Trip Overview

8-Day Canada West: Vancouver, Banff, Rockies, Icefield, VIA Rail (economy)

Tourist Number: 99600
Duration: 8 days
Start City: YVR/SEA
End City: SEA/YVR
Airport Pickup:
Language: English
Departure Day:
Highlights
A highly rated bus tour together with a recommended rail is the perfect itinerary to embark the journey to the Rockies.
Itinerary

Special Note

All Meal Plan includes 3B / 3L / 5D;
Rockies Meal Plan includes 1B / 3L / 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 - Kelowna - L.Okanagan - Winery - Honey Farm - Vernon

Trip:

Fraser Valley,

Kelowna,

Loch Ness,

Honey Lane

Start our journey via the Trans-Canada Highway; pass through Fraser Valley and head east to Kelowna, the heart of the Okanagan Valley and home to world-class vintners. At Lake Okanagan, search for the lake monster “Ogopogo” from the First Nations’ legendary history. Afterwards, visit the winery to learn the basics of wine making. Wine tasting and purchase will be available. Stop by a Honey Farm and then settle down in Vernon.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Prestige Vernon / Village Green or the same level hotel

Day 3:  Vernon - Last Spike - Golden - Natural Bridge - Emerald Lake - Banff National Park - Bow Falls - Town of Banff

Trip:

The Last Spike,

Yoho National Park,

Natural Bridge, Yoho NP,

Emerald Lake,

Banff National Park,

Bow Falls,

Banff

Proceed to the Eagle Pass and visit the “Last Spike” of the transcontinental railway. After passing through Kicking Horse Pass, enter Yoho National Park and visit Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge. Head to Bow Falls, known for its featuring in 1953 Marilyn Monroe starred film River of No Return. Explore Town of Banff at your own pace.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Elk+Avenue / Inns of Banff or the same level hotel

Day 4:  Banff National Park - Lake Louise - Moraine Lake - Peyto Lake - Ice Explorer - Glacier View

Trip:

Moraine Lake,

Lake Louise,

Bow Lake,

Peyto lake,

Columbia Icefield

Ride the Gondola (adm) to the summit of the Sulphur Mountain and enjoy a bird’s eye view of the majestic Rocky Mountains. After passing by Castle Mountain, stroll along the “Jewel of the Rockies”, the Lake Louise, for a panoramic view of magnificent snow-capped mountains surrounding the emerald-like lake. Celebrate your day of mountain adventures with a lunch at the renowned Chateau Lake Louise (meal plan). Head to Moraine Lake (subject to road condition) for a fantastic view of the Ten Peaks. After passing by Bow Lake, visit Peyto Lake, a must-see attraction along the Icefields Parkway. At sunset, get ready for an exciting ride across the surface of Athabasca Glacier on a VIP “Ice Explorer” (adm), a specially designed glacier vehicle. Stay overnight at the only hotel in the Columbia
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Glacier View Inn or the same level hotel

Day 5:  Icefield - Glacier Skywalk - Town of Jasper - Optional Activities - Maligne Canyon - Town of Jasper

Trip:

Glacier skywalk,

Athabasca Falls,

Jasper,

Maligne Canyon

Start our morning adventure at Glacier Skywalk (adm), where glass is all that separates you from birds soaring below. After visiting the Athabasca Falls, head to the Town of Jasper. Capture the magnificent view of the Rockies by River Rafting(optional) or Horseback Riding(optional). Visit Maligne Canyon, formed 365 million years ago with lots of waterfalls, fossils, underground stream outlets and potholes.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Tonquin Inn / Maligne Lodge Jasper or the same level hotel

Day 6:  Town of Jasper - VIA Train - Yellowhead Pass - Mt. Robson - Pyramid Falls - Kamloops North

Trip:

Jasper,

Via Rail Canada,

Rocky Mountain,

Mount Robson,

Pyramid Creek Falls

VIA train departs at 2:30pm. Train station is located in central Jasper and only a few minutes drive from your hotel. Take the hotel shuttle(subject to hotel) to the train station. Please check in at least an hour prior to departure. Travel on board the VIA train from Jasper to Kamloops, the heart of BC Interior. Highlights of the day include Mt. Robson, Pyramid Falls, and Yellowhead Pass. Overnight on board.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: 火车上 or the same level hotel

Day 7:  VIA Train - Kamloops - Hell’s Gate - Hope - Vancouver

Trip:

Kamloops,

Hope,

Hell’s Gate,

Fraser Valley,

Vancouver

Your journey continues westwards. Seize every moments at the ever changing landscapes of the BC Interiors. Pass through Kamloops, Hope and the famous Hell’s Gate. Follow the Fraser Valley and arrive in Vancouver at 9:45am. Meet tour guide at the main entrance of Pacific Train Station, transfer to hotel and enjoy the rest of the day.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / 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.