canada·Multi-day tour·8 days
【14 Pax Small Group】8-Day Canadian Rockies and Amtrak Railway Experience Summer Tour from Calgary with Airport Pickup: Waterton, Glacier, Banff, Jasper, Yoho National Parks, Columbia Icefield and Lake Louise
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What you'll experience
Highlights
•No Hidden Costs: No mandatory fees, no forced shopping—clear pricing for a stress-free journey
• Prime Locations: Stay in downtown Banff or Jasper, just 5–10 minutes' walk to dining, shops, and markets
• Ample Time at Highlights: Lake Louise – 2 hrs, Moraine Lake – 1 hr, Maligne Lake – 1 hr 40 mins
• Breakfast Included: Daily hotel breakfast to start your day right (except on the train)
• Comfortable Travel: Dedicated, well-maintained vehicle for a smooth and safe experience
• Expert Guidance: Local guides with 30+ years of Rockies experience and excellent guest reviews
• Guaranteed departure dates: June 19, September 4 and September 14
8 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Home - Calgary
Welcome to Calgary, also known as "Cowtown". Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. You can take one of the following options tours (Must be before 13:00PM pick up or arrive hotel by 13:30PM):
● Calgary City Tour (3 hours): A guided tour takes you to explore the city; from the historic site to the newest modern building. (Includes guide service, transportation, and admission)
● Heritage Park with Transportation/Admission (3 hours): Explore Canada's second largest living history museum in Calgary. See and feel the past as it comes to life in front of your eyes.
● CrossIron Mill Outlet Shopping Tour (4 hours): Discover the biggest one-level shopping centre in Alberta.
● The Calgary Zoo with Public Transportation Ticket/Admission: The Calgary Zoo takes you to see almost 900 animals from around the world, including popular gorilla, hippos, grizzly bear, penguins, endangered red pandas and amur tigers, and etc for you to explore.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA, Four Points by Sheraton Calgary Airport, Depart after June 26th, 2025, free upgrade to downtown 4-star hotel: The Westley Calgary Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton / Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown - 2
Day 2 — Banff Gondola - Johnston Canyon Icewalk - Bow Falls - Surprise Corner - Hoodoos - Banff Town
★ Departure around 0800AM from Calgary / ★ Return to Hotel around 1630-1730PM
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)
Sulphur Mountain
Banff Gondola
Bow Falls
Johnston Canyon
Banff Town
Banff National Park
Meals: B: Excluded(Compulsory Selection), L: Excluded(Group Meal Option Available), D: ExcludedStay: Banff Aspen Lodge, Banff Mount Royal , Elk + Avenue Hote, Banff Inn, Banff Park Lodge, Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa, Irwin's Mountain Inn - 3
Day 3 — Bow Lake - Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer / Glacier Skywalk) - Athabasca Falls - Jasper Town
★ Departure around 0930AM from Banff Hotel / ★ Return to Hotel around 1830-1930PM
Continue your journey to 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】
It is the headwaters of the Bow River that runs south through the city Calgary and onto the Oldman River ultimately to Hudson Bay. (stop for about 20 minutes)
【Columbia Icefield】
Snocoach and Skywalk (Optional): Visit the Canadian Rockies and tour over the Athabasca Glacier in a giant Ice Explorer. A once in a lifetime experience. Next, enjoy a breathtaking view of the glacier from The Glacier Skywalk. (stop for about 3.5 hours)
【Athabasca Falls】
It is not one of the highest waterfalls, However, it is rather known for the shear amount and force of the water that flows through it from the Columbia Glacier. (stop about 30 minutes)
【Jasper Town】
It is the heart of Jasper National Park. 2nd biggest town in the Canadian Rockies. (stop time – your own arrangement)
Columbia Icefield
Athabasca Falls
Bow Lake
Jasper National Park
Icefields Parkway
Meals: B: Excluded(Compulsory Selection), L: Excluded(Group Meal Option Available), D: ExcludedStay: Whistlers Inn Hotel, Lobstick Lodge, Jasper Inn & Suite - 4
Day 4 — Jasper - Maligne Lake - Maligne Canyon - The Crossing - Peyto Lake - Crowfoot Glacier
★ Departure around 0800AM from Jasper Hotel / ★ Return to Hotel around 1730-1830PM
Today, continue your journey in the Jasper National Park.
【Maligne Lake (Optional - Lake Cruise)】
It is the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. You can take an optional cruise to enjoy the scenery of the lake. (stop for about 100 minutes)
【Maligne Canyon】
It is carved into the Palliser Formation, a layer of limestone deposited in a shallow tropical sea by lime-secreting plankton about 365-million years ago. (stop for about 30 minutes)
【Medicine Lake】
During the summer, glacier melt waters flood the lake, sometimes overflowing it. In fall and winter the lake disappears, becoming a mudflat with scattered pools of water connected by a stream. Medicine Lake is one of the largest known sinking rivers in the Western Hemisphere. It is also maybe the largest inaccessible cave system anywhere in the world! (pass through)
【Peyto Lake】
It is a glacier-fed lake in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. During the summer, significant amounts of glacial rock flour flow into the lake, These suspended rock particles give the lake a bright, turquoise color. (stop for about 20 minutes) / (It will be replaced by Waterfowl Lake if it is closed.)
【The Crossing】
A starting point for tours on the Columbia Icefield. It is also the only place for basic services including public bathrooms, gas station and a restaurant. (stop for about 10 minutes)
【Crowfoot Glacier】
Named after its shape when was discovered. A must-see stop with the climate change nowadays. The "Third Toe" was melted and barely visible. (stop for about 15 minutes)
Maligne Lake
Peyto Lake
Jasper National Park
Medicine Lake
Meals: B: Excluded(Compulsory Selection), L: Excluded(Group Meal Option Available), D: ExcludedStay: Banff Aspen Lodge, Banff Mount Royal , Elk + Avenue Hote, Banff Inn, Banff Park Lodge, Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa, Irwin's Mountain Inn - 5
Day 5 — Lake Louise - Moraine Lake - Yoho - Spiral Tunnel - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge
★ Departure around 0930AM from Banff Hotel / ★ Return to hotel around 1830-1930PM
Start your journey to Famous Canadian Rockies from Calgary and you will visit the Lake Louise and Yoho National Park.
【Lake Louise】
This beautiful lake is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta. Famous photo-taking location. (stop for about 2 hours)
【Moraine Lake/Ten Peaks Valley】
Its waters are the most amazing color, a vivid shade of turquoise that changes in intensity through the summer as the glacier melt. Set in the rugged Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and rock piles, creating a scene so stunning it almost seems unreal. (stop for about 60 minutes)
* Moraine Lake open from (early June to early Oct). If closed, it will be replaced by the Vermillion Lake.
【YOHO National Park】
Named for a Cree expression of awe and wonder, Yoho lies on the Western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
【Spiral Tunnel】
It is one of the most bizarre feats of engineering to get the grade of a train line to be at or below 2.2%. The current two spiral tunnels where the railroad forms two spirals, crossing beneath itself twice, almost forming a figure eight, before continuing in the proper direction down the mountain were completed in 1909. (pass through)
【Emerald Lake】
Name comes from her green water color. (stop for about 20 minutes)
【Natural Bridge】
Sculpted by the erosive forces of rushing water over what had once been a waterfall, the Natural Bridge is a powerful reminder of how much influence water has in shaping the landscape. (stop for about 15 minutes)
Lake Louise
Yoho National Park
Upper Spiral Tunnel
Emerald Lake
Natural Bridge, Canada
Moraine Lake
Meals: B: Excluded(Compulsory Selection), L: Excluded(Optional Group Meal Available - Deluxe Lunch at Chateau Lake Louise), D: ExcludedStay: The Westley Calgary Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown - 6
Day 6 — Calgary - Waterton National Park - Glacier National Park
★ Departure around 0800AM from Calgary / ★ Return to Hotel around 1830-1930PM
Today, we will visit the Waterton National Park, the only park in the world that has three designations - UNESCO World Heritage Site, an International Peace Park and a Biosphere Reserve! This park was established in 1895, and it forms the International Peace Park in conjunction with the neighboring Glacier National Park in the United States. It is renowned for its diverse landscapes, year-round strong winds, and native flora and fauna.
【Waterton Town】
This charming lakeside town invites you to stroll leisurely, enjoy local cuisine, or picnic under the shade by the lake, fully embracing the relaxed atmosphere of this vacation destination. (stop for about 60 minutes)
【Cameron Falls】
A highlight of a Waterton visit. Crystal clear cascading mountain water rushes steadily over 1.5 billion-year-old Cambrian rock, throwing off a delicate mist that dusts the skin of those who stand-around admiring it. (stop for about 15 minutes)
【Two Medicine Lake】
Two Medicine is the collective name of a region located in the southeastern section of Glacier National Park, in the U.S. state of Montana. The region was considered sacred ground by several Native American tribes including the Blackfeet and they performed Vision quests here. Aside from Chief Mountain, the Two Medicine area is the most sacred section of the park to the Blackfeet. (stop for about 20 minutes)
Waterton Lakes National Park
Meals: B: Excluded(Compulsory Selection), L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Glacier Park Lodge, Glacier Peaks Hotel - 7
Day 7 — Glacier National Park - Go To The Sun Road - Amtrak
★ Departure around 0800AM from Hotel / ★ Take Shuttle to the Train Station. AMTRAK departure at 19:48PM
【Glacier National Park】
Spend 2-3 hours immersing yourself in the beauty of the Glacier National Park. Venture up the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road, one of the most scenic drives in America.
Begin your adventure by visiting the stunning St. Mary Lake area, where the crystal-clear waters reflect the surrounding mountains.
Don’t miss a stop at the historic Rising Sun Motor Inn, a charming lodge that has welcomed visitors since the 1950s and offers a glimpse into the park's rich history.
As you continue your journey, take in the breathtaking views of St. Mary Lake, pausing to admire Wild Goose Island—a picturesque spot perfect for photography and appreciation of the park’s natural beauty.
As you ascend toward the Continental Divide and Logan Pass, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and wildflowers that dot the landscape.
During your narrated trip, knowledgeable guides will share fascinating stories and insights about the park's geology, ecology, and history.
Throughout this unforgettable experience, you’ll witness stunning vistas that will leave you in awe, making it a perfect introduction to the wonders of Glacier National Park.
* After the tour, take the shuttle to Amtrak train station.
* The train is scheduled to depart at 7:48 PM. Please check the exact time on the Amtrak website before departure: Amtrak Schedule https://www.amtrak.com/tickets/schedule-results.html.
* Meals and drinks are available for purchase on board.
* Private room upgrades are available for an additional cost.
Meals: B: Excluded(Compulsory Selection), L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Amtrak Economy class (Optional upgrade to Sleeping class for a more comfortable and relax trip on the train) - 8
Day 8 — Amtrak - Seattle
The AMTRAK journey from East Glacier to Seattle takes you through the majestic Cascade Mountains and waterfalls, offering scenic views of beautiful lakes, pristine forests, and charming small towns, making it an exceptional rail trip that blends natural wonders with tranquil landscapes.
* Meals and drinks are available for purchase on board. Private room bookings include breakfast.
* AMTRAK train is expected to arrive at Seattle’s King Street Station (303 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104, United States) at 11:29 AM. Please check the time on the official Amtrak website before departure https://www.amtrak.com/tickets/schedule-results.html.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- 6-Night Hotel Accommodations and 1-Night Amtrak
- Amtrak Rail one way ticket (Economy Class)
- Ground transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional bilingual tour guide
- 5% GST (Goods & Services Tax)
Not included
- Service fee on day 1: CAD$8.00/person (The first day is optional day tour, you need to pay the service fee by yourself.)
- Admission fee to National Park (Free admission for children aged 0–12) & Daily breakfast & Service Fee(Mandatory fee) (Mandatory fee. If you choose it in the upgrade, it will be included.)
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure locations
- Entrance fees and optional tours (rates vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
- All personal expenses, additional hotel services and meals, unless otherwise stated
Meeting & drop-off
End / drop-off
- AMTRAK King Street Station303 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104, United States
【Pick-up Location】
* Pick up time (9am to 9pm every 2 hours, pre-booking required), please add your pick-up time when providing your flight details.
- From 9:00 to 21:00, airport pickups will be scheduled every two hours on the hour. Unfortunately, we are unable to extend waiting times.
- In case of flight delays or cancellations, please contact us as soon as possible to arrange the next available shuttle with vacant seats.
* Please meet our guide at Arrival Hall (1st Floor), Exit 7 near the Visitor Information Centre of Calgary International Airport.
* If you miss the scheduled pick-up time, you must inform us in advance, and we will reschedule the pick-up time as close as possible. If you can't make it to the last pick-up time, you need to take the shuttle to the hotel by yourself.
* If you do not need the pick-up service, please inform us at least 7 days prior to the departure date, otherwise you need to take the shuttle to the hotel by yourself.
* Please provide the correct flight information. Additional charge will be applied If an extra pick up is required due to the incorrect information.
* 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).
* Pick up time (9am to 9pm every 2 hours, pre-booking required), please add your pick-up time when providing your flight details.
- From 9:00 to 21:00, airport pickups will be scheduled every two hours on the hour. Unfortunately, we are unable to extend waiting times.
- In case of flight delays or cancellations, please contact us as soon as possible to arrange the next available shuttle with vacant seats.
* Please meet our guide at Arrival Hall (1st Floor), Exit 7 near the Visitor Information Centre of Calgary International Airport.
* If you miss the scheduled pick-up time, you must inform us in advance, and we will reschedule the pick-up time as close as possible. If you can't make it to the last pick-up time, you need to take the shuttle to the hotel by yourself.
* If you do not need the pick-up service, please inform us at least 7 days prior to the departure date, otherwise you need to take the shuttle to the hotel by yourself.
* Please provide the correct flight information. Additional charge will be applied If an extra pick up is required due to the incorrect information.
* 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–17 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 17 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 18–34 days before | 20% | Cancellation Made Within 18 days to 34 days prior to departure, Refund 20% of total purchase amount |
| 35+ days before | 70% | Cancellation Made 35 or more days prior to departure, Refund 70% 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.
• 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.
- 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.
- 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 0-12 year-old child stays in one standard room as a third or fourth person.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
* 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 0-12 year-old child stays in one standard room as a third or fourth person.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
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