7-Day Canadian Rockies Tour w/ VIA Rail: Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Icedfiled from Calgary Airport to Vancouver (1 Night on Train)
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Tour Overview
Highlights
- Leisurely Train Travel Calgary-in Vancouver-out one way trip, no turning back.
- Exceptional Experiences Well-tuned itinerary, and carefully selected destinations. Immerse yourself in nature's beauty.
- Must-see Destinations Explore the Columbia Icefield, board the Icefield Snowcoach to the Athabasca Icefield, and take a walk on the 10,000-year-old glacier
- Classic Views Step into the timeless wonders of Moraine Lake, and Lake Louise.
- Banff Town Lift off on the Banff Gondola and embrace a panoramic overlook atop Sulphur Mt.
- Complimentary Park Pass: Free national park admission for the entire summer season (May - Oct).
Dates & Prices
Price in CAD (per person, based on double occupancy)
Itinerary
Guests who arrive before 12:00 pm can choose one of the following optional activities with a surcharge. Tours start around 1:30 pm after being picked up from the airport and transferred to the hotel of the day.
Option A - Half Day Calgary Downtown Tour: Explore "Calgary CBD" and check out trendy locations such as The Core shopping mall (5hr)
Option C - Half Day CrossIron Mill Outlets Tour: Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! The largest single-level shopping center in town. (5hr)
Option D - Half Day Chinook Center Shopping Tour: (5hr) Sophisticated shopping complex with high-end department stores, well-known chains & a cinema.
Guests who arrive a day before can choose the following optional activity. Departing at 9 am from Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel or 9:20 am Delta Calgary Downtown. No complimentary airport pick-up.
Option CW - 1 Day Heritage Park and Calgary Downtown Tour: Back to the Time at Heritage Park and explore "Calgary CBD", checking out trendy locations. (8hr)
Calgary, AB
Calgary City Tour
CrossIron Mills Outlet
CF Chinook Centre
Heritage Park Historical Village
Banff National Park, AB
Lake Louise
Moraine Lake
Yoho National Park, BC
Emerald Lake
Natural Bridge
Banff National Park, AB
Sulphur Mountain
Banff Gondola
Hoodoos
Bow Falls
Surprise Corner
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Johnston Canyon
Banff, AB
Today, we will drive along Icefields Parkway. Along the way you will pass by Crowfoot Glacier. Following the visit to Peyto Lake. After that, we will arrive at Columbia Icefield and experience the stunning beauty of Athabasca Glacier. To enhance the take the experience of Columbia Icefield Glacier Snow Coach and Skywalk. Finally, we will head to the Athabasca Falls the most powerful waterfalls in Jasper National Park. Arrive in Jasper and check into your hotel for an overnight stay, surrounded by the serene beauty of Jasper National Park.
Banff National Park, AB
Crowfoot Glacier(Passing By)
Peyto Lake
Columbia Icefield, AB
Ice Explorer
Columbia Icefield Skywalk
Jasper National Park, AB
Icefields Parkway
Athabasca Glacier(Passing By)
Athabasca Falls
Jasper, AB
Jasper National Park, AB
Medicine Lake(Passing By)
Maligne Lake
Maligne Canyon
Jasper, AB
The train departs at 09:30 am (there is no driver-guide service on the train), and you will start the special Rocky Mountain train Brigade - 800 kilometers of magnificent mountains and rivers along the way, allowing you to enjoy the scenery of the Rocky Mountains. At night we will across the Fraser Valley to the low land plain. Overnight on the VIA train.
Vancouver, BC
Pacific Railway Station Address: 1150 Station St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7
Vancouver, BC
Departure & Return
| Location | Address | Departure | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary, AB | Remark:Please meet at the Arrival terminal, Door No. 5, Westar Travel service desk.
According to the arrival time, we can arrange free pick up service at 10:00/12:00/14:00/16:00/18:00/20:00/22:00. Arrive between 6:00am - 9:00am and 22:00pm - 23:00pm, we can arrange the free hotel shuttle bus. This free service is available every hour. If you cannot take the designated bus at the designated time, we will coordinate the next available bus according to the hotel shuttle bus arrangemen. Private Airport Pickup Service: Arrive between 7:00am - 23:00pm paid transport service is available for the first two persons at C$100 and with C$20 for each additional person. Up to 4 people per order | ||
| Vancouver, BC | no stop | 8:00am |
*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.
- Please arrive at VIA station at least 1 .5 hours earlier. Tour guide will not accompany on the train.
Includes & Excludes
Price Includes
Price Excludes
| Destination | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Banff National Park, AB | ||
|
Moraine Lake (Mandatory)
Moraine Lake Sightseeing Permit Fee, without 5% tax
|
$15 / C$21 | $15 / C$21 |
Banff National Park, AB
Moraine Lake (Mandatory)
- Adult
- $15 / C$21
- Child
- $15 / C$21
- Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
- If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.
Additional Notes
VIA Important Notes:
- There will be no tour guide provided for this day as it is a self-guided itinerary. For assistance, please contact the service number listed in your Tour Confirmation.
Baggage Policy (varies based on your ticket class, If you need a Comfort Plus Cabin, please contact customer service in advance):
- Economy Class:
- 1 checked bag (23kg)
- 1 carry-on (7kg)
- 1 personal item (e.g., laptop bag or small clothing bag)
- Comfort Sleeper:
- 1 checked bag (23kg)
- 2 carry-ons (7kg each)
- 1 personal item (e.g., laptop bag or small clothing bag)
- Comfort Plus Cabin:
- 1 checked bag (23kg)
- 2 carry-ons (7kg each)
- 1 personal item (e.g., laptop bag or small clothing bag)
Meals (based on your class of service):
- Economy Class: No meals included, but snacks and light meals are available for purchase onboard.
- Comfort Sleeper & Comfort Plus Cabin: Includes 1 lunch and 1 dinner. Beverages are available for purchase.
Travel Tip:
To avoid schedule conflicts (e.g., flights or pre-booked tours), please avoid scheduling important activities upon arrival as train delays can sometimes affect your plans.
Special Notes:
This product includes tickets for VIA Rail Canada. Train schedules and policies regarding cancellations or changes due to unforeseen circumstances are subject to VIA Rail Canada's official announcements.
In case of force majeure events (e.g., transport disruptions, station closures, weather conditions, traffic control), the tour operator will assist with changes, but any additional costs (e.g., accommodation, transportation, meals) must be borne by the traveler.
It is highly recommended to purchase travel insurance for your protection.
- Maligne Lake Cruise Maligne Lake Cruise tickets are limited resources for pre control. When the pre control resources are sold out, it will be arranged for tourists on a first come, first served basis according to the order. If guests fail to book the Cruise tickets, the fee will be refunded according to the order content.
- If your itinerary includes airport pick-up and drop-off service, please provide accurate flight information and arrive at the designated pick-up location in advance. If the pick-up or designated pick-up location is mistaken due to inaccurate information you have provided, you will be charged C$30/pp for a second pick-up service.
- According to different hotel operation requirements, you may be required to provide credit card information as a deposit during your stay for miscellaneous expenses and incidental guarantees (such as telephone expense, laundry, catering).
- All activities and meals must be booked in advance. Please understand that no additional bookings will be provided during the tour.
- During the tour, please arrive at the pick-up location at the time scheduled by the tour guide. Do not be late to avoid delaying other tourists' itinerary. If you are late or miss the transportation we have provided, you are responsible (at your own expense) to meet the group at the next designated meeting location.
- During your trip, the tour guide may pick-up or drop-off travelers accommodated at different hotels. The tour guide will make reasonable arrangements according to the presented situation. Please cooperate and understand, thank you.
- During your trip, there may be different vehicles and tour guides serving you.
- If for any reason you need to leave our group during the trip, you must fill out a "Letter of Liability Release", no exceptions.
- Guests under 16 years old, must be accompanied by an adult (Age 18 or above).
- In the event of traffic, weather, or other circumstances not under our company's control, or if you are unable to participate in activities included in the itinerary due to personal reasons, no refunds will be given.
- If you have special needs (such as but not limited to: bed type, vegetarian options, high-chairs, etc.) please inform us at least 10 days before your trip. We will do our best to accommodate you, but there is no guarantee.
- All add-on activity & meal options must be purchased 10 days before the tour start, and subject to availability of resources.
Policies
During peak seasons (Calgary Stampede period Jul 2 to 13), prices will increase by $200 to $400 per night.
- reduce the number of participants for the same order
- cancel the entire order
- change of itinerary
- change different dates for the same trip
1. No refund will be made for any change or cancellation of the entire order or one or all of the activities, meals, tickets and accommodation within 14 days prior to the departure of the tour;
2. 15-45 days prior to the departure of the tour - 50% will be refunded
3. 46 days or more before the tour - 20% will be refunded
4. Booking with hotel upgrade between Christmas and New Year holidays (December 16th - January 2nd), no refunds or changes will be made once confirmed
5. The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
- increase the number of participants in the trip (depending on the resource situation of the corresponding date of the trip)
- change the name of the person participating in the trip
1. No modification shall be made within 14 days before the tour
2. A service fee of C$50/ single/trip will be charged for 15 days or more before the trip
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