5-Day Budget Authentic Banff and Glacier Voyage
Embark on a 5-day budget-friendly adventure through the breathtaking Canadian Rockies. Explore iconic destinations like Banff, Lake Louise, and the Columbia Icefield along the scenic Icefields Parkway. Marvel at turquoise lakes, towering peaks, and ancient glaciers on guided excursions. Enjoy comfortable accommodations and curated experiences without breaking the bank. Perfect for travelers seeking an authentic Rocky Mountain journey at an affordable price.
Duration
5 Days
Max People
9
Pickup
Calgary Airport
Drop Location
Calgary Airport
5-Day Budget Authentic Banff and Glacier Voyage
Tour Code: JV-CA-GV-13
Trip Summary
- Starts/Ends in Calgary
- 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Includes: Lodging, coach transport, national park entry, bilingual guide, and Icefields experiences (select packages)
Inclusions
- Hotel accommodations as per package
- Air-conditioned coach transportation
- National Park Pass
- Bilingual guide services
- Columbia Icefields Snowcoach and Skywalk (mandatory)
Not Included
- Flights and airport transfers outside included pickup slots
- Meals unless specified
- Optional activities (Banff Gondola, Maligne Lake Cruise, etc.)
- Gratuity: C$15/person/day; C$4/person for airport pickup
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Calgary – Airport pickup, optional city tour
- Day 2: Banff – Visit Bow Falls, Hoodoos, Surprise Corner, Johnston Canyon, Banff Gondola (optional)
- Day 3: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Lake, Columbia Icefields – Stay at Glacier View Lodge or Crossing Resort
- Day 4: Columbia Icefield – Snowcoach & Skywalk, Maligne Lake (optional cruise), Jasper
- Day 5: Pyramid Lake, Maligne Canyon, Athabasca Falls, Peyto Lake, Emerald Lake, return to Calgary
Why Choose Us
- Value & Comfort: Great hotels in prime locations with optional upgrade to Glacier View Lodge
- Iconic Attractions: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Columbia Icefields, Banff Springs Hotel
- Flexible Sightseeing: Optional activities like Maligne Cruise & Banff Gondola
- Stunning Routes: Drive through Icefield Parkway, Yoho & Jasper National Parks
Included/Excluded
- 3 nights hotel accommodation at Harriniva Adventure Resort in a standard room with private shower/WC.
- Full board including 3 x breakfast, 2 x lunch and 3 x dinner.
- Airport transfers Kittilä – Harriniva – Kittilä (upon arrival with Finnair, Blue1, Norwegian and other scheduled flights).
- Tea and coffee in the hotel main restaurant. Reindeer farm visit and 3km reindeer safari, including lunch.
- VAT, taxes & service fees
- Electronic travel documentation, including a detailed travel itinerary and travel vouchers. 24/7 emergency phone service while travelling.
- Northern Lights snowmobile safari (2 persons per snowmobile). Husky safari 15 km (2 persons per husky team). Northern Lights snow shoe tour. Secrets of the Northern Lights workshop. Warm winter clothing during the stay (thermo-overalls, socks, mittens, boots and warm hat). Hotel sauna daily between 5pm and 7pm (separate for men and women).
- Flights to Finland
- Food & drink, unless otherwise stated
- Attraction entrance fees, unless otherwise stated
- Personal travel insurance
Tour Plan
- Arrive at Kittilä Airport according to your travel itinerary.
- Transfer from Kittilä Airport to Muonio is included for those arriving on Finnair, Blue1, Norwegian, or other scheduled flights.
- Enjoy dinner at Harriniva Adventure Resort.
- Overnight accommodation at Harriniva Adventure Resort.
- Start your day with breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit a reindeer farm and embark on a 3 km reindeer safari.
- Attend a workshop on the secrets of the Northern Lights.
- Dinner at Harriniva Adventure Resort.
- In the evening, join a snowmobile safari with the opportunity to view the Northern Lights.
- Overnight accommodation at Harriniva Adventure Resort.
In the morning, you’ll learn about reindeer herding from a family that has practiced it for over a century. Experience a short reindeer safari and enjoy lunch in a traditional Lappish tepee, known as a 'kota.' In the afternoon, your guide will provide insights into the hotel, activities, and the fascinating phenomenon of the Northern Lights while you savor a local drink and snack.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Take a thrilling 15 km dog sledding tour.
- Afternoon at your leisure, with the option to enjoy a relaxing sauna.
- Dinner at Harriniva Adventure Resort.
- In the evening, embark on a snowshoe trek in search of the Northern Lights.
- Overnight accommodation at Harriniva Adventure Resort.
Alternative option for the last night: Spend the night in an Aurora Hut in Torassieppi or Jeris for an additional supplement of EUR 180 per person (minimum of 2 persons). If you choose this option, you'll participate in the scheduled snowshoe tour in Torassieppi or Jeris. After breakfast, meet your guide and over 400 happy huskies at the farm for a 2-hour husky safari (two people per team), with a chance to switch places halfway through. Enjoy lunch at the hotel, followed by some free time to explore additional excursions or relax in the sauna before dinner.
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