6-Day Western Canada Tour from Calgary: Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Columbia Icefield, Banff Gondola, Johnston Canyon | Free Airport Pick-up

What you'll experience

Highlights

6 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Arrive Calgary

   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 full day/half day [Guided/ Self-Guided City Tour] (Additional Fees):
     1) [ City Walk - Full day Calgary Tour] Back to the Time at Heritage Park+Explore "Calgary CBD" + check out trendy locations (Start at 9am, includes guide and transfer, 8hr)
     2) [ City Guided - Explore - Route A] Explore "Calgary CBD" + check out trendy locations + The Core shopping mall (For guests arrive Calgary before 12 pm, the tour starts at 13:30pm, 5hr)
     3) [ City Self-Explore - Route C ] Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! @ CrossIron Mills Outlet （For guests arrive Calgary before 12 pm, the tour starts at 13:30pm, 5hr）
     4) [ City Self-Explore - Route D ] Shopping @ Chinook Centre (For guests arrive Calgary before 12 pm, the tour starts at 13:30pm, (5hr)
    

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Best Western Calgary Plaza Hotel
2. 2

   Day 2 — Calgary - Lake Louise - Moraine Lake - Yoho National Park - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge - Banff

   Calgary-Lake Louise (75 min)-Moraine Lake (45 min)-Lunch Stop at Lake Louise Village [Optional [Grill & Bar] Asian or Western Set Lunch with additional charges) (60 min)-Yoho National Park-Emerald Lake (20 min)-Natural Bridge (15 min)-Banff
   In the morning, we will pass by [Castle Mountain] on the way to [Lake Louise], one of the most visited destinations in the Canadian Rockies; 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]. Followed closely by [Moraine Lake] (Open Seasonal/*Alternative Attractions: Lake Minnewanka / Vermilion Lakes*). Set in the rugged Valley of the [Ten Peaks], amazing colors create a unique appearance used on the Canadian dollar bill. After a lunch stop at Lake Louise Village (Optional choice of [Grill & Bar Asian or Western Set Lunch] with additional charges), we will enter the Yoho National Park, pass by [Spiral Tunnel] This section of the Canadian Pacific Railway carries too much blood and tears of railroad workers and history. Arrive [Emerald Lake], the place where the amazing blue-green color is caused by the sunlight reflecting off the "marl" layer. This is an extraordinary natural beauty! Before ending our tour, you will be amazed by the waterfall cascading over [Natural Bridge]. Enjoy the sounds of nature as you stroll along the path that leads to the Bridge. Finally, back to the town of Banff for hotel check-in.
       

   

   Moraine Lake

   

   Emerald Lake

   

   Lake Louise

   

   Natural Bridge, Canada

   

   Yoho National Park

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Roundlestone Lodge, Aspen Lodge
3. 3

   Day 3 — Banff Gondola - Bow Falls - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Johnston Canyon

   Banff-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) (75 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.)Recommendations in the evening: [Banff Night Tour] (min. 2 participants, about 2 hours). You may encounter some fascinating wildlife and capture some amazing pictures of Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka just like Award winner movies - 'Brokeback Mountain' and 'The Revenant'!
     

   

   Banff National Park

   

   Banff Gondola

   

   Bow Falls

   

   Johnston Canyon

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Roundlestone Lodge, Aspen Lodge
4. 4

   Day 4 — Banff Town - Crowfoot Glacier - Bow Lake - Columbia Icefield-Revelstoke/Salmon Arm

   Banff-Crowfoot Glacier (Pass by)-Bow Lake (30 min)-Columbia Icefield & Lunch stop [Snowcoach & Skywalk] (Mandatory fees) (180 min)-Revelstoke / Salmon Arm 
   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. Next, 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] (mandatory fee), and a glass-bottomed [Skywalk] (mandatory fee) for thrill-seekers. We will also stay overnight in Grizzly Bear Town/Salmon Bay. 
     

   

   Columbia Icefield

   

   Icefields Parkway

   

   Bow Lake

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded(Optional meal available)Stay: Comfort Inn & Suites Salmon Arm, Sandman Hotel Revelstoke
5. 5

   Day 5 — Revelstoke - The Last Spike - Kamloops Sunmore Ginseng Factory - Vancouver

   Revelstoke - The Last Spike (20 Min) -Kamloops Sunmore Ginseng Factory (45 Min) -Vancouver 
   Today, we will proceed to the famous [ "Last Spike"] in the Pacific Railroad Memorial Park. The Last Spike was the final and ceremonial railway spike driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) track by company director Donald Smith on the morning of November 7th, 1885.
   Then, we will head to visit the [Kamloops] which is the hometown of Ginseng. [Sunmore Ginseng Factory] is in Kamloops. Due to its pollution-free fertile soil and semi-desert dry climate, Kamloops has become the largest producer of American ginseng. It is famously known as the ''Ginseng Capital.” During this visit, visitors will have the chance to understand the growth process of American ginseng and its various nourishing medicinal effects.
   Finally, we will drive back to Vancouver. 
     

   

   Canadian Pacific Railway's Last Spike

   

   Sunmore Ginseng Factory

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hampton Inn by Hilton Vancouver-Airport , Accent Inn Vancouver Airport, Coast Vancouver Airport Hotel
6. 6

   Day 6 — Victoria 1-Day Tour

   Vancouver → BC ferry (Mandatory, 90 mins) → The Butchart Gardens (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Chinatown Victoria (Pass by) → The Victoria Inner Harbour (45 mins) → Victoria Mile Zero Monument (10 mins) → BC ferry (Mandatory, 90 mins) → Vancouver
   Named after Queen Victoria, lies the city of Victoria! Victoria is the capital city of the Canadian province of British Columbia and is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. It is one of the oldest cities. Victoria has retained a large number of its historic buildings and famous landmarks like the Parliament Buildings. 
    

   

   Butchart Gardens

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

What's included

Cancellation policy

Important info

Special notes

• The sequence of itineraries are subject to change without prior notice
• 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, Tours4fun reserves the right to provide second transfer services with an additional charge; according to the paid private car airport pick up service fee) or coordinate the next available pickup according to the availability. Kindly note that only one pick up service will be provided for each booking.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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 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.
* 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.
Note: The tour price is the same for adults and children. If there are child travelers (Ages 0-12), please be sure to put the age of the children in the remarks when placing the order. Otherwise, the mandatory fee and add-on activity fees will be charged according to the adult rate

Travel tips

Summer Celebration | Canada Strong Pass – National Park Entrance Fee Rebate Program
Eligibility Period: 
Guests who travel between June 20 and September 2, 2025 and enter designated Canadian national parks will receive a cash rebate for park entrance fees!
Eligible National Parks:
Banff National Park、Jasper National Park、Yoho National Park、Waterton Lakes National Park
Rebate Details:
1. Guests entering any of the above parks during the eligible period will receive a cash refund of CAD $7 per adult per day, based on commercial ticket rates. The refund will be issued on-site by the tour guide.
2. For guests who enjoy the "Buy 2, Get 2 Free" promotion, refunds are calculated as follows:
•Single room: Refund for 1 adult
•Double room: Refund for 2 adults
•Triple room: Refund for 2 adults
•Quad room: Refund for 2 adults
3. For bookings not using the "Buy 2, Get 2 Free" offer, refunds will be based on the actual number of adults in the order.
Kind Reminder:
•All refunds are issued in cash by the tour guide during the trip.
•This promotion does not affect the original tour pricing and is not considered a price reduction.
•We reserve the right to interpret the terms of this promotion. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

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