Winter Semi-Guided 7-Day Tour VIA Rail from Calgary to Vancouver

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Calgary (Airport pick-up or Self-Check in) - Free day
1 stop
1
Calgary
Welcome to Calgary! Your adventure begins here in Calgary, gateway to the Canadian Rockies. Snow-capped peaks, lush alpine meadows, turquoise lakes, dense forests, and diverse wildlife await your discovery. Immerse yourself in nature, relax body and mind, enjoy local cuisine, and embrace the serenity of this mountain paradise. This itinerary includes airport pick-up service. Please provide your flight information at least 3 days in advance. Free Airport Pick-up Service: Each booking is entitled to one complimentary airport pick-up service from Calgary International Airport (YYC) on the tour start date only. Multiple pick-ups can be arranged with an additional fee. 1.Free Pick-up Time: 07:30 - 21:30. The last guide pick-up departs at 20:00. the last hotel shuttle pick-up departs at 21:30. If you miss these, guests must make their own way to the hotel.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Calgary - Johnston Canyon Upper Falls - Banff Town-Bow Falls - Surprise Corner- Banff Gondola -Banff
7 stops
2
Calgary
Your adventure begins as our expert guide warmly welcomes you at your Calgary hotel and drives you into the heart of Banff. With a friendly smile and extensive local knowledge, they’ll make sure you feel comfortable and excited from the very start!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
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As Banff National Park’s most popular hiking destination, you won’t want to miss Johnston Canyon. Johnston Canyon is carved into the limestone bedrock from thousands of years of water erosion. On this hike, you will be immersed into a beautiful scene of overhanging canyon walls, waterfalls, and lush forest. Every moment at Johnston Canyon is a memory as you explore depths and different perspectives of the beautiful gorge.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Banff Avenue
Banff is a town within Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. Banff is a resort town and one of Canada's most popular tourist destinations. Known for its mountainous surroundings and hot springs, it is a destination for outdoor sports and extensive hiking, biking, scrambling and skiing. Note : Lunch Stop
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
5
Bow Falls
Located 2.7 km from the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is Bow Falls. The astounding scene and the powerful sound of aqua green water crashing over limestone is truly a remarkable experience. The bow falls is a shallow but wide waterfall on the bow river. Several Hollywood films of the 1950s were filmed here! Famous Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe once was swept over the bow falls as they filmed for “River of No Return.”
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
The Surprise corner is named after its spectacular views of the majestic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel that is cozily nestled at the heart of a dense forest with the beautiful Sulphur Mountain as a backdrop. This beautiful scene is elevated with Bow River cascading down into the Bow Falls as a foreground. The magnificent scene at Surprise Corner will make you feel as if you have travelled into a fairytale story.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
7
Banff Gondola
The Banff Gondola offers outstanding panoramic views of the town of Banff and the Canadian Rockies from 7486ft (2281m). Enjoy the 8 minute ride to the top of the world where there are dining options, hiking trails, and observation decks at the summit of Sulphur Mountain for your maximum viewing pleasure. Note :Optional Add-on Activity Winter Banff Gondola
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
8
Banff Avenue
As the day's adventure wraps up, our team will comfortably return you to your accommodation in Banff Town, allowing you to relax and reflect on the unforgettable experiences of the day.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Banff - Marble Canyon - Yoho National Park - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge - Lake Louise - Banff Town - Banff
8 stops
9
Banff
Get ready for another exciting day filled with unforgettable views and experiences! Our team will meet you at your hotel lobby, ready to kick off another incredible adventure in the heart of the Rockies.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Marble Canyon
There are 7 bridges in Marble Canyon that you can hike on it, walking in a zigzag pattern on the deep limestone canyon and the winding creek below. The canyon is the junction of Tocum Creek and Suzaku River. Fossils of Cambrian soft-bodied creatures millions of years ago were found here, which is quite magnificent.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
11
Emerald Lake
One of the most admired destinations in Yoho National Park is Emerald Lake. This gorgeous emerald coloured lake is a result of the light refracting the deposit of rock flour in the lake. Emerald Lake is surrounded by the President Range that forms a natural amphitheater with towering forested banks. If you look carefully, you might be able to spot some really cool wildlife such as marmots, bald eagle, bears, loons, and the occasional moose!
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
12
Natural Bridge
Stop at the Natural Bridge along the way and admire the Kicking Horse River as it carves a path through ancient rock. You can view the incredible natural formation from different perspectives at vantage points with interpretive displays that tell you about interesting facts about Natural Bridge. This beautiful scenery is enhanced with the scenic mountains and lush forests in the background.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
13
NOTE : Including Lunch Stop OPTIONAL Add-on Meal : Lake Louise Village Asian/Western Set Lunch
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
14
If there is only one place you can go while you are in the Canadian Rockies, you must visit Lake Louise. Also named “Jewel of the Rockies,” this world famous turquoise lake draws millions of visitors every year. This gorgeous alpine lake is embellished with Victoria Glacier as the backdrop. The rugged peaks and glaciers behind the lake makes the scenery of the lake seem as if it were a carefully designed painting.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
15
Banff Avenue
Banff is a town within Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. Banff is a resort town and one of Canada's most popular tourist destinations. Known for its mountainous surroundings and hot springs, it is a destination for outdoor sports and extensive hiking, biking, scrambling and skiing.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
16
Banff Avenue
As the day's adventure wraps up, our team will comfortably return you to your accommodation in Banff Town, allowing you to relax and reflect on the unforgettable experiences of the day.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Banff - Peyto Lake - Bow Lake - Lake Louise Village - Vermilion Lakes - Lake Minnewanka - Two Jack Lake - Banff
8 stops
17
Banff Avenue
Get ready for another exciting day filled with unforgettable views and experiences! Our team will meet you at your hotel lobby, ready to kick off another incredible adventure in the heart of the Rockies.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
18
ocated 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.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
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Bow Lake
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!
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
20
Lunch Stop at Lake Louise Village. There are convenience stores, cafés, and restaurants for you to choose from for lunch.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
21
Vermilion Lakes
In the winter, you might get lucky and see the magical Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) lighting up the night sky. When the waters of the Vermillion Lakes freeze over, there is a period of time where you have the opportunity to see the beauty of bubble layers in the ice. The shapes are frozen methane bubbles, which form when microbes consume dead organic matter on the bottom of the lake.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
22
Lake Minnewanka
Located 15 minutes east of Banff is Lake Minnewanka, the largest and deepest glacial lake in Banff National Park, reaching a depth of 142 meters. Its name comes from the Indian Stoneni family, which means "water spirit.” This stunning aqua blue lake is surrounded by beautiful mountain peaks and unique rocks by the shoreline.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
23
Two Jack Lake
The beautiful and tranquil Two Jack Lake is accessible by a 3.2 km loop trail that is perfect for hikers of all skill levels. In the summer, the two red lounge chairs on the lakeshore contrast with the emerald green lake. The vivid blue lake is backdropped with a stunning mountain and lush forest. It is a very photogenic destination, and it is a trendy place for many photographers and hikers who want to see a vibrant sunset.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
24
Banff Avenue
As the day's adventure wraps up, our team will comfortably return you to your accommodation in Banff Town, allowing you to relax and reflect on the unforgettable experiences of the day.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Banff - Icefields Parkway - Jasper (No Westar tour guide service on this day, it is a self-guided tour)
1 stop
25
Banff
Itinerary: Morning at Leisure → 14:30 PM Meet at the Hotel Lobby for the Banff to Jasper Intercity Bus → Icefields Parkway (Approx. 4 hours ) → 18:45 PM Arrive in Jasper Check out of your hotel by 11:00 am and feel free to leave your luggage at the front desk & return to the hotel lobby to await the intercity bus to Jasper. You’ll arrive in Jasper by approximately 18:45 PM, where the winter snow adds a magical, fairy-tale atmosphere. Notes: 1. There will be no tour guide services for this day as it is a self-guided itinerary. If you need assistance, feel free to contact the service number provided in your Tour Confirmation. 2.The intercity bus will arrive at your hotel between 14:30 PM and 14:45 PM. Please be at the lobby at least 15 minutes prior to departure. The driver will check your name before boarding. Luggage Policy: Free Luggage Allowance: 1 piece of checked luggage (23kg) 1 piece of carry-on luggage (7kg) 1 personal item (such as a laptop bag or small clothing bag)
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Jasper - VIA National Rail (No Westar tour guide service on this day, it is a self-guided tour)
1 stop
26
Jasper Train Station Address: Jasper Station, 607 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0 Itinerary: 8:00 AM Arrive at Jasper Train Station → 9:00 AM Train departs → Jasper to Vancouver VIA Rail (approx. 23.5 hours travel time) → Next day 8:00 AM Arrive at Vancouver Pacific Station Important Notes: There will be no tour guide provided for this day as it is a self-guided itinerary. For assistance, please contact the service number listed in your Tour Confirmation. The train departs at 9:00 AM, so please arrive at least 90 minutes early to check-in and check your luggage (bring a valid ID and your VIA Rail e-ticket for boarding). Meals (based on your class of service): Economy Class: No meals included, but snacks and light meals are available for purchase onboard. Travel Tip: To avoid schedule conflicts (e.g., flights or pre-booked tours), please avoid scheduling important activities upon arrival as train delays can sometimes affect your plans.
Admission ticket free
Day 7
VIA National Rail - Vancouver (No Westar tour guide service on this day, it is a self-guided tour)
1 stop
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Arrive at Pacific Central Station in Vancouver at approximately 8:00 AM local time. Welcome to Vancouver! Upon arrival, the tour concludes and participants are free to continue their travels independently.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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