Trip Overview

8-day Canada West: Vancouver, Banff, Rockies, Icefield, Rocky Mountaineer Rail(Silverleaf)

Tourist Number: 143906
Duration: 8 days
Start City: YVR/SEA
End City: YVR/SEA
Airport Pickup:
Language: English
Departure Day:
Highlights
Journey through 5 National Parks and major lakes with different angles.
Itinerary

Special Note

All Meal Plan includes 2B / 4L / 4D;
Rockies Meal Plan includes 2B / 4L / 3D (Day2 -Day7);
Itinerary will be subject to traffic and weather. The sequence of the attractions might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.

Day 1:  Hometown - Vancouver / Hometown - Seattle - Vancouver

Trip:

Seattle,

Vancouver,

Vancouver International Airport,

Stanley Park,

Canada Place,

Fishing port small crossing

【Vancouver】:
Free YVR Airport Transfer: 8:00am - 9:30pm (Richmond hotels); 8:00am - 8:00pm (Downtown hotels)
1. Domestic Arrivals: pick up at Claim Belt #3
2. International Arrivals: pick up at the “Welcome Figures”
3. Cruise Terminal Arrivals: pick up at Pan Pacific Hotel Entrance
Bonus Complimentary City Tour! (duration: approx. 3.5 hrs; meet our tour guide before noon): Downtown, Stanley Park, Canada Place, Vancouver Convention Center and Olympic Cauldron etc. Bonus Mini Ferry Ride(subject to weather) to Granville Island!

【Seattle】:
1. Sea-Tac Airport Arrivals: pick up Claim Belt #14 at approx. 12 pm (Bonus Complimentary Mini Excursion of Seattle, rather than Vancouver;Saturday arrivals: postpones 30 mins)
2. Cruise Terminal Arrivals: pick up Pier 66 or 91 at approx. 1:15pm
3. Downtown Arrivals: pick up Seattle Aquarium Main Entrance at approx. 1:45pm. Transfer to Vancouver Hotel after a short stop at Space Needle.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Executive Plaza / Westin Wall Centre or the same level hotel

Day 2:  Vancouver - Fraser Valley - Kelowna - Winery - L. Okanagan - Honey Farm - Salmon Arm

Trip:

Fraser Valley,

Kelowna,

Loch Ness,

Honey Lane

Start our journey via the Fraser Valley and head east to the heart of the Okanagan Valley - Kelowna. Relax and take a walk around Lake Okanagan. Search for the lake monster “Ogopogo” from First Nations’ fairy tale. Visit the renowned Winery for a wine-tasting experience. Later, stop by a local honey farm, and pick some high-quality natural honey, royal jelly and propolis as souvenirs.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Comfort Inn & Suites / Best Western Salmon Arm or the same level hotel

Day 3:  Salmon Arm - Last Spike - Banff National Park - Gondola - Johnston Canyon - Kananaskis

Trip:

The Last Spike,

Yoho National Park,

Banff National Park,

Johnston Canyon

Swing by Eagle Pass via Trans-Canada Highway and visit the Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway connecting east and west. After passing by Yoho National Park, enter Banff National Park. Take an exciting Gondola Ride(mandatory) to the summit. Explore Johnston Canyon in the afternoon and get super close to the roaring water, breathtaking cliffs and rushing waterfalls. Pass through The Three Sisters and Bow Valley Provincial Park, we will arrive in Kananaskis, where numerous Oscar-nominated movies were filmed. Take the optional Helicopter Tour by dusk for a guaranteed highlight of your trip!
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino or the same level hotel

Day 4:  Kananaskis - Moraine Lake - Lake Louise - Bow Falls - Town of Banff - Optional Activities

Trip:

Citadel Hill,

Moraine Lake,

Lake Louise,

Bow Falls,

Banff

Start the morning with an amazing view of Castle Mountain as we drive by and head to Moraine Lake (subject to road condition). The Ten Peaks’ view was once featured on the twenty-dollar Canadian bill. Stroll along the world-famous “Jewel of the Rockies”- Lake Louise. Celebrate your day with a lunch at the famous Chateau Lake Louise (meal plan). Visit Bow Falls before arriving to the Town of Banff. Explore the alpine town or join more fun activities (optional) such as Rafting, Horse Riding and etc.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Inns of Banff Superior Mt. View room or the same level hotel

Day 5:  Town of Banff - Icefield - Glacier Skywalk - Athabasca Falls - Town of Jasper

Trip:

Bow Lake,

Jasper National Park,

Columbia Icefield,

Glacier skywalk,

Jasper

In the morning, drive along the Icefields Parkway, pass by the Bow Lake and proceed to the Jasper National Park. Enjoy the wild nature view of uncultivated terrain and spot wildlife along the way. Arrive at the Columbia Icefield. Ride on the massive “Ice Explorer” (adm) onto the Athabasca Glacier followed by a thrilling walk on the Glacier Skywalk (adm) for an eye-opening look of ice-capped mountain peaks and vast glacier-formed valleys. Visit the spectacular Athabasca Falls and Jasper a town nestled in a rugged wilderness of unparallel beauty.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Tonquin Inn / Maligne Lodge or the same level hotel

Day 6:  Town of Jasper - Rocky Mountaineer - Mt. Robson - Pyramid Creek Falls - Kamloops

Trip:

Rocky Mountaineer,

Rocky Mountain,

Mount Robson,

Kamloops

Meet at hotel lobby in the morning. Take the shuttle bus to the train station and travel on board Rocky Mountaineer. As you journey to the west and south, captivated yourself by the powerful scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains. Highlights of the day include Mt. Robson and Pyramid Creek Falls. Overnight in Kamloops.

INTRO TO ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
Eight-time winner of “World’s Leading Travel Experience by Train” by World Travel Awards and National Geographic. Rocky Mountaineer is highly regarded as one of the best traveling experience - winning 62 national and international awards
Transpass the Rocky Mountains by tour bus and the best train in the world. Various train and coach routes to choose from. Immerse yourself with an unforgettable journey to the Rockies
Rocky Mountaineer only travels during daylight hours. Two levels of services: GoldLeaf and SilverLeaf.
GoldLeaf:Two levels, glass domed coach with full-length windows, the GoldLeaf Service is the ultimate experience with exclusive dining room and gourmet hot meals
prepared by onboard chefs. Complimentary beverages and snacks, and luxurious accommodation.
SilverLeaf:Single-level glass domed coach with oversized windows, SilverLeaf Service serves selections of entrees the guest can enjoy right at his/her own seat. Non-alcoholic beverages are included while wine or beer are available at lunch. Comfortable hotel accommodation.
Meals Included: Breakfast: Buffet    / Lunch: Buffet    / Dinner: None
Hotel: Kamloops Hotel or the same level hotel

Day 7:  Kamloops - Rocky Mountaineer - Hell’s Gate - Fraser Valley - Vancouver

Trip:

Rocky Mountaineer,

Hell’s Gate,

Fraser Valley,

Vancouver

Meet at hotel lobby in the morning and continue your rail journey westwards. Along the way, you will experience dramatic changes of the scenery. Capture steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate at Fraser Canyon. Upon arrival in Vancouver, meet at the train station and transfer to hotel afterwards.
Meals Included: Breakfast: Buffet    / Lunch: Buffet    / Dinner: None
Hotel: Executive Plaza / Westin Wall Centre or the same level hotel

Day 8:  Vancouver - Hometown / Vancouver - Seattle - Hometown

Trip:

Vancouver,

Seattle

【Vancouver】:
Free YVR Airport Transfer: 8:00am - 9:30pm (Richmond hotels); 8:00am - 8:00pm (Downtown hotels)
Enjoy a free day for shopping or fine dining. Transfer to Vancouver Airport or Cruise Terminal afterwards.

【Seattle】(surcharge applies):
Depart early morning and arrive at Seattle Aquarium, Cruise Terminal or Sea-Tac Airport around noon. Suggest departure flight time after 3:00pm.

Exclusive! Enjoy a spectacular Whale Watching tour to discover marine habitat, killer whales,humpback whales and more!(about 3-5 hours; applies to guests with half free day
in Vancouver).
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None

Day :  

Trip:
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Pricing

1. The sequence of itineraries is subject to change without prior notice according to departure date, weather, traffic, etc.

2. Two full-size beds per room, Usitour don't guarantee extra rolling/sofa bed for 3rd or 4th person, please contact front desk for availability;

3.Some itineraries offer "Buy two get one discount" or "Buy two get two discount", which means third or forth persons shareing one room can get discount; The prices are already adjusted. The third/forth person only needs to pay the theme park tickets included in the itinerary. The bus location is provided free of charge;

4. Due to we reserve bus seats, no-show of third and fourth discounted customers incur penalty fee, and the first and second customers should pay the fee to tour guide.

5.We offer a "buy two get one discounted" or "Buy two get two discounted" . We reserve seats in advance for those who enjoy the discount. If someone who enjoys the offer does not participate in the group on the same day, the tour guide will receive a fine in cash when they get on the bus. 

6.Each guest's baggage is limited to one piece of luggage and one piece of luggage (flight consignment standard), and $35/piece is required to exceed the baggage.

7.Please read carefully the content in "What's Excluded" section on tour's detail page,and directly pay the fee in cash to your tour guide.

What's Included:

7-night hotel accommodations
English speaking tour guide
Transportation via deluxe air-conditioned vehicle
YVR Airport Pick-up and Drop-off
Taxes

What's Excluded:

Air fares between your hometown and the departure city.

All meals and drinks during the trip are not included in tour price. The tour guide will make eating arrangements.

A mandatory service fees:Vancouver Pick up-$4/person,City Tour& Vancouver Nihgt Tour-$5/person, Vancouver drop off-$2/person,Seattle pick up$drop off-$8/person,regular tour-$10/day per person;

Personal room fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.

All listing mandatory admission, please pay  when you make the booking or pay cash to tour guide;

GST consumption tax 5% (the group fee you paid includes tax, the optional items on the group and your personal consumption need to pay GST tax);

Any private expenses;

Surcharge will be added to the total price when checking out;

All other fees not show in "What's Included".

Admissions and optional tours (The following admissions and optional tours ticket prices are for reference only. The opening hours of the attractions are subject to seasonal adjustment. In case of closure, the tour guide will be adjusted according to the actual situation without prior notice.)

Subject Of Entry Adult/per. Child/per. Elder/per.
Vancouver
Whale Watching Tour $162.00 $102.00 $162.00
How to Book

Before You Book

- Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days. - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice. - Please refer to our Customer Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy 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.
Booking Process:
1. Place Order Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order.
2. Place Order Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order.

After You Book:

- Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email. - Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation 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. - 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. - 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.