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Banff & Jasper Tour: Private Nature Escape
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Lake Louise
Escape the crowds and witness nature’s breathtaking fall transformation on a private guided tour of Banff and Yoho National Parks. Experience the cultural heritage and history of the parks while exploring the beautiful winter landscape and enjoying snowshoe walks.
Escape the crowds and witness nature’s breathtaking fall transformation on a private guided tour of Banff and Yoho National Parks. Experience the cultural heritage and history of the parks while exploring the beautiful winter landscape and enjoying snowshoe walks.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lake Louise - The Stoney Nakoda (Native American) referred to Lake Louise as Ho-run-num-nay, meaning “lake of the little fishes.” It was a Stoney guide who led Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) worker Tom Wilson to the site in 1882. Wilson initially named it Emerald Lake, but in 1884, the name was changed to honor Princess Louise Caroline Alberta,…
- Lake Louise - The Stoney Nakoda (Native American) referred to Lake Louise as Ho-run-num-nay, meaning “lake of the little fishes.” It was a Stoney guide who led Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) worker Tom Wilson to the site in 1882. Wilson initially named it Emerald Lake, but in 1884, the name was changed to honor Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and wife of the Governor General, the Marquess of Lorne.
At this stop, visitors will discover the story of Tom Wilson, the first guide in Banff National Park, as well as a member of Steele’s Scouts Commemorative Militia Cavalry, who played a role in quelling Louis Riel’s North-West Rebellion.
- Bow Lake - Bow Lake is situated at an elevation of 1920 meters and remains frozen for most of the year. It serves as the source of the Bow River, which flows through Banff, Canmore, and Calgary.
During the stop at Bow Lake, visitors will learn about Jimmy Simpson, a significant guide, outfitter, lodge operator, hunter, naturalist, and artist in the Canadian Rockies. His story is about a legendary figure who climbed some of the highest peaks in the range and guided leading scientists, mountaineers, big-game hunters, and world-renowned artists through breathtaking scenery, entertaining thousands at his famous lodge at Bow Lake.
- Peyto Lake - Before being named Peyto, the lake was known as Doghead Lake, due to its resemblance from any high vantage point near its south end looking north. It was renamed in honor of guide/outfitter Bill Peyto, who later became one of Canada’s first Banff National Park wardens.
The panoramic lookout is incredibly beautiful.
- Athabasca Glacier - Nestled in the Canadian Rockies, the Athabasca Glacier is one of the region’s most cherished attractions. This icy wonder draws visitors from all over the country, partly due to its proximity to the Icefields Parkway, making it easily accessible.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- All-inclusive fees and taxes
- Exclusive private guide
- Intimate group experience, 2-3 travelers max
- Private transportation
- All-inclusive fees and taxes
- Exclusive private guide
- Intimate group experience, 2-3 travelers max
Additional Information
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…
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.
- This private tour will have a maximum of 3 travelers
- Free pick up/drop off from Hotel and Airbnb
Location
Lake Louise
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jog12318
Sep 23, 2024
Amazing! A trip you won't forget. - I did a tour with Jerzy back in 2022 with my partner whilst on holiday and he was absolutely amazing, he must have made an impact as we actually moved to Canada ourselves this year! My parents came to visit this month and I knew booking a tour with Jerzy would be the best way to see everything, Jerzy was amazing again as expected. The tour fit us all perfectly, my dad was able to learn about the history of the rockies and we were all able to see some incredible places that we would never have found ourselves. The tour is always catered to the groups abilities and Jerzy makes you feel very comfortable! Overall don't hesitate and book in with him, you won't regret it!
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Z9880uyteresag
Sep 23, 2024
Amazing experience! - From the warm greeting we received I knew we were in for a good day. We just had no idea actually how good it was going to be.
Jerzy had genuinely put so much thought into how we could experience the best that the Rockies had to offer. From spectacular views to finding quiet tranquility in areas that were otherwise busy.
His stories were spell binding & I only wish he had written a book with them all in as I’d have ordered it online whilst in the car.
His passion for the First Nation people was palpable. He must continue to tell their story.
The nature around us was immersive. I would highly recommend a day if not more with Jerzy. An absolute gentleman who looked after us all extremely well.
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U7171grsusanc
Jul 20, 2024
Exceeded our expectations - Jerzy showed us the most wonderful day. We thoroughly enjoyed Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Saskatchewan River Crossing, Columbia Icefield, and Tangle Creek Falls. Jerzy provided us with so much interesting information about the history of the places we visited. We learned about the life of Jimmy Simpson. I did more research about this mountain man after the tour. Jerzy was flexible with us-- Focusing on the lakes and waterfalls we wanted to see most. It was a full day, so many stops, so many great pictures. Thanks to Jerzy we had the most enjoyable experiences. He is fun and very personable. If we ever go back, we will definitely book again with Jerzy. Spending the day with him was well worth the money. Could not have been better. Would love to do it again. It was great!
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Eopatowiecka
Jul 16, 2024
Authentic experience for travellers - It was an amazing experience to have. We felt fully supported and we got to know a lot about the history, nature, and geography. We truly had a chance to see the heart of the Rocky Mountains, far away from crowds. We accessed views from very rare points, giving us a unique view of the national parks. We had stops along the way so we could see all the beautiful emerald and glacier lakes that are so beautiful and that much less crowded like Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. I full recommend the trip with Jurek, especially if you expect to have authentic experience, as it is very rare to meet people like him. It is a very important part of a journey to meet not only a guide, but a person who truly cares and is passionate about his job. My son who sometimes finds it difficult to interact with others was enjoying the trip a lot, which also makes me very happy.
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Alex_d
Jul 7, 2024
Best way to see the area - This tour is unlike any other and we highly recommend it. Jerzy weaves the history of the area with the amazing landscape to provide an unforgettable experience.
The Jimmy Simpson stories and Jerzy’s passion for the area are unmatched.
Great hidden hikes and suggestions for future trips, too!
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Lloyd_s
Jul 1, 2024
Best Tour Guide Ever - This was absolutely the best tour we have ever been on. Our guide Jersey was fully engaged in making this the best experience it could be. Before we started he asked us what we wanted and how much hiking we were interested in so he could plan our trip. He is a student of history with a very interesting background and was full of knowledge about the area and the people who helped to build the area into what it is today. He was excited to be with us and made us feel very welcome. He volunteered to take pictures and with great enthusiasm tried to make every picture the best it could be. He would move around from different viewpoints to give us the most memorable images. We highly recommend his service and would never take a bus tour again after our experience. You will not be disappointed if you are lucky enough to get on his schedule.
Thank You, Jersey
Lloyd & Debbie Stephens
Williamsburg, Va.
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Zizhen
May 23, 2024
highly recommended - Jerzy was very good. He took us to many check-in spots and many unknown but beautiful places. He also avoided the peak tourist season and went to places where there were not many people. If you want to see bears, you will not regret choosing him. He knows where the bears live.
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Cristinasr332cj
May 10, 2024
Best personalize Calgary tour ❤️🙏🏻⭐️ - The best tour ever not only because of the places we visited, but because of Jerzy's extreme human quality. We traveled with our elderly dad and Jerzy took special care of his needs. He took us to not so touristic sites and adapted the tour so all of us could enjoy it!
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Kathy
Mar 2, 2024
Wow! Beautiful! Amazing! Repeat! - What an amazing day! Jersey is an absolute joy!!! He’s knowledge of the area is thoughtful and engaging. The scenery in the middle of winter was breathtaking. I can’t wait to come back in warmer weather. I would redo the tour again with Jersey in a heartbeat!
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Alberto_g
Jan 23, 2024
A Unique Experience in The Canadian Rockies - A refreshing experience well worth the time! We are a bit late on this review due to continuous travels, but are now taking the time to mention our extraordinary experience on our trip to Alberta, Canada, during December 2023. We are avid travelers who prefer to take our journeys in depth, and typically venture out on our own, but having an experienced guide made the visit so much more than we could have imagined. We are typically keen on experiencing our geographical roadmaps with included areas of cities or towns well known, but highly prefer to have a distance from the crowds while enjoying lesser known areas or locations which are just as beautiful and more memorable than your typical beaten path. Jerzy, was able to balance both of these for us, and was by far the most kind, and flexible tour guide we have ever had during our Winter adventure. Being a photographer hobbyist, we felt so much support from Jerzy, with his extensive knowledge on the history behind our visited locations, and recounting tales of Jimmy Simpson, who was a guiding and outfitting pioneer in the Canadian Rockies and founder of Num-Ti-Jah Lodge at Bow Lake, which was absolutely breathtaking! We were able to see the glacier caps over the mountains, and an impressive view of the glass shards pushed on the shoreline while the lake was in process of the fall overturn while at this location. Every moment we spent on this trip, and the locations were truly magical! Emerald Lake, Peyto Lake, Herbert Lake were among some of the fascinating locations we experienced, but the enthusiasm and journey and humility that Jerzy, provided was what made our day very special, and unmeasurable. We consider Jerzy, a new friend from the Canadian Rockies, and will look forward to more journeys together in the near future. Thank you Jerzy, for your kindness and extensive experience!
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