Summer National Parks Rocky Mountains 5-Day Tour: Calgary Airport Pickup, Enter Calgary, Exit Vancouver, Traverse Rockies & BC Inland, Visit Famous Lakes
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5-day tour package
- Departure: Calgary
- Leave: Vancouver
- Duration: 5 Day(s)
Dates & Prices
Highlights
- [Classic Route] Enter from Calgary and exit from Vancouver, traverse the Rocky Mountains and the inland landscapes of British Columbia without backtracking
- [Icefield Wonder] Ride a massive snowcoach up to the Columbia Glacier and stroll along the glass Skywalk for sweeping views of glacial rivers
- [Lake & Gorge Secret Land] Visit Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon and Maligne Canyon to fully admire the natural wonders of the Rocky Mountains
- [Small Town Charm] Wander through Banff Town, passing by Kamloops and Wish Town, and experience the cultural charm of Western Canada
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Value-Added VIP Airport Pick-Up Service:
A dedicated tour guide will be arranged to wait for you in the hotel lobby on your arrival day to answer questions about your itinerary for the following day, enabling you to start your trip with greater ease and peace of mind.
Time: 17:00 – 17:15 daily (voluntary participation)
Venue: Lobby of Best Western Hotel
Itinerary
- Details
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| Day | Itinerary | Attractions | Note |
| Day 1 | Arrive in Calgary (airport pickup service or self check-in) - Free time for independent sightseeing | Calgary | |
| Day 2 | Calgary - Johnston Canyon - Banff Gondola - Devil's Rock - Bow Falls - Surprise Corner | Johnston Canyon / Banff Gondola / Bow Falls / Banff Town Area | |
| Day 3 | Banff - Lake Louise - Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer and Glacier Skywalk) - Jasper | Lake Louise / Columbia Icefield / Jasper Town | |
| Day 4 | Jasper - Maligne Canyon - Vermilion Townsite - Spahats Falls - Sun Peaks Resort | Maligne Canyon | |
| Day 5 | Sun Peaks Resort - Kamloops - Hope - Vancouver | Kamloops / Kamloops Ginseng Factory / Vancouver |
D1
Day 1
Arrive in Calgary (airport pickup service or self check-in) - Free time for independent sightseeing
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Meet Point
Please refer to the boarding location
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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 Arrangements
Airport pick-up service is included in the itinerary. Please provide your flight information at least 3 days in advance. If you submit flight details within 3 days prior to departure, the complimentary airport pick-up service will not be available.
## Complimentary Airport Pick-up Service
Each booking entitles guests to one free airport pick-up at YYC Airport on the start date of the itinerary only. Additional pick-ups are available at an extra cost.
## Complimentary Pick-up Hours
06:30 – 22:30. Please note that the last departure for tour guide pick-up is 22:00, and the last hotel shuttle bus departs at 22:30. Guests who miss the shuttle 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 07:00 and 23:00. Please contact customer service for pricing information. A maximum of 4 passengers per booking.
## Pick-up Methods
We will flexibly arrange pick-up by West Star tour guides or hotel shuttle buses based on flight arrival times. Guests with similar arrival times will share the same shuttle, which may result in a short waiting period at the airport. We appreciate your understanding.
## Pick-up Locations
- West Star Tour Guide Pick-up: 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 / 20:00 / 22:00 (Exact time subject to flight details)
Waiting Area inside Gate 11, Arrivals Level
- Hotel Shuttle Bus Pick-up: 06:30 – 22:30 (Exact time subject to flight details)
Parking Spot 16 outside Gate 4, Arrivals Hall of Calgary Airport
## Important Reminders
The exact pick-up time and location will be confirmed via SMS sent 3 days before tour departure. If you hold a +86 mobile number, you may leave your WeChat ID during booking for alternative notification in case the SMS fails to deliver your pick-up details.
If airport transfer services are included in your itinerary yet cannot be completed due to late or inaccurate flight information provided by guests, guests shall proceed to the hotel on their own. Should you require a rearranged pick-up, the travel agency can arrange a paid private car service at an additional separate charge.
# itinerary
# Itinerary Overview
Welcome to Calgary! Here, you will embark on a journey blessed by nature. Snow-capped peaks, lush alpine meadows, turquoise glacial lakes, dense primeval forests and diverse wildlife will unfold before your eyes. Immerse yourself in nature, unwind your body and mind, savour delicious local cuisine, leisurely embrace the joy of merging with the wilderness, and leave all trivial worries behind.
Guests arriving one day early or before 12:00 noon on the arrival day may pre-book optional City Fun Tours (self-funded):
1) CityWalk 1-Day Tour (YYCCW): Time Travel at Folk Culture Village (admission ticket included) + Downtown Calgary CBD Stroll + Popular Landmark Check-in
(Departs at 09:00, includes round-trip transfer and guided tour, approximately 8 hours. Minimum 4 guests per group)
2) City Fun Half-Day Tour A (YYC-A): Downtown Calgary CBD Stroll + Popular Landmark Check-in + The Core Shopping Centre
(Available only for flights arriving before 12:00 noon; departs at 13:30, total 5 hours. Minimum 4 guests per group)
3) City Fun Half-Day Tour C (YYC-C): Value Outlet Shopping Spree
(Available only for flights arriving before 12:00 noon; departs at 13:30, total 5 hours. Minimum 4 guests per group)
4) City Fun Half-Day Tour D (YYC-D): Fun Shopping at Chinook Centre
(Available only for flights arriving before 12:00 noon; departs at 13:30, total 5 hours. Minimum 4 guests per group)
D2
Day 2
Calgary - Johnston Canyon - Banff Gondola - Devil's Rock - Bow Falls - Surprise Corner
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Meet Point
At the designated pick-up location
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Attractions
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Meal
Breakfast: available for additional order; Lunch: at your own expense; Dinner: at your own expense
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Accommodation
Mount Royal Hotel / Banff Inn / Canalta Lodge / Caribou Lodge / Rundlestone Lodge in Banff Town or similar
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Description
Itinerary:
Calgary - Johnston Canyon (75 mins) - Banff Gondola (self-paid, 90 mins) - Banff Town: Hoodoos / Bow Falls / Surprise Corner
Depart in the early morning for Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest national park. As the drive winds deeper into the mountains, grasslands give way to towering peaks, marking the official entry into the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
First, visit Johnston Canyon, one of the three major canyons in the Rockies. Hike along trails deep into the canyon to admire crystal-clear streams and cascading waterfalls up close. (In case of park maintenance or other force majeure events, the itinerary will be adjusted to Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake.) Afterwards, head to Banff Town with free time for lunch. You may pick local restaurants or cafs at your leisure and soak up the laid-back vibe of this national park town. In the afternoon, take the Banff Gondola (self-paid) up Sulphur Mountain for panoramic sweeping views of the Bow River Valley, Banff Town and endless mountain ranges. Overnight at a hotel in Banff.
After descending the mountain, stop by the Hoodoos to view unique rock pillars shaped by natural erosion. Next, visit Bow Falls to witness the powerful rush of churning waters plunging down the cascade. Conclude the day’s trip at Surprise Corner, where you can overlook the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the Bow River for a peaceful end to the day’s journey.
*The Hoodoos attraction will remain closed until July 1; the alternative stop will be Vermilion Lakes (approximately 15 minutes)
D3
Day 3
Banff - Lake Louise - Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer and Glacier Skywalk) - Jasper
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Meet Point
At the designated boarding location
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Attractions
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Meal
Breakfast: Optional add-on; Lunch: Optional add-on; Dinner: At your own expense
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Accommodation
CHATEAU JASPER or similar
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Description
In the morning, head to Lake Louise, known as the Jewel of the Rockies. Enjoy a hearty lunch at the restaurant of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise — it is truly one of life’s great pleasures. After lunch, travel along the Icefields Parkway, hailed as the world’s most beautiful highway, toward the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park. Transfer to an Ice Explorer (admission ticket required, extra cost) to tour the 300-metre-thick Athabasca Glacier, where you can get up close to relics left behind from the Second Ice Age. Next, visit the breathtaking Glacier Skywalk adjacent to the Columbia Icefield, a multimillion-dollar attraction (admission ticket required, extra cost). Stroll across the glass walkway suspended 280 metres above the ground and admire one of the planet’s most unique ecosystems up close — an experience not to be missed! Dinner is at your own expense that day to allow you free time to explore Jasper at your leisure. Overnight accommodation will be provided at a hotel in the town of Jasper, letting you soak in the charming vibe of this small town nestled within another national park.
D4
Day 4
Jasper - Maligne Canyon - Vermilion Townsite - Spahats Falls - Sun Peaks Resort
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Meet Point
At the designated boarding location
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Attractions
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Meal
Breakfast: At your own expense; Lunch: Available for additional order; Dinner: Available for additional order
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Accommodation
CAHILTY or similar
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Description
Itinerary:
To allow you ample time for free activities in the morning, breakfast will be on your own for the day. Afterwards, you will visit Maligne Canyon in Jasper National Park. The canyon was originally a waterfall, yet years of erosion by swift currents have carved out sheer vertical rock walls stretching for 5.5 kilometres. Winding trails feature several viewing platforms where visitors can admire the canyon’s distinctive landscapes from various vantage points. We will then head east along the highway toward British Columbia, with sweeping distant views of the magnificent Mount Robson en route. Following lunch in Valemount, proceed to Clearwater Town at the gateway of Wells Gray Provincial Park to see Spahats Falls, a 200-metre-high waterfall whose base is formed of volcanic rock. Arrive at Sun Peaks Resort by early evening, and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
D5
Day 5
Sun Peaks Resort - Kamloops - Hope - Vancouver
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Meet Point
At the designated boarding location
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Attractions
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Meal
Breakfast: Available for additional order; Lunch: Available for additional order; Dinner: At your own expense
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Description
Itinerary:
After breakfast, enjoy free time at Sun Peak, then head to Kamloops. Upon arrival, visit an American ginseng farm to witness the American ginseng cultivation process, with a professional guide introducing various varieties of American ginseng. Following lunch, travel to Hope Town, the filming location of the famous movie First Blood and the intersection point of the Trans-Canada Railway and highways. After sightseeing and a short rest in the town centre, transfer back and drop off at Richmond Grand Park Hotel in Vancouver.
If your departure flight is scheduled for the same day, please arrange a flight departing after 10:00 PM, or book an additional overnight stay in Vancouver.
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Packages
5-day tour package
Single Room
$1629.74$1663Double Room
$963.34$983Triple Room
$799.68$816Quad Room
$718.34$733Child
Same as Adult
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 | 11 Airport RD NE, Calgary, AB T2E | Lounge inside Gate 11, Arrivals Level |
Dropoff Locations
| Location | Time | Address |
| Grand Park Hotel in Richmond, Vancouver | 8368 Alexandra Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 4A6, Canada |
Includes & Excludes
Includes
- Transportation: Comfortable air-conditioned tourist buses locally
- Tour Guide Driver: Professional Mandarin / Cantonese tour guide service (basic English for scenic spot introductions)
- Insurance: Traffic Accident Insurance for the Trip
- Accommodation: Standard rooms at the hotels specified in the itinerary
Excludes
- Driver and tour guide service fee per person for the entire trip: 99.75 CAD, payable to the tour guide on the tour site
- 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
- [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.
- 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.
- notice
- 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 - 91 days prior to tour departure date | 55 cancellation fee |
| 17 - 31 days prior to tour departure date | Refund 40% payment |
| 16 days prior to tour departure date | Non-refundable |
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