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# Airport Pick-up Arrangements
Airport pick-up service is included in the itinerary. You must provide your flight information at least 3 days in advance. If flight details are submitted less than 3 days prior to departure, complimentary airport pick-up will not be available.
## Complimentary Airport Pick-up Service
Each booking includes one free airport pick-up at YYC Airport on the itinerary start date only. Paid pick-up service is available for multiple pick-up trips.
### Free Pick-up Hours
6:30 – 22:30. Please note that the last guided transfer 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.
## 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 pricing. Each private car accommodates a maximum of 4 guests per booking.
## Pick-up Modes
We will arrange either a West Star guide transfer or hotel shuttle flexibly based on your flight arrival time. Guests with similar arrival times will share the same shuttle bus, which may result in a short waiting period at the airport. We appreciate your understanding.
## Pick-up Locations
1. West Star Guide Transfer:
Available at 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 / 20:00 / 22:00 (exact time subject to flight information)
Waiting lounge inside Gate 11 on the arrivals floor
2. Hotel Shuttle Transfer:
6:30 – 22:30 (exact time subject to flight information)
Parking Lot 16 outside Gate 4, Arrivals Hall, 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 so we can reach you via WeChat if the SMS fails to deliver pick-up details.
If airport transfer service is covered under your itinerary, failure to provide timely or accurate flight information that renders the scheduled pick-up invalid means guests must travel to the hotel independently. Should you require a new pick-up arrangement, the travel agency can arrange a paid private car transfer subject to actual conditions, with separate charges applicable.
# Itinerary
## Trip Overview
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 unfold before your eyes. Immerse yourself in nature, unwind your mind, savour fine food, leisurely embrace the joy of connecting with the wilderness 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 listed below:
1. One-Day City Walk Tour (YYCCW): Time Travel at Heritage Village (ticket included) + Downtown Calgary CBD Stroll + Visits to Popular Internet-Famous Landmarks
Departs at 9:00 a.m., includes round-trip transfers and guided tour, duration approx. 8 hours; minimum 4 guests required for group departure.
2. Half-Day City Fun Tour A (YYC-A): Downtown Calgary CBD Stroll + Visits to Popular Internet-Famous Landmarks + The Core Shopping Centre
Only available for flights arriving before 12:00 noon; departs at 13:30, total duration 5 hours; group operates with minimum 4 guests.
3. Half-Day City Fun Tour C (YYC-C): Value Outlet Shopping Trip
Only available for flights arriving before 12:00 noon; departs at 13:30, total duration 5 hours; group operates with minimum 4 guests.
4. Half-Day City Fun Tour D (YYC-D): Shopping Spree at Chinook Centre
Only available for flights arriving before 12:00 noon; departs at 13:30, total duration 5 hours; group operates with minimum 4 guests.
# Itinerary Arrangement:
Banff → Crowfoot Glacier → Peyto Lake (30 mins) → Icefields Parkway → Lunch (self-paid; buffet lunch available for additional booking, 45 mins) → Snowcoach & Glacier Skywalk (self-paid, 150 mins) → Athabasca Falls (30 mins) → Jasper, check in to hotel
Depart from the hotel in Banff in the morning, with views of Crowfoot Glacier along the route, then arrive at Peyto Lake. If the scenic area is closed for maintenance or other force majeure events, the tour will be replaced with a visit to Waterfowl Lake. This maple-leaf-shaped lake resembles a turquoise ribbon embedded in the valleys of the Rocky Mountains. Afterwards, a self-paid buffet lunch will be arranged at The Crossing. Continue driving along the picturesque Icefields Parkway (Highway 93) to reach the Icefield Centre, where you can board the self-paid Snowcoach to travel across the Athabasca Glacier and witness nature’s accumulation over millions of years. You may also step onto the 280-metre-high self-paid Glacier Skywalk, which offers panoramic views of the Sunwapta Valley; when mist shrouds the area, you will feel as if walking among the clouds. Next, head to Athabasca Falls, formed by glacial meltwater erosion with a 23-metre drop, before driving to a hotel in Jasper Town for check-in.
*The self-paid Ice Explorer Snowcoach and Glacier Skywalk operate from May 1 to October 12, subject to weather conditions.*
Starting October 13, the itinerary will only include stops at scenic spots, with no optional bookings for the Snowcoach or Glacier Skywalk activities.
On clear weather days: Guests can take an easy 60-minute hike on the hills in front of the glacier to experience glacial landscapes up close.
On poor weather days: Following the tour guide’s arrangement, guests will view the glacier from a distance, with an extra stop at Waterfowl Lake added to the itinerary.
# Itinerary:
Jasper → Medicine Lake → Maligne Lake (Optional 90-minute cruise at own expense) → Lunch at Maligne Lake (45 minutes, self-paid) → The Crossing → Bow Lake (20 minutes) → Banff
Depart from your hotel in Jasper and pass by Medicine Lake. At the lake’s far end lies Maligne Lake, the world’s second-largest glacial lake. Board the seasonal Maligne Lake Cruise (at your own expense)* and cruise across the 22-kilometre-long lake, slowly approaching Spirit Island, known as "the meeting place of the gods". After self-paid lunch at Maligne Lake, proceed to Maligne Canyon*, the longest and deepest canyon in the Rocky Mountains. Due to the 2024 wildfires, this stop may be substituted with Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Lake Beauvert depending on national park opening status. Carved by glacial erosion, the canyon features deep, rugged rock formations and breathtaking scenery. Afterwards, drive south along the Icefields Parkway, stop for a rest at The Crossing, then visit Bow Lake for photos with sweeping panoramic views before heading south back to Banff.
*Maligne Lake Cruise (self-paid) operates from May 29 to October 11. Schedules are subject to change based on lake ice melt conditions. When cruises are unavailable, the itinerary will be replaced with a 45-minute stop at Pyramid Lake and a 15-minute stop at Patricia Lake.
*Maligne Canyon may be replaced with Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Lake Beauvert (30 minutes total) subject to national park opening status as a result of the 2024 wildfires.
# Itinerary:
Banff → Lake Louise (75 mins) → Moraine Lake (60 mins) → Lunch at Lake Louise Village (self-paid, 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 you will soon arrive at Lake Louise, the most renowned lake in the Rocky Mountains. Under the sunlight, the mineral-rich lake water shimmers with a captivating sapphire blue, embraced on three sides by the towering Victoria Glacier. Resembling a jade scattered among the mountains, it earns the moniker "the Sapphire of the Rockies". Looking back from the lakeshore, 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 will take in the full panoramic lake and mountain vistas, losing all sense of time. After leaving Moraine Lake, head to Lake Louise Village for lunch at your own expense, with Chinese or Western plated meals available for pre-order.
Following lunch, continue westward, passing the Spiral Tunnel built through the blood, sweat and tears of Pacific Railway workers before entering Yoho National Park. You will reach the secluded Emerald Lake, where red canoes ripple across its tranquil surface. Next, visit Natural Bridge, carved over thousands of years by the Kicking Horse River. The waterway, dark pine trees, distant mountains and shallow shoals combine to form a breathtaking landscape painting. On the return journey, stop over at Banff Town before driving back to Calgary.
*Moraine Lake: Seasonal access. Tentative opening period runs from Victoria Day long weekend in May through late September to early October, subject to official announcements from Parks Canada. If the lake is closed and inaccessible, the substitute attractions will be Lake Minnewanka (30 mins) and Two Jack Lake (15 mins). The mandatory fee for Moraine Lake will be waived.
| 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 | 10:00:00 12:00:00 14:00:00 16:00:00 18:00:00 20:00:00 22:00:00 | 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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