☆Impress you with magical sights and spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies
☆Immerse in the pristine lakes, Banff, Jasper, and Yoho to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Maligne Lake.
☆Walk through a glacial valley filled with fossils and explore an ancient lake bed teeming with life.
Day 1: Home- 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.
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.
** If pick-up service is included in the guest's itinerary, 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):
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)
Day 2: Calgary - Banff National Parks-Sulphur Mt.-Johnston Canyon-Calgary
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.
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.
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.)
Recommendations in the evening: [Banff Night Tour] (min. 2 participants, about 2 hours). You may encounter some fascinating wildlife and capture some amazing pictures of Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka just like Award winner movies - 'Brokeback Mountain' and 'The Revenant'!
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) (75 min)-Johnston Canyon (60 min)
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.
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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 as an alternative attraction) 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.
Day 4: Jasper National Park-Maligne Lake-Maligne Canyon-Banff
Maligne Lake
22km long, the majestic Maligne Lake is the second-largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. While its azure-blue waters can be cold for swimming, there are plenty of other activities to do in the Maligne Valley including hiking Bald and Opal Hills, biking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and boat tours to Spirit Island. If you are feeling exceptionally adventurous, the 44km Skyline Trail begins at Maligne Lake and finishes near the town of Jasper. Make sure to bring your camera, it's one of the most photogenic places in Jasper National Park!
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]. Next, visit [Maligne Canyon] 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. 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 Lake [Maligne Lake Cruise] (Additional fees) (90 min)-Maligne Canyon & lunch stop [Buffet lunch at Maligne Canyon or Maligne Lake] (Additional Fees) (90min)-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.
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Yoho National Park
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.
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: 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.
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：
l Calgary drop off point #1：Delta Calgary Downtown,
Address: 209 4th Ave SE, Calgary AB T2G 0C6. Please wait in the hotel lobby.
l Calgary drop off point #2：Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza，
Address： 1316 33rd St NE, Calgary AB T2A 6B6. Please wait in the hotel lobby.
l 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 **）
Meals & All Personal Expenses such as laundry, phone & travel insurance
Driver/Tour Guide gratuity C$10/pp/day, airport pick up C$4/pp
Mandatory Fee
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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excursion starts in calgary and ends in calgary .the trip it is done by bus
you gave eight day trips on the same route i am intersted in the period 12 september -1 october the trip includes bus and hotel
thank you and i am waiting for the answer at email ioland1951@gmail.com
adrian angelovici
Dear Adrian,
Thanks for your inquiry. We do not have 8-day tour currently. You can consider to book the 6-day tour 6-Day Tour Best of the Rockies, Banff, Jasper, Yoho, and Drumheller tour form Calgary
https://www.takeyourtrip.com/product-8944.htm
In Septepmber it operates every Tuesday and Saturday. To make a reservation online, simply click Book Now button, and select the tour date and time to proceed. After you complete the payment, we will start to process the booking and email you back with the order status update within 2 days.
Do you conduct any 6 days banff tour around 3rd week of October?
2023-08-08 13:16Dear Suwaluck,
Thank you for your interest in TakeYour Trip
This tour will depart every Monday, Friday of the month.
Please follow the link below for the available tour that will depart on the 9th of October.
https://www.takeyourtrip.com/product-8943.htm
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