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4-Day Canadian Rockies Banff National Park, Columbia Icefield and Jasper National Park Tour from Calgary (Airport Transfer) Tour Code: 222-20115

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Visit Calgary, Jasper National Park, Banff National Park, Banff, Columbia Icefield.
  • Daily Hotel Breakfast Included: Start your day with a relaxing and elegant breakfast at the hotel—no need to rush or search for food early in the morning.
  • No Hidden Fees – Travel with Peace of Mind: Transparent pricing ensures you enjoy your trip without unexpected costs.
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  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
Day 1 Calgary
Day 2 Calgary - Banff National Park - Banff Town (209 km)
Day 3 Banff National Park - Columbia Icefield - Jasper National Park - Jasper (450 km)
Day 4 Jasper - Banff - Calgary (214 km)

Day 1: Calgary

Standard Hotel: Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA / Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown / Aloft Calgary University / Four Points by Sheraton Calgary Airport or Similar
Meal: Excluded
Welcome to Calgary! Your adventure begins today with our convenient airport pickup service. Please provide your arrival time in advance, and our friendly tour guide will greet you at Arrival Level 1, Information Centre near Exit 7. For more details please see "Departure and Return".

For early arrivals before 1:00 PM, we offer exciting optional activities (surcharge) below:
  • Calgary City Tour (3 hours)
  • Heritage Park Tour (3 hours)
  • CrossIron Mills Outlets shopping (4 hours)
  • Calgary Zoo (self-guided)

  • Calgary, AB

    Calgary, AB
    Calgary is a fun city surrounded by natural landscapes, most notable Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. The local area offers stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. It is accessible via Vancouver, Seattle and other Canadian cities.

    Calgary City Tour

    Calgary City Tour
    A guided tour takes you to explore the city; from the historic site to the newest modern building. (Includes guide service, transportation, and admission) - New Central Library/City Hall/Stephen Avenue/Calgary Tower/Peace Bridge/Prince Island/Crescent Height

    Admission (Optional): Adult $67; Child $67|Duration: Approx. 3 Hours

    Heritage Park Historical Village

    A historical park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. As Canada's largest living history museum, it is one of the city's most visited tourist attractions. Exhibits span Western Canadian history from the 1860s to the 1950s.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $51; Child $45|Duration: Approx. 3 Hours

    CrossIron Mills Outlet

    This fully enclosed shopping center is just outside of Calgary and the largest single-level shopping center in the province of Alberta, covering more than one million square feet.

    Duration: Approx. 4 Hours

    Calgary Zoo Safari

    Calgary Zoo Safari
    Self Guided - The Calgary Zoo with Public Transportation Ticket/Admission

Day 2: Calgary - Banff National Park - Banff Town (209 km)

Standard Hotel: Banff Aspen lodge or Banff Caribou Lodge or Similar (3-Star Hotel in Banff Town)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Meal Plan|Dinner: Excluded
We will visit Banff Sulphur Mountain, ride Gondola, appreciate Johnston Canyon, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and Hoodoos. Later we will visit Banff Town and spend the night there.

Departure around 8:00 AM from Calgary. Complete the itinerary between 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM.

  • Banff National Park, AB

    Banff National Park, AB
    Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.

    Sulphur Mountain

    Sulphur Mountain
    This mountain in Banff National Park is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. There is a gondola that takes you nearly to the summit, which is perched at 8,041 feet.

    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes

    Banff Gondola

    Banff Gondola
    This unique cable-car ride takes visitors to Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park to the top of Sulphur Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Atop the mountain there are many viewing areas, a long boardwalk, and two small museums.

    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes

    Johnson Canyon

    Johnston Creek is the one of most famous sights in Banff National Park. Known for its walking trail throughout the year. *Free Crampons are provided for Winter itinerary

    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour

    Bow Falls

    Bow Falls
    The Bow Falls are a 30-foot-high, 100-foot wide waterfall just outside the city of Banff. The falls are popular with tourists because they are just a short walk from the town and can be reached on foot from most hotels.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

    Surprise Corner

    Surprise Corner
    This scenic viewpoint in Banff National Park, though unmarked, is locally known as the best place to get views of the famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the beautiful scenery that surrounds it.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

    Hoodoos

    Hoodoos are intriguing geological formations that rise like thin towers from rocky terrain. Those in Alberta's Banff National Park are no exception. They hover like tall spires above the wilderness of this vast area.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

    Banff Photo + Wildlife Night Tour

    Capture Banff's magic with expert guides. Photograph wildlife, Vermillion Lake's fiery sunset, and Banff Town under starry skies. Learn pro photo tips to immortalize these moments. The adventure begins 30 minutes before sunset in Banff National Park.(Optional)

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $65 / C$90; Child $65 / C$90; It can be arranged on any evening during your stay in Banff town. The final arrangement will be released 3 days before your tour.|Duration: Approx. 2 Hours 30 Minutes

  • Banff, AB

    Banff, AB
    Banff, known as the "soul of the Rockies" is a small town located within Banff National Park in Alberta. It is within distance of several hiking mountains and is home to many shops and boutiques.

    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Day 3: Banff National Park - Columbia Icefield - Jasper National Park - Jasper (450 km)

Standard Hotel: Whistlers Inn Hotel or Lobstick Lodge or Similar (3-Star Hotel in Jasper)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Meal Plan|Dinner: Excluded
Today we will pass Icefield Parkway, visit attractions Bow Lake, Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Snowcoach, and Athabasca Falls. Stay overnight in Jasper.

Departure around 8:00 AM from Calgary. Complete the itinerary between 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM.

  • Banff National Park, AB

    Banff National Park, AB
    Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.

    Bow Lake

    Bow Lake
    A small lake in western Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Bow River, in the Canadian Rockies, at an altitude of 1920 m. It is one of the lakes that line the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park and Jasper National Park.

    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

    Crowfoot Glacier

    Crowfoot Glacier is located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, 32 km (20 mi) northwest of Lake Louise, and can be viewed from the Icefields Parkway. The glacier is situated on the northeastern flank of Crowfoot Mountain.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

  • Jasper National Park, AB

    Jasper National Park, AB
    Offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.

    Icefields Parkway (Passing By)

    One of Canada's national treasures and most rewarding destinations. Stretching 232km through the heart of Canadian Rockies World Heritage Site, this world-class journey offers access to a vast wilderness of pristine mountain lakes, ancient glaciers and broad sweeping valleys

    Athabasca Falls

    Athabasca Falls
    A powerful, picturesque waterfall, Athabasca Falls is not known so much for the height of the falls (23 metres), as it is known for its force due to the large quantity of water falling into the gorge.

    Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

  • Columbia Icefield, AB

    Columbia Icefield, AB
    The Columbia Icefield in the northern part of Banff National Park covers an area of about 200 square miles in the Canadian Rockies. The Icefield feeds eight major glaciers in the area, including Athabasca Glacier and Dome Glacier.

    Columbia Icefield Skywalk

    Columbia Icefield Skywalk
    Visitors to the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre in Jasper National Park are treated to something new for the Glacier Skywalk. Modeled after the Grand Canyon Skywalk, this horseshoe-shaped bridge lets guests walk out over the cliffside glacier.

    Ice Explorer

    Ice Explorer
    Experience the thrill of traversing the ancient Athabasca Glacier in a massive Ice Explorer. This specially designed all-terrain vehicle takes you onto a 10,000-year-old sheet of ice, where you can walk, feel, and even drink from the glacier.

Day 4: Jasper - Banff - Calgary (214 km)

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Meal Plan|Dinner: Excluded
Today we will visit Maligne Lake, Maligne Canyon, Peyto Lake and Crowfoot Glacier. Guests can choose to take Maligne Lake Cruise. During the trip, we will pass by Medicine Lake and make a short stop at The Crossing. We will return to Calgary in the evening.

Departure around 9:30 AM from Banff. Complete the itinerary between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM.

  • Jasper National Park, AB

    Jasper National Park, AB
    Offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.

    Maligne Canyon

    Maligne Canyon
    Maligne Canyon is a natural feature located in the Jasper National Park near Jasper, Alberta, Canada. Eroded out of the Palliser Formation, the canyon measures over 50 metres (160 ft) deep. Popular for sightseeing and exploration, the area contains waterfalls, stream outlets, birds and plant life.

    Maligne Canyon is closed and will be replaced with alternative Medicine lake

    Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes

    Maligne Lake

    Maligne Lake
    This amazing lake and the scenery surrounding it is one of the most-photographed areas in the world. It is beloved for its crystalline waters, the surrounding mountains, and Spirit Island. The area is home to many animals, including caribou.

    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 40 Minutes

    Maligne Lake Cruise

    Maligne Lake Cruise
    Experience the breathtaking beauty of Maligne Lake on an award-winning cruise. Glide through azure waters, marvel at majestic scenery, and discover the iconic Spirit Island. Unforgettable memories await on this must-do Canadian adventure.

    Within the Admission Package - Optional Activity Package Included (Optional)

    Opening Hours: Jun - Sep

  • Banff National Park, AB

    Banff National Park, AB
    Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.

    Peyto Lake

    Peyto Lake
    Peyto Lake in Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park is known for its stunning aqua-blue coloration. It can be best seen from a viewing point just off the Icefield Parkway; this is considered one of the best views in Canada.

    If Peyto Lake closed, visit Waterfowl Lake instead.

    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

    Crowfoot Glacier

    Crowfoot Glacier is located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, 32 km (20 mi) northwest of Lake Louise, and can be viewed from the Icefields Parkway. The glacier is situated on the northeastern flank of Crowfoot Mountain.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

Please note the itinerary sequence listed above will be changed based on the actual arrival date. Some attractions will be replaced with others when they are closed for the seasonal reasons.
  • Airport Meet and Greet:
    Complimentary Airport Pickup service, but need to pay tips at C$5/per person to the driver: Available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, every 2 hours (9:00/11:00/13:00/15:00/17:00/19:00/21:00). Please meet tour guide in yellow coat at Exit #7 Information Centre.
    Note: Kindly inform us one week in advance if you don't require pickup. If flight details aren't provided timely, please arrange your own transport to the hotel. A hotel check-in voucher will be provided.
  • Alternative Pickup options:
    Shuttle bus to hotel: Self-arranged. We'll provide your hotel check-in voucher 3 days before the tour begins.
    Paid Airport Pickup: Pick Up Upon Flight Arrival (0900am to 2100pm) C$80 per room; Pick Up Upon Flight Arrival (0600AM to 0859AM & 2101PM TO 0000AM) C$120 per room (exclude tax).
  • Return Flight Arrangement:
    Please book your departure flight for 9:30 PM or later. We'll provide transportation to Calgary Airport after the tour concludes.

Price Includes

  • 3 nights hotel accommodation
  • Bilingual Tour guide (English & Chinese)
  • Transportation with Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Traffic Accident Insurance
  • Driver/guide Service Fee (Included in check out price)
  • National Parks Admission Fees (Included in check out price)

Price Excludes

  • Personal expenses
  • Meals and beverage
  • Travel insurance
  • Other expenses not mentioned
  • Optional activities with additional fees mentioned in the itinerary

Additional Note

  • Pre-order Meal Selection: If you choose the meal plan, please select your main dish for lunch from the following options: Chicken, Alberta Beef, or Vegetarian. Each guest may choose their own option. If we do not receive your selection 7 days prior to the tour departure, "Alberta Beef" will be automatically selected as the main dish.
  • Meal Plan: Not recommend choosing the group meal option for guests with any dietary requirement (e.g., vegetarian) or allergies.
  • This is a local bus tour, and you will join the tour with other travelers locally. The itinerary sequence/hotel arrangements, tour guide and vehicle might be subject to change due to departure date. The itinerary and services will not change.
  • Hotel Policy
  • Hotel Room Type: Standard rooms feature either "two double beds" , "one double bed with a sofa bed", or "one double bed". Please note that no extra beds are provided for 3rd or 4th guests in the room.
  • Check-in Time: Hotel check in time is 4:00 PM. Guests arriving in the morning are not guaranteed to check in.
  • Others: According to the regulations of different hotels, you may be asked to provide a credit card as a deposit for incidental expenses during the stay, such as telephone calls, etc. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the rooms. Violation of the rules will result in a fine of the passenger's own cost.
  • Luggage Allowance: Each person is allowed one check-in and one carry-on luggage, subject to applicable size restrictions. An additional fee of C$52.50 (C$50 + 5% tax) will be charged per extra baggage.
  • VIP Seat Availability: VIP Seats (first 4 rows) are not guaranteed on airport pickup day.
  • VIP SEAT Upgrade If you prefer VIP seats in the first four rows on the coach, there is an additional fee of CA$99 per person. Please feel free to contact us if needed. *If the first day of the tour involves airport pickup, seating in the first 4 rows cannot be guaranteed.
  • Itinerary Adjustments: In case of attraction closures due to weather conditions, we will substitute them with alternative attractions to ensure a fulfilling experience.
  • Infant/Child Car Seat: Please bring your own car seat if needed for infants or children.

Confirmation

  • All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking. Please do not book the airline tickets until you received the confirmation.

Redemption

  • Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your e-ticket and provided 14 days before departure. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.

Terms & Condition

  • Cancellation and Refund Policy:
    TakeTours makes every effort to serve our customers better. We also advise all customers to purchase traveler's insurance in case of interruption, accidents, illness, or anything else that may come up. If a reservation has to be canceled, customers will be charged a fee depending on how far from the departure date the cancellation takes place.
  • Cancellation Fees:
    • 32 or more days prior to departure - 10% of total purchase amount + 5%GTS
    • 15-31 days prior to departure - 60% of total purchase amount + 5%GTS
    • Within 14 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount
    • Day of departure or no-show - 100% of total purchase amount
    • Unused features are non-refundable. No-shows forfeit entire payment.
      The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
  • Itinerary Variations:
    We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
  • Tour Cancellation:
    We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure of the tour, TakeTours only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers. We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
  • Complementary Items (If applicable):
    If the tour package includes complimentary items, there is no cash value or refund for unused services.

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