Tour NW11 - Calgary and Banff 5-day Trip

Highlights: Calgary - Banff - Calgary
Duration: 5 days - 4 nights

Tour NW11 - Calgary and Victoria 5-Day Trip
Highlights: Calgary, Banff, Rocky Mountain
Duration: 5 days, 4 nights

For trips for more days and other routes (eg Calgary Inbound and Vancouver Outbound) please feel free to contact us

Day 1: Ottawa - Calgary
Our tour begins with a flight to Calgary. We meet our local tour guide at the airport who will take us to our hotel. Time permitting, you can visit one of the following routes.

[ Route A ] Explore "Calgary CBD" + check out trendy locations + the Core shopping mall

[ Route B ] Back to the Time at Heritage Park (5hr)

[ Route C ] Shopping @ CrossIron Mills Outlet （5hr）

[ Route D ] Shopping @ Chinook Centre (5hr)

Day 2: Calgary-Banff National Parks-Sulphur Mt.-Johnston Canyon

Step into a wonderland with beautiful scenery. Ride the Sulphur Mountain [Banff Gondola (additional charges)] to reach the top of the mountain. At this moment, it seems that a fascinating picture has unfolded. A 3-minute “Above Banff” experience allows you to explore Banff through an eagle-eye perspective with stunning sound effects, advanced visual film processing technology, and 3D effect, and perfectly shows the full picture of Banff National Park. (Sightseeing: 70 mins)

[Banff Hoodoos] Witness the "Devil's Rock" shaped by the force of natural wind erosion, standing on the bank of the Bow River, quietly guarding it like a guardian. (Sightseeing: 15 mins)

Lunchtime. Lunch was not provided. Your may purchase [Meal Package] in advance or your tour guide will offer recommendations on the tour.

[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. [Surprise Corner] is about a mile from the center 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] (Sightseeing: 15 mins)

[Johnston Canyon] is carved into the limestone bedrock from thousands of years of water erosion. It is truly remarkable how powerful water can be in shaping landscapes. On this hike, you will be immersed in a beautiful scene of overhanging canyon walls, waterfalls, and lush forests. (Sightseeing: 60 mins) (If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake as an alternative attraction)

Hotel Check-in - Enjoy and spend a wonderful night in Banff

Recommendations in the evening: [Banff Night Tour(additional charges)] （min. 2 participants, about 2 hours）. You may encounter some fascinating wildlife!

Day 3: Bow Lake-Columbia Icefield-Jasper

Say goodbye to Banff and begin another journey in [Jasper National Park]. Along the way, you will see [Crowfoot Glacier]. Stop by [Bow Lake], the 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]. (Sightseeing; 30 mins)

Joining Banff with Jasper National Park is one of the most scenic highways in the world. The famous [Icefields Parkway] has been voted one of the most scenic highways in the world by National Geographic magazine.

Along the way, stop at [Peyto Lake] for its beautiful shape like a Maple. (Sightseeing; 20 mins) , (If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Waterflow Lake as an alternative attraction)

Lunchtime. Lunch was not provided. Your may purchase [Meal Package] in advance or your tour guide will offer recommendations on the tour.

[Columbia Icefield] is the largest ancient icefield in the Canadian Rockies.

A ride on the [Ice Explorer] (additional charges) to explore [Athabasca Glacier]. Discover a different perspective of the remarkable scenery as you peer into what seems like the heart of the planet through a glass-bottomed [Skywalk] (additional charges). The [Columbia Icefields Skywalk] arches out away from the building approximately 280 m above the valley floor, offering an amazing mountainous view of [Sunwapta Valley] on either side of the skywalk and directly beneath you. (2 activity Sightseeing: 150 mins)

[Athabasca Falls] in Jasper National Park is not the highest or widest waterfall in the Canadian Rockies but it is the most powerful. (Sightseeing: 30 mins)

Drive to [Town of Jasper], the simple folk style, vast space that makes us return to nature. [Jasper National Park] is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Hotel Check-in - Enjoy and spend a wonderful night in Jasper.

Day 4: Jasper National Park-Maligne Lake-Maligne Canyon

Check out from Jasper Hotel

(Itinerary revisions including departure time and waiting areas may be made according to the situation to ensure a smooth and productive journey)

[Medicine Lake] This intriguing lake is a place of mystery and Indian legend. Due to a unique underground drainage system, the water level of the lake varies from season to season … sometimes it disappears! Discover the world-famous [Spirit Island] only accessible by boat, on a cruise that has been running for over 60 years in Jasper. The [Maligne Lake Cruise] (additional charges) was once declared the “Best Boat Cruise in Canada” by 8 million Reader Digest subscribers. (Seasonal/*Alternative attraction: Pyramid Lake, Patricia Lake *). Option to take [Maligne Lake Cruise (additional charges)] The boat drives approximately 22 km to the [Spirit Island] which is a spiritual place for the Stoney Nakoda First Nation, who believe mountains are physical representations of their ancestors. (Sightseeing: 90 mins)

Get ready to explore [Maligne Canyon], located 1.8 km past the Jasper exit. [Maligne Canyon] is the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park. Some areas of the canyon reach a depth of more than 50 m. (Sightseeing: 30 mins)

Lunchtime. Lunch was not provided. Your may purchase [Meal Package] in advance or your tour guide will offer recommendations on the tour.

South of Icefield Avenue, in addition to the beautiful scenery of the Rocky Mountains, the [Saskatchewan River Crossing] is an interesting place to stop for a short rest. This place was named [The Crossing] because back in the 19th century, travelers and fur traders would use this spot to cross the North Saskatchewan River on their way to the beautiful province of British Columbia.

Day 5: Lake Louise-Moraine Lake-Yoho National Park-Emerald Lake-Natural Bridge-Calgary

Pass by [Castle Mountain]. You cannot live up to the scenery along the way and it brings you to another unique landscape.

[Lake Louise] 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] (Sightseeing: 75mins)

[Moraine Lake] (Open Seasonal/*Alternative Attractions: Two Jack Lake, Lake Minnewanka*). Its waters are the most amazing color, a vivid shade of turquoise that changes in intensity throughout the summer as the glaciers melt. Set in the rugged Valley of the [Ten Peaks], Moraine Lake is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and rock piles, creating a scene so stunning it almost seems unreal. (Sightseeing: 45 mins)

Lunchtime. Lunch was not provided. Your may purchase [Meal Package] in advance or your tour guide will offer recommendations on the tour.

Visit [Lake Louise Gondola] (additional charges) at [Lake Louise Ski Resort]. The mountainous scenery here is immaculate. (Sightseeing: 60 mins)

Pass by [Spiral Tunnel] This section of the Canadian Pacific Railway carried too much blood and tears of railroad workers and history. The next stop is [Emerald Lake]. The beautiful blue-green color of Emerald Lake is created by sunlight reflecting off a white layer of “marl” on the lakebed. (Sightseeing: 20 mins)

Stop at the [Natural Bridge] along the way and admire the Kicking Horse River as it carves a path through the ancient rock. You can hear the roar of the disappearing water churning and ejecting beneath the bridge to further reinforce the move in making this a legitimate waterfall. (Sightseeing: 15mins)

Please ensures that your flight departs after 9:30 pm. （**Please understand that depending on the situation, your arrival time in Calgary may be adjusted **）.

Notice
The fares displayed are for information only and are subject to change according to the season. Fares cover coach transportation, tour guide, and hotel accommodation.
Fares do not include airfare, National Park entrances and breakfast ($120 mandatory)， meals （$170 optional ), specified admissions ($225 optional), gratuities for the driver and tour guide (C$10/pp/day), or travel insurance. MidEarth Travel reserves the right to cancel or amend the schedule when necessary. All customers are encouraged to arrange their own travel insurance; our staff will be happy to assist.

Cancellation Police
0 to 15 days prior to the tour start, 100% of the payment is non-refundable;
16 to 30 days prior to the tour start, 75% of the payment is non-refundable;
31 to 45 days prior to the tour start, 50% of the payment is non-refundable;
40 to 90 days prior to the tour start, a $150 dollar service fee will be applied.

Tour Fare:
Quad:	$800.00
Triple:	$890.00
Double:	$1020.00
Single:	$1650.00
Child:	$450.00
Departure Dates:
Depart throughout the year

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