3 Day Rockies Tour, travel Banff & Columbia Icefield from Calgary
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3 Day Rockies Tour, travel Banff & Columbia Icefield from Calgary
By Westar Travel Ltd
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Ages 0-88, max of 50 per group
Duration: 3 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Chinese, English
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- Hotel accommodations for 2 nights as listed for one room only
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bilingual Tour Guide (English and Chinese)
- Traffic Accident Liability
- Admission for National Park
- NOTE: The sequence of the itineraries are subject to change without prior notice
- Service fee
- Complimentary bottled water and luggage tag
- Entry/Admission - Hoodoos Trail
- Entry/Admission - Bow Falls
- Entry/Admission - Surprise Corner
- Entry/Admission - Johnston Canyon
- Entry/Admission - Bow Lake
What's not included- 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
- Entry/Admission - Banff
- Entry/Admission - Banff
- Entry/Admission - Columbia Ice Field
- Start:Traveller pickup offered.
- Calgary International Airport, 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6W5, CanadaUpon arrival, please proceed to the 【Westar Service Counter】located at Gate 5 on the Arrivals Level to confirm your pick-up information.
Pickup details- Upon arrival, please proceed to the 【Westar Service Counter】located at Gate 5 on the Arrivals Level to confirm your pick-up information. Complimentary Airport Pick Services. Your choice from 10:00/ 12:00/ 14:00/ 16:00/ 18:00/ 20:00/ 22:00.
Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Calgary Intl Airport, 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 6Z8 Canada
End:- Option 1Elk + Avenue Hotel, 333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B1, Canada
- Option 2Delta Hotels Calgary Downtown, 209 4 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0C6, Canada
- Option 3Calgary International Airport, 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6W5, Canada
- Option 4Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, 1316 33 St NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6B6, Canada
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 180217P20- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- 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 international flight after the tour, please ensure that your flight departs after 10:30 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
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travellers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 180217P20
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Arrive Calgary - Airport pick up
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- FarAway3169560 contributions“Book at your own risk”“Book at your own risk” When there is a problem, this company will try to hide it. That’s not a good sign of a tour company. Our tour was supposed to take us from Banff to Jasper and then stay a night in Jasper. But it didn’t happened as they probably overbooked. So some of us (about 20-30) were left stranded with drastically changed itinerary. We only knew of the changed itinerary on the day itself even though we booked months ahead. For example, they just make up an itinerary to tour some places in Banff, then travel about 2 hours to Calgary hotel for the night. Very early next morning about 7 am, travel another 2 hours back to Banff to continue the tour. Could they have put us up in Banff hotels and allow us to enjoy the night in Banff? They could but it would incur extra expenses. A good service oriented company would do that. After all they are the one at fault. I mean problems happened. But how a company solve them tells you much about them.Written 1 November 2024
- Expedition6729570 contributionsBanff tour from CalgaryHad a great tour of Banff with this company! The tour was well organized and we saw many beautiful places each day. Our guide Lisa was very knowledgeable, gave great information about each place, and made sure the group was well taken care of during the tour. Thank you Lisa for making our trip great!Written 29 October 2024
- xiangyuq20240 contributionsGood travel in Calgaryit is a nice trip this year! 来自中国的我在异国他乡体验到了宾至如归的vibe,司机开车平稳,每日的酒店和次日的new tour交接顺畅,有问题也会及时回应并解决。导游小姐姐Stella和蔼可亲,无微不至,热心帮忙拍照,讲解简洁明了,声音温柔,耐心又细致。希望以后在加拿大卡城或者中国沈阳与你再次相遇。Written 24 October 2024
- floraw4030 contributionsChaotic ManagementI am writing to express my profound disappointment and dissatisfaction with the recent travel experience I had with Westar. As a customer who has previously enjoyed your services, I am disheartened to find that the quality of your operations has deteriorated to such an extent. Lack of Responsibility: It has come to my attention that your company has been operating with a severe lack of responsibility. The staff's indifference to customer concerns and the absence of a proactive approach to problem-solving have been alarming. This is particularly evident in the way your representatives handled the recent itinerary changes without any prior notice or consideration for the inconvenience caused to the travelers. Chaotic Management: The management of the tour was disorganized and chaotic. There was a lack of clear communication and coordination among the staff, leading to confusion and delays. This not only affected the overall experience but also raised concerns about the safety and well-being of the travelers. Unilateral Itinerary Changes: The most distressing aspect of my experience was the arbitrary and unilateral changes made to the itinerary. Without any consultation or consideration for the preferences of the travelers, we have to take 3 hours bus tour back to Calgary which is waste of time and so tired.Written 8 October 2024
- Companion615536069500 contributions"A Perfect First-Time Banff Experience – Grateful to Lisa and Westar Travel""It was a very pleasant trip. After my mother-in-law and wife flew from Shanghai to Toronto, I arranged for them to visit Banff National Park. Since it was their first time traveling to Banff, they were filled with various concerns and worries before the trip. Unfortunately, I couldn’t accompany them due to work commitments. However, all their concerns were completely relieved after they met Lisa, the tour guide from Westar Travel. Lisa, upon learning about their concerns, took great care of my wife and mother-in-law throughout the entire trip. Knowing that my mother-in-law is a professional photography enthusiast, she made special arrangements for them to sit at the front of the bus. Since it was their first time in Banff, Lisa also provided them with detailed explanations of the sights and shared interesting stories whenever time permitted. After the trip, my wife and mother-in-law couldn’t stop praising Lisa for her excellent service. Many thanks to Lisa and Westar Travel; we will definitely choose this travel agency again for our next visit to Banff."Written 7 October 2024
- 613liloud0 contributionsBanff is a AMAZINGIt was a great tour!! Really enjoyed it, spectacular views and Simon was super nice and funny. You have a good amount of time for Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. I would have loved a bit more time at the Emerald Lake but other than that I 100% recommend this tour!Written 29 September 2024
- 25countriestosee0 contributionsRelaxing way to see the areaLast minute booking, as I had planned to drive, but this was so much more relaxing. Our tour guide was wonderful, getting us last minute tickets up the Gondola when we arrived. Very informative and excellent stops and timing.Written 26 September 2024
- DanHenz0 contributionsNice tour and great driverBeautiful views at each stop. The bus driver was courteous and knowledgeable and told us about the history of the area and pointed out sights along the way. I would book with them again. It was a very nice trip.Written 13 September 2024
- carneymaureen0 contributionsShould I do a bus tour?First time using a bus tour to visit Banff. Wanted to go to several places but just had one day to do it. Our tour was well organized and kept to their timetable. Both our guide and bus driver were extremely friendly and helpful. Our guide’s insights added depth to the experience. Enjoyed all the stops to experience the beauty of Banff. While the tour was fairly well paced the only downfall was at the end when we had to stop off at several hotels in Banff to let most of the passengers off to continue their visit. Overall would still recommend a bus tour if you wish to see several sites in one day.Written 12 September 2024
- _F2290TF0 contributionsGreat experienceWe had Joseph as our tour guide. Highly recommend joining a tour with him. He is informative and fluent in both Mandarin and English, making sure you understand the history and meaning behind each attraction. He was also super nice and helpful. Never seen him showing any sign of reluctance whenever anyone required extra assistance. We had a great time in Banff.Written 11 September 2024
- LynneBrantley0 contributionsDay Tour - Calgary to Banff, Lake Louise & Moraine LakeHabib was a great tour guide, friendly and shared so much history and fun facts of the areas visited. Highly recommend this tour.Written 1 September 2024
- 393rutujas0 contributionsReviewIf you want to travel to Calgary by this tour agency, try to go with the guide Joseph. He was very informative, positive, explained everything in English very well, saw to it everything happened on time without being overbearing and was pleasant throughout! I still remember the information he gave during the tour because he was so enthusiastic about it!Written 31 August 2024
- mariabW6083XC0 contributionsSuper tour adventure, would highly recommend it.The views were so beautiful. Our tour guide was really great. Peng was very experienced and answered all our questions and concerns. Great directions and experiences.Written 26 August 2024
- wanzhik20240 contributionsPoor communication and uncomfortable seatsI am very disappointed with the service I received during the Columbia Icefields trip with Westar. The poor communication from the tour guide, Kelvin Chau, and the uncomfortable seats were major issues. Firstly, Kelvin never responded to my calls. I tried multiple times to confirm the special booking time for the Ice Explorer, even leaving voicemails the day before the trip. I also asked my travel agent to contact him, but nothing worked. Kelvin never checked his phone, even leaving two passengers stranded in the hotel lobby during the pickup. Secondly, Kelvin’s English was not up to standard. His language was basic and simplistic, which meant his explanations about the attractions were brief and lacked detail compared to other tour guides. Thirdly, despite the Columbia Icefield being closed due to a mudslide that happened overnight , Kelvin was unaware when other groups already canceled the trip and led us to the parkway as planned. This lack of communication resulted in wasted time on the road, ruining my entire day. Kelvin then arranged several downgraded attractions as replacements, which were not only uninteresting but also overlapped with my itinerary for the following day. I’m extremely disappointed with the cost I paid for the Icefields trip, which was higher than regular Banff tours. Lastly, my experience with my travel agent, Singme Travel, was also unsatisfactory. There were numerous miscommunications between her and the tour guide regarding pickup and drop-off locations. She also failed to check the availability of optional services, resulting in us missing out on them and having to book tickets ourselves. Overall, this trip did not meet my expectations, and I feel that the price paid was not justified. 我对这次跟Westar去哥伦比亚冰原的旅行真的很失望。导游Kelvin Chau沟通太差了,旅游车座位也很不舒服。 首先,Kelvin从来不回我电话。我想确认冰原探险的预定时间,打了好几次电话,甚至在出发前一天还留了语音信息。我还让我的旅行社帮忙联系他,但都没用。Kelvin根本不看手机,甚至还把两个乘客丢在酒店大堂没接上。最后那两个乘客自己另外坐车赶上来的。 其次,Kelvin的简装英语让我觉得他是不是精神不正常。他说的英语并不专业,很简单,他对景点的介绍大多很简短,没什么细节,很多时候我们就是上车睡觉,下车打卡景点。 第三,哥伦比亚冰原因为半夜的泥石流关闭了,其他旅行社都取消行程了。但Kelvin居然不知道,还是按照原计划带我们去了冰原大道。这样沟通不畅,导致我们在路上浪费了大量时间,整个上午都毁了。Kelvin后来安排了一些档次低的景点替代原来的计划,这些景点不仅没意思,还和我第二天的行程有很大重复。 我都不想提我那个在xhs找的Singme Travel 的对接。不帮忙确认门票的时间和位子比如雪车和硫磺山缆车,这些全要我们自己去订。还把我的上车点和下车点弄错了。弄的我自己去跟导游更正。整个行程真是恼火。Written 20 August 2024
- Navigator335139829670 contributionsBlacklist Horrible travel agencyHorrible experience Horrible arrangement and organization Unrealiable arrangement Cheating Cheating Cheating Liar Liar Liar Liar Liar Unreliable guidesWritten 20 August 2024
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Kevin Q
Markham, Canada10 contributions
This was a very nice tour with our very nice tour guide Lisa, and our bus driver. Both of them were very nice and had great personality. Lisa was very funny and lively if you are going on this trip HOPE you are getting Lisa!!
Written 31 August 2023
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patramk
Kuwait City, Kuwait51 contributions
Juan (Lisa) Rong is an excellent tour guide. She managed the tour very professionally with lots of inputs regarding the places we visited. Really appreciate her commitment & sincerely.
Written 20 July 2023
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Cai
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Aug 2023 • Family
excellent tour guide and excellent driver, i would absolutely do one more tour if i can. but still, i would suggest them not to rush so much and give tourist more time to use the washroom.
Written 14 August 2023
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Button B
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Aug 2023 • Family
Awesome 1st day trip! Our guide jayla, was very enthusiastic.
Some tips
1. Have an online survey or docs for any personal questions to the guide during the bus ride for the guide to answer out loud
2. Probably have more stopping time!
Thanks Westar!
Some tips
1. Have an online survey or docs for any personal questions to the guide during the bus ride for the guide to answer out loud
2. Probably have more stopping time!
Thanks Westar!
Written 2 August 2023
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Chi Hoi L
2 contributions
Very friendly and helpful guide (Ray), took good care of us! Good knowledge of the attractions and food recommendations. Thank you.
Written 6 July 2023
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Cecilia H
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July 2023 • Family
Ray is our tour guide for this 3 days trip. he offered bottle water for everyone and is really nice and professional! Highly recommend!
Written 2 July 2023
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Moola S
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June 2023 • Couples
Had a great experience. All the guides were great, especially Ray who we had on the last day. The tour was well paced and we saw some amazing spots!
Written 7 June 2023
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