Trip Overview

Best Seller, Canadian Rockies from Calgary, hiking at Johnston Canyon, visit Banff, Jasper and YOHO 3 parks, 5-days tour

Tourist Number: 638069
Duration: 5 days
Start City: Calgary
End City: YYC/BAF
Airport Pickup:
Language: English
Departure Day:
Highlights
#Best seller# Classic 5-days guided tour exploring the Rocky Mountain National Parks of Canada!
Discover Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake and Peyto Lake on this guided tour from Calgary or Banff. Your trip starts from Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy one of the most famous “world-class” parkway, Icefield parkway, to the Columbia Icefield. Join the unique experience [Glacier Adventure (Snowcoach+Skywalk)] onto Athabasca Glacier. Cruising on Maligne Lake. Experience the region’s most scenic lakes and majestic canyons in Jasper National Parks. Yoho National Park, “rock walls and waterfalls,” as an expression of wonder and awe, it can roughly be translated as, “Wow!”
Itinerary

Special Note

If your itinerary includes airport pick-up and drop-off service, please provide accurate flight information and arrive at the designated pick-up location in advance. If the pick-up or designated pick-up location is mistaken due to inaccurate information you have provided, you will be charged C$30/pp for a second pick-up service. According to different hotel operation requirements, you may be required to provide credit card information as a deposit during your stay for miscellaneous expenses and incidental guarantees (such as telephone expense, laundry, catering). Before your trip, if you need any assistance, you are welcome to call our customer service: North America toll-free No.: 1-855-201-8525； China Hotline (Free) 400-113-3813. All activities and meals must be booked in advance. Please understand that no additional bookings will be provided during the tour. During the tour, please arrive at the pick-up location at the time scheduled by the tour guide. Do not be late to avoid delaying other tourists’ itineraries. If you are late or miss the transportation we have provided, you are responsible (at your own expense) to meet the group at the next designated meeting location. During your trip, the tour guide may pick up or drop off travelers accommodated at different hotels. The tour guide will make reasonable arrangements according to the presented situation. Please cooperate and understand, thank you. During your trip, there may be different vehicles and tour guides serving you. If for any reason you need to leave our group during the trip, you must fill out a “Letter of Liability Release”; no exceptions. Guests under 16 years old, must be accompanied by an adult (Age 18 or above). In the event of traffic, weather, or other circumstances not under our company’s control, or if you are unable to participate in activities included in the itinerary due to personal reasons, no refunds will be given. If you have special needs (such as but not limited to bed type, vegetarian options, high-chairs, etc.) please inform us at least 7 days before your trip. We will do our best to accommodate you, but there is no guarantee

Day 1:  Arrive Calgary

Trip:

Calgary




Airport Pick UP

Free shuttle service from Airport to Hotel (Please provide your flight details at least 3 days before departure): Meet at arrival terminal, District A, Door No. 1 (outside), The driver will welcome you with a “Westar Travel" sign. Please select your preferred pick up time: 10:00/12:00/14:00/16:00/18:00/20:00/22:00 at the time of booking.



Welcome to Calgary! Enjoy the dazzling mountain peaks, lush alpine meadows, blue-green lakes, dense forests and abundant wild animals. Immerse yourself into the nature, and enjoy local delicacies. Your choices of [ Self-Guided City Tour] if you arrived Calgary before 12:00PM.




Admission







 

[ City Self-Explore - Route A ] Explore "Calgary CBD" + check out trendy locations + The Core shopping mall (Excluded)





 

[ City Self-Explore - Route B ] Back to the Time at Heritage Park (5hr) (Excluded)





 

[ City Self-Explore - Route C ] Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! @ CrossIron Mills Outlet （5hr） (Excluded)





 

[ City Self-Explore - Route D ] Shopping @ Chinook Centre (5hr) (Excluded)






Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel or the same level hotel

Day 2:  Calgary-Banff National Parks-Sulphur Mt.-Johnston Canyon

Trip:

Sulphur Mountain,

Bow Falls,

Surprise Corner,

Johnston Canyon,

Banff,

Calgary


Step into a wonderland with beautiful scenery. Ride the Sulphur Mountain [Banff Gondola (additional charges)] to reach the top of the mountain. At this moment, it seems that a fascinating picture has unfolded. A 3-minute “Above Banff” experience allows you to explore Banff through an eagle-eye perspective with stunning sound effects, advanced visual film processing technology, 3D effect, and perfectly shows the full picture of Banff National Park. (Sightseeing: 70 mins)



 



 


Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Caribou Lodge/Roundlestone Lodge/Aspen Lodge/Ptarmigan Inn or the same level hotel

Day 3:  Banff-Columbia Icefield-Jasper

Trip:

Bow Lake,

Petyo Lake,

Columbia Icefield,

Jasper,

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)

 


Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Lobstick Lodge/ Marmot Lodge/ Athabasca Hotel or the same level hotel

Day 4:  Jasper National Park-Maligne Lake-Banff

Trip:

Jasper,

Medicine Lake,

Maligne Lake,

Maligne Canyon,

Spirit Island,

Rocky Mountain






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
Hotel: Caribou Lodge/Roundlestone Lodge/Aspen Lodge/Ptarmigan Inn or the same level hotel

Day 5:  Lake Louise-Moraine Lake-Yoho National Park-Emerald Lake-Banff/Calgary

Trip:

Citadel Hill,

Lake Louise,

Moraine Lake,

Spiral Tunnel,

Emerald Lake,

Yoho National Park,

Calgary






Pass by [Castle Mountain]. You cannot live up to the scenery along the way and it brings you to another unique landscape.



 



[Lake Louise] known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks, overlooked by a stately chateau and backed by [Victoria Glacier] and elevated by [Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise] (Sightseeing: 75mins)



 



[Moraine Lake] (Open Seasonal/*Alternative Attractions: Two Jack Lake, Lake Minnewanka*). Its waters are the most amazing color, a vivid shade of turquoise that changes in intensity throughout the summer as the glaciers melt. Set in the rugged Valley of the [Ten Peaks], Moraine Lake is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and rock piles, creating a scene so stunning it almost seems unreal. (Sightseeing: 45 mins)



 



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



Visit [Lake Louise Gondola] (additional charges) at [Lake Louise Ski Resort]. The mountainous scenery here is immaculate. (Sightseeing: 60 mins)



 



Pass by [Spiral Tunnel] This section of the Canadian Pacific Railway carried too much blood and tears of railroad workers and history. Next stop is [Emerald Lake]. The beautiful blue-green color of Emerald Lake is created by sunlight reflecting off a white layer of “marl” on the lakebed. (Sightseeing: 20 mins)



 



Stop at the [Natural Bridge] along the way and admire the Kicking Horse River as it carves a path through ancient rock. You can hear the roar of the disappearing water churning and ejecting beneath the bridge to further reinforce the move in making this a legitimate waterfall. (Sightseeing: 15mins)



 



Pease ensure that your flight departs after 9:30 pm. （**Please understand that depending on the situation, your arrival time in Calgary may be adjusted **）













 

 








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

Day :  

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

What's Included:

Hotel accommodations for 4 nights as listed -standard room Bilingual Tour Guide (English and Chinese) Traffic Accident Insurance Air-conditioned vehicle GST (Goods and Services Tax) NOTE: The sequence of itineraries are subject to change without prior notice
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.