Guided by Jason Rago
My name is Jason. I moved to Calgary in 2022 to lead tours across Alberta, especially the Crowsnest Pass, which I love. I specialize in sightseeing, quirky road…
Travel And Tourism DiplomaEnglish
$650 – $700 CAD/person
Includes tax and other fees. Estimates only — final price confirmed by your guide.
Prices may vary depending on customization, add-ons, and group size.
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Deposit – $200 CAD required at booking
Reserve Now and Pay Later – Card auto-charged 3 months before travel.
0.5% Carbon removal contribution – VELO contributes 0.5% of all profit through Stripe Climate, so booking here helps fund it.
Overview
Duration
1 day
Hours range
Min 5 hr – Max 10 hrs
Best for
Friends or Small Groups, Seniors, Family with teens (14+)
Language
English
Experience type
Private
Group size
Min 2 · Max 6 guests
Choose your areas
Your guide can shape this experience around any of these areas. Let them know which you’d like to focus on, and you’ll plan the details together.
- Drumheller
- Southern Alberta
- Southern British Columbia
Availability
Available Jun – Oct
Tours can be operated Monday through Saturday every week.
Why you’ll love it
Benefits
- Time-optimized itinerary
- Simplified trip planning
What makes it unique
- Flexible itinerary
- Tailored activities
What can be customized
Where you go
Shape the route and which spots you spend time at.
How long it runs
Adjust the length and how the day is paced out.
What you focus on
Steer what the experience is built around.
How customizing works
1
How far in advance should I book?
At least 1 weekAt least 2 weeksAt least 1 month
2
How does the customized planning process work?
Pay reservation fee
A reservation fee is required upfront so the guide can begin planning your customized experience.
Itinerary is discussed
You'll connect with your guide via message to go over your interests, must-see spots, and any special requests before locking in the route.
Final itinerary is confirmed
Once you're happy with the plan, your guide will finalize the itinerary.
Pay remaining balance
Once the itinerary is confirmed, you have 72 hours to complete payment for the remaining balance. If no payment is made within that window, the booking is automatically cancelled.
3
How long does it take to design the itinerary?
Within 24 hours
4
When is the itinerary finalized?
The itinerary will be finalized 24 hours before departure, and I will work with you via email to create a personalized itinerary.
5
How many revisions are allowed?
Unlimited revisions are included at no extra cost.
6
Can I request changes after confirmation?
Yes, changes before the final paymentLimited changes may be allowedChanges may affect pricing or availabilityNo change after confirmation
Transportation
Your guide provides transportThey drive you around for the duration of the experience.
Meeting point · Within Southeast Calgary: Flexible pickup and drop-off locations are available at no additional charge. Outside Southeast Calgary: An additional CAD $50 fee applies.
What's included
Guide service
- Guide accompanies you throughout the experience
Transportation
- Private vehicle transport
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Hat or sun protection
Good to know
- Activity requires waiver
- Traffic may affect return
- Weather-dependent activity
Warranty
- No-show guarantee: Full tour refund* if your guide does not show up on the tour date
- On-time guarantee: Service extension if guide arrives more than 30 minutes late
*Excludes non-refundable 3% service fee.
Insurance
Waiver required
Guests must sign a liability waiver before the experience
Deposit
Deposit is non-refundable
The deposit is retained once the booking is placed, even if the experience is later cancelled.
Cancellation & Refund
CA $250 refund
2 days+ before experience
Refund for the car rental if cancelled within 48hrs of the tour
Guide-initiated cancellations or no-show guarantee include a full refund of tour price and taxes (excluding the 3% service fee).