canada·Multi-day tour·2 days

2-Day Canadian Rockies Summer Special Tour from Calgary/Banff: Banff National Park and Columbia Icefield

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What you'll experience

Highlights

• Enjoy stunning views of Bow Lake and the scenic Icefields Parkway with expert guidance
• Visit the Columbia Icefieldand experience the Ice Explorer ride (Optional), all with a guided tour for seamless exploration
• Admire the turquoise waters of Peyto Lake and Crowfoot Glacier, with local guidessharing insider knowledge
• Ride the Banff Gondola (Optional) and hike Johnston Canyon with ease, guided for your convenience
• Comfortable accommodation in Banff Town site for a relaxing stay with easy access to shopping and restaurants

2 days

Day-by-day itinerary

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Day 1 — Bow Lake - Icefield Parkway - Columbia Icefield / Ice explorer (*Fall Season will replaced by Lake Minnewanka & Banff Upper Hot Springs) - Peyto Lake - Crowfoot Glacier
We will go deeper into Rockies today; visit Jasper National Park, the biggest National Park in Canada.
【Icefield Parkway】
One of Canada's national treasures and most rewarding destinations. Stretching 232km (144mi) through the heart of Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site, this world-class journey offers access to a vast wilderness of pristine mountain lakes, ancient glaciers and broad sweeping valleys. (pass through)
【Bow Lake】
The most visited lake on the Icefield Parkway. On calm mornings, the reflection of the Crowfoot Mountain Range on the mirror-like surface of the lake creates a serene and enchanting atmosphere, making it the most delightful scenery for visitors. In the summer, this area serves as a foraging ground for bears, providing frequent opportunities to spot their tracks. For your safety, please remember to maintain a safe distance from bears. (stop for about 20 minutes)
【Columbia Icefield - Snocoach (Optional)】
This ice sheet is the largest single ice mass south of the Arctic Circle in North America, with dozens of glaciers originating from here. Being in its midst always evokes a profound sense of awe for nature. The region is also renowned for its Earth meteorological database, preserving centuries of climate changes. You can embark on an ice exploration journey here aboard the Glacier Adventure ICE Explorer - Snocoach to the surface of the glaciers. (stop for about 2.5 hours)
* Closed before the 1st Saturday of May and after the 2nd Saturday of October, will be replaced by Minnewanka Lake (20 minutes) & Banff Upper Hot Springs (Optional $$ - Pay onsite / 60 minutes)
* Will be replaced by Cave & Basin if Banff hot spring not available. Please bring the bathing suite for Banff Upper Springs if you plan to participate.
【Peyto Lake】
The ever-changing colors are the most famous scenery of Peyto Lake. The high-density glacial minerals in the water make the lake appear as if the waves are frozen at the edge, often leaving visitors questioning the reality of the water. The lake's colors can change with the seasons or weather, earning it the reputation as one of the representative lakes of the Rocky Mountains. (Stop for about 20 minutes)
* If not accessible, it will be replaced with Waterfowl Lake.
【Crowfoot Glacier】
Because, when initially discovered, the glacier had three ice masses resembling the claws of a crow, it was named accordingly. Unfortunately, due to climate change, one of the claws melted and collapsed in the early 20th century. Currently, only the remaining two claws are visible, serving as a compelling testament to the impact of the Earth's greenhouse effect. (Stop for about 15 minutes)
Columbia Icefield
Peyto Lake
Bow Lake
Icefields Parkway
Columbia Ice Explorer
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded(Group Meal Option Available), D: ExcludedStay: Banff Aspen Lodge, Banff Mount Royal, Elk + Avenue Hotel, Banff Inn, Banff Park Lodge, Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
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Day 2 — Banff Gondola - Johnston Canyon Walk - Bow Falls - Surprise Corner - Hoodoos - Banff Town
Today you will visit the Banff National Park, Canada's first national park.
【Banff Sulphur Mt Gondola (Optional)】
Enjoy a 360º view of Banff. (stop for about 90 minutes)
【Johnston Canyon】
Known for its walking trail throughout the year. (stop for about 60 minutes)
【Bow Falls】
Location of the film "The River of no return" in 1960's. (stop for about 15 minutes)
【Surprise Corner】
Good view for the Castle in the Rockies. (stop for about 15 minutes)
【Hoodoos】
Hoodoos are composed sedimentary rock covered by harder rock that is harder to erode. Once softer sediment erodes rock needle, only tower like natural obstacles are left. (stop for about 15 minutes)
【Banff Town】
The biggest town of National towns, many shops and restaurants waiting for your discovery. (stop for about 90 minutes)
Bow Falls
Johnston Canyon
Banff Gondola
Surprise Corner
Banff Town
Banff National Park
Meals: B: Excluded(Compulsory Selection), L: Excluded(Group Meal Option Available), D: Excluded

What's included

Included

1-Night Hotel Accommodations
Ground transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
Professional bilingual tour guide
5% GST (Goods & Services Tax)

Not included

Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure locations
All personal expenses, additional hotel services and meals, unless otherwise stated
National Park Fee (Free admission for children aged 0–15), breakfast and service fee (Mandatory fee. If you choose it in the upgrade, it will be included.)
Entrance fees and optional tours (rates vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
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.

Meeting & drop-off

Departure points

Banff Aspen Lodge (Lobby) · Banff
Pickup at 09:35:00
401 Banff Ave
Please be ready and show up at meeting location 10 minutes prior to the meeting time as the tour will start on time.
Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites (Lobby) · Calgary
Pickup at 08:00:00
610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1
Please be ready and show up at meeting location 10 minutes prior to the meeting time as the tour will start on time.

【Drop-off Location】
* Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites, 610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1;
* Banff Aspen Lodge, 401 Banff Ave;
* Calgary Airport (Extra charge needed, if you would like to be dropped off at the airport, please check with us for the quotation.);
* Extended Stay Hotel (Booked with us).
* For customer who books the extended stay at Calgary Airport Area, if no flight information was provided, guests might have to book the shuttle with hotel front desk when checking in (Subject to availability).

Cancellation policy

When you cancel	Refund	Notes
0–16 days before	0%	Cancellation Made Within 16 days prior to departure, No Refund
17–32 days before	40%	Cancellation Made Within 17 days to 32 days prior to departure, Refund 40% of total purchase amount
33+ days before	90%	Cancellation Made 33 or more days prior to departure, Refund 90% of total purchase amount

Read the full cancellation terms

• Change of departure date will be considered as a cancellation.
• Decrease in number of guests, change the optional admissions & group meal purchase, as well as amending extended hotel stay will be considered as cancellation.
• All optional tours are non-refundable. Refund will be done only due to weather and force majeure event happens and the optional tours could not be continued.
• Additional fees, including but not limited to associated credit card or wire transfer service charges, will be applied to any cancellation or amendment request.

Important info

Special notes

Each person is allowed to check in and carry on only one piece of baggage, any additional baggage will incur an extra fee of CAD$50+5%GST per piece.
We recommend to confirm with us about the tour availability before booking air tickets.
Sightseeing points and stop time are subject to weather condition.If closure of any sightseeing point occurs, it will be replaced by other points.
Itinerary sequence/Hotel arrangement is subject to change due to different departure date.
Please be ready and show up at meeting location 5-10 minutes prior to the meeting time as the tour will start on time. If you miss the bus, please go to next pick up location to meet the group. Should there be any concerns, please contact us.
Upgrade fees do not include breakfast (need to pay extra).
Tours4Fun has put forth all necessary efforts in order to ensure that, at all times of publication, all descriptions in the present brochure are exact. For reasons out of the control of Tours4fun, modifications or cancellations may occur during the tour, where customers should not object.
Tours4Fun shall not be liable for failure in the performance of any of its obligations for any loss or damage resulting from any delay, cancellations, loss of personal belongings, illness, bodily injury, accident, death, deterioration of services,inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, disappointment or frustration, either mental or physical, attributable to a fault, negligent act or omission by a provider or any employee thereof.
Tours4Fun suggest you to purchase travel insurance as a measure of added protection.
One piece of checked luggage & one piece of carry-on luggage, with applicable size restrictions, are allowed for each person.
All room types are based on double occupancy. No extra bed for 3rd & 4th person.
Should there be any itinerary details/price discrepancies from our website, the company's invoice will be considered as the final confirmation.

Pricing notes (children, single supplement)

* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room.
* Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third or fourth bed in the room but it can be requested at the time of check-in.
* Children prices applies when a 0-15 year-old child stays in one standard room as a third or fourth person.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.

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