5 Day Glacier Mountain View Lodge Visit Canadian Rockies Tour
Staying at the Columbia Icefield [Glacier View Lodge], you will experience the beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountains in their true splendor. Take the time to soak in [Athabasca Glacier], [Glacier Adventure (Snowcoach+Skywalk)] and be surrounded by the endless starry sky at night. [Lake Louise], [Moraine Lake], and [Emerald Lake] in [Banff National Park] are just moments away from everything else that makes Canada's Rocky Mountains so irresistible.
ItineraryDay 1: Arrive Calgary - Airport pick upPass By: Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
Welcome to Calgary! Enjoy the dazzling mountain peaks, lush alpine meadows, blue-green lakes, dense forests, and abundant wild animals. Immerse yourself into the nature and enjoy local delicacies. Your choices of add-on activity [ Guided/ Self-Guided City Tour (additional charges)] if you arrived in Calgary before 12:00PM.
Admission:
[ City Self-Explore - Route A (additional charges)] Explore "Calgary CBD" + check out trendy locations + The Core shopping mall (Excluded)
[ City Self-Explore - Route B (additional charges)] Back to the Time at Heritage Park (5hr) (Excluded)
[ City Self-Explore - Route C (additional charges)] Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! @ CrossIron Mills Outlet （5hr） (Excluded)
[ City Self-Explore - Route D (additional charges)] Shopping @ Chinook Centre (5hr) (Excluded)
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Best Western Calgary Plaza Hotel or Similar
Day 2: Calgary-Banff Gondola-Bow Falls-Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel-Johnston CanyonPass By: Banff National Park, Banff National Park, Alberta
Banff National Park is Canada's first national park, and is a destination on innumerous people’s bucket lists from all around the world. The most famous attractions in the park are Lake Louise and Lake Moraine. Banff National Park is also home to countless iconic natural landmarks from majestic mountain ranges to gorgeous turquoise lakes, to beautiful waterfalls, and canyons.
Stop At: Banff Gondola, 100 Mountain Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B2, Canada
This beautiful rocky mountain overlooks the charming town of Banff. At Banff Gondola (Additional fees) , you will be able to view the beautiful scenery that surrounds you freely, and in every sense on a 360 degree roof-top observation deck with glass fencing. The stunning sunsets reflecting on the snowy mountains is a scene you will never forget.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Hoodoos Trail, Banff, AB T0L 2C0, Canada
Witness the "Devil's Rock" shaped by the force of natural wind erosion, standing on the bank of the Bow River, quietly guarding it like a guardian.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bow Falls, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
Bow Falls is not like your typical waterfall, it is wide and short. You can also see the valley that was eroded by glacier activity and the [Bow Falls] over the years.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Surprise Corner, Buffalo St, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1K2 Canada
Surprise Corner is about a mile from the centre of Banff town. The surprise at the corner of Tunnel Mountain Road in the town of Banff is the sudden appearance and incredible view of the [Fairmont Banff Springs]
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fairmont Banff Springs, 405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J4, Canada
The Fairmont Banff Spring Hotel, also known as the "Castle of the Rockies", has been around for more than 100 years. This iconic gem is located among the majestic Rocky Mountains and the Bow River. We will make a lunch stop at this Iconic Castle hotel. Optional add-on French Brasserie lunch at your choice (additional fees)
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Johnston Canyon, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
is carved into the limestone bedrock from thousands of years of water erosion. It is truly remarkable how powerful water can be in shaping landscapes. On this hike, you will be immersed into a beautiful scene of overhanging canyon walls, waterfalls, and lush forest. (Sightseeing: 60 mins) (If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake as an alternative attraction)
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Banff Elk + Avenue Hotel/ Mount Royal Hotel/ Ptarmigan Inn/ Caribou Lodge/ Banff Park Lodge or similar
Day 3: Lake Louise-Moraine Lake-Yoho National Park-Emerald Lake-Natural Bridge-Columbia IcefieldStop At: Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta
known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks, overlooked by a stately chateau and backed by [Victoria Glacier] and elevated by [Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise]
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Moraine Lake Rd off Great Divide Hwy, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
[Moraine Lake] (Open Seasonal/*Alternative Attractions: Two Jack Lake, Lake Minnewanka*). Its waters are the most amazing color, a vivid shade of turquoise that changes in intensity throughout the summer as the glaciers melt. Set in the rugged Valley of the [Ten Peaks], Moraine Lake is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and rock piles, creating a scene so stunning it almost seems unreal.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Emerald Lake Road, Yoho National Park, British Columbia Canada
Next stop is [Emerald Lake]. The beautiful blue-green color of Emerald Lake is created by sunlight reflecting off a white layer of “marl” on the lakebed. Emerald Lake is surrounded by the President Range that forms a natural amphitheater with towering, forested banks.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Natural Bridge, Yoho National Park, British Columbia Canada
Stop at the [Natural Bridge] along the way and admire the Kicking Horse River as it carves a path through ancient rock. You can hear the roar of the disappearing water churning and ejecting beneath the bridge to further reinforce the move in making this a legitimate waterfall.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Columbia Icefield Skywalk, The Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 Canada
Let's begin the journey in [Columbia Icefield] , the largest ancient icefield in the Canadian Rockies. You can experience Columbia Icefield Adventure - Skywalk and Snowcoach the Ice Explorer. You will join Skywalk today to discover a different perspective of the remarkable scenery as you peer into what seems like the planet's heart through a glass-bottomed [Skywalk] (mandatory), and you will be impressed. The [Columbia Icefields Skywalk] arches away from the building approximately 280 m above the valley floor, offering a fantastic mountainous view of [Sunwapta Valley] on either side of the skywalk and directly beneath you.
Later today, you will enjoy dinner at Altitude (mandatory) in Columbia Icefield Discovery Center right next to the 2nd biggest Icefield.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Glacier View Lodge - Mountain View room
Day 4: Columbia Icefield - Maligne Lake - Maligne Canyon - JasperStop At: Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, Highway 93 Icefields Pkwy, Improvement District No. 12, Jasper National Park, Alberta T1L 1J3 Canada
Today we will enjoy a half day in Columbia Icefield Centre to have a wonderful time there!
Customers will enjoy the delicious buffet breakfast (Mandatory) at the Altitude restaurant, where you had dinner last night. This time you will have a full breakfast right next to our proud Columbia Icefield under the sun! That must add extra satisfaction to start your day.
Around 10 am, we plan to take a ride [Ice Explorer - snowcoach] (mandatory) for 1.5 hours to get a closer look at the [Athabasca Glacier]. Explore this magnificent Athabasca Glacier on the Ice Explorer and venture the glacier as you step onto it; you will be astonished by how massive this chunk of ice is.
You will need to arrange your lunch at the Icefield Centre. After you finish your lunch and enjoy the extra leisure time here, the sunlight shines through the floor-to-ceiling windows, which is the perfect time to take stunning photos , we will depart from the Icefield at 1:00 pm.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Medicine Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta Canada
Medicine Lake, also known as “the lake that disappears” is located 20 km southeast of the town of Jasper. Medicine lake is a 7 km long narrow lake that is formed by the Maligne River. Interesting enough, the lake loses water as it flows. Why is that you may ask- When the water is on its way to merge with the Athabasca river, it reaches the medicine lake area, and pools up to form the Lake over the largest inaccessible limestone cave system.
Stop At: Maligne Lake Rd. 44 km southeast of Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta Canada
22km long, the majestic Maligne Lake is the second-largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Discover the world-famous [Spirit Island] only accessible by boat, on a cruise that has been running for over 60 years in Jasper. The [Maligne Lake Cruise] (additional charges) was once declared the “Best Boat Cruise in Canada” by 8 million Reader Digest subscribers. (Seasonal/*Alternative attraction: Pyramid Lake, Patricia Lake *). [Spirit Island] The island is a spiritual place for the Stoney Nakoda First Nation, who believe mountains are physical representations of their ancestors.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Maligne Canyon, Maligne Lake Road, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 Canada
Get ready to explore Maligne Canyon, located 1.8 km past the Jasper exit. Maligne Canyon is the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park. You will not regret exploring this remarkable natural landmark by crossing six bridges built across several different points of the canyon. Every bridge gives you an all new perspective of the canyon, and are all photo taking opportunities you do not want to miss.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Forest Park Hotel/ Jasper Inn & Suites/ Chateau Jasper or similar
Day 5: Jasper - Pyramid Lake - Athabasca Falls - Sunwapta Falls - Peyto Lake - Bow Lake– CalgaryStop At: Pyramid Lake, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada
Located on the shores of Jasper National Park's Pyramid Lake, less than 2 hours from the gateway city of Jasper. Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of our hotel, where you can enjoy some family fun with ice skating and snowshoeing, or take in all the beauty of Jasper from your cabin, which features a fireplace and balcony. Open year-round, Pyramid Lake Resort is the perfect place to be based for your Jasper adventures.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Athabasca Falls, Hwy 93, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 Canada
Located 30 km south of Jasper town, Athabasca Falls, is one of the most incredible and powerful waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies. Although its height is not astonishing, the Athabasca falls is known for its impressive volume and force of water. This splendid waterfall is in the foreground of a stunning backdrop of lush forests, and beautiful rocky mountain ranges.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sunwapta Falls and Canyon, 54 km south of Jasper, off Highway 93 54 km south of Jasper, off Highway 93, Jasper National Park, Jasper National Park, Alberta Canada
An impressive waterfall deep in the heart of Banff National Park. This hiking destination boasts a beautiful upper tier cascading down a sheer dropoff and three lower tiers that fall over the Sunwapta River. Taking a hike through a lodgepole pine forest, our visitors can see all three tiers of this impressive attraction and hike up from the lower take-out point for an extended walk. There are many great photo opportunities though all the seasons.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bow Lake, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
Bow Lake is a stop you will not regret taking while you are travelling across Icefield Parkway. When the lake thaws in the summer, it becomes a vivid blue colour from the glacier melt of the Crowfoot Glacier. Speaking of the Crowfoot Glacier, the Bow Lake is also the perfect place to view the Crowfoot Glacier, Wapta Icefield, bow glacier, crowfoot mountain and Mount Thompson. It really seems like the ultimate all in one package!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Peyto Lake, Icefield Parkway, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
Located along the Icefields Parkway, approximately 40km north of Lake Louise is the vibrant glacier-fed lake, Peyto Lake. The lake is nestled in majestic mountain ranges which lie on each of its sides. This jaw dropping view is the best reward for an intense scrambling hike. The scenery on the viewpoint looks as if it is a carefully painted piece of art. Peyto Lake’s beauty is comparable with the famous Moraine Lake without as many crowds.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Crowfoot Glacier, Improvement District No. 9, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
Attached to the Northeast side of the Crowfoot Mountain and overlooking the Bow Lake lies the Crowfoot Glacier. This huge mass of ice was named a century ago because its appearance resembled that of a three-toed crowfoot. Be sure to take lots of photos because the next time you visit Crowfoot Glacier, it might not look the same anymore!
Duration: 15 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Near public transportation"
"Stroller accessible"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a combined bus tour. Besides the regular Pickup and drop-off locations, additional points may be added to the tour."
"The minimum number of travelers for this tour is 2 pax. In the event of insufficient travelers, Westar Travel reserves the right to cancel or change the itinerary."
"The schedule and itinerary could be impacted by extreme weather and road conditions, while we may make necessary adjustments. We appreciate your understanding in case of any delays or changes."
"Tour vehicles: Vehicles are arranged according to the number of people in a group. In a group up to 24 passengers, the driver will also be the tour guide. In a group of more than 24 passengers, an individual driver/tour guide will be provided."
"If for any reason you need to leave our group during the trip, you must fill out a “Letter of Liability Release”, no exceptions."
"Guests under 16 years old, must be accompanied by an adult (Age 18 or above)."
"If you have special needs (such as but not limited to: bed type, vegetarian options, high-chairs, etc.) please inform us at least 7 days before your trip. We will do our best to accommodate you, but there is no guarantee."
"We require you to sign the disclaimer before participating in any optional winter activities; and highly recommend purchasing a travel insurance."
"If you have a connecting flight after the tour, please ensure that your flight departs after 10:30 pm.（**Please understand that depending on the situation, your arrival time in Calgary may be adjusted **）"
"The North American Hotel Standard Room is equipped with one large bed or two standard beds. If you have a specific request for bed types, please inform us at the time of booking and we will do our best to accommodate you."
"Please be sure to provide accurate flight information. Any inaccurate information provided resulting in errors for the pick-up service; the travel agency reserves the right to provide second transfer services with an additional charge or coordinate the next available pickup according to the availability"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Duration: 5 Days
Start location: Calgary International Airport, 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6W5, Canada
Traveler pickup is offered
Upon arrival, please proceed to the 【Westar Service Counter】located at Gate 5 on the Arrivals Level to confirm your pick-up information.
Complimentary Airport Pick Services. Your choice from 10:00/ 12:00/ 14:00/ 16:00/ 18:00/ 20:00/ 22:00.
Please ensure that your flight departs after 9:30 pm. （**Please understand that depending on the situation, your arrival time in Calgary may be adjusted **）
Airports- Calgary Intl Airport, 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 6Z8 Canada
Cancellations and refunds:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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