This itinerary includes airport pick-up service. Please provide your flight information at least 3 days in advance.

Free Airport Pick-up Service: Each booking is entitled to one complimentary airport pick-up service from Calgary International Airport (YYC) on the tour start date only. Multiple pick-ups can be arranged with an additional fee.

1. Free Pick-up Time: 07:30–21:30.

• The last guide pick-up departs at 20:00. the last hotel shuttle pick-up departs at 21:30.
• If you miss these, guests must make their own way to the hotel.

1. Private Transfer Service (additional cost)

• Private transfers can be arranged for flights arriving between 11:00–21:00.
• The fare is CAD $90 + tax for the first two guests, with an additional CAD $20 + tax per extra person (maximum 4 guests per booking).

Pick-up Locations:

• Westar Guide Pick-up: 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 / 20:00 (exact times arranged based on flight information). Location: Arrival Level, Door 5, Westar Service Counter.
• Hotel Shuttle Pick-up: 07:30–21:30 (exact times arranged based on flight information). Location: Calgary Airport Arrival Hall, outside Door 4 at Parking Stall #16.

Important Notice

• Pick-up Method: Depending on flight arrival times, Westar will arrange either a guide pick-up or hotel shuttle pick-up. Guests arriving at similar times may share the same shuttle, which may result in a short waiting period at the airport. We appreciate your understanding.
• The final pick-up time and location will be confirmed via SMS one day before the tour.
• If airport transfer service is included in your itinerary, but pick-up errors occur due to late or incorrect information provided by the guest, you will need to make your own way to the hotel. In such cases, the travel agency reserves the right to charge an additional pick-up fee equivalent to the private transfer cost.

Welcome to Calgary!

Your journey begins here, embraced by the wonders of nature. Snow-capped peaks, lush alpine meadows, turquoise lakes, pristine forests, and diverse wildlife unfold before your eyes. Immerse yourself in nature—relax, savor local flavors, and enjoy the harmony of the great outdoors.

Optional Half-Day Tours (for guests arriving before 12:00 PM):

Guests arriving in Calgary before noon may choose to join one of the optional half-day tours (minimum 4 participants, approx. 5 hours including transportation, departs at 13:30 PM):

• Tour C (YYC-C): Premium Outlet Shopping
• Enjoy a shopping trip at Calgary’s outlet mall, offering great deals and a wide variety of brands.
• Tour D (YYC-D): Chinook Centre Shopping
• Experience Calgary’s largest and most popular shopping mall, perfect for a relaxed afternoon of retail therapy.

Best Western Primier Calgary Plaza Hotel or similar

Itinerary Overview:

Calgary – Johnston Canyon Upper Falls (120 min) – Banff Town Lunch Time (60 min, optional at own expense) – Bow Falls (15 min) – Surprise Corner (15 min, closed for maintenance Sep 8–Oct 20) – Banff Gondola (90 min, mandatory; replaced by Cave and Basin Historical Site during Nov 4–15 maintenance) – Banff

Your journey begins in Calgary, leaving behind the bustling city as you travel through the charming alpine town of Canmore en route to Banff National Park.

The first stop is Johnston Canyon, where you will hike along the scenic trail to the Upper Falls. (Trail information: approx. 5 km round trip, 120 m elevation gain. Ice cleats are provided during winter months.) Experience dramatic canyon walls and sparkling frozen waterfalls.

Next, enjoy lunch time in Banff Town (optional at own expense). Guests may freely explore local dining options or choose the Group Optional Lunch add-on at Seoul Country Restaurant (optional).

Afterward, continue to Bow Falls and Surprise Corner(Closed for maintenance from September 8th to October 20th), two iconic viewpoints offering postcard-perfect winter scenery of the Rockies.

The highlight of the day is the Banff Gondola (mandatory), ascending Sulphur Mountain for a breathtaking 360° panoramic view of the snow-covered peaks and Banff town below. (During the gondola’s annual maintenance period, November 4–15, this stop will be replaced by the Cave and Basin National Historic Site - free tickets) The tour concludes around sunset, approximately 17:15 PM in Banff.

Reference Pick-up Times

• 8:00 AM – Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel
• 8:20 AM – Delta Calgary Downtown
• 8:35 AM – Fairmont Calgary Palliser Hotel
• 10:00AM – Banff Elk + Avenue Hotel and other Banff town hotels
• 10:20 AM – Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Banff Elk + Avenue Hotel, Banff Inn, Canalta Lodge, Caribou Lodge, or similar

Itinerary Overview:

Banff – Spiral Tunnel (pass by) – Emerald Lake (20 min) – Natural Bridge (15 min) – Lake Louise & Lunch Time (120 min, optional at own expense) – Marble Canyon (45 min) – Calgary 

Heading west, you will pass by the historic Spiral Tunnel, an engineering marvel built during the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway, symbolizing the wisdom and perseverance of early railway workers. Continue on to the tranquil Emerald Lake, a stunning alpine gem that remains enchanting even in winter. Then visit the Natural Bridge, where the Kicking Horse River has carved its way through solid rock to form a naturally sculpted arch.

Next, arrive at the magical Lake Louise, framed by the majestic Victoria Glacier. During January to April (subject to official opening dates), the world-renowned Ice Magic Festival transforms the area into a fairytale world of ice and snow sculptures created by artists from around the globe. Overlooking the lake, the elegant Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise adds timeless charm to the scenery.

Here, you may also choose from two optional add-on meals (mandatory, choose one):

• Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 3-course Lunch (default option)
• Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Afternoon Tea (upgrade option)



After lunch, continue to Marble Canyon for a light hike. The trail crosses multiple wooden bridges in a zig-zag pattern over a narrow creek, surrounded by towering limestone walls. In winter, frozen waterfalls cascade dramatically into the canyon, creating an unforgettable landscape.

The tour concludes around sunset, approximately 17:15 PM in Banff, with an estimated return to Calgary around 19:15 PM.