5-Day Calgary to Columbia Icefield, Bow Lake and Rocky Mountaineer Tour (Airport pickup)
Tour Code: GOL-CGY-079A
Duration: 5 Day(s) / 4 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
Tue,Fri (2025-10-01 To 2025-10-10)
Covering a variety of natural landscapes such as canyons, waterfalls, mountains, lakes and unique rock formations, you can experience the magnificent scenery of the Canadian Rockies in a short period of time.
Take the Banff Sulphur Mountain 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 small town of Banff freely and experience the local cultural characteristics, which perfectly combines the charm of nature and humanity.
Take a ride on the giant snowmobile "Icefield Explorer" and climb the world-famous ice field relic, the Columbia Icefield!
Check in at Peyto Lake and Bow Lake. The combination of Tiffany Blue and glaciers is refreshing!
Experience the famous Canadian train line - Rocky Mountaineer - through the Canadian Rockies!
[Silver Maple Train]
The single-story vaulted observation carriage has large glass windows that present a semi-panoramic view;
Enjoy breakfast and lunch (optional main course);
Savory snacks (excluding alcoholic beverages);
Intimate service, comfortable seats and accommodation arrangements.
Upgrade at your own expense [Jinfeng Train]
Double-decker vaulted observation carriage, offering exclusive panoramic views;
Specially set up luxurious dining cars, professional chefs carefully prepare delicious dishes and fine wines;
Enjoy breakfast and lunch as much as you want, and enjoy a variety of drinks and snacks at any time;
Professional carriage service staff and luxurious accommodation arrangements.
- Travel: Silver Maple Leaf train tickets and meals and service fees on the train.
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.
This morning we will depart from Calgary, 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:
Calgary → Icefields Parkway → Columbia Icefield Adventure－Columbia lcefield (120 mins, Ice Explorer) → Peyto Lake (30 mins) → Bow Lake (20 mins) → Town of Banff
Hotel：Elk + Avenue Hotel; Irwin's Mountain Inn; Red Carpet Inn 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.
In the morning, we'll meet at the hotel lobby and take a shuttle bus to the train station. Board the Rocky Mountaineer train from the mountain city of Banff to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia's interior. As you journey through the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies, you'll experience a series of spectacular scenery, including the Continental Divide, the Corkscrew Tunnel, Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass, and Craigellachie. Overnight in Kamloops.
Itinerary:
Banff → "Rocky Mountaineer" First Passage to the West Train Tour → Kamloops
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch served on the train
Special Note:
1. The departure time is based on the departure time on the train ticket. There is no tour guide on the train, and guests need to communicate in English by themselves.
Hotel: Kamloops Regular Hotel (Your hotel will be allocated by the train company upon your booking, usually a three-star hotel, and the train company will arrange the hotel pick-up and drop-off service.)
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.
It is a popular city which is located in British Columbia region. The city is located right at the place where both the south and north of Thompson Rivers meet each other. Hiking trails and resorts are the main attraction of the city.
The Rocky Mountains famous for its name Rockies is a popular tourist destination for recreational activities including hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, and mountaineering, mountain biking, skiing, and snowboarding.
Board the train around 07:35 am PT. Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’s journey you will again see the dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the interior, through the winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Today’s highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. After a full day of the train, you will arrive in Vancouver between 18:00 pm and 19:30 pm PT.
Itinerary:
Kamloops → "Rocky Mountaineer" Journey Through The Clouds Train Tour → Vancouver
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch served on the train
Notes:
1. There is no tour guide on the train, and guests need to communicate in English by themselves.
Hotel：Accent Inns Vancouver Airport; Hampton Inn by Hilton Vancouver Airport OR Similar.
Attractions
It is a popular city which is located in British Columbia region. The city is located right at the place where both the south and north of Thompson Rivers meet each other. Hiking trails and resorts are the main attraction of the city.
The Rocky Mountains famous for its name Rockies is a popular tourist destination for recreational activities including hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, and mountaineering, mountain biking, skiing, and snowboarding.
The seaport coastal city located on British Columbia’s Mainland is known as Vancouver. It secured fourth place as the most populous city in Canada. Making it world’s greenest city is the government’s future plan that would implement by 2020.
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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
Passengers will be picked up and dropped off at their chosen locations. (Please take notice of the 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 an 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. Airport pick up is available on this tour. The Tour Package price will not include Mandatory Tour Guide tips for Airport Pickup. Travel: Silver Maple Leaf train tickets and meals and service fees on the train.What's Excluded
Mandatory Fee: $65 for adults and $40 for children. Includes: Ice Explorer (excluding glass bridge).Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
Price Difference of Upgrade to GoldLeaf: $760 for everyone.
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 the itinerary will be changed based on it. Optional activities price may change or can be different as displayed on the website.
Though meals and drinks are not a part of the package the guide will arrange them upon request.
Telephone services, laundry services, Alcoholic drinks, and beverages are private room charges.
Travel insurance.
Additional personal expenditure.
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.
Note: Customers should not buy admission tickets or passes on their own and use them on this discounted tours. In case they do, they will have to arrange their own transport.
Attraction Prices
| Attractions | Adult | Child(2-11 yrs) | Senior(65+ yrs) |
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| Optional Meal Plan, CA | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Calgary Charm Half-Day, CA | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
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
- For guests who do not participate in the one-day tour, there is no drop-off service, and they need to leave the group by themselves
- If you choose VA1 Kindly book return flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) for domestic flights after 07:30 PM & international flight after 8:30 PM
- If you choose SM1 or WS1 Kindly book return flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) for domestic flights after 8:00 PM & international flight after 9:00 PM
- If you choose VJ1/VJ1A Kindly book return flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) for domestic flights after 09:30 PM & international flight after 10:30 PM
- If you choose (WWH) book return flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) for domestic flights after 04:00 PM & international flight after 5:00 PM.
- Other guests may take a shuttle to the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) between 07:00 AM-10:00 PM.
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 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.
Reservation, Booking & Redemption
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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. Final hotels booked may not be same as the one mentioned on the website.
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 for 3 travelers staying in 1 room.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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