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4-Day Tour: 1 Night at Fairmont Hot Springs, Explore Banff, Yoho & Jasper National Parks, Visit Six Iconic Lakes, Walk Columbia Icefield, Banff Cable Car

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4-Day Tour: 1 Night at Fairmont Hot Springs, Explore Banff, Yoho & Jasper National Parks, Visit Six Iconic Lakes, Walk Columbia Icefield, Banff Cable Car

$915
Per Person

  • Code: CA4-7917
  • Guided Tour
  • Calgary

What To Expect

Overview

  • No long cross-provincial driving trips; enjoy a full 4-day itinerary covering three major national parks in one go with all classic attractions included
  • historic and elegant Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
  • Departure and arrival in Calgary, with all accommodations located inside national park scenic areas
  • Diverse activity experience programs offering a three-dimensional immersive view of the Rocky Mountains covering land, water and air

Itinerary

01

Day 1: Calgary - Banff Sightseeing Gondola - Bow Falls - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Johnston Canyon - Banff

In the morning, take a vehicle to Banff National Park and arrive at Sulphur Mountain, then ride the Banff Gondola (at your own expense). As the gondola ascends slowly, you can admire the snow-covered mountain scenery surrounded by rolling peaks with snow-capped ridges.

Afterwards, head to the Hoodoos standing above the banks of the Bow River, and watch the magnificent Bow Falls rushing down. The surging water flows eastward, forming a striking contrast between black rock and white rapids.

Proceed to Surprise Corner to get a distant view of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the Bow River scenery.

Next, visit the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel built in Scottish castle style and stop here for lunch (at your own expense).

After lunch, tour Johnston Canyon, one of the three major canyons in the Rocky Mountains, and walk along the trail to the front of the rushing waterfalls.

(In case of force majeure such as scenic area maintenance and closure, the itinerary will be replaced with visits to Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake.) Check into a hotel in Banff for the night.

Itinerary: Calgary → Banff Gondola (at your own expense, 90 minutes) → Hoodoos (15 minutes) → Bow Falls (15 minutes) → Surprise Corner (15 minutes) → Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel with lunch (at your own expense; French bistro-style meals available for additional booking, 90 minutes) → Johnston Canyon (60 minutes) → Check in at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

  • Breakfast: at your own expense; Lunch: available for additional order; Dinner: at your own expense
  • Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
  • Things to Know
    • For urgent bookings within 30 days, a price difference supplement is required for stays at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Our customer service team will contact you to settle the supplementary payment. If you decline to pay the price difference, you will be arranged accommodation at a regular local hotel. Thank you for your understanding.
    • You may tick to add a gourmet package if needed. **Lunch will be served with French bistro-style cuisine at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, blending Banff's unique charm into every bite of food. A designated #World Cultural Heritage Site, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel features a Scottish castle architectural style, stands along the Bow River, and has become an iconic landmark of the Rockies.**
    • The arrival time in Banff may vary depending on the schedule of event programs, and we appreciate your understanding.
    • The actual itinerary sequence may be adjusted due to different departure dates to ensure a smooth trip.
02

Day 2: Banff - Peyto Lake - Icefields Parkway - Glacier Adventure Vehicle & Glacier Skywalk - Athabasca Falls - Jasper

Gather at the designated location

# Itinerary

Banff → Crowfoot Glacier → Peyto Lake (30 mins) → Icefields Parkway → Lunch (at your own expense; buffet lunch available for pre-order, 45 mins) → Ice Explorer & Glacier Skywalk (at your own expense, 150 mins) → Athabasca Falls (30 mins) → Jasper, check into hotel

Depart from your hotel in Banff in the morning and catch distant views of Crowfoot Glacier along the route. You will then arrive at Peyto Lake. In case of force majeure such as park maintenance and temporary closure, the tour will be substituted with a visit to Waterfowl Lake. This maple-leaf-shaped lake shimmers like an azure ribbon embedded in the valleys of the Canadian Rockies. Afterwards, buffet lunch (at your own expense) will be arranged at The Crossing at Saskatchewan River Crossing.

Continue north along the scenic Highway 93, the Icefields Parkway, to reach the Columbia Icefield Centre. Board the Ice Explorer (at your own expense) to travel across the Athabasca Glacier and witness natural formations accumulated over millions of years. You may also step onto the Glacier Skywalk (at your own expense), suspended 280 metres above ground, which offers unobstructed panoramic views of the Sunwapta Valley. When mist rolls in, you will feel as if you are wandering among clouds.

Next, visit Athabasca Falls, a 23-metre waterfall carved by glacial meltwater erosion. Finally, drive to Jasper Town and check into your hotel.

*Operating hours for Ice Explorer & Glacier Skywalk (at your own expense): May 1 - October 12.*

From October 13 onwards, the tour will only stop at scenic spots without the Ice Explorer and Glacier Skywalk activities.

On clear days: Guests may take an easy light hike up the hillside in front of the glacier (approx. 60 mins) for an up-close encounter with glacial landscapes.

On poor weather days: Follow the guide's arrangement to view the glacier from a distance, with an extra stop at Waterfowl Lake added to the itinerary.

  • Breakfast: Not included (available for additional order); Lunch: Not included (available for additional order); Dinner: Not included (at your own expense);
  • Chateau Jasper / Tonquin Inn / Lobstick Lodge / Jasper Inn & Suites in Jasper or similar
03

Day 3: Jasper → Medicine Lake → Maligne Lake → Crossroads → Bow Lake → Banff

Gather at the designated location

Itinerary:

Jasper - Medicine Lake - Maligne Lake (Optional 90-minute cruise) - Lunch at Maligne Lake (Optional, 45 minutes) - The Crossing - Bow Lake (20 minutes) - Banff, hotel check-in

Depart from your hotel in Jasper and pass by Medicine Lake. At the end of the lake lies Maligne Lake, the world's second-largest glacial lake. Take the optional seasonal Maligne Lake Cruise to drift across the 22-kilometre lake and slowly approach Spirit Island, known as "the place where gods gather".

After the optional lunch at Maligne Lake, head to Maligne Canyon, the longest and deepest canyon in the Rocky Mountains. Due to the 2024 wildfires, this stop may be replaced by Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Lake Beauvert depending on national park access status. Carved by glacial erosion, the canyon features deep, rugged rock formations that captivate visitors.

Continue south along the Icefields Parkway by coach, stop for a rest at The Crossing, then visit scenic Bow Lake for photos before heading south back to Banff.

*The optional Maligne Lake Cruise operates from May 29 to October 11. Schedules are subject to change based on ice melt conditions. When cruises are unavailable, the alternative itinerary includes a 45-minute stop at Pyramid Lake and a 15-minute stop at Patricia Lake.

Due to the 2024 wildfires, Maligne Canyon may be substituted with Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Lake Beauvert for a total of 30 minutes, subject to national park opening arrangements.

  • Breakfast: Not included (available for additional order); Lunch: Not included (available for additional order); Dinner: Not included (at your own expense);
  • Mount Royal Hotel, Banff Inn, Canalta Lodge, Caribou Lodge, Rundlestone Lodge in Banff Town or similar
04

Day 4: Banff - Lake Louise - Moraine Lake - Yoho National Park - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge - Calgary

# Itinerary

Banff → Lake Louise (75 mins) → Moraine Lake (60 mins) → Lunch at Lake Louise Village (at own expense, optional Grill & Bar lunch add-on, 45 mins) → Emerald Lake (20 mins) → Natural Bridge (15 mins) → Banff / Calgary

We will arrive at Lake Louise, the most iconic lake in the Canadian Rockies. Under sunlight, mineral-rich glacial waters glow with a breathtaking sapphire hue, enclosed on three sides by the towering Victoria Glacier. Resembling a jade gem scattered amid the mountains, it earns its moniker "Sapphire of the Rockies". Glancing back from the lakeshore, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise stands serenely amid pine forests, welcoming all visitors. Afterwards, hike to the trailhead overlook, where the vivid turquoise waters of seasonal Moraine Lake mirror the jagged Ten Peaks. From this elevated vantage, the entire alpine panorama unfolds before your eyes, making you lose track of time.

After departing Moraine Lake, we head to Lake Louise Village for lunch (at your own cost; Western or plated Chinese set meals available as add-ons). Post-lunch, continue westbound, passing the historic Spiral Tunnels built through the blood, sweat and toil of Canadian Pacific Railway labourers to enter Yoho National Park. We then reach the secluded Emerald Lake, where red cedar canoes trail ripples across its glassy calm surface. Next stop is Natural Bridge, a rock formation carved over millennia by the Kicking Horse River. The waterway, ancient pines, distant mountain ranges and shallow shoals combine to form an idyllic natural landscape painting. On the return journey, we make a brief stop at Banff Town before driving back to Calgary.

*Moraine Lake: Seasonal Access

Standard operating window: Victoria Day long weekend in May through late September / early October each year, subject to official notice from Parks Canada.

If Moraine Lake is closed and inaccessible, the alternative sightseeing stops will be Lake Minnewanka (30 mins) + Two Jack Lake (15 mins). The mandatory site fee for Moraine Lake will be fully waived in such cases.

  • Breakfast: available for additional order; Lunch: available for additional order; Dinner: at your own expense
  • None
  • Things to Know
    • You may tick to add a food package if needed. **Lunch will be served with Chinese or Western set meals at [Lake Louise Village Grill & Bar, Lake Louise Village].
    • The arrival times in Banff and Calgary are subject to change depending on the schedule of activity programs. We appreciate your understanding.

Packages

4-Day Tour Comfort Package

One night stay at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel plus comfortable hotels in Banff and Jasper
  • Single Room

    $2179
  • Double Room

    $1156
  • Triple Room

    $1111
  • Quad Room

    $915
  • Child

    $665

Options

Columbia Icefield 2-in-1 Ticket: Ice Explorer + Glacier

May 1 - October 12. Scenic spot hours may vary due to weather conditions. Subject to official updates.
2-in-1 Ticket
adults: (16yrs+):85 child: (6-15yrs):55 infants:( 0-5yrs):free
  • Adult

    $95
  • Child

    $60

Maligne Lake Cruise

May 29 - October 12. Scenic spot hours may vary due to weather conditions. Subject to official updates.
Maligne Lake Cruise
adults: (16yrs+):80 child: (6-15yrs):50 infants:( 0-5yrs):free
  • Adult

    $95
  • Child

    $50

Banff Gondola

Open year-round, except for annual maintenance (usually in November)
Banff Gondola
adults: (16yrs+):63 child: (6-15yrs):44 infants:( 0-5yrs):free
  • Adult

    $75
  • Child

    $51

Fairmont Banff Springs French Signature Lunch

All year round, except Sundays
charge
  • Adult

    $88
  • Child

    $88

Louise Village Chinese/Western Set Meals

All year round
Louise Village Chinese/Western Set Meals
  • Adult

    $39
  • Child

    $39

Maligne Lake Optional Lunch Package

May to mid-October
charge
adults: (12yrs+):46 child: (0-12yrs):29
  • Adult

    $58
  • Child

    $38

The Crossing Buffet Lunch

May to mid-October
The Crossing Buffet Lunch
adults: (12yrs+):31 child: (0-12yrs):23
  • Adult

    $39
  • Child

    $39

National Park Pass (Mandatory Fee)

[Special Offer] Complimentary Summer National Park Passes (Valid for travel between 5/1 and 10/31)
National Park Pass (Mandatory Fee)

    Moraine Lake Sightseeing Permit from Jun.01 to Oct.14 (Mandatory)

    Mandatory Fee
    Tickets
    • Adult

      $25
    • Child

      $22

    Pick Up/Drop Off Information

    Pick Up

    LocationTimeAddress
    [Northeast Zone] Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel
    Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes in advance.
    07:301316 33rd St. NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6B6, Canada
    Banff Town: Elk + Avenue Hotel
    Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes in advance
    09:30333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B1
    New Pick-up Point in Downtown Calgary
    Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes in advance
    07:45316 Riverfront Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5R1

    Drop Off

    LocationTimeAddress
    Banff Town Elk + Avenue Hotel
    Please consult your tour guide for the drop-off time.
    333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B1
    Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza
    Arrival time is largely affected by the duration of activities and traffic conditions. Please refer to the actual arrival time on the day.
    1316 33rd St. NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6B6, Canada
    New Pick-up Point in Downtown Calgary
    Arrival time is largely affected by the duration of activities and traffic conditions. Please refer to the actual arrival time on the day.
    316 Riverfront Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5R1
    [Exclusive Summer Airport Transfer] Calgary Airport
    It is recommended to book domestic flights within Canada departing after 21:30; for international flights, those taking off after 22:30 are advised.
    19 Airport RD NE, Calgary, AB T2E

    Things to Know

    Included/Exclude

    • Transportation: Comfortable air-conditioned tour buses locally available
    • Tour Guide Driver: Bilingual tour guide services in Mandarin and English
    • Insurance: Transportation Accident Insurance for the Trip
    • 5% Federal Service GST
    • Accommodation: Hotels specified in the itinerary, standard rooms (the number of accommodation nights equals the number of travel days minus one)

    • Front 3 rows for large bus groups / Front row for medium buses, $76 per person (airport transfer service unavailable for reservation, same price for adults and children). Contact customer service for additional booking and supplementary payment if needed.
    • Driver and tour guide service fee (CAD$15 per person per day, CAD$10 per person for each airport transfer)
    • Meals throughout the trip (Meals can be arranged at your own expense for part of the itinerary.)
    • Ticket fees for the activities mentioned in the itinerary
    • Other personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone bills, beverages, shopping, pay TV, etc.
    • Additional expenses incurred due to force majeure events such as traffic delays, wars, coups, strikes, weather conditions, aircraft mechanical failures, flight cancellations or schedule changes
    • All types of travel insurance
    • Fuel surcharge (to be paid on tour, C$5 per person per day, excluding airport pickup service)
    • It is strongly recommended that you purchase event tickets together with your order. No additional ticket orders will be accepted within 7 days prior to departure or during the trip.

    Booking and Confirmation Process

    • Due to high demand, inventory is mostly synchronous but sometimes not. Our consultant will check real time availability onsite and confirm seats.
    • You will receive your booking information instantly via email. In the event that you do not receive our email, please check your spam folder, or log into your User Center to check your order status and download your voucher when available.

    Terms & Conditions

    What is the cancellation policy?

    Cancellation Period
    Policy
    32 or more days prior to tour departure date
    55 cancellation fee
    31 days prior to tour departure date
    Non-refundable

    What if you miss the appointed time or departure date?

    Once the booking is confirmed, an absence or failure to show up on the scheduled date or time is a no-show. No refunds or reschedules will be issued for no-shows and late arrivals.

    Other important information

    • [Notice on Fuel Surcharge Collection] Due to the persistently high international fuel prices, a fuel surcharge will be levied for summer tour groups to maintain the service quality of summer itineraries: Charge Standard: 5 Canadian Dollars per person per day (excluding the day of airport pick-up). Collection Method: Cash collection during the tour.
    • If you need to connect to a flight departing Calgary that evening, please book domestic flights taking off after 21:30 or international flights departing after 22:30 to avoid disrupting your travel schedule.
    • The rates of Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel are real-time. If there is any price difference, we will contact you to make up the balance. Please keep your phone available to take our customer service calls. Failure to pay the price difference will result in accommodation arranged at a local standard hotel. Thank you for your understanding.
    • It is recommended that you book catering packages and activity items included in the itinerary as early as possible. No additional bookings will be accepted 7 days prior to departure and throughout the trip.
    • The order of scenic spots and transit cities may be adjusted according to actual travel conditions such as travel schedule, weather, traffic and other objective factors. Visitors are advised not to arrange early departure from the group, otherwise you shall bear any losses incurred due to such changes.
    • Please arrive at each designated assembly point 5 to 10 minutes in advance. If you miss the tour bus due to late arrival, you need to proceed to the next assembly point on your own.
    • Travelers under 16 years old must be accompanied by adults aged 18 and above when joining the tour group.
    • Free activities included in the itinerary will not be refunded if they cannot be provided due to force majeure such as traffic problems and bad weather, or if you fail to participate for personal reasons. We appreciate your understanding.
    • Cruise tickets for Maligne Lake are limited controlled resources. When available tickets run out, local travel agencies will allocate resources based on order submission time. We will issue refunds to tourists who fail to secure tickets.
    • In the Rocky Mountain Scenic Area, the temperature difference between morning and evening is quite large. The average daytime temperature in summer is 25 degrees Celsius, while the average nighttime temperature ranges from 15 to 18 degrees Celsius. Please pack suitable luggage accordingly.
    • The Rocky Mountains enjoy abundant sunshine and strong ultraviolet rays in summer, so please prepare sun protection products. The area has a dry climate, making body lotion also an essential travel item.
    • Wild animals are frequently spotted in the Rocky Mountain Scenic Area. Feeding them is strictly prohibited. Do not get off the vehicle to watch if you encounter large wild animals.
    • Smoking is strictly prohibited in all hotel rooms throughout the trip. Violators will be fined no less than 300 Canadian dollars.
    • Most hotels in the Rocky Mountain area are 3 to 4-story wooden buildings, and some are not equipped with elevators.
    • Most hotels in the Rocky Mountain area are 3 to 4-story wooden buildings, and some are not equipped with elevators.
    • For environmental protection reasons, hotels in the Rocky Mountain area do not provide toothpaste, toothbrushes, slippers or combs; only body wash, shampoo, conditioner and soap are available.
    • In line with living habits in North America, most hotel rooms are not equipped with electric kettles. If you need hot water, please turn to the hotel front desk for help. When no electric kettle is available, use the coffee machine properly to boil water.
    • No boiled drinking water is provided within the scenic area. Please prepare it by yourself before departing from the hotel if needed.
    • The voltage in Canada is 110V, and the power sockets are three-pronged: one round pin on the top and two parallel flat pins at the bottom.
    • It is strongly recommended that you purchase travel medical insurance (including tour cancellation coverage) before joining the tour to safeguard your health, safety and personal interests.
    • Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking. No temporary adjustments can be made during the tour, and we appreciate your understanding.
    • This is a destination-based group tour. Please prepare your valid tourist visa in advance. Also, check and apply for an eTA ahead of time according to your passport type. For more details, please visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp
    • This is a destination-based group tour. Please prepare your valid tourist visa in advance. Also, check and apply for an eTA ahead of time according to your passport type. For more details, please visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp
    • Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information (such as name, gender, contact details, adult or child) when making a reservation to avoid booking errors that may affect your trip.
    • Children are required to provide their birthday information in advance to determine whether a child safety seat needs to be prepared beforehand. You shall be held fully responsible for any travel delays or losses arising from missing information.
    • If you have not received the Tour Confirmation Letter 7 days prior to your departure, please contact our staff promptly.
    • To make your trip more fulfilling, pleasant and smooth, we strongly recommend that you book activity tickets, dining packages and other items at the time of your reservation. No additional bookings will be accepted within 7 days prior to departure or during the trip.
    • This is a destination-based group tour for individual travelers. While all promised services and standards are fully maintained, you will be grouped with other tourists for a unified itinerary arrangement. The sequence of the itinerary may be adjusted for different departure dates.
    • Due to operational restrictions of hotels in the Banff area, specific bed types cannot be guaranteed. Hotels will randomly assign king rooms or twin rooms based on room availability on the day of check-in. We appreciate your understanding!
    • Hotel Star Rating: There is no official hotel star rating system in North America. All hotels arranged for this trip are local brand hotels.
    • Standard double rooms in North American hotels are equipped with one large bed or two separate beds. If you have special requests for the bed type, please let us know when making your reservation, and we will do our best to make arrangements.
    • The components of the travel product, such as tour vehicles, hotels, restaurants, scenic facilities, languages and cultures, are evaluated by different criteria across regions and countries. We appreciate your understanding. (Bilingual services may be available, including Mandarin and English.)
    • Tour vehicles: Vehicles will be arranged according to the group size. For groups with fewer than 24 passengers, the driver will also serve as the tour guide. For groups with 24 or more passengers, there will be one dedicated driver and one dedicated tour guide respectively.
    • All operators of various means of transportation, hotels, restaurants and scenic spots used during the itinerary have their own regulations to safeguard tourists' safety and legitimate rights and interests. In the event of accidental injury, death or other losses, matters shall be handled in accordance with the rules formulated by the respective operators. Our company shall not be held liable for any such incidents.
    • In case of special circumstances such as bad weather, traffic accidents and other incidents, our company reserves the right to modify or cancel the itinerary.
    • In the event of flight cancellations, delays, adverse weather conditions or other travel safety issues, relevant regulations shall apply directly to passengers. Our company shall not be held responsible for any such matters.
    • notice
    • If transfer service from/to the airport is included in your itinerary, you must provide accurate flight information and arrive at the designated pick-up location in advance. If inaccurate information leads to mistakes in airport pick-up, the travel agency reserves the right to arrange a second transfer service, charge additional pick-up fees at the rate of paid private car transfers, or arrange the next available free airport transfer with vacant seats. Please note that only one airport pick-up service is provided per order!
    • Depending on the operational requirements of different hotels, you may be asked to provide a credit card as a deposit for your stay to cover incidental charges incurred during your check-in period (e.g., telephone, laundry, food and beverage).
    • All activity tickets and meals must be booked in advance. No additional bookings will be accepted during the tour. We appreciate your understanding.
    • During the trip, please arrive at the boarding location at the time agreed with the tour guide for assembly. Do not be late, as this will disrupt the itineraries of other tourists. If you miss the tour bus due to tardiness, you will need to make your own way to the next meeting point and bear all relevant responsibilities. We appreciate your understanding.
    • During the tour, you may stay at different hotels. If transfers are needed for guests staying at various hotels, the driver and tour guide will make reasonable arrangements based on the actual group conditions. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Thank you.
    • During the trip, different vehicles and tour guides may be assigned to serve you. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
    • During the trip, if you need to leave the group, please sign the Group Departure Confirmation Form.
    • Tourists under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 or above) when joining the tour group.
    • For complimentary items included in the itinerary, if they cannot be provided due to force majeure such as transportation disruptions or bad weather, or if you are unable to participate due to personal reasons, no refunds will be issued. We appreciate your understanding.
    • If you have special requirements (such as bed type, vegetarian meals, baby high chairs, etc.), please notify us at least 7 days prior to your trip. We will try our best to make arrangements, but we cannot guarantee availability.
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