5-Day Rocky Mountains Tour【Max 14 Pax Small Group】: Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Lake Louise & Columbia Icefield with 1 Night at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
What you'll experience
Highlights
• Beautiful guest rooms, unique enjoyment
• Gateway city, expert route: Starting from Calgary, the gateway city of the Rocky Mountains, one city and four world-class national parks, expert guides must-see attractions
5 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Home - 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
Day 2 — Calgary/Banff - Lake Minnewanka - Two Jack Lake - Johnston Canyon - Banff Gondola - Surprise Point - Bow Falls - Banff
From Calgary, the journey begins. Leaving the hustle and bustle of the city and through the nature-filled town of Canmore, you will start exploring Banff National Park. Lake Minnewanka (tour time: 15 minutes), the largest and deepest lake in Banff National Park, is famous for its blue water and beautiful natural landscape. Along the way to see the [Two Jack Lake] (tour time: 15 minutes), its name comes from the end of the 19th century happened in the two names are called Jack (Jack) good friends, standing at the lake looking at the scenery will have a feeling of paradise. Go to the Canadian Rockies, one of the four major canyons [Johnston Canyon] (tour time: 60 minutes), the canyon was formed millions of years ago, by the water erosion of limestone and become. The depth and narrow form of the canyon make it an explorer's paradise. Along the canyon's trails, visitors can see deep gorges cut into the limestone by streams, steep cliffs, and rocks of different shapes. Drive to Banff. Take the Sulphur Mountain [Banff Gondola (self-funded)] (tour time: 120 minutes, including meal time), arrived at the top of the mountain, at this time in front of you, as if unfolding a fascinating picture, multi-sensory interpretation of the Rocky Mountain alpine ecosystem, free to watch 3 minutes of the “Above Banff”, with eagle-eyed perspective, shocking sound effects, close to the naked eye 3D effect, the most perfect display of Banff. The movie will show you the full picture of Banff National Park with eagle eye view, stunning sound effects and close to naked eye 3D effect. You will have enough time to dine at the Peak Restaurant. Afterwards, at the Surprise Corner (15 minutes), you can record the legendary hotel in Banff with your camera, and see the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the Bow River from afar. At [Devil's Rock Hoodoos](Tour Time: 15 minutes), see the “Devil's Rock” shaped by the flow of time and the force of natural wind erosion, standing above the bank of the Bow River, like a guard, quietly guarding. Magnificent [Bow River Falls Bow Falls] (tour time: 15 minutes), a steady and a rush, rushing down, black stone and white water, reflecting each other. After the tour, return to Banff town to check in the hotel.
Itinerary:
Calgary → Lake Minnewanka (15 minutes) → Twin Jacks Lake (15 minutes) → Jonestown Canyon (60 minutes) → Banff Gondola (120 minutes, including meal time) → Surprise Corner (15 minutes) → Devil's Rock (15 minutes) → Bow River Falls (15 minutes) → Banff
* The arrival time in Banff may vary depending on the timing of the activities. Thank you for your understanding.
* Due to different departure dates, the actual itinerary sequence may be adjusted to ensure the smooth progression of the trip.
* The Banff Gondola ride lasts 120 minutes, including meal time. Please make your own meal arrangements.
* Surprise Corner: Closed for maintenance Sept 8 – Oct 20.
Sulphur Mountain
Banff National Park
Johnston Canyon
Banff Gondola
Bow Falls
Surprise Corner
Meals: B: Excluded(Optional group meal), L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Elk + Avenue Hotel/ Canalta Lodge/ Caribou Lodge/ Aspen Lodge/ Mount Royal Hotel/ Ptarmigan Inn - 3
Day 3 — Banff - Marble Canyon - Lake Louise - Moraine Lake- Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge
Depart from the hotel and head west, passing through the layered Castle Mountain, a famous mountain in the Rocky Mountains between the town of Banff and Lake Louise, and an impressive signpost on the Trans-Canada Highway. The scenery along the way is not to be missed, and is about to bring another piece of unparalleled scenery. Marble Canyon】(Visit time: 45 minutes) Marble Canyon has seven bridges to hike in a zigzag pattern over the deep limestone canyon and the meandering creek below. The canyon is where Torkham Creek joins the Vermilion River, and where fossilized Cambrian soft-bodied organisms from millions of years ago have been found, and is quite magnificent. A narrow trail over the creek leads to a bridge overlooking the canyon below, with frozen waterfalls cascading down from above on the right, a stunning landscape and cool pools of impressive water. [Lake Louise](Tour time: 75 minutes) Under the sunlight, the mineral-rich lake water reflects an intoxicating blue color, and the towering [Victoria Glacier] is surrounded on three sides, like a piece of emerald scattered among the mountains, thus gaining the reputation of “Sapphire in the Rocky Mountains”. Looking back from the lake, [Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise] stands quietly in the pine forest, waiting for tourists to visit. Moraine Lake. Moraine Lake's crystal clear turquoise water and the interlocking Ten Peaks Mountains reflect each other, standing at a high place, the lake and the mountains have a panoramic view. Passing through the [Spiral tunnel], continue forward, into the [Yoho National Park], to the quiet [Emerald Lake] (tour time: 20 minutes), the reflection of the mountains and water, the red canoe in the serene surface of the lake swings layer after layer of blue waves. Kicking Horse River water washed over the formation of the [Natural Bridge] (tour time: 15 minutes) across the river above, and the pines and distant mountains and shoals composed of a beautiful picture. After the tour, return to Banff, arrange the hotel to check in.
Itinerary:
Banff → Marble Canyon (45 mins) → Lake Louise (75 mins) → Moraine Lake (75 mins, including meal time) → Emerald Lake (20 mins) → Natural Bridge (15 mins) → Banff
* The arrival time may vary depending on the activity schedule. Thank you for your understanding.
* Lunch is not included for today, and the meal time is included within the 75 minutes allocated for the visit to Moraine Lake.
* The Moraine Lake permit fee is mandatory and applies to both adults and children at the same rate.
Yoho National Park
Moraine Lake
Emerald Lake
Lake Louise
Natural Bridge, Canada
Marble Canyon
Meals: B: Excluded(Optional group meal), L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - 4
Day 4 — Calgary/Banff - Bow Lake - Peyto Lake - Sunwapta Falls - Maligne Lake Cruise - Jasper
Gather at the hotel and set off, gallop on the [Highway 1], go to the “Lonely Planet” selection of the preferred tourist countries of Canada's [Rockies]. On the way to see the [Crowfoot Glacier Crowfoot Mt.], stop at the [Bow Lake] (tour time: 20 minutes), mirror-like transparent lake water reflects the blue sea and blue sky of the Rockies. Corner to the maple leaf-shaped [Peyto Lake] (tour time: 30 minutes) (such as in case of force majeure reasons such as scenic maintenance is closed, it will be replaced by visiting Waterflow Waterfowl Lake), such as inlaid in the Rocky Mountain valley in a turquoise blue ribbon. Along the way stop [The Crossing]lunch time: 30 minutes. Driving in the “National Geographic” as “North America's beautiful landscape highway” 93 [Icefield parkway], alpine meadows, forests, lakes, snow-capped waterfalls, as if a temple can be worshiped. Arrive at Sangwaputa Waterfalls (tour time: 20 minutes), glacier melt water, waterfalls, the water volume is abundant, the scenery is particularly spectacular. Passing through the [Medicine Lake], the end of the arrival [Maligne Lake], choose to take the [Maligne Lake Cruise] (tour time: 90 minutes) traveling 22 kilometers trickle above the Devil's Lake. Come to the “God's meeting place” [Sprite Island] (May 30 before the trip or due to weather conditions, Maligne Lake Cruise is not open, the above itinerary will be replaced by: [Pyramid Lake], [Patricia Lake]). Drive to the heart and soul of the park where the [Jasper Town Jasper Town], arrange hotel check-in.
Itinerary:
Banff → Bow Lake (20 mins) → Peyto Lake (30 mins) → Lunch at The Crossing (at your own expense, 30 mins) → SunwaputaFalls (20 mins) → Maligne Lake Cruise (90 mins) → Jasper Town
Bow Lake
Peyto Lake
Maligne Lake
Jasper National Park
Meals: B: Excluded(Optional group meal), L: Excluded(Optional group meal - The Crossing Western bento), D: ExcludedStay: Tonquin Inn/ Lobstick Lodge/ Athabasca Hotel - 5
Day 5 — Jasper Town - Maligne Canyon - Athabasca Falls - Columbia Icefield - Calgary
Depart from Jasper Hotel (Departure time will be adjusted according to the time of the activity program, please refer to the guide's notification), go to the nature's ingenious power to create the [Maligne Canyon] (tour time: 30 minutes), is one of the Rocky Mountains is very spectacular canyon, formed by the glacier erosion, presenting a different geomorphological features. Drive for about 30 minutes to Athabasca Falls (30 minutes), which is formed by the erosion of melting snow and ice. Continue driving for about 1 hour and arrive at the Columbia Icefield, which was once the bottom of the ocean and formed into a glacier with the uplift of the earth's crust. Experience the Snowcoach and Skywalk at your own expense (two activities + lunch time: 180 minutes), you can take the Snowcoach to walk on the Athabasca Glacier and feel the temperature of the snow and ice; step on the 280-meter-high Skywalk to see the Sunwapta Valley in full view. Sunwapta Valley] at the bottom of your eyes. At the end of the trip, return to Calgary, the trip ended successfully.
Itinerary:
Jasper→Maligne Canyon (30 minutes)→Athabasca Falls (30 minutes)→Icefields Center (Snowcoach+Skywalk, 180 minutes, including meal time)→Calgary
Jasper National Park
Maligne Canyon
Athabasca Falls
Columbia Icefield
Meals: B: Excluded(Optional group meal), L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- Hotel accommodations for 6 nights as listed -standard room
- Bilingual Tour Guide (English and Chinese)
- Traffic Accident Liability
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- National Park Pass
- Holiday surcharge during Stampede period
Not included
- Meals & All Personal Expenses such as laundry, phone & travel insurance
- Driver/Tour Guide gratuity C$15/pp/day, airport pick up C$4/pp, half-Day Tour on Day 1: CAD$5.00/guest/day
- Refunds for costs caused by force majeure
- All add-on activity & meal options must be purchased 10 days before the tour start, and subject to availability of resources
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–32 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 32 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 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 and modifications to traveler names (subject to resource availability on the corresponding travel dates).
- Changes requested within 32 days before departure (inclusive) will not be permitted.
- Changes requested 33 days (inclusive) or more before departure will incur a service fee of C $ 60 per order per change.
【Additional Information】
- Any additional costs arising from changes due to resource availability will be charged accordingly.
- In the event of any 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 fees.
- All changes or cancellations must be communicated directly to our company in written form via email or fax.
- Cancellations and refunds will be processed within 1–7 business days.
Important info
Special notes
- If you have not received the Tour Confirmation Letter 7 days prior to your departure, please contact the staff promptly.
- To ensure a more complete, enjoyable, and smooth trip, we strongly recommend that you book activity tickets, meal packages, and other services at the time of booking. No additional services will be provided within 10 days of departure or during the trip.
- This product is a destination shared tour, where guests are grouped together with others to form a single group while ensuring the promised service content and standards remain unchanged. The itinerary sequence may be adjusted depending on the departure date.
- Hotel Star Rating: There is no official hotel star rating system in North America. The hotels involved in this itinerary are local brand hotels.
- North American standard double rooms are equipped with either one large bed or two beds. If you have specific bed preferences, please inform us during booking, and we will try to accommodate your request.
- Travel Vehicles: The appropriate vehicle will be arranged according to the group size. For groups of 24 or fewer passengers, the driver will also serve as the tour guide. For groups larger than 24, there will be one driver and one tour guide.
- In case of special circumstances, such as severe weather or traffic accidents, our company reserves the right to modify or cancel the itinerary.
- If the itinerary includes airport transfer service, please make sure to provide accurate flight information. If the information provided is incorrect and causes issues with the airport pick-up, the travel agency reserves the right to either offer a second pick-up service at an additional charge or arrange a free pick-up at the next available time.
- Depending on the hotel's operating policies, you may be asked to provide a credit card as a deposit for incidental charges (e.g., phone, laundry, meals) during your stay.
- All activity tickets and meals must be pre-booked. No additional services can be booked during the trip, thank you for your understanding.
- Please arrive at the designated pick-up location at the time specified by the tour guide to avoid delays. If you are late and miss the scheduled pick-up, you will need to proceed to the next pick-up point at your own cost. We appreciate your understanding.
- During the trip, you may be required to stay at different hotels. If this involves transfers between hotels for different guests, the driver and guide will arrange it accordingly based on the actual situation. Please cooperate and understand.
- Different vehicles and guides may serve you during the trip. We appreciate your understanding for any inconvenience this may cause.
- If you need to leave the group during the tour, please sign the Leave the Group Confirmation Form.
- Travelers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older).
- For any complimentary activities or services included in the itinerary, if they cannot be provided due to uncontrollable factors such as traffic or weather, or if you choose not to participate for personal reasons, no refund will be given. Thank you for your understanding.
- If you have special requests (e.g., bed type, vegetarian meals, baby seats, etc.), please inform us at least 7 days prior to departure. We will try to accommodate your needs but cannot guarantee them.
- 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.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
* 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.
* The child price applies based on "two adults sharing a double room" and does not include a bed.
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