Trip Overview
Jasper National Park, Icefield Park way, from Calgary or Banff 2-Days tour
Tourist Number:	666288
Duration:	2 days
Start City:	YYC/BAF
End City:	YYC/BAF
Airport Pickup:
Language:	English
Departure Day:

Highlights
Fascinating 2-day guided tour exploring Jasper National Parks of Canada! Extending over 11,000 square kilometres, it's the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies and part of UNESCO's Canadian Rocky Mountain

Itinerary
Day 1: Calgary- Bow Lake-Columbia Icefield-Jasper Trip: Bow Lake, Petyo Lake, Columbia Icefield, Athabasca Falls Say goodbye to Banff and begin another journey in [Jasper National Park]. Along the way you will see [Crowfoot Glacier]. Stop by [Bow Lake], the lake is a bright turquoise color which is due to the glacial runoff from Bow Glacier. Historical Simpson's [Num-Ti-Jah] is located on the shores of Bow Lake at the foot of [Mount Jimmy Simpson]. (Sightseeing; 30 mins) Joining Banff with Jasper National Park is one of the most scenic highways in the world. The famous [Icefields Parkway] has been voted one of the most scenic highways in the world by National Geographic magazine. Along the way, stop at [Peyto Lake] for its beautiful shape like a Maple.(Sightseeing; 20 mins) , (If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Waterflow Lake as an alternative attraction) Lunch time. Lunch not provided. Your may purchase [Meal Package] in advance or your tour guide will offer recommendations on tour. [Columbia Icefield] is the largest ancient icefield in the Canadian Rockies. A ride on the [Ice Explorer] (additional charges) to explore [Athabasca Glacier]. Discover a different perspective of the remarkable scenery as you peer into what seems like the heart of the planet through a glass-bottomed [Skywalk] (additional charges). The [Columbia Icefields Skywalk] arches out away from the building approximately 280 m above the valley floor, offering an amazing mountainous view of [Sunwapta Valley] on either side of the skywalk and directly beneath you. (2 activity Sightseeing: 150 mins) [Athabasca Falls] in Jasper National Park is not the highest or widest waterfall in the Canadian Rockies but it is the most powerful. (Sightseeing: 30 mins) Drive to [Town of Jasper], the simple folk style, vast space that makes us return to nature. [Jasper National Park] is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hotel Check-in - Enjoy and spend a wonderful night in Jasper. Meals Included: Breakfast: None / Lunch: None / Dinner: None Hotel: Lobstick Lodge/ Marmot Lodge/ Athabasca Hote or the same level hotel Day 2: Jasper National Park-Maligne Lake-Maligne Canyon-Calgary Trip: Medicine Lake, Maligne Lake, Spirit Island, Maligne Canyon Check out from Jasper hotel (Itinerary revisions including departure time and waiting areas may be made according to the situation to ensure a smooth and productive journey) [Medicine Lake] This intriguing lake is a place of mystery and Indian legend. Due to a unique underground drainage system, the water level of the lake varies from season to season … sometimes it disappears! Discover the world-famous [Spirit Island] only accessible by boat, on a cruise that has been running for over 60 years in Jasper. The [Maligne Lake Cruise] (additional charges) was once declared the “Best Boat Cruise in Canada” by 8 million Reader Digest subscribers. (Seasonal/Alternative attraction: Pyramid Lake, Patricia Lake ). Option to take [Maligne Lake Cruise (additional charges)] The boat drives approximate 22 km to the [Spirit Island] The island is a spiritual place for the Stoney Nakoda First Nation, who believe mountains are physical representations of their ancestors. (Sightseeing: 90 mins) Get ready to explore [Maligne Canyon], located 1.8 km past the Jasper exit. [Maligne Canyon] is the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park. Some areas of the canyon reach a depth of more than 50 m. (Sightseeing: 30 mins) Lunch time. Lunch not provided. Your may purchase [Meal Package] in advance or your tour guide will offer recommendations on tour. South of the Icefield Avenue, in addition to the beautiful scenery of the Rocky Mountains, the [Saskatchewan River Crossing] is an interesting place to stop for a short rest. This place was named [The Crossing] because back in the 19th century, travelers and fur traders would use this spot to cross the North Saskatchewan River on their way to the beautiful province of British Columbia. Meals Included: Breakfast: None / Lunch: None / Dinner: None

Itinerary

Day 1: Calgary- Bow Lake-Columbia Icefield-Jasper

Trip:

Say goodbye to Banff and begin another journey in [Jasper National Park]. Along the way you will see [Crowfoot Glacier]. Stop by [Bow Lake], the lake is a bright turquoise color which is due to the glacial runoff from Bow Glacier. Historical Simpson's [Num-Ti-Jah] is located on the shores of Bow Lake at the foot of [Mount Jimmy Simpson]. (Sightseeing; 30 mins)

Joining Banff with Jasper National Park is one of the most scenic highways in the world. The famous [Icefields Parkway] has been voted one of the most scenic highways in the world by National Geographic magazine.

Along the way, stop at [Peyto Lake] for its beautiful shape like a Maple.(Sightseeing; 20 mins) , (If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Waterflow Lake as an alternative attraction)

Lunch time. Lunch not provided. Your may purchase [Meal Package] in advance or your tour guide will offer recommendations on tour.

[Columbia Icefield] is the largest ancient icefield in the Canadian Rockies.

A ride on the [Ice Explorer] (additional charges) to explore [Athabasca Glacier]. Discover a different perspective of the remarkable scenery as you peer into what seems like the heart of the planet through a glass-bottomed [Skywalk] (additional charges). The [Columbia Icefields Skywalk] arches out away from the building approximately 280 m above the valley floor, offering an amazing mountainous view of [Sunwapta Valley] on either side of the skywalk and directly beneath you. (2 activity Sightseeing: 150 mins)

[Athabasca Falls] in Jasper National Park is not the highest or widest waterfall in the Canadian Rockies but it is the most powerful. (Sightseeing: 30 mins)

Drive to [Town of Jasper], the simple folk style, vast space that makes us return to nature. [Jasper National Park] is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Hotel Check-in - Enjoy and spend a wonderful night in Jasper.

Meals Included: Breakfast: None / Lunch: None / Dinner: None

Hotel: Lobstick Lodge/ Marmot Lodge/ Athabasca Hote or the same level hotel

Day 2: Jasper National Park-Maligne Lake-Maligne Canyon-Calgary

Trip:

Check out from Jasper hotel

(Itinerary revisions including departure time and waiting areas may be made according to the situation to ensure a smooth and productive journey)

[Medicine Lake] This intriguing lake is a place of mystery and Indian legend. Due to a unique underground drainage system, the water level of the lake varies from season to season … sometimes it disappears! Discover the world-famous [Spirit Island] only accessible by boat, on a cruise that has been running for over 60 years in Jasper. The [Maligne Lake Cruise] (additional charges) was once declared the “Best Boat Cruise in Canada” by 8 million Reader Digest subscribers. (Seasonal/*Alternative attraction: Pyramid Lake, Patricia Lake *). Option to take [Maligne Lake Cruise (additional charges)] The boat drives approximate 22 km to the [Spirit Island] The island is a spiritual place for the Stoney Nakoda First Nation, who believe mountains are physical representations of their ancestors. (Sightseeing: 90 mins)

Get ready to explore [Maligne Canyon], located 1.8 km past the Jasper exit. [Maligne Canyon] is the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park. Some areas of the canyon reach a depth of more than 50 m. (Sightseeing: 30 mins)

Lunch time. Lunch not provided. Your may purchase [Meal Package] in advance or your tour guide will offer recommendations on tour.

South of the Icefield Avenue, in addition to the beautiful scenery of the Rocky Mountains, the [Saskatchewan River Crossing] is an interesting place to stop for a short rest. This place was named [The Crossing] because back in the 19th century, travelers and fur traders would use this spot to cross the North Saskatchewan River on their way to the beautiful province of British Columbia.

Meals Included: Breakfast: None / Lunch: None / Dinner: None

Pricing

What's Included:

·Tour Bus; ·Bilingual professional tour leader, speaking Chinese and English; ·Insurance: Traffic accident insurance during the trip; ·Federal Service Tax-5%GST;

How to Book

Before You Book

- Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days. - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice. - Please refer to our Customer Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation. - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

Booking Process:

1. Place Order	Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order.
2. Place Order	Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order.

After You Book:

- Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email. - Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us. - An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required. - Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.