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5-Day Canadian Rockies: Banff, Columbia Icefield & Okanagan from Calgary to Vancouver (Incl. Breakfast & Airport Transfer)

Our Price: from
US$897
￥6086
€784
C$1270
Rs.85519
(Price shown is based on the lowest price per person over the next 60 days) Duration: 5 days Language: English; Mandarin Chinese Group Size: Max 55 people Visit Calgary, Jasper National Park, Banff National Park (Lake Louise, Banff Gondola).
Highlights:
  • Daily Hotel Breakfast Included: Start your day with a relaxing and elegant breakfast at the hotel—no need to rush or search for food early in the morning.
  • No Hidden Fees – Travel with Peace of Mind: Transparent pricing ensures you enjoy your trip without unexpected costs.

Itinerary

Day 1:Calgary

Hotel: Standard: Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA / Four Points by Sheraton Calgary Airport or Similar
Meals: 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, 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 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
    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 $67Duration: 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 $45Duration: 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.
  • Calgary Zoo Safari
    Self Guided - The Calgary Zoo with Public Transportation Ticket/Admission

Day 2:Calgary - Banff National Park - Banff Town(207 km)

Hotel: Standard: Banff Aspen Lodge or Similar
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Meal Plan; 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.

Departure around 8:00 AM from Calgary. 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
  • 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
    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
  • 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 3:Banff National Park - Jasper National Park - Columbia Icefield - Banff(357 km)

Hotel: Standard: Banff Aspen lodge or Similar
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Meal Plan; Dinner: Excluded
Today we will pass Icefield Parkway, visit attractions Bow Lake, Peyto Lake,Columbia Icefield and Crowfoot Glacier.
  • 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.
  • 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.
    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
  • 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.
    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
  • Crowfoot Glacier
    Crowfoot Glacier is located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, 32 km (20 mi) northwest of Lake Louise, and can be viewed from the Icefields Parkway. The glacier is situated on the northeastern flank of Crowfoot Mountain.
    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
  • 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 (Passing By)
    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
  • Columbia Icefield, AB
    The Columbia Icefield in the northern part of Banff National Park covers an area of about 200 square miles in the Canadian Rockies. The Icefield feeds eight major glaciers in the area, including Athabasca Glacier and Dome Glacier.
  • Ice Explorer
    Experience the thrill of traversing the ancient Athabasca Glacier in a massive Ice Explorer. This specially designed all-terrain vehicle takes you onto a 10,000-year-old sheet of ice, where you can walk, feel, and even drink from the glacier.
    Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
  • 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 4:Moraine Lake - Lake Louise - Rogers Pass - Dutchman Farm Ice Cream - Vernon/ Kelowna(503 km)

Hotel: Standard: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vernon / Comfort Suites Kelowna or Similar
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Meal Plan - Optional Group Meal Available - Deluxe Lunch at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise; Dinner: Excluded
The journey continues through the heart of the Canadian Rockies with visits to the legendary Lake Louise and Summer-exclusive Moraine Lake. This spectacular day features some of the most photographed landscapes in Canada, from the turquoise waters of Lake Louise set against Victoria Glacier to the emerald-hued Moraine Lake nestled in the Valley of the Ten Peaks.
  • 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.
  • Moraine Lake
    This glacial lake in Banff National Park's Valley of the Ten Peaks has a brilliant bright blue color due to rock flour that runs into its water. This beautiful and famous lake has appeared in advertisements the world over.
    Opening Hours: Jun 1 - Oct 15, The opening dates are not guaranteed. It's depending on the government schedule.Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
  • 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
  • Glacier National Park, BC, BC
    A portion of the Columbia Mountains Natural Region, in the interior wet belt of British Columbia. The steep, rugged mountains, warm, moist climate and wide variety of plant and animal life are typical of this natural region.
  • Rogers Pass
    Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park, British Columbia, Canada takes the Trans-Canada Highway through the Selkirk Mountains. This natural mountain passageway was discovered in 1882, and has since been christened a National Historic Site of Canada.
    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
  • Okanagan, BC
    It is one of the warmest regions in all of Canada. During the summer months, visitors are offered countless sandy beaches, hot sun, and a variety of outdoor and water activities. It is also a spectacular backdrop to the golf courses and Okanagan wineries and popular ski resorts.
  • Dutchman Farm Ice Cream
    Take a delightful break at Dutchman Farm, where you can sample fresh, creamy ice cream made with local ingredients—a sweet taste of the Okanagan countryside.
    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
  • Vernon, BC
    Vernon is a city in the Okanagan region of the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada. It is 440 km (270 mi) northeast of Vancouver, British Columbia.
  • Kelowna, BC
    One of the most liveable cities in Canada. Kelowna is the largest city in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. Bordering Okanagan Lake, Kelowna is well known for its hot summers and temperate winters.

Day 5:Vernon/ Kelowna - Okanagan Lake - VQA Winery - Merritt Town - Vancouver(504 km)

Meals: Breakfast: Excluded; Lunch: Meal Plan; Dinner: Excluded
In the morning, we depart from the Kelowna/Vernon area, journeying through the picturesque Okanagan Valley—a landscape famed for its warm climate and vineyards. This scenic route offers a final taste of the region's unique charm before we complete the trip.
  • Vernon, BC
    Vernon is a city in the Okanagan region of the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada. It is 440 km (270 mi) northeast of Vancouver, British Columbia.
  • Kelowna, BC
    One of the most liveable cities in Canada. Kelowna is the largest city in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. Bordering Okanagan Lake, Kelowna is well known for its hot summers and temperate winters.
  • Okanagan, BC
    It is one of the warmest regions in all of Canada. During the summer months, visitors are offered countless sandy beaches, hot sun, and a variety of outdoor and water activities. It is also a spectacular backdrop to the golf courses and Okanagan wineries and popular ski resorts.
  • Okanagan Lake
    This large and deep lake in the Okanagan Valley region of Canada's British Columbia is a popular recreation spot that offers a variety of activities in addition to gorgeous scenery. It has a surface area of 351 square kilometers.
    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
  • Kamloops, BC
    Kamloops is a city for every season. A place where you can skip the crowds, stretch your legs and just escape to the unexpected. Known as the birthplace of freeride mountain biking, Kamloops attracts mountain bikers from around the world looking to ride the rugged landscapes and the desert like climate.
  • VQA Winery
    The Vintners Quality Alliance is an association in British Columbia and Ontario that seeks to guarantee the quality of Canadian wines. Canadian wineries are notable for their ice wines, in which grapes are frozen before being fermented and processed.
    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
  • Merritt, BC
    Merritt is a city in the Nicola Valley of the south-central Interior of British Columbia, Canada. It is 270 km northeast of Vancouver. Merritt is known as the "Country Music Capital of Canada" for its wealth of country music attractions, activities, and events.
  • Vancouver, BC
    Welcome to Vancouver, a city where urban charm meets natural beauty! Surrounded by mountains and ocean, it offers stunning views, vibrant neighborhoods, and a rich cultural experience. From scenic parks to world-class dining, Vancouver has something for everyone!

Departure & Return

  • Airport Meet and Greet:
    Complimentary Airport Pickup service, but need to pay tips at C$5/per person to the driver: Available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, every 2 hours (9:00/11:00/13:00/15:00/17:00/19:00/21:00). Please meet tour guide in yellow coat at Exit #7 Information Centre.
    Note: Kindly inform us one week in advance if you don't require pickup. If flight details aren't provided timely, please arrange your own transport to the hotel. A hotel check-in voucher will be provided.
  • Alternative Pickup options:
    Shuttle bus to hotel: Self-arranged. We'll provide your hotel check-in voucher 3 days before the tour begins.
    Paid Airport Pickup: Pick Up Upon Flight Arrival (0900am to 2100pm) C$80 per room; Pick Up Upon Flight Arrival (0600AM to 0859AM & 2101PM TO 0000AM) C$120 per room (exclude tax).
  • Return Flight Arrangement:
    Please book your departure flight for 10:30 PM or later. We'll provide transportation to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) after the tour concludes.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

4 Nights hotel accommodation
Bilingual Tour guide (English & Chinese)
Transportation with Air-conditioned vehicle
Traffic Accident Insurance
Driver/guide Service Fee (Included in check out price)
National Parks Admission Fees (Included in check out price)

Price Excludes

Personal expenses
Meals and beverage
Travel insurance
Other expenses not mentioned
Optional activities with additional fees mentioned in the itinerary

Additional Notes

Pre-order Meal Selection: If you choose the meal plan, please select your main dish for lunch from the following options: Chicken, Alberta Beef, or Vegetarian. Each guest may choose their own option. If we do not receive your selection 14 days prior to the tour departure, "Alberta Beef" will be automatically selected as the main dish.
Meal Plan: Not recommend choosing the group meal option for guests with any dietary requirement (e.g., vegetarian) or allergies.
This is a local bus tour, and you will join the tour with other travelers locally. The itinerary sequence/hotel arrangements, tour guide and vehicle might be subject to change due to departure date. The itinerary and services will not change.
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.
VIP Seat Availability: VIP Seats (first 4 rows) are not guaranteed on airport pickup day.
VIP SEAT Upgrade If you prefer VIP seats in the first four rows on the coach, there is an additional fee of CA$132 per person. Please feel free to contact us if needed. *If the first day of the tour involves airport pickup, seating in the first 4 rows cannot be guaranteed.
Itinerary Adjustments: In case of attraction closures due to weather conditions, we will substitute them with alternative attractions to ensure a fulfilling experience.
Infant/Child Car Seat: Please bring your own car seat if needed for infants or children.