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3-Day Minnewanka Lake, Banff National Park, Rocky Mountains Winter Tour from Calgary with Airport Transfer Tour Code: 093-7943

From USD$305  
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Calgary, Canada
English; Mandarin Chinese
3 2
Visit Calgary (CrossIron Mills Outlet), Banff National Park (Bow Falls, Johnston Canyon Ice walk, Lake Louise, Minnewanka Lake, Sulphur Mountain, Surprise Corner), Banff (Cave and Basin National Historic Site).
Price (/person)
    Single $479
    Double $305
    3rd Person
    Adult $218
    Child
    (Age under 15 yrs old)
    $196
    4th Person
    Adult $247
    Child
    (Age under 15 yrs old)
    $196

Pricing Policy

Admission fees Date / Date RangeAdultChild
National Park Admission and 2 breakfasts - Mandatory - Surcharge Year round $55$26
Activity Options Date / Date RangeAdultChild
Option A - Calgary Downtown - Surcharge Year round $61$61
Option C - CrossIron Mill Outlets - Surcharge Year round $39$39
Option D - Chinook Shopping Center - Surcharge Year round $48$48
Sulfur Mountain Gondola Ride - Surcharge Year round $51$32
Fairmont Afternoon Tea - Surcharge Year round $99$53
45 mins Lake Louise Sleigh Rides - Surcharge Year round $51$44
  • Children Rate apply for those under 15 years old and must share with 2 adults in a double room, without extra bed.
  • Two full-sized beds or one king size bed per room. Please contact with us if you have special requests. No additional bed for 3rd or 4th travelers.
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Day 1: Calgary

Upon arrival in Calgary, we will be picked up at the airport and then transferred to the hotel. We can enjoy our free time leisurely for the rest day. Guests who arrive before 12:00pm can choose to take one of the following optional activities:
Option C: CrossIron Mill Outlets

Option D: Chinook Center

  • Calgary, AB

    Calgary, AB
    This city near the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, Canada is near several of Alberta's amazing national parks. The city itself is home to the stadium from the 1988 Olympics, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, Heritage Park Historical Village, and more!

    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. 3 Hours 30 Minutes

    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. 3 Hours 30 Minutes

Deluxe Hotel: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel or similar

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

Today we will go to visit the Johnston Canyon firstly. We can enjoy the Ice Walk (Rivet shoes are provided ). Then we will continue to the Lake Minnewanka, a popular destination for photographers. In the afternoon, we'll go to Lake Louise there will be Ice Magic show. We will have a chance to experience the Snow Shoeing. Then we can also choose to enjoy famous traditional Fairmont Afternoon Tea of Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise or take Sleigh Ride at your own expense.
  • 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.

    Duration: Approx. 3 Hours

    Johnston Canyon Ice walk

    Johnston Canyon Ice walk
    Experience the Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada with an unforgettable ice walk excursion. Admire beautiful scenery, including high hanging waterfalls, and local wildlife while walking snow and ice gorges. Guests should dress in skiwear including hats, gloves, and warm boots.

    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 15 Minutes

    Minnewanka Lake

    Minnewanka Lake
    This glacial lake is the longest in the Canadian Rockies at 21 kilometers long. The lake is fed by several streams and rivers, most notably the Cascade River.

    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

    Lake Louise

    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. 2 Hours 30 Minutes

    Snowshoeing

    Snowshoeing
    Come to Banff National Park and take a snowshoeing tour, which is a unique way to explore this beautiful, natural landscape.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult C$83; Child (Over 12 yrs) C$83

    Sleigh Rides

    Admire surrounding mountain ranges aboard a horse drawn carriage for a memorable and festive winter tour. The sleigh ride is perfect for families and offers stunning scenic backdrop while gliding across the meadows in Bantiff, Alberta. During mild weather, sleighs are replaced by wagons.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult C$45; Child (3-8 yrs) C$35

    Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

    This luxury hotel, one of Canada's grand railway hotels, is located in the heart of Banff National Park in Alberta, built in the Scottish baronial style. There is a local legend that the hotel is haunted.

    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 15 Minutes

Standard Hotel: Caribou Lodge/Runestone Lodge/Aspen Lodge/Ptarmigan Inn or similar
Deluxe Hotel: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Day 3: Banff - Calgary (209 km)

Today we will head to Surprise Corner, where you can see the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Afterwards will come to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. We will continue to stop for a while and visit the Bow Falls, a must-see when visiting Banff. After Lunch at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, we will head to Sulfur Mountain, where you can choose Banff Gondola. At around 7:00pm we will arrive in Calgary.
  • Banff, AB

    Banff, AB
    Banff 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.

    Cave and Basin National Historic Site

    The place to know about the history of this National Park. The Canadian National Park system was effectively born at these hot springs, discovered accidentally by three Canadian Pacific Railway employees on their day off in 1883.

    Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

  • 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.

    Duration: Approx. 3 Hours

    Surprise Corner

    Surprise Corner
    Surprise Corner is about a mile from the centre of Banff town. The surprise at the corner of Tunnel Mountain Road in the town of Banff is the sudden appearance and incredible view of the [Fairmont Banff Springs]

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

    Bow Falls

    Bow Falls
    Bow Falls is not like your typical waterfall, it is wide and short. You can also see the valley that was eroded by glacier activity and the [Bow Falls] over the years.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

    Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

    This luxury hotel, one of Canada's grand railway hotels, is located in the heart of Banff National Park in Alberta, built in the Scottish baronial style. There is a local legend that the hotel is haunted.

    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 15 Minutes

    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

    Sulfur Mountain Gondola Ride

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

    It we'll be closed during Nov 7-18, 2022

  • Drop off points: (If you don't need to purchase the post tour on last day)
    Banff drop off point: 5:30pm Canalta Lodge, Address: 545 Banff AvenueT1L 1B5, Banff, AB T1L 1B5.
    Calgary drop off point 1: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza, address: 1316 33rd St NE, Calgary AB T2A 6B6
    Calgary drop off point 2: Delta Calgary Downtown, address: 209 4th Ave SE, Calgary AB T2G 0C6
    Calgary drop off point 3: Calgary Airport
    According to itinerary arrangement, the drop off time at Banff and Calgary may be changed. The specific time is subject to the actual situation.
  • Drop off: Please arrange your return flight after 9:30PM on last day.

Price Includes

  • Calgary Airport transfer
  • Transportation via 15 seats V/C with air conditioning
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation
  • National Park entrance fees
  • English / Mandarin bilingual tour guide
  • Traffic accident insurance

Price Excludes

  • Gratuity for tour guide/driver CAD$10 per person/day; airport pick up CAD$4 per person
  • All meals (unless specified)
  • 5% GST (Goods and Services Tax), will be added when booking
  • Optional activities or others mentioned in the itinerary
  • Any other private expenses such as laundry, telephone call, drinks, shopping, and pay TV, etc.
  • Additional cost due to force majeure such as travel delays, wars, coups, strikes, weather, aircraft machine failures, flight cancellations or schedule change.
  • Travel insurance
    Activity Option 4 Date / Date Range
    French Brasserie at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Surcharge Year round
    * Surcharge will be added to the total price when checking out.

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 7 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.

Confirmation

  • After the reservation information is submitted, you will immediately receive a receipt email for the reservation order. Within 72 hours of submission, you will receive an order status confirmation email. Please do not book a flight until you receive an order status confirmation email.

Redemption

  • After booking online, you will receive a "confirmation email" with complete instructions, including the local phone number of the destination. When you are sure, be sure to print this "confirmation email" and take it with you on your trip -- evidence that you have paid for it.

Terms & Condition

  • Order cancellation:
    • No refund will be made 15 days before the tour.
    • 16-30 days: 75% of the tour fee will be charged
    • 31-45 days: 50% of the tour fee will be charged
    • 46 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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