Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Calgary
Calgary- Start point
- 2000 Airport Road NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 6W5, Canada (Meeting place at the Calgary International Airport, Arrival Hall Exit 7 (near 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 from historic sites to modern buildings, includes guide service, transportation, and admission
- CrossIron Mill Outlet Shopping Tour (4 hours) - discover Alberta's largest one-level shopping centre
- Calgary Zoo - view approximately 900 animals including gorillas, hippos, grizzly bears, penguins, red pandas, and amur tigers
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 - colorful flowers, terraced landscaping, and mountain views (approximately 20 minutes)
- Bow Falls - wide, cascading waterfall near Banff Springs Hotel, famous filming location (approximately 15 minutes)
- Surprise Corner - scenic viewpoint of Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel framed by mountains (approximately 15 minutes)
- Hoodoos - sedimentary rock formations and natural obstacles (approximately 15 minutes)
- Banff Town exploration - charming alpine community with shops, galleries, cafés and restaurants (approximately 90 minutes)
Optional Activities
- Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola - scenic ride with breathtaking panoramic Rocky Mountain views, boardwalk trails, observation decks, and interactive exhibits (approximately 90 minutes)
- Cave and Basin National Historic Site - birthplace of Canada's national park system, natural hot springs, historic cave, and exhibits (approximately 30 minutes)
Landmarks Banff National Park Banff Sulphur Mountain Cascade of Time Garden Cave and Basin National Historic Site Bow Falls Surprise Corner Hoodoos Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel 
- 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 5, 2026 to April 8, 2027)
- Lake Louise Ski Lessons & Lift Tickets (Half-day lesson: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM; Full-day lesson: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM with one-hour break included)
- 1-Day Abraham Lake Tour including Lake Louise Ski Resort, Tubing, Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola, Abraham Lake (Ice Bubbles), and optional Heli Tour (Seasonal: January–Early March 2027 only)
- 1-Day Banff Winter Escape Tour including Lake Louise Ski Resort, optional Tubing, optional Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola, optional Banff Upper Hot Springs, and Lake Minnewanka (Mid-March–April 2027)
Landmarks Johnston Canyon Lake Louise Lake Louise Ski Resort Abraham Lake Banff Upper Hot Springs Lake Minnewanka 
- Day 4
Banff to Yoho
Banff 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 - turquoise glacier-fed lake with mountain backdrop, perfect for photography and walks (approximately 2 hours)
- Yoho National Park scenic drive - western slopes of Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Spiral Tunnel - engineering feat completed in 1909, pass through historic double spiral tunnel forming figure-eight pattern (pass through)
- Emerald Lake - glacier-fed lake with distinctive greenish hue from glacial rock flour (approximately 20 minutes)
- Natural Bridge - waterfall-carved rock formation shaped by erosive water forces (approximately 15 minutes)
- Vermillion Lakes - peaceful winter retreat just outside Banff with Mount Rundle reflections (approximately 20 minutes)
Optional Activities
- Deluxe Lunch at Chateau Lake Louise - optional group meal (buffet or set menu; beef, chicken, or vegetable options depending on availability)
Landmarks Lake Louise Yoho National Park Spiral Tunnel Emerald Lake Natural Bridge 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 winter clothing and snow boots fitting (November to March)
- Aurora Hunting experience - tracking Northern Lights in the wilderness (typically 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM)
- Warm Wooden Cabin basecamp - access to complimentary hot coffee, tea, and snacks during aurora wait
Landmarks Yellowknife 
- Day 6
Yellowknife
Yellowknife- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nova Inn, Quality Inn or Similar)
Included Activities
- Yellowknife City Discovery Tour (approximately 2 hours) - guided exploration of city highlights
- Welcome to Yellowknife Sign - iconic photo stop
- Yellowknife Visitor Centre - collect North of 60 Arrival Certificate and signature pin, browse local exhibits
- Old Town scenic drive/pass-by - historic 1930s Gold Rush area with colorful cabins and Great Slave Lake shoreline
- Bush Pilots Monument - panoramic lookout point honoring bush pilots who developed Canada's North
- Aurora Hunting experience - tracking Northern Lights in the wilderness (typically 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM)
- Warm Wooden Cabin basecamp - access to complimentary hot coffee, tea, and snacks during aurora wait
Landmarks Welcome to Yellowknife Sign Yellowknife Visitor Centre Old Town Yellowknife Great Slave Lake Bush Pilots Monument 
- Day 7
Yellowknife
Yellowknife- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nova Inn, Quality Inn or Similar)
Included Activities
- Aurora Hunting experience - tracking Northern Lights in the wilderness (typically 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM)
- Warm Wooden Cabin basecamp - access to complimentary hot coffee, tea, and snacks during aurora wait
Optional Activities
- Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre - free-admission museum exploring history, culture, wildlife of Northwest Territories, Indigenous heritage, Gold Rush, Arctic wildlife exhibits
- Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly - visit home of Consensus Government, learn political history, view ceremonial Chamber with Mace and Indigenous-inspired architecture
- NWT Diamond Centre - learn about Yellowknife as 'Diamond Capital of North America', explore diamond mining, cutting, and polishing processes
- Fur Trade Exhibit - learn about fur trade history, traditional trapping tools, cultural and historical importance to Indigenous communities and northern Canada
Landmarks Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly NWT Diamond Centre - Day 8
Yellowknife to Home
Yellowknife to Home- 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 (YZF)
Landmarks Yellowknife Airport
