13-Person Small Group Tour | Stay at Glacier View Lodge | Visit Banff, Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, Glacier Skywalk
$619.83
Per Person
What To Expect
Overview
- Icefield View Hotel is set against the largest ice sheet outside the Arctic Circle. Designed in Nordic style, it features simplicity, comfort and fashion, and has long been listed among popular online-famous hotels.
- [Icefield View Hotel] Limited accommodation worldwide, only 116 guests are allowed per night, making rooms extremely hard to book
- Icefield Parkway 93, one of the world's top ten scenic avenues selected by National Geographic
- Sufficient time allows you to admire the stunning scenery of the world's only triple-divide icefield. You can also take an easy hike to the foot of the glacier and embark on a journey like stepping into an oil painting.
- Cover classic scenic spots including Banff, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park and Jasper. Enjoy various land, water and air activities, and immerse yourself in the layered natural scenery of forests, lakes and snow-capped mountains in the Rocky Mountains.
- [Special Benefit] Complimentary Summer National Park Pass (Valid for trips from May 1 to October 31)
Itinerary
Day 1: Hometown → Calgary
Please refer to the boarding location
Calgary
Welcome to Calgary! Here, you will embark on a journey blessed by nature.
Snow-capped peaks, lush alpine meadows, turquoise lakes, dense primeval forests and diverse wild animals and plants will unfold right before your eyes.
Immerse yourself in nature, relax your body and mind, savour delicious food, leisurely enjoy the pleasure of blending with nature and leave all mundane worries behind.
If you arrive one day in advance or before 12:00 on the same day, you can book the self-funded City Fun Tour in advance:
1. Half-day City Fun Tour C (YYC-C): Discount Outlet Shopping. Valid for flights arriving before 12:00 noon. Departure at 13:30, lasting 5 hours with a minimum group size of 4 people.
2. Half-day City Fun Tour D (YYC-D): Fun Shopping at Chinook Centre. Valid for flights arriving before 12:00 noon. Departure at 13:30, lasting 5 hours with a minimum group size of 4 people.
- Breakfast: Not included (at your own expense); Lunch: Not included (at your own expense); Dinner: Not included (at your own expense);
- Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel or similar
Day 2: Calgary City Walk + Brunch (additional cost required) → Johnston Canyon → Sulphur Mountain → Banff Town
Gather at the designated place
Calgary
Johnston Canyon
Vermilion Lakes
Banff Gondola
Bow Falls
Banff Town Area
Calgary City Walk & Brunch (self-paid, 120 mins) - Johnston Canyon (75 mins) - Vermilion Lake (30 mins) - Leisure break in the town (60 mins) - Banff Gondola (self-paid, 90 mins) - Bow Falls & Surprise Corner (30 mins)
In the early morning of Banff Town, as the first ray of sunlight sweeps across the snow-capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains, the streets of Calgary appear tranquil and serene in the soft glow. We will wander through the most iconic neighborhoods of the city on a City Walk. Instead of hurried sightseeing checks, we simply stroll along the streets, proving that travel can start with observing daily life.
Begin your journey with a leisurely self-paid brunch at the calmest hour of the city. Experience the lifestyle nurtured by Alberta land, where the elegance of a modern metropolis blends perfectly with the free-spirited cowboy culture.
With the lingering flavor of rye bread on your palate, we head west following the course of the Bow River.
The city skyline gradually fades into the plains in the rearview mirror, while the majestic Johnston Canyon of the Rocky Mountains comes into view.
Around noon, visit Vermilion Lake, an emerald lake mirroring the graceful silhouette of Castle Mountain.
Later, take a break in Banff Town and enjoy lunch on your own, discovering how this mountain town embraces diverse cultures from all over the world amid the Rockies.
In the afternoon, take the self-paid Banff Gondola, unveiling the stunning scenery of the Rocky Mountains as the cable car ascends slowly.
The observation deck presents a panoramic 360-degree landscape of mountains and rivers, with the city, canyons and lakes we visited earlier serving as exquisite embellishments of this grand natural painting.
Looking back, the morning brunch acts as a profound prelude, endowing the subsequent magnificent natural scenery with warmth and proper perspective.
Before heading back, witness the vigorous flowing water of Bow Falls and admire the Fairmont Chateau Hotel standing amid forests and mountains at Surprise Corner. The ingenuity of human architecture achieves a mythical harmony with the grandeur of natural creation.
We will stay overnight at a hotel in Banff.
- Breakfast: Not included (Brunch available for additional booking); Lunch: Not included (at your own expense); Dinner: Not included (at your own expense)
- Mount Royal Hotel, Banff Inn, Canalta Lodge in Banff Town or equivalent hotels
Day 3: Banff → Lake Louise → Moraine Lake → Emerald Lake → Natural Bridge → Icefield Centre: Skywalk, check in at the popular glacier hotel
Gather at the designated place
Lake Louise
Moraine Lake
Yoho National Park
Emerald lake
Rocky Mountain Icefields Parkway
The Glacier Skywalk
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) → Icefield Parkway → Columbia Icefield Centre: Skywalk (mandatory payment, 60 mins)
Our journey kicks off amid the morning mist of Banff Town. We travel along roads lined with pine forests and snow-capped peaks, heading toward the stunning emerald hidden land deep in the Rocky Mountains.
When 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 creamy milk into the emerald lake, whose purity and tranquility seem to freeze time itself.
Moving forward, the seasonally open Moraine Lake will dazzle you with its unparalleled sapphire blue water.
Surrounded by the Ten Peaks resembling solemn gods, the lake forms a natural masterpiece from every perspective.
After a self-served casual lunch, we will enter the territory of Yoho National Park.
True to its name, Emerald Lake looks like a jasper gently held up by forests. The lake water glistens softly under sunlight, and ripples stirred by canoes are like flowing poetic lines.
Not far away, the Kicking Horse River has carved a breathtaking natural wonder, Natural Bridge, into rocks over thousands of years.
The rushing river surges through stone caves, presenting an eternal interplay between the flexibility of water and the firmness of stone.
Later, we drive along the Icefield Parkway, ranked among the world's most beautiful highways.
Snowy peaks linger alongside the road and glaciers lie within easy reach. Every bend reveals a magnificent panoramic landscape.
The journey culminates at Columbia Icefield Centre. Stepping onto the Skywalk suspended above the Sunwapta Valley, you will feel as if wandering between clouds and cliffs.
Rapids surge in the deep valley below, and ancient glaciers stretch out ahead. The grandeur of nature strikes a chord deep within your heart.
We will check in at Glacier View Lodge in the evening.
Nestled amid the icy wonders of the Rocky Mountains, Glacier View Lodge stands between glaciers and starry skies, reputed as "the dream closest to glaciers".
Every corner of the hotel captures the timeless aura of the Columbia Icefield, offering guests a precious chance to gaze upon ancient glaciers.
Moraine Lake: Seasonally accessible. The usual opening period lasts from Victoria Day long weekend in May to late September and early October, subject to official notices of the national park authority.
If closed and inaccessible, Marble Canyon will serve as the alternative attraction, and the mandatory admission fee for Moraine Lake will be waived.
- Breakfast: Not included (available for additional booking); Lunch: Not included (available for additional booking); Dinner: Included (three-course Western set meal, mandatory payment); Accommodation: Glacier View Lodge
- Glacier View Lodge
Day 4: Columbia Icefield: Snowcoach → Athabasca Falls → Maligne Lake/Maligne Lake Cruise → Medicine Lake → Jasper Town
Gather at the designated place
Columbia Icefield
Maligne Lake
Medicine Lake
Jasper Town
Columbia Icefield: Snowcoach (Mandatory Payment, 90 mins) – Athabasca Falls (40 mins) – Self-paid lunch in Jasper Town (60 mins) – Maligne Lake / Maligne Lake Cruise (Self-funded, 100 mins) – Medicine Lake (15 mins) – Jasper Town. Today's journey is an epic adventure deep into the icy wonderland.
As the tracks of the massive Snowcoach (Self-funded) roll across the age-old blue ice, you step into the core of the Columbia Icefield. In this frozen expanse of time, every chill 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 striking different way.
The river breaks free from the canyon and surges fiercely among jagged rocks like roaring white thunder.
At noon, tempting food aromas drift from beneath wooden rooftops in Jasper Town.
Nestled amid rolling mountains, this tranquil town boasts undisturbed serenity, making visitors feel as if stepping into scenes of a wilderness movie.
In the afternoon, the emerald waters of Maligne Lake bring brand-new stunning views.
When you opt for the Maligne Lake Cruise heading towards Spirit Island, the lake water presents shifting hues from green to blue. Surrounding snow-capped mountains stand like silent guardians, reflecting perfectly on the glassy water surface.
Legend has it that the lake is formed by glacial tears, pure enough to wash away earthly hustle and bustle.
Medicine Lake on the return route adds a touch of mystery.
Indigenous people have woven spiritual tales around its seasonal water level changes. Its fluctuating water levels resemble the rhythm of the earth's breath, embodying the wisdom of natural cycles.
Check into a hotel in Jasper Town as dusk falls.
**The operating period of the self-funded Maligne Lake Cruise is from May 29 to October 11. The schedule is subject to adjustment based on lake opening conditions. When the cruise is unavailable, visitors will tour Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Bow Lake instead, lasting 30 minutes in total.**
**Affected by the 2024 wildfires, visits to Maligne Canyon will be arranged according to the opening status of the national park, with a sightseeing duration of around 30 minutes.**
- Breakfast: Not included (Glacier Hotel breakfast, mandatory payment); Lunch: Not included (self-funded); Dinner: Not included (self-funded);
- Chateau Jasper / Tonquin Inn or similar
Day 5: Jasper Town → Pyramid Lake → Sunwapta Falls → Peyto Lake → Bow Lake → Calgary
Gather at the designated place
Jasper Town
Pyramid Lake
Peyto Lake
Bow Lake
Maligne Canyon
Banff Town Area
Calgary
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
As morning mist lingers over the tops of cedar trees in Jasper Town, we set off from this mountain outpost, embarking on the final leg before our return journey.
A morning stroll at Pyramid Lake serves as a tender farewell gift bestowed by the mountains. The mirror-like water reflects the sharp peaks of Pyramid Mountain, while thin mist drifts among the fir trees. Every step treads upon verses woven by dewdrops and pine needles.
Heading south along the Icefields Parkway, Sunwapta Falls comes into view around the bend.
The silvery waterfall cascading down cliff crevices is less grand than other waterfalls, yet it possesses a solitary grace, resembling glistening bead curtains hanging silently from the mountains.
After enjoying a mountain-style lunch at your own expense under the wooden eaves of The Crossing, Peyto Lake makes its stunning appearance.
When the "Sapphire of the Rockies" unfolds before your eyes from Bow Summit Lookout, you will witness the supreme favor of nature. The lake boasts an incredible blue hue, and its winding shoreline resembles a butterfly with spread wings resting peacefully amid encircling mountains.
Bow Lake presents a different kind of vast poetic charm.
Glacial meltwater stretches out like a huge turquoise silk fabric, with Crowfoot Glacier casting a faint silhouette at the far end of the lake.
Standing by the lakeside, you can feel the gentleness of water and the frigid chill of ice simultaneously, a unique dual charm exclusive to alpine lakes.
We pass by Canmore Visitor Information Centre in the evening. As the vehicle finally drives back into the glowing lights of Calgary, our wonderful journey through mountains and rivers draws to a perfect conclusion.
The Rocky Mountains tour comes to a successful end.
- Breakfast: Not included (available for additional booking); Lunch: Not included (self-catered); Dinner: Not included (self-catered)
Packages
5-day Tour Premium Small Group
Single Room
$1824.57$1881Double Room
$1238.69$1277Triple Room
$825.47$851Quad Room
$619.83$639Child
$710.04$732
Options
Glacier View Lodge Package Mandatory Fee: 2 meals at Icefield Centre(BK+DN) + Snowcoach + Skywalk (Mandatory Fee)
Mandatory Fee
Adult
$276Child
$210
National Park Pass (Mandatory Fee)
National Park Pass (Mandatory Fee)
Brunch at a revolving restaurant with a skyview
Brunch
Adult
$38Child
$26
Louise Village Chinese/Western Set Meals
Louise Village Chinese/Western Set Meals
Adult
$39Child
$39
The Crossing Buffet Lunch
The Crossing Buffet Lunch
Adult
$39Child
$39
Banff Gondola
Banff Gondola
Adult
$75Child
$51
Maligne Lake Cruise
Maligne Lake Cruise
Adult
$95Child
$50
Moraine Lake Sightseeing Permit from Jun.01 to Oct.14 (Mandatory)
Tickets
Adult
$25Child
$22
City Fun Half-Day Tour C
half day tour
Adult
$65Child
$55
City Fun Half-Day Tour D
half day tour
Adult
$65Child
$55
Pick Up/Drop Off Information
Pick Up
| Location | Time | Address |
| Hotel shuttle pickup at Calgary Airport (YYC) Parking Space 16 outside Gate 4, Arrival Hall of Calgary Airport | 06:30, 07:30, 08:30, 09:30, 22:30 | 2000 Airport Road NE Calgary, Alberta T2E 6W5 Canada |
| Westar Guide Pick-up at Calgary Airport (YYC) in Summer Rest area inside Gate 11, Arrival Level of Calgary Airport | 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 22:00 | 2000 Airport Road NE Calgary, Alberta T2E 6W5 Canada |
Drop Off
| Location | Time | Address |
| Banff Town: Elk + Avenue Hotel Please consult your tour guide for the alighting time.It is greatly affected by the duration of activities and traffic conditions. The actual arrival time shall be subject to that on the day. | 333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B1 | |
| [Northeast Area] Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel Please consult your tour guide for the alighting time.It is greatly affected by the duration of activities and traffic conditions. The actual arrival time shall be subject to that on the day. | 1316 33rd St. NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6B6, Canada | |
| Downtown New Pick Up Locaion Please consult your tour guide for the alighting time.It is greatly affected by the duration of activities and traffic conditions. The actual arrival time shall be subject to that on the day. | 316 Riverfront Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5R1 | |
| [Summer Airport Drop-off Only] Calgary International Airport (For domestic Canadian flights, please book departures after 21:30; for international flights, please book departures after 22:30) It is greatly affected by the duration of activities and traffic conditions. It is recommended to book flights that meet the itinerary requirements. | 19 Airport RD NE, Calgary, AB T2E |
Things to Know
Included/Exclude
- Transportation: Local comfortable air-conditioned tour bus
- Tour Guide: Bilingual tour guide service in Mandarin and English
- Accommodation: Standard rooms at hotels specified in the itinerary
- Insurance: Travel accident insurance during the trip
- 5% Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Surcharge for hotels in Calgary during the Stampede
- Driver and tour guide service fee (CAD$15 per person per day, CAD$10 per person for each airport pick-up/drop-off)
- Full meals throughout the trip
- Admission fees for activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Other personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, beverages, shopping and pay TV
- Extra expenses caused by force majeure such as traffic delays, wars, coups, strikes, bad weather, aircraft malfunctions, flight cancellations or schedule changes
- All types of travel insurance
- It is highly recommended that you book event tickets along with your order. No additional bookings will be accepted within 7 days prior to departure or during the trip.
- Front 3 rows of coach / Front row of minibus, $76.65 per person. Airport pickup seats cannot be reserved, same price for adults and children. Contact customer service for supplementary payment if additional booking is needed.
- Please contact customer service to make supplementary payment if you need to add tour dates or post-tour accommodation.
- Fuel Surcharge Collection Notice Due to the persistently high international fuel prices, a fuel surcharge will be applied to all summer tour groups to maintain high-quality service during the summer travel season. Charging Standard 5 Canadian dollars per person per day. The arrival transfer day is excluded from the surcharge calculation. Payment Method Cash payment to be collected on tour.
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
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
- Fuel Surcharge Collection Notice.Due to the persistently high international fuel prices, a fuel surcharge will be applied to all summer tour groups to maintain high-quality service during the summer travel season. Charging Standard 5 Canadian dollars per person per day. The arrival transfer day is excluded from the surcharge calculation. Payment Method Cash payment to be collected on tour.
- Departing during the [H] Calgary Stampede (July 2-12, 2026), an additional hotel fee applies for accommodations in Calgary, which is already included in the tour fare.
- 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.
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