Columbia Icefield Adventure, Day trip from Calgary or Banff
Tour Code: 666284
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- Duration
- 1 Day
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- Airport Pickup
- No
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- Language
- English
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- Start City
- YYC/BAF
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- End City
- YYC/BAF
- Highlights
- Itinerary
- Pricing
- What's Included
- Pick-up Location
- Reviews
- How to Book
Highlights
- It’s the adventure of a lifetime at the Columbia Icefield. Ancient stories, astounding scenery and a deep sense of wonder are at the heart of this unforgettable experience.
- You’ll explore the ancient Athabasca Glacier on a giant Ice Explorer, discovering glaciology and stepping right on to the glacier itself.
Itinerary
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Day 1:Calgary-Bow Lake-Icefield Parkway-Columbia Icefield-Calgary -
Summary of the Day:Say goodbye to Banff and begin another journey in [Jasper National Park]. 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]. (Sightseeing: 80 mins)
On the way back, you will see [Crowfoot Glacier].
A quick stop at Banff Town about 18:30 before heading back to Calgary. Drop off at Calgary approximately at 20:30.
The Rocky Mountain Scenic Area has the largest temperature difference between morning and night. In summer, the average temperature during the day is 25°C and the average night is 15-18°C. Please prepare suitable luggage. The Rocky Mountains have plenty of sunshine in summer and strong ultraviolet rays. Please prepare sunscreen products; the climate in this area is dry, and body lotion is also one of the must-haves during travel. In the Rocky Mountain Scenic Area, wild animals are often encountered and feeding is prohibited; if large animals are encountered, it is prohibited to get off the car and watch. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the hotel rooms throughout the entire journey. Violation of the regulations will result in a fine of 300 Canadian dollars or more. Hotels in Rocky Mountain area are mostly 3-4 story wooden structure, and some hotels do not have elevators. It is strongly recommended not to smoke in the national park! Please smoke in the permitted area, and do not throw cigarette butts. For environmental protection, Rocky Mountain hotels do not provide toothpaste, toothbrushes, slippers, combs; only shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and soap are provided. According to North American living habits, most hotel rooms are not equipped with a kettle. If you need to drink hot water, please ask the hotel reception for assistance; if there is no kettle provided, use the coffee machine to boil water correctly. "Hot (boiled)" drinking water is not provided in the scenic area. If necessary, please prepare yourself before departure from the hotel. The voltage in Canada is 110V, and the socket is a three-hole plug: the upper one is round, and the lower two are parallel and flat. Don't forget to bring your camera and smile.
Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner:None
Pricing
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Holiday Price/Person By Occupancy :
What's Included:
·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
| Subject Of Entry | Adult/per. | Child/per. | Elder/per. | Remark |
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| 卡尔加里 | ||||
| 服务费 | CAD16.00 | CAD16.00 | CAD16.00 | |
Pick-up Location
- Calgary
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| Time | Location |
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| 07:00am |
Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza, Calgary
1316 33rd St NE, Calgary AB T2A 6B6，请在酒店大厅等候。
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| 07:20am |
Delta Calgary Downtown,, Calgary
209 4th Ave SE, Calgary AB T2G 0C6，
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Reviews
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How to book
How to 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. |
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| 2. Complete Payment: | You can pay with Discover, Master and Visa card, or with PayPal. Once you have completed the payment, you will receive a Reservation Form. The Reservation Form is not your voucher. |
| 3. Confirm Order: | Confirmation of your order will take up to 2 business days, depending on availability. If the tour you have chosen is unavailable or cancelled, we will offer you a full refund. |
| 4. Get E-Voucher: | Once your order has been confirmed, we will immediately send an E-Voucher to your email. Please read it carefully and keep it with you while traveling. |
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.
Amendment/Cancellation/Refund policy
Once you receive your electronic travel voucher, your order has been confirmed. For any reason that you cannot attend the tour or desert the groupearly, there will be no refund for unused tours. All flights and hotel cannot be changed or canceled once confirm.
- 1U.S. & Mexico travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| 7 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date | 50% of payment is refunded |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 75% of payment is refunded (Mexico is 60%) |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 2Alaska travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| 10 Days Prior to Departure Date(including 10 days) | Non-refundable |
| 11-21 Days Prior to Departure Date | 45% of payment is refunded |
| 22-30 Days Prior to Departure Date | 65% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 3Hawaii travel packages (exclude Hawaii inter-island air ticket)
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 7 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date | 15% of payment is refunded |
| 15 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 50% of payment is refunded |
| Tour package with "Once confirmed, no refund" notice | Non-refundable |
- 4Canada travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| 17 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 18-24 Days Prior to Departure Date | 45% of payment is refunded |
| 25-36 Days Prior to Departure Date | 65% of payment is refunded |
| 36 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 85% of payment is refunded |
Surcharge for hotel upgrading is non-refundable
- 4Yellowstone National Park travel packages
Please refer to "Cancellation and Refund Info" for individual tours.
- 6European travel packages
Once the Europe Tour package orders and sends a "Tour Confirmation Form" or "E-voucher", no fees will be refunded. Cancellation of special circumstances will be carried out in accordance with the specific provisions of the "Precautions" in each route.
- 7Australia travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| Air ticket included in the product | Non-refundable |
| 14 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 75% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 8New Zealand travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| 21 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date | 40% of payment is refunded |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 70% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 9Africa travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| Tour package with "Once confirmed, no refund" notice | Non-refundable |
| 21 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 22-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 40% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 10South America travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| Tour package with "Once confirmed, no refund" notice | Non-refundable |
| 7 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date | 70% of payment is refunded |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 50% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | charge $200 penalty, the rest will be refund |
- 11Attraction tickets/ Show tickets/ Bus tickets
- 12Cruise itinerary (any changes is deemed to be cancelled)
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 14 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 20% of payment is refunded |
| 30-55 Days Prior to Departure Date | 40% of payment is refunded |
| 56-90 Days Prior to Departure Date | charge $330 penalty per person, the rest will be refund |
The Miami Cruise Line cancellation is subject to the cruise company rules
- 13Reservation made 7 Days Prior to Departure Date
Reservations made 7 days prior to departure date are non-refundable if cancel due to personal reason, regardless of whether you have received the Confirmation Form or E-voucher.
- 14Confirmed order
The following terms apply to the refund policy when canceling or changing a confirmed order
(a) Reducing the number of travelers
(b) Rescheduling tour departure date
- 15Cancel amended order
If cancel the order that has been rescheduled tour departure date, refund policy will be applied to the original tour departure date.
- 16Cancellation of free-fare passenger of "buy 2, Get 1 or 2 Free" offers (exclude Yellowstone National Park tours)
If cancellation of free-fare passenger(s) is made at least 10 days before tour departure date, the reservation will be subject to a $50.00 Amendment Fee. No-show or cancellation within 10 days will be assessed a penalty fee as amount of child price.
- 17The specific amendment/refund criteria after receive Confirmation Form and E-voucher:
(a)If amendment is made at least 7 days before tour departure date, the reservation will be subject to a $50.00 Amendment Fee and any other surcharge.
(b) You can fill the flight information one-time for free after receive Confirmation Form, and will be charge $50 Amendment Fee after.
(c)If a tour is scheduled to depart within the next 7 days, we will not change a traveler's departure date and will not offer a refund.
- 18How to Change/ Cancel a Reservation
Amendment or Cancellation must be made by filling out and signing the Usitour Amendment Request Form and Cancellation Request Form. Please email, fax or mail to us, and confirm of receiving by calling us. We will process your request within 7 to 15 business days.
Email: service@usitour.com
Fax: 626-768-3706