Airport Pickup Service Information 

Airport pickup is available for this tour. To ensure complimentary service, please provide your flight details at least 3 days prior to departure. 

Flight information submitted within 3 days of travel will not be eligible for free airport pickup. 

Complimentary Airport Pickup 

• One free pickup per booking, provided on the first day of the tour from Calgary International Airport (YYC) 
• Additional pickups can be arranged for an extra fee 

Service Hours: 6:30 AM – 10:30 PM 

Please note: 

• The last guided pickup departs at 10:00 PM 
• The last hotel shuttle departs at 10:30 PM 
• Guests arriving after these times will need to arrange their own transportation to the hotel 

Private Paid Transfer 

• Available for flights arriving between 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM 
• CAD $90 + tax for the first 2 guests 
• CAD $20 + tax per additional guest 
• Maximum 4 guests per booking 

Pickup Method 

Pickup arrangements are made flexibly based on flight arrival times and may include: 

• A Westar tour guide pickup, or 
• A hotel shuttle transfer 

Guests arriving around the same time may share the same transfer. This may result in a short wait at the airport, and we appreciate your understanding. 

Pickup Locations 

• Westar Guide Pickup 
• Scheduled at 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 / 20:00 / 22:00 
• (Exact time arranged based on flight details) 
• Arrival Level – Inside Door 11 Waiting Area 
• Hotel Shuttle Pickup 
• Available 6:30 AM – 10:30 PM 
• (Exact time arranged based on flight details) 
• Outside Door 4, Parking Stall #16, Calgary Airport Arrivals Hall 

Welcome to Calgary! 

Your journey into nature’s grandeur begins here. 

Towering snow-capped peaks, emerald alpine meadows, turquoise lakes, ancient forests, and abundant wildlife unfold before you in breathtaking succession. This is a place to reconnect with nature, unwind your mind, savor great food, and fully immerse yourself in the harmony of the outdoors—leaving behind the noise and worries of everyday life. 

Optional Calgary Experiences (Self-Paid) 

• Available if you arrive one day in advance or before 12:00 PM on the day of arrival. Pre-booking required. 

• 1) Calgary CityWalk – Full Day Tour (YYC-CW) 
• Folk Heritage Village Time-Travel Experience (admission included) + Downtown Calgary (CBD) walking tour + iconic photo stops 
• Departs at 9:00 AM 
• Includes transportation and guided tour 
• Approx. 8 hours 
• Minimum 4 guests to operate 

• 2) Calgary CityWalk – Half Day Tour A (YYC-A) 
• Downtown Calgary (CBD) walk + iconic landmarks + The CORE Shopping Centre 
• Arrival flight must land before 12:00 PM 
• Departs at 1:30 PM 
• Approx. 5 hours 
• Minimum 4 guests 

• 3) Calgary CityWalk – Half Day Tour C (YYC-C) 
• Outlet shopping experience with excellent value 
• Arrival flight must land before 12:00 PM 
• Departs at 1:30 PM 
• Approx. 5 hours 
• Minimum 4 guests 

• 4) Calgary CityWalk – Half Day Tour D (YYC-D) 
• Shopping and leisure at Chinook Centre 
• Arrival flight must land before 12:00 PM 
• Departs at 1:30 PM 
• Approx. 5 hours 
• Minimum 4 guests 

Calgary - Banff Gondola (optional, 90 min) - Hoodoos (15 min) - Bow Falls (15 min) - Surprise Corner (15 min) - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & lunch (optional, 90 min) - Johnston Canyon (60 min) - Banff (overnight) 

Morning 

Travel to Banff National Park, where the day begins on Sulphur Mountain. Ride the Banff Gondola (optional) for sweeping, high-alpine views—snow-capped peaks encircling a dramatic Rocky Mountain landscape. 

Midday 

Continue to the iconic Hoodoos, wind-sculpted rock pillars perched above the Bow River. Feel the power of Bow Falls as whitewater surges past dark stone, then stop at Surprise Corner for a postcard-perfect view of the river and the legendary Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. 

Step inside this castle-inspired landmark and enjoy lunch (optional). Guests may upgrade to a refined French-brasserie–style dining experience. 

Afternoon 

Explore Johnston Canyon, one of the Rockies’ most beloved canyon walks. Follow elevated pathways to thundering waterfalls framed by limestone walls. 

If Johnston Canyon is closed due to maintenance or other unforeseen conditions, the visit will be replaced with Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake. 

Evening 

Check in to your hotel in Banff and unwind, surrounded by mountain serenity or return to your original pickup place. 

Banff – Lake Louise (75 min) – Moraine Lake (60 min) – Lake Louise Village Lunch (own expense; optional set lunch, 45 min) – Emerald Lake (20 min) – Natural Bridge (15 min) – Banff

Morning 

Depart early from Banff and travel west along the iconic Trans-Canada Highway. As the Rockies rise dramatically ahead, pass the striking ramparts of Castle Mountain, its sheer cliffs resembling a stone fortress carved into the skyline. 

Arrive at Lake Louise, often called the “Sapphire of the Rockies.” Mineral-rich waters shimmer in vivid blue hues, framed by towering peaks and the Victoria Glacier. From the lakeshore, admire the elegant Fairmont Château Lake Louise, a timeless alpine landmark nestled among pine forests. 

Midday 

Continue to Moraine Lake (seasonal) for a 60-minute visit. From the viewpoint, gaze across luminous turquoise waters set beneath the jagged skyline of the Ten Peaks—one of the most iconic panoramas in the Canadian Rockies. 

Enjoy lunch at Lake Louise Village (at your own expense). Guests may choose an optional Chinese or Western set menu (approx. 45 minutes) before continuing westward. 

Afternoon 

Travel onward past the historic Spiral Tunnels, an engineering marvel carved through the mountains, and enter Yoho National Park. 

Stop at Emerald Lake for a peaceful 20-minute visit. Its jade-green waters ripple gently as red canoes drift across the surface—one of the park’s most serene scenes. 

Continue to Natural Bridge, sculpted over centuries by the rushing Kicking Horse River. Here, forest, river, and distant peaks come together in a dramatic natural display. 

Evening 

Continue to Banff and check into your hotel for an overnight stay, surrounded by the alpine beauty of Banff National Park. 

Seasonal & Alternative Arrangements 

• Moraine Lake: Typically open from the Victoria Day long weekend (May) to late September / early October, subject to Parks Canada conditions. 
• If closed: The visit will be replaced with Lake Minnewanka (30 minutes) and Vermilion Lakes (15 minutes). 
• In this case, the Moraine Lake mandatory fee will not be charged. 

Banff – Crowfoot Glacier – Peyto Lake (30 min) – Icefields Parkway – Lunch at The Crossing (optional, 45 min) – Columbia Icefield Snowcoach & Skywalk (optional, 150 min) – Athabasca Falls (30 min) – Jasper (overnight) 

Morning 

Depart from your Banff hotel and set out on a spectacular journey through the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Travel north along the legendary Icefields Parkway, with an early scenic stop at Crowfoot Glacier, where ancient ice clings dramatically to the mountainside. 

Continue to Peyto Lake for a 30-minute visit. Famous for its maple-leaf shape, the lake’s vivid turquoise waters wind through a sweeping alpine valley—one of the most photographed views in the Rockies. 

If Peyto Lake is inaccessible due to maintenance or other uncontrollable factors, the visit will be replaced with Waterfowl Lake. 

Midday 

Arrive at The Crossing for lunch (at your own expense). Guests may choose an optional self-serve buffet before continuing deeper into the mountains. 

The journey unfolds along the Icefields Parkway, consistently ranked among the world’s most beautiful drives, with glaciers, waterfalls, and jagged peaks lining the route. 

Afternoon 

Reach the Columbia Icefield, where optional experiences bring you face-to-face with one of North America’s largest icefields. Board the Snowcoach Ice Explorer (optional) to drive directly onto the ancient Athabasca Glacier, standing atop ice formed over millions of years. 

You may also choose to experience the Columbia Icefield Skywalk—a glass-floored platform suspended 280 metres above the Sunwapta Valley, offering a breathtaking perspective straight down into the glacier-carved landscape. 

Continue north to Athabasca Falls, where powerful, glacier-fed waters plunge through sculpted limestone canyons. 

Evening 

Arrive in Jasper and check into your hotel for an overnight stay, surrounded by the serene beauty of Jasper National Park. 

Seasonal & Alternative Arrangements 

• Columbia Icefield Snowcoach & Skywalk (optional): Operate from May 1 to October 12 
• From October 13 onward (activities unavailable): 
• Good weather: Light hike near the glacier foothills (approx. 60 minutes) with close-up views 
• Poor weather: Glacier viewing from designated viewpoints, with an added stop at Waterfowl Lake