Have you ever wanted to visit the majestic [Jasper National Park] – Canada's World Heritage Site? Now you can! Get ready to immerse yourself in [Columbia Icefield]. This is the perfect spot to forget all about city life and hike through [Maligne Canyon], explore [Maligne Lake] all while relaxing under the sun. It offers incredible views of the world’s largest alpine glacier and other breathtaking sights, but also provides an opportunity to experience what it feels like to ride on snow. It's a trip worth taking once in your lifetime!
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.
Day 2: Banff-Bow Lake-Peyto Lake-Columbia Icefield-Athabasca Falls
Crowfoot Glacier
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
Columbia Icefield
The Columbia Icefield is the largest ice field in the Rocky Mountains. Located in the Canadian Rockies astride the Continental Divide along the border of British Columbia and Alberta, Canada, the ice field lies partly in the northwestern tip of Banff National Park and partly in the southern end of Jasper National Park.
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.
Itinerary:
Calgary-Crowfoot Glacier (Pass by)-Bow Lake (30 min)-Peyto Lake (20 min)-Lunch Stop (Optional Western Lunch Box with additional fees)(60 min)-Columbia Icefield [Snowcoach & Skywalk] (Additional fees) (150 min)-Athabasca Falls (30 min)
Day 3: Jasper National Park-Maligne Lake-Maligne Canyon - Calgary
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, 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), 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. 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.
Please ensure that your flight departs after 10:30 pm. (**Please understand that depending on the situation, your arrival time in Calgary may be adjusted **)
Itinerary:
Jasper National Park-Medicine Lake (pass by)-Maligne Lake [Maligne Lake Cruise] (Additional fees) (90 min) - Lunch Stop (Optional Maligne Lake Historical Chalet lunch] (Additional Fees) (60min)-Maligne Canyon (30min)-The Crossing (15 min)-Calgary
Hotel accommodations for 2 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 Stampede period
NOTE: The sequence of itineraries are subject to change without prior notice
The following conditions apply to cancellations and changes:
- 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 14 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 15 days before departure (Refundable for activities and catering).
The following conditions apply to booking modifications:
- 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.
No changes will be made within 14 days before departure.
You will be charged a service fee of CAD$50 per change per booking for changes, or modifications made more than or 15 days before departure.
When modifying your booking, you may be charged for any service fees, penalties, or additional costs due to resource circumstances.
If you need to cancel or modify your booking for any reason, a bank wire fee, merchandise fee, credit card service fee, etc., will be deducted from your refund.
Any changes or cancellations must be made through email or fax. Verbal changes or cancellations are not accepted.
Cancellations and refunds are processed within 1-7 business day.
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