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8-Day Rocky Mountain Full Experience Winter Tour from Calgary, VIA Railway to Vancouver Tour Code: 322-19380

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Overview
Visit Calgary (Heritage Park Historical Village), Banff National Park (Lake Louise, Sulphur Mountain, Banff Gondola, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner), Yoho National Park (Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge), Jasper (Via Rail Canada).
  • No Hidden Fees: All fees are disclosed upfront, ensuring no unexpected charges during your tour.
  • VIA Rail Experience
  • Visit 3 stunning Rocky Mt. National Parks - Banff/YOHO National Park/Jasper National Park.
  • Free use of Snowshoes & Skates (Jasper area)
  • Free SnowShoeing ＆ Free Icewalk Experience & Free Banff Hot Springs Admission (Limited Time Only).
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3% Group Discount: 1. Receive 3% off when you purchase 3+ rooms on the same tour (single order only).
2. Receive 3% off when you book 3+ multi-day tours with minimum order total of $500 at once. Not valid in conjunction with any other discounts or pricing offers.
Price (/Person)
    Single
    $1907
    ￥13644
    €1641
    C$2640
    Double
    $1242
    ￥8887
    €1069
    C$1720
    3rd Person
    Adult
    $614
    ￥4393
    €529
    C$850
    Child
    (Age 0-12)
    $599
    ￥4286
    €516
    C$830
    4th Person
    Adult
    $599
    ￥4286
    €516
    C$830
    Child
    (Age 0-12)
    $599
    ￥4286
    €516
    C$830
Price (/Person)
    Single
    $1575
    ￥11269
    €1355
    C$2180
    Double
    $1004
    ￥7184
    €864
    C$1390
    3rd Person
    Adult
    $159
    ￥1138
    €137
    C$221
    Child
    (Age 0-12)
    $159
    ￥1138
    €137
    C$221
    4th Person
    Adult
    $520
    ￥3721
    €448
    C$720
    Child
    (Age 0-12)
    $520
    ￥3721
    €448
    C$720
Price (/Person)
    Single
    $1575
    ￥11269
    €1355
    C$2180
    Double
    $1004
    ￥7184
    €864
    C$1390
    3rd Person
    Adult
    $614
    ￥4393
    €529
    C$850
    Child
    (Age 0-12)
    $585
    ￥4186
    €504
    C$810
    4th Person
    Adult
    $585
    ￥4186
    €504
    C$810
    Child
    (Age 0-12)
    $585
    ￥4186
    €504
    C$810
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3% Group Discount: 1. Receive 3% off when you purchase 3+ rooms on the same tour (single order only).
2. Receive 3% off when you book 3+ multi-day tours with minimum order total of $500 at once. Not valid in conjunction with any other discounts or pricing offers.
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  • Overview
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
  • Day 8
Day 1 Calgary
Day 2 Calgary - Banff National Park - Yoho National Park -Banff (122 km)
Day 3 Banff - Lake Minnewanka & Banff Upper Hotspring - Peyto Lake - Banff (437 km)
Day 4 Banff National Park - Banff Town
Day 5 Banff - Jasper (288 km)
Day 6 Jasper
Day 7 Jasper - Vancouver (532 km)
Day 8 Vancouver

Day 1: Calgary

Standard Hotel: Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA / Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown or Similar
Meal: Excluded
Welcome to Calgary! Your adventure begins today with our convenient airport pickup service. Please provide your arrival time in advance, and our friendly tour guide will greet you at Arrival Level 1, Information Centre near Exit 7. For more details please see "Departure and Return".

For early arrivals before 1:00 PM, we offer exciting optional activities (surcharge) below:
  • Calgary City Tour (3 hours)
  • Heritage Park Tour (3 hours)
  • CrossIron Mills Outlets shopping (4 hours)
  • Calgary Zoo (self-guided)

  • Calgary, AB

    Calgary, AB
    Calgary is a fun city surrounded by natural landscapes, most notable Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. The local area offers stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. It is accessible via Vancouver, Seattle and other Canadian cities.

    Calgary City Tour

    Calgary City Tour
    A guided tour takes you to explore the city; from the historic site to the newest modern building. (Includes guide service, transportation, and admission) - New Central Library/City Hall/Stephen Avenue/Calgary Tower/Peace Bridge/Prince Island/Crescent Height

    Admission (Optional): Adult $67; Child $67|Duration: Approx. 3 Hours

    Heritage Park Historical Village

    A historical park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. As Canada's largest living history museum, it is one of the city's most visited tourist attractions. Exhibits span Western Canadian history from the 1860s to the 1950s.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $51; Child $45|Duration: Approx. 3 Hours

    CrossIron Mills Outlet

    This fully enclosed shopping center is just outside of Calgary and the largest single-level shopping center in the province of Alberta, covering more than one million square feet.

    Duration: Approx. 4 Hours

    Calgary Zoo Safari

    Calgary Zoo Safari
    Self Guided - The Calgary Zoo with Public Transportation Ticket/Admission

Day 2: Calgary - Banff National Park - Yoho National Park -Banff (122 km)

Standard Hotel: Banff Aspen Lodge or Similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After pickup, we will head to Lake Louise. Then we will continue to Yoho National Park, see Spiral Tunnel, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge and Vermilion Lakes.

Tour ends Banff Town.

  • Banff National Park, AB

    Banff National Park, AB
    Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.

    Lake Louise

    Lake Louise
    Lake Louise is a glacial lake in Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park. The lake is known for its vibrant blue-green coloration, which comes from rock flour carried into the lake by the water of the nearby melting glaciers.

    Duration: Approx. 2 Hours

    Snowshoeing

    Snowshoeing
    Come to Banff National Park and take a snowshoeing tour, which is a unique way to explore this beautiful, natural landscape.

  • Yoho National Park, BC

    Yoho National Park, BC
    These are the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Towering rockwalls, spectacular waterfalls and soaring peaks earn the park its name.

    Emerald Lake

    Emerald Lake
    The Emerald Lake in British Columbia, Canada's Yoho National Park is the largest of the park's many lakes and one of the park's most popular spots. The lake is named for the spectacular turquoise color of the water.

    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

    Natural Bridge

    Natural Bridge
    The Kicking Horse River, a Canadian Heritage river, in the Yoho park, has created a natural bridge through solid rock. This formation is located 3 km west of Field, accessible from the road to Emerald Lake.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

    Spiral Tunnels

    Spiral Tunnels
    [Spiral Tunnel] is a section of the Canadian Pacific Railway that carried too much blood and tears of railroad workers and history.

Day 3: Banff - Lake Minnewanka & Banff Upper Hotspring - Peyto Lake - Banff (437 km)

Standard Hotel: Banff Aspen Lodge or Similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today we will visit Lake Minnewanka, Jasper National Park, and Icefield Parway.

  • Banff National Park, AB

    Banff National Park, AB
    Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.

    Minnewanka Lake

    Minnewanka Lake
    A stunning glacial lake surrounded by the rugged beauty of Banff National Park, Lake Minnewanka is a must-see for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Its crystal-clear waters stretch for 21 kilometers, making it the largest lake in the park.

    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

    Banff Upper Hot Springs

    Banff Upper Hot Springs
    Perched high in the Canadian Rockies, Banff Upper Hot Springs offers a truly relaxing escape with breathtaking mountain views. These natural, mineral-rich waters have been soothing visitors for over a century, providing a perfect way to unwind after a day of adventure in Banff National Park

    Fee not included, pay upon arrival. If close, we will go to Cave & Basin instead.

    Opening Hours: Oct 12 - May 6|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour

    Bow Lake

    Bow Lake
    A small lake in western Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Bow River, in the Canadian Rockies, at an altitude of 1920 m. It is one of the lakes that line the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park and Jasper National Park.

    Peyto Lake

    Peyto Lake
    Peyto Lake in Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park is known for its stunning aqua-blue coloration. It can be best seen from a viewing point just off the Icefield Parkway; this is considered one of the best views in Canada.

    Only available for tours before Oct 30th, 2025.

  • Jasper National Park, AB

    Jasper National Park, AB
    Offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.

    Icefields Parkway

    One of Canada's national treasures and most rewarding destinations. Stretching 232km through the heart of Canadian Rockies World Heritage Site, this world-class journey offers access to a vast wilderness of pristine mountain lakes, ancient glaciers and broad sweeping valleys

Day 4: Banff National Park - Banff Town

Standard Hotel: Banff Aspen Lodge / Banff Mount Royal / Elk + Avenue Hotel / Banff Inn / Banff Park Lodge / Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa or Similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
We will visit Banff Sulphur Mountain, ride Gondola, appreciate Johnston Canyon, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and Hoodoos. Later we will visit Banff Town and spend the night there. We can also choose to take the add-on optional photography tour at your own expense.

Departure around 9:30 AM from Banff. Complete the itinerary between 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM.

  • Banff National Park, AB

    Banff National Park, AB
    Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.

    Sulphur Mountain

    Sulphur Mountain
    This mountain in Banff National Park is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. There is a gondola that takes you nearly to the summit, which is perched at 8,041 feet.

    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes

    Banff Gondola

    Banff Gondola
    This unique cable-car ride takes visitors to Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park to the top of Sulphur Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Atop the mountain there are many viewing areas, a long boardwalk, and two small museums.

    Within the Admission Package - Optional Activity Package Included (Optional)

    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes

    Johnson Canyon

    Johnston Creek is the one of most famous sights in Banff National Park. Known for its walking trail throughout the year. *Free Crampons are provided for Winter itinerary

    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour

    Bow Falls

    Bow Falls
    The Bow Falls are a 30-foot-high, 100-foot wide waterfall just outside the city of Banff. The falls are popular with tourists because they are just a short walk from the town and can be reached on foot from most hotels.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

    Surprise Corner

    Surprise Corner
    This scenic viewpoint in Banff National Park, though unmarked, is locally known as the best place to get views of the famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the beautiful scenery that surrounds it.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

    Hoodoos

    Hoodoos are intriguing geological formations that rise like thin towers from rocky terrain. Those in Alberta's Banff National Park are no exception. They hover like tall spires above the wilderness of this vast area.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

Day 5: Banff - Jasper (288 km)

Standard Hotel: Whistlers Inn or Mount Robson Inn or Lobstick Lodge or Similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded

Today, you will take transfer to Jasper. Upon arrival, check-in to hotel and free at leisure for the rest of the day.

Outdoor Pool - Swim in the heated outdoor pool and enjoy nature

Planetarium Experience - Join the astronomy experts in a dome theatre for a live virtual tour of Jasper; the world's largest accessible dark sky preserve. (*Reservation is required)

Dinner - Enjoy the outstanding service and a culinary tradition rich in Alberta history with breathtaking Jasper National Park view. (*Reservation is required)

Pub Happy Hours - Relax and sample a menu of Classic Cocktails or a cold pint of Jasper Brewing Company beer. (*Reservation is required)

  • Jasper, AB

    Jasper, AB
    This town in the wilderness of Alberta, Canada serves as the gateway to the national park of the same name, where visitors can see the Athabasca Glacier. There are many lakes in the area.

Day 6: Jasper

Standard Hotel: Whistlers Inn or Mount Robson Inn or Lobstick Lodge or Similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded

Today in Jasper, participating different kinds of winter activities or browse around the town.

Suggested activities: (*Extra fees may apply)

Outdoor Activities - Participate different kinds of outdoor winter activities. (Free rental of equipment is available, subject to availability)

Fat Bike - Enjoy one of Canada's fastest growing winter sports, a great way to see the different forests and mountains. (*Reservation is required)

Canyon Ice walk - Icewalk along the frozen canyon floor through its maze of fascinating ice sculptures. (*Reservation is required)

Jasper town roaming - Browse around the Jasper town, sample the local food and and beer in this alpine town.

Planetarium Experience - Join the astronomy experts in a dome theatre for a live virtual tour of Jasper; the world's largest accessible dark sky preserve. (*Reservation is required)

Dinner - Enjoy the outstanding service and a culinary tradition rich in Alberta history with breathtaking Jasper National Park view. (*Reservation is required)

Pub Happy Hours - Relax and sample a menu of Classic Cocktails or a cold pint of Jasper Brewing Company beer. (*Reservation is required)

  • Jasper, AB

    Jasper, AB
    This town in the wilderness of Alberta, Canada serves as the gateway to the national park of the same name, where visitors can see the Athabasca Glacier. There are many lakes in the area.

Day 7: Jasper - Vancouver (532 km)

Standard Hotel: Standard seat on train
Deluxe Hotel: Upper/Lower berth/Cabin with surcharge
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Meal Plan (Included for the Sleeper class)|Dinner: Meal Plan (Included for the Sleeper class)
In the morning we need to go to the Jasper Railway station by ownself. Then we will take the VIA train to Vancouver. Along the way we will see the Mountain Robson. At night we will across the Fraser Valley to the low land plain. Overnight on the VIA train.

  • Jasper, AB

    Jasper, AB
    This town in the wilderness of Alberta, Canada serves as the gateway to the national park of the same name, where visitors can see the Athabasca Glacier. There are many lakes in the area.

    Via Rail Canada

    Via Rail operates 497 trains per week in eight Canadian provinces over a network of 12,500 kilometers (7,800 mi) of track. Via Rail carries approximately 4.1 million passengers annually, the majority on routes along the Quebec City–Windsor Corridor.

Day 8: Vancouver

Meal: Excluded
At around 8:00am we will arrive in Vancouver. Please refer to the "Depature & Return" for more detailed information.
Please note the itinerary sequence listed above will be changed based on the actual arrival date. Some attractions will be replaced with others when they are closed for the seasonal reasons.
  • Airport Pickup: Calgary airport free pickup from 10:00am - 10:00pm every 2 hours (10:00/12:00/14:00/16:00/18:00/20:00/22:00).

    Please advise your pickup time in advance and meet the guide in yellow coat at Exit #7 Information Centre.

    Guests can also choose to take Shuttle Bus to hotel. Paid airport pickup: 1-4 passengers, C$60 each car; 5-10 passengers, C$150 each car (exclude tax, tips of C$5/person).
    If you do not need the pick-up service, please inform us one week before departure. Or you need to go to the hotel by yourselves (we will provide a VOUCHER).
  • Return: Tour will end at Pacific Central station around 8:00am last day. Since the return time is estimated, we suggest you not book the return flight departing on same day.

Price Includes

  • Hotel accommodation
  • Bilingual Tour guide (English & Chinese)
  • Transportation (including the driver, fuel, parking, and toll fees)
  • VIA Economic Class one way ticket
  • Rental of Snowshoes & Crampon (Weather dependent)
  • Banff Upper Springs Admission (Limited Time Only)

Price Excludes

  • Service charge for the tour guide/driver (Suggest CAD$15 per person per day)
  • Optional admissions
  • Personal expense and meals (lunches & dinners)
  • Airfare

Confirmation

  • All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking. Please do not book the airline tickets until you received the confirmation.

Redemption

  • Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your e-ticket and provided 14 days before departure. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.

Terms & Condition

  • More than 32 days prior to departure: 20% of the total booking amount will be charged.
  • 15-31 days prior to departure - 60% of total purchase amount + 5%GTS
  • Within 14 days of departure: tour will be NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-CHANGEABLE.
  • We has put forth all necessary efforts to ensure that, at all times of publication, all descriptions in the present brochure are exact
  • We reserves the right to postpone, cancel, or change the tour and/or hotel accommodation
  • Any loss or additional expenses incurred shall be bound by the participant
  • We shall not be liable for failure in the performance of its obligations for any loss or damage resulting from any delay, cancellations, loss of personal belongings, illness, bodily injury, accident, death, deterioration of services, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, disappointment or frustration (either mental or physical), attributable to a fault, negligent act or omission by a provider or any employee thereof. Each agency has various regulations; it is responsible for passengers, and in case of accidental casualties or property damage, it should be resolved in accordance with the safety regulations established by various agencies.
  • Complementary Items (If applicable): If the tour package includes complimentary items, there is no cash value or refund for unused services.

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