Explore Banff’s stunning lakes, ride a snowmobile on Columbia Icefield, and enjoy panoramic views from Banff Gondola on this 4-day adventure.
Vancouver -Okanagan Lake -Kelowna -Revelstoke / Salmon Arm
Vancouver - 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 → Winery (45 mins) → Okanagan Lake (Pass by) → Revelstoke / Salmon Arm
Hope - Hope town is the perfect place to walk around and explore. It is filled with beautiful nature views and instant relaxation. Take a look at all that this town has to offer.
Grizzli Winery - Grizzli Winery is located in the center of Okanagan, Canada. The Grizzli Winery is surrounded by a number of mountains and lakes! The sunshine and large temperature differences between day and night help create uniquely tasting wines. The guests of the Grizzli Winery are treated like family. Therefore, you can feel the comfort of your home while tasting delicious wines.
Okanagan Lake - Okanagan Lake (Pass by)
Okanagan Lake is a lake where algae and plant growth are limited. The shallow portions at either end of the lake tend to have the most plant growth. This lake is a must-see destination and will be definitely worth the visit.
Revelstoke / Salmon Arm -Banff National Park(Banff Gondola) -Banff
Banff National Park - 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)
Special Note:
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The opening time of Moraine Lake is from 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.
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Due to the operation and maintenance of the Banff Gondola, the dates departing from 06/10/2024 (Monday) and 08/26/2024 (Monday) will be changed to the Louise Lake cable car. Other itineraries on that day will not be adjusted, and the group fee will remain unchanged.
Glacier National Park - Glacier National Park (Pass-by)
Glacier National Park is one of forty-three national parks located within Canada. It has approximately 521 square miles of protected areas and includes portions of the Columbia Mountains, as well as Rogers Pass National Historic Site. The park contains active glaciers and snowy peaks! It is also home to one of Canada’s largest cave systems and even offers a large selection of plants and animals to see.
Yoho National Park - Yoho National Park (Pass-by)
Yoho National Park lies on the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Vertical rock walls, waterfalls, and high peaks draw visitors from all around the world to this unique national park! Yoho offers exceptional hiking and sightseeing for everyone to enjoy! The park even offers a unique glimpse of Canada’s natural wonders and an insight into this alpine majesty!
Banff National Park - Banff National Park(120 mins, including lunchtime and sightseeing time)
is famously known for its colored lakes, majestic mountains, and endless outdoor adventures that it has to offer! It is also Canada’s very first national park and the world’s third! It has a rich heritage and is one of the world’s most awe-inspiring mountain destinations to discover! Make sure to even take a special look at its easy access and close proximity that it has to the vast unspoiled wilderness of the Canadian Rockies. It is greatly packed with spectacular scenic valleys, peaks, glaciers, forests, meadows, and rivers. Take a look at what makes Banff National Park so unique!
Lake Louise
Lake Louise has a rich heritage as one of the world’s most awe-inspiring mountain destinations. It is a hamlet within Banff National Park. Lake Lousie is one of the most famous mountain vistas in the world and is truly a site to see!
Moraine Lake - Moraine Lake is another beautiful site to discover. It is easily one of Canada’s most amazing hidden gems that you must discover with us today!
Bow Falls - Bow Falls is a major waterfall on the Bow River. It offers breathtaking views and an experience of being closer to nature! Bow Falls is also famously featured in the 1953 Marilyn Monroe film River of No Return. Embrace your inner nature love and be amazed by its wondrous beauty.
Banff - Banff is a town within Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. Banff is a resort town and one of Canada’s most popular tourist destinations to discover. It is highly known for its mountainous surroundings and hot springs. It is also a perfect destination for outdoor sports and extensive hiking, biking, scrambling, and skiing.
Banff Gondola - We will take the Banff Gondola to have a panoramic view of Banff. Following, we will take a visit to the beautiful Moraine Lake.
Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola - Due to the operation and maintenance of the Banff Gondola, the dates departing from 06/10/2024 (Monday) and 08/26/2024 (Monday) will be changed to the Louise Lake cable car. Other itineraries on that day will not be adjusted, and the group fee will remain unchanged.
Banff -Revelstoke / Salmon Arm
Banff - Today we will leave Banff Town for the magnificent icefield. You can see the beautiful view of meadows, waterfalls and snowy mountains along the way. We will pass by the famous Crowfoot Glacier and Bow Lake. Finally, we will enter Jasper National Park and explore the Columbia Icefield. You can even take a big shuttle bus to start your own adventure! More exciting, you can breathe the fresh air of the Rocky Mountains when standing on the skywalk! We will also stay overnight in Grizzly Bear Town/Salmon Bay.
Itinerary:
Banff → Crowfoot Glacier (Pass-by) → Bow Lake (Pass-by) → Columbia Icefield (3 hours, including Ice Explorer and skywalk) → Glacier National Park (Pass-by) → Revelstoke / Salmon Arm
Crowfoot Glacier - Crowfoot Glacier (Pass-by
The spectacular Crowfoot Glacier can be viewed from a lookout point on the world-famous Icefields Parkway about 34 km (21 mi) north of Lake Louise. Attached to the northeastern side of Crowfoot Mountain, overlooking Bow Lake, the glacier’s runoff feeds into the Bow River, which flows from Banff National Park through the City of Calgary to the Alberta prairies.
Columbia Icefield Skywalk - Columbia Icefield (3 hours, including Ice Explorer and skywalk)
Columbia Icefield is what is left of a gigantic sheet of ice that covered and formed most of the landscape in the Rocky Mountains.
We have received a notice from the scenic spot that due to the sudden wildfire in Jasper, Canada, Jasper National Park, Maligne Lake Cruise, and Columbia Icefield are temporarily closed until further notice. In order to ensure the safety and travel experience of guests, and in combination with the actual situation of the scenic spot, we have made the following adjustments to the “Banff Series” and “Vancouver Calgary Distance Entry and Exit” Banff Bus Tour products after careful consideration.
The itinerary during the closure of Columbia Glacier is as follows:
Banff → Crowfoot Glacier (Pass-by) → Bow Lake (Pass-by) → Peyto Lake → Emerald Lake → Natural Bridge → Grizzlies/Salmon Arm
Glacier National Park - Glacier National Park is one of forty-three national parks located within Canada. It has approximately 521 square miles of protected areas and includes portions of the Columbia Mountains, as well as Rogers Pass National Historic Site. The park contains active glaciers and snowy peaks! It is also home to one of Canada’s largest cave systems and even offers a large selection of plants and animals to see.
Revelstoke / Salmon Arm -Kamloops -Vancouver
Revelstoke - Today, we will proceed to the famous “Last Spike” in the Pacific Railroad Memorial Park. Then, we will head to visit the Kamloops which is the hometown of Ginseng. Finally, we will drive back to Vancouver.
Itinerary:
Revelstoke → The Last Spike (20 mins) → Kamloops Sunmore Ginseng Factory (45 mins) → Fraser Valley (Pass-by) → Vancouver
Last Spike - The Last Spike was the final and ceremonial railway spike driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) track by company director Donald Smith on the morning of November 7th, 1885. The ceremony marked the completion of the transcontinental CPR. It was a muted affair at which a group of company officials and laborers gathered at Craigellachie. The Last Spike symbolized more than just the completion of a railway. Contemporaries and historians have viewed the Last Spike as an event when national unity was recognized.
- Complimentary Vancouver International Airport (YVR) drop-off service
- Professional transportation by passenger vehicle, minivan, or full-sized bus
- Entrance fees for Banff Gondola, Icefield Explorer & Skywalk, National Park Pass
- Professional Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide)
- Hotel accommodation (nights are one less than the number of tour days)
- Gratuities
- Any Meal, Lunch or Dinner Packages. Food and beverage.
- Parking is not available at pick up point.The cost of transportation to/from the place of departure.
- Personal expenses and other expenses not listed in the Cost Includes.
- 5%GST of CAD price.
Visit the breathtakingly beautiful Moraine Lake to enjoy the poetic and picturesque scenery of the lake and surrounding mountains. Take a look at four famous lakes in one stop: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Lake, and Okanagan Lake. Ride the giant snowmobile to explore the world-famous ice field ruins of Columbia Icefield! Ride on the Banff Gondola to enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the Banff town and the magnificent Rocky Mountains. Enjoy lunch at the famous Chateau Lake Louise Hotel (at your own expense).
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- 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 adults. In 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.
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- Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible.
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- Any guests that have already purchased their own tickets or have a city PASS will not be able to use it on the tour. Please understand that you must purchase the admission tickets through our company in order to participate. For the optional admission tickets, you will reserve it from the tour guide directly. The tour guide will make this arrangement for you. As a tour group, it is highly suggested to make a reservation together rather than individually in order to get into an attraction. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Thank you again for choosing to tour with us!
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- 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 progress of the trip.
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- 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.
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- Children under the age of 6 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. The operator 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.
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- Normal health conditions are required to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. The operator do not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
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- 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, and we do not provide any additional booking services within 7 days before the departure date and during the tour.
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- The price in the system is US dollars including tax. If you need to pay in CAD dollars, all CAD dollar prices do not include 5% GST.
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- We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on the website. It is your responsibility to check it on the website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law,The operator 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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. The operator 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.
- We have received a notice from the scenic spot that due to the sudden wildfire in Jasper, Canada, Jasper National Park, Maligne Lake Cruise, and Columbia Icefield are temporarily closed until further notice. In order to ensure the safety and travel experience of guests, and in combination with the actual situation of the scenic spot, we have made the following adjustments to the “Banff Series” and “Vancouver Calgary Distance Entry and Exit” Banff Bus Tour products after careful consideration. The itinerary during the closure of Columbia Glacier is as follows: Banff → Crowfoot Glacier (Pass-by) → Bow Lake (Pass-by) → Peyto Lake → Emerald Lake → Natural Bridge → Grizzlies/Salmon Arm. Please ask tour operator for more details if your travel date is listed.
- Take advantage of the 2024 Buy 2 Get 2 free Promotion for the bookings made between 6/4/24-10/14/24, ensuring that all participants share accommodations in a single room. Exclusive tour rates apply only when selecting 3 or 4 travelers. Please note that additional charges, including admission fees and other expenses, will apply to all participants. If you are a party of more than four guests or desire to have separate rooms, please create separate bookings. If you have more than one booking, please provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
- In the event of temporary cancellation within 3 days prior to departure for the BUY 2 GET 2 FREE promotion: If the first two guests in a room proceed with the tour as scheduled, but the third or fourth guest who was entitled to participate for free cancels within 3 days before departure or is a NO SHOW on the day of departure, we will impose a penalty. The penalty amount will be 50% of the original price for two persons sharing one room, per each guest who cancels temporarily.
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR) drop off service: We suggest for domestic flights to please be booked after 19:30. For all other international flights we suggest booking flights after 20:30.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
