• Stay in Fairmont hotels in the Rockies
• Experience VIA train from Vancouver to Jasper
• Free gift: Banff upper hot spring, BC ferry, Butchart Gardens
• Enjoy the three national parks, Semi-Guided Tour with fun
Day 1: Home - Vancouver
Upon arrival in Vancouver, you will be free picked up at the airport and transferred to the hotel; Please provide the flight details and book in advance.
Please prepare contact cell phone number.
Note:
Hotel check in time is usually after 3pm,pick up tips is CAD$5 per person
Day 2: Vancouver One Day Tour
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.
In the morning, we depart for Vancouver city tour. Visit Chinatown, Gastown, Canada Place, 2010 Winter Olympic cauldron site and Stanley Park. In the afternoon, depart to Queen Elizabeth Park, optional expense to Capilano Suspension Bridge. We will end the day with a brief stop at a local winery.
Gratuities to tour guide & driver, total CAD$10 per day per passenger
Day 3: Victoria One Day
Victoria
Victoria is the capital city of the Canadian province of British Columbia, located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. The city has a population of 85,792, while the metropolitan area of Greater Victoria has a population of 367,770, making it the 15th most populous Canadian metropolitan area. Victoria is the 7th most densely populated city in Canada with 4,405.8 people per square kilometre, which is a greater population density than Toronto.
Morning depart by Ferry Terminal to Vancouver Island - Victoria.
Upon arrival on Vancouver Island, we will travel to the world-famous Butchart Gardens, which is now a National Historic Site of Canada.
We will through the Gate of Harmonious Interest, arriving at China Town. After that, we will visit Beacon Hill Park, by the Pacific Ocean and Mile Zero the beginning of Canada's Number 1 Highway.
Then, proceed to Victoria Harbor and see the icon of the city, Legislative Buildings and Fairmont Empress Hotel. Return to Vancouver by B.C. Ferry in late afternoon.
Day 4: Vancouver – VIA Rail
Enjoy the morning at your leisure and you will be transferred to the Pacific Central Station in the afternoon and start your rail trip.
VIA departure time: 15:00PM
Pacific Central Station: 1150 Station St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7
Day 5: Arrival in Jasper National Park
Jasper
Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies comprises a vast wilderness area of Alberta province defined by glaciers, lakes and peaks like 11,033-ft.-high Mt. Edith Cavell. The Icefields Parkway, a road from the town of Jasper, passes subalpine forest and the immense Columbia Icefield. Outdoor activities like hiking, camping and skiing are popular. Native wildlife includes elk, moose, bighorn sheep and bears.
We will arrive Jasper station around 11:00am. Upon your arrival, meet our local staff and get transferred to Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
After check in the hotel, you can enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
1.Optional 1:Maligne Canyon Icewalk (approx. 3-3.5 Hours)
One of the most popular winter adventures in Jasper. The professional guide will take you to the bottom of Maligne Canyon, the deepest Canyon in Jasper National Park, where you will explore the iced falls, caves, glaciers and know about the "disappearing" Medicine Lake. The ice-walking tour is about 3.5 km, mostly downhill.
Optional 2 - Marmot Basin Ski Resort Half Day Experience
Marmot Basin is a great destination for skiing, offering a long season from mid-November to early May.
No tour guide service.
Items | Prices | Remark |
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Marmot Basin (Optional) | Adult: CAD125 | fit for age 16 and up |
Maligne Canyon Icewalk (Optional) | Adult: CAD69 Kid: CAD35 | Child(6-12) |
Day 6: Jasper National Park - Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise
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.
Meeting at the lobby at 7:00 a.m - 7:30 a.m, and take the express bus to the Lake Louise, driving on the Icefields Parkway.
At noon, you will arrive at Lake Louise, after check-in Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, you can choose to enjoy Fairmont Afternoon Tea at your own expense.
Optional 1:【 Sleigh Rides】
Experience the western style of Sleigh Ride! Well-mannered horses and friendly drivers add the perfect touch to an easy paced sleigh ride. About 45 to 60 minutes rides.
Optional 2:【 Fairmont Afternoon Tea】
Experience the wonderful tradition of Afternoon Tea is a truly delightful way to spend the afternoon. The Afternoon Tea menu includes gluten, meat products, eggs & dairy.
No tour guide service; Must pre-book
Items | Prices | Remark |
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Fairmont Afternoon Tea (Optional) | Adult: CAD89.25 Kid: CAD36.75 | A. Child age 5 years and under will be free with the adult. B. No minimum request but to prebook at least 7 days prior C. Any dietary restrictions and /or allergies including guest's name need to inform D. The price including hotel service charge |
Sleigh Rides (Optional) | Adult: CAD45 Kid: CAD35 | child (3-8) |
Day 7: Free Day(Lake Louise Ski Resort or Yoho National Park)
YohoNationalPark
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.
During today, you can enjoy leisure time in hotel, or you can take an optional tour either to Yoho National Park (optional, at your own expense), or Lake Louise Ski Resort (optional, at your own expense).
Must pre-book the optional tour
Day 8: Banff - Johnston Canyon - Vermillion Lake-Surprise Corner - Banff
Bow Falls
Bow Falls is a major waterfall on the Bow River, Alberta just before the junction of it and the Spray River. They are located near the Banff Springs Hotel and golf course on the left-hand side of River Road.
The falls are within walking distance of both Banff and the Banff Springs Hotel, so they are visited by many tourists despite their relatively small size.
Meeting at the hotel lobby
Head for Johnston Canyon is a tributary of the Bow River in the Rocky Mountains. You can see the frozen waterfalls which allows you to experience how nature makes beautiful art out of ice. Enjoy Ice Walk (Rivet shoes are provided), the free hot chocolate drink is prepared to warm you up. Visit Rundle Mountain, which is the top ten of the Rocky Mountain. The best place to watch Rundle Mountain is Vermillion Lake, it's one of the most popular locations for photographers, there are so many different areas around the lakes that you'll never feel like it's too crowded.
Surprise Corner you will be surprised to see "Castle in the Rockies" - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, which has been providing legendary hospitality to our guests for more than 130 years. Visit Bow Falls. The famous Bow Falls are a must-see when visiting Banff ,which is a major waterfall on the Bow River, Alberta just before the junction of it and the Spray River.
Day 9: Banff Gondola-Fairmont Spring Hotel- Banff Upper Hot Springs-Calgary
Banff Gondola
Scenic cableway ride to viewing decks & hiking trails at the summit of Sulphur Mountain.
Banff Upper hot Spring
Banff Upper Hot Springs are commercially developed hot springs located in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, near the Banff townsite. Discovered in 1883, the hot pool is outdoors and while in the pool, visitors can look across the valley to Mount Rundle. It is located at 1,585 metres (5,200 ft) of elevation, which makes it the highest hot spring in Canada.
Calgary
Calgary is a city in the Canadian province of Alberta. It is situated at the confluence of the Bow River and the Elbow River in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, about 80 km (50 mi) east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies. The city anchors the south end of the Statistics Canada-defined urban area, the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor.
The city had a population of 1,285,711 in 2019, making it Alberta's largest city and Canada's third-largest municipality. Also in 2016, Calgary had a metropolitan population of 1,392,609, making it the fourth-largest census metropolitan area (CMA) in Canada.
Meeting at the hotel lobby
We will go to visit the Banff National Park , which is Canada's oldest national park and most spectacular Heritage Site.
Firstly, head to Sulphur Mountain, optional attraction Banff Gondola(at your own expense)take you to the top of the Sulphur Mountain, including the admission fee of the 3D movie Above Banff. At top the mountain, you can experience a bird's eye view of six mountain ranges, a long boardwalk, and two small museums.
Then, we will visit Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, located in the heart of Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the world-famous Fairmont Banff Springs stands as landmark in the picturesque alpine town of Banff.
The town of Banff is a spirited place, alive with adventure and wonder. Home to many of the nation's most famous landmarks, densely populated with wildlife and full of opportunities for relaxation and adventure, Banff is Canada's ambassador to the world and one of the country's most-visited tourist attractions.
Located in the town of Banff, the Banff Upper Hot Springs (Admission Fee is included, please bring your swimsuit), has all the amenities of a modern facility in a splendid historic spa and bath house - against a backdrop of Banff National Park's spectacular alpine scenery. It is one of Banff’s most famous attractions; You can relax in the comfort of soothing and ease your sore muscles in the natural hot springs water.
Tips for Hot spring:
1.Outdoor natural hot springs --the temperature is different in the winter so be sure keep warm after the hot spring.
2.The recommend soaking time should not exceed 15-20 minutes.
3.Locker (CAD1.00).
4.Swimwear and towel rental services.
5.Banff Upper Hot Springs is free admission for clients, no refund due to client's self-reasons, or attractions maintenance.
Items | Prices | Remark |
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Banff Gondola (Optional) | Adult: CAD66.15 Kid: CAD42 | child (6-15); Free for child under 5 |
In case of attraction closures (due to weather, holidays or construction, etc.), the tour guide may make some necessary changes to the itinerary accordingly
*Holiday hotel surcharge will be applied for 2019/12/16-2020/01/04、2020/02/12-02/16、2020/04/09-04/12: C$350/P.P
1.Two full-sized beds or one king size bed per room. Please remark if you have special requests.
2.No additional bed for children, 3rd or 4th travelers.
3.The children price is used for two adults in a double room, without extra bed.
If there is any discrepancy of the itinerary details or the price on the website, please subject to the company's bill and tour confirmation.
1.Transportation:15 seats V/C with Air Conditioning
2.Pick Up:Pick-up and drop-off service within the specified time
3.Tour Guide: bilingual - English/Mandarin
4.Accommodation: Listed in the hotel, Standard Room Type
5.Admission Fee: National Park pass
6.Insurance: Traffic Accident Insurance
7.5% GST (Goods and Services Tax)
1.Driver or Tour Guide gratuity $10 CAD/pp/day; airport pick up $4 CAD/pp
2.All catering
3.Activities mentioned in the itinerary
4.Option program or event ticket mention in the itinerary
5.Other private consumption, such as laundry, telephone call, drinks, shopping, and pay TV, etc.
6.Additional cost due to force majeure such as travel delays, wars, coups, strikes, weather, aircraft machine failures, flight cancellations or schedule change
7.Any kind of travel insurance and holiday surcharge
Items | Prices | Remark |
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Marmot Basin (Optional) | Adult: CAD125 | fit for age 16 and up |
Maligne Canyon Icewalk (Optional) | Adult: CAD69 Kid: CAD35 | Child(6-12) |
Fairmont Afternoon Tea (Optional) | Adult: CAD89.25 Kid: CAD36.75 | A. Child age 5 years and under will be free with the adult. B. No minimum request but to prebook at least 7 days prior C. Any dietary restrictions and /or allergies including guest's name need to inform D. The price including hotel service charge |
Sleigh Rides (Optional) | Adult: CAD45 Kid: CAD35 | child (3-8) |
Banff Gondola (Optional) | Adult: CAD66.15 Kid: CAD42 | child (6-15); Free for child under 5 |
Pick up location 1 Canadian domestic flights: the baggage claim area II
Pick up location 2 Canadian International and US flights: "Welcome Figures" in the heart of the airport
Banff drop off: Around 17:00pm Canalta Lodge, address: 545 Banff AvenueT1L 1B5, Banff, AB T1L 1B5(please understand the arrival time may be differed according to actual conditions).
Calgary drop off: location 1: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza, Address: 1316 33rd St NE, Calgary AB T2A 6B6
Calgary drop off: location 2: Delta Calgary Downtown, Address: 209 4th Ave SE, Calgary AB T2G 0C6
Calgary drop off: location 3: Calgary airport
1. No tour guide service on the Train. Please bring your valid ID and boarding pass.
2. Please check in at least 60 mins prior to the schedule
3. Free Luggage Allowance: 2 pieces per person for check-in baggage, max 23 KG, no more than 158 CM by adding the length + width + height (L+W+H); 1 piece per person for carry-on bag, max.11.5 KG, smaller than 43x15x33CM
4. If the train is cancelled or postponed due to accidents and force majeure, including but not limited to, transport company capacity deployment, temporary closure of the airport or station, temporary cancellation of the transportation company, weather, traffic control, etc., we will try our best to help you with the change.
5. The VIA train tickets, information and refund policies including in this itinerary shall be subject to the VIA Rail Canada Operator.
Essential Information:
1. If the train schedule cancel or postpone, the travel agency will do the best, try to help you with any re-arrangement due to accidents and force majeure that we cannot control by the human, including but not limited to, transportation company capacity deployment, airport or station temporary closure, temporary cancellation by the transportation company, weather, uncontrol traffic, etc.
2.If train delay of more than 5 hours or more, you can choose to wait for the next scheduled or cancel the train itinerary;
2. This product is a package and combination with VIA Rail Canadian. The train schedule, information, and the refund policy should confirm by VIA Rail Canadian for the final result.
3. It is highly recommended to purchase travel insurance to ensure your personal interests.
Instructions:
1.This product is a local tour. All travelers have a responsibility to ready and bring your valid tourist Visa. Confirm and process eTA in advance according to your passport type.
2.Please provide accurate: Name, Gender, Adult / Child or Passport Copy and Contact Phone No. when booking the tour. You are responsible for missing or providing wrong information during the journey.
3.If you haven't received the 《Tour Confirmation》9 days before your trip, please contact our office
4.To make your trip smooth, we strongly recommend that order activities tickets and meal packages, when the time of your order. No additional change or modification within 9 days before or during the tour.
5.This product is FIT (Free Independent Travelers), we promised our service content and standards are not changed base on with another guest’s combination to form a group and plan your itinerary. Some itinerary may adjust or rearrange for different departure dates.
6.Hotel Class: North American Hotels do not have an official hotel star rating standard. The hotels involved in the trip are local brand hotels only.
7.The North American Hotel Standard Room equipped with one large bed or two standard beds. If you have special requirements for the bed types, please inform us at the time of booking.
8.Product components - such as Tourist Vehicles, Hotels, Restaurant, Facilities, etc. Those are from different regions or countries’ standards; please understand. Our tour guide will use bilingual (Mandarin or English) to serve you.
9.Tourist Vehicles Arrangement: Below 24 passengers will be provided a driver and as a tour guide. Above 24 passengers, will be provided a driver and a tour guide.
10All kinds of transportation, hotels, restaurants and sightseeing spots used in the itinerary have different regulations on the safety and rights of tourists. In the event of accidental casualties or other losses, our company is not involved in the case based on the regulations by the operating agencies.
11.In case of circumstances, such as weather, traffic accidents, etc.; our company has the right to modify or cancel the itinerary。
12.It is highly recommended to purchase travel insurance to ensure your personal benefits.
13.Any transportation cancellations or delays, climate change, or any other travel safety issues within the trip, are not related to our company and does not take any responsibility.
Change or Cancellation:
- Reduce the number of participants in the same invoice
- Cancel the whole invoice
- Change itinerary
- Change the departure date and keep the same itinerary
- Change the name of the participant
1. Within 47 days, no change and no refund
2. Before 48 days or up,deduct 30% of the tour fee
Rectification:
- Increase the number o participants
Rectify Invoice:
1. Within 47 days, no change
2. Before 48 days or up, charge $50/time/invoice for admission fee
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