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Day 3
Day 4

Day 1 Calgary

Day 2 Calgary - Banff National Park - Jasper National Park (273 km)

Day 3 Columbia Icefield - Jasper National Park - Jasper (127 km)

Day 4 Jasper - Jasper National Park - Banff National Park - Yoho National Park - Banff - Calgary (464 km)

Day 1: Calgary

Enjoy a complimentary airport pickup service. Upon arrival, you have the option to head straight to the hotel and relax during your free time, or choose from the following activities (available for an additional fee) to enrich your first day if arriving early.

Guests who arrive before 12:00 pm can choose one of the following optional activities with a surcharge. Tours start around 1:30 pm after being picked up from the airport and transferred to the hotel of the day.

Option A - Half Day Calgary Downtown Tour: Explore "Calgary CBD" and check out trendy locations such as The Core shopping mall (5hr)
Option C - Half Day CrossIron Mill Outlets Tour: Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! The largest single-level shopping center in town. (5hr)
Option D - Half Day Chinook Center Shopping Tour: (5hr) Sophisticated shopping complex with high-end department stores, well-known chains & a cinema.

Guests who arrive a day before can choose the following optional activity. Departing at 9 am from Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel or 9:20 am Delta Calgary Downtown. No complimentary airport pick-up.

Option CW - 1 Day Heritage Park and Calgary Downtown Tour: Back to the Time at Heritage Park and explore "Calgary CBD", checking out trendy locations. (8hr)

Start time: Approx. 10:00am - 10:00pm

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

A guided tour takes you to explore the city; from the historic site to the newest modern building. (Includes guide service, transportation, and admission)

Duration: Approx. 5 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. 5 Hours

CF Chinook Centre

It is the largest mall in Calgary, with 1,355,000 square feet (125,900 m2) of space. CF Chinook Centre is home to five major department stores (only two are in operation while the third being redeveloped), 250 stores, and several full service restaurants. It also had a 900-seat food court with 36 food vendors, a bowling alley, professional tower, and the Scotiabank Theatre Chinook.

Duration: Approx. 5 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.

Day 2: Calgary - Banff National Park - Jasper National Park (273 km)

Begin your unforgettable Icefields Parkway tour with scenic stops at Castle Mountain and Lake Louise, where you’ll enjoy lunch at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Continue to the turquoise waters of Moraine Lake and the picturesque Bow Lake, including a visit to the historic Num-Ti-Jah Lodge to learn about legendary Rocky Mountain guide Jimmy Simpson. Travel along Highway 93, the renowned Icefields Parkway, taking in alpine meadows, pristine lakes, and majestic peaks before arriving at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, your gateway to glacier adventures.

Choose your ideal overnight experience packages:

Glacier View Lodge Package (Package M)
Experience the ultimate in luxury at Glacier View Lodge, the only hotel with direct, panoramic views of the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park. This premium package includes a Nordic-inspired room, gourmet dinner and breakfast at Altitude Restaurant with stunning glacier vistas, and unforgettable stargazing. Telescopes in the lobby let you enjoy the brilliant night sky over the Rockies. Perfect for travelers seeking an all-inclusive Icefields Parkway experience.

Crossing Resort Package (Package C)
Stay at The Crossing Resort, ideally located on the Icefields Parkway, one of National Geographic’s "Top 10 Scenic Drives in the World." Enjoy comfortable accommodations with mountain views and easy access to the Columbia Icefield. Perfect for travelers seeking convenience and value while exploring the stunning Canadian Rockies.

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.

Duration: Approx. 3 Hours

Lake Louise

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]

Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 15 Minutes

Moraine Lake

This glacial lake in Banff National Park's Valley of the Ten Peaks has a brilliant bright blue color due to rock flour that runs into its water. This beautiful and famous lake has appeared in advertisements the world over.

If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Vermilion Lake and Minnewanka Lake as an alternative attraction

Within the Admission Package - (Included)

Opening Hours: Jun 1 - Oct 15, The opening dates are not guaranteed. It's depending on the government schedule.|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour

Bow Lake

Bow Lake is a bright turquoise color which is due to the glacial runoff from Bow Glacier. Historical Simpson's Num-Ti-Jah is located on the shores of Bow Lake at the foot of Mount Jimmy Simpson.

Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
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

A 230 km long scenic road that parallels the Continental Divide, traversing the rugged landscape of the Canadian Rockies, travelling through Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. It is named for features such as the Columbia Icefield, visible from the parkway. It links Lake Louise with Jasper to the north. At its southern end, the Icefields Parkway terminates at Highway 1.

Day 3: Columbia Icefield - Jasper National Park - Jasper (127 km)

Around 10 am, we plan to take a ride on Ice Explorer to explore Athabasca Glacier. Around 12:15 PM, depart from the Icefields Center and head toward Sunwapta Falls. From the bridge over the canyon, you can watch the waterfall tumbling beneath you, offering a unique and different experience. On the way, pass by Medicine Lake and reach Maligne Lake, the largest in the Rocky Mountains, where there is the most famous Elf Island in the world. If you want to explore the world-famous Spirit Island , which is only accessible by cruise, take an optional activity of the "Maligne Lake Cruise" with a surcharge in Jasper. Stay overnight in Jasper.

Columbia Icefield, AB

The Columbia Icefield spans 200 square miles in the Canadian Rockies and feeds iconic glaciers like Athabasca Glacier. Enjoy a thrilling experience, including a Snow Coach ride onto the glacier and a walk on the glass-floored Skywalk, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views.

Ice Explorer and Skywalk will remain in operation through October 13. Subsequent itineraries include a stop here: in good weather, enjoy a 60-minute guided glacier foothill hike for close views; in poor conditions, view the glacier from a distance and visit Sunwapta Falls.

Duration: Approx. 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Ice Explorer

Visitors to Jasper National Park in Alberta can take this exciting ride across the ice field to the Athabasca Glacier. This is a great way to see the vast tundra of Jasper.

Within the Admission Package - (Included)

Columbia Icefield Skywalk

Visitors to the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery 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.

Within the Admission Package - (Included)
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.

Sunwapta Falls

The falls are accessible via a 600 metres access road off the Icefields Parkway, which connects Jasper and Banff National Parks. It has a drop of about 18.5 metres and is most spectacular in the late spring.There are two falls, a lower and an upper one. The one most people see is the upper falls, as access is easier.

Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

Medicine Lake (Passing By)

Medicine Lake, also known as “the lake that disappears” is located 20 km southeast of the town of Jasper. Medicine lake is a 7 km long narrow lake that is formed by the Maligne River. Interesting enough, the lake loses water as it flows.

Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

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.

Admission (Optional): Adult $82 / C$113; Child (3-12 yrs) $51 / C$70|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Spirit Island Cruise

Cruise down the lovely Maligne Lake to small Spirit Island, the landmark at which you will turn around to return to your starting point.

If the Cruise is closed, we'll take the Jasper Skytram instead.

Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $59; Child (6-15 yrs) $41
Jasper, AB

This town in the wilderness of Alberta, Canada serves as the gateway to the national park of the same name, where visitors can see the Athabasca Glacier. There are many lakes in the area.

Day 4: Jasper - Jasper National Park - Banff National Park - Yoho National Park - Banff - Calgary (464 km)

After breakfast, leave the hotel in Jasper and head first to Pyramid Lake. Next, proceed to the Maligne Canyon (Maligne Canyon is closed and will be replaced with alternative Waterton Lake and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge), the longest and deepest canyon in the Rocky Mountains. Then, visit the Athabasca Falls. Standing on the cliffs, you can feel the water cascading down like a mighty army, with the sound of the water echoing all around. Next, visit Peyto Lake Along the way, pass Waterflow Lake, and enjoy views of Crowfoot Glacier. Continue to Yoho National Park, where you will arrive at the serene Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge. After stopping in Banff Town, return to Calgary.

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.

Pyramid Lake

Pyramid Lake is kidney-shaped lake in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. It lies at the foot of Pyramid Mountain, a natural landmark that overlooks the town of Jasper.

Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes

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 Waterton Lake and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

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. 30 Minutes
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.

Duration: Approx. 3 Hours

Peyto Lake

Along the way, stop at [Peyto Lake] for its beautiful shape like a Maple (If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Waterflow Lake as an alternative attraction)

If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Waterflow Lake as an alternative attraction

Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes

Crowfoot Glacier (Passing By)

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.
Yoho National Park, BC

These are the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Towering rockwalls, spectacular waterfalls and soaring peaks earn the park its name.

Emerald Lake

The Emerald Lake in British Columbia, Canada's Yoho National Park is the largest of the park's many lakes and one of the park's most popular spots. The lake is named for the spectacular turquoise color of the water.

Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes

Natural Bridge

The Kicking Horse River, a Canadian Heritage river, in the Yoho park, has created a natural bridge through solid rock. This formation is located 3 km west of Field, accessible from the road to Emerald Lake.

Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

Departure & Return

Calgary Airport Pick up:
- Complimentary airport pickup service at Calgary International Airport (YYC) is available at 10:00/12:00/14:00/16:00/18:00/20:00/22:00. Upon arrival, please proceed to the Gate 5 on the Arrivals Level to confirm your pick-up information.
- Hotel shuttle service is available for flights arriving between 6:00-9:00 AM and 22:00-23:00 PM. This complimentary service departs once every hour. If you are unable to take the designated shuttle, the travel agency will coordinate the next available shuttle for you according to the hotel shuttle availability.
- Private car airport pick-up service is available on a Pre-paid basis: for flights arriving between 7:00-23:00. The first two passengers will be charged $100 CAD plus tax, and each additional passenger will be charged $20 CAD plus tax. Please be aware that there is a maximum of four people per order.
Note If pick-up service is included in the guest's itinerary, please be sure to provide accurate flight information. Any inaccurate information provided resulting in errors for the pick-up service; the travel agency 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.
Please arrive at pick up locations 15 min earlier.
Banff drop off point: around 6:30pm at Elk + Avenue Hotel, address:333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B1
Calgary drop off point: around 8:00pm
- Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza
- Delta Calgary Downtown
- Calgary airport, Please arrange your return flight after 10:30PM
The timetable above is subject to change. We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary without prior notice.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

Hotel accommodations for 3 nights as listed
Professional Tour Guide
National Park Pass
Traffic Accident Insurance
Air-conditioned vehicle
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Price Excludes

Meals & All Personal Expenses such as laundry, phone & travel insurance
Driver/Tour Guide gratuity:C$15/pp/day, airport pick up C$8/pp
Optional activity expenses (will be added when checking out)
Refunds for costs caused by force majeure

Additional Note

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)
To ensure a smooth and complete trip, we strongly recommend that you order activity tickets and meal packages, at the time of booking a tour. No additional changes or modifications will be provided within 10 days before or during the tour.
Hotel Class: North American Hotels do not have an official hotel star rating standard. The hotels involved on the trip are local brand hotels.
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.
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.
Maligne Lake Cruise Maligne Lake Cruise tickets are limited resources for pre control. When the pre control resources are sold out, it will be arranged for tourists on a first come, first served basis according to the order. If guests fail to book the Cruise tickets, the fee will be refunded according to the order content.
Maligne Lake Lunch Due to the limited capacity of the Maligne Lake buffet restaurant, if the buffet cannot be arranged, we will arrange a cash refund for the customer
Luggage Policy: Each guest is allowed 1 check-in bag (total dimensions must not exceed 62 inches), 1 carry-on, and 1 personal item. Extra luggage will not be allowed.

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Terms & Condition

Order cancellation:
- No refund will be made 45 days before the tour.
- 46-55 days: 75% of the tour fee will be charged
- 56-65 days: 50% of the tour fee will be charged
- 66 days or more: a $50 dollar services fee will be applied.
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.
Order modification:
- Increasing the number of people attending the trip (depending on the availability of resources for the date of the trip)
- No changes can be made seven days before the tour
- No modification shall be made within 30 days before the mission; A service charge of C$50/ single/trip will be charged for 31 days or more prior to tour departure
- When the order is revised and the resource situation changes, additional fees will be charged according to the actual situation.
- Bank wire transfer fees or credit card fees will be deducted from the refund together with cancellation or modification fees for any reason.
- Any changes or cancellations must be made by contacting the company directly in writing via email or fax.
- Cancellations and refunds will be processed within 1-7 working days.
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.
We are 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.

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4-Day Instaworthy Glacier View Lodge in-depth Canadian Rockies Summer Limited Tour from Calgary Tour Code: 893-19471 westar_travel CGV04

Calgary, AB

Calgary City Tour

CrossIron Mills Outlet

CF Chinook Centre

Heritage Park Historical Village

Calgary, AB

Banff National Park, AB

Lake Louise

Moraine Lake

Bow Lake

Jasper National Park, AB

Icefields Parkway

Columbia Icefield, AB

Ice Explorer

Columbia Icefield Skywalk

Jasper National Park, AB

Sunwapta Falls

Medicine Lake (Passing By)

Maligne Lake (Optional)

Spirit Island Cruise (Optional)

Jasper, AB

Jasper, AB

Jasper National Park, AB

Pyramid Lake

Maligne Canyon

Athabasca Falls

Banff National Park, AB

Peyto Lake

Crowfoot Glacier (Passing By)

Yoho National Park, BC

Emerald Lake

Natural Bridge

Banff, AB

Calgary, AB

Day 1: Calgary

Calgary, AB

Calgary City Tour

CrossIron Mills Outlet

CF Chinook Centre

Heritage Park Historical Village

Day 2: Calgary - Banff National Park - Jasper National Park (273 km)

Banff National Park, AB

Lake Louise

Moraine Lake

Bow Lake

Jasper National Park, AB

Icefields Parkway

Day 3: Columbia Icefield - Jasper National Park - Jasper (127 km)

Columbia Icefield, AB

Ice Explorer

Columbia Icefield Skywalk

Jasper National Park, AB

Sunwapta Falls

Medicine Lake (Passing By)

Maligne Lake

Spirit Island Cruise

Jasper, AB

Day 4: Jasper - Jasper National Park - Banff National Park - Yoho National Park - Banff - Calgary (464 km)

Jasper National Park, AB

Pyramid Lake

Maligne Canyon

Athabasca Falls

Banff National Park, AB

Peyto Lake

Crowfoot Glacier (Passing By)

Yoho National Park, BC

Emerald Lake

Natural Bridge

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