5-Day Winter Rocky Mountain Tour Vancouver In/Calgary Out: Yoho National Park, Banff National Park, Kalamalka Lake, Kootenay National Park, Lake Louise (Including Vancouver Airport Pick-up) 【Product Code: 9579】

Airport Pick-up Information:

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 is available 24 hours a day.

1) For flights arriving between 07:00-23:00, the first 2 passengers will be charged USD$80 (CAD$100, CAD price exclude 5%GST tax), and each additional guest will be charged USD$20 (CAD$25, CAD price exclude 5%GST tax). Please be aware that there is a maximum of 4 guests per order.

2) For flights arriving beyond 07:00-23:00, the first 2 passengers will be charged USD$95 (CAD$120, CAD price exclude 5%GST tax), and each additional guest will be charged USD$20 (CAD$25, CAD price exclude 5%GST tax). Please be aware that there is a maximum of 4 guests 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. (The fee does not include the driver-guide service fee: USD$8.00 / CAD10.00 / person)

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

Note: If the guest who wants to participate in the Vancouver tour does not choose this activity when placing the order, he/she will be allowed to get on the bus when there are free seats and will be USD$20 (CAD$25, CAD price exclude 5%GST tax) 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.

Seattle paid pick-up information:

1. Every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, 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.

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

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

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!

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