Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Kootenay and Waterton Lake National Parks Tour from Calgary

Itinerary

Day 1: Home – Calgary

Stop At: Calgary International Airport, 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6W5, Canada
Today you will be picked up at YYC Airport.
You can join the optional tours (for guests arriving before 12:00) or explore the city on your own.
The hotel check-in time is usually after 16:00.

Option 1: Guided Calgary City Tour (guests should arrive before 12pm) (approx. 3 hrs) - CAD$70/person
Option 2: Heritage Park Tour (approx. 3.5 hrs.) - CAD$55/person
Option 3: CrossIron Mill Outlets (approx. 5 hrs.) - CAD$34/person
Calgary City Floating tour (approx. 2 hrs) - CAD 80/person
* Prices are only for reference, may vary without prior notice.

Pickup Info:
Free YYC airport pick-up time: 10:00am - 10:00pm (Departure every 2 hours: 10:00am/12:00pm/2:00pm/4:00pm/6:00pm/8:00pm/10:00pm. You need to book in advance.)

Pickup points:
Information Centre at Exit #7.
If you don't arrive during the above mentioned time, you need to take the hotel shuttle bus to the hotel by yourself. If you miss the booked pickup time, please inform us as early as possible, so we can re-arrange for you. (if you miss the last departure bus, you need to go to the hotel by yourself.)

Notes:
1. You need to wait for other guests to go together. Paid private pickup service charges C$60 one way for 1-4 persons / C$150 one way for 5-10 persons. Tax is not included.
2. Meals are not included in the tour fee.
3.The attractions is subject to availability. If it is not available, we will replace with other attraction.
4. The sequence of itinerary is for your reference and mainly for departures on Mondays and Thursdays. For departures on other days, the sequence may vary and we will inform the guests once it is confirmed.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Ramada Plaza Calgary Airport Hotel and Conference Centre , Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre , OR Similar

Day 2: Kootenay National Park

Stop At: Kootenay National Park, 7556 Main St E, Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia V0A 1E0 Canada
Today we will head to Kootenay National Park where we can visit many scenic spots such as Great Divide (15 min-stay), Marble Canyon (45 min-stay), Kootenary Valley (10 min-stay), Radium Hot Springs (opt, 90mins), Kimberley (15 min-stay).
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Prestige Hotel Canbrook , OR Similar

Day 3: Calgary – Waterton Lake National Park – Calgary

Stop At: Waterton Lake National Park, Highway 5, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta T0K 2M0 Canada
Today, we will enjoy the one day exploration in the mysterious Waterton Lake National Park.
We will visit many of its popular attractions like Prince Wales Hotel, Waterton Town, Cameron Falls, Red Rock Canyon and Buffalo Paddock.
Afterwards, we will return to Calgary.

Note:
There is a chance that Red Rock Canyon will be closed. In that case, it will be replace by OKOTOKS BIG ROCK.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Ramada Plaza Calgary Airport Hotel and Conference Centre , Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre , OR Similar

Day 4: Columbia Icefield - Jasper

Stop At: Columbia Icefield Skywalk, The Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre, Jasper National Park, Alberta T1L 1J3 Canada
In the morning, you will travel through Icefield Parkway with a 20-min stay at the Bow Lake.
Afterwards, you will visit Columbia Icefield (approx. 3.5-hour stay), you’ll travel on a massive Ice Explorer (snowcoach) to a place where you can walk on, feel and drink from the Athabasca Glacier. Then, take a jaw-dropping walk along the glass-floored Glacier Skywalk and step high above Sunwapta Valley..
In addition, we will visit the Athabasca Falls (approx. 30-min stay) and then head to Jasper Town.

Note:
You cannot get to Athabasca Glacier without taking the Ice Explorer. Glacier Adventure (Ice Explorer + Skywalk) need reservation and prepaid. Please select at the time of booking.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Whistlers Inn , Mount Robson Inn , Lobstick Lodge , OR Similar

Day 5: Jasper National Park – Banff National Park

Stop At: Jasper National Park, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada
Today we will continue our adventures in Jasper National Park, where you will visit the Maligne Lake. You can embark a Maligne Lake Cruise (approx. 100-min stay) at your own expenses.
Then we will visit Maligne Canyon, where we will stay for about 30 minutes. Along the way, we will pass by Medicine Lake.
Passing by the Medicine Lake, we will then arrive at the Peyto Lake (approx. 20-min stay) in Banff National Park, with a short stay at the Crossing.
After that, we will tour the Crowfoot Glacier for another 15 minutes.
* If Peyto Lake is closed, we will visit WaterFowl Lake
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Aspen Lodge , Brewster Mountain Lodge , Voyager Inn , Lake Louise Inn , OR Similar

Day 6: Calgary – Lake Louise – Moraine Lake – Yoho National Park

Stop At: Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta T0L 1E0 Canada
In the morning, we will go to visit Lake Louise (approx. 120-min stay) in Banff National Park. We will spend more time enjoying the picturesque views there and then continue to Moraine Lake/Ten Peak Vally (approx. 45-min stay).
After that, we will head to Yoho National Park. Passing by Spiral Tunnel, we will then arrive at Emerald Lake (approx. 20-min stay).
Afterward, we will move to Natural Bridge (approx. 15-min stay).
Today, we will spend the night in the Rockies.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Aspen Lodge , Brewster Mountain Lodge , Voyager Inn , OR Similar

Day 7: Banff National Park – Home

Stop At: Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
Today, we will explore Canada's oldest national park - Banff national park.
We will visit Sulphur Mountain (approx. 90 mins) where guests will have a chance to take a Gondola Ride (optional, at your own expense) to the top of Sulphur Mountain.
In addition, we will visit Johnston Canyon (approx. 60-min stay), Bow Falls (approx. 15-min stay), Surprise Corner (approx. 15-min stay) and Hoodoos (approx. 15-min stay).
Then, you can enjoy Banff at your pace and explore a myriad of galleries, trendy shops, and boutiques.

Notes:
Please schedule your flight after 9:30pm.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.