3-Day Winter Rocky Mountain Tour Vancouver In/Calgary Out: Yoho National Park, Banff National Park, Kalamalka Lake, Kootenay National Park, Lake Louise

Highlights

Welcome to Canada’s first national park: Banff! It is also known today as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Take an in-depth look at the Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, a picture-perfect mountain town and village and so much more!
Banff, known as the "Soul of the Rockies", is like Lake Louise embedded in the Rockies. The Bow Falls, the filming location of the movie "The River Flows East" starring Marilyn Monroe, takes a cable car to the top of the iceberg and overlooks the magnificent mountains covered with ice and snow; the
Visit the beauty of Canada’s greatest adventures for an unforgettable tour filled with many memories to cherish!

Important Notice

10/14/2025-04/30/2026: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Additional dates: 12/24/2025, 12/26/2025, 12/28/2025, 12/29/2025, 02/13/2026, 02/16/2026
During the peak season from 12/20/2025 to 01/06/2026, a surcharge of USD$130.00/CAD$160.00/room/night will be charged for staying at the Banff Hotel (CAD$ price Exclude 5%GST tax.).
A minimum of 2 guests is required.
* Please tell us children’s age when placing an order, otherwise the mandatory items will be charged on site according to the adult standard.

Itinerary

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Day01
Vancouver - Grizzli Winery - Kalamalka Lake - Salmon Arm Hotel:Hilltop Inn - Salmon Arm OR similar

Day 1: Vancouver - Grizzli Winery - Kalamalka Lake - Salmon Arm

Introduction:

Tour Overview：

In the morning, we will pass through the grassland town of Merritt, which is mainly engaged in animal husbandry and forestry. Then we will visit the famous "VQA" precious winery, taste red and white wines, and buy world-famous Canadian ice wine. Then we will go to the Kalamalka Lake to appreciate the color of the lake that changes with the environment at any time, and feel the magic and charm of nature. Then we will drive to Salmon Arm.

Itinerary:

Vancouver → Merritt (pass by) → Grizzli Winery (30 mins) → Kalamalka Lake (15 mins) → Salmon Arm

Hotel:

Hilltop Inn - Salmon Arm OR similar

Day02
Salmon Arm - Banff National Park - Banff Hotel:Elk + Avenue Hotel OR Irwin's Mountain Inn OR Red Carpet Inn OR The Rundlestone Lodge OR Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa OR 其他班夫小鎮酒店 OR 同級

Day 2: Salmon Arm - Banff National Park - Banff

Introduction:

Tour Overview：

This morning we will visit the famous "Last Spike" in the Pacific Railroad Memorial Park. Then we will pass through Yoho National Park and head to Vermilion Lake. The water of Vermilion Lake comes from the hot springs of the nearby Sulphur Mountain, so the color of the riverbed turns into cinnabar brown, making it one of the favorite shooting locations in Banff for photographers. Then we will go to the Bow Falls, one of the filming locations of the classic movie "The River Flows East" starring Marilyn Monroe. Take the Banff Mountain to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountains. Finally, we will go to the Banff Upper Hot Springs (please bring your own swimsuit and towel, etc.) to help you wash away the fatigue of a day's journey.

Itinerary for 10/14/2025-11/09/2025 & 11/22/2025-04/30/2026:

Salmon Arm → The Last Spike (30 mins) → Yoho National Park (Drive through) → Vermillion Lake (15 mins) → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Banff National Park → Banff Gondola (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Banff Upper Hot Spring (Optional, 60 mins) → Banff

Itinerary for 11/10/2025-11/21/2025:

Salmon Arm → The Last Spike (30 mins) → Yoho National Park (Drive through) → Vermillion Lake (15 mins) → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Banff National Park → Lake Louise Gondola (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Banff Upper Hot Spring (Optional, 60 mins) → Banff

Kindly Reminder:

1. The Banff Upper Hot Springs has been closed and is expected to reopen in early 2026. As the specific opening date has not been announced yet, therefore, we will not be able to visit the Banff Upper Hot Springs during this period. Thank you for your understanding!

2. Coin lockers are available within the resort. Please bring your own coins ($2 CAD).

3. Swimwear and towel rentals are available at the resort. The rates and usage rules are governed by the resort, and guests can choose to rent them based on their needs.

4. Guests who do not participate in this optional activity will be arranged by the tour guide to enjoy their own leisure time in Banff Village.

5. Guests with heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, pregnancy, or other medical conditions should consider whether to participate in the hot springs activity based on their own medical condition and doctor's advice.

Due to limited hotel availability in the Banff area, specific room types cannot be guaranteed. The hotel will assign either a king-bed room or twin-bed room based on availability upon check-in. Thank you for your understanding!

Hotel:

Elk + Avenue Hotel OR Irwin's Mountain Inn OR Red Carpet Inn OR The Rundlestone Lodge OR Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa OR 其他班夫小鎮酒店 OR 同級

Day03
Banff - Kootenay National Park - Lake Louise - Yoho National Park - Emerald Lake - Banff/Calgary

Day 3: Banff - Kootenay National Park - Lake Louise - Yoho National Park - Emerald Lake - Banff/Calgary

Introduction:

Tour Overview：

Today’s journey begins in Banff, taking you past the majestic Castle Mountain before entering Kootenay National Park, where you’ll witness the awe-inspiring Marble Canyon—a masterpiece carved by nature’s hand. Next, arrive at Lake Louise, where shifting light paints the waters in ever-changing hues. After traversing the winding Spiral Tunnels, explore Yoho National Park, home to the mighty Natural Bridge and the jewel-toned Emerald Lake, each stop more breathtaking than the last. Finally concluding this unforgettable adventure.

Itinerary:

Banff → Castle Mountain (Pass by) → Kootenay National Park → Marble Canyon (45 mins) → Lake Louise (90 mins, optional: Snowshoeing/Lake Louise Horse Sleigh Ride/Lake Louise Afternoon Tea) → Spiral Tunnel (Pass by) → Yoho National Park → Natural Bridge (15 mins) → Emerald Lake (20 mins) → Banff/Calgary

Transfer:

Addr
Banff: Elk + Avenue Hotel,333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B1, Canada
Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre,2801 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB T1W 3A2
Calgary Downtown: Bus Stop in front of Harry Hays Building (opposite Delta Calgary Downtown Hotel),4th Ave SE, Calgary
CalgaryNortheast: DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North,2120 16th Avenue Northeast, T2E 1L4 Calgary, Canada
Calgary International Airport (YYC),2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6W5, Canada Please book domestic flights departing after 21:30 and international flights departing after 22:00.

Pricing

Standard Price

Dec 18, 2025 ~ Apr 28, 2026
(Sun/Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat)

Double

$448.00/p

Triple

$368.00/p

Quard

$328.00/p

Single

$638.00/p

Dec 20, 2025 ~ Jan 06, 2026
(Sun/Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat)

Double

$513.00/p

Triple

$411.00/p

Quard

$361.00/p

Single

$768.00/p

Drop Off Service

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. Accommodation during the trip (the number of nights is equal to the number of days in the trip minus one).

Exclusion

1. 5%GST of CAD price.

2. Service fee:

Vancouver Part: On arrival day, airport transfer only is USD $7/CAD $10 per person, while transfer combined with the featured tour is USD $15/CAD $20 per person; for all other travel days, the rate is USD $15/CAD $20 per person per day.

Calgary: Minimum USD$12 or CAD$15/person/day before 11/01/2025; minimum USD$15 or CAD$20/person/day starting 11/01/2025.

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
BAW/BACW Mandatory Fee	Adult (16+): USD$67.00 / CAD$80.00 Child (6-15): USD$32.00 / CAD$38.00	For the period 10/14/2025 - 11/09/2025 & 11/22/2025 - 04/30/2026, includes: Banff National Park admission + Banff Gondola For the period 11/10/2025 - 11/21/2025, includes: Banff National Park admission + Lake Louise Gondola Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST. Please pay the surcharge before the tour begins, or paid to the tour guide in person (if the order includes children, please make sure to indicate the age of the children in advance when booking the itinerary, otherwise the fee will be charged on-site according to adult standards).
Rocky Mountain 2-Day Meals	Adult: USD$88.00 / CAD$113.00 Child (2-11): USD$73.00 / CAD$100.00	4 meals in total, including 1 breakfast + 2 lunches + 1 dinner. Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
Banff Upper Hot Springs	Everyone: USD$25.00 / CAD$30.00	The Banff Upper Hot Springs has been closed and is expected to reopen in early 2026. As the specific opening date has not been announced yet, therefore, we will not be able to visit the Banff Upper Hot Springs during this period. Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
Snowshoeing (Winter Only)	Everyone: USD$4.00 / CAD$5.00	Time: 10/16-5/31. Resources are limited – first come, first served! We strongly recommend prepayment; on-site payment cannot guarantee availability. When signing up for activities, please provide your shoe size (in US sizes). If corresponding resources are unavailable, the guide will arrange a refund. For safety reasons: This activity is subject to weather and lake ice conditions. If the activity cannot proceed due to force majeure, the guide will arrange an on-site refund.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Afternoon Tea	Adult: USD$113.00 / CAD$145.00 Child (0-12): USD$48.00 / CAD$62.00	Opening Time: 11/01/2025-12/19/2025, 01/03/2026-04/30/2026 Notes: Children aged 12 and under will be separately arranged with children's meals. To ensure a successful reservation, we recommend prepaying at least 3 days in advance. Service fees are included. CAD prices do not include the 5% federal Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Winter Lake Louise Horse Sleigh Ride	Adult: USD$63.00 / CAD$75.00 Child (4-10): USD$53.00 / CAD$63.00	Notes: 1. Sleigh rides are 45 minutes in length and please remember to dress appropriately for weather conditions. 2. Children 3 years and under are not guaranteed a seat (they may have to sit on your lap). 3. Please ensure you are able to come to the Brewster Lake Louise Sleigh Ride desk 30 minutes prior to your scheduled ride. The sleigh desk is located in the lower level lobby of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. All sleigh rides depart exactly on the hour. CAD price exclude 5%GST tax.

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