Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Calgary
Calgary- Start point
- Calgary International Airport (YYC), 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8X5, Canada (Calgary Airport Arrival Level 1 Exit 7-Information centre, 09:00 - 21:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA / Four Points by Sheraton Calgary Airport or Similar)
Optional Activities
- Calgary City Tour (3 hours) - guided exploration from historic sites to modern buildings, includes guide service, transportation, and admission
- CrossIron Mill Outlet Shopping Tour (5 hours) - discover Alberta's biggest one-level shopping centre
- Calgary Zoo visit with public transportation ticket and admission - see approximately 900 animals including gorillas, hippos, grizzly bears, penguins, red pandas, and amur tigers
Landmarks CrossIron Mill Calgary Zoo - Day 2
Calgary to Banff
Calgary to Banff- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Aspen Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Cascade of Time Garden visit - colorful flowers, terraced landscaping, and mountain views (approximately 20 minutes)
- Bow Falls visit - wide cascading waterfall near Banff Springs Hotel (approximately 15 minutes)
- Surprise Corner visit - scenic viewpoint with view of Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel framed by mountains (approximately 15 minutes)
- Hoodoos visit - sedimentary rock formations with tower-like natural obstacles (approximately 15 minutes)
- Banff Town exploration - free time in alpine community with shops, galleries, cafés, and restaurants (approximately 90 minutes)
Optional Activities
- Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola ride - scenic ride with breathtaking panoramic views of Rocky Mountains, boardwalk trails, observation decks, and interactive exhibits (approximately 90 minutes)
- Cave and Basin National Historic Site - natural hot springs, historic cave, and exhibits about origins of Banff National Park (approximately 30 minutes)
Landmarks Banff National Park Bow Falls Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Cascade of Time Garden 
- Day 3
Banff
Banff- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Aspen Lodge or similar)
Optional Activities
- Banff Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride (available December 20, 2026 to March 9, 2027)
- Johnston Canyon Icewalk (available December 5, 2026 to April 8, 2027)
- Lake Louise Ski Lessons & Lift Tickets (additional cost, transportation not included) - includes lift ticket and equipment rental; half-day lesson 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM or full-day lesson 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- 1-Day Abraham Lake Tour (seasonal January to early March 2027) - includes Lake Louise Ski Resort, tubing, Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola (optional, purchase on-site), Abraham Lake ice bubbles viewing, and heli tour option
- 1-Day Banff Winter Escape Tour (mid-March to April 2027) - includes Lake Louise Ski Resort, tubing (optional, purchase on-site), Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola (optional, purchase on-site), Banff Upper Hot Springs (optional, purchase on-site), and Lake Minnewanka
- Forest trail walks
- Lakeshore walks
- Local museum visits
- Dining at international restaurants
- Pub visits
Landmarks Lake Louise Lake Louise Ski Resort Johnston Canyon Abraham Lake Banff Upper Hot Springs Lake Minnewanka 
- Day 4
Banff to Lake Louise to Yoho
Banff to Lake Louise to Yoho- End point
- Calgary International Airport (YYC), 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8X5, Canada (Calgary Airport/Banff Drop, 19:00 - 19:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Lake Louise visit - turquoise lake nestled in Canadian Rockies with mountain backdrop (approximately 2 hours)
- Yoho National Park scenic drive - travel through western slopes of Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Spiral Tunnel viewing - pass through two spiral tunnels completed in 1909, an engineering feat where railroad forms figure-eight crossing beneath itself
- Emerald Lake visit - glacier-fed lake with distinctive greenish hue from glacial rock flour suspended in water (approximately 20 minutes)
- Natural Bridge visit - natural rock formation sculpted by water erosion (approximately 15 minutes)
- Vermillion Lakes visit - peaceful winter retreat outside Banff with views of Mount Rundle reflected in patches of open water among frozen landscape (approximately 20 minutes)
Optional Activities
- Deluxe Lunch at Chateau Lake Louise - optional group meal available for additional cost
Landmarks Lake Louise Yoho National Park Emerald Lake Natural Bridge Vermillion Lakes Mount Rundle 
