Spectacular Rockies and Glaciers of Alberta

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Accommodation
Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection HotelForest Park, Jasper National Park HotelGlacier View Lodge, Jasper National Park HotelFairmont Banff Springs, Banff National Park HotelBanff: Learn about the history, highlights and stories that took place around the Fairmont Banff Springs hotel.Kananaskis: Enjoy a flavourful dinner at the Kananaskis Mountain Lodge.Banff: Celebrate your travels with your newfound friends at the historic and regal Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.Banff: Discover the history and culture of the Rocky Mountains of Canada at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. Venture out on to the amazing Glacier Skywalk where you will be treated to an after-hours visit onto the cliff-edged glass floored walkway or learn about the history of the Fairmont Banff Springs, highlights and stories that took place around and at the hotel.Banff: Learn about the history, highlights and stories that took place around the Fairmont Banff Springs hotel.Icefields Parkway: Enjoy an evening reception at the Glacier View Lodge. After dinner, step out onto the viewing deck and marvel at the evening sky, relax with a drink in the library or hang out inside the Moraine Lounge with games and live entertainment.
Meals
Dinner (x3)Breakfast (x7)LunchIcefields Parkway: At Altitude Restaurant, dine on locally sourced, fresh ingredients while overlooking the Columbia Icefield, one of the world’s largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic. As you sip on your drink, enjoy one of the most spectacular dinner views you'll ever see. Framed by six mountain ranges, this high-altitude setting offers a rare view of ancient glaciers, where ice up to 365 m (1, 197 ft) thick continues to shape the dramatic Rocky Mountain landscape.
Transport
Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
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Banff: Discover the history and culture of the Rocky Mountains of Canada at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. With the mission of cultivating the exchange of knowledge, the museum engages you with the evolving history, peoples, cultures, environment and ideas of mountain cultures. Museum founders Peter Whyte and Catharine Robb Whyte were local artists and philanthropists who wanted to create a place where people could gather and appreciate the culture and beauty of the area.Banff: Discover the history and culture of the Rocky Mountains of Canada at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. With the mission of cultivating the exchange of knowledge, the museum engages you with the evolving history, peoples, cultures, environment and ideas of mountain cultures. Museum founders Peter Whyte and Catharine Robb Whyte were local artists and philanthropists who wanted to create a place where people could gather and appreciate the culture and beauty of the area.Icefields Parkway: Enjoy an after-hours visit to the amazing Glacier Skywalk. Step onto the cliff-edged, glass-floored walkway rising 918 ft (280 meters) above the Sunwapta Valley offering sweeping views of the valley and Columbia Icefield.Icefields Parkway: Take a seat in a specially designed Ice Explorer for a visit onto the Athabasca Glacier before other travellers arrive. Follow your Local Expert as you stroll on its icy surface and experience the enormous glaciers up close.Banff: Walk through boreal forest with an Indigenous Local Expert and learn how local plants have been used for healing, food and survival for millennia. Hear stories of traditional ecological knowledge and discover how wildlife, like bears, were connected to plant medicine. Take part in a tobacco smudging ceremony, a sacred ritual of purification and respect. As the fragrant smoke curls through the air, learn how tobacco is offered to the land and ancestors as a sign of gratitude. Your experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 5 & 11: Gender Equality & Sustainable Cities and Communities.Visit Banff National Park • Lake Louise • Jasper National Park • Moraine Lake • Icefields Parkway scenic drive • Maligne Lake • Sunwapta Falls • Athabasca Falls • Maligne Canyon.

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AnonymousOn Sep 3, 2025

This was a very enjoyable, scenic trip. The views are spectacular! Enjoyed all the dinners and lunches we received. The motor coach bus transportation everyday was very enjoyable. The only problem was the early morning departure schedules was a little nerve racking getting everything packed to move onto the next hotel accommodations. The hotels we stayed at were very comfortable and accommodating. I really have to say Canada has very friendly and helpful people. The views are out of this world! So glad I got to visit this beautiful country! Last but not least, our tour guide *personal info removed by Feefo* and bus driver*personal info removed by Feefo* were terrific. They both were so helpful and pleasantly friendly, funny and accommodating to our needs. Would definitely recommend Insight Tours to friends and family! Keep up the good work!!!

Joneen B.On Aug 30, 2025

We were able to see the beauty of the Canadian Rockies along with the historic aspects of this area. The pace of the tour was comfortable and learning about the indigenous peoples from actual persons of the First Nation. The river rafting was SO much fun and being able to walk on a glacier is a once in a lifetime experience. Also, on this particular tour, we were fortunate enough to view so many different kinds of wildlife safely from the coach.

AnonymousOn Aug 30, 2025

was an amazing tour director. The views of the lakes and glaciers were beautiful. There was a good balance of scheduled activity and free time. We really liked the ability to visit and walk on a glacier.

AnonymousOn Aug 30, 2025

Insight planning was spot on! We had a great tour director and bus driver that took us to beautiful places safely. Our tour director was very knowledgeable and friendly. Loved the tour.

AnonymousOn Aug 30, 2025

Great overview of the area

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