Build Your Dream Rockies Tour of Banff, Yoho and Icefields Parks

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About this activity

Discover three of the most breathtaking regions in the Canadian Rockies with fully customizable private tours designed around you:

Banff — Iconic alpine lakes, dramatic peaks, and stunning wildlife corridors

Yoho — Thundering waterfalls, emerald waters, and engineering marvels hidden in the mountains

Icefields — World's most scenic drives, stretching through glaciers, ancient icefields, and cascading falls

Spend a full day immersed in a single park, or mix and match highlights across all three regions for a completely custom itinerary. Whether you're chasing a sunrise, photographing, or discovering a hidden gem, your local guide will build the perfect route around your interests and pace.

Tell us what matters most — photography, family or couple friendly stops — and we'll design an experience that matches your preferences and fitness level. Enjoy flexible scheduling, spontaneous stops, and access to locations beyond Banff Transit routes.

Your perfect Rockies adventure starts here.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Written guide: Hindi, German, Pashto, Portuguese, Filipino, Croatian, Hungarian, Hakka Chinese, Ukrainian, Urdu, Malayalam, Marathi, Malay, Greek, English, Italian, Burmese, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Japanese, Persian, Romanian, Dutch, Norwegian, Xiang Chinese, Russian, Finnish, Chinese, Cantonese, Javanese, Bangla, French, Wu Chinese, Slovak, Serbian, Swedish, Korean, Kurdish, Tamil, mnp, Gujarati, Czech, Telugu, Punjabi, Thai, Polish, Hebrew, Danish, Turkish
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Operated by: View Rockies Charters

Ages: Adults (0–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Government fees: National Park Entrance Fee
Included: Bottled water

Not included

Not included: Meals
Not included: Admission fees: Any Attraction / Ride / Experience Admission Fee and Tickets (Excluded) approx.

Itinerary

Stop 1

one hour

Experience the breathtaking Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre in Jasper National Park. Enjoy panoramic mountain views, learn glacier history, dine at high altitude, and explore interactive exhibits showcasing this stunning natural wonder. Additional Cost Option to Ride the Icefields Explorer ATV and Skywalk Visit.
Stop 2

15 min

Visit the Big Bend and Panther Falls viewpoints in the Icefields Parkway for majestic views of the valley.
Peyto Lake

30 min

Witness iconic Peyto Lake's brilliant turquoise waters from Bow Summit viewpoint. Marvel at the wolf-head shaped glacial lake, capture world-famous photographs, hike the short paved trail, enjoy panoramic Icefields Parkway vistas, experience vibrant summer colors, and discover the Canadian Rockies' most photographed alpine treasure.
Emerald Lake

30 min

Discover stunning Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park. Turquoise waters surrounded by towering mountain peaks, scenic trails, canoes and kayaks, relax and capture breathtaking photos.
Takakkaw Falls

30 min

Witness majestic Takakkaw Falls, one of Canada's highest waterfalls in Yoho National Park. Feel the thundering spray from glacier-fed waters plunging 373 meters, photograph dramatic cascades, explore the Yoho Valley, enjoy accessible viewing platforms, and experience this awe-inspiring natural wonder.
Lake Louise

30 min

Take your time exploring this iconic lake walking along the shoreline trail, photographing the Victoria Glacier and Fairmont Chateau Hotel, and learning about the area's fascinating history.
Marble Canyon

30 min

Marble Canyon is a dramatic limestone gorge carved by rushing turquoise waters, reachable via a short, easy trail lined with footbridges. Towering rock walls, plunging waterfalls, and deep crevasses make this one of Kootenay National Park's most striking and photogenic short hikes.
Lake Minnewanka

20 min

Discover majestic Lake Minnewanka, Banff's largest lake. Picnic with mountain views, spot wildlife, and experience this stunning glacial lake's pristine beauty and fascinating history. Additional Cost Option to enjoy scenic boat cruises, explore the sunken village underwater,

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

End point

Drop off to all locations in Lake Louise
Drop off to all locations in Canmore
Drop off to all locations in Banff
Drop off to all locations in Calgary

Pickup points

Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection
Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn
Hampshire Inn
Super 8 by Wyndham Canmore
Hotel Canoe & Suites
Northwinds Hotel Canmore
Pocaterra Inn & Waterslide
Kootenay Park Lodge
Fire Mountain Lodge
Blackstone Mountain Lodge

and 61 more pickup points

Private door-to-door pickup available from any address in Canmore, Banff, or Calgary (including YYC Airport, hotels, and residences). Provide your pickup location and desired time when booking—your guide will be there on time, ready to go. Drop-off can be a different location than pickup.