【Winter Tour: Vancouver In and Calgary Out】4-Day Canadian Tour from Vancouver: Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Johnston Canyon, Okanagan Lake and Marble Canyon | Stay 2-Night in Banff

Product Code: 670098

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Welcome to Canada's first national park at Banff national park
    • Take a look at a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Enjoy an in-depth look at the Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, a picture-perfect mountain town and village and so much more
    • Explore the abundant wildlife and all the amazing views along the scenic drives to Banff National Park
    • Visit the beauty of Canada's greatest adventures for an unforgettable tour filled with many memories to cherish

Tour Code
670098
Duration
4 day
Departure City
Vancouver
End City
Calgary, Banff
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 - Grizzli Winery - Okanagan Lake - Revelstoke / Salmon Arm

Hotel: Sandman Hotel / Days Inn / Travelodge Inn / Hilltop Inn - Salmon Arm or similar

Meal: Optional Meal Package: Lunch and dinner available B:Excluded L:Excluded D:Excluded

In the morning, we will 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 take a visit to the Okanagan Lake.  Finally, we will return back to Revelstoke.

Vancouver → Merritt (pass by) → Grizzli Winery+Okanagan Lake (45 mins) → Revelstoke / Salmon Arm



 


Visiting Attractions

  • Okanagan Lake Okanagan Lake

Meal

  • Optional Meal Package: Lunch and dinner available
  • B:Excluded
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Excluded
Day 02
Banff

Revelstoke / Salmon Arm - Banff National Park - Banff

Hotel: Irwin's Mountain Inn / Elk + Avenue Hotel or similar

Meal: Optional Meal Package: Breakfast available B:Excluded L:Excluded D:Excluded

Today, we will visit the famous "Last Spike" in the Pacific Railroad Memorial Park. Join us for an epic scenic drive to Yoho National Park! We will head to Vermilion Lake where the water originates from the hot springs of the Sulphur Mountain! The color of the riverbed has become brown, making it photographic favorable region in Banff. Shortly after, we will head to Bow Falls and finally arrive at the Banff National Park!

Revelstoke / Salmon Arm → The Last Spike (30 mins) → Yoho National Park (Drive through) → Vermillion Lake → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Banff National Park → Banff Gondola (mandatory , 60 mins) → Banff Upper Hot Spring (ticket included, 60 mins) → Banff



Notes:


- Banff Upper Hot Spring will be closed from 10/01/2024 to 10/18/2024. During this period, guests will not be able to enjoy free hot spring experience. 

- The mandatory item Banff Gondola will not be available on the following dates: Nov 8, Nov 10, Nov 13, and Nov 15. And the Lake Louise Cable Car will be arranged instead. This affects the following departure dates: Nov 7, Nov 9, Nov 14.


   

Banff Gondola

Explore the one-of-a-kind Gondola ride to the top of the Sulphur Mountain to experience a stunning view of six incredible mountain ranges. Banff Gondola provides breathtaking views in every direction that you look at! It is an eight-minute journey to the summit of Sulphur Mountain! On a clear and sunny day, the gondola becomes a perfect activity for families, groups, and couples to enjoy. 

  

Banff Upper Hot Spring

The Banff Hot Springs is a top-favorite today amongst visitors and locals! It is a perfect location to enjoy a time of relaxation and peace! This historic spa and bath house lies up against a backdrop of the spectacular alpine scenery. It’s simply magical to sit in the comfort of soothing hot water during the wintertime while watching snow fall on the surrounding peaks. 


Tips:

* The hot spring area provides a locker (with a slight fee) for customers. Please take extra care of your valuables as you are responsible for your own belongings.
* The hot spring area provides swimsuit and towel rental services.
* This hot spring is a complimentary item. If you are unable to participate in the hot spring due to personal reasons or the maintenance and closure of the scenic spot, there will be no refund.

Visiting Attractions

  • Yoho National Park Yoho National Park
  • Bow Falls Bow Falls
  • Banff National Park Banff National Park
  • Banff Gondola Banff Gondola
  • Banff Hot Springs Banff Hot Springs
  • Banff Town Banff Town

Meal

  • Optional Meal Package: Breakfast available
  • B:Excluded
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Excluded
Day 03
Banff

Banff - Johnston Canyon - Banff

Hotel: Irwin's Mountain Inn / Elk + Avenue Hotel or similar

Meal: Optional Meal Package: Lunch available B:Excluded L:Excluded D:Excluded

Today, we're setting off for Bow Lake. In winter, the huge riverbed is just like a vast white desert. Next, we'll go to Peyto Lake. The beautiful glacial lake looks even more magnificent with those towering snow-capped mountains around it. Then, we'll drive along to Louise Lake via the Goatfinger Glacier. It's called that because it looks like a goat's claw. In the afternoon, we'll drive along the Bow Valley Parkway all the way to Johnston Canyon. On the way, it feels like we're in a Nordic forest, with all that snow weighing down the branches. It's so beautiful! Come with us for a hike in the ice canyon (free to borrow studded ice grippers) and enjoy the perfect lines drawn by the high waterfalls. 

Banff → Bow Lake (15 mins) → Peyto Lake (60 mins) → Goatfinger Glacier (pass by)  Johnston Canyon (75 mins) → Banff

 


Visiting Attractions

  • Johnston Canyon Johnston Canyon
  • Bow Lake Bow Lake
  • Peyto Lake Peyto Lake

Meal

  • Optional Meal Package: Lunch available
  • B:Excluded
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Excluded
Day 04
Banff

Banff - Lake Louise - Banff/Calgary

Meal: Optional Meal Package: Breakfast available B:Excluded L:Excluded D:Excluded

After breakfast, we will drive west to the popular hiking spot Marble Canyon. In the afternoon we will take a visit to the beautiful Lake Louise in the Rocky Mountains. Every year from January to April, the grand Ice Magic Festival is held here, attracting ice sculpture artists and enthusiasts from all over the world. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, located on the lakeside, looks like something out of a painting, with snow-capped mountains and glacial lakes complementing each other. You can choose to participate in our optional activities. Then follow us to visit the charming Emerald Lake and the famous Natural Bridge.

Banff → Marble Canyon (60 mins) → Lake Louise (90 mins) → Spiral Tunnel (pass by) → Emerald Lake (30 mins) → Natural Bridge (20 mins) → Banff/Canmore/Calgary

Recommended activities at Fairmont Lake Louise (you can choose up to two to participate in at the same time)

1. Snow Shoeing (winter only and depending on weather and lake freezing conditions): Free using of Snow Shoes

2. Afternoon tea at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (all year-round): optional, about 2.5 hours

 


Tips:
Drop-off location:
BanffCanalta Lodge: 545 Banff AvenueT1L 1B5, Banff, AB T1L 1B5
CalgaryBest Western Premier Calgary Plaza: 1316 33rd St NE, Calgary AB T2A 6B6
CalgaryDelta Calgary Downtown: 209 4th Ave SE, Calgary AB T2G 0C6
CalgaryCalgary International Airport (YYC): Please book flight depart after 21:30

Visiting Attractions

  • Lake Louise Lake Louise
  • Marble Canyon Marble Canyon
  • Emerald Lake Emerald Lake
  • Natural Bridge, Canada Natural Bridge, Canada

Meal

  • Optional Meal Package: Breakfast available
  • B:Excluded
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Excluded
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Own Expenses

Day Activity Price Additional Information
D1 4-Day Meals(Departure city-Vancouver) $125.00/Adult; $110.00/Child (0-12) Includes 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner. Guests in the same room need to book catering packages together.
D2 Banff National Park ticket and Gondola,(Departure city-Vancouver) $80.00/Adult; $48.00/Child (6-15) Mandatory Fee
D4 Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Afternoon Tea at Fairview Bar $119.00/Adult (13+); $50.00/Child (0-12) Dining Time: 12:00-14:30
  • 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

【Departure Information】
* Calgary International Airport (YYC): please book flight depart after 21:30.

Meeting Point

Search for your nearest pickup point
Time Region Location Full Address
07:30AM Richmond River Rock Casino Resort
8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8, Canada
07:45AM West Vancouver on Cambie St & 48th Ave.
Langara-49th Avenue Station
08:00AM Burnaby HSBC Bank Crystal Mall
2829-4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9, Canada
08:15AM 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

    • 3-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 Fee for tour guide/bus driver (USD$12.00 or CAD$15.00 per guest per day)
    • 5% GST of CAD price
    • Any food and beverages
    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
    • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
    • Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
  • 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.)

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made within:

  • 0 - 16 Days Prior to Departure Date - Non-refundable
  • 17 - 32 Days Prior to Departure Date - 50% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 33 or More Days - only $35 charge handling fee by person
Please Note:
• If the weather condition, war, general strikes, and other unforeseen circumstances interrupt the journey, our company reserves the right to rearrange the journey without refunding the tour fee.
• 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 quits 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.

Special Notes

    • A minimum of 2 passengers is required for this tour to operate.
    • Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. If the order includes children, please make sure to inform our customer service of the age of the children in advance when placing the order, otherwise the children will be charged on-site according as adultsIn consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip.
    • Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate flight information, tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation bookings because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own expense and the company will not be held responsible
    • 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. Please be noticed that most of the deposit collection and refund is handled by credit card. 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. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday provide 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. The local operator does 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 and 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 maximal 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.as a specific time, which may be affected by any number of factors including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical prob- lems. We are not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such a delay, not liable for the expense of connecting air or train or bus service missed as a result of a delay and not liable for any other travel expense caused as a result of a dela.
    • We reserve the right, when operating conditions require, transferring passengers from one vehicle to another en route.
    • The following documents are recommended to make your check-in process smooth: A valid photo ID is required to board the bus; We recommend you bring a copy of the email confirmation to board the bus.
    • 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 refunded.
    • Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with the law.
    • 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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      1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
      2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
      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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      - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
      - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
      - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
      - 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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