6-Day Vancouver+Yoho National Park+ Banff National Park+ Columbia Icefield+ Jasper National Park Tour from Vancouver

Highlights

Stay in two major national park towns: Banff Town and Jasper Town
Four major national parks + two provincial parks - Rich attractions, value-for-money experience
Jasper National Park + Banff National Park + Yoho National Park + Glacier National Park
Robson Provincial Park + Wells Gray Provincial Park
Banff Sulfur Mountain Gondola - 360-degree panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains
Icefield Explorer - Giant Snowmobile Tour to the Columbia Icefield
Maligne Lake Cruise - Visit the second largest glacial lake in the world and the largest glacial lake in the Rocky Mountains, and explore the mysterious Elven Island
Johnston Gorge - a stunning natural attraction carved by thousands of years of water erosion
Exclusive visit: BC Wildlife Park

Itinerary

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Day01
Vancouver Airport Pick-up Hotel:Hampton Inn by Hilton Vancouver-Airport or Accent Inn Vancouver Airport or Similar

Day 1: Vancouver Airport Pick-up

Introduction:

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.

Tour Overview：

1. Complimentary airport pick-up services will be provided at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) at: 10:00, 12:30, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21:00. We please ask that you patiently wait for other passengers to arrive at the airport before transferring to the hotel. The wait time may vary and depends on the bus schedule.

2. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) paid pick-up and drop-off services: For flights arriving between 07:00-23:00, the first two passengers will be charged $100 (USD$80), and each additional guest after that will be charged $25 (USD$20). Please be aware that there is a maximum of four people per order.
3. For all guests who collect luggage and meet with the guide before 12:15, you may pay $1 to participate in the 3-hour Vancouver tour. Please patiently wait in the airport lobby and we will depart from the airport at 12:30.

Vancouver tour itinerary: Gastown → 2010 Winter Olympics Torch Plaza → Canada Place, via Chinatown.

Special Notes:

1) If the guests who want to participate in the Vancouver tour does not choose this activity when they reserve our product, they are allowed to get on the bus when there are free seats and they will be charged US$25 per person.

4. The check-in time for the hotel is 15:00, customers arriving in advance can drop off their luggage at the front desk and arrange their own itinerary.

5. If pick-up service is included in the guest's itinerary, please be sure to provide accurate flight information and arrival times at the designated pick-up location. If there is any inaccurate information provided or an airport pick-up mistake, the travel agency reserves the right to provide second transfer services or charge additional airport pick-up fees.

Vancouver Arrival

Domestic flight arrival

At Claim Belt #3

International flight arrival

Arriving Hall Information Center

Cruise Terminal

Pan Pacific Hotel Entrance, free pick-up time is provided at 11:30

Guests who choose this pick-up point have to pay additional $1.00 per person to participate in 3-hour Vancouver tour.

Seattle paid pick-up information:

1. Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, we provide a pick-up service from the Seattle City Vancouver team hotel. The price is $55 per person one-way, and the pick-up location and time are: 13:30, 400 Broad St, Seat, WA 98109, Seattle Space Needle Square (this itinerary needs to be grouped with other Seattle returning guests. The arrival time in Vancouver is approximately after 9pm. Guests who mind, please do not choose).

2. Quick Shuttle between Seattle Airport and Vancouver hotel: You may book a Quick Shuttle from the Seattle Airport (SEA), Seattle downtown (Seattle-Washington State Convention Center), Seattle-Pier 66/91 to the Vancouver hotel (Richmond- River Rock Casino), and we will arrange the vehicle to pick up guests from Richmond- River Rock Casino to our group’s hotel.

Quick Shuttle price: one-way USD$75/person.

The ride time is approximately 4-5 hours. The actual ticket information should come before the specific information is placed in the order. You can check out more information about taking the Quick Shuttle.

*Please be advised, this fare is 100% non-refundable, non-changeable, and non-transferable.

3. Seattle-Vancouver round-trip chartered service: 7-person Van, with a maximum of 6 people; one-way USD$650/van.

Hotel:

Hampton Inn by Hilton Vancouver-Airport or Accent Inn Vancouver Airport or Similar

Meals:

Self-care

Day02
Vancouver - Kelowna - Salmon Arm / Revelstoke Hotel:Comfort Inn & Suites Salmon Arm / Sandman Hotel Revelstoke or similar

Day 2: Vancouver - Kelowna - Salmon Arm / Revelstoke

Introduction:

Winery

Tour Overview：

Today we will depart from Vancouver in the morning and pass through the scenic Fraser Valley until arriving at the beautiful town of Marritt, which is the location of the famous movie Jurassic Park. After lunch, we will head to Kelowna, the hometown of fruits in BC Province, to visit the local famous "VQA" winery to taste red and white grape wines and buy world-famous Canadian ice wine. We will also pass by the Okanagan Lake (Okanagan Lake) and the color-changing lake known as the "Water Monster Lake." Following, we will drive to Vernon to take a visit the local bee farm and taste different flavors of natural honey or buy a premium royal jelly jar. We will also be staying overnight in Salmon Bay/Grizzly.

Itinerary:

Vancouver → Merritt → Kelowna → Winery (45 mins) → Vernon Planet Bee Honey Farm (30 mins) → Salmon Arm / Revelstoke

Hotel:

Comfort Inn & Suites Salmon Arm / Sandman Hotel Revelstoke or similar

Meals:

Self-care

Day03
Salmon Arm / Revelstoke - Banff National Park - Banff National Park Hotel:Irwin's Mountain Inn / Red Carpet Inn or similar

Day 3: Salmon Arm / Revelstoke - Banff National Park - Banff National Park

Introduction:

Last Spike

The Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was the ceremonial final spike driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) at Craigellachie, British Columbia at 9:22 am on November 7, 1885. It was driven in by CPR railroad financier Donald Smith, marking the end of a saga of natural disasters, financial crises, and even rebellion that plagued Canada's first transcontinental railroad from its beginning.

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.

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 National Parks

Banff National Park is Canada's first national park, and is a destination on innumerous people’s bucket lists from all around the world. The most famous attractions in the park are Lake Louise and Lake Moraine. Banff National Park is also home to countless iconic natural landmarks from majestic mountain ranges to gorgeous turquoise lakes, to beautiful waterfalls, and canyons.

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.

MoraineLake

Tour Overview：

In the morning, we will visit the famous "Last Nail" in the Pacific Railway Memorial Park, which is a mark to commemorate the completion of the Pacific Railway and also witness the great contribution made by Chinese workers to the railway more than a hundred years ago. Then, we will drive through Glacier National Park and Yoho National Park, and we will finally enter into Banff National Park. After lunch, we will proceed to the beautiful Lake Louise. Then, we will go to one of the most photographic lakes Moraine Lake (depending on the road conditions). Following, we will head to take a quick tour at the Bow River Falls. We will also take the Banff Gondola to enjoy the wonderful scenic views of the Rocky Mountains. Stay overnight in Baff.

Salmon Arm / Revelstoke → The Last Spike (20 mins) → Glacier National Park (Pass-by) → Yoho National Park (Pass-by) → Banff National Park → Lake Louise (60 mins) → Moraine Lake (30 mins) → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Banff Gondola (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Banff

Special Note:

The opening time of Moraine Lake is from June to mid-October. If it is not open during the tour, the scenic spot will be cancelled, and the tour time of Louise Lake will be increased accordingly.

Hotel:

Irwin's Mountain Inn / Red Carpet Inn or similar

Meals:

Self-care

Day04
Banff Town - Columbia Glacier - Jasper National Park Hotel:Tonquin Inn / Maligne Lodge or similar

Day 4: Banff Town - Columbia Glacier - Jasper National Park

Introduction:

Tour Overview：

Rise and shine! Today we will head to Johnston Canyon in the morning. This canyon is a truly breathtaking natural attraction in Banff National Park. The magnificent waterfalls of Johnston Creek will leave you with an unforgettable impression. Then, we will drive along the Route 93, which was selected as "the most beautiful landscape road in the world." Along the way, we will pass the Crowfoot Glacier and Bow Lake, and finally arrive at the famous Peyto Lake. Following, we will take a visit to the Columbia Icefield. You can take a giant snowmobile to the Athabasca Glacier and get in touch with the ancient ice. You may also walk on the 280-meter-high glass bridge! Finally, we will head to the Athabasca Falls and stay overnight in Jasper.

Banff → Banff National Park → Johnston Canyon (45 mins) → Crowfoot Glacier (Pass-by) → Bow Lake (Pass-by) → Peyto Lake (30 mins) → Columbia Icefield (3 hours, Ice Explorer and skywalk is mandatory) → Adabaska Falls (30 mins) → Jasper

Hotel:

Tonquin Inn / Maligne Lodge or similar

Meals:

Self-care

Day05
Jasper - Mount Robson Provincial Park- Kamloops Hotel:Prestige Aberdeen Lodge Kamloops or similar

Day 5: Jasper - Mount Robson Provincial Park- Kamloops

Introduction:

Maligne Lake

22km long, the majestic Maligne Lake is the second-largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. While its azure-blue waters can be cold for swimming, there are plenty of other activities to do in the Maligne Valley including hiking Bald and Opal Hills, biking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and boat tours to Spirit Island. If you are feeling exceptionally adventurous, the 44km Skyline Trail begins at Maligne Lake and finishes near the town of Jasper. Make sure to bring your camera, it's one of the most photogenic places in Jasper National Park!

Maligne Canyon

玛琳峡谷（Maligne Canyon）位于艾伯塔省的贾斯珀国家公园中，据说已有一万多年的历史，高约50英尺，长约2公里。该峡谷坐落于深邃的河流河谷中，由河流侵蚀石灰岩而成，周围被侵蚀的悬崖包围，为加拿大最壮丽、最狭长的峡谷之一，因峡谷探险而知名。附近有飞流而下的瀑布、潺潺的小溪流水、美丽的鸟巢和多种多样的动植物，是休闲娱乐的好去处，它的安逸、清雅和宁静成为旅游者探险的最佳选择。

Tour Overview：

In the morning, we will leave Jasper for the famous scenic spot - Maligne Lake and Maligne Canyon. It is the second largest glacial lake in the world and the largest glacial lake in the Rocky Mountains. Here is the world-famous Spirit Island with beautiful lakes and mountains. At noon, we will arrive in the Mount Robson Provincial Park. Mount Robson is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site , but also the starting point of the Fraser River. It is also the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, with an altitude of 3954 meters. After lunch, we will head to Wells Gray Provincial Park and take a visit to Spahats Creek Falls, which is a geographical wonder left after years of glacial and volcanic activities. Overnight in Kamloops.

Jasper → Maligne Lake Cruise (Optional, 60 mins) → Maligne Canyon (45 mins) → Mount Robson Provincial Park (30 mins) → Valemont → Spahats Creek Falls (30 mins) → Kamloops

Special Note：

Maligne Lake Cruise is short of resources. It is highly recommended that you pay in advance to ensure the cruise resources.

Hotel:

Prestige Aberdeen Lodge Kamloops or similar

Meals:

Self-care

Day06
Kamloops - BC Wildlife Park - Vancouver

Day 6: Kamloops - BC Wildlife Park - Vancouver

Introduction:

Kamloops

Kamloops is a Canadian city in British Columbia, where the North and South Thompson rivers meet. Sun Peaks Resort’s hiking trails, bike park and numerous ski runs lie to the northeast. Cougars and bears inhabit the British Columbia Wildlife Park east of town. West, above Kamloops Lake are clay hoodoos (or spires). The riverside Secwepemc Museum & Heritage Park features the remains of a 2,000-year-old village.

Tour Overview：

In the morning, we will first visit the Kamloops Ginseng Factory. You will learn about the planting and curative effect of ginseng, and you will have the opportunity to taste authentic ginseng tea. Then we will head to visit the BC Wildlife Park. You can see various wild animals here! After lunch, follow us and have a quick view of the filming location of Stallone's movie "First Blood" - Hope Town, which is the only way for gold diggers years ago. After lunch, we will drive back to Vancouver.

Itinerary:

Kamloops → Kamloops Ginseng Factory (45 mins) → BC Wildlife Park (Optional, 90 mins) → Hope Town (30 mins) → Vancouver

Meals:

Self-care

Pricing

Standard Price

Double

$1,058.00/p

Triple

$888.00/p

Quard

$803.00/p

Single

$1,736.00/p

Inclusion

1. Transportation: The type of vehicle used will based on the number of guests that day.

2. Bilingual tour guide or driver-guide.

3. Hotel listed in the itinerary.

Exclusion

1. 5%GST of CAD price.

2. Service fee: USD$12 or CAD$15 per person per day.

3. Any food and beverages.

4. Admission fees mentioned in the itinerary (Prices are subject to change without prior notice; Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).

5. Personal fees: such as laundry, telephone, diet, shopping, pay television etc.

6. Additional fees caused by irresistible reasons due to traffic, war, coup, strikes, weather, flight cancellation or date changes.

7. Any kinds of Travel Insurance.

Optional Tours/Activities

Items	Prices	Remark
JS Mandatory Fee (Compulsory)	Adult: $163 Kid: $109	Include: Banff Gondola+ Ice snowmobile+ Glacier Adventure+ National Pass+Glacier Glass Bridge.
Rocky Mountain Five Days (JS5) Reserve the first three rows of seats on the bus (Optional)	per person: $75
Maligne Lake Cruise (Optional)	Adult: $69 Kid: $45	Maligne Lake is short of resources. It is highly recommended that you pay in advance to ensure the cruise resources.
JS Rocky Mountain 5-Day Meals (Optional)	Adult: $150 Kid: $145	6 Meal Plan: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 3 dinners.
BC Wildlife Park (Optional)	Adult: $20 Kid: $15
Chateau Lake Louise Hotel Lunch Fee (Optional)	Adult: $70 Kid: $42	Adult 12+; Child under 12; Senior 65+

Meeting Points

Departure information

Guildford Recreation Centre；15105 105 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 7G8, Canada；
Real Canadian Superstore；1301 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam, BC V3K 6P9, Canada；
Burnaby: HSBC Bank Crystal Mall；2829-4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9, Canada；
West Vancouver (on Cambie St & 42nd Ave.)；5812 Cambie St. Scotiabank；
River Rock Casino Resort；8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8, Canada；
Vancouver Chinatown；50 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3V6, Canada；
Transfer with surcharge: USD$50 / CAD$60 single trip (under 3 people), additional $12 per person.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)；
We suggest for domestic flights to please be booked after 19:30. For all other international flights we suggest booking flights after 20:30.

Special Notes

Terms and Conditions:

The following conditions apply in order for any cancellations or changes: Reducing the number of guests, canceling the order, changing the itinerary, changing the departure date. etc.

*More than 33 days prior to the departure date: a service charge of CAD$25 per person will be fully refunded.

*17-32 Days Prior to Departure Date (Including 30 Days): 50% of the tour fee will be charged.

*Within 14 Days before the departure date (Including the 14th Day): 100% of the tour fee will be charged.

Administrative fees, bank commissions and/or taxes will not be refunded in case of cancellation except for cancellations due to force majeure, global emergencies and pandemics, or other specific cases.

Additional fees caused by the resource situation changes or the order modifications will be charged according to the actual situation. Any changes or cancellations must be directly contacted and handled with us in written form by e-mail or fax as soon as possible.

- Additional hotel bookings before or after the tour as well as other services are subject to hotel cancellation policy to determine if a refund is possible.
- If the guest quit during the trip or fails to participate in any itinerary due to personal reasons (no travel documents, late arrival, illness, accident, etc.), the paid tour fare will not be refunded, and no other services will be compensated.

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