4-Day Calgary to Columbia Icefield, Lake Louise, Banff Town and Yoho National Park Tour (Airport Pickup)
Tour Code: GOL-CGY-059A
Duration: 4 Day(s) / 3 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
Mon, Thu & Sat
Covering a variety of natural landscapes such as canyons, waterfalls, mountains, lakes and unique rocks, experience the magnificent scenery of the Canadian Rockies in a short period of time.
Take the Banff Gondola at your own expense to enjoy a 360-degree view of Banff Town and enjoy a delicious lunch at your own expense.
Explore the Banff Town freely and experience the local cultural characteristics, which perfectly combines the charm of nature and humanity.
Ride the giant snowmobile "Icefield Explorer" and climb the world-famous icefield relic, the Columbia Icefield!
Visit Capeto Lake and Bow Lake. The combination of Tiffany Blue and glaciers is refreshing!
One-stop check-in at Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake, taking you to appreciate the unique scenery of lakes and mountains and experience the charming charm of the lakes!
The three glacial lakes are like natural gems left by God on earth, shining with strange brilliance, waiting for your exploration!
Strolling along the lakeside reflecting the Rocky Mountains, the snow-capped mountains in the distance are connected to the sky, as if you have entered a fairy tale wonderland on earth, making you linger!
1. Guests arriving at the national park during 06/20-09/02 in 2025 can enjoy a discount of USD$24.00 / CAD$30.00, which will be returned in cash on the last day of the trip by tour guide.
2. For those guests participated in the "buy 2 get 2 free" promotion, they cannot enjoy the discount.
Buy 2 Get 2 Free
Order Date/Departure Date: No limit
Notes:
1. When there is 4 guests in the same room, only the first 2 guests need to pay the tour fee.
2. The last 2 guests in the same room must pay for the mandatory fees, transportation surcharges, service fees, self-funded projects, etc.
- Minimum of 2 guests is required to be operated.
Itinerary
Calgary Airport Pickup Information:
1. Free airport pick-up flights at Calgary International Airport (YYC) on the day of group joining are: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 22:00. Upon arrival, please go to Gate 5 on the arrival level and wait for the pick-up arrangement (Suggested service fee USD $4.00/CAD 5.00/person).
2. Paid airport pick-up: You can book a private car for flights arriving between 07:00-23:00. The first 2 passengers are charged USD$75 (tax included)/CAD$90 (Canadian price excluding 5% GST), and each additional passenger is charged USD$15 (tax included)/CAD$20 (Canadian price excluding 5% GST). A maximum of 4 people are allowed in one order.
3. Guests whose flights arrive before 12:00 noon can join the Calgary Charm Half-Day Highlights Tour, which is a group of two people and guaranteed to depart! If you are unable to join the tour due to force majeure such as flight delays, no refund will be given.
Calgary Charm Half-Day Highlights Tour Itinerary (3 hours): Chinatown → Celebrity Landmark Central Library → Studio Bell (exterior) → National Music Centre (exterior) → Calgary Tower (exterior) → Peace Bridge → Prince's Island Park → River Café or shopping at famous stores such as The Core and Holt Renfrew on Stephen Avenue
Notes: It is requied to be booked in advance. Minimum of 2 guests is required to be operated.
Meeting point: 13:30: DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North, the tour will last a total of 3 hours (including transfers and guided tours).
Selling price: USD$15.00 / CAD$19.00/person (the fee does not include the driver-guide service fee: USD$8.00 / CAD10.00/person)
Welcome to Calgary to start a journey embracing nature. Here you can find dazzling peaks, lush alpine meadows, blue-green lakes, dense virgin forests and rich wildlife. You can integrate into nature, relax your body and mind, taste delicious food, leisurely enjoy the joy of blending with nature, and let life bloom between breaths.
Hotel: Sandman Hotel Calgary Airport; DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North; Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Center OR Similar.
Today we will visit many attractions in Banff National Park. You will first explore the spectacular Johnston Canyon and admire the charming waterfalls, then take the Banff Gondola, and enjoy your lunch while overlooking the magnificent scenery after reaching the top of the mountain; Then we will go to Lake Minnewanka, enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the lake, check in the Hoodoos, appreciate the unique structure of the rock, visit the Surprise Corner, and feel the spectacular fusion of lakes and mountains. Finally, we will return to the Town of Banff for free activities, experience the local culture and food, and then end this unforgettable journey with beautiful memories.
Itinerary:
Calgary → Banff National Park → Johnston Canyon (60mins) → Banff Gondola (Optional, 60mins) → Lake Minnewanka (30mins) → Hoodoos (15mins) → Surprise Corner (15mins) → Town of Banff (60mins)
Note: The Surprise Corner will be closed for maintenance from 09/08/2025-10/20/2025. During this period, the site will not be included in the itinerary on the day of the visit. We appreciate your understanding.
Due to the limited hotel resources in the Banff area, it is not possible to specify the room type. The hotel will randomly arrange a king-size bed room or a twin bed room based on the room availability on that day. Thank you for your understanding!
Hotel：Elk + Avenue Hotel; Irwin's Mountain Inn ; Red Carpet Inn; The Rundlestone Lodge; Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa or Similar.
Attractions
Banff Gondola is a vantage point atop Sulphur Mountain to get the magnificent view of six mountain ranges. The Gondola is open year-round and offers bird-eye view and summit walks.
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.
You can experience the spectacular beauty of Canadian Rock Mountains, glacial lakes, wildlife, hot springs and the best authentic art and cultural blend in the small town of Banff.
The Johnston Canyon is an absolute marvel of scenic beauty and is a tourist attraction. It is located in the well-known Banff National park. The source elevation of the area is 2500m
This morning we will depart from Banff, travel along the Icefield Parkway, take a giant snowmobile to the 300-meter-deep Athapascal Glacier, and personally experience the remains of the Second Ice Age. Then we headed to Peyto Lake, a glacial lake whose turquoise waters attract a large number of nature lovers and photography enthusiasts. Then we will go to Bow Lake, when the lake water melts in the summer, the lake water turns a dazzling blue, and the tranquil lake water is like a mirror, with the surrounding mountains reflected in it.
Itinerary:
Town of Banff → Icefields Parkway → Columbia Icefield Adventure－Columbia lcefield (120 mins, Ice Explorer) → Peyto Lake (30 mins) → Bow Lake (20 mins) → Town of Banff
Due to the limited hotel resources in the Banff area, it is not possible to specify the room type. The hotel will randomly arrange a king-size bed room or a twin bed room based on the room availability on that day. Thank you for your understanding!
Hotel：Elk + Avenue Hotel; Irwin's Mountain Inn ; Red Carpet Inn; The Rundlestone Lodge; Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa or Similar.
Attractions
You can experience the spectacular beauty of Canadian Rock Mountains, glacial lakes, wildlife, hot springs and the best authentic art and cultural blend in the small town of Banff.
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.
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.
Today we will first go to Lake Louise Village, which is surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains and quiet forests. It is an ideal place to enjoy rest and food. You can arrange lunch flexibly according to your personal preferences. Then we will go to Lake Louise, known as the "Rocky Mountain Sapphire", to experience the tranquility and beauty. Afterwards, we will visit Moraine Lake, a glacial lake at an altitude of 1,885 meters. We will then go to Yoho National Park to check out the Natural Bridge, a "natural bridge" shaped like a bridge by erosion. Finally, we will go to Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park. As the name suggests, the water of Emerald Lake shows different shades of green under different light, which cannot hide its beauty.
During the period from early June to mid-October when Moraine Lake is open, the itinerary is:
Banff → Banff National Park → Lake Louise Village (Optional Lunch) → Lake Louise (90 mins) → Moraine Lake (45mins) → Yoho National Park → Natural Bridge (15mins) → Emerald Lake (20mins) → Banff/Calgary
When Moraine Lake is not open, the itinerary is:
Banff → Banff National Park → Lake Louise Village (Optional Lunch) → Lake Louise (90 mins) → Vermillion Lake (15 mins) → Yoho National Park → Natural Bridge (15mins) → Emerald Lake (20mins) → Banff/Calgary
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Though attractions are optional but you have to at least take 2 attractions.
Pricing
What's Included
Depending on group size it can be either a driver and Guide or a driver guide.
Passengers will be picked up and dropped off at their chosen locations. (Please take notice of locations and times of pick up)
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
Optional Activity Banff Gondola: Aldult: $56.50 and for Child (6-15): $36.50. The Canadian dollar price does not include the federal service tax 5% GST. Due to the limited resources of the Banff Gondola, it is recommended that you pay in advance to ensure the resources. The inventory is limited and first come first served.This price is a prepaid discount price. If you do not book in advance, there will be no guarantee of a seat on site and the price will be based on the on-site selling price. Please understand that the resources cannot be cancelled or rescheduled after they are successfully booked.
Mandatory Fee: $65 for Adults and Seniors and $40 for Children. Includes: Ice Explore (excluding Clacier Skywalk) Canadian dollar price quote does not include 5% GST
Mandatory Fee: $16 Per Person Included: Moraine Lake permit Fee Canadian dollar prices do not include 5% federal service tax GST.
Calgary Charm Half Day Tour: $15 Per Person
Fares for air travel and transport from home to and from the location chosen for pick-up.
Expenditure for personal purposes.
Airport Pickup Service Charges $15/person.
Fee for all Optional Activities and entrance is 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 the itinerary will be changed based on it. Optional activities price may change or can be different as displayed on the website.
A minimum of $15 service fee per passenger per day is not included in the price of the tour package. 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. 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 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 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Banff Gondola, AB | $56.50 | $36.50 | $56.50 |
| Calgary Charm Half-Day, CA | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Optional Meal Plan 2, CA | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
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.
Activities are optional though, but each customer has to participate in 2 activities at least. No city pass allowed. Some attractions are mandatory. Each customer has to take part in them and have to pay for them in cash.
Departure Location
Departure Location
Return Location
- Kindly book your flight from from Calgary International Airport (YYC) 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6W5. at 9:30 PM.
- 2120 16th Avenue Northeast (CalgaryNortheast: DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North) T2E 1L4 Calgary, Canada (BM1、YYC3) before 10/16/2025 and for (BF1) will be used before 11/01/2025.
- 333 Banff Ave, Banff, (Banff: Elk + Avenue Hotel) Banff, AB T1L 1B1, Canada (BM1,YYC3) before 10/16/2025 and for (BF1) will be used before 11/01/2025.
- 2801 Bow Valley Trail (Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre), AB T1W 3A2, Canmore.
- 25 Hopewell Way Northeast (Calgary Airport Hotels: Sandman Hotel Calgary Airport) T3J 4V7 Calgary, Canada (BM1、YYC3) before 10/16/2025 and for (BF1) will be used before 11/01/2025.
- 4th Ave SE (Calgary Downtown: bus stop in front of Harry Hays Building (opposite Delta Calgary Downtown hotel) Calgary, Canada (BM1,YYC3) before 10/16/2025 and for (BF1) will be used before 11/01/2025
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 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 policy for free guests:
⇒ If the paid guests join the tour and the third & fourth guests in the same room who join the tour for free, request to cancel their seats more than 9 days before departure, they can enjoy free cancellation without paying any penalty.
⇒ If the paid guests join the tour and the third and fourth guests in the same room who join the tour for free cancel within 9 days before departure, or NO SHOW on a tour day, We will charge a penalty for each guest who cancels, the penalty amount is 50% of the original price of a room for two people.
⇒ For temporary cancellations within 9 days before departure without paying the fine, or if there is a NO SHOW on the tour day we will collect the above fine amount on-site from the first and second guests on the tour day, If the guest of the same order refuses to pay, it will be regarded as unpaid group payment, and our company has the right to cancel all reservations for the order.
Cancellation charges for paid guests:
⇒ 32 days or more prior to departure, 10% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ 16 to 31 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ Within 15 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.
Reservation, Booking & Redemption
Terms & Conditions
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You are advised to carefully read through and understand these Terms & Conditions before making your booking.
Tour Confirmation
You will get an email immediately once you place an order. Tour Confirmation usually takes 2, 3 days except for urgent order. Urgent orders can be confirmed in a day or even few hours, but we can’t assure success in these cases. On fewer occasions, some of the others may require a longer period of time for confirmation. You are advised not to book airline tickets unless you have received the confirmation.
E-Ticket (Mandatory to be on bus)
Your e-ticket includes complete operator information such as local telephone numbers at your destination. You are required to print the e-tickets and bring them along with you on the trip. They will be needed as proof of purchase.
Changes in Booking
You may incur a fee for any revisions or alterations made to the reservation when the booking has already been confirmed. Cancellation fees may be applied to things such as name changes or corrections. They may also apply to tour date changes or tour itinerary changes. Please note that no departure changes are permitted 72 hours before departure.
Changes in Tour Itinerary
We are continuously striving to improve tour itineraries and features. In the event of unforeseen circumstances that are beyond the control, we do reserve the right to vary the itineraries and to substitute hotels. Duplicate departures may operate during certain peak periods, sometimes in reverse order. As such, hotels may vary from those included on the itinerary pages.
Reschedule
If you want to reschedule your tour (change the departure date or choose a different tour) then a reschedule fees may be applied. No reschedule request will be entertained within 15 days before the departure date.
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.
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.
Responsibility
3. Before booking any tour make sure to go through every detail like tour itinerary, tour price, cancellation policy, reschedule and refund policies. Tour Guide will be Chinese and English or it can only be chinese based on the group size.
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.
5.Make sure to provide a valid phone number so we can reach you in the case of any emergency.
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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