Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Calgary
Calgary- Start point
- 2000 Airport Road NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 6W5, Canada (Calgary International Airport (YYC), Arrivals Level, Exit 7 (near the Visitor Information Centre). Every 2 hours; advance reservation required, 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 historic landmarks and modern architecture with guide service, transportation, and admission fees
- Crossiron Mill Outlet Shopping Tour (4 hours) - discover Alberta's biggest one-level shopping centre with transportation included
- Calgary Zoo - explore nearly 900 animals from around the world with admission and round-trip transit tickets included
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 - photo stop overlooking Banff Avenue and Cascade Mountain (approximately 20-minute stop)
- Bow Falls - wide cascading waterfall near Banff Springs Hotel (approximately 30-minute stop)
- Surprise Corner - scenic viewpoint of Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel framed by mountains (approximately 15-minute stop)
- Hoodoos - natural rock formations (approximately 15-minute stop)
- Banff Town Exploration - free time in charming alpine community with shops, galleries, cafés and restaurants (approximately 90-minute stop)
Optional Activities
- Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola - scenic ride with panoramic Rocky Mountain views, boardwalk trails, observation decks, and interactive exhibits (approximately 90-minute stop)
- Cave and Basin National Historic Site - natural hot springs, historic cave, and exhibits about origins of Banff National Park (approximately 30-minute stop)
- Optional group meal at lunch
Landmarks Banff Sulphur Mountain Cascade of Time Garden Cave and Basin National Historic Site Bow Falls Surprise Corner Hoodoos Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Banff Town - 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 1, 2026 to April 8, 2027)
- Adult Group Beginner Ski Lessons at Lake Louise Ski Resort (Levels 1-2) - Half-Day 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM or Full-Day 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM (includes beginner-area lift ticket and ski equipment; transportation not included but complimentary ski shuttle service available)
- Lake Louise Ski Resort Lift Tickets and Equipment Rental (available at additional cost)
- Optional 1-Day Snow Day Tour - Banff Winter Escape (November-December and March-April 2027) - includes Lake Louise Ski Resort with optional snow tubing or Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola (additional fees), Banff Upper Hot Springs with optional admission (additional fees), and Lake Louise with scenic stops
- Optional 1-Day Snow Day Tour with Abraham Lake (January-February 2027, subject to weather) - includes Lake Louise Ski Resort with optional activities, Abraham Lake with frozen methane bubbles, and optional 20-minute scenic helicopter tour (additional fees, advance booking required)
Landmarks Lake Louise Ski Resort Johnston Canyon Banff Upper Hot Springs Abraham Lake - Day 4
Banff to Lake Louise to Yoho
Banff to Lake Louise to Yoho- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn & Suits Calgary Airport, Four Points by Sheraton Calgary Airport or Similar)
Included Activities
- Lake Louise - stroll along lakeshore and capture photos (approximately 2-hour stop)
- Yoho National Park - scenic drive through the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Spiral Tunnel - historic 1909 engineering feat featuring railroad spiral formations (pass through)
- Emerald Lake - glacier-fed lake in Yoho National Park (approximately 20-minute stop)
- Natural Bridge - natural rock formation created by Kicking Horse River (approximately 15-minute stop)
- Vermillion Lakes - scenic winter retreat with Mount Rundle reflections (approximately 20-minute stop)
Optional Activities
- Optional group meal at Chateau Lake Louise - Deluxe Lunch (Buffet or Set Menu with options: Beef/Chicken/Vegetable)
Landmarks Lake Louise Victoria Glacier Yoho National Park Spiral Tunnel Emerald Lake Natural Bridge Kicking Horse River Vermillion Lakes Mount Rundle Chateau Lake Louise - Day 5
Calgary to Yellowknife
Calgary to Yellowknife- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nova Inn, Quality Inn or Similar)
Included Activities
- Professional fitting for rental winter clothing and snow boots (November to March)
Optional Activities
- Aurora Hunting experience - guided tours to search for Northern Lights across different locations (typically 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM)
Landmarks Yellowknife - Day 6
Yellowknife
Yellowknife- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nova Inn, Quality Inn or Similar)
Included Activities
- Yellowknife City Tour - guided tour (approximately 2 hours) including:
- - Welcome to Yellowknife Sign - iconic photo stop
- - Yellowknife Visitor Centre - collect North of 60 Arrival Certificate and Yellowknife pin
- - Old Town scenic drive - historic Gold Rush area with colorful cabins and Great Slave Lake shoreline (pass-by)
- - Bush Pilots Monument - panoramic views over Yellowknife and Great Slave Lake
Optional Activities
- Aurora Hunting expedition - guided tours tracking Northern Lights across various lakes and scenic spots with cozy basecamp option (typically 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM, subject to weather)
Landmarks Welcome to Yellowknife Sign Yellowknife Visitor Centre Yellowknife Old Town Great Slave Lake Bush Pilots Monument - Day 7
Yellowknife
Yellowknife- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nova Inn, Quality Inn or Similar)
Optional Activities
- Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre - free-admission museum exploring history, culture, and wildlife of Northwest Territories including Indigenous heritage, Gold Rush, Arctic wildlife
- Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly - visit the home of Consensus Government and learn about political history and Indigenous-inspired architecture
- NWT Diamond Centre - discover how Canadian diamonds are mined, cut, and polished in the 'Diamond Capital of North America'
- Fur Trade Exhibit - learn about the Fur Trade and its cultural and historical importance to Indigenous communities and northern Canada
- Aurora Hunting expedition - guided tours tracking Northern Lights across various lakes and scenic spots with cozy basecamp option (typically 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM, subject to weather)
Landmarks Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly NWT Diamond Centre - Day 8
Yellowknife to Hometown
Yellowknife to Hometown- End point
- 100 Idaa Road, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 3T2, Canada (Yellowknife Airport (YZF), 11:00 - 23:00)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to Yellowknife Airport
