What To Expect

Day 1: Calgary Airport Pick-up

• Calgary Airport Pickup Information: 1. Free airport pick-up flights at Calgary International Airport (YYC) on the day of group joining are: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 22:00. Upon arrival, please go to Gate 5 on the arrival level and wait for the pick-up arrangement

  Duration: 7 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Calgary Charm Half-Day Highlights Tour Itinerary (3 hours): Chinatown → Celebrity Landmark Central Library → Studio Bell (exterior) → National Music Centre (exterior) → Calgary Tower (exterior) → Peace Bridge → Prince's Island Park → River Café or shopping at famous stores such as The Core and Holt Renfrew on Stephen Avenue Notes: It is requied to be booked in advance. Minimum of 2 guests is required to be operated. Meeting point: 13:30: DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North, the tour will last a total of 3 hours (including transfers and guided tours).

  Duration: 3 hours

  Admission Included: NO

Day 2: Calgary --Johnston Canyon-- Lake Minnewanka--Town of Banff

• Today we will visit many attractions in Banff National Park. You will first explore the spectacular Johnston Canyon and admire the charming waterfalls, Then in Banff, you will have some free time to explore according to your needs and preferences.Then we will go to Lake Minnewanka, enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the lake, check in the Hoodoos, appreciate the unique structure of the rock, visit the Surprise Corner, and feel the spectacular fusion of lakes and mountains. Finally, we will return to the Town of Banff for free activities, experience the local culture and food, and then end this unforgettable journey with beautiful memories. Itinerary: Calgary → Banff National Park → Johnston Canyon (60mins) → Banff free time (60mins) → Lake Minnewanka (30mins) → Hoodoos (15mins) → Surprise Corner (15mins) → Town of Banff (60mins)

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Banff National Park Banff National Park is famously known for its colored lakes, majestic mountains, and endless outdoor adventures that it has to offer! It is also Canada’s very first national park and the world’s third! It has a rich heritage and is one of the world’s most awe-inspiring mountain destinations to discover! Make sure to even take a special look at its easy access and close proximity that it has to the vast unspoiled wilderness of the Canadian Rockies. The park itself spans 6,641 square kilometers (2,564 square miles) of pure mountainous terrain. It is greatly packed with spectacular scenic valleys, peaks, glaciers, forests, meadows, and rivers. Take a look at what makes Banff National Park so unique!

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Johnston Canyon Johnston Canyon is a must-visit natural attraction and one of the most popular destinations in Banff National Park! The dramatic Johnston Canyon is a breathtaking beauty and located in the Banff National Park. It is a scenic wooden canyon filled perfect for hiking and biking. There are so many sites to discover along the way and many unique picture opportunities.

  Duration: 1 hour

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Banff free time (60mins)

  Duration: 1 hour

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Lake Minnewanka Lake Minnewanka is a very unique and beautiful lake to discover. It is filled with nature’s greatest beauty and will instantly amaze you. Discover with us today what makes this lake so unique and worth the visit!

  Duration: 30 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Hoodoos Hoodoos take millions of years to form and stand 5 to 7 meters tall. Each hoodoo is a sandstone pillar resting on a thick base of shale that is capped by a large stone. Hoodoos are very fragile and can erode completely if their capstone is dislodged.

  Duration: 15 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Surprise Corner Surprise Corner is a spectacular viewpoint of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the Spray Valley. It is also one of the most famous photo spots in Banff and the view is without a doubt one of the most iconic places to snap a picture in Banff.

  Duration: 15 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Town of Banff Banff is a town within Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. Banff is a resort town and one of Canada's most popular tourist destinations to discover. It is highly known for its mountainous surroundings and hot springs. It is also a perfect destination for outdoor sports and extensive hiking, biking, scrambling and skiing.

  Duration: 1 hour

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 3: Town of Banff --Columbia Icefield--Peyto Lake-- Bow Lake--Town of Banff

• This morning we will depart from Banff, travel along the Icefield Parkway, take a giant snowmobile to the 300-meter-deep Athapascal Glacier, and personally experience the remains of the Second Ice Age. Then we headed to Peyto Lake, a glacial lake whose turquoise waters attract a large number of nature lovers and photography enthusiasts. Then we will go to Bow Lake, when the lake water melts in the summer, the lake water turns a dazzling blue, and the tranquil lake water is like a mirror, with the surrounding mountains reflected in it. Itinerary: Town of Banff → Icefields Parkway → Columbia Icefield Adventure－Columbia lcefield (120 mins, Ice Explorer) → Peyto Lake (30 mins) → Bow Lake (20 mins) → Town of Banff

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Icefields Parkway The Icefields Parkway (Highway 93 North) joins the Community of Lake Louise in Banff National Park with the Town of Jasper in Jasper National Park. Give yourself a full day to travel one-way. It is one of the most scenic highways in the world.

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Columbia Icefield Adventure－Ice Explore Check in inside the Glacier Discovery Centre, shuttle to the icefield transfer bay and board a massive Ice Explorer, purpose-built for glacier travel.

  Duration: 2 hours

  Admission Included: NO

• Peyto Lake Every summer, a large amount of glacial rock powder flows into the lake, and the particles of these rocks make the lake appear bright turquoise. Therefore, Peyto Lake has become a popular tourist attraction in the park.

  Duration: 30 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Bow Lake Bow Lake is located approximately 30 minutes north of Lake Louise and off the Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93) in the Canadian Rockies. It is half a mile north of the Crowfoot Glacier. It sits at an elevation of 1,920 m (6,300 ft) and is one of the largest lakes at the Banff National Park. It is fed by the meltwater from the Bow Glacier in the Wapta Icefield. Bow Lake is a wonderful place for a picnic and to enjoy scenic breathtaking views.

  Duration: 20 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 4: Banff --Lake Louise ---Revelstoke / Salmon Arm

• Say goodbye to the beautiful morning light in Banff and begin to take the Banff Sulfur Mountain Cable Car, look at the majestic Hot Springs Castle Hotel, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Banff town and the Rocky Mountains. Afterwards, we will go to Lake Louise Village, which is surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains and quiet forests. It is an ideal place to enjoy rest and food. You can arrange lunch flexibly according to your personal preferences. Then we will go to Lake Louise, known as the "Rocky Mountain Sapphire", to experience the tranquility and beauty. Itinerary: Banff → Banff Gondola (60 mins) → Bow Falls (10 mins) → Lake Louise Village (optional lunch) → Lake Louise (90mins) → Moraine Lake (30 mins) → Glacier National Park (Pass by) → Revelstoke/Salmon Arm Tips： Moraine Lake is open from June to mid-October; if the attraction is not open by then, the attraction will be canceled and the tour time of Lake Louise will be increased accordingly.

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Banff Gondola Explore the one-of-a-kind Gondola ride to the top of the Sulphur Mountain to experience a stunning view of six incredible mountain ranges. Banff Gondola provides breathtaking views in every direction that you look at! It is an eight-minute journey to the summit of Sulphur Mountain! On a clear and sunny day, the gondola becomes a perfect activity for families, groups, and couples to enjoy.

  Duration: 1 hour

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Bow Falls Bow Falls is a major waterfall on the Bow River. It offers breathtaking views and an experience of being closer to nature! Bow Falls is also famously featured in the 1953 Marilyn Monroe film River of No Return. Embrace your inner nature love and be amazed by its wonderous beauty.

  Duration: 10 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Lake Louise Village (optional lunch) Lake Louise has a rich heritage as one of the world’s most awe-inspiring mountain destinations. It is a hamlet within Banff National Park. Lake Louise is named after Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll. Lake Lousie is one of the most famous mountain vistas in the world and is truly a site to see!

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Lake Louise Lake Louise has a rich heritage as one of the world’s most awe-inspiring mountain destinations. It is a hamlet within Banff National Park. Lake Louise is named after Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll. Lake Lousie is one of the most famous mountain vistas in the world and is truly a site to see!

  Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Moraine Lake Moraine Lake is another beautiful site to discover. It is easily one of Canada’s most amazing hidden gems that you must discover with us today!

  Duration: 30 minutes

  Admission Included: YES

• Glacier National Park Glacier National Park is one of forty-three national parks located within Canada. It has approximately 521 square miles of protected areas and includes portions of the Columbia Mountains, as well as Rogers Pass National Historic Site. The park contains active glaciers and snowy peaks! It is also home to one of Canada’s largest cave systems and even offers a large selection of plants and animals to see.

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 5: Revelstoke / Salmon Arm --Kamloops --Vancouver

• Today, we will proceed to the famous "Last Spike" in the Pacific Railroad Memorial Park. Then, we will head to visit the Kamloops which is the hometown of Ginseng. Then go to the gold rush town—Hope Town. Finally, we will drive back to Vancouver. Itinerary: Revelstoke → The Last Spike (20 mins) → Kamloops Ginseng Factory (45 mins) → Hope (30 mins) → Fraser Valley (Pass-by) → Vancouver

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• The Last Spike was the final and ceremonial railway spike driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) track by company director Donald Smith on the morning of November 7th, 1885. The ceremony marked the completion of the transcontinental CPR. It was a muted affair at which a group of company officials and laborers gathered at Craigellachie. The Last Spike symbolized more than just the completion of a railway. Contemporaries and historians have viewed the Last Spike as an event when national unity was recognized.

  Duration: 20 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Ginseng Factory is located in Kamloops. Due to its pollution-free fertile soil and semi-desert dry climate, Kamloops has become the largest producer of American ginseng. It is famously known as the ''Ginseng Capital.” During this visit, visitors will have the chance to understand the growth process of American ginseng and its various nourishing medicinal effects.

  Duration: 45 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Hope Hope town is the perfect place to walk around and explore. It is filled with beautiful nature views and have an experience of instant relaxation. Take a look at all that this town has to offer.

  Duration: 30 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Traveling time, driving time, rest stops and lunch/dinner breaks on the day.

  Duration: 5 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE