2 Day Tour from Calgary to Yoho National Park, Lake Louise, and Columbia Icefield

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Day 1 Calgary/Banff → Banff National Park → Lake Louise → Moraine Lake/Marble Canyon → Yoho National Park → Banff

• Attractions

  Banff National Park

  Lake Louise

  Moraine Lake

  Yoho National Park

  Natural Bridge

  Marble Canyon
• Accommodation

  Elk + Avenue Hotel / Irwin's Mountain Inn / Red Carpet Inn / similar / / Elk + Avenue Hotel; Irwin's Mountain Inn; Red Carpet Inn; The Rundlestone Lodge; Banff Caribour Lodge / other Banff hotel or similar

• Description

  Today we'll explore Banff National Park in depth! We'll pass by the Victoria Glacier and head to Lake Louise, known as the "Sapphire of the Rockies," to experience its tranquility and beauty. During the summer when Moraine Lake is open, we'll visit the glacial lake at an altitude of 1885 meters, witnessing this Tiffany blue hidden among the mountains. Afterwards, we'll visit Yoho National Park, taking photos of the "natural bridge" sculpted by erosion. Our final stop is Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park. As its name suggests, Emerald Lake displays varying shades of green under different lighting, its beauty undeniable.
  
  Summer itinerary during Moraine Lake's opening:
  Calgary/Banff → Banff National Park → Castle Mountain (passing by) → Lake Louise (60 mins) → Moraine Lake (60 mins) → Lake Louise Village (45 mins, including optional lunch time) → Yoho National Park → Spiral Tunnel (passing by) → Emerald Lake (20 mins) → Natural Bridge (15 mins) → Banff
  
  Summer itinerary during Moraine Lake's closing:
  Calgary/Banff → Banff National Park → Castle Mountain (passing by) → Lake Louise (60 mins) → Lake Louise Village (45 mins, including optional lunch time) → Yoho National Park → Spiral Tunnel (passing by) → Emerald Lake (20 mins) → Natural Bridge (15 mins) → Kootenay National Park → Marble Canyon (60 mins) → Banff
  
  Note:
  1. Moraine Lake is expected to be open from 06/01/2026-10/13/2026. Please refer to the official announcement of Banff National Park for the actual opening hours. The itinerary on the day of the tour will be arranged by the tour guide.
  
  On the day of the tour, you may add the Banff Night Tour (Price: USD$70.00 / CAD$85.00 per person). Catch the iconic “Golden Mountain” glow and picture-perfect lake reflections at sunset with gorgeous layered light and shadow, and keep an eye out for wild elk, bighorn sheep and even bears along the way for unforgettable natural surprises.
  
  Banff National Park
  Banff National Park is famously known for its colored lakes, majestic mountains, and endless outdoor adventures that it has to offer! It is also Canada’s very first national park and the world’s third! It has a rich heritage and is one of the world’s most awe-inspiring mountain destinations to discover! Make sure to even take a special look at its easy access and close proximity that it has to the vast unspoiled wilderness of the Canadian Rockies. The park itself spans 6,641 square kilometers (2,564 square miles) of pure mountainous terrain. It is greatly packed with spectacular scenic valleys, peaks, glaciers, forests, meadows, and rivers. Take a look at what makes Banff National Park so unique!
  
  Lake Louise
  Lake Louise, located on the south side of Highway 1, is a famous attraction in Banff National Park. With Mount Victoria as its barrier and surrounded by dense forests, the mountains and waters are interdependent, forming a perfect landscape photo. Lake Louise is like a pearl, otherworldly and otherworldly, so it is known as the "Sapphire in the Rocky Mountains" and has become a lake favored by photographers.
  
  Moraine Lake
  Moraine Lake is a glacial lake in Banff National Park in Canada. It is located in the famous Valley of the Ten Peaks. The bottom of the lake is filled with mineral-rich gravel. Over the years, the sedimentation has formed ever-changing blue water. It is recognized as the most photographed lake in the world. The lake surface is sapphire blue and crystal clear, like a shining pearl.
  
  Yoho National Park
  Yoho National Park lies on the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Vertical rock walls, waterfalls and high peaks draw visitors from all around the world to this unique national park! Yoho offers exceptional hiking and sightseeing for everyone to enjoy! The park even offers a unique glimpse of Canada’s natural wonders and an insight of this alpine majesty!
  
  Natural Bridge
  This natural bridge was formed after millions of years of erosion by the Kikinhaus River (also known as the Leaping Horse River). Initially, the river water washed out cracks in the solid rocks, causing the rushing river water to continuously break through the cracks in the rocks, and then gradually hollowed out the huge rocks from the bottom upwards, eventually making a huge rock blocking the river channel washed away into a "natural bridge" shaped like a bridge.
  
  Marble Canyon
  Marble Canyon is a popular hike in Kootenay National Park near Lake Louise, Alberta. The hike is an easy 1 mile (1.6 km) out and back trail suitable for all skill levels with fencing along most areas. The trail follows Tokumm Creek which created Marble Canyon by cutting and carving it’s way through the rock. Turquoise, glacial waters, and startling canyon walls grow ever more impressive along this short trail. Multiple bridges span the narrow gorge, crossing several times for spine-tingling views of the river below! Watch for fuchsia fireweed and mountain bluebirds in a landscape shaped by fire, erosion, and mountain building.
  
  Due to the limited hotel resources in the Banff area, it is not possible to specify the room type. The hotel will randomly arrange a king-size bed room or a twin bed room based on the room availability on that day. Thank you for your understanding!