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Canadian Rockies & Vancouver · Canadian Rockies: Banff, Jasper & Vancouver

Banff, Lake Louise, the Icefields Parkway and Jasper

4.9174 reviews
8 Nights / 9 Days(8N/9D)
Canada, North America
moderate pace
Great for family, couples, friends

Destinations: Calgary → Banff → Lake Louise → Jasper → Kamloops → Vancouver

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Overview

About this Canadian Rockies & Vancouver trip

The Canadian Rockies have some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world, and this trip covers the essentials at a pace that leaves time to enjoy it. You base yourself in Banff for three nights to ride the gondola up Sulphur Mountain and see the glacier-fed blues of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Then you drive the Icefields Parkway, often called the most beautiful road in Canada, past Peyto Lake and the Athabasca Glacier to Jasper and Maligne Lake. The return west crosses British Columbia via Mount Robson and Kamloops to Vancouver, a city of mountains, ocean and Stanley Park, which also has a large Indian community.

Turquoise Moraine and Peyto lakes, the Banff Gondola, the Icefields Parkway to Jasper and a finale in Vancouver.

Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days
Stay: 3-star & 4-star hotels and mountain lodges
Transport: Private vehicle with driver-guide through the Rockies; Parks Canada shuttle to Moraine Lake
Best time: Mid-June to mid-September (Moraine Lake road and the Icefield Glacier Adventure are seasonal)
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why Choose This Canadian Rockies Tour?

Three nights in Banff, so the lakes are not rushed
Parks Canada shuttle seats pre-booked for Moraine Lake, which private cars cannot reach
Glacier Adventure on the Athabasca Glacier in an Ice Explorer
Private vehicle and driver-guide through the Rockies
Banff and Jasper park passes included
Easy vegetarian food; Vancouver and Calgary have many Indian restaurants

Trip highlights

Moraine Lake and Lake Louise
Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain
Icefields Parkway and Peyto Lake
Athabasca Glacier
Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island
Stanley Park and Capilano Suspension Bridge

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Canadian Rockies & Vancouver

9 days, planned end to end

D1
- Arrive at Calgary International Airport, meet your driver-guide
- Drive west into the Rockies (approx. 1.5 hrs)
- Evening stroll on Banff Avenue
- Overnight in Banff
D2
- Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain and the summit boardwalk
- Bow Falls and the Surprise Corner viewpoint
- Optional cruise on Lake Minnewanka
- Evening soak at the Banff Upper Hot Springs, overnight in Banff
D3
- Parks Canada shuttle to Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks
- Lakeshore walk at Lake Louise below the Victoria Glacier
- Optional canoe rental on Lake Louise
- Return to Banff, overnight in Banff
D4
- Drive the Icefields Parkway with stops at Bow Lake and Peyto Lake
- Glacier Adventure on the Athabasca Glacier in an Ice Explorer
- Skywalk glass platform over the Sunwapta Valley
- Athabasca Falls, then overnight in Jasper
D5
- Maligne Canyon walk across its footbridges
- Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island
- Watch for elk, bighorn sheep and bears along the road
- Overnight in Jasper
D6
- Drive west past Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies
- Stop at Mount Robson visitor centre for views
- Continue through the North Thompson valley to Kamloops
- Overnight in Kamloops
D7
- Drive to Vancouver via the Coquihalla Highway (approx. 4.5 hrs)
- Afternoon in Gastown and the steam clock
- Evening on the Canada Place waterfront
- Overnight in Vancouver
D8
- Stanley Park seawall and totem poles
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
- Granville Island market and False Creek
- Farewell dinner, overnight in Vancouver
D9
- Breakfast and free time for shopping on Robson Street
- Transfer to Vancouver International Airport
- Flight home to Hyderabad

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Read this before you book — no surprise add-ons later.

Included

Return economy flights Hyderabad–Calgary / Vancouver–Hyderabad (one stop)
8 nights in 3-star and 4-star hotels and mountain lodges with breakfast
Private vehicle with driver-guide from Calgary to Vancouver
Banff and Jasper national park passes
Banff Gondola and Banff Upper Hot Springs entry
Parks Canada shuttle to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise
Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure and Skywalk
Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park entry
Canada visa (TRV) documentation assistance and travel insurance

Not included

Canada visa fee and biometrics fee
Lunches and dinners not mentioned
Lake Minnewanka cruise and canoe rental
Tips for the driver-guide
Personal expenses
Anything not listed under inclusions

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

3-star & 4-star hotels and mountain lodges

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Private vehicle with driver-guide through the Rockies; Parks Canada shuttle to Moraine Lake

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Arrive Calgary, drive to Banff · Banff · Lake Louise & Moraine Lake · Icefields Parkway to Jasper · Jasper & Maligne Lake · Jasper to Kamloops · Kamloops to Vancouver · Vancouver · Depart Vancouver

Route

Route map

7 stops from start to finish

CalgaryStart
2BanffStop 2
3Lake LouiseStop 3
4Icefields ParkwayStop 4
5JasperStop 5
6KamloopsStop 6
VancouverFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

Mid-June to mid-September (Moraine Lake road and the Icefield Glacier Adventure are seasonal)

Things to carry

Warm layers and a waterproof jacket; mountain weather changes quickly
Gloves and a beanie for the Athabasca Glacier
Comfortable walking shoes with grip
Sunglasses and SPF 50 (glare off the glacier is strong)
Swimwear for the hot springs
Universal travel adapter (Type A/B plugs)
Binoculars for wildlife spotting

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a Canada visa?

Indian passport holders need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), applied online with biometrics at a VFS centre. Processing can take several weeks, so apply 3 months before travel. If you hold a valid US visa, check whether you qualify for an eTA instead.

Can we drive our own car to Moraine Lake?

No. Since 2023 Parks Canada has closed the Moraine Lake road to private vehicles. Access is by Parks Canada shuttle or licensed tour bus, and we pre-book your shuttle seats.

Will we see bears?

Often, especially in early summer on the Icefields Parkway and around Jasper, where grizzlies, black bears, elk and bighorn sheep are often seen from the road. Sightings can never be guaranteed.

Is this suitable for senior citizens?

Yes. Most viewpoints are a short walk from the car park, and the glacier visit uses a specially built vehicle. Peyto Lake has a 10-minute uphill walk, which is paved.

What are the flight options from India?

Air India flies Delhi–Vancouver nonstop, and other airlines connect via Europe or the Gulf. From Hyderabad expect one stop and a total journey of 20–24 hours.

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