• Flight Info: Provide your flight details at least 3 days in advance. Late submissions (<3 days) cannot get free pick-up.
• Free Pick-up:
• Included once per booking on trip start day.
• Hours: 07:30–21:30
• Last guide desk pick-up: 20:00 | Last hotel shuttle: 21:30
• Missed pick-up = travel to hotel on your own
• Paid Private Pick-up:
• Flights 11:00–21:00
• CAD $90 + tax for 1–2 guests, +$20 per additional guest (max 4)
• Pick-up Method & Location:
• By GoStar guide or hotel shuttle depending on flight time. Guests with similar arrivals may share a shuttle.
• Guide Desk: Gate 5, Arrivals Level, scheduled 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 / 20:00
• Hotel Shuttle: Gate 4, Parking Spot 16, 07:30–21:30
• Reminder:
• Final pick-up details are in the SMS sent the day before your trip. Provide a WeChat ID if your phone may not receive international SMS.
• Incorrect or late flight info may require guests to go to the hotel independently. Paid pick-up fees may apply.

Welcome to Calgary! Your adventure through the wonders of nature begins here — from snow-capped peaks and turquoise lakes to lush forests and abundant wildlife. Relax, savor local flavors, and embrace the beauty of the Rockies.

Guests arriving before 12:00 PM may choose to join optional self-paid activities [City Fun Line C] or [City Fun Line D]:

• City Fun Half-day Tour C (YYC-C): Outlet Shopping

(For flights arriving before 12:00 PM; departs at 1:30 PM; minimum 4 participants; includes transportation, total 5 hours)

• City Fun Half-day Tour D (YYC-D): Chinook Centre Shopping

(For flights arriving before 12:00 PM; departs at 1:30 PM; minimum 4 participants; includes transportation, total 5 hours)

Best Western Primier Calgary Plaza Hotel or similar

Depart from Calgary to begin your winter journey through the Canadian Rockies. Leave the city behind and enjoy the snowy mountain scenery along the way, passing through the charming town of Canmore before entering Banff National Park. Your first stop is Johnston Canyon, where you’ll follow the trail to the Upper Falls and admire the stunning frozen waterfalls and ice-covered cliffs up close. Trail info: approx. 5 km round trip, 120 m elevation gain. Ice cleats will be provided in winter for safe walking.

Continue to Banff Town for lunch. You may explore local restaurants on your own or join an optional group meal (recommended: Korean cuisine). After lunch, visit Bow Falls and Surprise Corner, offering perfect viewpoints of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the peaceful winter scenery of Banff.

End the day with a ride on the Banff Gondola (mandatory) for a 360° panoramic view of the snow-covered Rockies and the town below. Note: During gondola maintenance (Nov 10–21), the itinerary will be replaced with a visit to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, with admission included. The day’s tour concludes around 5:15 PM, at sunset.

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

Gather at the hotel in the morning and head to Bow Lake, renowned for its stunning waters and surrounding mountains. Next, visit Peyto Lake, famous for its maple-leaf shape, and enjoy the viewpoint with a short winter hike (ice cleats provided). Pass by Crowfoot Glacier for a close-up view of its icy grandeur. Continue to Lake Louise Village for an optional lunch (self-paid). In the afternoon, visit Vermilion Lakes, with Mount Rundle reflected on the snow-covered surface, then Lake Minnewanka, where you may see the famous “bubble lake” in suitable conditions. Stop at Two Jack Lake before returning to Banff around sunset (approx. 17:30).

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

Breakfast on your own. Then head to Lake Louise, known as the “Jewel of the Rockies.” In winter, the snow-covered lake mirrors the surrounding peaks, creating a dreamlike alpine scene. Enjoy a hearty lunch at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (self-paid).

In the afternoon, travel through Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park, the highest point of the Trans-Canada Highway (4,330 ft), discovered by explorer Albert Bowman Rogers in 1881—a key milestone in completing the Canadian Pacific Railway. Along the way, admire stunning mountain views, the Eagle Pass, Three Valley Gap, and the famous ghost town—perfect photo stops. Arrive in Salmon Arm in the evening and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Prestige Hotel or similar

After breakfast at the hotel, depart from Salmon Arm, a key passage for the annual salmon run. The wetlands along the Salmon River host over 150 bird species, creating a unique ecological landscape. Continue to Kamloops, famous for its high-quality ginseng. Enjoy lunch at a local Chinese restaurant, then visit the Ginseng Factory to learn about the growing process and different ginseng varieties. Travel along the highway through the scenic Fraser Valley and arrive in Vancouver in the evening.