Trip Overview

8-Day Rockies Highlights | Free Vancouver Tour|4 Parks+3 Lakes+3 Optional Tours: Vancouver / Whistler / Victoria (Choose 2)|Airport Transfers+1nt Banff

Tourist Number: 3956
Duration: 8 days
Start City: YVR/SEA
End City: Vancouver
Airport Pickup:
Language: English
Departure Day:
Highlights
Complimentary Banff entry. Explore Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Glacier parks.
Choose 2 from 3: Capilano Bridge, Butchart Gardens or Whistler Gondola.
Optional: Lake Louise Gondola, Glacier Snowcoach, 360° Skywalk.
1 night in Banff Town; two hotel tiers. Free breakfast in Vancouver; upgrades available.
Winery ice wine & ginseng tea included.
Itinerary

Special Note

Please note that the sequence and duration of sightseeing may be adjusted according to your chosen departure date and other conditions, while the itinerary content remains unchanged.
In the event of any alterations to the listed itinerary due to special circumstances or force majeure, no further notice will be given. Tourists’ understanding and cooperation are highly appreciated.

Day 1:  Hometown - Vancouver/Seattle

Trip:

Vancouver,

Vancouver Chinatown,

Gastown,

Stanley Park

Upon arrival at Vancouver International Airport or cruise terminal, you will be transferred to your hotel.Guests picked up before 12:00 PM enjoy a free 3-hour Vancouver city tour (Gastown, Canada Place, Stanley Park) OR a visit to outlet mall with a 10% OFF VIP card.

Flight info must be provided 3 days prior; otherwise, pickup, city tour and outlet benefit are forfeited.
Seattle guests: Quick Shuttle pickup at River Rock Casino & Resort.For Seattle-Vancouver shuttle booking, contact customer service.
Seattle (SEA) Airport pickup: meet at Baggage Claim 14, 12:00 PM; others board at Space Needle at 13:00.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Accent Inn Richmond/Hampton Inn Richmond/Travelodge by Wyndham Richmond/Barclay Hotel Downtown Vancouver or the same level hotel

Day 2:  Vancouver - Fraser Valley - Merritt - Kelowna - Revelstok

Trip:

Fraser Valley,

Kelowna,

Loch Ness,

Merritt

Depart Vancouver in the morning via the scenic Fraser Valley to Merritt. After lunch, head to Kelowna, passing Okanagan Lake. Visit a VQA winery for complimentary wine tasting and Canadian ice wine. Continue to Revelstoke, passing Vernon and beautiful lakes.

Fraser Valley:Scenic nature area with farmland, rolling hills and vibrant communities.
Kelowna:A city in BC on the east shore of Okanagan Lake.
Okanagan Lake:150km long, known for the legendary Ogopogo lake monster.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Sandman Revelstoke or the same level hotel

Day 3:  Glacier National Park - Yoho National Park - Lake Louise - Bow Falls - Town of Banff

Trip:

Glacier National Park,

Lake Louise,

Bow Falls,

Banff,

Moraine Lake,

Yoho National Park,

Banff National Park

Depart east on Highway 1 toward Banff National Park. Visit Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park and pass by Yoho National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Admire Lake Louise, the “Jewel of the Rockies” (optional castle lunch at own expense).Proceed to Moraine Lake (open mid-Jun–mid-Oct subject to government approval), featured on Canada’s former $20 bill. Continue to Banff and see Bow Falls, site of Marilyn Monroe’s River of No Return.Optional Sulphur Mountain cable car (own expense). Free time for shopping and dining in Banff.

Glacier National Park:Known for glaciers and historic railway; established 1886, with scenic mountains, lakes and waterfalls.
Banff National Park:Canada’s oldest national park (est.1885, 6,641 km²), part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Lake Louise:Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, with emerald glacial water.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Canalta Lodge / Caribou Lodge,Banff or the same level hotel

Day 4:  Town of Banff - Ice Field Parkway - Crowfoot Glacier - Bow Lake - Jasper National Park - Columbia Icefield

Trip:

Crowfoot Glacier,

Bow Lake,

Jasper National Park,

Glacier skywalk,

Columbia Icefield

Depart past Crowfoot Glacier and Bow Lake into Jasper National Park.Optional Ice Explorer tour onto Athabasca Glacier (Columbia Icefield, 325 km²), plus the Glacier Skywalk over Sunwapta Valley.Continue to Peyto Lake, known for its unique turquoise hue from glacial silt (subject to government opening).

Icefields Parkway:Scenic highway between Lake Louise and Jasper, widely regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful drives.
Bow Lake:Largest lake on the parkway, with vivid turquoise waters and snow-capped reflections.
Crowfoot Glacier:Named for its claw shape; one “toe” has retreated due to warming.
Jasper National Park:Largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, rich in wildlife and alpine scenery.
Columbia Icefield:One of the largest icefields outside the Arctic, feeding three oceans.
Glacier Skywalk:Glass-floored platform 280m above Sunwapta Valley in Jasper.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Sandman Revelstoke or the same level hotel

Day 5:  Last Spike - Kamloops - Ginseng Farm - Vancouver

Trip:

Pacific Railway,

The Last Spike,

Kamloops,

American Ginseng Factory,

Vancouver

Visit the Last Spike at Pacific Park, where Canada’s transcontinental railway was completed, honoring Chinese railway workers.Then visit a ginseng factory in Kamloops, BC’s ginseng capital, with guided tours and fresh ginseng tea tasting. Return to Vancouver in the evening.

Last Spike:Monument built in 1985 to mark the completion of Canada’s transcontinental railway.
Kamloops:Major transportation hub and North America’s largest ginseng producer, famed for its dry highland climate and fertile soil.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Accent Inn Richmond/Hampton Inn Richmond/Travelodge by Wyndham Richmond/Barclay Hotel Downtown Vancouver or the same level hotel

Day 6:  Optional 1-Day Tour

Trip:

Gastown,

Canada Place,

Stanley Park,

Capilano Suspension Bridge,

Sea to Sky Highway,

BC Ferries Connector,

Vancouver Chinatown,

FAN TAN ALLEY,

Victoria Inner Harbour,

British Columbia Legislature,

Royal BC Museum


You may choose either our optional one-day tour in Vancouver or free time activities. Please select your preference when booking:

 

(A): Vancouver City Tour

Depart in the morning to visit famous attractions in Vancouver, including the second-largest Chinatown in North America, Gastown (home to the world’s first steam clock), Canada Place, and the Winter Olympic Cauldron. You may experience FlyOver Canada (at your own expense), a 4D ride with wind, mist, and scents that immerses you in Canada’s stunning four-season scenery.

Next, visit Stanley Park, an old-growth forest in downtown Vancouver. You may then proceed to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (at your own expense) to admire lush pine and cypress trees on the cliffs and walk along the suspended walkways.

Continue to Granville Island, featuring a popular public market, a craft brewery of the same name, and unique souvenir shops. Along the way, see the striking murals by Brazilian street artist Os Gemeos painted on six giant concrete silos, Ron Basford Park, and the Sea Village houseboats.

Pick up international cuisine at the public market and relax at Triangle Square. In summer, watch countless sailboats glide past the island against the backdrop of skyscrapers, with views reminiscent of Florida’s coastal scenery.

 

(B): Whistler Day Tour

Whistler, the host city of the 2010 Winter Olympics, is a world-famous ski resort with well-developed ski runs. Depart in the morning via the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway, one of the most beautiful coastal roads in Western Canada, passing through Horseshoe Bay and Squamish. Enjoy bright views of the Strait of Georgia and the Sunshine Coast islands along the way.

Make a brief stop at Shannon Falls (335m high) before arriving in Whistler, known as “Little Switzerland”. You may take the sightseeing gondola (at your own expense) to the summit of Whistler Mountain for panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, then ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola to enjoy Whistler’s picturesque scenery. You may also sightsee, shop, and dine at the resort village before returning to Vancouver by private vehicle in the evening.

If the Peak 2 Peak Gondola is under maintenance or temporarily closed, we will arrange a visit to the Sea-to-Sky Gondola in Squamish instead, where you can enjoy stunning views of the iconic Stawamus Chief (a famous rock-climbing destination) and Howe Sound from an altitude of 853 meters.

 

(C): Victoria Day Tour (Including BC Ferry & Butchart Gardens Admission)

Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia. Depart in the morning by BC Ferry to Vancouver Island and visit the century-old Butchart Gardens.

In the afternoon, pass through Chinatown and Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest street in Canada. Continue to the British-style Victoria Inner Harbour, visiting the Fairmont Empress Hotel and the British Columbia Parliament Buildings. Return to Vancouver by ferry in the evening.

 

(D): Free Time
Meals Included: Breakfast: Breakfast Buffet    / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Accent Inn Richmond/Hampton inn Richmond/Travelodge by Wyndham Richmond/Barclay Hotel Vancouver Downtown or the same level hotel

Day 7:  Optional 1-Day Tour

Trip:

Gastown,

Canada Place,

Canada Winter Olympic Park,

Stanley Park,

Capilano Suspension Bridge,

Sea to Sky Highway,

Royal BC Museum,

BC Ferries Connector,

FAN TAN ALLEY,

Victoria Inner Harbour,

Vancouver Chinatown


You may choose either our optional one-day tour in Vancouver or free time activities. Please select your preference when booking:

 

(A): Vancouver City Tour

Depart in the morning to visit famous attractions in Vancouver, including the second-largest Chinatown in North America, Gastown (home to the world’s first steam clock), Canada Place, and the Winter Olympic Cauldron. You may experience FlyOver Canada (at your own expense), a 4D ride with wind, mist, and scents that immerses you in Canada’s stunning four-season scenery.

Next, visit Stanley Park, an old-growth forest in downtown Vancouver. You may then proceed to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (at your own expense) to admire lush pine and cypress trees on the cliffs and walk along the suspended walkways.

Continue to Granville Island, featuring a popular public market, a craft brewery of the same name, and unique souvenir shops. Along the way, see the striking murals by Brazilian street artist Os Gemeos painted on six giant concrete silos, Ron Basford Park, and the Sea Village houseboats.

Pick up international cuisine at the public market and relax at Triangle Square. In summer, watch countless sailboats glide past the island against the backdrop of skyscrapers, with views reminiscent of Florida’s coastal scenery.

 

(B): Whistler Day Tour

Whistler, the host city of the 2010 Winter Olympics, is a world-famous ski resort with well-developed ski runs. Depart in the morning via the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway, one of the most beautiful coastal roads in Western Canada, passing through Horseshoe Bay and Squamish. Enjoy bright views of the Strait of Georgia and the Sunshine Coast islands along the way.

Make a brief stop at Shannon Falls (335m high) before arriving in Whistler, known as “Little Switzerland”. You may take the sightseeing gondola (at your own expense) to the summit of Whistler Mountain for panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, then ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola to enjoy Whistler’s picturesque scenery. You may also sightsee, shop, and dine at the resort village before returning to Vancouver by private vehicle in the evening.

If the Peak 2 Peak Gondola is under maintenance or temporarily closed, we will arrange a visit to the Sea-to-Sky Gondola in Squamish instead, where you can enjoy stunning views of the iconic Stawamus Chief (a famous rock-climbing destination) and Howe Sound from an altitude of 853 meters.

 

(C): Victoria Day Tour (Including BC Ferry & Butchart Gardens Admission)

Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia. Depart in the morning by BC Ferry to Vancouver Island and visit the century-old Butchart Gardens.

In the afternoon, pass through Chinatown and Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest street in Canada. Continue to the British-style Victoria Inner Harbour, visiting the Fairmont Empress Hotel and the British Columbia Parliament Buildings. Return to Vancouver by ferry in the evening.

 

(D): Free Time
Meals Included: Breakfast: Breakfast Buffet    / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Accent Inn Richmond/Hampton inn Richmond/Travelodge by Wyndham Richmond/Barclay Hotel Vancouver Downtown or the same level hotel

Day 8:  Vancouver - Seattle - Hometown

Trip:

Vancouver,

Seattle


Upon completion of the itinerary, you may choose to depart from the group in Vancouver or Seattle. Please select your departure option when booking.

Group Departure in Vancouver:

The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). You may contact the hotel front desk to arrange your own departure time for the airport.

 

Group Departure in Seattle(Only available for tours of 4 days or longer; additional fees apply):

A private vehicle will depart from the hotel at around 7:00 AM and arrive at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) around noon.It is recommended to book flights after 3:30 PM.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None

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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 discounted" or "Buy two get two discounted", which means three or four persons share one room can get discount;

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.For 1-3 day tours, Each passenger is allowed to bring one hand-on carry, additional piece of luggage surcharge CAD$35.00 each. For 4-day tours, each passenger is allowed to bring one piece of check in luggage and one hand-on carry, additional piece of luggage surcharge CAD$35.00 each.

6.To be fair, the Rocky Mountain tour changes seats once a day (except the first three reserved  rows of VIP seats).

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:

Commercial Vehicle Insurance
7-night hotel accommodation
Professional tourist transportation
Dedicated Chinese-speaking guide/driver
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: A total of $10.00/day per passenger. Any child / Infant reserving a seat will have to pay the service fees as well. Ex: 2 people taking a 2-day tour would pay: $10 x 2 (seats) x 2 (days) = $40. Guests who enjoy the free pick-up and drop-off machine will be charged a tip of $6/person.

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

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);

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

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
Capilano Bridge(Cliffwalk Included) CAD79.00 CAD30.00 CAD74.00
Peak2Peak CAD152.00 CAD71.00 CAD128.00
Flyover Canada(Children 40” / 102cm to 12 yrs) CAD31.00 CAD21.00 CAD31.00
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.