Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Calgary
Calgary- Start point
- Calgary International Airport (YYC), 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8X5, Canada (Arrivals Level, Door 7, 09:00 - 21:00)
- Accommodation
- (Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA / Four Points by Sheraton Calgary Airport or Similar)
Optional Activities
- Calgary City Tour - 3 hours guided tour of highlights from historic landmarks to modern architecture (includes guide, transportation, admission fees)
- Heritage Park - 3-hour visit to Canada's second-largest living history museum with historic buildings and interactive exhibits (includes transportation and admission fees)
- CrossIron Mills Outlet Shopping Tour - 4-hour shopping experience at Alberta's largest single-level shopping centre with outlet stores and popular brands (transportation included)
- Calgary Zoo - Self-paced wildlife viewing of nearly 900 animals including gorillas, hippos, grizzly bears, penguins, red pandas, and Amur tigers (includes admission and round-trip public transit tickets)
Landmarks Calgary Zoo Heritage Park Historical Village CrossIron Mills - Day 2
Lake Louise - Moraine Lake - Yoho National Park - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge
Lake Louise - Moraine Lake - Yoho National Park - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
- Accommodation
- (Banff Aspen Lodge or Similar)
Included Activities
- Lake Louise - approximately 2-hour stop to stroll lakeshore and view Victoria Glacier
- Moraine Lake or Vermilion Lakes - approximately 60-minute stop (Moraine Lake seasonal June to early October; if inaccessible replaced with Vermilion Lakes)
- Yoho National Park - exploration of the national park on Western slopes of Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Spiral Tunnel - pass through the historic 1909 engineering feat featuring two spiral tunnels crossing beneath themselves
- Emerald Lake - approximately 20-minute stop to view glacier-fed lake with distinctive greenish hue
- Natural Bridge - approximately 15-minute stop to view natural rock formation sculpted by water erosion
Optional Activities
- Deluxe Lunch at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - optional group lunch available at additional cost
Landmarks Lake Louise Moraine Lake Valley of the Ten Peaks Yoho National Park Spiral Tunnel Emerald Lake Natural Bridge Victoria Glacier Vermilion Lakes - Day 3
Icefields Parkway - Columbia Icefield - Athabasca Falls - Jasper
Icefields Parkway - Columbia Icefield - Athabasca Falls - Jasper- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Whistlers Inn Hotel or Lobstick Lodge or Similar)
Included Activities
- Icefields Parkway - drive through 232 km scenic highway through Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Bow Lake - drive through with commentary viewing glacier-fed lake and Bow River headwaters
- Athabasca Falls - approximately 30-minute stop to view powerful waterfall and rocky landscape
Optional Activities
- Columbia Icefield Adventure - approximately 3.5-hour stop featuring Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier and Glacier Skywalk views (seasonal early May to early October; additional fees apply)
- Optional Group Lunch Meal - available at additional cost
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Bow Lake Columbia Icefield Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre Athabasca Glacier Glacier Skywalk Athabasca Falls Jasper - Day 4
Jasper - Maligne Lake - Maligne Canyon - The Crossing - Peyto Lake - Banff
Jasper - Maligne Lake - Maligne Canyon - The Crossing - Peyto Lake - Banff- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
- Accommodation
- (Banff Aspen Lodge or Similar)
Included Activities
- Maligne Lake - approximately 100-minute stop at largest natural lake in Canadian Rockies surrounded by mountain scenery
- Maligne Canyon - approximately 30-minute stop to explore dramatic limestone formations and geological wonders
- Medicine Lake - drive through viewing glacial meltwater-fed lake (replacement if Maligne Canyon inaccessible)
- Crowfoot Glacier - drive through with commentary viewing glacier named for distinctive crow's-foot shape
- Peyto Lake - approximately 20-minute stop to view glacier-fed lake with vibrant turquoise waters
Optional Activities
- Maligne Lake Cruise - scenic boat tour to experience lake's beauty up close (seasonal late May to early October; additional fees apply)
- Optional Group Lunch Meal - available at additional cost
Landmarks Maligne Lake Maligne Canyon Medicine Lake Crowfoot Glacier Peyto Lake Waterfowl Lake The Crossing - Day 5
Banff
Banff- End point
- Calgary International Airport (YYC), 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8X5, Canada (Banff/ Calgary/ Calgary Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Johnston Canyon - approximately 60-minute stop for scenic walk along forested trails and canyon-side walkways with limestone cliffs and waterfalls
- Bow Falls - approximately 15-minute stop to view picturesque cascading waterfall near Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
- Surprise Corner - approximately 15-minute stop for viewpoint featuring Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and Sulphur Mountain
- Hoodoos - approximately 15-minute stop to view unique natural rock formations shaped by erosion
- Banff Town - approximately 90-minute stop to explore charming town with shops, restaurants, and mountain views along Banff Avenue
Optional Activities
- Banff Gondola - optional scenic gondola ride to Sulphur Mountain summit (approximately 90-minute stop) with panoramic views of Canadian Rockies, summit boardwalk, observation decks, and interactive exhibits (additional fees apply; not included in tour package; must be booked separately)
- Optional Group Lunch Meal - available at additional cost
- Banff Photo & Wildlife Night Tour - 2.5-hour optional tour (available mid-May to mid-September; minimum 4 participants required; additional fees apply)
Landmarks Banff National Park Sulphur Mountain Johnston Canyon Bow Falls Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Surprise Corner Banff Hoodoos Banff Avenue Banff Gondola
