Itinerary
- Day 1
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 (West Yellowstone area hotel)
Optional Activities
- Calgary City Tour - guided 3-hour exploration of historic and modern city landmarks, includes guide service, transportation, and admission
- CrossIron Mill Outlet Shopping Tour - 5-hour visit to Alberta's largest one-level shopping centre
- Calgary Zoo with Public Transportation Ticket/Admission - see almost 900 animals from around the world including gorillas, hippos, grizzly bears, penguins, red pandas, and amur tigers
Landmarks Calgary Zoo CrossIron Mills - Day 2
Calgary to Banff National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Aspen Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Banff National Park - Canada's first national park
- Bow Falls - historic waterfall location from the 1960s film 'The River of No Return' (15-minute stop)
- Surprise Corner - scenic viewpoint of Banff Castle in the Rockies (15-minute stop)
- Hoodoos - distinctive sedimentary rock formations (15-minute stop)
- Banff Town exploration - shops and restaurants (90-minute stop)
Optional Activities
- Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola - 360-degree view of Banff (approximately 90-minute stop) [Note: Closed for maintenance November 10-21, 2025; will be replaced by other sightseeing places]
- Johnston Canyon hiking - one of the most popular hiking trails with stunning waterfalls and rugged rock walls, transforms into ice wonderland in winter with frozen waterfalls, approximately 60 minutes [Free crampon provided, weather dependent; will be replaced by Cave and Basin if closed]
- Marble Canyon - striking marble rock formations with crystal-clear turquoise waters in Kootenay National Park, scenic walks along the canyon, approximately 30 minutes [Free crampon provided, weather dependent; will be replaced by Cave and Basin if closed]
Landmarks Banff National Park Bow Falls Surprise Corner Hoodoos Johnston Canyon Marble Canyon Banff Sulphur Mountain 
- Day 3
Banff to Lake Louise - Yoho National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Aspen Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Lake Louise - world-famous glacial lake with turquoise waters and Victoria Glacier backdrop, explore shoreline and grounds of Fairmont Château (approximately 2 hours)
- Yoho National Park - scenic drive through park with dramatic rock walls, waterfalls, and alpine meadows
- Spiral Tunnels - innovative railway engineering where trains spiral upward inside mountain (pass through with commentary)
- Emerald Lake - largest of Yoho's 61 lakes with distinctive emerald-colored waters from glacial meltwater (approximately 20 minutes)
- Natural Bridge - rock formation over Kicking Horse River demonstrating water erosion (approximately 15 minutes)
- Vermillion Lakes - peaceful winter retreat with views of Mount Rundle reflected in open water patches (approximately 20 minutes)
Optional Activities
- Deluxe Lunch at Chateau Lake Louise - optional group meal
Landmarks Lake Louise Victoria Glacier Yoho National Park Spiral Tunnels Emerald Lake Natural Bridge Vermillion Lakes 
- Day 4
Lake Louise - Canadian Rockies Winter Activities
- 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
Included Activities
- Lake Louise Ski Resort - largest ski area in Canada with over 100 ski runs for all skill levels, option to purchase lift tickets and rent equipment on-site (approximately 2 hours) [If resort not open, replaced with scenic drive along Icefields Parkway with photo stops at Bow Lake and Peyto Lake]
- Abraham Lake - striking man-made lake famous for rare frozen methane bubbles trapped beneath icy surface
Optional Activities
- Tubing at Lake Louise - fun winter activity suitable for all ages, slide down snowy slopes on inflatable tube
- Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola - ride up mountain for panoramic views of snow-covered landscape and surrounding peaks
- Heli Tour - scenic helicopter flight over majestic peaks of Canadian Rockies, flight time approximately 20 minutes
- Banff Upper Hot Springs - relax in outdoor hot springs within Banff National Park with naturally heated mineral-rich waters and snowy mountain views (approximately 60 minutes, admission not included, purchase on-site, bring bathing suit) [Available November to December and after early-March; replaced by Cave & Basin if unavailable]
- Ski Lessons at Lake Louise - professional ski instruction (November to December and after early-March departures) including: Group Lesson (Ages 13+) Beginner Package Level 1-2 only with learning area lift ticket and rental equipment, duration 2 hours (1:00 PM-3:00 PM); Private Lesson tailored instruction for up to 5 participants, duration 2 hours (1:00 PM-3:00 PM), lift tickets and rental equipment not included
Landmarks Lake Louise Ski Resort Abraham Lake Banff Upper Hot Springs Bow Lake Peyto Lake Icefields Parkway 
