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4-Day Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Banff, Rocky Mounains Winter Tour from Calgary with Airport Transfer

 

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$564
¥3973
€480
C$777
(per person, based on double occupancy) Available: Daily Depart from: Calgary, AB
Overview
Visit Calgary, Banff (Cave and Basin National Historic Site), Banff National Park (Lake Louise, Bow Falls, Bow Lake, Minnewanka Lake, Peyto Lake, Surprise Corner, Two Jack Lake), Kootenay National Park (Marble Canyon), Yoho National Park (Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge).

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 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.

  • 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

  • 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

Dulexe Hotel: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel or similar

Meal: Excluded

Day 2: Johnston Canyon Upper Falls - Banff Town - Bow Falls - Surprise Corner - Banff Gondola - Banff (207 km)

Your journey begins in Calgary, . The first stop is Johnston Canyon, where you will hike along the scenic trail to the Upper Falls(Trail information: approx. 5 km round trip, 120 m elevation gain. Ice cleats are provided during winter months.) Experience dramatic canyon walls and sparkling frozen waterfalls. Next, enjoy lunch time in Banff Town (optional at own expense). Afterward, continue to Bow Falls and Surprise Corner, two iconic viewpoints offering postcard-perfect winter scenery of the Rockies. The highlight of the day is the Banff Gondola, ascending Sulphur Mountain for a breathtaking 360° panoramic view of the snow-covered peaks and Banff town below. (During the gondola's annual maintenance period, November 4–15, this stop will be replaced by the Cave and Basin National Historic Site - free tickets)

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

  • Johnson Canyon is the one of most famous sights in Banff National Park。There are two spectacular waterfalls in the Johnston gorge: Falls Upper and Falls Lower.

    Duration: Approx. 2 Hours

  • 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 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

  • Enjoy a 1.5-hour round-trip gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take in stunning views, explore the boardwalk, visit two small museums, and enjoy dining options(additional charge) at the top.

    During the gondola’s annual maintenance period, November 4-15, this stop will be replaced by the Cave and Basin National Historic Site

    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes

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.

Duration: Approx. 2 Hours

  • 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.

Standard Hotel: Elk + Avenue Hotel, Canalta Lodge, Caribou Lodge, Aspen Lodge or similar

Breakfast: Meal Plan|Lunch: Meal Plan (Lunch at Seoul Country Restaurant)|Dinner: Excluded

Day 3: Bow Lake - Peyto Lake - Icefield Parkway - Lake Louise Village Lunch Time - Vermillion Outlook - Lake Minnewanka - Two Jack Lake (82 km)

The first stop is Bow Lake, admired for its stunning alpine waters framed by towering mountains. Continue to Peyto Lake, world-famous for its unique maple-leaf shape. The viewpoint offers outstanding photography opportunities, and in winter includes a short guided hike (Ice cleats are provided during winter months). Along the way, enjoy views of the dramatic Crowfoot Glacier, a striking highlight of the Parkway. Next, enjoy lunch time in Lake Louise Village (optional at own expense). In the afternoon, visit the Vermilion Lakes Viewpoint, where in winter the frozen lake surface reflects the majestic Mount Rundle, creating postcard-perfect scenery. Continue on to Lake Minnewanka, where under the right winter conditions you may see the magical “frozen bubble” phenomenon beneath the ice. The journey also includes a stop at the tranquil Two Jack Lake.

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

  • 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. 15 Minutes

  • 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)

    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes

  • 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.

  • The lake comes from the sulfur hot springs of the nearby Sulfur Mountain, so the riverbed is cinnabar brown, and the shore is swampy, with a natural smell of sulfur in the slimy mud. Here, as long as you look up, you will see the pretty Rundle Mountain.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

  • 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

  • Located to the northeast of the town of Banff, Two Jack lake offers some of the area's best camping, hiking, and boating opportunities. From the lake, visitors have an impeccable view of Lundahl Mountain.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

Standard Hotel: Elk + Avenue Hotel, Canalta Lodge, Caribou Lodge, Aspen Lodge or similar

Breakfast: Meal Plan|Lunch: Meal Plan (Lake Louise Asian/Western Set Lunch)|Dinner: Excluded

Day 4: Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge - Lake Louise - Lunch at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - Marble Canyon (320 km)

Heading west, you will pass by the historic Spiral Tunnel, an engineering marvel built during the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway, symbolizing the wisdom and perseverance of early railway workers. Continue on to the tranquil Emerald Lake, a stunning alpine gem that remains enchanting even in winter. Then visit the Natural Bridge, where the Kicking Horse River has carved its way through solid rock to form a naturally sculpted arch. Next, arrive at the magical Lake Louise, framed by the majestic Victoria Glacier. During January to April (subject to official opening dates), the world-renowned Ice Magic Festival transforms the area into a fairytale world of ice and snow sculptures created by artists from around the globe. Overlooking the lake, the elegant Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise adds timeless charm to the scenery. After lunch, continue to Marble Canyon for a light hike. The trail crosses multiple wooden bridges in a zig-zag pattern over a narrow creek, surrounded by towering limestone walls. In winter, frozen waterfalls cascade dramatically into the canyon, creating an unforgettable landscape.

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

  • [Spiral Tunnel] is a section of the Canadian Pacific Railway that carried too much blood and tears of railroad workers and history.

  • 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. 20 Minutes

  • 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

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

  • 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

  • Nestled by the stunning Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise offers breathtaking views of turquoise waters and Victoria Glacier. This luxurious hotel combines elegance with outdoor adventures, perfect for hiking, skiing, and relaxation in a pristine mountain setting.

Kootenay National Park is located in southeastern British Columbia Canada, covering 1,406 km² in the Canadian Rockies, and forms part of a World Heritage Site.

  • A canyon surrounding Tokumm Creek just above its confluence with the Vermilion River, at the north end of Kootenay National Park in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, Canada.

    Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

Breakfast: Meal Plan|Lunch: Meal Plan (Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 3-crose Lunch (Beef) OR Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Afternoon Tea)|Dinner: Excluded

 

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