$794
Per Person
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
# Itinerary
Banff - Crowfoot Glacier - Bow Lake (20 mins) - Peyto Lake (30 mins) - Icefields Parkway - Lunch (at your own expense; buffet lunch add-on available, 45 mins) - Ice Explorer (at your own expense, 90 mins) - Banff
Depart from Calgary or Banff in the morning, with panoramic views of Crowfoot Glacier along the route. First, visit Bow Lake, where the distinct silhouette of the Rocky Mountains is perfectly mirrored on the lake's surface. You may also stop by Num-Ti-Jah Lodge on the lakeshore to learn stories of Jimmy Simpson, a legendary Rocky Mountain guide. Next, head to Peyto Lake. In case of force majeure such as scenic area maintenance and closure, we will substitute this stop with Waterfowl Lake. This maple-leaf-shaped lake lies like an azure ribbon embedded in the valleys of the Rockies. Afterwards, we will stop at Saskatchewan River Crossing for buffet lunch at your own cost. Continue along the scenic Highway 93, the Icefields Parkway, to reach the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre. Board the Ice Explorer to travel across the Athabasca Glacier and witness the accumulated natural wonder formed over millions of years. Finally, drive back to Calgary to conclude the full itinerary.
*Operating hours for Ice Explorer: May 1 - October 12. From October 13 onwards, the tour will only make stops at scenic spots without the Ice Explorer add-on activity.
On clear weather days: Guests may take an easy 60-minute light hike up the hills in front of the glacier for an up-close view of the icefield landscape.
On poor weather days: Follow the guide's arrangement to view the glacier from a distance, with an extra stop added at Waterfowl Lake.
# 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.
| Location | Time | Address |
| [Northeast Zone] Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes in advance. | 07:30 | 1316 33rd St. NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6B6, Canada |
| Banff Town: Elk + Avenue Hotel Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes in advance | 09:30 | 333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B1 |
| New Pick-up Point in Downtown Calgary Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes in advance | 07:45 | 316 Riverfront Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5R1 |
| 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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All 3 guiders were very professional
第一天的导游Vincent, very professional。 第二天的导游王导既会开车又会导游,很专业。 第三天的导游很会讲,很专业的导游