Overview
This private guided Banff and Jasper National Park tour may be just what you need. Escape the crowds and witness nature's breathtaking spring, summer fall and winter transformation. The itineraries for this tour are based on the cultural heritage and history of Banff and Jasper National Park .
An essential part of this tour is taking short and easy walks away from crowds. Travelers with all abilities can manage these walks.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
All fees and/or taxes
Private Guide
Small private group maximum 2-3 travelers
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Bow Lake
2 hours
Bow Lake sits at an elevation of 1920 meters and spends most of the year locked away in ice. The lake acts as the source of the Bow River that flows through Banff, Canmore, and Calgary.
At this location, we will go for a lovely hike that traverses the shores of Bow Lake, travels through an interesting gorge, and then ascends an outwash plain to the base of stunning Bow Falls tumbling down a rugged cliff.
Don't forget to bring with your lunch for an amazing picnic at an elevation above 7,000 feet.
Hiking Difficulty Level: easy-moderate -
Peyto Lake
2 hours
Before named Peyto the lake was known as Doghead Lake—exactly what it resembles from any high point near its south end looking north. It was renamed for guide/outfitter, Bill Peyto, who would later become one of Canada’s first Banff National Park warden.
The panoramic lookout is insanely beautiful. -
Saskatchewan River Crossing
3 hours
Historically, North Saskatchewan River Valley, White Goat Wilderness Area and Kootenay Plains Corridor commemorate the diversity of human experience and the legacy of thousands of years of human history and mark the tangible cultural remains of the lives and stories of the people who used this part of Canadian Rockies as an important trade and travel corridor linking the Alberta Plains to the interior of British Columbia.
Among the scenic features are the gnarled and windblown limber pines growing on exposed rocky ridges.
There is a Limber Pine growing in this. It is estimated to be about 2500-3000 years, making it the oldest living Limber Pine in the world and the oldest tree in Canada and you will have a chance to see this tree during this tour. -
Athabasca Glacier
3 hours
The Athabasca is the most-visited glacier on the North American continent. Situated across from the Icefield Centre, its ice is in continuous motion, creeping forward at the rate of several centimeters per day. Spilling from the Columbia Icefield over three giant bedrock steps, the glacier flows down the valley like a frozen, slow-moving river. Because of a warming climate, the Athabasca Glacier has been receding or melting for the last 125 years. Losing half its volume and retreating more than 1.5 kms, the shrinking glacier has left a moonscape of rocky moraines in its wake.
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Tangle Creek Falls
30 min
Tangle Creek Falls is a pretty impressive multi-tiered waterfall, which is one of the many gorgeous possible stops along the Icefields Parkway (the main road between Banff and Jasper). The waterfall has a 35 m drop split between multiple layers.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Edmonton).
Additional Information
- Free pick up/drop off from Hotel and Airbnb
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 3 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Canadian Rockies with No Crowds Private Tour
Can I cancel Canadian Rockies with No Crowds Private Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8–12 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Private Guide
- Small private group maximum 2-3 travelers
Which places does it visit?
It visits Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Saskatchewan River Crossing, Athabasca Glacier, Tangle Creek Falls.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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