3-Day Rocky Mountains Summer Tour: Calgary Transfers, Banff & Jasper Parks, 1 Night Fairmont Banff Springs, Sulphur Mountain, Johnston Canyon Hike
CA3-6793- Reward Points
incl. Tax
3-Day Tour with One Night at Fairmont Hotel
- Departure: Calgary
- Leave: Calgary / Banff Town Area
- Duration: 3 Day(s)
Dates & Prices
Highlights
- [Banff Old Times] Step into the hall of time, open the door to heritage travel, blend magnificent mountain and river scenery with profound human history, and wander through the Cave and Basin National Historic Site.
- Carefully selected meals with balanced combinations; stunning scenery and delicious food are indispensable parts of your journey.
- Depart from Calgary, the gateway city to the Rocky Mountains, and you will arrive at the national park scenic area in 1.5 hours to eliminate exhausting long-distance travel.
- Fairmont Hotel Signature Lunch: Enjoy lunch at the hot spring hotel. Premium ingredients are crafted into exquisite dishes, with every subtle detail embodying an artisanal elegance.
- The newly unveiled Banff Gondola Summit Station sits at an elevation of 2,900 feet. It interprets the alpine ecosystem of the Rocky Mountains through multi-sensory experiences and fully showcases the entire landscape of Banff National Park.
- Ride the Ice Explorer to set foot on glaciers; stroll along the Skywalk and soak in breathtaking cloud-top vistas.
Itinerary
- Details
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| Day | Itinerary | Attractions | Note |
| Day 1 | Place of Origin - Calgary | Calgary | |
| Day 2 | Calgary - Banff Gondola - Bow Falls - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Johnston Canyon - Banff | Banff Gondola / Sulphur Mountain / Bow Falls / The Fairmont Banff Springs / Johnston Canyon / Banff Town Area / Banff National Park |
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| Day 3 | Banff - Bow Lake - Peyto Lake - Columbia Icefield - Calgary | Bow Lake / Peyto Lake / Columbia Icefield / Calgary / Crowfoot Glacier / Rocky Mountain Icefields Parkway |
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D1
Day 1
Place of Origin - Calgary
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Attractions
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Meal
Breakfast: at your own expense; Lunch: at your own expense; Dinner: at your own expense
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Accommodation
Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel in Calgary or similar
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Description
# Airport Pick-up Arrangement:
Airport pick-up service is included in the itinerary. Please provide your flight information at least 3 days in advance. If you submit flight information within 3 days prior to departure, complimentary airport pick-up will not be available.
## Complimentary Airport Pick-up Service
One free airport pick-up service at YYC Airport on the start date of your itinerary is provided per booking. Paid pick-up service is available for multiple pick-up trips.
## Complimentary Pick-up Hours
6:30 – 22:30. Please note that the last departure for guided pick-up is at 22:00, and the last hotel shuttle bus departs at 22:30. Guests who miss these departures will need to make their own way to the hotel.
## Paid Private Car Pick-up
Private car pick-up can be booked for flights arriving between 7:00 and 23:00. Please contact customer service for pricing. A maximum of 4 passengers are allowed per booking.
## Pick-up Methods
We will flexibly arrange pick-up via Weststar tour guides or hotel shuttle buses based on flight arrival times. Guests with similar arrival times will share the same pick-up shuttle, which may result in a short waiting period at the airport. We appreciate your understanding.
## Pick-up Locations
- Weststar Guide Pick-up: 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 / 20:00 / 22:00 (specific time subject to flight details)
Waiting Area inside Door 11, Arrivals Level
- Hotel Shuttle Pick-up: 6:30 – 22:30 (specific time subject to flight details)
Parking Lot 16 outside Door 4, Arrivals Hall of Calgary Airport
## Important Reminders
The exact pick-up time and location shall be subject to the SMS pick-up notification sent to you 3 days before tour departure. If you hold a mobile number with the +86 country code, you may leave your WeChat ID in the order notes. We will send pick-up details via WeChat as a backup if SMS delivery fails.
If airport transfer service is included in your itinerary, failure to complete the scheduled pick-up due to delayed or inaccurate flight information provided by guests will require guests to travel to the hotel at their own expense. Should you require a rescheduled pick-up, the travel agency can arrange a paid private car service based on actual circumstances, with separate charges applicable.
# Itinerary
## Tour Schedule
Welcome to Calgary! Here you will embark on a journey blessed by nature. Snow-capped mountain peaks, lush alpine meadows, turquoise lakes, dense primeval forests and diverse wildlife will unfold before your eyes. Immerse yourself in nature, unwind your mind, savour delicious cuisine, leisurely embrace the joy of harmonizing with the natural world, and leave all worldly worries behind.
Guests arriving one day early or before 12:00 noon on the travel day may pre-book the optional self-paid "City Fun" tours:
1) One-Day City Walk Tour (YYCCW): [Time Travel at Folk Culture Village (admission ticket included) + Stroll through Calgary CBD + Visit Popular Internet-famous Landmarks] (Departs at 9:00 AM, includes round-trip transfer and guided tour, lasts approx. 8 hours; minimum 4 passengers required for group departure)
2) Half-Day City Fun Tour A (YYC-A): [Stroll through Calgary CBD + Visit Popular Internet-famous Landmarks + The Core Shopping Centre] (For flights arriving before 12:00 noon; departs at 13:30 PM, total duration 5 hours)
3) Half-Day City Fun Tour C (YYC-C): [Value Outlet Shopping] (For flights arriving before 12:00 noon; departs at 13:30 PM, total duration 5 hours)
4) Half-Day City Fun Tour D (YYC-D): [Chinook Centre Shopping Spree] (For flights arriving before 12:00 noon; departs at 13:30 PM, total duration 5 hours)
D2
Day 2
Calgary - Banff Gondola - Bow Falls - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Johnston Canyon - Banff
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Attractions
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Meal
Breakfast: Available for additional purchase; Lunch: Available for additional purchase; Dinner: At your own expense
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Accommodation
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
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Description
# Itinerary:
Calgary – Banff Gondola (own expense, 90 mins) – Hoodoos (15 mins) – Bow Falls (15 mins) – Surprise Corner (15 mins) – Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & Lunch (own expense; French bistro-style meals available for add-on booking, 90 mins) – Johnston Canyon (60 mins) – Hotel Check-in
In the morning, we will take a coach to [Banff National Park] and arrive at Sulphur Mountain, where we board the [Banff Gondola (own expense)]. As the gondola ascends gently, admire the snow-laden mountain landscape ringed by rolling peaks. Afterwards, we head to the Hoodoos towering above the banks of the Bow River, then witness the magnificent [Bow Falls] thundering downstream, where dark rock formations contrast beautifully with white rushing waters. Next, stop at [Surprise Corner] for distant views of Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the Bow River scenery. We will then visit the Scottish castle-style Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and stay for lunch at your own cost. After lunch, explore [Johnston Canyon], one of the three major canyons in the Canadian Rockies, and follow the trail to the rushing waterfalls. (In case of force majeure such as park maintenance and temporary closure, the itinerary will be replaced with visits to Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake.) Check into the hotel in Banff for overnight stay. -
Things to Know
- You may tick to add a gourmet package if needed. **Lunch will be served with French bistro-style cuisine at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, blending the charm of Banff into every bite of food. A #World Cultural Heritage Site, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel features Scottish castle architecture and sits atop the Bow River, standing as an iconic landmark of the Rocky Mountains.**
- The arrival time in Banff is subject to change depending on the schedule of activities. We appreciate your understanding.
- The actual itinerary sequence may be adjusted depending on the departure date to ensure a smooth trip.
D3
Day 3
Banff - Bow Lake - Peyto Lake - Columbia Icefield - Calgary
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Attractions
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Meal
Breakfast: Available for add-on booking; Lunch: Available for add-on booking; Dinner: At your own expense
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Description
# Itinerary:
Banff - Crowfoot Glacier - Bow Lake (20 mins) - Peyto Lake (30 mins) - Icefields Parkway - Lunch (at your own expense; Western lunch bento boxes available for add-on booking, 30 mins) - Snowcoach (at your own expense, 90 mins) - Banff - Calgary
Catch distant views of [Crowfoot Glacier] along the way, and first tour [Bow Lake], where the distinct silhouette of the Canadian Rockies reflects perfectly on the lake’s surface. You may also drop by lakeside [Num-Ti-Jah Lodge] to learn the stories of Jimmy Simpson, the legendary Rockies guide. Next up is [Peyto Lake] (In the event of force majeure including scenic area maintenance and temporary closures, the visit will be substituted with Waterfowl Lake). This maple-leaf-shaped lake resembles a turquoise ribbon embedded in the valleys of the Rockies. Afterwards, drive along the picturesque Highway 93 [Icefields Parkway] and enjoy lunch at your own cost at [Icefields Centre] with front-row views of the [Columbia Icefield]. After lunch, board the [Snowcoach (at your own expense)] to travel across the [Athabasca Glacier] and witness nature’s accumulation spanning hundreds of millions of years. Stop over at [Banff Town] before driving back to Calgary. Even though the stopovers are brief, the mountains, waters, people and towns of Alberta will leave lasting impressions etched in your mind. Sort through the stunning scenery captured on camera and stored in your memory, and conclude this unforgettable journey upon arriving in Calgary.
*The Ice Explorer Snowcoach operates from May 1 to October 12. Starting October 13, the itinerary will only feature scenic stops without the optional snowcoach activity available for booking.
When the weather is fine: Guests may take an easy hike up the hills in front of the glacier (approx. 60 mins) to experience the icefield landscape up close.
When the weather is poor: Follow the tour guide’s arrangements to view the glacier from a distance, with an extra stop added at Waterfowl Lake. -
Things to Know
- You may tick the box to add a gourmet meal package if needed.
- Admission for the Icefield Snowcoach activity today is not included. If you wish to participate, please select this option during your booking. No additional bookings will be accepted 7 days prior to departure.
- If you need to connect with a flight departing Calgary that same evening, please book domestic flights taking off after 21:30 or international flights departing after 22:30 to avoid disrupting your travel schedule.
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Packages
3-Day Tour with One Night at Fairmont Hotel
1-night stay at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel plus a comfortable hotelSingle Room
$1353Double Room
$786Triple Room
$726Quad Room
$642Child
$456
Departure & Return
Pickup Locations
| Location | Time | Address | Note |
| [Hotel Shuttle Pick-up] Parking Spot 16 outside Door 4 of Arrivals Hall, Calgary International Airport | 06:30 07:30 08:30 09:30 22:30 | 2000 Airport RD NE, Calgary AB T2E 6Z8 | Parking Space 16 outside Gate 4 of the Arrivals Hall |
| [Summer Weststar Guide Airport Pickup] Calgary Airport | 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00 18:00 20:00 22:00 | 11 Airport RD NE, Calgary, AB T2E | Lounge inside Gate 11, Arrivals Level |
Dropoff Locations
| Location | Time | Address |
| Banff Town Elk + Avenue HotelPlease consult your tour guide for the drop-off time. | 333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B1 | |
| Best Western Premier Calgary PlazaArrival time is largely affected by the duration of activities and traffic conditions. Please refer to the actual arrival time on the day. | 1316 33rd St. NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6B6, Canada | |
| [Downtown] Bus stop in front of the Harry Hays Building (opposite the Delta Calgary Downtown hotel), located on 4th Ave SE, CalgaryArrival time is largely affected by the duration of activities and traffic conditions. Please refer to the actual arrival time on the day. | 209 4th Ave SE, Calgary AB T2G 0C6 | |
| [Exclusive Summer Airport Transfer] Calgary AirportIt is recommended to book domestic flights within Canada departing after 21:30; for international flights, those taking off after 22:30 are advised. | 19 Airport RD NE, Calgary, AB T2E |
Includes & Excludes
Includes
- Transportation: Comfortable air-conditioned tour buses locally available
- Tour Guide Driver: Bilingual tour guide services in Mandarin and English
- Insurance: Transportation Accident Insurance for the Trip
- 5% Federal Service GST
- Accommodation: Hotels specified in the itinerary, standard rooms (the number of accommodation nights equals the number of travel days minus one)
Excludes
- First three rows of seats on large bus tours / First row of medium buses: $38 per person (flat rate for adults and children; reservations not accepted for airport transfers). Contact customer service to make additional bookings and settle the extra payment.
- Driver and tour guide service fee (CAD$15 per person per day, CAD$10 per person for each airport transfer)
- Meals throughout the trip (Meals can be arranged at your own expense for part of the itinerary.)
- Ticket fees for the activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Other personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone bills, beverages, shopping, pay TV, etc.
- Additional expenses incurred due to force majeure events such as traffic delays, wars, coups, strikes, weather conditions, aircraft mechanical failures, flight cancellations or schedule changes
- All types of travel insurance
- Fuel surcharge (to be paid on tour, C$5 per person per day, excluding airport pickup service)
- It is strongly recommended that you purchase event tickets together with your order. No additional ticket orders will be accepted within 7 days prior to departure or during the trip.
Notice
Optional activity prices in the excluded list is for reference only.
Attentions
- Departures during the [H] Stampede (July 2–12, 2026) will incur an additional hotel surcharge for accommodations in Calgary. We will contact you to collect any outstanding balance if there is a price difference; please ensure you answer calls from our customer service team.
- [Notice on Fuel Surcharge Collection] Due to the persistently high international fuel prices, a fuel surcharge will be levied for summer tour groups to maintain the service quality of summer itineraries: Charge Standard: 5 Canadian Dollars per person per day (excluding the day of airport pick-up). Collection Method: Cash collection during the tour.
- The rates of Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel are real-time. If there is any price difference, we will contact you to make up the balance. Please keep your phone available to take our customer service calls. Failure to pay the price difference will result in accommodation arranged at a local standard hotel. Thank you for your understanding.
- It is recommended that you book catering packages and activity items included in the itinerary as early as possible. No additional bookings will be accepted 7 days prior to departure and throughout the trip.
- The order of scenic spots and transit cities may be adjusted according to actual travel conditions such as travel schedule, weather, traffic and other objective factors. Visitors are advised not to arrange early departure from the group, otherwise you shall bear any losses incurred due to such changes.
- Please arrive at each designated assembly point 5 to 10 minutes in advance. If you miss the tour bus due to late arrival, you need to proceed to the next assembly point on your own.
- Travelers under 16 years old must be accompanied by adults aged 18 and above when joining the tour group.
- Free activities included in the itinerary will not be refunded if they cannot be provided due to force majeure such as traffic problems and bad weather, or if you fail to participate for personal reasons. We appreciate your understanding.
- Cruise tickets for Maligne Lake are limited controlled resources. When available tickets run out, local travel agencies will allocate resources based on order submission time. We will issue refunds to tourists who fail to secure tickets.
- In the Rocky Mountain Scenic Area, the temperature difference between morning and evening is quite large. The average daytime temperature in summer is 25 degrees Celsius, while the average nighttime temperature ranges from 15 to 18 degrees Celsius. Please pack suitable luggage accordingly.
- The Rocky Mountains enjoy abundant sunshine and strong ultraviolet rays in summer, so please prepare sun protection products. The area has a dry climate, making body lotion also an essential travel item.
- Wild animals are frequently spotted in the Rocky Mountain Scenic Area. Feeding them is strictly prohibited. Do not get off the vehicle to watch if you encounter large wild animals.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited in all hotel rooms throughout the trip. Violators will be fined no less than 300 Canadian dollars.
- Most hotels in the Rocky Mountain area are 3 to 4-story wooden buildings, and some are not equipped with elevators.
- Most hotels in the Rocky Mountain area are 3 to 4-story wooden buildings, and some are not equipped with elevators.
- For environmental protection reasons, hotels in the Rocky Mountain area do not provide toothpaste, toothbrushes, slippers or combs; only body wash, shampoo, conditioner and soap are available.
- In line with living habits in North America, most hotel rooms are not equipped with electric kettles. If you need hot water, please turn to the hotel front desk for help. When no electric kettle is available, use the coffee machine properly to boil water.
- No boiled drinking water is provided within the scenic area. Please prepare it by yourself before departing from the hotel if needed.
- The voltage in Canada is 110V, and the power sockets are three-pronged: one round pin on the top and two parallel flat pins at the bottom.
- It is strongly recommended that you purchase travel medical insurance (including tour cancellation coverage) before joining the tour to safeguard your health, safety and personal interests.
- Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking. No temporary adjustments can be made during the tour, and we appreciate your understanding.
- This is a destination-based group tour. Please prepare your valid tourist visa in advance. Also, check and apply for an eTA ahead of time according to your passport type. For more details, please visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp
- This is a destination-based group tour. Please prepare your valid tourist visa in advance. Also, check and apply for an eTA ahead of time according to your passport type. For more details, please visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp
- Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information (such as name, gender, contact details, adult or child) when making a reservation to avoid booking errors that may affect your trip.
- Children are required to provide their birthday information in advance to determine whether a child safety seat needs to be prepared beforehand. You shall be held fully responsible for any travel delays or losses arising from missing information.
- If you have not received the Tour Confirmation Letter 7 days prior to your departure, please contact our staff promptly.
- To make your trip more fulfilling, pleasant and smooth, we strongly recommend that you book activity tickets, dining packages and other items at the time of your reservation. No additional bookings will be accepted within 7 days prior to departure or during the trip.
- This is a destination-based group tour for individual travelers. While all promised services and standards are fully maintained, you will be grouped with other tourists for a unified itinerary arrangement. The sequence of the itinerary may be adjusted for different departure dates.
- Due to operational restrictions of hotels in the Banff area, specific bed types cannot be guaranteed. Hotels will randomly assign king rooms or twin rooms based on room availability on the day of check-in. We appreciate your understanding!
- Hotel Star Rating: There is no official hotel star rating system in North America. All hotels arranged for this trip are local brand hotels.
- Standard double rooms in North American hotels are equipped with one large bed or two separate beds. If you have special requests for the bed type, please let us know when making your reservation, and we will do our best to make arrangements.
- The components of the travel product, such as tour vehicles, hotels, restaurants, scenic facilities, languages and cultures, are evaluated by different criteria across regions and countries. We appreciate your understanding. (Bilingual services may be available, including Mandarin and English.)
- Tour vehicles: Vehicles will be arranged according to the group size. For groups with fewer than 24 passengers, the driver will also serve as the tour guide. For groups with 24 or more passengers, there will be one dedicated driver and one dedicated tour guide respectively.
- All operators of various means of transportation, hotels, restaurants and scenic spots used during the itinerary have their own regulations to safeguard tourists' safety and legitimate rights and interests. In the event of accidental injury, death or other losses, matters shall be handled in accordance with the rules formulated by the respective operators. Our company shall not be held liable for any such incidents.
- In case of special circumstances such as bad weather, traffic accidents and other incidents, our company reserves the right to modify or cancel the itinerary.
- In the event of flight cancellations, delays, adverse weather conditions or other travel safety issues, relevant regulations shall apply directly to passengers. Our company shall not be held responsible for any such matters.
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- If transfer service from/to the airport is included in your itinerary, you must provide accurate flight information and arrive at the designated pick-up location in advance. If inaccurate information leads to mistakes in airport pick-up, the travel agency reserves the right to arrange a second transfer service, charge additional pick-up fees at the rate of paid private car transfers, or arrange the next available free airport transfer with vacant seats. Please note that only one airport pick-up service is provided per order!
- Depending on the operational requirements of different hotels, you may be asked to provide a credit card as a deposit for your stay to cover incidental charges incurred during your check-in period (e.g., telephone, laundry, food and beverage).
- All activity tickets and meals must be booked in advance. No additional bookings will be accepted during the tour. We appreciate your understanding.
- During the trip, please arrive at the boarding location at the time agreed with the tour guide for assembly. Do not be late, as this will disrupt the itineraries of other tourists. If you miss the tour bus due to tardiness, you will need to make your own way to the next meeting point and bear all relevant responsibilities. We appreciate your understanding.
- During the tour, you may stay at different hotels. If transfers are needed for guests staying at various hotels, the driver and tour guide will make reasonable arrangements based on the actual group conditions. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Thank you.
- During the trip, different vehicles and tour guides may be assigned to serve you. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
- During the trip, if you need to leave the group, please sign the Group Departure Confirmation Form.
- Tourists under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 or above) when joining the tour group.
- For complimentary items included in the itinerary, if they cannot be provided due to force majeure such as transportation disruptions or bad weather, or if you are unable to participate due to personal reasons, no refunds will be issued. We appreciate your understanding.
- If you have special requirements (such as bed type, vegetarian meals, baby high chairs, etc.), please notify us at least 7 days prior to your trip. We will try our best to make arrangements, but we cannot guarantee availability.
Policies
No Show
Once the booking is confirmed, an absence or failure to show up on the scheduled date is NO SHOW. No show is non-refundable.
Cancellation
| Cancellation Period | Policy |
| 32 or more days prior to tour departure date | 55 cancellation fee |
| 31 days prior to tour departure date | Non-refundable |
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