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Product ID: 2711

Traffic Accident Liability
Complimentary bottled water and luggage tag
Gst
Air conditioned vehicle
Bilingual Tour Guide (English and Chinese)
Hotel accommodation for 2 nights as listed for one room only
NOTE: The sequence of itineraries are subject to change without prior notice
Admission for National Park
Service fee
Meals & All Personal Expenses such as laundry, phone & travel insurance.
Refunds for costs caused by force majeure
Optional activities with additional fees mentioned in the itinerary
All optional activities and meals must be purchased 7 days prior to the tour departure

3-Day Columbia Icefield & Jasper Tour from Calgary,airport pickup

Calgary, Canada

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72 hours

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English

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Calgary

Welcome to Calgary! Enjoy the dazzling mountain peaks, lush alpine meadows, blue-green lakes, dense forests, and abundant wild animals. Immerse yourself into the nature and enjoy local delicacies. Your choices of add-on activity [Guided/ Self-Guided City Tour (additional charges)] if you arrived in Calgary before 12:00PM.

Crowfoot Glacier

Attached to the Northeast side of the Crowfoot Mountain and overlooking the Bow Lake lies the Crowfoot Glacier. This huge mass of ice was named a century ago because its appearance resembled that of a three-toed crowfoot. Be sure to take lots of photos because the next time you visit Crowfoot Glacier, it might not look the same anymore!

Bow Lake

[Bow Lake], the lake is a bright turquoise color which is due to the glacial runoff from Bow Glacier. Historical Simpson's [Num-Ti-Jah] is located on the shores of Bow Lake at the foot of [Mount Jimmy Simpson].

Duration: 30 minutes

Icefields Parkway

Joining the hamlet of Lake Louise in Banff with the Town of Jasper in Jasper National Park is one of the most scenic highways in the world --- Icefields Parkway. Along the 230 km mountain road, every corner on the Icefields Parkway reveals another one of nature’s splendor, from the ancient glaciers and cascading waterfalls to the vivid colours of lakes and lush forests. Many stops along the Icefields Parkway deserve a stop.

Peyto Lake

Along the way, stop at [Peyto Lake] for its beautiful shape like a Maple (If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Waterflow Lake as an alternative attraction)

Duration: 20 minutes

Columbia Ice Field

[Columbia Icefield] is the largest ancient icefield in the Canadian Rockies. A ride on the [Ice Explorer] (additional charges) to explore [Athabasca Glacier]. Discover a different perspective of the remarkable scenery as you peer into what seems like the heart of the planet through a glass-bottomed [Skywalk] (additional charges). The [Columbia Icefields Skywalk] arches out away from the building approximately 280 m above the valley floor, offering an amazing mountainous view of [Sunwapta Valley] on either side of the skywalk and directly beneath you. (2 activity Sightseeing: 150 mins); You will have a lunch stop with [Western Lunch box](additional fee) here for 60 mins.

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Athabasca Falls

[Athabasca Falls] in Jasper National Park is not the highest or widest waterfall in the Canadian Rockies but it is the most powerful.

Duration: 30 minutes

Jasper National Park

Drive to [Town of Jasper], the simple folk style, vast space that makes us return to nature. [Jasper National Park] is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Medicine Lake

Medicine Lake, also known as “the lake that disappears” is located 20 km southeast of the town of Jasper. Medicine lake is a 7 km long narrow lake that is formed by the Maligne River. Interesting enough, the lake loses water as it flows. Why is that you may ask? When the water is on its way to merge with the Athabasca river, it reaches the medicine lake area, and pools up to form the Lake over the largest inaccessible limestone cave system.

Maligne Lake

22km long, the majestic Maligne Lake is the second-largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Discover the world-famous [Spirit Island] only accessible by boat, on a cruise that has been running for over 60 years in Jasper. The [Maligne Lake Cruise] (additional charges) was once declared the “Best Boat Cruise in Canada” by 8 million Reader Digest subscribers. (Seasonal/*Alternative attraction: Pyramid Lake, Patricia Lake *). [Spirit Island] The island is a spiritual place for the Stoney Nakoda First Nation, who believe mountains are physical representations of their ancestors. What is more, you can have[Maligne Lake Historical Chalet Buffet](additional fee,if less than 15pax for lunch booking, it may be replaced with a plate meal or self-choice lunch with soup, sandwich & dessert) (additional charge).

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Maligne Canyon

Get ready to explore Maligne Canyon, located 1.8 km past the Jasper exit. Maligne Canyon is the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park. You will not regret exploring this remarkable natural landmark by crossing six bridges built across several different points of the canyon. Every bridge gives you an all-new perspective of the canyon and are all photo taking opportunities you do not want to miss.

Duration: 30 minutes

Sasketchawan River Crossing

South of the Icefield Avenue, in addition to the beautiful scenery of the Rocky Mountains, the [Saskatchewan River Crossing] is an interesting place to stop for a short rest. This place was named [The Crossing] because back in the 19th century, travelers and fur traders would use this spot to cross the North Saskatchewan River on their way to the beautiful province of British Columbia.

Duration: 15 minutes

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
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a combined bus tour. Besides the regular Pickup and drop-off locations, additional points may be added to the tour.
The minimum number of travelers for this tour is 2 pax. In the event of insufficient travelers, Westar Travel reserves the right to cancel or change the itinerary.
The schedule and itinerary could be impacted by extreme weather and road conditions, while we may make necessary adjustments. We appreciate your understanding in case of any delays or changes.
Tour vehicles: Vehicles are arranged according to the number of people in a group. In a group up to 24 passengers, the driver will also be the tour guide. In a group of more than 24 passengers, an individual driver/tour guide will be provided.
If for any reason you need to leave our group during the trip, you must fill out a “Letter of Liability Release”, no exceptions.
Guests under 16 years old, must be accompanied by an adult (Age 18 or above).
If you have special needs (such as but not limited to: bed type, vegetarian options, high-chairs, etc.) please inform us at least 7 days before your trip. We will do our best to accommodate you, but there is no guarantee.
We require you to sign the disclaimer before participating in any optional winter activities; and highly recommend purchasing a travel insurance.
If you have a connecting flight after the tour, please ensure that your flight departs after 9:30 pm.（**Please understand that depending on the situation, your arrival time in Calgary may be adjusted **）
The North American Hotel Standard Room is equipped with one large bed or two standard beds. If you have a specific request for bed types, please inform us at the time of booking and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Please be sure to provide accurate flight information. Any inaccurate information provided resulting in errors for the pick-up service; the travel agency reserves the right to provide second transfer services with an additional charge or coordinate the next available pickup according to the availability