Day 1 Yellowknife
Day 2 Yellowknife
Day 3 Yellowknife
Day 4 Yellowknife - Calgary (1268 km)
Day 5 Banff National Park - Banff Town
Day 6 Banff National Park - Jasper National Park - Jasper (214 km)
Day 7 Jasper - Banff (257 km)
Day 8 Banff National Park - Yoho National Park - Calgary (253 km)
Day 1:
Yellowknife
**We will arrange pick up service upon your arrival
Fly into Yellowknife, a well-know city for Aurora viewing in Canada. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. Tonight, you will enjoy hot coffee, tea and snacks while viewing Aurora. The Northern Lights are the result of collisions between gaseous particles in he Earth's atmosphere with charged particles released from the sun's atmosphere. "Aurora borealis", the lights of the northern hemisphere, means "dawn of the north". In Roman myths, Aurora was the goddess of the dawn. Many cultural groups have legends about the lights. Many beliefs around the northern lights see the phenomena as a good omen.
Tonight, our guide will take you to see the aurora between lakeside (from 09:30PM to 01:30AM).
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Yellowknife, NT
Yellowknife is the capital and largest city of Canada's Northwest Territories. It sits on the Great Slave Lake, not far south of the Arctic Circle. It draws visitors for its amazing views of the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights.
Aurora Borealis Viewing
Aurora Borealis (also called the Northern Lights) is a natural phenomenon where atmosphere emits colorful, bright lights that swirl and dance across the sky.
Day 2:
Yellowknife
During day time, take a city tour (about 2 hours) to explore Yellowknife, the capital and the only city, as well as the largest community in the Northwest Territories:
[Pilot Monument]
Located high up on "The Rock" in Old Town surrounded by history, islands, boats, floatplanes and water. It is dedicated to the bush pilots and engineers who lives were lost as they flew the skies of the Northwest Territories during the 1920s and 30s. The Bush Pilots transported supplies and people to remote villages, mining camps and oil operations. The engineers mapped out rivers, lakes and mountain passages.
[The Legislature]
The first permanent home for the government of the Northwest Territories.
[The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre]
This centre produces exhibitions that tell stories about the land, people, and history of the Northwest Territories.
[The Visitor Centre]
Where you can find information and collect your very own city of Yellowknife pin.
Next, you can take an optional tour to Cameron Falls for hiking (about 3 hours) - this moderate adventure with some elevation hiking over rocks before arriving at a lookout overlooking a 17-meter waterfall, river and canyon (includes transfers)
After dinner, start your Aurora viewing journey (from 21:30PM to 01:30AM).
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Yellowknife, NT
Yellowknife is the capital and largest city of Canada's Northwest Territories. It sits on the Great Slave Lake, not far south of the Arctic Circle. It draws visitors for its amazing views of the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights.
Aurora Borealis Viewing
Aurora Borealis (also called the Northern Lights) is a natural phenomenon where atmosphere emits colorful, bright lights that swirl and dance across the sky.
Day 3:
Yellowknife
Free at your leisure during the daytime. You can join optional tours or explore the city by yourself. Tonight around 21:30PM, start your Aurora viewing tour. Return to hotel around 01:30AM.
During the day time, you can join the optional tour to Great Slave Lake (including lunch), the 2nd largest lake in Canada, as well as the deepest lake (deepest at 614 meters)
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Yellowknife, NT
Yellowknife is the capital and largest city of Canada's Northwest Territories. It sits on the Great Slave Lake, not far south of the Arctic Circle. It draws visitors for its amazing views of the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights.
Aurora Borealis Viewing
Aurora Borealis (also called the Northern Lights) is a natural phenomenon where atmosphere emits colorful, bright lights that swirl and dance across the sky.
Yellowknife Ice Fishing
Head out onto the frozen waters off the shore of Yellowknife to experience ice fishing, which doesn't even seem possible! Make sure to dress warmly.
Duration: Approx. 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Day 4:
Yellowknife - Calgary (1268 km)
We will take bus to Yellowknife airport for flight to Calgary. (Flight tickets not included.)
After arrival in Calgary we will transfer to hotel for checkin. Airport pickup service is available, please see "Departure and Return" for details. Our tour guide will meet you @ Arrival Level 1, information centre near Exit.7.
You can spend your rest time at leisure or join in our optional activities (only available for guests arrived before 12:00pm): Calgary City Tour (3 hrs), Heritage Park Tour (only available before Sep 5) (3.5 hrs), Crosslron Mills Outlets (5 hrs), Calgary Zoo.
Day 5:
Banff National Park - Banff Town
Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Meal Plan|Dinner: Excluded
We will visit Banff Sulphur Mountain, ride Gondola, appreciate Johnston Canyon, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and Hoodoos. Later we will visit Banff Town and spend the night there. We can also choose to take the add-on optional photography tour at your own expense.
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Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Sulphur Mountain
This mountain in Banff National Park is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. There is a gondola that takes you nearly to the summit, which is perched at 8,041 feet.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Banff Gondola
This unique cable-car ride takes visitors to Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park to the top of Sulphur Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Atop the mountain there are many viewing areas, a long boardwalk, and two small museums.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Johnston Creek
Johnston Creek is the one of most famous sights in Banff National Park. Known for its walking trail throughout the year. *Free Crampons are provided for Winter itinerary
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
Bow Falls
The Bow Falls are a 30-foot-high, 100-foot wide waterfall just outside the city of Banff. The falls are popular with tourists because they are just a short walk from the town and can be reached on foot from most hotels.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Surprise Corner
This scenic viewpoint in Banff National Park, though unmarked, is locally known as the best place to get views of the famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the beautiful scenery that surrounds it.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Hoodoos
Hoodoos are intriguing geological formations that rise like thin towers from rocky terrain. Those in Alberta's Banff National Park are no exception. They hover like tall spires above the wilderness of this vast area.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Day 6:
Banff National Park - Jasper National Park - Jasper (214 km)
Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Meal Plan|Dinner: Excluded
Today we will pass Icefield Parkway, visit attractions Bow Lake, Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk, Ice Explorer and Athabasca Falls. Stay overnight in Jasper.
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Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Bow Lake
A small lake in western Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Bow River, in the Canadian Rockies, at an altitude of 1920 m. It is one of the lakes that line the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park and Jasper National Park.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Columbia Icefield
The Columbia Icefield in the northern part of Banff National Park covers an area of about 200 square miles in the Canadian Rockies. The Icefield feeds eight major glaciers in the area, including Athabasca Glacier and Dome Glacier.
Closed before May-5th and after Thanksgiving (October), will be replaced by Minnewanka Lake & Two Jack Lake.
Duration: Approx. 3 Hours 30 Minutes
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Jasper National Park, AB
Offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.
Athabasca Falls
A powerful, picturesque waterfall, Athabasca Falls is not known so much for the height of the falls (23 metres), as it is known for its force due to the large quantity of water falling into the gorge.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Glacier Skywalk
Visitors to the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre in Jasper National Park are treated to something new for the Glacier Skywalk. Modeled after the Grand Canyon Skywalk, this horseshoe-shaped bridge lets guests walk out over the cliffside glacier.
Closed before May-5th and after Thanksgiving. (October)
Icefields Parkway
One of Canada's national treasures and most rewarding destinations. Stretching 232km through the heart of Canadian Rockies World Heritage Site, this world-class journey offers access to a vast wilderness of pristine mountain lakes, ancient glaciers and broad sweeping valleys
Day 7:
Jasper - Banff (257 km)
Breakfast: Included (Included in Admission fees)|Lunch: Meal Plan (Asian Cuisine)|Dinner: Excluded
Today we will visit Maligne Lake, Maligne Canyon, Peyto Lake and Crowfoot Glacier.
Guests can choose to take Maligne Lake Cruise. During the trip, we will pass by Medicine Lake and make a short stop at The Crossing. We will spend the night in Banff hotel.
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Jasper National Park, AB
Offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.
Maligne Canyon
Maligne Canyon is a natural feature located in the Jasper National Park near Jasper, Alberta, Canada. Eroded out of the Palliser Formation, the canyon measures over 50 metres (160 ft) deep. Popular for sightseeing and exploration, the area contains waterfalls, stream outlets, birds and plant life.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Maligne Lake
This amazing lake and the scenery surrounding it is one of the most-photographed areas in the world. It is beloved for its crystalline waters, the surrounding mountains, and Spirit Island. The area is home to many animals, including caribou.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 40 Minutes
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Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Peyto Lake
Peyto Lake in Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park is known for its stunning aqua-blue coloration. It can be best seen from a viewing point just off the Icefield Parkway; this is considered one of the best views in Canada.
If Peyto Lake closed, visit Waterfowl Lake instead.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Crowfoot Glacier
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.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Day 8:
Banff National Park - Yoho National Park - Calgary (253 km)
Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Meal Plan (Fairmont Cheatau Lake Louise Deluxe Lunch)|Dinner: Excluded
We will visit Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Ten Peaks Valley and pass Spiral Tunnel. Afterwards, we will arrive in Yoho National Park to visit Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge. Later we will arrive in Calgary for return flight.
**Moraine Lake open from (mid-May or June to Early Oct). If closed, it will be replaced by the Vermillion Lake
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Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Lake Louise
Lake Louise is a glacial lake in Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park. The lake is known for its vibrant blue-green coloration, which comes from rock flour carried into the lake by the water of the nearby melting glaciers.
Duration: Approx. 2 Hours
Moraine Lake
This glacial lake in Banff National Park's Valley of the Ten Peaks has a brilliant bright blue color due to rock flour that runs into its water. This beautiful and famous lake has appeared in advertisements the world over.
*Moraine Lake open from (Late May or early June to early Oct). If closed, it will be replaced by the Vermillion Lake.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
Valley of the Ten Peaks
A region located in Banff National Park, this area is so named because the ten summits of the mountain range in the distance are clearly visible. It is an open valley area that also includes Moraine Lake.
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Yoho National Park, BC
These are the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Towering rockwalls, spectacular waterfalls and soaring peaks earn the park its name.
Emerald Lake
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
Natural Bridge
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
Rockies Area Optional Activity Introduction
Rockies Optional Activity - Banff Gondola:
Excellent view: overlooking the beautiful scenery of Banff Town, a hurdle of Rocky Mountains and the town near the town from the heights. High-altitude experience: Two-kilometer high-altitude experience, not to be missed.
*If not joining this activity, you will be self-exploring at the Banff Sulphur Mountain gondola base
Rockies Optional Activity - Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer & Skywalk:
The Columbia Icefield Adventure reveals the most unique attraction in the Canadian Rockies. Massive Brewster Ice Explorers, specially designed for glacial travel, take passengers on a remarkable excursion onto the surface of the Athabasca Glacier. Then, Walk on a cliff-edged walkway, high above the Sunwapta Valley on the Columbia Icefield Skywalk.
*If not joining this activity, you will be self-explorering at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre or walk to the bottom of the glacier at your own risk
Rockies Optional Activity - Maligne Lake Cruise:
Maligne Lake Boat Tours introduce you to the azure-blue waters and majestic scenery of Maligne Lake. You can take the 90-minute cruise to Spirit Island, named the âBest Boat Tour in Canadaâ by Readerâs Digest, or specialty cruises like the Through the Lens cruise for photographers. Guided fishing tours are also available, along with canoe and kayak rentals, hiking trails, afternoon tea at the historic Maligne Lake Chalet, and dining at The View restaurant.
If not joining this activity, you will be self-exploring the Maligne Lake (trail available)
Rockies Optional Evening Activity: Banff Photo + Wildlife Night Tour (This is an optional tour in the evening)
It will take you to the famous photography spots in Banff area. The journey start with the visit of wild animals. follow by the famous sunset of Vermillion Lake, and end with the beautiful view of Banff Town under the night sky. Experienced guides will share photography skills and provide assistance to help you leave beautiful memories.
*Tour start half hour before sunet at Banff National Park. Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours; return to banff hotel after the tour.
*If not joining this activity, you will have free time at your leisure in the evening
**Itinerary Sequence
Please also note the itinerary sequence listed above will be changed based on the actual arrival date. Some attractions will be replaced with others when they are closed for the seasonal reasons
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