3-Day Canada Classic Tour from Calgary: Banff, Jasper, Johnston Canyon and Columbia Icefield
What you'll experience
Highlights
• Peyto Lake & Columbia Icefield: Visit the uniquely shaped Peyto Lake and explore the Columbia Icefield, including adventures like the Ice Explorer and glass-bottomed Skywalk
• Maligne Canyon & Lake Cruise: Experience thrilling views at Maligne Canyon and enjoy the highly-rated Maligne Lake Cruise to Spirit Island, voted "Best Boat Cruise in Canada."
• Saskatchewan River Crossing Relaxation: Unwind with stunning Rocky Mountain views at this peaceful spot, perfect for reflection and tranquility
3 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Calgary - Banff Gondola - Bow Falls - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Johnston Canyon - Banff
Calgary-Banff Gondola (Additional fees) (90 min)-Hoodoos (15 min) -Bow Falls (15 min)-Surprise Corner (15 min)-Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & Lunch stop [French Brasserie] (Optional with additional fees) (90 min)-Johnston Canyon (60 min)
Visit Banff National Park to marvel at the beauty and grandeur of the granite peaks. It is hard to miss this natural wonder. Enjoy a ride to the Sulphur Mountain Summit on [Banff Gondola]. Next, you can see [Banff Hoodoos], "Devil's Rock." Following [Bow Falls], It is almost like you are enchanted with time when the river roars in summer. After taking a peek at the [Surprise Corner], the spectacular viewpoint for the famous [Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel], we will visit and make a lunch stop at this Iconic Castle hotel. Finally, hiking at [Johnston Canyon] This popular hiking spot takes you to stunning waterfalls. The trail will take you through open meadows and glacial lakes. (If the attraction has been closed due to maintenance or any other force majeure, we will visit Lake Minnewanka or Two Jack Lake as an alternate attraction.)
* Surprise Corner: Closed for maintenance Sept 8 – Oct 20.
Note:
- Arrival time in Banff may vary depending on the activity schedule. Thank you for your understanding.
- The actual itinerary may be adjusted based on different departure dates to ensure a smooth tour.
Sulphur Mountain
Banff National Park
Johnston Canyon
Banff Gondola
Bow Falls
Surprise Corner
Meals: B: Excluded(Optional group meal), L: Excluded(Optional group meal - French Brasserie French Brasserie at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel), D: ExcludedStay: Elk + Avenue Hotel/ Canalta Lodge/ Caribou Lodge/ Aspen Lodge/ Mount Royal Hotel/ Ptarmigan Inn - 2
Day 2 — Banff - Bow Lake - Peyto Lake - Columbia Icefield - Athabasca Falls - Jasper
Banff-Crowfoot Glacier (Pass by)-Bow Lake (20 min)-Peyto Lake (30 min)-Lunch Stop (Optional Western Lunch Box with additional fees)(45 min)-Columbia Icefield [Snowcoach & Skywalk] (Mandatory fees) (150 min)-Athabasca Falls (30 min)-Jasper
Today, we will drive along [Icefields Parkway], National Geographic magazine has voted it as one of the most beautiful scenic highways on the planet. This breathtaking drive blends jaw-dropping views with pristine wilderness. Pass by the snow-capped mountain peaks of [Crowfoot Glacier]. Following the visit to [Bow Lake], the lake is a bright turquoise color which is due to the glacial runoff from Bow Glacier. Shortly after, we will come to [Peyto Lake], a must-see lake in Banff National Park for its unique maple shape or vibrant blue glacier-fed water. (If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Waterfowl Lake and Big Hill as the alternative attractions) After that, we will arrive at [Columbia Icefield] and experience the stunning beauty of [Athabasca Glacier], the largest and oldest icefield in North America. For an unforgettable trip into this region, take a ride of [Ice Explorer - Snowcoach], and a glass-bottomed [Skywalk] for thrill-seekers. Finally, we will head to the [Athabasca Falls] the most powerful waterfalls in Jasper National Park.
* Columbia Icefield [Snowcoach & Skywalk]: Operating until Oct 13. After this date, tours will stop at the site only.
Good weather: light hike (~60 mins) to the glacier viewpoint.
Poor weather: glacier viewing arranged by the guide.
No mandatory Snowcoach & Skywalk fees will be charged.
Additional stop: [Sunwapta Falls]
Columbia Icefield
Bow Lake
Athabasca Glacier
Peyto Lake
Athabasca Falls
Meals: B: Excluded(Optional group meal), L: Excluded(Optional group meal - The Crossing Western bento), D: ExcludedStay: Tonquin Inn/ Lobstick Lodge/ Athabasca Hotel - 3
Day 3 — Jasper National Park - Maligne Lake - Maligne Canyon - Calgary
Jasper National Park-Medicine Lake (pass by) - Maligne Canyon (30min) - Maligne Lake [Maligne Lake Cruise] (Additional fees) (90 min) - Lunch Stop (Optional Maligne Lake Historical Chalet lunch] (Additional Fees) (60min)-The Crossing
Check out from Jasper hotel, pass by [Medicine Lake], this mysterious lake is full of Indian legends and mystery. then will visit [Maligne Canyon]. It is a great place to go if you want an adrenaline rush and adventure. The canyon contains some of the most impressive geological formations in the world. Shortly after, we will arrive at the world-famous [Maligne Lake] (Seasonal/*Alternative attraction: Pyramid Lake, Patricia Lake *) and take the 8 million Reader Digest subscribers voted the [Maligne Lake Cruise] as the "Best Boat Cruise in Canada" and access to [Spirit Island]. Next, we will have a lunch stop at [Maligne Lake Historical Chalet] (Optional lunch with additional charges, if less than 15pax for lunch booking, it may be replaced with a plate meal or self-choice lunch with soup, sandwich & dessert). On the way back, you will relax in peace at the [Saskatchewan River Crossing] This spot is located just south of Icefield Avenue and offers stunning views of the Rocky Mountains, as well as peace & quiet.
* Maligne Canyon: During closure, it will be replaced with [Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge] and [Beauvert Lake]
* Maligne Lake Cruise: Operating until Oct 12. After this date, replaced with [Pyramid Lake]
Maligne Lake
Jasper National Park
Maligne Canyon
Canadian Rockies
Meals: B: Excluded(Optional group meal), L: Excluded(Optional group meal - Maligne Lake Historical Chalet Buffet), D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- 2-night hotel accommodations as listed - standard room
- Ground transportation (The type of vehicle used will based on the number of guests that day)
- Professional bilingual tour guide and/or driver
- Admission for National Park
- 5% GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Traffic Accident Liability
Not included
- Service fees for tour guide and driver (CAD$15.00/guest/day)
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure locations
- All personal expenses, additional hotel services and meals, unless otherwise stated
- Entrance fees and optional tours (rates vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)(We strongly recommend that you choose your activities, meals, and pre or post-stay hotel when booking your trip. No additional change or modification within 7 days before or during the tour. Changes are based on different situations and requirements.)
- All add-on activity & meal options must be purchased 10 days before the tour start, and subject to availability of resources.
Meeting & drop-off
Departure points
- [Downtown] Bus station in front of Harry Hays Building (across the street from the Delta Calgary Downtown hotel) · CalgaryPickup at 07:45:004th Ave SE, Calgary
- Elk + Avenue Hotel · BanffPickup at 09:30:00333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B1Please wait in the hotel lobby.
- Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel · CalgaryPickup at 07:15:001316 33 St NE Calgary, AB T2A 6B6Please wait in the hotel lobby.
[Banff Town] Elk + Avenue Hotel
[Downtown] Bus station in front of Harry Hays Building (across the street from the Delta Calgary Downtown hotel), on 4th Ave SE, Calgary
[NE Calgary] Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel
[YYC Dropoff] Calgary International Airport Departure Terminal (Please ensure that your flight departs YYC after 9:30 pm for Cannada domestic, 22:30pm for international flights)
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–17 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 17 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 18–32 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 18 days to 32 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 33+ days before | 60% | Cancellation Made 33 or more days prior to departure, only CA $60 charge handling fee by order |
Read the full cancellation terms
The following terms apply to changes in the number of travelers for an order, as well as modifications to the names of travelers (subject to resource availability on the corresponding travel dates).
- For modifications requested by within 0-17 days before departure (inclusive), no refunds will be issued for any activities, meals, tickets, or accommodation.
- For modifications requested 18 days (inclusive) or more before departure, a service fee of C $ 60 per order per change will apply (activities and meals may be refundable).
【Additional Information】
- Any additional costs incurred due to changes in resources will be charged as applicable.
- In case of cancellation or modification for any reason, bank transfer fees or credit card fees will be deducted from the refund along with the cancellation or modification fee.
- All changes or cancellations must be communicated directly to our company via email or fax in written form.
- Cancellations and refund requests will be processed within 1–7 business days.
Important info
Special notes
- Holiday surcharge during Stampede period.
- The sequence of itineraries are subject to change without prior notice.
- Aside from admission fees, optional tour fees and service fees mentioned above, other fees and taxes should be paid in CAD currency by. If you choose to pay in USD currency, you should pay the price difference caused by the currency exchange rate.
- If your itinerary includes airport pick-up and drop-off service, please provide accurate flight information and arrive at the designated pick-up location in advance. If the pick-up or designated pick-up location is mistaken due to inaccurate information you have provided, you will be charged an additional fee for a second pick-up service.
- According to different hotel operation requirements, you may be required to provide credit card information as a deposit during your stay for miscellaneous expenses and incidental guarantees (such as telephone expense, laundry, catering).
- All activities and meals must be booked in advance. Please understand that no additional bookings will be provided during the tour.
- During the tour, please arrive at the pick-up location at the time scheduled by the tour guide. Do not be late to avoid delaying other tourists' itinerary. If you are late or miss the transportation we have provided, you are responsible (at your own expense) to meet the group at the next designated meeting location.
- During your trip, the tour guide may pick-up or drop-off travelers accommodated at different hotels. The tour guide will make reasonable arrangements according to the presented situation. Please cooperate and understand, thank you.
- During your trip, there may be different vehicles and tour guides serving you.
- If for any reason you need to leave our group during the trip, you must fill out a "Letter of Liability Release"; no exceptions.
- Guests under 16 years old, must be accompanied by an adult (Age 18 or above).
- In the event of traffic, weather, or other circumstances not under our company's control, or if you are unable to participate in activities included in the itinerary due to personal reasons, no refunds will be given.
- If you have special needs (such as but not limited to: bed type, vegetarian options, high-chairs, etc.) please inform us at least 7 days before your trip. We will do our best to accommodate you, but there is no guarantee.
- This product is a local bus tour. All foreign travelers are responsible to have ready and to bring a valid visa. Confirm and process eTA in advance according to your passport type. For details, please click the link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp (Electronic Travel Permit [Mandarin] for reference only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4iyyMVFvfM）
- Please provide accurate and complete information (Name, gender, adult / child, copy of passport and contact information) when booking a tour to avoid errors that would affect your travel. If you cause a delay or cause losses due to missing or inaccurate information, you will be held responsible.
- This product is a local bus tour. Under the premise that the promised service and standards remain unchanged, your itinerary may take place alongside another traveler's itinerary to form a group tour. Depending on arrival and departure dates, travelers’ itinerary sequence may differ.
- Hotel Class: North American Hotels do not have an official hotel star rating standard. The hotels involved on the trip are local brand hotels.
- The North American Hotel Standard Room is equipped with one large bed or two standard beds. If you have a specific request for bed types, please inform us at the time of booking and we will do our best to accommodate you.
- Product components such as: tour vehicles, hotels, restaurants, attraction facilities, etc. may have different standards (ratings, classes, quality) in different regions of the world; please understand. Our bilingual tour guides will use Mandarin and/or English to serve you.
- Tour vehicles: Vehicles are arranged according to the number of people in a group. In a group up to 24 passengers, the driver will also be the tour guide. In a group of more than 24 passengers, an individual driver/tour guide will be provided.
- Tour Operator will provides transportation, accommodation or other services and is not responsible or liable for any loss, damage or injury, delay or accident due to an act of default of any company engaged in providing service included in these packages.
- In case of force majeure including but not limited to weather, traffic accidents, etc. our company has the right to modify or cancel the itinerary.
- It is strongly recommended that you purchase travel insurance for your personal benefit.
- Tour Operator is not responsible for any transportation cancellations or delays, climate change, or any other travel safety issues within the trip that are caused by circumstances not under our company's control.
- In the Rockies, there can be large temperature differences between morning and evening. The average daytime temperature in summer is 25 °C, and the average night temperature is 15-18 ° C. Please prepare clothes appropriately.
- In the Rockies, there's ample sunshine and usually high levels of Ultraviolet rays (UV rays) that may cause sunburn, so proper sun protection will be needed. The region has a dry climate and body lotion is one of the must-haves when traveling.
- When encountering wild animals, feeding is prohibited; In the case of large animals, do not leave the vehicle and approach.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited in hotel rooms and throughout the hotel. Violation of the rules will result in a fine of $300 CAD or more.
- Within the national parks, please note smoking is permitted in certain areas only. Please follow the rules and do not litter cigarette butts. Please make sure that they're fully out in case of a fire hazard.
- Please note that hotels in the Rocky Mountains area are mostly 3-4 story wooden structures. Some hotels do not have elevators.
- For environmental protection, Rocky Mountains area hotels are not provided with toothpaste, toothbrush, slippers, comb; Only shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and soap are provided.
- Most hotel rooms are not equipped with kettles. If you need hot water for drinking, please ask the hotel's front desk for assistance. If no kettle can be provided, please use the coffee machine properly as instructed.
- There is no "hot (boiling)" drinking water at the attractions, if necessary, please prepare it yourself before departure.
- Canadian voltage power is 110V, and the electrical socket is a three-pin plug: the upper one is round, and the lower two are flat and parallel.
- Don't forget to bring your camera and enjoy your journey!
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third/fourth bed in the room. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Double rooms are not guaranteed to be two beds type, please understand.
* Price for a child applies when a 0 to 12-year-old child stays in one standard room as a third or fourth person.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
* There will be hotel surcharges during Petroleum Show and Stampede. The price may vary depending on the departure date.
* The hotel room type is mainly one bed or two beds. If you have a special request, please note in advance. We try our best to coordinate.
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