What To Expect

Day 1: Arrive Calgary - Airport pick up

• Free Airport Pick-up Service: Each booking is entitled to one complimentary airport pick-up service from Calgary International Airport (YYC) on the tour start date only. Multiple pick-ups can be arranged with an additional fee. Westar Guide Pick-up: 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 / 20:00 (exact times arranged based on flight information). Location: Arrival Level, outside Door 5. Hotel Shuttle Pick-up: 07:30–21:30 (exact times arranged based on flight information). Location: Calgary Airport Arrival Hall, outside Door 4 at Parking Stall #16.

  Duration: 10 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 2: Calgary – Johnston Canyon – Banff Town – Bow Falls – Surprise Corner – Banff Gondola – Banff

• Your adventure begins at Johnston Canyon, where you'll hike to the stunning Upper Falls. Along the way, marvel at towering canyon walls and frozen waterfalls that sparkle in the winter light. (Trail info: about 5 km round trip, Ice cleats provided in winter for added safety.) Enjoy an unforgettable, close-up winter wonderland experience.

  Duration: 2 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Feel the power of the cascading waters as they roar over rocky ledges. A short walk brings you up close to this iconic natural wonder.

  Duration: 15 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Discover this hidden viewpoint with a picture-perfect panorama of Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, framed by towering peaks and the rushing Bow River.

  Duration: 15 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Finish your day with a ride on the Banff Gondola, reaching the top of Sulphur Mountain for a stunning 360° panoramic view of the Rockies. Admire snow-covered peaks and the town of Banff below before the tour ends around 5:15 PM near sunset.

  Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

  Admission Included: YES

Day 3: Bow Lake - Peyto Lake - Icefield Parkway - Lake Louise Village - Vermillion - Lake Minnewanka - Two Jack Lake - Banff

• Your first stop is Bow Lake, where you’ll admire its vivid turquoise waters fed by Bow Glacier — an ideal spot for photos and fresh mountain views.

  Duration: 15 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Next, head to Peyto Lake, one of the most iconic lakes in the Canadian Rockies, famous for its unique maple-leaf shape. From the viewpoint, you’ll enjoy stunning panoramic views and some of the best photo opportunities of the day. In winter, you’ll also take a short scenic walk to the lookout, with ice cleats provided for your safety and comfort.

  Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Pass by Crowfoot Glacier and enjoy its dramatic icy views framed by the surrounding mountains, a perfect backdrop for photos.

  Duration: 45 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Later, visit Vermilion Lakes, where snow-covered scenery and partially frozen waters reflect the stunning silhouette of Mount Rundle, especially beautiful at sunrise or sunset on clear days.

  Duration: 15 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• In winter, Lake Minnewanka offers a truly magical sight. When conditions are right, you may witness the unique “bubble lake” phenomenon, where frozen methane bubbles appear beneath the ice, creating a stunning and unforgettable view.

  Duration: 20 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Enjoy a scenic drive past Two Jack Lake before returning to Banff around 5:30 PM, as the day comes to a close.

  Duration: 15 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 4: Banff - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge - Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Lunch - Marble Canyon - Calgary

• Depart from Banff in the morning and head west, passing the famous Spiral Tunnels, an incredible feat of engineering built during the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Continue on to Emerald Lake, where the crystal-clear water remains stunning even in winter, offering a peaceful, storybook-like setting.

  Duration: 20 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• You’ll then visit the Natural Bridge in Yoho National Park, a striking rock formation carved by the rushing waters of the Kicking Horse River. Here, you can see firsthand how powerful water flow has sculpted this natural stone arch over thousands of years.

  Duration: 15 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Next, you’ll visit the iconic Lake Louise, where the frozen lake and snow-covered landscape sit beneath the towering Victoria Glacier. From January to April (subject to official schedules), the area comes alive with the Ice Magic Festival, featuring beautifully crafted ice sculptures by artists from around the world — transforming the lakeside into a truly enchanting winter scene.

  Duration: 45 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• After lunch, head to Marble Canyon for a light walk. The zigzagging wooden bridges cross a winding stream, flanked by towering limestone cliffs and frozen waterfalls. In winter, the ice formations sparkle like crystal, creating a truly breathtaking scene.

  Duration: 45 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• The Banff sightseeing tour will end at around 5:15 PM, with an estimated arrival in Calgary at approximately 7:15 PM.

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 5: Calgary - Badlands - Drumheller - Horseshoe Canyon - Royal Tyrrell Museum - CrossIron Mills Outlet - Calgary

• Depart Calgary in the morning and head east across Alberta’s endless prairies to Drumheller, where rolling badlands, eroded cliffs, and striking red-and-white rock layers reveal the raw beauty of nature.

  Duration: 30 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• The Royal Tyrrell Museum (Optional ticket, additional charge) is the largest and most comprehensive museum of paleontology in the world. This is the perfect place to visit as a whole family as you venture through the dinosaur age. The Royal Tyrrell Museum features one of the world’s largest displays of dinosaurs, and also offers a variety of fun, creative, and educational programs that bring the prehistoric past to life. At this stop, you will arrange lunch by yourself here.

  Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

  Admission Included: NO

• Wander among these towering, mushroom-shaped rock pillars, sculpted over millions of years by wind and water. These unique formations are a must-see, offering a surreal and otherworldly landscape.

  Duration: 30 minutes

  Admission Included: YES

• Wrap up your adventure with some retail therapy! Alberta’s largest outlet shopping destination features big-name brands, great deals, and a variety of stores to explore - perfect for finding souvenirs.

  Duration: 2 hours

  Admission Included: YES

• As the day’s adventure comes to a close, we’ll return to Calgary, where your journey began, bidding farewell to the incredible landscapes of Drumheller and the Canadian Badlands. If you do not join the CrossIron Mills Outlet Shopping stop, please book flights departing after: *Domestic flights: after 6:30 PM *International flights: after 7:30 PM If you are joining the full itinerary including outlet shopping, please book flights departing after: *Domestic flights: after 9:00 PM *International flights: after 10:00 PM

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE