Itinerary
- Day 1
Calgary
You'll arrive in Calgary and arrange your transfer to the hotel. Airport pickups are available from 9:00AM to 9:00PM every 2 hours, so depending on your arrival time, you might have the afternoon to yourself. If you get in before 1:00PM, there are optional tours available, or you can simply explore the city at your own pace and get settled.
- Start point
- Calgary International Airport (YYC), 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8X5, Canada (Calgary Airport Level 1 Exit 7 - Information centre, 09:00 - 21:00)
Optional Activities
- Calgary City Tour (3 hours) - guided tour from historic sites to modern buildings, includes guide service, transportation, and admission
- CrossIron Mill Outlet Shopping Tours (5 hours) - explore Alberta's biggest one-level shopping centre
- The Calgary Zoo with Public Transportation Ticket/Admission - see almost 900 animals including gorillas, hippos, grizzly bears, penguins, red pandas, and Amur tigers
Landmarks Calgary Zoo CrossIron Mills - Day 2
Lake Louise - Yoho National Park
Start the day at Lake Louise with snowshoeing around the famous turquoise lake named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, which takes about 20 minutes with rentals included. Next, you'll explore Yoho National Park. There's the Spiral Tunnel engineering marvel to pass through, Emerald Lake with its green color (around 30 minutes to walk), and the Natural Bridge formed by water erosion (about 15 minutes). It's a full day of seeing different landscapes and geological features.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast included (compulsory selection))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Aspen Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Lake Louise visit and photo stop (approximately 120 minutes)
- Snowshoeing experience with rental included (approximately 20 minutes)
- Yoho National Park exploration
- Spiral Tunnel viewing (pass through)
- Emerald Lake stop (approximately 30 minutes)
- Natural Bridge viewing (approximately 15 minutes)
Optional Activities
- Deluxe Lunch at Chateau Lake Louise - optional group meal available
Landmarks Lake Louise Yoho National Park Spiral Tunnel Emerald Lake Natural Bridge 
- Day 3
Lake Louise - Abraham Lake
Spend approximately 2 hours at Lake Louise Ski Resort if you're interested in skiing, where there are over 100 runs for different skill levels. If skiing isn't your thing, you can have leisure time by the lake or try tubing, sightseeing gondola rides, or even a helicopter tour. Later in the day, head to Abraham Lake, which is known for its rare frozen methane bubbles visible beneath the ice surface during winter months.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast included (compulsory selection))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Aspen Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Lake Louise Ski Resort visit (approximately 2 hours) - leisure time if not participating in optional activities
- Abraham Lake viewing
Optional Activities
- Tubing at Lake Louise Ski Resort - fun winter activity suitable for all ages
- Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola - breathtaking panoramic views from the mountain
- Heli Tour - scenic helicopter flight over Canadian Rockies (approximately 20 minutes flight time)
- Banff Upper Hot Springs (seasonal - November to December & after early-March only) - outdoor mineral-rich hot springs within Banff National Park (approximately 60 minutes). Will be replaced by Cave & Basin if unavailable. Admission not included; tickets purchased on-site. Bathing suit required.
- Cave & Basin (alternative to Banff Upper Hot Springs if unavailable)
- Scenic drive along Icefields Parkway with photo stops at Bow Lake and Peyto Lake (if Lake Louise Ski Resort closed)
- Ski Lessons at Lake Louise (seasonal - November to December & after early-March only) - professional instruction available in group or private lessons
Landmarks Lake Louise Ski Resort Abraham Lake Bow Lake Peyto Lake 
- Day 4
Banff
Start your day by heading up Sulphur Mountain on the gondola, where you'll get panoramic views stretching across the park and the surrounding peaks. After coming back down, walk through Johnston Canyon or Marble Canyon depending on conditions and what you're in the mood for - both have scenic trails with ice formations to check out. Stop by Bow Falls and Surprise Corner for some great photo spots, then swing by the Hoodoos if you have time. Back in Banff Town, spend the afternoon or evening browsing the shops and grabbing dinner at one of the local restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Aspen Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Banff National Park
- Johnston Canyon hiking trail or Marble Canyon scenic walk
- Bow Falls viewing
- Surprise Corner viewing
- Hoodoos viewing
- Banff Town exploration
Optional Activities
- Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola - 360° views (approximately 90 minutes)
- Canyon Ice walk
Landmarks Banff National Park Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola Johnston Canyon Marble Canyon Bow Falls Surprise Corner Hoodoos Banff Town - Day 5
Banff to Jasper
Your transfer from Banff to Jasper is included in the itinerary. Once you arrive at your Jasper hotel, the day is yours to do as you like. If you're interested in something specific, there's the Planetarium Experience available (Jasper sits in the world's largest accessible dark sky preserve), or you could head out for happy hours at Jasper Brewing Company. Otherwise, just wander around and get a feel for the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast included (compulsory selection))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Whistlers Inn Hotel / Lobstick Lodge or Similar)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Banff to Jasper
Optional Activities
- Planetarium Experience - live virtual tour of Jasper in a dome theatre with astronomy experts (reservation required)
- Pub Happy Hours - sample classic cocktails or Jasper Brewing Company beer (reservation required)
Landmarks Jasper National Park - Day 6
Jasper
Spend your day in Jasper doing winter activities or exploring town on foot. Free equipment rental is available for outdoor activities subject to availability. You could try fat biking through the forests and mountains, ice walking through frozen canyons with ice sculptures, or take it easier with happy hours at local spots. Alternatively, just walk around Jasper sampling local food and beer while checking out what the town has to offer.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast included (compulsory selection))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Whistlers Inn Hotel / Lobstick Lodge or Similar)
Included Activities
- Outdoor winter activities participation (free equipment rental available, subject to availability)
- Jasper town roaming
Optional Activities
- Fat Bike - enjoy Canada's fastest growing winter sport through different forests and mountains (reservation required)
- Canyon Ice Walk - ice walk along frozen canyon floor through ice sculptures (reservation required)
- Pub Happy Hours - sample classic cocktails or Jasper Brewing Company beer (reservation required)
- Planetarium Experience - live virtual tour of Jasper in a dome theatre with astronomy experts; Jasper is the world's largest accessible dark sky preserve (reservation required)
Landmarks Jasper National Park Jasper town - Day 7
Jasper to Vancouver (VIA Train)
Make your way to Jasper VIA Train Station and board your VIA Rail journey heading to Vancouver. As the train leaves Jasper National Park, you'll see Mt. Robson on your left with views of the Canadian Rockies. The train stops in Kamloops, BC for a 30-minute break before continuing onward to Vancouver.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast included (compulsory selection))
- Accommodation
- (VIA Rail (Economy Class Seats))
Included Activities
- VIA Rail train journey from Jasper to Vancouver with Mt. Robson viewpoint
- 30-minute stop in Kamloops, BC
Optional Activities
- Upgrade to Sleeper or Cabin class - more comfortable and relaxed trip on the train (extra fees apply)
Landmarks Mt. Robson Jasper VIA Train Station Kamloops, BC - Day 8
Vancouver
Your train arrives at Vancouver Pacific Center around 8:00AM. After disembarking, you'll have time to take in the scenery around the station and the greater Vancouver area, with British Columbia's mountains, waterfront, rainforests, and fishing villages nearby to explore based on your interests and remaining time.
- End point
- 1150 Station Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 4C7, Canada (Pacific Central Station)
Landmarks Vancouver Pacific Center Train Station
