Trip Overview

Best of the Rockies, Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Waterton National Park, and Drumheller tour form Calgary, 7-days

Tourist Number: 638561
Duration: 7 days
Start City: Calgary
End City: YYC/BAF
Airport Pickup:
Language: English
Departure Day:
Highlights
4 National Parks: [Banff] [Jasper] [Yoho] [Waterton]

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 Malign 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!”

Waterton National Parks: Small, but mighty, Waterton Lakes is the smallest national park in the Rockies, but that just means more awesome per square kilometer.

1 Badland and World Well-Known Dinosaurs Museum: Drumheller, Royal Tyrrell Museum
Itinerary

Day 1:  Arrive Calgary

Trip:

Calgary,

Calgary Tower

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 full day/half day [Guided/ Self-Guided City Tour] (Additional Fees):
   1)[ City Walk - Full day Calgary Tour]  Back to the Time at Heritage Park+Explore "Calgary CBD" + check out trendy locations (Start at 9am, includs guide and transfer, 8hr)
   2)[ City Guided - Explore - Route A] Explore "Calgary CBD" + check out trendy locations + The Core shopping mall (start at 13:30pm, 5hr)
   3)[ City Self-Explore - Route C ] Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! @ CrossIron Mills Outlet (start at 13:30pm, 5hr)
   4)[ City Self-Explore - Route D ] Shopping @ Chinook Centre start at 13:30pm, (5hr)
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

Visit Banff National Park to marvel at the beauty and grandeur of the granite peaks. It is hard to miss this natural wonder. Enjoy a ride to the Sulphur Mountain Summit on [Banff Gondola]. Next, you can see [Banff Hoodoos], "Devil's Rock." Following [Bow Falls], It is almost like you are enchanted with time when the river roars in summer. After taking a peek at the [Surprise Corner], the spectacular viewpoint for the famous [Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel], we will visit and make a lunch stop at this Iconic Castle hotel. Finally, hiking at [Johnston Canyon] This popular hiking spot takes you to stunning waterfalls. The trail will take you through open meadows and glacial lakes. (If the attraction has been closed due to maintenance or any other force majeure, we will visit Lake Minnewanka or Two Jack Lake as an alternate attraction.)

Itinerary:
Calgary-Banff Gondola (Additional fees) (90 min)-Hoodoos (15 min) -Bow Falls (15 min)-Surprise Corner (15 min)-Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & Lunch stop [French Brasserie] (Optional with additional fees) (90 min)-Johnston Canyon (60 min)
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: 班夫镇Elk + Avenue Hotel/ Canalta Lodge/ Caribou Lodge/ Aspen Lodge/ Mount Royal Hotel/ Ptarmigan Inn or the same level hotel

Day 3:  Bow Lake-Columbia Icefield-Jasper

Trip:

Bow Lake,

Petyo Lake,

Columbia Icefield,

Athabasca Falls

Today, we will drive along [Icefields Parkway], National Geographic magazine has voted it as one of the most beautiful scenic highways on the planet. This breathtaking drive blends jaw-dropping views with pristine wilderness. Pass by the snow-capped mountain peaks of [Crowfoot Glacier]. Following the visit to [Bow Lake], the lake is a bright turquoise color which is due to the glacial runoff from Bow Glacier. Shortly after, we will come to [Peyto Lake], a must-see lake in Banff National Park for its unique maple shape or vibrant blue glacier-fed water. (If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Waterfowl Lake and Big Hill as the alternative attractions) After that, we will arrive at [Columbia Icefield] and experience the stunning beauty of [Athabasca Glacier], the largest and oldest icefield in North America. For an unforgettable trip into this region, take a ride of [Ice Explorer - Snowcoach], and a glass-bottomed [Skywalk] for thrill-seekers. Finally, we will head to the [Athabasca Falls] the most powerful waterfalls in Jasper National Park.

Itinerary:
Banff-Crowfoot Glacier (Pass by)-Bow Lake (20 min)-Peyto Lake (30 min)-Lunch Stop (Optional Western Lunch Box with additional fees)(45 min)-Columbia Icefield [Snowcoach & Skywalk] (Mandatory fees) (150 min)-Athabasca Falls (30 min)
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: 贾斯珀镇Tonquin Inn/ Lobstick Lodge/ Athabasca Hotel or the same level hotel

Day 4:  Jasper National Park-Maligne Lake-Maligne Canyon

Trip:

Medicine Lake,

Maligne Lake,

Spirit Island,

Maligne Canyon,

Pyramid Lake,

Patricia Lake

Check out from Jasper hotel, pass by [Medicine Lake], this mysterious lake is full of Indian legends and mystery. then will visit [Maligne Canyon]. It is a great place to go if you want an adrenaline rush and adventure. The canyon contains some of the most impressive geological formations in the world. Shortly after, we will arrive at the world-famous [Maligne Lake] (Seasonal/*Alternative attraction: Pyramid Lake, Patricia Lake *) and take the 8 million Reader Digest subscribers voted the [Maligne Lake Cruise] as the "Best Boat Cruise in Canada" and access to [Spirit Island]. Next, we will have a lunch stop at [Maligne Lake Historical Chalet]  (Optional lunch with additional charges, if less than 15pax for lunch booking, it may be replaced with a plate meal or self-choice lunch with soup, sandwich & dessert). On the way back, you will relax in peace at the [Saskatchewan River Crossing] This spot is located just south of Icefield Avenue and offers stunning views of the Rocky Mountains, as well as peace & quiet.

Itinerary:
Jasper National Park-Medicine Lake (pass by) - Maligne Canyon (30min) - Maligne Lake [Maligne Lake Cruise] (Additional fees) (90 min) - Lunch Stop (Optional Maligne Lake Historical Chalet lunch]  (Additional Fees) (60min)-The Crossing-Banff
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: 班夫镇Elk + Avenue Hotel/ Canalta Lodge/ Caribou Lodge/ Aspen Lodge/ Mount Royal Hotel/ Ptarmigan Inn or the same level hotel

Day 5:  Lake Louise-Moraine Lake-Yoho National Park-Emerald Lake-Natural Bridge-Calgary

Trip:

Citadel Hill,

Lake Louise,

Victoria Glacier,

Moraine Lake,

Spiral Tunnel,

Yoho National Park,

Emerald Lake

In the morning, we will pass by [Castle Mountain] on the way to [Lake Louise], one of the most visited destinations in the Canadian Rockies; 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]. Followed closely by [Moraine Lake] (Open Seasonal/*Alternative Attractions: Lake Minnewanka / Vermilion Lakes*). Set in the rugged Valley of the [Ten Peaks], amazing colors create a unique appearance used on the Canadian dollar bill. After a lunch stop at Lake Louise Village (Optional choice of [Grill & Bar Asian or Western Set Lunch] with additional charges), we will enter the Yoho National Park, pass by [Spiral Tunnel] This section of the Canadian Pacific Railway carries too much blood and tears of railroad workers and history. Arrive [Emerald Lake], the place where the amazing blue-green color is caused by the sunlight reflecting off the "marl" layer. This is an extraordinary natural beauty! Before ending our tour, you will be amazed by the waterfall cascading over [Natural Bridge]. Enjoy the sounds of nature as you stroll along the path that leads to the Bridge.

Itinerary:
Banff-Lake Louise (75 min)-Moraine Lake (60 min)-Lunch Stop at Lake Louise Village [Optional [Grill & Bar] Asian or Western Set Lunch with additional charges)  (45 min)-Yoho National Park-Emerald Lake (20 min)-Natural Bridge (15 min)
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel or the same level hotel

Day 6:  Waterton Lake National Park-Calgary

Trip:

Calgary,

Waterton Lakes National Park


Escape leisurely in a quiet place, small, but mighty, Waterton Lakes is the smallest national park in the Rockies, but that just means more awesome per square kilometre.



[Prince of Wales Hotels] (sightseeing: 30min) Built in 1927, the Prince of Wales Hotel is located on a bluff overlooking picturesque Waterton Lakes and the township of Waterton. Enjoy your free time ((sightseeing: 30min)) at the lake town. on the way back, stop at [Cameron Falls](sightseeing: 15min), one of the most easily accessible natural attractions in Waterton. Take a walk up the short path to the overlook to get a better view.



 



Upgrade your Authentic Experience by optional activities:



Prince of Wales Hotel - Afternoon Tea (reservation required, confirmed according to hotel reservations): (stay time is about 60 minutes)



Traditional English Afternoon Tea features a selection of Tea Forté teas and a delicious assortment of sandwich cubes and pastries, served with tea and royal service, overlooking Waterton Lake with some of the most spectacular views around. The experience is available daily from 12pm to 4pm;



 



Waterton Shoreline Cruise - Visit Waterton Lake and Glacier National Park in the United States (not docked) (reservation required, confirmed according to hotel reservations): (stay time about 90 minutes)



Take a scenic cruise on the deepest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Waterton Shoreline Cruise Co. is a local family-run cruise company that offers guests a unique local perspective on the rich history, wildlife and terrain of the National Park, enjoying a traverse over the course of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes A round-trip cruise experience on the border into Glacier National Park, Montana, USA (no passport required, the cruise does not dock), during the cruise, you may also see black bears and moose in the distance. Cruises run from May to mid-October.



Arrive in Calgary around 19:00.


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

Day 7:  Calgary - Badland - Drumheller - Calgary

Trip:

Calgary,

Drumheller


Alberta and its neighbors are known as the "Three Prairie Provinces". Along the provincial highway #2, the Queen Elizabeth Highway turns east. it will bring you a visual impact and harvest that is different from the national park. [Horseshoe Canyon] in the Canadian Badlands is an eye-popping sight. Stand on the edge of this huge u-shaped canyon and survey the beauty and mystery of the badlands. The maroon-striped canyon walls reveal the layers of time down to the Cretaceous period when dinosaurs roamed a lush sub-tropical habitat some 70 million years ago.For most, the next stop [Royal Tyrrell Museum] brings the rich fossils found throughout the badlands to life. If you see the world’s largest dinosaur, you’re in the right place. Other nearby highlights are found along the Hoodoo Trail (Highway 10).



 



Please 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

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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.