Overview
- Stay at Banff town centre – Easy access for shopping & restaurants
- Explore Banff, the rugged slice of Alberta
- Special arrangement to Johnston Canyon walk
- Discover Icefield Parkway & Ice Explorer (*Optional)
Itinerary
Day 1
Banff Gondola - Johnston Canyon Walk - Bow Falls - Surprise Corner - Hoodoos - Banff Town
- Today you will visit the Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park.
- Banff Sulphur Mt Gondola (Optional)
- Enjoy a 360º view of Banff. (stop for about 90 minutes)
- Johnston Canyon – Known for its walking trail throughout the year. (stop for about 60 minutes)
- Bow Falls – Location of the film “The River of no return” in 1960’s. (stop for about 15 minutes)
- Surprise Corner – Good view for the Castle in the Rockies. (stop for about 15 minutes)
- Hoodoos – are composed sedimentary rock covered by harder rock that is harder to erode. Once softer sediment erodes rock needle, only tower like natural obstacles are left. (stop for about 15 minutes)
- Banff Town – The biggest town of National towns, many shops and restaurants waiting for your discovery. (stop for about 90 minutes)
- Back to hotel and overnight in Banff.
Day 2
Bow lake - Icefield Parkway (*Columbia Icefield/Ice Explorer) - Peyto Lake - Crowfoot Glacier (B)
We will go deeper into Rockies today; visit Jasper National Park, the biggest National Park in Canada.
- Icefield Parkway – One of Canada’s national treasures and most rewarding destinations, offers access to a vast wilderness of pristine mountain lakes, ancient glaciers and broad sweeping valleys. (pass through)
- Bow Lake – The most visited lake on the Icefield Parkway with the reflection of the Crowfoot Mountain Range on the mirror-like surface of the lake creates a serene and enchanting atmosphere, making it the most delightful scenery for visitors (stop for about 20 minutes)
- Columbia Icefield – Snocoach (Optional) – Can embark on an ice exploration journey here aboard the Glacier Adventure ICE Explorer – Snocoach to the surface of the glaciers. (stop for about 2.5 hours)
**Closed before the 1st Saturday of May and after the 2nd Saturday of October, will be replaced by Minnewanka Lake (20 minutes) & Banff Upper Hot Springs (Optional – Pay onsite / 60 minutes)
- Peyto Lake – The lake’s colors can change with the seasons or weather, earning it the reputation as one of the representative lakes of the Rocky Mountains. (Stop for about 20 minutes)
*If not accessible, it will be replaced with Waterfowl Lake
- Crowfoot Glacier – when initially discovered, the glacier had three ice masses resembling the claws of a crow, it was named accordingly. Currently, only the remaining two claws are visible, serving as a compelling testament to the impact of the Earth’s greenhouse effect. (Stop for about 15 minutes)
Back to hotel and overnight in Banff.
Day 3
Lake Louise - Moraine Lake - Yoho - Spiral Tunnel - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge – Departure (B)
Start your journey to Famous Canadian Rockies from Calgary and you will visit the Lake Louise and Yoho National Park.
- Lake Louise – This beautiful lake is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta. Famous photo-taking location. (stop for about 2 hours)
- Moraine Lake/Ten Peaks Valley – Its waters are the most amazing color, a vivid shade of turquoise that changes in intensity through the summer as the glacier melt, is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and rock piles, creating a scene so stunning it almost seems unreal. (stop for about 60 minutes)
* Moraine Lake open from (early June to early Oct). If closed, it will be replaced by the Vermillion Lake
- YOHO National Park – Named for a Cree expression of awe and wonder, Yoho lies on the Western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
- Spiral Tunnel – It is one of the most bizarre feats of engineering to get the grade of a train line to be at or below 2.2%. (pass through)
- Emerald Lake – Name comes from her green water color. (stop for about 20 minutes)
- Natural Bridge – Sculpted by the erosive forces of rushing water over what had once been a waterfall, the Natural Bridge is a powerful reminder of how much influence water has in shaping the landscape. (stop for about 15 minutes)
Return to Calgary and arrive around 19:30 PM.
* Sightseeing points and stop time are weather dependent.
Included service
- A fully customized itinerary based on your interests and schedule
- 24/7 in-destination support from our local office
- All accommodation stays, tours and transfers for scheduled activities are covered, unless otherwise listed in the itinerary
- A private driver for tours and transfers (in some countries our local private guides also act as your driver)
- Local private guides or shared tours that take you through your itinerary highlights and experiences, your final itinerary will confirm the type of tour
Excluded service
- Your international airfare – please do let your expert know if you’d like to receive pricing from our Air Team
- Travel insurance, which we offer and can be purchased after you’ve booked your tour
- Visas (unless noted)
- Tips for services and experiences
- Lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
- Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare
- Personal charges such as laundry, phone calls, SIM cards or room service
- Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified)
- Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of your itinerary
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees
Children Policy
- Infant below 2 years old sharing same room with parents is charged for 30%.
- Child from 2 to under 12 years old sharing same room with parents is charged for 75%.
- Child from 12 years old is charged for 100%.
Notes
- Choose from a range of places to stay, from impeccable five-star hotels to equally outstanding boutique ones.
- Tailor your trip to include a wide variety of activities, from the must-see’s to the lesser-known, local experiences, and even the exclusive ones you may not know about.
- With no fixed dates or set schedules, you can explore on your terms.
- Whether you’re celebrating one of life’s big moments or looking to fulfill a personal journey, we always work with you to ensure we’re creating a trip-of-a-lifetime.
Policies
Confirmation
– Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of booking by email. Within 36 hours of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email confirming the booking status. Please do not book any airline tickets until you receive the status of your booking.
Redemption
– You will receive an confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order was received. Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Email (e-ticket). When you reserve your attractions and services you will be asked to print e-tickets to present when you arrive at your destination. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.
Terms & Condition
– All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking, please do not book the airline tickets until your received the confirmation.
– Cancellation and Refund policy (Notification day and departure day are not counted):
+ All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within one business day after purchase, customers will be fully refunded if the orders cannot be confirmed.
+ Cancellations received 14 or more days prior to departure – 50% of total purchase amount.
+ Cancellations received within 14 days of departure will incur a penalty of 100% per person.
– Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
– The refund amount will be credited directly to your AHL Tours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
– Prices may vary subject to availability/season/weekend/holiday.
– We reserve right to cancel a schedule to fully refund affected customers although we will make every effort to maintain the regular operation.
– We reserve the right to modify the tour arrangements for smooth operation of the tour.
