☆Visit 4 National Parks: Banff, Jasper, Yoho, and Waterton.
☆Discover Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, and Peyto Lake
☆Enjoy one of the most famous “world-class” parkways, Icefields Parkway.
☆Joining the unique experience Glacier Adventure Tour (Snowcoach+Skywalk) onto Athabasca Glacier.
☆Welcome to the heritage site of Alberta’s Badlands and World-Renowned Dinosaurs Museum - Royal Tyrrell Museum Drumheller
Day 1: Arrive Calgary
Calgary
Calgary is a city in the Canadian province of Alberta. It is situated at the confluence of the Bow River and the Elbow River in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, about 80 km (50 mi) east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies. The city anchors the south end of the Statistics Canada-defined urban area, the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor.
The city had a population of 1,285,711 in 2019, making it Alberta's largest city and Canada's third-largest municipality. Also in 2016, Calgary had a metropolitan population of 1,392,609, making it the fourth-largest census metropolitan area (CMA) in Canada.
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 [Guided/ Self-Guided City Tour] if you arrived Calgary before 12:00PM.
The itinerary provides airport pickup service. Please provide flight information at least 3 days in advance:
1) Complimentary airport pickup service at Calgary International Airport (YYC) is available at 10:00/12:00/14:00/16:00/18:00/20:00/22:00. Upon arrival, please proceed to the 【Westar Service Counter】located at Gate 5 on the Arrivals Level to confirm your pick-up information.
2) Hotel shuttle service is available for flights arriving between 6:00-9:00 AM and 22:00-23:00 PM. This complimentary service departs once every hour. If you are unable to take the designated shuttle, the travel agency will coordinate the next available shuttle for you according to the hotel shuttle availability.
3) Private car airport pick-up service is available on a Pre-paid basis: for flights arriving between 7:00-23:00. The first two passengers will be charged $90 CAD plus tax, and each additional passenger will be charged $20 CAD plus tax. Please be aware that there is a maximum of four people per order.
** Please be sure to provide accurate flight information. Any inaccurate information provided resulting in errors for the pick-up service; the travel agency reserves the right to provide second transfer services with an additional charge (according to the paid private car airport pick-up service fee) or coordinate the next available pickup according to the availability.
Your choices of full day/half day [Guided/ Self-Guided City Tour] (Additional Fees):
[ City Walk - Full day Calgary Tour] Back to the Time at Heritage Park+Explore "Calgary CBD" + check out trendy locations (Start at 9am, includes guide and transfer, 8hr)
[ City Self-Explore - Route A] Explore "Calgary CBD" + check out trendy locations + The Core shopping(5hr) mall (Excluded) (start at 1:30pm) :
providing a shuttle service from the designated hotel to downtown Calgary. Walking is a great way to explore a city. Visit Chinatown and famous landmarks like the Central Library, Bell Studio, the National Music Center (at your own expense), and the Calgary Tower (at your own expense). You can climb to the top of the tower and look down on the beautiful city from a 191-meter-high glass observation deck. Explore Peace Bridge, Prince's Island Park, River Cafe, or go shopping at famous stores like The Core and Holt Renfrew on Stephen Avenue.
[ City Self-Explore-Route C] Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! @ CrossIron Mills Outlet （5hr） (Excluded) (start at 1:30pm) :
This is a 5-hour round-trip transportation to Alberta's largest one-stop shopping center with approximately 4 hours of free time. You can learn about the history and culture of Alberta while shopping. Cross Iron Mills, an outlet mall, is a good option.
[ City Self-Explore - Route D] Shopping @ Chinook Centre (5hr) (Excluded) (start at 1:30pm) :
Round-trip transportation only, a total of 5 hours of travel with about 4 hours of free time. "First-class shopping, dining, and entertainment experience" is what Chinook Shopping Center is dedicated to creating for customers.
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.
Day 2: Calgary - Banff National Parks-Sulphur Mt.-Johnston Canyon-Calgary
Bow Falls
Bow Falls is a major waterfall on the Bow River, Alberta just before the junction of it and the Spray River. They are located near the Banff Springs Hotel and golf course on the left-hand side of River Road.
The falls are within walking distance of both Banff and the Banff Springs Hotel, so they are visited by many tourists despite their relatively small size.
Joanston Canyon
is carved into the limestone bedrock from thousands of years of water erosion. It is truly remarkable how powerful water can be in shaping landscapes. On this hike, you will be immersed into a beautiful scene of overhanging canyon walls, waterfalls, and lush forest. (Sightseeing: 60 mins) (If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake as an alternative attraction)
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)
[Banff Hoodoos] Witness the "Devil's Rock" shaped by the force of natural wind erosion, standing on the bank of the Bow River, quietly guarding it like a guardian. (Sightseeing: 15 mins)
Lunch time. Lunch not provided. Your may purchase [Meal Package] in advance or your tour guide will offer recommendations on tour.
[Bow Falls] is not like your typical waterfall, it is wide and short. You can also see the valley that was eroded by glacier activity and the [Bow Falls] over the years. [Surprise Corner] is about a mile from the centre of Banff town. The surprise at the corner of Tunnel Mountain Road in the town of Banff is the sudden appearance and incredible view of the [Fairmont Banff Springs] (Sightseeing: 15 mins)
[Johnston Canyon] is carved into the limestone bedrock from thousands of years of water erosion. It is truly remarkable how powerful water can be in shaping landscapes. On this hike, you will be immersed into a beautiful scene of overhanging canyon walls, waterfalls, and lush forest. (Sightseeing: 60 mins) (If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake as an alternative attraction)
Hotel Check-in - Enjoy and spend a wonderful night in Banff
Recommendations in the evening: [Banff Night Tour (additional charges)] （min. 2 participants, about 2 hours）. You may encounter some fascinating wildlife!
Day 3: Bow Lake-Columbia Icefield-Jasper
Bow Lake
Bow Lake is a small lake in western Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Bow River, in the Canadian Rockies, at an altitude of 1920 m. The lake lies south of the Bow Summit, east of the Waputik Range and west of the Dolomite Pass, Dolomite Peak and Cirque Peak.
peyto lake
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 Waterflow Lake as an alternative attraction) .
Drive to [Town of Jasper], the simple folk style, vast space that makes us return to nature. [Jasper National Park] is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Your choice of [Western Lunch box](additional fee) for today's lunch.
Hotel Check-in - Enjoy and spend a wonderful night in Jasper.
Day 4: Jasper National Park-Maligne Lake-Maligne Canyon-Banff
Jasper
Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies comprises a vast wilderness area of Alberta province defined by glaciers, lakes and peaks like 11,033-ft.-high Mt. Edith Cavell. The Icefields Parkway, a road from the town of Jasper, passes subalpine forest and the immense Columbia Icefield. Outdoor activities like hiking, camping and skiing are popular. Native wildlife includes elk, moose, bighorn sheep and bears.
Check out from Jasper hotel, pass by [Medicine Lake], this mysterious lake is full of Indian legends and mystery. 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].
Your lunch choice of the day is [Maligne Lake Historical Chalet Buffet](addtional fee,if less than 15pax for lunch booking, it may be replaced with a plate meal or self-choice lunch) .
Itinerary Overview:
Jasper National Park-Medicine Lake (pass by)-Maligne Lake [Maligne Lake Cruise] (Additional fees) (90 min)- lunch stop [Maligne Lake Historical Chalet Buffet] (Additional Fees) (60min) - Maligne Canyon (30min) -The Crossing (15 min)
Day 5: Lake Louise-Moraine Lake-Yoho National Park-Emerald Lake-Banff
Lake Louise
Lake Louise is a hamlet in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks and overlooked by a stately chateau. Hiking trails wind up to the Lake Agnes Tea House for bird's-eye views. There's a canoe dock in summer, and a skating rink on the frozen lake in winter. The Lake Louise Ski Resort features a wildlife interpretive center at the top of a gondola.
MoraineLake
YohoNationalPark
Yoho National Park is in the Rocky Mountains, in eastern British Columbia, Canada. Waterfalls include Wapta Falls, on the Kicking Horse River, and towering Takakkaw Falls. A trail circles turquoise-coloured Emerald Lake, with a nearby natural stone bridge. The Lake O’Hara area contains alpine lakes, cliffs and wooded trails. Viewpoints overlook trains entering the Spiral Tunnels on Kicking Horse Pass.
Nature Bridge
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, your optioanl choice of [Grill&Bar Asian/Western set Lunch](Additional Fee), 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 today's 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 Overview:
Banff-Lake Louise (75 min)-Moraine Lake (45 min)-Lunch Stop at Lake Louise Village [Lunch at Grill & Bar] (Additional Fees) (60 min)-Yoho National Park-Emerald Lake (20 min)-Natural Bridge (15 min)
Day 6: Waterton Lake National Park-Calgary
WatertonLakeNationalPark
The golden prairies of Alberta meet the Canadian Rocky Mountains in Waterton Lakes National Park, located in the southwest corner of Alberta, adjacent to Glacier National Park in Montana, USA. Waterton Park is a one of a kind destination with a blend of unusual geology, rare wild flowers, and fascinating wildlife. While you are visiting Waterton, you might be able to spot black bears, bighorn sheep, and moose. If you are lucky, you might also be able to see the magnificent beauty of northern lights during the night.
Cameron Falls
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 12 pm to 4 pm;
Waterton Shoreline Cruise - Visit Waterton Lake and Glacier National Park in the United States (not docked) (purchase at the gate, confirmed according to cruise company’s availability): (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.
Cruises run from May to mid-October.
Day 7: Calgary - Badland - Drumheller – Calgary
Drumheller
There is a strange-shaped stone pillar attraction at the Surprise Point of the Bow River Valley in the northeast of Banff Town, also known as "Devil's Rock", is a stone pillar formed by limestone erosion from thousands of years of weathering and rain. Surrounded by lush forest and beautiful mountains, the hoodoos peak out of the trees, adding uniqueness to the scenery. The rugged shape and structure of each hoodoo seems to have a mind of its own.
Royal Tyrrell Museum
The Royal Tyrrell Museum is the largest and most comprehensive museum of paleontology in the world. This is the perfect place to visit as a whole family as you venture through the dinosaur age. The Royal Tyrrell Museum features one of the world’s largest displays of dinosaurs, and also offers a variety of fun, creative, and educational programs that bring the prehistoric past to life.
Hoodoos
Hoodoos take millions of years to form and stand 5 to 7 meters tall. Each hoodoo is a sandstone pillar resting on a thick base of shale that is capped by a large stone. Hoodoos are very fragile and can erode completely if their capstone is dislodged. The protected Hoodoos site is a guaranteed spot to see Hoodoos but smaller versions of these sandstone giants can be found all over the Badlands. The Hoodoos make a great stop on the way to the Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site in East Coulee.
Alberta and its neighbors are known as the "Three Prairie Provinces". Along 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. You're in the right place if you love to see the world’s largest dinosaur. Other nearby highlights are found along the [Hoodoo Trail] (Highway 10).
Itinerary:
Calgary-Badlands-Drumheller-Horseshoe Canyon (30 min)-Royal Tyrrell Museum (Additional fees) & Lunch stop (150 min)-Hoodoos Trail (30 min)
Drop off points：
· Banff drop off point ：Canalta Lodge
Address：545 Banff AvenueT1L 1B5, Banff, AB T1L 1B5.
· Calgary drop off point #1：Delta Calgary Downtown
Address: 209 4th Ave SE, Calgary AB T2G 0C6.
· Calgary drop off point #2：Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza
Address： 1316 33rd St NE, Calgary AB T2A 6B6.
· Calgary drop off point #3：Calgary International Airport
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 **）
-Hotel accommodations for 6 nights as listed -standard room
-Bilingual Tour Guide (English and Chinese)
-Traffic Accident Liability
-Air-conditioned vehicle
-GST (Goods and Services Tax)
-National Park Pass
-Holiday surcharge during the Stampede period
NOTE: The sequence of itineraries is subject to change without prior notice
-Meals & All Personal Expenses such as laundry, phone & travel insurance
-Driver/Tour Guide gratuity C$15/pp/day, airport pick up C$4/pp
-Refunds for costs caused by force majeure
-All add-on activity & meal options must be purchased 7 days before the tour start, and subject to availability of resources
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- Reduce the number of participants on the same booking
- Cancel the entire booking
- Change the itinerary
- Change the departure date but keep the same itinerary
1. Within 17 days of departure, there will be no refunds for changes or cancellations of an entire booking (including but not limited to: activities, meals, tickets, pre-paid items, and accommodations in the itinerary).
2. You will be charged a service fee of CAD$50 per change per booking for cancellations or modifications made more than or 17 days before departure (Refundable for activities and catering).
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- Increase the number of travelers in the itinerary（Depending on resource availability corresponding to the itinerary dates）
- Modify the name of a traveler participating in the itinerary.
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Why is Chinese listed as the first language and not English? I would like to book a tour for the future but English is our country's first language. Why is there not English only tour to choose? Please advise. Thank you
2023-09-18 11:20Please be advised that this is a bilingual tour were tour guide only speaks Chinese and English.
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I really enjoyed this tour and fantastic rockies, glacier and falls. I love it. Tour and accommodation are perfect.