Reference itinerary (The order of the itinerary will be readjusted based on the traveler's arrival date, local weather, etc., while the content remains the same. The itinerary order shown below is for reference only; please refer to the final tour notification for the actual schedule.)
Day 1
Airport pickup will be arranged. Travelers with similar flight arrival times will share the same shuttle, which may result in a short wait at the airport. Thank you for your understanding. For specific pickup times and locations, please refer to the pickup SMS notification received one day before the tour.
Hotel shuttle pickup: 07:30-21:30 (specific time arranged according to flight information). Calgary International Airport, outside Door 4, Parking Stall 16.
Guide pickup: 10:00/12:00/14:00/16:00/18:00/20:00 (specific time arranged according to flight information). Arrival level, inside Door 11, waiting area.
If you miss the pickup time, please make your own way to the hotel. If you miss the scheduled pickup due to flight delays, rescheduling, or other force majeure factors, we will try our best to coordinate and arrange the next available pickup. Depending on the actual situation, rescheduling may incur additional costs. Thank you for your understanding.
Reference hotel: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel or equivalent
Day 2
Free time at Lake Louise Ski Resort
Reference departure time:
08:00 Calgary Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel
08:20 Calgary Delta Calgary Downtown
08:35 Calgary Fairmont Calgary Palliser Hotel
09:45-10:00 Banff Elk + Avenue Hotel and other Banff town hotels
10:20 Banff Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
10:45-11:00 Lake Louise Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (If you have added a full-day ski package, the specific departure time from the hotel is subject to the guide's arrangement)
Depart from the ski resort at 16:00.
Optional self-paid ski activities:
• Full-day ski lesson package (4 hours of ski lessons, includes basic ski equipment rental): Adult (13 and above) CAD 280; Child CAD 223.25
• Half-day ski package (2 hours of ski lessons, includes basic ski equipment rental): Adult (13 and above) CAD 230; Child CAD 173.25
• Winter snow tubing: Adult (18 and above) CAD 39.9; Child CAD 21
• Winter Lake Louise sightseeing gondola: Adult (18 and above) CAD 63; Child CAD 13.65
Estimated opening time for ski resort activities:
• Full-day/half-day ski lessons: Opens after mid-November
• Winter snow tubing: Opens December 18, operates until April 4
• Winter Lake Louise sightseeing gondola: Expected to open in mid-November
- Reference hotels: Elk + Avenue Hotel, Banff Inn, Canalta Lodge, Caribou Lodge or equivalent
Day 3
Banff - Bow Lake (15 min) - Peyto Lake (90 min) - Crowfoot Glacier (pass by) - Free time in Lake Louise Village (45 min, lunch at your own expense) - Herbert Lake (15 min) - Lake Minnewanka (20 min) - Two Jack Lake (15 min) - Banff
Reference hotels: Banff Elk + Avenue Hotel, Banff Inn, Canalta Lodge, Caribou Lodge, or similar hotels in town
Day 4
Banff - Spiral Tunnels (pass by) - Emerald Lake (20 min) - Natural Bridge (15 min) - Lake Louise and lunch/afternoon tea at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (120 min) - Marble Canyon (45 min) - Calgary
Notes:
1. Due to schedule constraints, you may choose either lunch or afternoon tea at the hotel.
2. Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Hotel Lunch (cannot be booked during Christmas and New Year; will be replaced with a ski resort buffet).
- Drop-off points -
The Banff tour ends at approximately 17:15, with an estimated arrival time in Calgary at 19:15. The actual return time may vary due to itinerary, weather, traffic, and other factors.
- [Banff Town] 415 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B5 (in front of The Fat Ox of Banff restaurant)
- Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel
- Bus stop in front of Harry Hays Building (opposite Delta Calgary Downtown Hotel), on 4th Ave SE, Calgary
- Calgary International Airport (for domestic flights, it is recommended to book flights departing after 21:00; for international flights, it is recommended to book flights departing after 22:00)