How fit do I need to be?

Moderate fitness is sufficient: the tour includes short hikes and stairs, but long stretches are spent on the coach—choose hikes that match your ability.

Is the tour accessible?

Yes—56-seater coaches offer stroller and wheelchair access; seat belts must be worn while the vehicle is in motion.

Can I bring food on the bus?

No food or drinks, except bottled water, are permitted on the tour bus—plan accordingly for meal stops off the coach.

Wildlife sightings are common—expect elk and mountain goats—though sightings are not guaranteed and depend on season and chance.

Four-Day Rockies Special: Banff, Yoho & Jasper National Park Tour

Q: What are the meeting points?

Meeting points include Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown | Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre • Banff Canalta Lodge as listed by the operator.

Q: Are add-ons included?

No. Optional extras like Columbia Icefield Explorer & Skywalk, Banff Gondola or Upper Hot Springs, and Maligne Lake Cruise are available at additional cost.

Adventure Brief

Cover Banff, Yoho and Jasper in four high-altitude days: gondolas, glacier viewpoints, canyon hikes, and turquoise lakes. This guided shuttle tour compresses iconic Rockies highlights into a single, well-paced itinerary for first-time visitors.

4 days

moderate

From CA$2,218.89

Four days in the Canadian Rockies feels like stepping through a gallery of mountain extremes. This 4-DAY ROCKIES SPECIAL TOUR visits Banff, Yoho and Jasper National Parks across Alberta’s spine, beginning in Calgary and tracing the Icefields Parkway between turquoise lakes, glaciers and sheer canyon walls. Day one centers on Banff: ride the Banff Gondola for a sweeping view of Mount Rundle and the Bow River valley, then follow the carved limestone of Johnston Canyon upstream through catwalks, waterfalls and hoodoos. The contrast of polished canyon walls and dripping waterfalls makes for compact, high-drama hiking that’s accessible to most travelers. The route east to west along the Icefields Parkway is the trip’s hinge. Stops at Bow Lake and Peyto Lake put the glacier-fed blues on display; those colors come from rock flour suspended in meltwater. At the Columbia Icefield you’ll get face-to-face with ancient ice and, if you add the optional Ice Explorer and Skywalk, walk above the Sunwapta Valley on a glass-floored overlook. Yoho National Park contributes verticality: Emerald Lake’s mirror-smooth turquoise and the thunder of Takakkaw Falls reveal the power of alpine hydrology. Look for limestone strata and the steep cirques carved where glaciers once pressed against rock. Jasper opens a wilder chapter. Maligne Canyon’s narrow limestone gorges and Sulphur Creek’s riffles showcase the area’s karst topography; small side trails often deliver quieter viewpoints away from busier overlooks. Wildlife is common—elk on meadow edges, mountain goats on higher ridgelines— and the tour balances sightseeing stops with short walks that reveal those encounters on foot. This trip’s strength is its variety and logistics: one coach, a clear four-day rhythm, and optional add-ons that scale the experience from straightforward sightseeing to glacier boots-on-ice. It’s a fit for travelers who want maximum mileage through high-altitude scenery without planning every shuttle and reservation. Why book it? For efficiency and local knowledge: guides time stops to capture light, suggest the right short hikes for your ability, and steer you to less-crowded viewpoints when possible. For first-time Rockies visitors this tour compresses landmark experiences—gondola vistas, canyon walks, glacier fields, and turquoise lakes—into a single coherent passage through some of Canada’s most iconic public lands. Practical details shape the experience: meeting points include Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown | Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre • Banff Canalta Lodge. The operator runs 56-seater coaches with wheelchair and stroller access, and seat belts must be fastened while the vehicle is in motion. Optional add-ons include Columbia Icefield Explorer & Skywalk, Banff Gondola or Upper Hot Springs, and Maligne Lake Cruise, available at extra cost. This tour is a standout because it stitches together hard-to-reach viewpoints, glacier access, and short canyon hikes into a single corridor route.

About Scenic Shuttle

Scenic Shuttle is a Banff, Alberta-based tour operator offering a range of guided day tours, multi-day itineraries, and private tours across the Canadian Rockies. Operating from Banff, Scenic Shuttle runs day trips that showcase iconic sights including Banff town, Surprise Corner, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Johnston Canyon, Takakkaw Falls, and the Icefields Parkway.

Day tour options include Banff Canyons to Summit; Icefields & Alpine Wonders with access to Athabasca Glacier and the Glacier Skywalk; Rockies Lake Circle featuring Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, and the Natural Bridge; Takakkaw Falls & Yoho Escape; Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and Johnston Canyon; and Drumheller Discovery to explore Alberta’s Badlands and dinosaur sites. Multi-day departures include a two-day Rockies Escape and a four-day Rockies Special covering Banff, Jasper, and Yoho National Park. Private Tours allow fully customized itineraries tailored to guest interests.

Scenic Shuttle’s offerings focus on scenic drives, glacier viewpoints, turquoise lakes, waterfalls, canyon walks, and short hikes that fit day and multi-day schedules. Vehicles and itineraries are arranged to connect Banff with major attractions across Banff, Jasper, Yoho, and the Drumheller Badlands. Booking options include scheduled day tours, multi-day packages, and private charter tours departing from Banff, Alberta.

Scenic Shuttle provides clear trip descriptions, multiple tour durations, and private options for tailored experiences—making it a practical choice for travelers seeking accessible access to the Canadian Rockies. Tours depart from central Banff meeting points and cover popular routes including the Icefields Parkway and Yoho National Park attractions for all travelers.