☆Calgary to Vancouver without backtracking, covering all the beautiful scenery of western Canada;
☆Explore two national highways, the #1 Highway and the #93 Icefields Parkway;
☆Enjoy a variety of activity experiences, and feel the three-dimensional beauty of the Rocky Mountains from land, sea, and air;
☆Stay for 2 nights in the charming town of Banff, and 1 night in a town along the #1 Highway.
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Day 1: Calgary/ Banff - Lake Louise - Moraine Lake - Yoho National Park - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge - Banff
Lake Louise
Lake Louise is a hamlet in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks and overlooked by a stately chateau. Hiking trails wind up to the Lake Agnes Tea House for bird's-eye views. There's a canoe dock in summer, and a skating rink on the frozen lake in winter. The Lake Louise Ski Resort features a wildlife interpretive center at the top of a gondola.
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Yoho National Park
Yoho National Park is in the Rocky Mountains, in eastern British Columbia, Canada. Waterfalls include Wapta Falls, on the Kicking Horse River, and towering Takakkaw Falls. A trail circles turquoise-coloured Emerald Lake, with a nearby natural stone bridge. The Lake O’Hara area contains alpine lakes, cliffs and wooded trails. Viewpoints overlook trains entering the Spiral Tunnels on Kicking Horse Pass.
Banff
Banff National Park is Canada's oldest national park and was established in 1885. Located in the Rocky Mountains, 110–180 kilometres (68–112 mi) west of Calgary in the province of Alberta, Banff encompasses 6,641 square kilometres (2,564 sq mi) of mountainous terrain, with many glaciers and ice fields, dense coniferous forest, and alpine landscapes. The Icefields Parkway extends from Lake Louise, connecting to Jasper National Park in the north. Provincial forests and Yoho National Park are neighbours to the west, while Kootenay National Park is located to the south and Kananaskis Country to the southeast. The main commercial centre of the park is the town of Banff, in the Bow River valley.
In the morning, we will pass by [Castle Mountain] on the way to [Lake Louise], one of the most visited destinations in the Canadian Rockies; known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks, overlooked by a stately chateau and backed by [Victoria Glacier] and elevated by [Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise]. Followed closely by [Moraine Lake] (Open Seasonal/*Alternative Attractions: Lake Minnewanka / Vermilion Lakes*). Set in the rugged Valley of the [Ten Peaks], amazing colors create a unique appearance used on the Canadian dollar bill. After a lunch stop at Lake Louise Village (Optional choice of [Grill & Bar Asian or Western Set Lunch] with additional charges), we will enter the Yoho National Park, pass by [Spiral Tunnel] This section of the Canadian Pacific Railway carries too much blood and tears of railroad workers and history. Arrive [Emerald Lake], the place where the amazing blue-green color is caused by the sunlight reflecting off the "marl" layer. This is an extraordinary natural beauty! Before ending our tour, you will be amazed by the waterfall cascading over [Natural Bridge]. Enjoy the sounds of nature as you stroll along the path that leads to the Bridge. Finally, back to the town of Banff for hotel check-in.
Itinerary:
Calgary/ Banff-Lake Louise (75 min)-Moraine Lake (45 min)-Lunch Stop at Lake Louise Village [Optional [Grill & Bar] Asian or Western Set Lunch with additional charges) (60 min)-Yoho National Park-Emerald Lake (20 min)-Natural Bridge (15 min)-Banff
Day 2: Banff - Banff Gondola - Bow Falls - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Johnston Canyon - Banff
Banff
Banff National Park is Canada's oldest national park and was established in 1885. Located in the Rocky Mountains, 110–180 kilometres (68–112 mi) west of Calgary in the province of Alberta, Banff encompasses 6,641 square kilometres (2,564 sq mi) of mountainous terrain, with many glaciers and ice fields, dense coniferous forest, and alpine landscapes. The Icefields Parkway extends from Lake Louise, connecting to Jasper National Park in the north. Provincial forests and Yoho National Park are neighbours to the west, while Kootenay National Park is located to the south and Kananaskis Country to the southeast. The main commercial centre of the park is the town of Banff, in the Bow River valley.
Surprise Corner
惊奇角(Surprised Corner),可以远观班芙溫泉大饭店与弓河河景,设有观景台方便大家观看与拍照。由于班夫溫泉大饭店不对外开放,所以惊奇角的拍摄点就显得尤其重要。 班夫温泉酒店(Fairmont Banff SpringsHotel),拥有一百多年历史的城堡酒店。依偎在雄伟的落基山脉之间,脚下静卧着清澈的弓河(Bow River)。 从这里,还可以一目了然多面十多公里以外的维多利亚雪山和露易丝湖,以及雄伟壮观的温泉城堡酒店,更能俯瞰整个班夫国家公园的游客中心全貌。 你可能还会觉得这个地方有点熟悉,原来这里也是 "断臂山"的外景拍摄地之一
Banff Gondola
Scenic cableway ride to viewing decks & hiking trails at the summit of Sulphur Mountain.
Visit Banff National Park to marvel at the beauty and grandeur of the granite peaks. It is hard to miss this natural wonder. Enjoy a ride to the Sulphur Mountain Summit on [Banff Gondola]. Next, you can see [Banff Hoodoos], "Devil's Rock." Following [Bow Falls], It is almost like you are enchanted with time when the river roars in summer. After taking a peek at the [Surprise Corner], the spectacular viewpoint for the famous [Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel], we will visit and make a lunch stop at this Iconic Castle hotel. Finally, hiking at [Johnston Canyon] This popular hiking spot takes you to stunning waterfalls. The trail will take you through open meadows and glacial lakes. (If the attraction has been closed due to maintenance or any other force majeure, we will visit Lake Minnewanka or Two Jack Lake as an alternate attraction.) Finally, back to the town of Banff hotel.
Itinerary:
Banff-Banff Gondola (Additional fees) (90 min)-Hoodoos (15 min) -Bow Falls (15 min)-Surprise Corner (15 min)-Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & Lunch stop [French Brasserie] (Optional with additional fees) (75 min)-Johnston Canyon (60 min) - Banff
Day 3: Banff - Columbia Icefield - Revelstoke / Salmon Arm
Crowfoot Glacier
Bow Lake
Bow Lake is a small lake in western Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Bow River, in the Canadian Rockies, at an altitude of 1920 m. The lake lies south of the Bow Summit, east of the Waputik Range and west of the Dolomite Pass, Dolomite Peak and Cirque Peak.
Columbia Icefield
The Columbia Icefield is the largest ice field in the Rocky Mountains. Located in the Canadian Rockies astride the Continental Divide along the border of British Columbia and Alberta, Canada, the ice field lies partly in the northwestern tip of Banff National Park and partly in the southern end of Jasper National Park.
Glacier National Park
The Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is the name of the union of the Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada and the Glacier National Park in the United States. Both parks are declared Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO and their union as a World Heritage Site.
Today we will leave Banff Town for the magnificent icefield. You can see the beautiful view of meadows, waterfalls and snow mountains along the way. We will pass by the famous Crowfoot Glacier and Bow Lake. Finally, we will enter into the Jasper National Park and explore Columbia Icefield, You can take a big shuttle bus to start your own adventure! More exciting, you can breathe the fresh air of the Rocky Mountains when standing on the skywalk! We will also stay overnight in Grizzly Bear Town/Salmon Bay.
Itinerary:
Banff → Crowfoot Glacier (Pass-by) → Bow Lake (Pass-by) → Columbia Icefield (3 hours, including Ice Explorer and skywalk) → Glacier National Park (Pass-by) → Revelstoke / Salmon Arm
Day 4: Revelstoke / Salmon Arm - Kamloops - Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2016 censusrecorded 631,486 people in the city, up from 603,502 in 2011. The Greater Vancouver area had a population of 2,463,431 in 2016, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Vancouver has the highest population density in Canada with over 5,400 people per square kilometre, which makes it the fifth-most densely populated city with over 250,000 residents in North America behind New York City, Guadalajara, San Francisco and Mexico City according to the 2011 census. Vancouver is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities in Canada according to that census; 52% of its residents have a first language other than English.48.9% have neither English nor French as their first language. Roughly 30% of the city's inhabitants are of Chinese heritage.
Today, we will proceed to the famous "Last Spike" in the Pacific Railroad Memorial Park. Then, we will head to visit the Kamloops which is the hometown of Ginseng. Finally, we will drive back to Vancouver.
Itinerary:
Revelstoke → The Last Spike (20 mins) → Kamloops Ginseng Factory (45 mins) → Fraser Valley (Pass-by) → Vancouver
Drop-off locations: (If you need to catch a flight departing from Vancouver in the evening, please book a flight after 8:30 pm to avoid any delays in your schedule.)
· Richmond: Bus waiting station at River Rock Resort, 8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC
· Vancouver West: Scotiabank at 5812 Cambie St. & 42nd Ave
· Burnaby: HSBC at Crystal Mall, 4500 Kingsway & Willington
· **** An additional CAD20 fee will be charged for airport drop-off.
Hotel accommodations as listed -standard room
Bilingual Tour Guide (English and Chinese)
Transportation: Air-conditioned tour bus
Traffic Accident Liability
Admission for National Park
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
NOTE: The sequence of itineraries are subject to change without prior notice
Driver/Tour Guide gratuity C$15/pp/day.
Meals & All Personal Expenses such as laundry, phone & travel insurance
Any costs caused by force majeure
Any type of travel insurance.
Activities or admission fees as listed on the itinerary
All add-on activity & meal options must be purchased 7 days before the tour start, and subject to availability of resources
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1. If your itinerary includes airport pick-up and drop-off service, please provide accurate flight information and arrive at the designated pick-up location in advance. If the pick-up or designated pick-up location is mistaken due to inaccurate information you have provided, you will be charged C$30/pp for a second pick-up service.
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4. During the tour, please arrive at the pick-up location at the time scheduled by the tour guide. Do not be late to avoid delaying other tourists’ itinerary. If you are late or miss the transportation we have provided, you are responsible (at your own expense) to meet the group at the next designated meeting location.
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I am planning my trip to Vancouver around 16 to 23 April 2024. I would like to visit Rockies and Banff National Park. When such tours will be available in next season?
2023-09-17 05:40As of the moment, the said tour has no update yet when it will be available for next year. Kindly check next month for any updates or you may check similar tours.
Can I carry large luggage during the tour? We're on a long trip so we need to bring a large carrier.
2023-09-18 11:43You can bring luggage on this tour, the maximum luggage for each person is 1 check-in or a Maximum weight of 23kg. Maximum dimensions 90 x 75 x 43cm (35.5 x 29.5 x 16ins) and 1 carry-on bag.
You can also leave a note in the comment section upon booking your tour that you will have an existing luggage so we can notify the bus in advance.