205 8th Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB, T2G 0K9
205 8th Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB, T2G 0K9
205 8th Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB, T2G 0K9
205 8th Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB, T2G 0K9
205 8th Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB, T2G 0K9
This is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Two Jack Lake, Lake Minnewanka Loop Road, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta CanadaPhoto StopStop At: Lake Minnewanka Scenic Drive, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1K2 CanadaLocated 15 minutes east of Banff is Lake Minnewanka, the largest and deepest glacial lake in Banff National Park, reaching a depth of 142 meters. Its name comes from the Indian Stoney family, which means "water spirit.” This stunning aqua blue lake is surrounded by beautiful mountain peaks and unique rocks by the shoreline.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Johnston Canyon, Banff National Park, Alberta CanadaBanff National Park's most popular hiking destination takes you into the Johnston canyon and amongst spectacular waterfalls. See the impressive lower falls and walk through a tunnel to get an even closer look at the powerful effects of water. Enjoy Ice Walk in winter(Free borrow of Rivet crampons).Duration: 1 hour 15 minutesStop At: Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta T0L 1E0 CanadaEnjoy ample time visiting Lake Louise. In the afternoon, look for another fairy tale secret in the Rocky Mountains. From January to April (Subject to official opening date), the grand [Ice Sculpture Art Festival, Ice Magic] takes place here. Artists and ice sculpture lovers from all over the world gather here to build a beautiful fairy tale world. The [Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise], located on the shore of the lake, is like a painting, with snow-capped mountains. In winter, enjoy [Snow Shoeing (free borrow snowshoes)] (this activity depends on the weather and the snow conditions of the lake), and step in the soft snow. Optional activities **The world-famous Fairmont Afternoon Tea (additional fee) **Enjoy a [Sleigh Ride] in winter on the shores of Lake Louise (additional fee) [You can choose up to 2 of 3 optional activities]Duration: 3 hours
'Discover the Rockies' package includes: Two Walking Tours. Your phone becomes your tour guide as you explore Banff & Canmore with two GPS-guided audio walking tours! Each with 30 fully narrated points of interest. Driving Tour between Calgary & Lake Louise ** NEW for 2022 Listen to a tour guide as you drive between Calgary, Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, Sunshine Village & Nakiska! Over 50 points of interest. With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Tour guide commentary will play automatically as you drive, using an easy to navigate live GPS map. No data is used during the tour. This audio guide will keep your group entertained & engaged along the way. Each point of interest also has a fun multiple-choice trivia question about the sights. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 10,000+ happy customers.
One of the things that makes travelling in Alberta such a special experience is that the landscapes are so diverse. Home to the Canadian Rockies, Horsethief Canyon, the Hoodoos, Horseshoe Canyon, and the Alberta Badlands, there is so much beauty in this province and so many things to do in Alberta. If you’re after dramatic landscapes, gorgeous hikes, cool towns, and incredible prehistoric history with dinosaurs, the Alberta Badlands is a great place to go. Collectively referred to as the Canadian Badlands, it stretches more than 35,000 square miles. Two of the most famous places being the town of Drumheller and Dinosaur Provincial Park.
Discover this 6000 year old mode of transportation. Embrace the Winter by walking across the thick snow pack instead of through it. While we journey, we will teach you the history of the Kananaskis valley. In the quiet and serenity of our snow covered forests you’ll learn how different species survive this harsh season. This tour runs from 10am till 12pm, or 1pm till 3pm daily.
Experience the heart of Calgary on this private guided bike tour designed to captivate your senses. Traverse pathways that unveil the city’s essence, from the serene landscapes of Prince’s Island Park to the rich history encapsulated at Fort Calgary. Dive deep into Inglewood, one of Calgary’s most iconic neighborhoods, revealing a blend of heritage and modern vibrancy. With an expert guide leading the way, you’ll uncover hidden gems and stories that make each attraction unique. This journey is more than just a ride; it’s an intimate exploration of Calgary’s character, making for an unforgettable adventure tailored just for you!
Day 1: Arrive CalgaryPass By: Calgary, Calgary, AlbertaWelcome to Calgary! Complimentary airport pickup service at Calgary International Airport (YYC) is available at 10:00/12:00/14:00/16:00/18:00/20:00. Upon arrival, please proceed to the 【Westar Service Counter】located at Gate 5 on the Arrivals Level to confirm your pick-up information.Your choices of [Self-Guided City Tour - City Tour C/D (Add-on fees)] if you arrive in Calgary before 12:00PM below.Play Option [ City Self-Explore - Route C ] Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! @ CrossIron Mills Outlet (5hr)Play-Option [ City Self-Explore - Route D ] Shopping @ Chinook Centre (5hr)No meals included on this day.Accommodation included: Calgary at Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza or similar.Day 2: Calgary - Banff Gondola - Bow Falls - Banff Town - Banff Upper Hot Springs/Winter Sleigh Ride (Optional)Stop At: Banff National Park, Alberta CanadaMeet up at the hotel then head to Banff National Park. Banff National Park is Canada's first national park, and is a destination on innumerous people’s bucket lists from all around the world. It was built in 1885 and is located in the northern part of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, Canada.Duration: 8 hoursStop At: Surprise Corner, Buffalo St, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta CanadaThe Surprise corner is named after its spectacular views of the majestic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel that is cozily nestled at the heart of a dense forest with the beautiful Sulphur Mountain as a backdrop. This beautiful scene is elevated with Bow River cascading down into the Bow Falls as a foreground. The magnificent scene at Surprise Corner will make you feel as if you have travelled into a fairytale story.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Bow Falls, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta CanadaLocated 2.7 km from the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is Bow Falls. The astounding scene and the powerful sound of aqua green water crashing over limestone is truly a remarkable experience. The bow falls is a shallow but wide waterfall on the bow river. Several Hollywood films of the 1950s were filmed here! Famous Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe once was swept over the bow falls as they filmed for “River of No Return.”Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Banff Gondola, 100 Mountain Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B2, CanadaOn a clear day, taking a gondola is a great activity for families, groups, and couples. Once up top, savour the sweeping vistas, explore the many hiking opportunities, or relax with a meal on the roof of the Rockies. [Additional charge](*Banff Gondola is closed for annual maintenance from Nov 6-17, this attraction and the Banff Upper Hot Springs itineraries will be replaced by Bow Lake and Peyto Lake)Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Town of Banff, 110 Bear St, Banff, AB T1L 1H7, CanadaBanff is a town within Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. Banff is a resort town and one of Canada's most popular tourist destinations. Known for its mountainous surroundings and hot springs, it is a destination for outdoor sports and extensive hiking, biking, scrambling and skiing.Optional with additional charges ( Pick one of two)-Banff Upper Hot Springs (90 min/Purchase admission at reception at your own cost)-Winter Sleigh Ride (40 min/from Mid-December/additional fees) Duration: 2 hoursNo meals included on this day.Accommodation included: Canalta Lodge or Ptarmigan Inn or similar in the Town of BanffDay 3: Banff - Lake Minnewanka - Cave and Basin - Banff Town - Johnston Canyon (Icewalk) Stop At: Two Jack Lake, Lake Minnewanka Loop Road, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta CanadaThe beautiful and tranquil Two Jack Lake is accessible by a 3.2 km loop trail that is perfect for hikers of all skill levels. In the winter, the quiet trails are the prime place to meet herds of bighorn sheep. We will have a photo stop here.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Lake Minnewanka Scenic Drive, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1K2 Canada[Lake Minnewanka] Pass Two Jack Lake then head to the walking trail around the lake where the Hollywood movie "The Revenant" was filmed hereDuration: 20 minutesStop At: Cave and Basin National Historic Site, 311 Cave Ave, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T0L 0C0 CanadaVisit the birthplace of Banff National Park, Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Discover the hot water that seeps from the rocks, smell the minerals as you adventure through the thermal mineral springs. The sunlight that seeps through the opening of the cave elevates the ambience of the mineral springs, giving the rocky cave a golden polish. Every step of your adventure at Cave and Basin National Historic Site is the perfect moment to capture! (Complimentary Admission)Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Banff Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta CanadaThe small town of Banff, known as the "Little Switzerland of North America", is bathed in the warm winter sun. [Self-guided tour and lunch at your cost] , discover the winter fun here. The small town is a distribution center for all kinds of outdoor sports. You can find all kinds of outdoor sports equipment and clothing here, with good quality and low prices. Or hold a cup of warm hot chocolate in your hand. Sit lazily in a coffee bar and enjoy a warm spa. Duration: 1 hourStop At: Johnston Canyon, Banff National Park, Alberta CanadaBanff National Park's most popular hiking destination takes you into the Johnston canyon and amongst spectacular waterfalls. See the impressive lower falls and walk through a tunnel to get an even closer look at the powerful effects of water. Enjoy Ice Walk during winter (Free borrow Rivet crampons)Duration: 1 hour 15 minutesNo meals included on this day.Accommodation included: Canalta Lodge or Ptarmigan Inn or similarDay 4: Banff – Marble Canyon in Kootenay National Park – Lake Louise - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge – Banff/Canmore/CalgaryStop At: Castle Mountain, AB T0L, CanadaLocated at the halfway point between Banff and Lake Louise lies one of the most majestic mountains you will encounter on your trip in the Rockies, Castle Mountain.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Marble Canyon, Kootenay Highway 93, Kootenay National Park, British Columbia V0A 1M0 CanadaEnjoy a short walk/hike at the Marble Canyon, viewing amazing limestone rock canyon from its multiple bridges spread over narrow gorges.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta T0L 1E0 CanadaEnjoy ample time visiting Lake Louise. In the afternoon, look for another fairy tale secret in the Rocky Mountain. From January to April (Subject to official opening date), the grand [Ice Sculpture Art Festival, Ice Magic] takes place here. Artists and ice sculpture lovers from all over the world gather here to build a beautiful fairy tale world. The [Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise], located on the shore of the lake, is like a painting, with snow-capped mountains. In winter, enjoy [Snow Shoeing (free borrow snowshoes)] (this activity depends on the weather and the icing conditions of the lake), and step in the soft snow. Additional optional activities:**The world-famous Fairmont Afternoon Tea (additional fee) **Enjoy a [Sleigh Ride] in winter on the shores of Lake Louise (additional fee)Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Emerald Lake Road, Yoho National Park, British Columbia CanadaOne of the most admired destinations in Yoho National Park is Emerald Lake. This gorgeous emerald coloured lake is a result of the light refracting the deposit of rock flour in the lake. Emerald Lake is surrounded by the President Range that forms a natural amphitheater with towering forested banks. If you look carefully, you might be able to spot some really cool wildlife such as marmots, bald eagle, bears, loons, and the occasional moose!Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Natural Bridge, Yoho National Park, British Columbia CanadaStop at the Natural Bridge along the way and admire the Kicking Horse River as it carves a path through ancient rock. You can view the incredible natural formation from different perspectives at vantage points with interpretive displays that tell you about interesting facts about Natural Bridge. This beautiful scenery is enhanced with the scenic mountains and lush forests in the background.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Calgary, Calgary, AlbertaTransfer from Banff to CalgaryDuration: 1 hour 30 minutesNo meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.