Trip Overview

8-Day Canada:Vancouver • Rockies • Banff • Hot Springs • Lake Louise & Yellowknife Aurora Viewing

Tourist Number: 629066
Duration: 8 days
Start City: YVR/SEA
End City: Yellowknife
Airport Pickup:
Language: English
Departure Day:
Highlights
Enhance your travel experience by adding Yellowknife Aurora-viewing tour.
Exclusive: FREE snowshoes rentals (worths $160) ! Experience snowshoeing excitement on the scenic Lake Louise.
Exclusive Bonus mini ferry ride to the Granville Island during a Complimentary half day Vancouver city tour. (conditions apply)
Enjoy warm hospitality at the 4★Salmon Arm Prestige Harbourfront Resort(subject to availability)
Immerse your body in the soothing Banff Sulphur Mountain hot springs while snowflakes are dancing. (complimentary admission)
Covers major attractions: Lake Louise, Lake Okanagan, Shuswap Lake, Bow Falls, and etc.
Guaranteed sufficient time for you to explore the European-style village of Banff.
Itinerary

Special Note

1.The 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.
2.In the case of attraction closures (due to holidays or construction, etc.), the tour guide may make some necessary changes to the itinerary accordingly.
3.Please bring Canadian passport or Canadian green card, OR bring valid American & Canadian visas.

Day 1:  Hometown - Vancouver (OR Hometown - Seattle - Vancouver)

Trip:

Seattle,

Vancouver,

Canada Place,

Stanley Park,

Fishing port small crossing,

Granville Island

Hometown - Vancouver
Welcome to Vancouver! Let us greet you at claim belt #3 (Domestic arrivals) or “Welcome Figures” wooden statue in Arrival Hall (International arrivals)
Bonus Complimentary City Tour! (duration: approx. 3.5 hrs; meet our tour guide before noon): Downtown, Stanley Park, Canada Place, Vancouver Convention Center, Olympic Cauldron, etc. Bonus mini ferry ride to Granville Island!
* Free YVR airport transfer time (scheduled operation): 8:00am-9:30pm (Richmond Hotels) or 8:00am-8:00pm (Downtown Hotels)

OR Hometown - Seattle - Vancouver(Surcharge applies)
Sea-Tac Airport arrivals: meet at claim belt #1 at approx. 12pm. (Bonus Complimentary Mini Excursion of Seattle rather than Vancouver; Saturday Arrival: postpones 30 mins)
Downtown arrivals: meet at Seattle Aquarium Main Entrance at approx. 1:45pm. Transfer to Vancouver Hotel after a brief stop at Space Needle.
* Surcharge:Seattle arrival / departure transfer (package tour only) $50/way/pax
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Hampton Inn by Hilton / Best Western Plus or the same level hotel

Day 2:  Vancouver-L. Okanagan- Kelowna - Winery - Salmon Arm/Vernon

Trip:

Fraser Valley,

Rocky Mountain,

Okanogan,

Loch Ness,

Kelowna

Start our journey via the trans- Canada highway; pass through Fraser valley, and head east for Kelowna, the heart of the Okanagan Valley and home to world-class vintners. At Lake Okanagan, let us listen to its legendary story and search for the lake monster “Ogopogo”. Visit one of the most renowned wineries before settling down at Salmon Arm/Vernon in the evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Prestige Harbourfront Resort(限量供应subject to hotel availability) / Prestige Vernon or the same level hotel

Day 3:  Salmon Arm/Vernon - The “Last Spike” - Banff National Park - Gondola (optional) - Sulphur Mtn. Hot Springs(Bonus Adm.) - Banff

Trip:

The Last Spike,

Yoho National Park,

Banff National Park,

Bow Falls,

Sulphur Mountain,

Banff

Proceed to the Eagle Pass and visit the “Last Spike” of the transcontinental railway connecting the east and the west. Travel through the Rogers Pass. After a thrilling gondola ride (optional: Adult approx. $62/ Child[6-15 yrs] $31 plus applicable tax) to the summit, you will be captivated by the majestic Rocky Mountains. Next, discover the town of Banff and Bow falls within the country’s first national park. Immerse your body in the soothing Banff Sulphur Mountain hotsprings (bonus adm.). Overnight at Banff.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Elk + Avenue Hotel or the same level hotel

Day 4:  Banff National Park - Lake Louise - Vernon/Salmon Arm

Trip:

Banff National Park,

Lake Louise,

Victoria Glacier,

Snowshoeing experience on ice surface,

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Journey to the Lake Louise, often referred as the “Jewel of the Rockies.” The panoramic view of magnificent snow-capped mountains surrounding the emerald colour of the lake attracts millions of visitors worldwide. If weather permits, you may enjoy snowshoeing experience on ice surface of the scenic Lake Louise. Enjoy an atmospheric lunch at Chateau Lake Louise (meal plan) and a promenade along the lakeshore. Settle down at Vernon/Salmon Arm in the evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Prestige Vernon / Salmon Arm or the same level hotel

Day 5:  Vernon/Salmon Arm - Kamloops - Ginseng Factory - Fraser Valley - Vancouver - Hometown

Trip:

Kamloops,

American Ginseng Factory,

Hope,

Vancouver

Head west for the BC interiors and arrive at Kamloops, a city with over 2000 hours of sunshine per year. Visit the only GMP certified Ginseng factory in West Canada and learn about the amazing healing power of Ginseng. After passing by Hope and Hunter’s Creek, arrive in Vancouver in the late Afternoon.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Hampton Inn by Hilton / Best Western Plus or the same level hotel

Day 6:  Vancouver - Yellowknife - Aurora Viewing

Trip:

Vancouver International Airport,

Yellowknife,

Aurora Yellowknife

Enjoy a free day for shopping or fine dining. Transfer to Vancouver Airport afterwards. Meet and greet at baggage claim area. Yellowknife is probably the best place to view one of the Earth’s greatest natural wonders, the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. That’s because the area experiences more clear nights than other Northern locations. Amazing Aurora displays are possible on over 240 nights each year! After check-in, free at leisure till 9:30pm, afterwards begin your 1st Aurora viewing night. You will stay in the warm chamber to explore the amazing Aurora Borealis, in the meantime you can enjoy free hot drinks and snacks and after then, return to your hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Quality Inn or the same level hotel

Day 7:  Yellowknife - Ice Fishing (lunch incl) - Yellowknife town (2 hours) - Aurora viewing

Trip:

Great Slave Lake,

Ice fishing,

Yellowknife City,

Aurora Yellowknife

The Day of adventure starts with a snowmobile ride to Great Slave Lake. Learn and observe the aboriginal way of ice fishing. After lunch, enjoy a city tour at the capital city of the Northwest Territories. Get ready for the second night of amazing views.
Meals Included: Breakfast: Continental Breakfast    / Lunch: Fast Food    / Dinner: None
Hotel: Quality Inn or the same level hotel

Day 8:  Yellowknife - Hometown

Trip:

Yellowknife

Transfer to airport for returning flights.Free airport transfer time 9:00am-9:00pm, other time with surcharge $15 per pax
Meals Included: Breakfast: Continental Breakfast    / 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
Vancouver Airport pick-up and Yellowknife pick-up/drop-off
Admission fees to National Parks, Hot springs and BC Ferriesk.
FREE snowshoes rentals (Winter only: Oct 13 - Apr 10): worths $160 (Applicable to Whistler, $50 p.p. damage deposit will be collected by tour guide for free snowshoes rental, will refund when snowshoes are returned in same condition.)
Exclusive Bonus mini ferry ride to Granville Island during the Complimentary Vancouver city tour. (conditions apply).
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".
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.