3-Day Calgary to Lake Louise, Columbia Icefield, Sangwaputa Falls and Night Stay at Glacier View Lodge Tour
Tour Code: GOL-CGY-098
Duration: 3 Day(s) / 2 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
Sunday
This efficient itinerary connects the core scenic areas of the Rocky Mountains, showcasing lakes, ice fields, waterfalls, and towns along the way. The scenery is diverse and captivating, unlocking the essential attractions in one trip!
Stay in one of only 32 rooms worldwide at the Icefield View Hotel and enjoy the privilege of gazing directly at the glacier from your bed. Let the magnificent glacier scenery become your private window view!
Experience the Columbia Icefield firsthand: stroll along the Skywalk at sunset and ride an ice sled to greet the first rays of sunrise over the glacier, unlocking a comprehensive feast for the eyes of the Arctic!
Visit renowned lakes such as Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, and Emerald Lake in one stop, where snow-capped mountains and shimmering waters create a picturesque scene, offering an immersive encounter with pristine wonderlands!
Enjoy afternoon tea and icefield hot drinks at the Icefield View Hotel, dining and falling asleep with unparalleled glacier views outside your window. Experience the most breathtaking visual feast of the Rocky Mountains!
The itinerary includes a special stay at Glacier View Lodge, where you can enjoy afternoon tea and icefield hot drinks, dining with unparalleled glacial views from your window, providing a comfortable and relaxing stay!
A small group tour of no more than 13 people, with a top-notch tour guide to ensure your safety throughout the trip. The itinerary is designed to balance sightseeing experience with travel comfort, allowing you to easily explore the Rocky Mountains!
*Travel Tips: To ensure your comfortable travel experience, each guest is limited to one piece of carry-on luggage (limited to approximately 65cm long * 45cm wide * 28cm high or less, similar to the dimensions of a 26-inch suitcase).
Except for the free admission periods to Canadian national parks include complimentary admission tickets to all national parks throughout the trip, ensuring a worry-free travel experience!
Promotion: Buy 2 Get 2 Free
Order Date/Departure Date: Unlimited
Note:
Order Date/Departure Date: Unlimited
1. Offer valid for tour fare only. The 2 free guests must share the same room with the 2 paying guests. Groups of 3 or 4 in one room only pay for 2 persons’ tour fare. Please check applicable cancellation policies.
2. The 3rd & 4th free guests are responsible for all other charges including mandatory fees, surcharges, guide & driver service fees, optional activities, and daily breakfast (CAD prices exclude 5% GST).
3. Cannot be combined with any other promotions.
- Breakfasts.
- A minimum of 2 people is required to be operated.
Itinerary
Our first stop today is Lake Louise, where we'll admire the breathtaking scenery of its turquoise waters reflecting the snow-capped mountains. Afterwards, we'll travel to Moraine Lake, a jewel-like alpine lake nestled among the mountains. We'll then arrive at Lake Louise village, where you can enjoy lunch at your own expense. In the afternoon, we'll head to Bow Lake, taking in the crystal-clear waters formed by glacial meltwater. Afterwards, we'll proceed to our hotel for the night, the Icefield View Hotel, where we'll enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea. Following tea, we'll head to the Colombia Glacier Skywalk, taking advantage of the off-peak hours. You can enjoy panoramic views of the vast glacier landscape as the sun sets. After the walk, we'll return to the Icefield View Hotel, where you'll savor a refined Western dinner in the hotel's specialty restaurant, all while admiring the stunning glacial views. Finally, before drifting off to sleep, don't forget to choose your favorite essential oils and experience the unique charm of aromatherapy, bringing the day to a perfect close.
Itinerary:
Calgary → Banff → Lake Louise (75 mins) → Moraine Lake (45 mins) → Lake Louise Village (45 mins, Optional lunch time included) → Bow Lake (15 mins) → Glacier View Lodge → Afternoon Tea at the Glacier View Lodge (included) → Colombia Glacier Skywalk (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Western Dinner at the Glacier View Lodge (Mandatory)
Notes:
1. Moraine Lake is expected to be open from early June to early October each year. During periods when Moraine Lake is closed, the original itinerary will be changed to a visit to Marble Canyon (60 mins). Please refer to the actual situation on the day of the trip.
*Complimentary Gift:
1. During your stay at the Icefields Parkway Hotel, guests will enjoy complimentary 24-hour specially crafted Icefield hot drinks.
2. On the night of their stay at the Icefield View Hotel, guests can choose their favorite essential oil before going to sleep and experience the healing moment of aromatherapy.
Hotel: Glacier View Lodge OR Similar.
Attractions
Banff National Park is world premium destination having mountains, valleys, glaciers, meadows, forests and rivers. Camping, hiking, evening programs and explorers programs for kids are the major highlights.
A scenic transfer by coach from Columbia gives a memorable experience of viewing Glacier Park and Lake. This journey through coach is also called Skywalk.
It is actually a hamlet located in the national park of Banff in the Rockies which are popular for the glacier fed lake, turquoise and high peaks.
Refers to a lake located in the Banff National Park, the lake is primarily located in Ten Peaks valley. Statistically the lake has an elevation of 6183 feet approximately, with an area of 50 ha.
In the morning, enjoy a sumptuous buffet breakfast at the Icefieldsview Hotel while admiring the endless glacial views outside your window. As the first rays of sunlight illuminate the glaciers, you'll embark on a snowmobile journey deep into the vast Columbia Icefield. Immerse yourself in the majestic, polar landscape in the tranquil morning. Afterwards, visit Sanwaputa Falls to witness the dynamic flow of glacial meltwater. Next, head to Medicine Lake, a mysterious lake whose water level changes with the seasons, and experience its natural wildness. Finally, arrive at Maligne Lake, where you can choose to take a boat trip (Optional) on this high-altitude lake, enjoying the stunning scenery of the lake and mountains, and admiring the enchanting Elf Island nestled in the turquoise waters. After the tour, depart for Jasper.
Itinerary:
Glacier View Lodge → Columbia Icefield → Icefield Snowmobile (Mandatory, 90 mins) → Sunwapta Falls (20 mins) → Medicine Lake (15 mins) → Maligne Lake Boat Trip (Optional, 90 mins) → Jasper
Friendly Reminder:
1. Due to the Maligne Lake cruise's expected opening period from May 29, 2026 to October 11, 2026 (actual opening hours are subject to official announcements from Banff National Park, and the tour itinerary on the day of the tour will be arranged by the tour guide), during the period when the Maligne Lake cruise is not open, this itinerary will be adjusted to the Jasper Aerial Tramway (optional, 75 minutes).
Hotel: Forest Park Hotel; Marmot Lodge Jasper; Tonquin Inn; Chateau Jasper; The Crimson Jasper OR Similar.
Attractions
Columbia Icefield, AB Cain the Rocky Mountains of North America, the largest icefield is known as Columbia Icefield. It has the elevation of 3000 meters and located in Alberta.
Today we will depart from Jasper, with our first stop at Pyramid Lake, where we can admire the tranquil scenery of the lake reflecting the surrounding pyramid-shaped mountains. Afterwards, we will head to Maligne Canyon to explore the natural wonders of the canyon's deep, winding landscape and interwoven streams. If Maligne Canyon is closed, we will instead visit Patricia Lake to enjoy its serene beauty. Next, we will travel to Athabasca Falls to experience the powerful force of glacial meltwater crashing against the rocks. Then, we will visit Peyto Lake to admire its crystal-clear, jewel-like blue surface. Finally, we will enter Yoho National Park, where the emerald lake's warm, turquoise waters create a breathtaking panorama with the surrounding snow-capped mountains and forests; the Natural Bridge is a unique geological formation created by streams eroding the rock walls over time. Finally, we will return to Calgary, concluding our day's itinerary.
Itinerary:
Jasper → Pyramid Lake (30 mins) → Maligne Canyon (45 mins) → Athabasca Falls (30 mins) → Peyto Lake (30 mins) → Yoho National Park → Emerald Lake (30 mins) → Natural Bridge (15 mins) → Calgary
Notes:
1. If Maligne Canyon is closed, the original itinerary will be changed to Patricia Lake (15 minutes). Please refer to the actual situation on the day of the trip.
Attractions
Athabasca Falls thunders through narrow gorges of Rocky Mountains and create a picturesque scene. Enjoy a picnic in summer and great cross-country skiing in winter.
The beautiful lake with the breathtaking views and amazing views in British Columbia is known as Emerald Lake. The lake is highly popular among tourists in California.
Natural Bridge is rather a waterfall attraction in the Yoho National Park in British Columbia. The Kicking Horse River which flows beneath almost literally disappeared under the bridge span which seems like rocks wedged together. A certain roar of the waterfall is heard as it disappears under the span and gushes out at the end of the span.
The beautiful Banff National Park in Canadian Rockies has a glacier-fed lake known as Peyto Lake. The parkway ice fields are simply accessible from this location.
The Western Continental Divide Slope in British Columbia at the Rocky Mountains of Canada is known as Yoho National Park. The park was established in the year of 1886.
The order of itinerary may change without any notice depending on weather situations or for some other unforeseen circumstances.
The order of activities held during the tour is planned by the tour guide. So, it may be different from what is mentioned on the tour page. On fewer occasions, Tour Guide has to skip an attraction or few during the tour depending on weather, traffic, group interest or some other reason.
Some attractions are seasonal. So, when they are closed they will be replaced with some other attraction.
You can skip some optional activities during the tour and plan something on your own. Make sure that you coordinate with Tour guide and stay with the group with next activity. Please note you cannot stay on the bus if you skip some optional activity.
Probable hotel names are mentioned in the itinerary. It can be similar or a different hotel of the similar rating. Exact Hotel details can only be provided one day before the departure.
Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel.
These tours are conducted in a group. A group can have people of several cultures. We expect each person to coordinate with Tour guide to make sure things are on track.
Pricing
What's Included
Passengers will be picked up and dropped off at their chosen locations. (Please take notice of locations and times of pick up).
Depending on group size it can be either a driver and Guide or a driver guide. Most of the tours are carried out in air conditioned bus. A minivan can also be used depending on the number of people booking the tour. Tour package price includes all the taxes. Tour is inclusive of hotel accommodation. 
Airport pick up is available on this tour. The Tour Package price will not include Mandatory Tour Guide tips for Airport Pickup. What's Excluded
Mandatory Fee: For Adult (15+): USD$293 and for Child (0-15): USD$244. Includes: Dinner at the hotel with views of the ice field, Colombia Skywalk, Icefield Snowmobile, Moraine Lake permit. Canadian dollar prices do not include the 5% federal service tax (GST).
Starting from January 1, 2026, non-U.S. residents entering designated national parks will need to pay USD $100 per person per national park (for those 16 years old and above)
Fares for air travel and transport from home to and from the location chosen for pick-up.
A minimum of $15 service fee per passenger per day is not included in the price of the tour package. You can pay it in cash to Tour guide and bus driver. This service fees collected from passengers complement the incomes of driver and the tour guide.
Expenditure for personal purposes.
Fee for all Optional Activities and entrance paid in cash to the tour guide. He will arrange tickets for the whole group. Some attractions might be closed on public holidays. Seasonal attractions will be closed after a certain time and itinerary will be changed based on it. Optional activities price may change or can be different as displayed on the website.
Travel insurance.
Though the meals are excluded,but the guides will arrange them for you.
Room fees of personal nature, such as, laundry fees, telephone, service fees of valets, expenses on alcoholic drinks and what you buy from the mini bar. However, specified fees may be included.
Important Notice: Passengers are discouraged from purchasing admission packages from sources outside and trying to use them for this tour provided at a discounted price. In case they want to do so, they must arrange transport the same day.
Attraction Prices
| Attractions | Adult | Child(2-11 yrs) | Senior(65+ yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional Meal Plan, CA | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Jasper SkyTram, AB | $56.00 | $35.00 | $56.00 |
| Maligne Lake Cruise, AB | $82.00 | $52.00 | $82.00 |
| Optional Breakfast, BC | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Optional Meal Plan 3, CA | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
All the prices are listed in USD.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
Tour display price is based on double occupancy. It is the price each person will pay if a group of two is traveling.
Prices may change without any notice.
Prices include hotel accommodation, transportation and taxes.
Admission Tickets to different places and meals are NOT included in the tour price.
Mandatory Tip for tour guide and driver are NOT included.
Only the tour guide can purchase entrance tickets for you. Pre-purchased tickets are NOT acceptable.
There must be at least one passenger of 18 years for every booking made with GoldenBusTours. For Children between the age group of 2 to 14 years, a different price will be charged. Please refer to Child price on our pricing calendar. Child Age may vary between different bus operators. Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel. If the 5th person is infant you will be charged normally then with the second room as an expense.
Regarding optional activities, no city pass allowed. Some attractions are mandatory. Each customer has to take part in them and pay for them in cash.
Departure Location
Departure Location
- 2120 16th Avenue Northeast (CalgaryNortheast: DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North) T2E 1L4 Calgary, Canada at 07:30 AM.
- 4th Ave SE (Calgary Downtown: bus stop in front of Harry Hays Building (opposite Delta Calgary Downtown hotel) Calgary, Canada at 07:50 AM. for BM1/BF1: will be used after 05/01/2026.
- 2801 Bow Valley Trail (Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre), AB T1W 3A2, Canmore, at 9:20 AM.
- 333 Banff Ave, Banff, (Banff: Elk + Avenue Hotel) Banff, AB T1L 1B1, Canada at 09:45 AM.
Return Location
- 2120 16th Avenue Northeast (CalgaryNortheast: DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North) T2E 1L4 Calgary, Canada
- 4th Ave SE (Calgary Downtown: bus stop in front of Harry Hays Building (opposite Delta Calgary Downtown hotel) Calgary, Canada
- 2801 Bow Valley Trail (Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre), AB T1W 3A2, Canmore.
- 333 Banff Ave (Elk + Avenue Hotel-T1L 1B1), Banff Alberta, AB
Important Notes
Arrive at departure location 10 to 15 minutes before the mentioned time to make sure you catch the bus on time. If in case you are late, the bus will not wait for you at the location and ultimately you will miss the entire tour (no refund in this case).
Return time on the website is just an estimation. Expect some variation always. Time may change depending on traffic and weather situations
There is a possibility that tour operator may use a shuttle to drop you off at the return location. It usually happens in the case of multiple return locations.
You can leave the tour at any place only after signing a Tour Departure Form for leaving the tour early.
Please note that price will stay the same even if you leave the tour early.
If you have booked a pre-tour hotel stay, then you will have to arrange your own transport from hotel to departure location.
If you have booked extra night hotel after the tour, then you will arrange transport from drop off point to hotel.
On West Coast areas tours some bus operators have a lot of departure locations. A slow start is expected on these tours.
Policies
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Determination of the time of cancellation will be done when the notice is received and confirmed by our office. You must make any notice of cancellation directly to GoldenBusTours by email or webmail at the Contact Us section.
Cancellation charges
⇒ 16 days or more prior to departure, 10% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ 9 to 15 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ Within 8 days prior to departure, 100% tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
There is no refund for unused features. You forfeit the entire payment when you are a no-show on the departure date and unable to join the tour for any reason including COVID.
An add-on fee of 6% for handling fees is charged in addition to the above penalties. No matter what the reason for cancellation is, the processing fee will be deducted on each refund.
In order for there not to be a cancellation, a minimum number of participants are required. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip although every effort is made by us to ensure that normal operations are maintained. We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure with respect to operating requirements or circumstances beyond control. In case a cancellation is made at any given moment in time before departure, our only liability as GoldenBusTours will be to refund you the amount we received for the booking of the tour. We will try our best to re-book the same or similar tour if the future travel plan suits you. We are not responsible for any cancellation penalties that may have been incurred on any other travel arrangements like separate purchase of air tickets, visa cost, taxi fare etc. We are not liable for any other travel arrangements that have been affected as a result of the cancellations.
Note: More than 30 days after the completion of the tour, we cannot grant any refunds. Each Cancellation Request must be received in writing by email.
Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection, COVID or any other serious issue. If you reschedule a tour and later decide to cancel it then cancellation charges will be applicable to the original departure date and not to the rescheduled one.
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Reschedule
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Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection.
Pricing
1. One room can accommodate maximum 4 people. Even if you are 5 people including 1 month old baby you still need 2 rooms.
2. If you can carry your child up to 2 years of age then you do not need to book seats for him. It may vary from one tour to another.
3. Service providers hold the right to change the itinerary and hotel arrangements without any notice.
4. Child (0-9 years) and Single traveler going on the tour have special rates. These prices vary from one tour to another.
5. Meals and Attractions are not included. You can ask your tour guide to try to arrange the meal for you as per your requirements. For attractions, admission fees pay it to the tour guide on the tour.
6. Prices may change without any notice because of prices fluctuation in the market.
7. All prices mentioned on the website are in US dollars.
8. In Case of Bank Wire Transfer customer have to bear Wire transfer fee.
9. Tour package price is inclusive of taxes.
10. Tour Prices are every individual and in view of room inhabitance.
11. Hotels and the city/country of stay may change based on availablity.
Child rates are applicable for children between (0-12 years) of age. Parents are advised to bring car seats for the safety of their child.
Buy 2 Get 1 Free: Get 3rd Ticket free on the purchase of 2 tickets. Free hotel and bus transportation for the guests. Free traveler still needs to pay fuel surcharge, admission tickets, tips and other cost mentioned in price excludes section. This offer is valid only for 3 travelers staying in the same room.
Buy 2 Get 2 Free: Get 3rd and 4th Ticket free on the purchase of 2 tickets. Free hotel and bus transportation for the guests. Free travelers still needs to pay fuel surcharge, admission tickets, tips and other cost mentioned in price excludes section. This offer is valid for 4 travelers staying in the same room.
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4. You should either bring a printed copy of your E-Ticket or bring it in your smartphone on the day of tour departure. You should also bring a valid photo ID along with your E-Ticket. In the case of any issues for not carrying E-Ticket or Photo ID GoldenBusTour will not be responsible.
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6. Please read all important notes, inclusion, exclusion section, terms and conditions, policies and below notes.
6a. Tour Operator holds the right to cancel the tour at any time depending on poor weather condition or some other unforeseen circumstances. However, GoldenBusTour will update its customers about the cancellation and shall not be held accountable for charges other than tour fees.
6b. Change in tour price will not affect any confirmed booking.
6c. Tour Operator can change the order of itinerary at any time without any notice.
8.Reach Departure location about 20 to 30 minutes before departure time. Unfortunately, no one will wait for you in case you get in late. The bus mostly has Bus Operator name and logo on it. Even if you are five minutes late and miss the bus then GoldenBusTours or Tour Operator will not be responsible. There will be no refund in this case. You will be charged 100% tour fee.
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