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Duration

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Overview

    Rocky 5-days guided tour exploring the Rocky Mountain National Parks of Canada!
    - Guaranteed 1-nights stay at Banff Town and 1-night at Icefield Parkway
    - Special offer: FREE outlet shopping transfer arrival before 12 pm
    - Closer to see the Columbia Icefield
    - Professional local tour guide and driver

What's Included

  • Entry/Admission - Maligne Canyon
  • Entry/Admission - Bow Lake
  • 1x Breakfast
  • Entry/Admission - Natural Bridge
  • Hotel accommodations for 4 nights as listed -standard room
  • Entry/Admission - Athabasca Falls
  • Admission for National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Maligne Lake
  • **NOTES: The sequence of itineraries is subject to change without prior notice
  • Bilingual Tour Guide (English and Chinese)
  • Entry/Admission - Bow Falls
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Entry/Admission - Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre
  • Entry/Admission - Columbia Icefield Skywalk
  • Entry/Admission - Johnston Canyon
  • Accommodation included: 4 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Emerald Lake
  • Traffic Accident Insurance
  • Entry/Admission - Moraine Lake
  • Entry/Admission - Surprise Corner
  • Entry/Admission - Peyto Lake
  • 1x Dinner
  • Entry/Admission - Sunwapta Falls and Canyon

What to Expect

    Itinerary

    Day 1: Arrive Calgary - Airport pick up

    Pass By: Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
    Welcome to Calgary! Enjoy the dazzling mountain peaks, lush alpine meadows, blue-green lakes, dense forests, and abundant wild animals. Immerse yourself into the nature and enjoy local delicacies. Your choices of add-on activity [ Guided/ Self-Guided City Tour] if you arrived in Calgary before 12:00PM.

    Admission:

    [ City Self-Explore - Route A] Explore "Calgary CBD" + check out trendy locations + The Core shopping mall (Excluded)

    [ City Self-Explore - Route B] Back to the Time at Heritage Park (5hr) (Excluded)

    [ City Self-Explore - Route C] Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! @ CrossIron Mills Outlet （5hr） (Excluded)

    [ City Self-Explore - Route D] Shopping @ Chinook Centre (5hr) (Excluded)

    No meals included on this day.
    Accommodation included: Best Western Calgary Plaza Hotel or Similar

    Day 2: Calgary-Banff Gondola-Bow Falls-Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel-Johnston Canyon

    Pass By: Banff National Park, Banff National Park, Alberta
    Banff National Park is Canada's first national park, and is a destination on innumerous people’s bucket lists from all around the world. The most famous attractions in the park are Lake Louise and Lake Moraine. Banff National Park is also home to countless iconic natural landmarks from majestic mountain ranges to gorgeous turquoise lakes, to beautiful waterfalls, and canyons.

    Pass By: Sulphur Mountain, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
    Sulphur Mountain is a mountain located in Banff, Alberta, Canada. At the peak of the mountain you will be amazed by the incredible 360 degree view on the skywalk, of six majestic mountain ranges, beautiful rivers and valleys, the Bow Valley as well as the Town of Banff. Surrounded by the massive peaks that reach the sky, you feel as if you are at the heart of the planet.

    Stop At: Banff Gondola, 100 Mountain Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B2, Canada
    This beautiful rocky mountain overlooks the charming town of Banff. At Banff Gondola, you will be able to view the beautiful scenery that surrounds you freely, and in every sense on a 360 degree roof-top observation deck with glass fencing. The stunning sunsets reflecting on the snowy mountains is a scene you will never forget.
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

    Stop At: Hoodoos Trail, Banff, AB T0L 2C0, Canada
    Witness the "Devil's Rock" shaped by the force of natural wind erosion, standing on the bank of the Bow River, quietly guarding it like a guardian.
    Duration: 15 minutes

    Stop At: Bow Falls, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
    Bow Falls is not like your typical waterfall, it is wide and short. You can also see the valley that was eroded by glacier activity and the [Bow Falls] over the years.
    Duration: 15 minutes

    Stop At: Surprise Corner, Buffalo St, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
    Surprise Corner is about a mile from the centre of Banff town. The surprise at the corner of Tunnel Mountain Road in the town of Banff is the sudden appearance and incredible view of the [Fairmont Banff Springs]
    Duration: 15 minutes

    Stop At: Fairmont Banff Springs, 405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J4, Canada
    The Fairmont Banff Spring Hotel, also known as the "Castle of the Rockies", has been around for more than 100 years. This iconic gem is located among the majestic Rocky Mountains and the Bow River. We will make a lunch stop at this Iconic Castle hotel. Optional add-on French Brasserie lunch at your choice (additional fees)
    Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

    Stop At: Johnston Canyon, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
    is carved into the limestone bedrock from thousands of years of water erosion. It is truly remarkable how powerful water can be in shaping landscapes. On this hike, you will be immersed into a beautiful scene of overhanging canyon walls, waterfalls, and lush forest. (Sightseeing: 60 mins) (If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake as an alternative attraction)
    Duration: 1 hour

    No meals included on this day.
    Accommodation included: Caribou Lodge/Roundlestone Lodge/Aspen Lodge/Ptarmigan Inn or similar

    Day 3: Lake Louise-Moraine Lake-Yoho National Park-Emerald Lake-Natural Bridge-Columbia Icefield

    Stop At: Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta
    known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks, overlooked by a stately chateau and backed by [Victoria Glacier] and elevated by [Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise]
    Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

    Stop At: Moraine Lake Rd off Great Divide Hwy, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
    [Moraine Lake] (Open Seasonal/*Alternative Attractions: Two Jack Lake, Lake Minnewanka*). Its waters are the most amazing color, a vivid shade of turquoise that changes in intensity throughout the summer as the glaciers melt. Set in the rugged Valley of the [Ten Peaks], Moraine Lake is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and rock piles, creating a scene so stunning it almost seems unreal.
    Duration: 40 minutes

    Stop At: Lake Louise Ski Resort, 1 Whitehorn Rd, Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0, Canada
    Visit [Lake Louise Gondola] (additional charges) at [Lake Louise Ski Resort]. The mountainous scenery here is immaculate. We will have a lunch stop here (Optional add-on lunch is available with additional fees)
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

    Pass By: Spiral Tunnels, Trans-Canada Highway, Yoho National Park, British Columbia Canada
    [Spiral Tunnel] is a section of the Canadian Pacific Railway that carried too much blood and tears of railroad workers and history.

    Stop At: Emerald Lake Road, Yoho National Park, British Columbia Canada
    Next stop is [Emerald Lake]. The beautiful blue-green color of Emerald Lake is created by sunlight reflecting off a white layer of “marl” on the lakebed. Emerald Lake is surrounded by the President Range that forms a natural amphitheater with towering, forested banks.
    Duration: 20 minutes

    Stop At: Natural Bridge, Yoho National Park, British Columbia Canada
    Stop at the [Natural Bridge] along the way and admire the Kicking Horse River as it carves a path through ancient rock. You can hear the roar of the disappearing water churning and ejecting beneath the bridge to further reinforce the move in making this a legitimate waterfall.
    Duration: 15 minutes

    Stop At: Columbia Icefield Skywalk, The Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 Canada
    Let's begin the journey in [Columbia Icefield] , the largest ancient icefield in the Canadian Rockies. Both packages can experience Columbia Icefield Adventure - Skywalk and Snowcoach the Ice Explorer. You will join Skywalk today to discover a different perspective of the remarkable scenery as you peer into what seems like the planet's heart through a glass-bottomed [Skywalk] (mandatory), and you will be impressed. The [Columbia Icefields Skywalk] arches away from the building approximately 280 m above the valley floor, offering a fantastic mountainous view of [Sunwapta Valley] on either side of the skywalk and directly beneath you.
    Later today, you will enjoy dinner at Altitude (mandatory) in Columbia Icefield Discovery Center right next to the 2nd biggest Icefield.
    Duration: 1 hour

    Meals included:
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    Accommodation included: Glacier View Lodge - 2 packages (Glacier View Room or Mountain View Room)

    Day 4: Columbia Icefield - Maligne Lake - Maligne Canyon - Jasper

    Stop At: Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, Highway 93 Icefields Pkwy, Improvement District No. 12, Jasper National Park, Alberta T1L 1J3 Canada
    Today we will enjoy a half day in Columbia Icefield Centre to have a wonderful time there!
    Starting with the feature package, customers will enjoy the delicious buffet breakfast (Mandatory) at the Altitude restaurant, where you had dinner last night. This time you will have a full breakfast right next to our proud Columbia Icefield under the sun! That must add extra satisfaction to start your day.
    Around 10 am, we plan to take a ride [Ice Explorer - snowcoach] (mandatory) to get a closer look at the [Athabasca Glacier]. Explore this magnificent Athabasca Glacier on the Ice Explorer and venture the glacier as you step onto it; you will be astonished by how massive this chunk of ice is.
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

    Pass By: Medicine Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta Canada
    Medicine Lake, also known as “the lake that disappears” is located 20 km southeast of the town of Jasper. Medicine lake is a 7 km long narrow lake that is formed by the Maligne River. Interesting enough, the lake loses water as it flows. Why is that you may ask? When the water is on its way to merge with the Athabasca river, it reaches the medicine lake area, and pools up to form the Lake over the largest inaccessible limestone cave system.

    Stop At: Maligne Lake Rd. 44 km southeast of Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta Canada
    22km long, the majestic Maligne Lake is the second-largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. While its azure-blue waters can be cold for swimming, there are plenty of other activities to do in the Maligne Valley including hiking Bald and Opal Hills, biking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and boat tours to Spirit Island. If you are feeling exceptionally adventurous, the 44km Skyline Trail begins at Maligne Lake and finishes near the town of Jasper. Make sure to bring your camera, it's one of the most photogenic places in Jasper National Park!
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

    Stop At: Maligne Canyon, Maligne Lake Road, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 Canada
    Get ready to explore Maligne Canyon, located 1.8 km past the Jasper exit. Maligne Canyon is the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park. You will not regret exploring this remarkable natural landmark by crossing six bridges built across several different points of the canyon. Every bridge gives you an all new perspective of the canyon, and are all photo taking opportunities you do not want to miss.
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Stop At: Sasketchawan River Crossing, Sasketchawan River Crossing, Banff National Park, Alberta
    South of the Icefield Avenue, in addition to the beautiful scenery of the Rocky Mountains, the [Saskatchewan River Crossing] is an interesting place to stop for a short rest. This place was named [The Crossing] because back in the 19th century, travelers and fur traders would use this spot to cross the North Saskatchewan River on their way to the beautiful province of British Columbia.
    Duration: 15 minutes

    Meals included:
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    Accommodation included: Jasper Athabasca Hotel or Maligne Lodge Jasper or Tonquin Inn or Lobstick Lodge or Marmot Lodge or similar

    Day 5: Jasper - Pyramid Lake - Athabasca Falls - Sunwapta Falls - Peyto Lake - Bow Lake– Calgary

    Stop At: Pyramid Lake, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada
    Located on the shores of Jasper National Park's Pyramid Lake, less than 2 hours from the gateway city of Jasper. Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of our hotel, where you can enjoy some family fun with ice skating and snowshoeing, or take in all the beauty of Jasper from your cabin, which features a fireplace and balcony. Open year-round, Pyramid Lake Resort is the perfect place to be based for your Jasper adventures.
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Stop At: Athabasca Falls, Hwy 93, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 Canada
    Located 30 km south of Jasper town, Athabasca Falls, is one of the most incredible and powerful waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies. Although its height is not astonishing, the Athabasca falls is known for its impressive volume and force of water. This splendid waterfall is in the foreground of a stunning backdrop of lush forests, and beautiful rocky mountain ranges.
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Stop At: Sunwapta Falls and Canyon, 54 km south of Jasper, off Highway 93 54 km south of Jasper, off Highway 93, Jasper National Park, Jasper National Park, Alberta Canada
    An impressive waterfall deep in the heart of Banff National Park. This hiking destination boasts a beautiful upper tier cascading down a sheer dropoff and three lower tiers that fall over the Sunwapta River. Taking a hike through a lodgepole pine forest, our visitors can see all three tiers of this impressive attraction and hike up from the lower take-out point for an extended walk. There are many great photo opportunities though all the seasons.
    Duration: 20 minutes

    Stop At: Peyto Lake, Icefield Parkway, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
    Located along the Icefields Parkway, approximately 40km north of Lake Louise is the vibrant glacier-fed lake, Peyto Lake. The lake is nestled in majestic mountain ranges which lie on each of its sides. This jaw dropping view is the best reward for an intense scrambling hike. The scenery on the viewpoint looks as if it is a carefully painted piece of art. Peyto Lake’s beauty is comparable with the famous Moraine Lake without as many crowds.
    Duration: 20 minutes

    Stop At: Bow Lake, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
    Bow Lake is a stop you will not regret taking while you are travelling across Icefield Parkway. When the lake thaws in the summer, it becomes a vivid blue colour from the glacier melt of the Crowfoot Glacier. Speaking of the Crowfoot Glacier, the Bow Lake is also the perfect place to view the Crowfoot Glacier, Wapta Icefield, bow glacier, crowfoot mountain and Mount Thompson. It really seems like the ultimate all in one package!
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Pass By: Crowfoot Glacier, Improvement District No. 9, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
    Attached to the Northeast side of the Crowfoot Mountain and overlooking the Bow Lake lies the Crowfoot Glacier. This huge mass of ice was named a century ago because its appearance resembled that of a three-toed crowfoot. Be sure to take lots of photos because the next time you visit Crowfoot Glacier, it might not look the same anymore!



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