Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Calgary
Calgary- Start point
- Calgary International Airport (YYC), 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8X5, Canada (Arrivals Level, Exit 7 (near the Visitor 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 of Calgary's highlights, historic landmarks, and modern architecture; includes tour guide, transportation, and admission fees
- Heritage Park (3.5 hours) - Canada's second-largest living history museum with historic buildings and interactive exhibits; includes transportation and admission fees
- CrossIron Mills Outlet Shopping Tour (4 hours) - shopping at Alberta's largest single-level shopping centre; transportation included
- Calgary Zoo - explore wildlife exhibits including gorillas, hippos, grizzly bears, penguins, red pandas, and Amur tigers; includes admission and round-trip public transit tickets
Landmarks Calgary Zoo CrossIron Mills Heritage Park Historical Village - Day 2
Waterton National Park - Waterton Town - Cameron Falls - Redrock Canyon
Waterton National Park - Waterton Town - Cameron Falls - Redrock Canyon- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA / Four Points by Sheraton Calgary Airport or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Waterton Town - explore the charming lakeside town with local shops and cafés, enjoying views of Waterton Lake and surrounding mountains (approximately 60-minute stop)
- Cameron Falls - discover the scenic waterfall with crystal-clear mountain water cascading over ancient rock formations (approximately 15-minute stop)
- Red Rock Canyon - explore the scenic canyon known for its striking red and green rock formations with a short walk along the canyon trail (approximately 30-minute stop)
- Waterton Bison Paddock - scenic drive to observe plains bison roaming across open grasslands with mountain scenery (approximately 15-minute stop)
Landmarks Waterton Lakes National Park Cameron Falls Red Rock Canyon Waterton Bison Paddock - Day 3
Banff National Park - Sulphur Mountain - Johnston Canyon - Bow Falls - Surprise Corner - Hoodoos - Banff Town - Calgary
Banff National Park - Sulphur Mountain - Johnston Canyon - Bow Falls - Surprise Corner - Hoodoos - Banff Town - Calgary- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Aspen Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Johnston Canyon - scenic walk along forested trails and canyon-side walkways surrounded by limestone cliffs, rushing waterfalls, and mountain scenery (approximately 60-minute stop)
- Bow Falls - discover the picturesque waterfall near Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel with views of the Bow River (approximately 15-minute stop)
- Surprise Corner - enjoy breathtaking views of Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel with Sulphur Mountain in the background, ideal for photography (approximately 15-minute stop)
- Hoodoos - discover unique natural rock formations shaped by thousands of years of erosion, with scenic mountain views (approximately 15-minute stop)
- Banff Town - stroll along Banff Avenue with shops, restaurants, and cafés while enjoying spectacular mountain views (approximately 90-minute stop)
Optional Activities
- Banff Gondola - scenic ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain with breathtaking panoramic views, summit boardwalk, observation decks, and interactive exhibits (approximately 90-minute stop); not included in tour package, must be booked separately at additional cost
- Optional Group Lunch Meal - deluxe lunch options available at additional cost
Landmarks Banff National Park Sulphur Mountain Johnston Canyon Bow Falls Surprise Corner Hoodoos Banff Avenue Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Day 4
Icefields Parkway - Columbia Icefield - Peyto Lake
Icefields Parkway - Columbia Icefield - Peyto Lake- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Aspen Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Icefields Parkway - drive along one of Canada's most scenic highways with views of towering peaks, ancient glaciers, pristine lakes, and sweeping valleys (drive through)
- Bow Lake - admire the scenic beauty of this glacier-fed lake in the Canadian Rockies (drive through with commentary)
- Crowfoot Glacier - observe the distinctive crow's-foot shaped glacier and its gradual retreat due to climate change (drive through with commentary)
- Peyto Lake - discover the stunning glacier-fed lake famous for its vibrant turquoise waters created by fine glacial rock particles, with views of surrounding mountains (approximately 20-minute stop)
Optional Activities
- Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer - ride aboard a specially designed Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier (approximately 3.5-hour stop); available at additional cost
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Bow Lake Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Crowfoot Glacier Peyto Lake - Day 5
Lake Louise - Moraine Lake - Yoho National Park - Spiral Tunnels - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge
Lake Louise - Moraine Lake - Yoho National Park - Spiral Tunnels - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge- 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
- Lake Louise - discover the iconic lake with stunning turquoise waters, majestic mountain scenery, and Victoria Glacier views; stroll along the lakeshore and capture photos (approximately 2-hour stop)
- Moraine Lake - explore the breathtaking turquoise lake nestled in the Valley of the Ten Peaks with towering peaks and spectacular natural beauty (approximately 60-minute stop)
- Spiral Tunnels - pass through the remarkable engineering feat where the railroad forms two spirals crossing beneath itself twice, almost forming a figure eight, completed in 1909 to achieve a grade at or below 2.2%
- Emerald Lake - discover the glacier-fed lake with distinctive greenish hue created by glacial rock flour suspended in the water (approximately 20-minute stop)
- Natural Bridge - observe the rock formation sculpted by erosive forces of rushing water, a powerful example of water's influence on landscape (approximately 15-minute stop)
Optional Activities
- Optional Group Lunch - deluxe lunch at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise or other group meal options available at additional cost; advance reservation required and subject to availability
Landmarks Lake Louise Victoria Glacier Moraine Lake Valley of the Ten Peaks Yoho National Park Spiral Tunnels Emerald Lake Natural Bridge Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Vermilion Lakes
