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7-Day Jasper, Banff Winter Canadian Rockies VIA Railway Experience Tour from Vancouver, ends in Calgary

Our Price: from
US$1004
¥6802
€878
C$1410
Rs.96693
(Price per person based on double occupancy)
Duration: 7 days Language: English; Mandarin Chinese Group Size: Max 55 people Visit Banff National Park (Lake Louise, Sulphur Mountain, Bow Falls, Hoodoos, Lake Louise Ski Resort, Minnewanka Lake, Surprise Corner), Jasper National Park, Yoho National Park (Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge), Jasper, Banff, Clearwater County (Abraham Lake).
Highlights:
  • 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 (Limited Time Only).

Itinerary

Day 1:Vancouver, BC

Hotel: Standard: VIA Train
Meals: Meal: Excluded
Today we will board the VIA Rail to Jasper. Economy Class seats do not include any meal plans but the meals and drinks are available to purchase on the train.

Day 2:Jasper, AB - Jasper National Park, AB(8 km)

Hotel: Standard: Whistlers Inn or Lobstick Lodge or Similar
Meals: Meal: Excluded

Arrive Kamloops, BC for 30 minutes break. Enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Robson on your right-hand side when the train coming close to Jasper National Park. Arrive Jasper station around 11:00 am, you will be transfer to Jasper Park Lodge by the hotel shuttle bus. 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

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)

Or, take the optional activities prepared by us for your Jasper Time
  • 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.
  • Winter Wildlife Discovery Guided Tour
    Join the Winter Wildlife Discovery Guided Tour in Jasper National Park. Travel through snowy valleys and forests to spot elk, deer, moose, and more, while learning how these remarkable animals survive the harsh yet beautiful Canadian winter wilderness.
    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $63; Child $33 (3-12 yrs)Opening Hours: 9:00amDuration: 3 Hours to 3 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Jasper Planetarium & Telescope Experience
    Discover the wonders of the night sky with the Jasper Planetarium & Telescope Experience. Enjoy an engaging guided stargazing session featuring powerful telescopes, constellations, planets, and deep-space objects beneath some of the clearest, darkest skies in the Canadian Rockies.
    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $60; Child $27 (4-17 yrs)Opening Hours: 9:00pm
  • Maligne Valley & Pleckaitis Canyon Icewalk
    Explore the frozen wonders of Jasper’s Maligne Valley and Pleckaitis Canyon on a guided icewalk. Admire glittering ice formations, frozen waterfalls, and majestic canyon walls in a serene winter landscape—an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $63; Child $33Opening Hours: Dec 12 - Mar 28Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
  • 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.

Day 3:Jasper, AB

Hotel: Standard: The Fairmont Banff Spring Hotel or similar
Meals: 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 by self-reservation - 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)

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

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)

Or, take the optional activities prepared by us for your Jasper Time
  • 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 4:Jasper, AB - Banff National Park, AB - Banff, AB(238 km)

Hotel: Standard: Banff Aspen Lodge or Similar
Meals: Meal: Excluded

Today, you will take the transfer from Jasper hotel to Banff. Free day at your leisure.

Suggested activities: (*Extra fee may apply):

Discover the Castle - Built in 19th century, also known as "Castle in the Rockies", is  predominantly in the Scottish Baronial style, featuring an Arts-and-Crafts interior.
Banff Town - The biggest town among National towns, many shops and restaurants awaiting for your discovery.
*Upper hot Springs - Only outdoor Hot Springs in Banff National Park (*Opening hours vary)
*Dinner - Enjoy the freshest ingredients from local farmers, purveyors and artisans who take great pride in providing the best that land and sea have to offer. (*Reservation is required)
*Pub Happy Hours - Reward yourself with a cold, frosty pint. (*Reservation is required)

  • 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.
  • 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
    Opening Hours: Dec 30 - May 6Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
  • Banff, AB
    Banff, known as the "soul of the Rockies" is a small town located within Banff National Park in Alberta. It is within distance of several hiking mountains and is home to many shops and boutiques.

Day 5:Calgary - Banff National Park - Yoho National Park -Banff(122 km)

Hotel: Standard: Banff Aspen Lodge or Similar
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Meal Plan - Optional Group Meal Available - Deluxe Lunch at Chateau Lake Louise; 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
    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 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 (Optional if weather permits)
    Come to Banff National Park and take a snowshoeing tour, which is a unique way to explore this beautiful, natural landscape.
    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
  • Vermillion Lake
    The lake comes from the sulfur hot springs of the nearby Sulfur Mountain, so the riverbed is cinnabar brown, and the shore is swampy, with a natural smell of sulfur in the slimy mud. Here, as long as you look up, you will see the pretty Rundle Mountain.
  • 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
    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
    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 Tunnel] is a section of the Canadian Pacific Railway that carried too much blood and tears of railroad workers and history.

Day 6:Banff National Park - Calgary(558 km)

Hotel: Standard: Banff Aspen Lodge / Banff Mount Royal / Elk + Avenue Hotel / Banff Inn / Banff Park Lodge / Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa or Similar
Meals: Breakfast: Included - Compulsory Selection; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
We will visit Lake Louise Ski Resort. Guests can experience Tubing, Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola. Afterwards we will continue to visit Lake Minnewanka and Banff Upper Hotspring

**SEASONAL SPECIAL For JAN-MAR departure, we will visit the "Bubble Lake (Abraham Lake)" + Heli Tour (Optional) instead of Minnewanka Lake & Hot Springs.

At the end of day we will return to Calgary.
  • 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 Ski Resort
    One of three major ski resorts located in Banff National Park near the village of Lake Louise, Alberta. Lake Louise has been a home to skiing since the 1920s, as the gateway to the Skoki Ski Lodge.
    Duration: 2-3 Hours
  • Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola
    Enjoy the breathtaking views of the scenic Banff National Park from an open chair lift or full enclosed gondola at 6,850 feet elevation. Sightseeing gondolas offer guests a unique vantage point from which to see Banff's stunning glaciers, mountain peaks, flora, serene springs, and wildlife.
  • Snow Tubing
    There's no feeling quite like the rushing, swooping sensation of tubing down a large hill. At Banff National Park, you have the chance to do it to your heart's content!
  • 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
    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
    Opening Hours: Dec 30 - May 6Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
  • Clearwater County, AB
    A municipal district in west central Alberta, Canada.
  • Abraham Lake
    An artificial lake in western Alberta, Canada with a surface area of 53.7 km2 and a length of 32 km. It is a popular destination for photographers because of "frozen bubbles" under the ice.
  • Candian Rockies Helicopter Sightseeing Tour
    Take a helicopter tour and see the beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountains in all their splendor from above.
    Admission (Optional): Adult $193 / C$270; Child $193 / C$270Duration: Approx. 20 Hours

Day 7:Banff National Park - Banff Town(65 km)

Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
We will visit Banff Sulphur Mountain, ride Gondola, appreciate Marble 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
    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
    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
    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.
    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
  • 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
    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
  • Kootenay National Park, BC
    Kootenay National Park is located in southeastern British Columbia Canada, covering 1,406 km² in the Canadian Rockies, and forms part of a World Heritage Site.
  • Marble Canyon
    A canyon surrounding Tokumm Creek just above its confluence with the Vermilion River, at the north end of Kootenay National Park in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, Canada.

Departure & Return

  • Airport Drop off: Please arrange your return flight at Calgary Airport after 9:30pm.

Includes & Excludes

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)

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

Additional Notes

Hotel Policy
Hotel Room Type: Standard rooms feature either "two double beds" , "one double bed with a sofa bed", or "one double bed". Please note that no extra beds are provided for 3rd or 4th guests in the room.
Check-in Time: Hotel check in time is 4:00 PM. Guests arriving in the morning are not guaranteed to check in.
Others: According to the regulations of different hotels, you may be asked to provide a credit card as a deposit for incidental expenses during the stay, such as telephone calls, etc. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the rooms. Violation of the rules will result in a fine of the passenger's own cost.
Luggage Allowance: Each person is allowed one check-in and one carry-on luggage, subject to applicable size restrictions. An additional fee of C$52.50 (C$50 + 5% tax) will be charged per extra baggage.