Fly into Yellowknife, a well-know city for Aurora viewing in Canada. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and (from December) try the winter clothing and shoes. 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, you will enjoy hot coffee, tea and snacks while viewing Aurora.

 

Explore the beautiful city of Yellowknife: Frontier Visitor Centre. A scenic drive through downtown and iconic Old Town to the Pilot's Monument where you can overlook the view of Yellowknife City. Tonight around 22:00pm, you will start our aurora viewing tour.

 

Free at your leisure during the daytime. The famous restaurant --Bullocks' Bistro, their Grill local fish is very delicious. You can join optional tours or explore the city by yourself. Tonight around 22:00PM, start your Aurora viewing tour. Return to hotel around 02:00AM.。

 【Optional tours】

【Ice Fishing Demonstration+ Lunch 】（around 2 hrs, only pick-up）

Drive to an Indigenous home by Great Slave Lake, where local Indigenous fishermen have already prepared net holes in the fishway. Guests can join the local fishermen to pull nets and experience the joy of polar fishing. They are also welcome to enjoy snowboarding before heading to the city restaurant (Noodle House) to enjoy a fish meal. After the meal, guests can return to their accommodations on their own (all hotels in the city center are a 3-5 minute walk away).

  

【Self drive Dog Sled Ride】 (around 40 mins)

A sled dog team of 12-16 Alaskan Malamutes and Huskies, accompanied by a guide, for approximately 40 minutes.

  

【Snowmobile Tour】（around 1 hour）

Limited to winter, each visitor must drive their own snowmobile for 1 hour. Two people may share one snowmobile and switch drivers during the ride.

Welcome to Calgary, also known as "Cowtown". Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

You can take one of the following options tours (Arrival time must bebefore 12:00 noon):

● Calgary City Tour (3 hours): A guided tour takes you to explore the city; from the historic site to the newest modern building. (Includes guide service, transportation, admission)

  

● CrossIron Mill Outlet Shopping Tours (5 hours): Discover the biggest one-level shopping center in Alberta.

  

● The Calgary Zoo with Public Transportation Ticket/Admission: The Calgary Zoo takes you to see almost 900 animals from around the world, including popular gorilla, hippos, grizzly bear, penguins, endangered red pandas and amur tigers, and etc for you to explore. 

Start your journey to Famous Canadian Rockies from Calgary and you will visit the Banff National Park, Canada's first national park.



● Banff National Park: Canada first National Park, one of the world's premier destination spots.

  



● Johnston Canyon: Known for its walking trail throughout the year. We will do ice-walking in the canyon and watch the frozen falls. (stop for about 60 minutes) * Free Crampon are provided.

● Banff Sulphur Mt Gondola (Optional): Enjoy a 360' view of Banff. (stop for about 90 minutes)

● Bow Falls: The location of the film "The river of no return" in 1960's. (stop for about 15 minutes)

  



● Surprise Corner: Good View for The Castle In the Rockies. (stop for about 15 minutes)

● Hoodoos: Hoodoos are composed sedimentary rock covered by harder rock that is harder to erode. Once softer sediment erodes rock needle, only tower like natural obstacles are left. (stop for about 15 minutes)

● Banff Town: The Biggest town of National town, many shops and restaurants awaiting for discovery. (stop for about 90 minutes)

Today you will visit the Lake Louise and Yoho National Park.



● Lake Louise+Snowshoeing: This beautiful lake is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta. Famous photo-taking location. In summer, you can go boating on the lake or walk on the lakeside and enjoy a leisurely lunch. In winter, you can walk on the lake with snowshoes (provided) and experience the charming snow scenery (Stop for about 2 hours)



* Free Snowshoeing experience will provide (about 20 minutes) / weather dependent

  

● Yoho National Park: Native people call "it is wonderful".

● Spiral Tunnel: The construction and extra track effectively doubled the length of the climb and reduced the gradient to 2.2%. (Pass through)

● Emerald Lake: It's the largest lake of the Yoho's. The color of the water is cause by powdered limestone. (approx. 30 mins)

  

● Natural Bridge: Sculpted by the erosive forces of rushing water over what had once been a waterfall, the Natural Bridge is a powerful reminder of how much influence water has in shaping the landscape. (stop for about 15 minutes)

Today you can enjoy the fun outdoor activities:

**SEASONAL SPECIAL For JAN-MAR departure

【Lake Louise Ski Resort】

Can purchase lift ticket and rent the reequipment to experience one of the largest ski area in Canada. One of the largest ski area in Canada over 100 ski run to fit all level needs. (stop for about 2 hours)

*Will be replaced by leisure time at Lake Louise if not joining below optional activities.

**If Lake Louise Ski Resort (included gondola and tubing is not Open, will be replaced by Icefield Parkway (Bow Lake/Peyto Lake)

【Ski Lesson (Optional)】$$

You can also join the ski lesson that ski resort offers.  (At your own cost)

Group Lesson (13＋ YR) Beginner Package (Leve 1-2 Only), learning area lift ticket and equipment are included - Half day (1030am to 1230pm / 2 hours)

Private Lesson - 1.5 hours (0830am to 1000am / Max 2 people), or 2 hours (1030am to 1230pm / Max 5 people)

*Need to make own arrangement to arrive ski resort (free shuttle), and meet us to continue the journey after lesson.

【Tubing (Optional)】$$

All ages, all levels, a fun sport for everyone.

【Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola (Optional)】$$

Take gondola to top of the mountain to enjoy wonderful view.

【Abraham Lake】

An artificial lake on North Saskatchewan River in western Alberta, is home to rare phenomenon where bubbles get frozen right underneath its surface.

【Heli Tour (Optional)】$$

Enjoy the spectacular view of Rocky Mountain from Helicopter. (flying time about 20 minutes)

**November to December & after Mid-March Departure

【Banff Upper Hot Springs】$$

Only outdoor hot Springs in Banff National Park. (stop for about 60 minutes. Admission is not included and could be purchased onsite)

*Will be replaced by Cave & Basin if Banff hot spring not available

**Please bring the bathing suite for Banff Upper Springs if you plan to participate

***If visiting "Icefield Parkway, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake" instead of "Lake Louise Ski Resort", due to time constraints, we will not stop by Banff Upper Hot Springs.

【Lake Minnewanka】

A glacial lake located in the eastern area of Banff National Park, is the longest lake in the mountain parks of Canadian Rockies. (stop for about 20 minutes)

【Lake Louise Ski Resort】

One of the largest ski area in Canada over 100 ski run to fit all level needs. (Nov-Dec & Apr stop for about 3 hours // Jan-Mar stop for about 2 hours)

*Will be replaced by leisure time at Lake Louise if not joining below optional activities.

**If Not Lake Louise Ski Resort (included gondola and tubing is not Open, will be replaced by Icefield Parkway (Bow Lake/Peyto Lake)

【Tubing (Optional)】$$

All ages, all levels, a fun sport for everyone.

【Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola (Optional)】$$

Take gondola to top of the mountain to enjoy wonderful view.