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4-Day Rocky Mountain's 7 Lakes, Banff, Icefields Parkway Tour from Calgary (Stay in Fairmont Hotels, Free Ski at Lake Louise)

 

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$1099
¥7741
€936
C$1514
(per person, based on double occupancy) Available: Wed, Fri, Sun Depart from: Calgary, AB
Overview
Visit Calgary, Banff National Park (Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Bow Lake, Lake Louise Ski Resort, Peyto Lake), Kootenay National Park (Marble Canyon), Yoho National Park (Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge).

Day 1: Calgary

Upon arrival in Calgary, we will be picked up at the airport and then transferred to the hotel. We can enjoy our free time leisurely for the rest day. Guests who arrive before 12:00pm can choose to take one of the following optional activities:
Option C: CrossIron Mill Outlets

Option D: Chinook Center

Calgary is a fun city surrounded by natural landscapes, most notable Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. The local area offers stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. It is accessible via Vancouver, Seattle and other Canadian cities.

  • This fully enclosed shopping center is just outside of Calgary and the largest single-level shopping center in the province of Alberta, covering more than one million square feet.

    Duration: Approx. 3 Hours 30 Minutes

  • It is the largest mall in Calgary, with 1,355,000 square feet (125,900 m2) of space. CF Chinook Centre is home to five major department stores (only two are in operation while the third being redeveloped), 250 stores, and several full service restaurants. It also had a 900-seat food court with 36 food vendors, a bowling alley, professional tower, and the Scotiabank Theatre Chinook.

    Duration: Approx. 3 Hours 30 Minutes

Dulexe Hotel: Fairmont Calgary Palliser

Meal: Excluded

Day 2: Lake Louise Ski Resort Free Exploration (optional ski lessons & equipment available) (207 km)

From Calgary, meet your guide for a full alpine day at Lake Louise Ski Resort. Spend your time carving crisp groomers, floating through soft snow, or dialing in technique on progressive learning terrain. Then, warm up between laps at the base lodges and watch the peaks ignite with winter light.

Customize your experience with optional add-ons: elevate your skills in a tailored Ski Lesson, trade skis for adrenaline on the family-friendly Snow Tube lanes, or soar above the valley on the Sightseeing Gondola for sweeping glacier views and photos.

After last chair, relax on the ride back with convenient drop-off.

Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.

  • One of three major ski resorts located in Banff National Park near the village of Lake Louise, Alberta. Lake Louise has been a home to skiing since the 1920s, as the gateway to the Skoki Ski Lodge.

  • Visit [Lake Louise Gondola] (additional charges) at [Lake Louise Ski Resort]. The mountainous scenery here is immaculate.

    Duration: 1-2 Hours

  • There's no feeling quite like the rushing, swooping sensation of tubing down a large hill. At Banff National Park, you have the chance to do it to your heart's content!

    Weather depends. Open about Christmas to April.

  • Admire surrounding mountain ranges aboard a horse drawn carriage for a memorable and festive winter tour. The sleigh ride is perfect for families and offers stunning scenic backdrop while gliding across the meadows in Bantiff, Alberta. During mild weather, sleighs are replaced by wagons.

    The season for sleigh rides starts mid-December and goes to early April, weather and snow cover permitting.

    Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

Dulexe Hotel: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Breakfast: Meal Plan|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded

Day 3: Bow Lake - Peyto Lake - Icefield Parkway - Lake Louise Village Lunch Time - Vermillion Outlook - Lake Minnewanka - Two Jack Lake (82 km)

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). 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.

Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.

Duration: Approx. 3 Hours

  • Bow Lake is a bright turquoise color which is due to the glacial runoff from Bow Glacier. Historical Simpson's Num-Ti-Jah is located on the shores of Bow Lake at the foot of Mount Jimmy Simpson.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

  • Along the way, stop at [Peyto Lake] for its beautiful shape like a Maple (If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Waterflow Lake as an alternative attraction)

    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes

  • Crowfoot Glacier is located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, 32 km (20 mi) northwest of Lake Louise, and can be viewed from the Icefields Parkway. The glacier is situated on the northeastern flank of Crowfoot Mountain.

  • The lake comes from the sulfur hot springs of the nearby Sulfur Mountain, so the riverbed is cinnabar brown, and the shore is swampy, with a natural smell of sulfur in the slimy mud. Here, as long as you look up, you will see the pretty Rundle Mountain.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

  • This glacial lake is the longest in the Canadian Rockies at 21 kilometers long. The lake is fed by several streams and rivers, most notably the Cascade River.

    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

  • Located to the northeast of the town of Banff, Two Jack lake offers some of the area's best camping, hiking, and boating opportunities. From the lake, visitors have an impeccable view of Lundahl Mountain.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

Dulexe Hotel: Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Breakfast: Meal Plan|Lunch: Meal Plan (Lake Louise Asian/Western Set Lunch)|Dinner: Excluded

Day 4: Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge - Lake Louise - Lunch at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - Marble Canyon (320 km)

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. 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.

These are the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Towering rockwalls, spectacular waterfalls and soaring peaks earn the park its name.

  • [Spiral Tunnel] is a section of the Canadian Pacific Railway that carried too much blood and tears of railroad workers and history.

  • The Emerald Lake in British Columbia, Canada's Yoho National Park is the largest of the park's many lakes and one of the park's most popular spots. The lake is named for the spectacular turquoise color of the water.

    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

  • The Kicking Horse River, a Canadian Heritage river, in the Yoho park, has created a natural bridge through solid rock. This formation is located 3 km west of Field, accessible from the road to Emerald Lake.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.

Duration: Approx. 3 Hours

  • 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: Approx. 2 Hours

  • Nestled by the stunning Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise offers breathtaking views of turquoise waters and Victoria Glacier. This luxurious hotel combines elegance with outdoor adventures, perfect for hiking, skiing, and relaxation in a pristine mountain setting.

Kootenay National Park is located in southeastern British Columbia Canada, covering 1,406 km² in the Canadian Rockies, and forms part of a World Heritage Site.

  • A canyon surrounding Tokumm Creek just above its confluence with the Vermilion River, at the north end of Kootenay National Park in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, Canada.

    Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

Breakfast: Meal Plan|Lunch: Meal Plan (Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 3-crose Lunch (Beef) OR Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Afternoon Tea)|Dinner: Excluded

 

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