Small group tour with no more than 13 guests | Buy two trips get two free. 4-day immersive Rocky Mountains exploration tour staying at the exclusive limited-edition Glacier View Lodge with ice field views. Covering Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, Glacier Skywalk and Jasper Town, with round-trip airport transfers in Calgary included.

Day 1: Hometown - Calgary

Calgary

Pick-up service is available for the itinerary. Please provide your flight information at least 3 days in advance. If you submit the information within 3 days before departure, free airport pick-up service will not be arranged.

1. Free Airport Pick-up Service: Each order is entitled to one free airport pick-up service at YYC Airport only on the starting day of the itinerary. Paid pick-up service is available for multiple pick-up needs.

2. Free Pick-up Hours: 6:30 - 22:30. Please note that the last departure time for guide counter pick-up is 22:00, and the last departure time for hotel shuttle buses is 22:30. Guests who miss the vehicles need to head to the hotel on their own.

3. 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 to confirm the specific charges, with a maximum of 4 people per order.

4. Pick-up Arrangement: Either West Star guide pick-up or hotel shuttle bus pick-up will be flexibly arranged according to flight schedules. Guests arriving at similar times will share the same shuttle vehicle, which may lead to a short waiting period at the airport. We appreciate your understanding.

5. Pick-up Locations:

• West Star Guide Pick-up: Available at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00 and 22:00 (exact time subject to flight details), at the lounge area inside Gate 11 on the arrival floor (refer to boarding location).

• Hotel Shuttle Bus Pick-up: Available from 6:30 to 22:30 (exact time subject to flight details), at Parking Space 16 outside Gate 4 of the arrival hall at Calgary Airport (refer to boarding location).

Important Reminders:

1. The specific pick-up time and location shall be subject to the SMS notification received 3 days prior to departure. If you use a mobile phone number starting with +86, you may leave your WeChat ID when placing an order to receive pick-up information via WeChat in case SMS fails to be delivered successfully.

2. If the itinerary includes airport transfer services, guests shall go to the hotel by themselves if wrong pick-up arrangements are caused by untimely or inaccurate information submission. The travel agency reserves the right to charge pick-up fees at the rate of private car pick-up for any losses incurred therefrom.

Welcome to Calgary. This is not only the starting point of your journey to the Rocky Mountains, but also a nature tour where you can slow down your pace.

The scenery unfolds gradually from vast grasslands to snow-capped peaks, and from urban areas to the hinterland of national parks. Snow-covered mountains, alpine meadows and glacial lakes will come into your view in the following days. On this trip, spare enough time to enjoy the views and take your time on the journey, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature deeply rather than just sightsee casually.

If you arrive one day in advance or before 12:00 on the departure day, you can book the optional self-paid City Fun Tours in advance:

1) Half-day City Fun Tour C (YYC-C):

Discounted Outlet Shopping Tour (Flight arrival before 12:00 noon required; departure at 13:30 PM, lasting 5 hours, group of 4 people minimum)

2) Half-day City Fun Tour D (YYC-D):

Chinook Centre Shopping Tour (Flight arrival before 12:00 noon required; departure at 13:30 PM, lasting 5 hours, group of 4 people minimum)

• Breakfast: Not included (at your own expense); Lunch: Not included (at your own expense); Dinner: Not included (at your own expense);
• Calgary Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel or similar
• Things to Know
  • The sequence of the itinerary for this product will be readjusted according to tourists' group joining dates, local weather and other conditions while the sightseeing contents remain unchanged. The itinerary sequence shown below is for reference only, and everything shall be subject to the final group departure notice.

Day 2: Calgary - Banff - Lake Louise - Moraine Lake - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge - Columbia Icefield Centre: Glacier Skywalk, stay at the popular icefield-themed hotel

Calgary

Lake Louise

Moraine Lake

Yoho National Park

Emerald lake

Rocky Mountain Icefields Parkway

The Glacier Skywalk

Natural Bridge Banff

Calgary → Banff → Lake Louise (75 mins) → Moraine Lake (60 mins, seasonally open) → Lunch at Lake Louise Village (self-paid, 45 mins) → Emerald Lake (30 mins) → Natural Bridge (15 mins) → Icefields Parkway → Columbia Icefield Centre: Skywalk (mandatory fee required, 60 mins)

Our journey begins amid the morning mist of Calgary. We will travel along roads lined with pine forests and snow-capped peaks toward the stunning emerald hidden gems deep in the Rocky Mountains. The moment Lake Louise comes into view unexpectedly, you will understand what is known as "a love letter written by mountains and rivers to the sky". The Victoria Glacier cascades down like pouring milk into the emerald lake, whose pure tranquility seems to freeze time itself.

Further ahead, seasonally open Moraine Lake will dazzle you with its unparalleled gemstone blue hue. Surrounded by the Ten Peaks like a gathering of divine beings, this profound lake forms a natural masterpiece from every perspective.

After enjoying a casual lunch at your own expense, we will head into Yoho National Park. True to its name, Emerald Lake resembles a jasper gently held up by forests. The lake water glistens softly under sunlight, and every ripple stirred by canoes drifting across the water is like a line of poetry. Not far away, the Kicking Horse River has carved a stunning natural wonder, Natural Bridge, into the rocks over thousands of years. Raging river waters surge through stone caves, presenting an eternal interplay of the flexibility of water and the firmness of stone.

Afterwards, we will drive along the Icefields Parkway, ranked among the world's most beautiful highways. Snow-capped mountains follow closely and glaciers seem within reach, with every bend revealing a magnificent landscape scroll. The finale of today's tour unfolds at the Columbia Icefield Centre. Stepping onto the Skywalk suspended above the Sunwapta Valley, you will feel as if walking between clouds and cliffs. Beneath your feet lie rushing valley streams, while ancient glaciers stretch out before your eyes, letting the grandeur of nature resonate deeply in your heart.

In the evening, we will check in at Glacier View Lodge. Amid the icy legends of the Rocky Mountains stands this accommodation nestled between glaciers and starry skies, hailed as "the dream closest to glaciers". Every corner of the lodge captures the timeless charm of the Columbia Icefield, offering every guest a precious chance to gaze face-to-face with age-old glaciers.

**Moraine Lake: It operates seasonally. The tentative opening period spans from Victoria Day long weekend in May each year to late September and early October, subject to official announcements from national park authorities. When closed and inaccessible for visits, Marble Canyon will serve as the alternative attraction, and the mandatory admission fee for Moraine Lake will be waived accordingly.**

• Breakfast: Not included (available for additional booking); Lunch: Not included (available for additional booking); Dinner: Included (three-course Western set meal, mandatory payment required)
• Glacier View Lodge

Day 3: Columbia Icefield: Ice Explorer - Athabasca Falls - Maligne Lake / Maligne Lake Cruise - Medicine Lake - Jasper Town

Columbia Icefield

Maligne Lake

Medicine Lake

Jasper Town

Athabasca Falls

Columbia Icefield: Icefield Snowcoach (Mandatory Payment, 90 minutes) – Athabasca Falls (40 minutes) – Lunch on your own in Jasper Town (60 minutes) – Maligne Lake / Maligne Lake Cruise (Self-funded, 100 minutes) – Medicine Lake (15 minutes) – Jasper Town

Today's journey is an epic adventure delving deep into the icy wonderland. As the tracks of the massive Snowcoach (mandatory payment) roll across the age-old blue ice, you step into the core of the Columbia Icefield. Within this land of frozen time, every wisp of cold you feel beats with the pulse of the Earth's ancient memories.

Leaving the pristine icefield behind, Athabasca Falls showcases the power of water in a different form. The river breaks free from the confinement of the canyon and surges among jagged rocky cliffs like thundering white rapids.

At noon, delicious aromas drift from beneath the wooden eaves of Jasper Town. Nestled amid rolling mountains, this tranquil town boasts undisturbed serenity, making you feel as if you have stepped into scenes from a wilderness movie.

In the afternoon, the emerald waters of Maligne Lake will strike you with fresh amazement. If you choose to take the Maligne Lake Cruise heading towards Spirit Island, you will witness the lake shifting its hues from green to blue. Surrounding snow-capped mountains stand like silent guardians, their reflections mirrored perfectly on the glassy lake surface. Legend has it that the lake is formed by glacial tears, pure enough to wash away all worldly hustle and bustle.

Medicine Lake on the way back adds a touch of mystery. Its water level rises and falls with the changing seasons, inspiring spiritual legends among indigenous people. It follows the rhythm of the earth's breath, embodying the wisdom of natural cycles through its ebb and flow.

As dusk falls, you will check into a hotel in Jasper Town.

**The self-funded Maligne Lake Cruise runs from May 29th to October 11th. Its operating schedule is subject to adjustment based on lake opening conditions. When the cruise is unavailable, visits to Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Bow Lake will be arranged instead, lasting for 30 minutes in total.**

**Affected by the wildfires in 2024, the sightseeing arrangement of Maligne Canyon (around 30 minutes) will be confirmed according to the official opening status of the national park.**

• Breakfast: Not included (Breakfast at Glacier View Lodge, mandatory payment); Lunch: Not included (at your own expense); Dinner: Not included (at your own expense);
• Chteau Jasper / Tonquin Inn or or similar

Day 4: Jasper Town – Pyramid Lake – Sunwapta Falls – Peyto Lake – Bow Lake – Calgary

Jasper Town

Pyramid Lake

Peyto Lake

Bow Lake

Maligne Canyon

Banff Town Area

Calgary

Sunwapta Falls

Jasper Town – Pyramid Lake (40 mins) – Sunwapta Falls (20 mins) – Lunch at The Crossing (self-funded, 45 mins) – Peyto Lake (40 mins) – Bow Lake (20 mins) – Calgary

When morning mist still lingers atop the fir trees in Jasper Town, we set off from this mountain outpost to embark on the final leg of our journey home. A morning stroll by Pyramid Lake serves as a gentle farewell gift bestowed by the mountains. The mirror-like lake water reflects the sharp peaks of Pyramid Mountain, while thin mist drifts among the metasequoia woods. Every step you take feels like treading upon verses woven by dewdrops and pine needles.

Heading south along the Icefields Parkway, Sunwapta Falls comes into view around the bend. This silvery torrent cascading down cliff crevices is less grand than other waterfalls, yet it exudes a solitary charm, much like glittering bead curtains quietly hanging down from the mountains.

After enjoying a rustic lunch at your own expense under the wooden eaves of The Crossing, Peyto Lake greets you with breathtaking beauty. The moment you catch sight of this "sapphire of the Rockies" from Bow Summit Lookout, you will truly grasp nature’s supreme favor. The lake boasts an incredible vivid blue hue, and its winding shoreline resembles a butterfly with spread wings resting peacefully amid encircling mountains.

Bow Lake presents another kind of vast poetic charm. Meltwater from glaciers stretches out here like a vast turquoise silk ribbon, with Crowfoot Glacier casting a faint silhouette at the far end of the lake. Standing by the lakeshore, you can feel both the tenderness of water and the frigid chill of ice, a unique blend of sentiments exclusive to alpine lakes.

In the evening, we pass by Canmore Visitor Information Centre. As the vehicle finally heads back into the bustling lights of Calgary, all the scenic memories along the way come full circle, bringing this wonderful Rocky Mountains tour to a perfect end.

• Lunch: Not included (at your own expense); Dinner: Not included (at your own expense);
• Things to Know
  • The arrival times in Banff and Calgary are subject to change according to the schedule of arranged activities. We appreciate your understanding.
  • If you need to catch a departing flight from Calgary on the same evening, please book flights departing after 21:30 for domestic Canadian routes and flights departing after 22:30 for international routes to avoid disrupting your travel schedule.