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3-Day Winter Rocky Mountain Tour Vancouver In/Calgary Out: Yoho National Park, Banff National Park, Kalamalka Lake, Kootenay National Park, Lake Louise 【Product Code: 9576】

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Tour Code 9576
Duration 3 days
Departure City Vancouver
End City Calgary, Banff
Tour Type Local Pickup
Language Chinese, English
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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; Irwin's Mountain Inn; Red Carpet Inn; The Rundlestone Lodge; Banff Caribour Lodge OR 其他班夫小鎮酒店

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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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; Irwin's Mountain Inn; Red Carpet Inn; The Rundlestone Lodge; Banff Caribour Lodge OR 其他班夫小鎮酒店
  • 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
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.
CalgaryNortheast: DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North,2120 16th Avenue Northeast, T2E 1L4 Calgary, Canada
Calgary Downtown: Bus Stop in front of Harry Hays Building (opposite Delta Calgary Downtown Hotel),4th Ave SE, Calgary
Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre,2801 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB T1W 3A2
Banff: Elk + Avenue Hotel,333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B1, Canada

Pricing

Pricing

Standard Price

Double [?]Two Full size beds: 54 × 75 inches (137 × 190 cm)
$448.00/p
Triple [?]Two Full size beds: 54 × 75 inches (137 × 190 cm)
$368.00/p
Quard [?]Two Full size beds: 54 × 75 inches (137 × 190 cm)
$328.00/p
Single [?]One King size bed: 76 × 80 inches (198×203cm)
$638.00/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

    ItemsPricesRemark
    BAW/BACW Mandatory FeeAdult (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 MealsAdult: 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 SpringsEveryone: USD$25.00 / CAD$30.00

    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 TeaAdult: 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 RideAdult: 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.

    4. To secure your booking, we recommend prepaying at least 7 days in advance. Please note that this activity requires secondary confirmation upon request.

    5. Non-refundable, and cannot be rescheduled, if booking is a 'no show' or guest fails to arrive to check-in on time. 

    6. Full cancellation and refund available 6 days priorto scheduled time. lf you require to change your booking date or time, you must contact us a minimum of 48 hours in advance and a USD$25.00/CAD$30.00 change fee will apply.

    7. All rides go as scheduled, unless cancelled by Management for safety reasons (Trail Maintenance, Ice and Snow conditions, temperatures below -30 Celsius etc.)

    CAD price exclude 5%GST tax.

    Meeting Points

    Meeting Points

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    Time
    Address
    07:00
    River Rock Casino Resort

    8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8, Canada

    07:15
    West Vancouver (on Cambie St & 48th Ave.)

    Langara-49th Avenue Station

    07:35
    Burnaby：Kingsway & Willingdon

    2829-4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9, Canada

    08:00
    Real Canadian Superstore

    1301 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam, BC V3K 6P9, Canada

    08:20
    Guildford Recreation Centre

    15105 105 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 7G8, Canada

    Special Notes
    Terms and Conditions:

    There is always a non-refundable additional 6% transcation fees once your booking is confirmed. E.g. Free cancellation will still need to be charged a 6% cancellation fee.

    1. If the tour is not possible due to force majeure such as weather, war, strikes, etc., the company will have the right to change the itinerary, refund the ticket fees for the attractions (except for the free self-paid items), and the registration fee will not be refunded;
    2. The following situations apply to order cancellation and change: reducing the number of participants in the same order, canceling the entire order, changing the itinerary, and changing different participating dates of the same itinerary.
    a. If the group requests cancellation or rescheduling 33 days (inclusive) before departure, the group fee will not be deducted, and other additional hotels, air tickets or services must refer to the hotel or airline regulations to determine whether they can be refunded.
    b. If the group requests cancellation or rescheduling from 17 days (inclusive) to 32 days (inclusive) before departure, 50% of the group fee will be deducted, and other additional hotels or services must refer to the hotel regulations to determine whether they can be refunded.
    c. If the group requests cancellation from 16 days (inclusive) before departure to the day of departure or fails to participate on time on the day of departure, it will be deemed as an automatic waiver and the paid group fee will not be refunded.
    d. If your company or guests withdraw from the trip or fail to participate in any itinerary due to personal reasons (lack of travel documents, late arrival, illness, accident, etc.), the tour fee paid will not be refunded, and no other services will be compensated.
    When the order is modified, the resource situation changes and additional fees are incurred, they will be charged according to the actual situation;
    Any changes or cancellations must be contacted and processed directly with the company in writing by email or fax.

    Reviews
    Satisfaction:

    97%

    Order very good

    Tour good

    Total 7 travellers participated in the review. Share your feelings of the trip and evaluation of the attractions, and you will get 50 points award. Points Award
      2025-04-12 04:19

    As an avid photographer, Banff exceeded all my expectations!
    As an avid photographer, Banff exceeded all my expectations! The play of light on Lake Louise's turquoise waters created magical moments at every hour. The cable car ascent provided unparalleled vantage points to capture the Rockies' grandeur, while Bow Falls offered wonderful compositional opportunities with its cinematic heritage. The tour timing perfectly aligned with golden hour at multiple locations, allowing me to capture stunning shots of the landscape bathed in warm light. Our guide even shared insider tips for the best photography spots. From wide-angle mountain panoramas to intimate village scenes, every frame tells a story of this magnificent UNESCO site. A truly rewarding experience for any photography enthusiast!

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      2025-03-26 19:06

    More than just postcards – it’s a feeling!
    Just got back from the Banff tour and my mind is still in the mountains. Calling it a "tour" doesn't really do it justice; it felt more like stepping into a living postcard. Everyone talks about the turquoise lakes, but seeing Lake Louise in person, perfectly framed by the Rockies, is something else. It really does feel like the "Soul of the Rockies." The cable car ride was the big surprise for me. Going up to the "top of the iceberg" and looking out at a never-ending view of snowy peaks was just... wow. It was quiet and powerful up there. And seeing Bow Falls, knowing Marilyn Monroe stood there, was a cool little piece of history. This trip wasn't just about seeing beautiful things; it was about feeling them. It’s a bunch of moments I know I’ll be playing back in my head for a long time. If you're thinking about going, just do it

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      2025-03-09 07:39

    What a magical experience exploring Banff with my family!
    What a magical experience exploring Banff with my family! The glacial lakes were even more vibrant in person, and the cable car adventure had us all in awe of nature's grandeur. Seeing the places where Marilyn Monroe once filmed added a special historical charm to our trip. The tour perfectly balanced iconic sights with peaceful moments to soak in the atmosphere. Our children loved spotting wildlife along the way, and we'll always treasure the memories created amid these spectacular landscapes. A truly heartwarming adventure that brought us closer together while discovering Canada's natural wonders!

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    Y****e
      2025-01-16 11:04

    A Memorable Trip to the Soul of the Rockies!
    I recently joined the Banff tour and it was an amazing experience! As Canada’s first national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it definitely lived up to its reputation. The Rocky Mountain peaks were breathtaking, and the turquoise glacial lakes—especially Lake Louise—were even more stunning in person. The mountain town and village were picture-perfect, just as described. I also enjoyed visiting Bow Falls, known from Marilyn Monroe’s movie, and the cable car ride to the snowy mountain top offered spectacular views of the icy landscapes. This tour truly showcased the best of Banff and left me with unforgettable memories. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore the beauty of the Canadian Rockies!

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    S*****8
      2024-12-11 12:01

    Beyond expectations!
    For adventure seekers, this Banff tour delivers beyond expectations! While taking in the breathtaking scenery, we discovered thrilling activities around every corner. The cable car ride provided an adrenaline rush as we ascended to dizzying heights, revealing snow-capped peaks that called for exploration. The crystal-clear waters of glacial lakes tempted us for a quick, refreshing dip, while the mountain trails surrounding Bow Falls begged to be hiked. Our guide expertly balanced scenic viewing with opportunities for active exploration. Whether it was climbing rock formations or breathing the crisp mountain air, this tour satisfied our craving for adventure while showcasing Banff's incredible natural beauty. Perfect for travelers who want more than just photo stops!

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    Q

    How many days are recommended to fully experience Banff National Park?

     2025-06-09 08:41
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    To thoroughly experience Banff National Park, a visit of 3 to 5 days is generally recommended. This allows sufficient time to explore the Banff townsite, Lake Louise, and other key attractions like Sulphur Mountain, as well as enjoy hiking, wildlife viewing, and optional activities without feeling rushed. A multi-day guided tour can enhance this experience by optimizing your time.
    Q

    What are the main differences between visiting Banff and Lake Louise?

     2025-11-09 19:42
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    Banff offers a vibrant town atmosphere with various dining, shopping, and lodging options, serving as a central hub for exploring the wider region. It provides easy access to attractions like Sulphur Mountain and the Upper Hot Springs. Lake Louise, while smaller, is famed for its iconic turquoise lake and surrounding majestic peaks, offering a more serene, postcard-perfect wilderness experience focused on lake activities and hiking trails.
    Q

    What are the best winter experiences in Banff National Park and Lake Louise?

     2025-12-01 21:34
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    In Banff National Park during winter, visitors can enjoy ice skating on frozen Lake Louise, exploring the icefalls at Johnston Canyon with crampons, and snowshoeing through serene trails. Banff Town offers charming shops, restaurants, and the chance to relax in the Banff Upper Hot Springs, providing a cozy complement to the outdoor adventures.
    Q

    Where is Banff National Park located, and what is the typical travel time from Calgary?

     2025-12-01 21:34
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    Banff National Park is nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, in Alberta, Canada. It is located approximately 120-180 kilometers west of Calgary. The typical travel time by car from Calgary to the town of Banff is about 1.5 to 2 hours, offering scenic views as you approach the majestic mountain range.
    Q

    What transportation options are available for exploring attractions within Banff National Park and Lake Louise?

     2025-12-01 21:34
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    For exploring attractions within Banff National Park and Lake Louise, visitors have several options. Public transit via Roam Transit provides service between Banff, Lake Louise, and Canmore. Private vehicles offer flexibility, though parking can be limited at popular sites. Many visitors also opt for organized tours, which provide convenient transportation directly to major attractions like Johnston Canyon and Lake Louise, eliminating the need for self-driving.
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