【Vancouver in and Calgary out】6-Day Canadian Rockies Tour from Vancouver: Columbia Icefield, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park

Product Code: 672330

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    Explore the great wonders of the Kamloops Sunmore Ginseng Factory
    Visit the Last Spike and Bow Falls
    Explore the great Glacier National Park and all that it has to offer
    Visit the Columbia Ice Icefield and take a ride on the Banff Gondola
    Experience the beauty of nature and take a look at the Hoodoos
Tour Code
672330
Duration
6 day
Departure City
Vancouver
End City
Calgary
Language
Chinese, English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Vancouver

Vancouver - Okanagan Lake - Kelowna - Revelstoke / Salmon Arm

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

Meal: Lunch: Excluding (Meal Option Available) Dinner: Excluding (Meal Option Available)

In the morning, we will first head to the Hope Town, and then pass through the town of Merritt and head to visit the famous local "VQA" rare wine winery. Shortly after, we will head to Kelowna: the hometown of fruits in BC and pass by the Okanagan Lake. Following, we will visit the famous local Vernon Planet Bee Honey Farm. Finally, we will return back to Revelstoke.

【Itinerary】

Vancouver → Hope Town
(30 mins) → Merritt (Pass by) → Kelowna Grizzli Winery (45 mins) → Okanagan Lake (Pass by) → Vernon Plannet Bee Honey Farm (30 mins) → Revelstoke / Salmon Arm


Visiting Attractions

  • Okanagan Lake Okanagan Lake

Meal

  • Lunch: Excluding (Meal Option Available)
  • Dinner: Excluding (Meal Option Available)
Day 02
Banff

Revelstoke / Salmon Arm - Banff National Park - Banff

Hotel: Irwin's Mountain Inn / Red Carpet Inn or similar

Meal: Breakfast: Excluding (Meal Option Available) Lunch: Excluding (Meal Option Available)

In the morning, we will pass through the famous Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park. Following, join us for an epic scenic drive to Yoho National Park! Shortly after, we will head to the Banff National Park! First, we will have a nice lunch, and we will go to the Louise Lake to enjoy the beautiful scenic views of Louise Lake. Next, we will take the Banff Gondola to have a panoramic view of Banff. Following, we will take a visit to the beautiful Moraine Lake. Then we will go to see the famous Bow Falls. Finally join us and relax yourself in Banff Town! 

【Itinerary】

Revelstoke / Salmon Arm → Glacier National Park
(Pass-by) → Yoho National Park (Pass-by) → Banff National Park → Lake Louise (120 mins, including lunch time and sightseeing time)→ Moraine Lake (15 mins) → Banff Gondola (60 mins) → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Banff Town (60 mins)

 


Tips:
* The opening time of Moraine Lake is from mid-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.

Visiting Attractions

  • Banff Town Banff Town
  • Glacier National Park Glacier National Park
  • Yoho National Park Yoho National Park
  • Banff National Park Banff National Park
  • Lake Louise Lake Louise
  • Moraine Lake Moraine Lake
  • Banff Gondola Banff Gondola
  • Bow Falls Bow Falls

Meal

  • Breakfast: Excluding (Meal Option Available)
  • Lunch: Excluding (Meal Option Available)
Day 03
Banff

Icefield Avenue - Columbia Icefield - Jasper

Hotel: Lobstick Lodge / Marmot Lodge Jasper / Athabasca Hotel or similar

Meal: Breakfast: Excluding (Meal Option Available)

We will head to visit Bow Lake. Along the way, you can overlook the Crowfoot Glacier. You can take a visit to the Num-Ti-Jah Inn and learn about the story of legendary of guide Jimmy Thompson. Following, we will head to the Peyto Lake. It is a maple-leaf-shaped lake, just like a blue ribbon inlaid in the Rocky Mountain valley. Then we will drive along No. 93 Icefield Avenue to Columbia Glacier. You may choose to take a snowmobile and experience the temperature of glacier aged over hundreds of years. You may also step on the 280-meter-high Skywalk to have a panoramic view of the Sunwapta Valley. Finally, we will go to Athabasca Falls with a drop of 23 meters. We will drive to the hotel in Jasper town to stay overnight.

Itinerary

Banff → Crowfoot Glacier (Pass-by) → Bow Lake (30 mins) → Peyto Lake (20 mins) → Icefields Avenue (Pass-by) → Icefield Center Lunch (Optional, 60 mins) → Icefield Snowmobile & Skywalk (150 mins) → Athabasca Falls (30 mins) → Jasper

 


Tips:
* In the case of the closure of Peyto Lake due to force majeure factors such as maintenance and weather, etc. we will go to the Waterflow Lake instead.

Visiting Attractions

  • Bow Lake Bow Lake
  • Peyto Lake Peyto Lake
  • Icefields Parkway Icefields Parkway
  • Athabasca Falls Athabasca Falls
  • Columbia Icefield Columbia Icefield

Meal

  • Breakfast: Excluding (Meal Option Available)
Day 04
Banff

Jasper National Park - Banff / Calgary

Hotel: Banff Caribou Lodge / Banff Ptarmigan Inn / Canalta Lodge / The Rundlestone Lodge or similar

Meal: Breakfast: Excluding (Meal Option Available) Lunch: Excluding (Meal Option Available)

Today, we will drive to the second largest glacial lake in the world Maligne Lake, and we will pass through the Medicine Lake along the way. You may take a lake cruise on the Maligne Lake at your own expense. Then, we will head to visit the longest and deepest in the Rocky Mountains-Maligne Canyon. After lunch, we will drive back to Calgary.

【Itinerary】

Jasper → Medicine Lake
(Pass-by) → Maligne Lake (90 mins, you can take a cruise at your own expense) → Elf Island Maligne Canyon (30 mins) → Lunch (At your own expense, you can add a buffet at the Maligne Canyon Wilderness Restaurant, 60 mins) → Banff → Calgary

 


Tips:
* If the Maligne Lake Cruise is not open due to seasonal or weather reasons, the attraction will be replaced by Pyramid Lake and Patricia Lake.

Visiting Attractions

  • Medicine Lake Medicine Lake
  • Maligne Lake Maligne Lake
  • Maligne Canyon. Maligne Canyon.
  • Jasper National Park Jasper National Park

Meal

  • Breakfast: Excluding (Meal Option Available)
  • Lunch: Excluding (Meal Option Available)
Day 05
Calgary

Waterton Lakes National Park

Hotel: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel or similar

Meal: Breakfast: Excluding (Meal Option Available)

Going south along No. 2 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, there is a peaceful and quiet place on the US-Canada border—Waterton Lakes National Park. It is the most famous ecological protection area in the south of Albi Province, with beautiful scenery, clear water and blue sky. Arrive at the Prince of Wales Hotel named after Prince of Wales at about 12:00. It stands in front of the clear water of Waterton Lake. Standing on a high place, you open your arms and embrace the beautiful scenery in front of you. It should only be there. Stop and go in the town near the lake, choose a restaurant you like, order one or two dishes you like, and enjoy your lunch time. Afterwards, visit Cameron Falls. Get up and return to Calgary at about 16:00 pm.

【Itinerary】

Calgary → Waterton Lakes National Park → Waterton Lakes
(30 mins) → Prince of Wales Hotel - Afternoon Tea (optional, 60mins) → Waterton Lakes Cruise (optional, 75 mins) → Cameron Falls (15 mins) → Calgary

 


Visiting Attractions

  • Waterton Lakes National Park Waterton Lakes National Park

Meal

  • Breakfast: Excluding (Meal Option Available)
Day 06
Calgary

Demhelle "Dinosaur Valley" - Badlands - Calgary

Meal: Breakfast: Excluding (Meal Option Available)

Visiting Demheller is like a journey through time. This strange and changeable Horseshoe Bay, created by natural wind, rain and crustal movement, seems to have entered the surface of the moon. The amazing rock formations are bronze and amber Terrace-style texture, shapes of different shapes are natural. From the complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton to a slender dinosaur feather in amber, the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology brings to life the giant animals of the dinosaur era; along the way, you can watch the world's largest dinosaur model. Traveling eastward in the afternoon, you will see a forest of stone pillars of various shapes eroded by wind and rain. Do you know how many Hollywood movies have been bred in this land? Then we will return to Calgary.

【Itinerary】

Calgary → Horseshoe Bend
Royal Tyrrell Museum (optional, 90 mins) → The Drumheller Hoodoos → Calgary

 


Visiting Attractions

  • Royal Tyrrell Museum Royal Tyrrell Museum

Meal

  • Breakfast: Excluding (Meal Option Available)
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Own Expenses

Day Activity Price Additional Information
D1 VCR6 6-Day Meal Adult:USD$290.00 Child (1-12):USD$221.00 Includes 5 breakfasts, 3 lunch and 1 dinner. Please select a food package upon booking the itinerary. Any further additions during the tour will be determined according to the actual。
D2 Banff Gondola+ Columbia Icefield Adventure+ Skywalk+ National Park Pass(Vancouver-Calgary) Adult:CAD$200.00 / USD$168.00; Child (6-15):CAD$123.00 / USD$104.00; Mandatory Fee
D4 Maligne Lake Cruise USD$69.00 /Adult; USD$45.00/Child (6-15) Maligne Lake is short of resources. It is highly recommended that you pay in advance to ensure the cruise resources. Please understand that once the resource reservation is done successfully, it cannot be canceled or rescheduled.
D5 Waterton Lake Cruise Adult:CAD$65.00 / USD$57.00; Child (1-12):CAD$35.00 / USD$31.00; CAD$ price exclude 5%GST tax.
D5 Prince of Wales Hotel - Afternoon Tea Everyone:CAD$60.00 / USD$53.00 CAD$ price exclude 5%GST tax. Reservation is required in advance, whether the reservation can be made or not is subject to the hotel's actual reply.
D6 Royal Tyrrell Museum Adult:CAD$21.00 / USD$19.00; Youth (7-17):CAD$10.00 / USD$9.00; Child (1-6):Free; CAD$ price exclude 5%GST tax.
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

Pick-up Details / Transfers

【Dropoff Information】
Calgary: Delta Calgary Downtown, 209 4th Ave SE, Calgary AB T2G 0C6
Calgary: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza, 1316 33rd St NE, Calgary AB T2A 6B6
Calgary International Airport (YYC): Please book flight depart after 21:30.

Meeting Point

Search for your nearest pickup point
Time Region Location Full Address
06:50AM Vancouver Vancouver Chinatown
50 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3V6, Canada
07:30AM Richmond River Rock Casino Resort
8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8, Canada
07:45AM West Vancouver on Cambie St & 42nd Ave.
5812 Cambie & 42nd Ave
08:00AM Burnaby HSBC Bank Crystal Mall
2829-4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9, Canada
08:30AM Coquitlam Real Canadian Superstore
1301 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam, BC V3K 6P9, Canada
08:50AM Surrey Guildford Recreation Centre
15105 105 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 7G8, Canada

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 5-night hotel accommodations
    • Ground transportation (The type of vehicle used will based on the number of guests that day)
    • Professional bilingual tour guide or driver-guide

Package Excludes

    • Service fees for tour guide and driver: USD$12 or CAD$15 in BC (Day 1 - Day 2) and USD$8 or CAD$10 (Day 3 - Day 6) per guest per day. 
    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure locations
    • All personal expenses, additional hotel services and meals, unless otherwise stated
    • Entrance fees and optional tours (rates vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
    • Aside from admission fees, optional tour fees and service fees mentioned above, other fees and taxes should be paid in CAD currency by. If you choose to pay in USD currency, you should pay the price difference caused by the currency exchange rate.
  • Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)

Special Notes

    • Cancellation and Amendment Policy:
      - 33 and more days prior to departure date, CAD$45.00 per person penalty fee;
      - 17-32 days prior to departure date, 50% penalty fee;
      - 0-16 days prior to departure date, no refund.                                                                           
      - 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.
    • Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. 
    • Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information when you book the tour (name, gender, contact information, adult or child, etc.), so as not to make reservation errors and affect your travel. If the trip is delayed or losses are caused due to lack of information, it shall be on your own responsibility.
    • Hotels have different room types, such as a King/Queen size beds or two double size twin beds. The maximum number of people who can legally stay in a room is 2 to 4 people. In addition, each hotel has a different method of charging the deposit, which requires the cooperation of the guests according to regulations. We guarantee the number of rooms for guests but does not guarantee the specific room type and location. Hotel check-in time is usually after 15:00.
    • This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for any of the attractions. Tour attraction admission charges and meal expenses are subject to change at any time without notification. Any purchased ticket cannot be refunded for lower prices. 
    • We have the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary. 
    • During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progression of the trip. 
    • If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding. 
    • Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the group tour. The local operator provides the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest. 
    • Normal health conditions are required in order to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notifications to make a reservation. We do not guarantee a wheelchair liftequipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
    • In order to make your trip more complete, pleasant, and smooth, we strongly recommend that you choose to book event tickets, catering packages, etc. when making your order. Please be aware that we do not provide any additional booking services within 7 days before the departure date or during the tour. 
    • The price in the system is US dollars which includes tax. If you need to pay in CAD dollars, all CAD dollar prices do not include 5% GST. 
    • We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on our website. It is your responsibility to check the Terms & Conditions on our website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, We shall not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.
    • The maximum waiting time for any late passengers is 10 minutes beyond the meeting time announced by the Tour Guide. While the local operator makes every effort to provide on-time service, it does not guarantee to arrive at or depart from any point at a specific time. This could be affected by a number of factors including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical problems. We are not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such a delay. They are not liable for the expense of connecting air or train or bus services missed as a result of a delay and are not liable for any other travel expense caused as a result of a delay.
    • We reserve the right, when operating conditions require, transferring passengers from one vehicle to another in route. 
    • The following documents are recommended to make your check-in process smooth: A valid photo ID is required in order to board the bus. We recommend you bring a copy of your email confirmation to board the bus as well. 
    • This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.
    • Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be fully refunded. 
    • Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with the law and prohibited in most hotel rooms. Customers are responsible for any penalty charged by the hotel in a non-smoking room at least CAD$300 and more per night. 
    • Pets and animals are not allowed on the vehicle. 
  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • Please Note:
    1. Guests are not allowed to use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS and admission ticket purchased by themselves to join the sightseeing attractions included in this tour.
    2. Guests who do use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS or admission ticket purchased by themselves, will not be offered the transportation service for that day, and will possible need to pay a penalty fee. Please consult your tour guide for details.
  • Language: This tour is escorted by a professional bilingual tour guide and/or driver guide (English/Chinese). Tours and/or languages may be combined to operate this tour depending on the number of passengers who have booked a particular departure.
  • Bus Arrangement: Passengers on the same reservation will be arranged on the same bus unless stated otherwise. If you wish to be on the same bus as another party /an existing reservation, please note your request with the reservation number in the comment section on the checkout page or notify us at least 24 hours prior to tour departure.
  • Tours4Fun cooperates with top local area tour operators and ensures the best quality of services to all travelers. We provide tour coaches that all are insured with a liability insurance coverage from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 to make sure that your trips are safer and more enjoyable.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
  • As some hotels require, customers must bring at least one credit card or debit card that can be used at the destination, to cooperate with card swiping for deposit and check-in procedures according to the different regulations of the hotel. If there is no personal consumption, the hotel will refund the deposit to your card within 7-14 working days after check-out.

Pricing Info

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* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third/fourth bed in the room. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
  • * Additional fees may apply for travelers under 2 years of age. Please ensure you inform us when booking if you are travelling with infants 2 years or younger by placing the number of infants and their dates of birth in the comments section when booking online.
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      3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
      4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

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      - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
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      - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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