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 – Bow Lake (15 min) – Peyto Lake (90 min) – Crowfoot Glacier (drive by) – Lake Louise Village Lunch (45 min, optional at own expense) – Vermilion Lakes Viewpoint (15 min) – Lake Minnewanka (20 min) – Two Jack Lake (15 min) – Calgary

Travel along the scenic Icefields Parkway with its snow-covered peaks and pristine winter landscapes.

The first stop is Bow Lake, admired for its stunning alpine waters framed by towering mountains. Continue to Peyto Lake, world-famous for its unique maple-leaf shape. The viewpoint offers outstanding photography opportunities, and in winter includes a short guided hike (Ice cleats are provided during winter months). Along the way, enjoy views of the dramatic Crowfoot Glacier, a striking highlight of the Parkway.

Next, enjoy lunch time in Lake Louise Village (optional at own expense), with the choice to join the Group Optional Lunch add-on at Grill & Bar (Asian or Western set menu, optional).

In the afternoon, visit the Vermilion Lakes Viewpoint, where in winter the frozen lake surface reflects the majestic Mount Rundle, creating postcard-perfect scenery. Continue on to Lake Minnewanka, where under the right winter conditions you may see the magical “frozen bubble” phenomenon beneath the ice. The journey also includes a stop at the tranquil Two Jack Lake.

The tour concludes around sunset, approximately 19:15 PM in Calgary.

If you need to connect to a flight departing Calgary that evening:

For domestic flights within Canada, please book a flight departing after 21:00 PM.

For international flights, please book a flight departing after 22:00 PM.