$642
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# Airport Pick-up Arrangement:
Airport pick-up service is included in the itinerary. Please provide your flight information at least 3 days in advance. If flight details are submitted less than 3 days before departure, complimentary airport pick-up will not be available.
## Complimentary Airport Pick-up Service
Each booking entitles guests to one free airport pick-up at YYC Airport on the itinerary commencement date. Paid pick-up service is available for multiple pick-up trips.
## Hours for Complimentary Pick-up
6:30 – 22:30. Please note that the last shuttle led by tour guides departs at 22:00, and the final hotel shuttle bus leaves at 22:30. Guests who miss these departures will need to make their own way to the hotel.
## Private Paid Airport Pick-up
Private transfer service can be booked for flights arriving between 7:00 and 23:00. The charge is CAD 90 plus tax for the first two passengers, with an additional CAD 20 plus tax for each extra guest. A maximum of 4 passengers per booking is allowed.
## Pick-up Arrangement Method
We will flexibly arrange pick-up services either by West Star tour guides or hotel shuttle buses based on your flight arrival time. Guests with flights landing at similar times will share the same pick-up shuttle, which may result in a short waiting period at the airport. We appreciate your understanding.
## Pick-up Locations
### West Star Tour Guide Pick-up
10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 / 20:00 / 22:00 (Exact time subject to flight information)
Lounge Area inside Door 11, Arrivals Level
### Hotel Shuttle Bus Pick-up
6:30 – 22:30 (Exact time subject to flight information)
Parking Space 16 outside Door 4, Arrivals Hall, Calgary Airport
## Important Reminders
The exact pick-up time and location will be confirmed via SMS sent 3 days prior to your tour departure. If you hold a +86 mobile number, you may leave your WeChat ID in the booking notes. We will contact you via WeChat to deliver pick-up information in case the SMS fails to reach you.
If airport transfer services are included in your itinerary yet the scheduled pick-up cannot be completed due to delayed or inaccurate flight information provided by guests, guests shall travel to the hotel at their own expense. Should you require a rearranged pick-up, the travel agency can arrange a private paid transfer subject to actual conditions, with separate charges applicable.
# Itinerary
## Trip Overview
Welcome to Calgary! Here you will embark on a journey blessed by breathtaking natural wonders. Snow-capped peaks, lush alpine meadows, turquoise glacial lakes, dense primeval forests and diverse wildlife unfold right before your eyes. Immerse yourself in nature, unwind your mind, savour delicious local cuisine, peacefully embrace the harmony between humans and nature, and leave all trivial worries behind.
## Optional Self-paid "Calgary City Fun" Half-day / Full-day Tours
1) CityWalk Full-Day Tour (YYCCW): Time Travel at Heritage Park (admission ticket included) + Stroll through Downtown Calgary + Visit Popular Landmarks
(Departs at 9:00 AM, round-trip transfer and guided tour included, around 8 hours; minimum 4 passengers required to operate)
2) Calgary City Fun Half-Day Tour A (YYC-A): Stroll through Downtown Calgary + Visit Popular Landmarks + The Core Shopping Centre
(Available only for flights arriving before 12:00 noon; departs at 13:30, total duration 5 hours)
3) Calgary City Fun Half-Day Tour C (YYC-C): Discount Outlet Shopping
(Available only for flights arriving before 12:00 noon; departs at 13:30, total duration 5 hours)
4) Calgary City Fun Half-Day Tour D (YYC-D): Shopping Spree at Chinook Centre
(Available only for flights arriving before 12:00 noon; departs at 13:30, total duration 5 hours)
## Itinerary Arrangement:
Calgary – Crowfoot Glacier – Bow Lake (20 mins) – Peyto Lake (30 mins) – Icefields Parkway – Lunch (self-paid, optional buffet lunch available for pre-order, 45 mins) – Snowcoach (self-paid, 90 mins) – Banff
Depart from Calgary in the morning and catch distant views of Crowfoot Glacier along the way. First, explore Bow Lake, where the silhouettes of the Rocky Mountains reflect clearly on the lake’s surface. You may also visit the lakeside Num-Ti-Jah Lodge to learn stories about Jimmy Simpson, a legendary Rocky Mountain guide. Next, head to Peyto Lake. In case of force majeure such as park maintenance closures, the attraction will be substituted with Waterfowl Lake. This maple-leaf-shaped lake resembles a turquoise ribbon embedded in the valleys of the Rockies. Afterwards, self-paid buffet lunch will be arranged at The Crossing Resort. Continue driving along the scenic Highway 93 Icefields Parkway to reach the Icefield Centre, where you will board an Ice Explorer Snowcoach to travel across the Athabasca Glacier and witness natural formations built up over millions of years. Finally, drive back to Calgary to conclude the full itinerary.
*The Ice Explorer Snowcoach operates from May 1 to October 12. Starting October 13, the tour will stay at scenic spots without the optional snowcoach activity.*
### When weather conditions are favorable:
Guests may take an easy 60-minute hike on the hills in front of the glacier to experience the icefield scenery up close.
### When weather conditions are poor:
Following the tour guide’s arrangements, guests will view the glacier from a distance, and Waterfowl Lake will be added as an extra stop.
## Itinerary:
Banff - Lake Louise (75 mins) - Moraine Lake (60 mins) - Lunch at Lake Louise Village (at own expense, Grill & Bar lunch add-on available, 45 mins) - Emerald Lake (20 mins) - Natural Bridge (15 mins) - Banff - Calgary
Depart the hotel early in the morning and head west along Highway 1. The steep and rugged Castle Mountain comes into view, and soon you will arrive at Lake Louise, the most renowned lake in the Rocky Mountains. Bathed in sunlight, its mineral-rich waters shimmer with an enchanting shade of sapphire blue, embraced on three sides by the towering Victoria Glacier. Resembling a jade gem scattered among the mountains, it has earned the moniker "Sapphire of the Rockies". Glance back from the lakeshore, and the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise stands serenely amid pine forests, welcoming visitors. Afterwards, hike to the top of the trail, where the crystal-clear turquoise waters of seasonal Moraine Lake mirror the jagged Ten Peaks. Standing at the vantage point, you can take in the full grandeur of the lake and mountain scenery, losing all sense of time. After leaving Moraine Lake, proceed to Lake Louise Village for lunch (at own expense; Chinese or Western set meals can be pre-ordered as add-ons). Following lunch, continue westbound, passing the Spiral Tunnel built through the backbreaking labour of Pacific Railway workers before entering Yoho National Park. You will then reach the tranquil Emerald Lake, where red canoes ripple across its calm waters. Next, visit Natural Bridge, carved over thousands of years by the Kicking Horse River. The waterway, ancient pine trees, distant mountain ranges and shallow shoals together form a breathtaking landscape painting. On the return journey, stop over at Banff Town before driving back to Calgary.
*Moraine Lake: Seasonal Access. The tentative opening period runs from Victoria Day long weekend in May through late September to early October each year, subject to official announcements from Parks Canada. If the lake is closed and inaccessible, the alternative attractions will be Lake Minnewanka (30 mins) and Two Jack Lake (15 mins). Mandatory fees for Moraine Lake will be waived in such cases.
| Location | Time | Address |
| [Hotel Shuttle Pick-up] Parking Spot 16 outside Door 4 of Arrivals Hall, Calgary International Airport Parking Space 16 outside Gate 4 of the Arrivals Hall | 06:30 07:30 08:30 09:30 22:30 | 2000 Airport RD NE, Calgary AB T2E 6Z8 |
| [Summer Weststar Guide Airport Pickup] Calgary Airport Lounge inside Gate 11, Arrivals Level | 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00 18:00 20:00 22:00 | 11 Airport RD NE, Calgary, AB T2E |
| Location | Time | Address |
| 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 |
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.
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