$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 you submit flight information within 3 days prior to departure, complimentary airport pick-up will not be available.
## Complimentary Airport Pick-up Service
One free airport pick-up service at YYC Airport on the start date of your itinerary is provided per booking. Paid pick-up service is available for multiple pick-up trips.
## Complimentary Pick-up Hours
6:30 – 22:30. Please note that the last departure for guided pick-up is at 22:00, and the last hotel shuttle bus departs at 22:30. Guests who miss these departures will need to make their own way to the hotel.
## Paid Private Car Pick-up
Private car pick-up can be booked for flights arriving between 7:00 and 23:00. Please contact customer service for pricing. A maximum of 4 passengers are allowed per booking.
## Pick-up Methods
We will flexibly arrange pick-up via Weststar tour guides or hotel shuttle buses based on flight arrival times. Guests with similar arrival 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
- Weststar Guide Pick-up: 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 / 20:00 / 22:00 (specific time subject to flight details)
Waiting Area inside Door 11, Arrivals Level
- Hotel Shuttle Pick-up: 6:30 – 22:30 (specific time subject to flight details)
Parking Lot 16 outside Door 4, Arrivals Hall of Calgary Airport
## Important Reminders
The exact pick-up time and location shall be subject to the SMS pick-up notification sent to you 3 days before tour departure. If you hold a mobile number with the +86 country code, you may leave your WeChat ID in the order notes. We will send pick-up details via WeChat as a backup if SMS delivery fails.
If airport transfer service is included in your itinerary, failure to complete the scheduled pick-up due to delayed or inaccurate flight information provided by guests will require guests to travel to the hotel at their own expense. Should you require a rescheduled pick-up, the travel agency can arrange a paid private car service based on actual circumstances, with separate charges applicable.
# Itinerary
## Tour Schedule
Welcome to Calgary! Here you will embark on a journey blessed by nature. Snow-capped mountain peaks, lush alpine meadows, turquoise lakes, dense primeval forests and diverse wildlife will unfold before your eyes. Immerse yourself in nature, unwind your mind, savour delicious cuisine, leisurely embrace the joy of harmonizing with the natural world, and leave all worldly worries behind.
Guests arriving one day early or before 12:00 noon on the travel day may pre-book the optional self-paid "City Fun" tours:
1) One-Day City Walk Tour (YYCCW): [Time Travel at Folk Culture Village (admission ticket included) + Stroll through Calgary CBD + Visit Popular Internet-famous Landmarks] (Departs at 9:00 AM, includes round-trip transfer and guided tour, lasts approx. 8 hours; minimum 4 passengers required for group departure)
2) Half-Day City Fun Tour A (YYC-A): [Stroll through Calgary CBD + Visit Popular Internet-famous Landmarks + The Core Shopping Centre] (For flights arriving before 12:00 noon; departs at 13:30 PM, total duration 5 hours)
3) Half-Day City Fun Tour C (YYC-C): [Value Outlet Shopping] (For flights arriving before 12:00 noon; departs at 13:30 PM, total duration 5 hours)
4) Half-Day City Fun Tour D (YYC-D): [Chinook Centre Shopping Spree] (For flights arriving before 12:00 noon; departs at 13:30 PM, total duration 5 hours)
# Itinerary:
Calgary – Banff Gondola (own expense, 90 mins) – Hoodoos (15 mins) – Bow Falls (15 mins) – Surprise Corner (15 mins) – Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & Lunch (own expense; French bistro-style meals available for add-on booking, 90 mins) – Johnston Canyon (60 mins) – Hotel Check-in
In the morning, we will take a coach to [Banff National Park] and arrive at Sulphur Mountain, where we board the [Banff Gondola (own expense)]. As the gondola ascends gently, admire the snow-laden mountain landscape ringed by rolling peaks. Afterwards, we head to the Hoodoos towering above the banks of the Bow River, then witness the magnificent [Bow Falls] thundering downstream, where dark rock formations contrast beautifully with white rushing waters. Next, stop at [Surprise Corner] for distant views of Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the Bow River scenery. We will then visit the Scottish castle-style Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and stay for lunch at your own cost. After lunch, explore [Johnston Canyon], one of the three major canyons in the Canadian Rockies, and follow the trail to the rushing waterfalls. (In case of force majeure such as park maintenance and temporary closure, the itinerary will be replaced with visits to Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake.) Check into the hotel in Banff for overnight stay.
# Itinerary:
Banff - Crowfoot Glacier - Bow Lake (20 mins) - Peyto Lake (30 mins) - Icefields Parkway - Lunch (at your own expense; Western lunch bento boxes available for add-on booking, 30 mins) - Snowcoach (at your own expense, 90 mins) - Banff - Calgary
Catch distant views of [Crowfoot Glacier] along the way, and first tour [Bow Lake], where the distinct silhouette of the Canadian Rockies reflects perfectly on the lake’s surface. You may also drop by lakeside [Num-Ti-Jah Lodge] to learn the stories of Jimmy Simpson, the legendary Rockies guide. Next up is [Peyto Lake] (In the event of force majeure including scenic area maintenance and temporary closures, the visit will be substituted with Waterfowl Lake). This maple-leaf-shaped lake resembles a turquoise ribbon embedded in the valleys of the Rockies. Afterwards, drive along the picturesque Highway 93 [Icefields Parkway] and enjoy lunch at your own cost at [Icefields Centre] with front-row views of the [Columbia Icefield]. After lunch, board the [Snowcoach (at your own expense)] to travel across the [Athabasca Glacier] and witness nature’s accumulation spanning hundreds of millions of years. Stop over at [Banff Town] before driving back to Calgary. Even though the stopovers are brief, the mountains, waters, people and towns of Alberta will leave lasting impressions etched in your mind. Sort through the stunning scenery captured on camera and stored in your memory, and conclude this unforgettable journey upon arriving in Calgary.
*The Ice Explorer Snowcoach operates from May 1 to October 12. Starting October 13, the itinerary will only feature scenic stops without the optional snowcoach activity available for booking.
When the weather is fine: Guests may take an easy hike up the hills in front of the glacier (approx. 60 mins) to experience the icefield landscape up close.
When the weather is poor: Follow the tour guide’s arrangements to view the glacier from a distance, with an extra stop added at Waterfowl Lake.
| 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 | |
| [Downtown] Bus stop in front of the Harry Hays Building (opposite the Delta Calgary Downtown hotel), located on 4th Ave SE, Calgary Arrival time is largely affected by the duration of activities and traffic conditions. Please refer to the actual arrival time on the day. | 209 4th Ave SE, Calgary AB T2G 0C6 | |
| [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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