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Day Trip to Waterton Lakes NP,Prince of Wales Hotel from Calgary
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Waterton Lake National Park
Discover Waterton Lakes NP: Hike, spot wildlife, and relax at Prince of Wales Hotel. Perfect day trip from Calgary for adventure and relaxation.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Waterton Lake National Park - The golden prairies of Alberta meet the Canadian Rocky Mountains in Waterton Lakes National Park, located in the southwest corner of Alberta, adjacent to Glacier National Park in Montana, USA. Waterton Park is a one of a kind destination with a blend of unusual geology, rare wild flowers, and fascinating wildlife. While you are visiting Waterton, you might be able to spot black bears, bighorn sheep, and moose. If you are lucky, you might also be able to see the magnificent beauty of northern lights during the night.
- Prince Of Wales Hotel - Built in 1927, the Prince of Wales Hotel is located on a bluff overlooking picturesque Waterton Lakes and the township of Waterton. This stately hotel offers 86 guest rooms and a traditional British atmosphere complete with Afternoon Tea(additional charge), the Royal Stewart Dining Room, Windsor Lounge, and the Princess Gift Shop. In response to COVID-19, Pursuit Collections has launched its Pursuit’s Safety Promise. Through this program, they will ensure that everyone feels safe at their experiences so that the power of the places can shine through. Please visit their website for further details.
- Waterton Shoreline Cruise Co. - Take a scenic cruise on the deepest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Waterton Shoreline Cruise Co. is a local family-run cruise company that offers guests a unique local perspective on the rich history, wildlife and terrain of the National Park, enjoying a traverse over the course of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes A round-trip cruise experience on the border into Glacier National Park, Montana, USA (no passport required, the cruise does not dock), during the cruise, you may also see black bears and moose in the distance. Cruises run from May to mid-October. Ticket needs to purchase on site.
- Cameron Falls - One of the most easily accessible natural attractions in Waterton. Take a walk up the short path to the overlook to get a better view.
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water and luggage tag
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Bilingual Tour Guide (English and Chinese)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Travel Accident Liability
- Admission for National Park
- NOTE: The sequence of itineraries are subject to change without prior notice
- Service fee
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.
Additional Information
Waterton Lakes National Park is internationally known as one of the most beautiful destinations in the Canadian Rockies. And for good reason. Waterton is where the rolling prairies of Alberta meet the stunning Rocky Mountains and is filled with diverse wildlife, dozens of different wildflowers and some of the best hiking in North America. The town of Waterton Lakes National Park is the perfect destination if you’re looking for adventure, fun and relaxation no matter what season it may be.
Itinerary
Calgary-Waterton Lakes National Park (60 mins)- Prince of Wales Hotel (Optional Afternoon tea- 60mins) - Waterton Shoreline Cruise (90mins) - Cameron Falls (15mins) - Calgary
- 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 ）
Location
Waterton Lake National Park
Highway 5
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Susan_s
May 30, 2023
The photo ops were the only plus to this day. - It started out with me looking for Viator and not recognizing Westar as the van service. Actually, I did it was not fully clear to me how this was going to work with the pick but we figured it out so I was able to get on the tour.
I was unaware of the 3 hr drive to the site and another 3hr back. That is a total of 6hrs in the van! It would have been nice to have that detail.
Also, it was rainy and cold. I have done tours before where the vehicle is equipped with blankets and other sundries in case of inclement weather that was not on the forecast.
It was also not clear whether or not I was paid up for the "Afternoon Tea," which, if we didn't pursue the process more, I would've paid twice. Alston, our driver, had a roster showing I was paid but I did not, and it was unclear how that was going to be managed.
Overall, for such a long day the driver and passengers were pleasant though I would not recommend this so-called tour to anyone. I didn't learn anything about the region's geology or geography.
Review provided by Viator
