Day 1: Vancouver Airport Pick-up
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、23:00. 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$15.00/CAD$20.00 / 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.
| Vancouver Arrival | Domestic flight arrival | At Claim Belt #3 |
| International flight arrival | Arriving Hall Information Center |
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.
Day 2: Free Day (Choose Your Itinerary)
Day 3: Vancouver - Grizzli Winery - Kalamalka Lake - Salmon Arm
In the morning, we will pass through the grassland town of Merritt, which is mainly engaged in animal husbandry and forestry. After lunch in Kelowna, 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) → Kelowna (Lunch at your own expense) → Grizzli Winery (30 mins) → Kalamalka Lake (15 mins) → Salmon Arm (Dinner at your own expense)
Day 4: Salmon Arm - Banff National Park - Banff
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 the Bow Falls, one of the filming locations of the classic movie "The River Flows East" starring Marilyn Monroe. Take the Gondola 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 Operating Period of Banff Gondola (Oct 14, 2026 – Nov 08, 2026 & Nov 21, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027)
Salmon Arm (Breakfast at your own expense) → The Last Spike (20 mins) → Yoho National Park (Drive through) → Golden (Pass by) → Lake Louise Village (Lunch at your own expense) → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Banff National Park → Banff Gondola (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Banff Upper Hot Springs (Optional, 60 mins) → Banff
Itinerary for Closed Period of Banff Gondola (Nov 09, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026)
Salmon Arm (Breakfast at your own expense) → The Last Spike (20 mins) → Yoho National Park (Drive through) → Golden (Pass by) → Lake Louise Village (Lunch at own expense) → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Banff National Park → Lake Louise Gondola (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Banff Upper Hot Springs (Optional, 60 mins) → Banff
Kindly Reminder:
1. Coin-operated lockers are available within the scenic area. Please bring CAD $2 coins if you wish to use them.
2. Swimsuits and towels are available for rental at the venue. All rental fees and terms are set by the attraction management; guests may rent items at their own discretion.
3. Guests with heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, pregnancy or other physical ailments shall decide whether to use the hot springs based on their personal physical condition and doctor’s advice. Guests who opt out of the hot spring activity will be arranged free time in Banff Town by the tour guide.
4. If both Banff Gondola and Lake Louise Gondola are out of service, gondola access will not be available. The tour guide will process refunds on board as follows: Adult USD 58.00 / CAD 72.50 per person; Child USD 38.00 / CAD 47.13 per person.
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!
Day 5: Banff - Kootenay National Park - Lake Louise - Yoho National Park - Emerald Lake - Banff/Calgary
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
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| 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. |
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).
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 the Highlights Tour/Pick-up & Tour package is USD $15/CAD $20 per person; for all other travel days, the rate is USD $15/CAD $20 per person per day.
Calgary Part: 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.
Fuel Surcharge: USD 5/person/day for US tours; CAD 5/person/day for Canada tours. Payable to the guide on tour (not applicable on free days or airport transfer-only days).
| Items | Prices | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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). For safety reasons: This activity is subject to weather and lake ice conditions. |
| 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. |
| BAW/BACW Mandatory Fee | Adult (16+): USD$70.00 / CAD$83.00 Child (6-15): USD$40.00 / CAD$48.00 | For the period 10/14/2026-11/08/2026 & 11/21/2026-04/30/2027, includes: Banff National Park admission + Banff Gondola For the period 11/09/2026-11/20/2026, 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). |
| 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. 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. |
Vancouver International Airport (YVR),3211 Grant McConachie Wy, Richmond, BC V7B 0A4, Canada Complimentary airport pick-up services on the first day of your tour at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will be available at: 10:00, 12:30, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21:00 and 23:00. Please be aware that you may need to wait at the airport for other passengers to transfer to the hotel according to the bus schedule.
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.
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Great tour guide. Safe driver. Glorious mountains. Good pace. Look forward to 3 more days the guide worked hard and was pleasant. Good listener. Excellent English