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5-Day Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff, Columbia Icefield, Okanagan Lake Summer Tour from Calgary to Vancouver

Our Price: from
US$917
￥6236
€803
C$1300
Rs.87611
(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, Banff National Park (Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, Johnston Canyon, Moraine Lake), Kelowna (VQA Wine Shop), Okanagan (Okanagan Lake), Banff, Jasper National Park (Athabasca Glacier, Icefields Parkway), Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer).
Highlights:
  • Calgary-in Vancouver-out one way trip, no turning back.

Itinerary

Day 1:Calgary, AB

Start Time: Approx. 10:00am - 10:00pm
Hotel: Standard: Best Western Calgary Plaza Hotel or Similar
Meals: Meal: Excluded
Enjoy a complimentary airport pickup service. Upon arrival, you have the option to head straight to the hotel and relax during your free time, or choose from the following activities (available for an additional fee) to enrich your first day if arriving early.

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 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)
    Duration: Approx. 5 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. 5 Hours
  • CF Chinook Centre
    It is the largest mall in Calgary, with 1,355,000 square feet (125,900 m2) of space. CF Chinook Centre is home to five major department stores (only two are in operation while the third being redeveloped), 250 stores, and several full service restaurants. It also had a 900-seat food court with 36 food vendors, a bowling alley, professional tower, and the Scotiabank Theatre Chinook.
    Duration: Approx. 5 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.

Day 2:Calgary - Johnston Canyon - Banff Gondola (optional) - Banff Town Afternoon Activities(207 km)

Hotel: Standard: Banff Inn, Ptarmigan Inn or similar
Meals: Breakfast: Meal Plan; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded

Morning departure to Banff National Park, Canada's oldest national park. Hike through Johnston Canyon to admire its clear streams and waterfalls. take the Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain for panoramic views of the Bow Valley. Enjoy free time in Banff Town.

Afternoon choose one option:

  • 1:Sightseeing Experience:Visit Hoodoos, Bow Falls, and Surprise Corner for iconic views.

  • 2: Free time with optional activities: 

    • Banff Cycling (recommended 90-120 minutes) 
    • Bow River Rafting (approx. 60 minutes; departures at 15:20 or 17:20) 
    • Banff Vintage Open-Top Sightseeing Car (approx. 90 minutes; departures at 16:00 or 17:00) 

    • 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.
    • Johnston Canyon
      Johnston Canyon is a must-visit natural attraction and one of the most popular destinations in Banff National Park! It is carved steeply into the limestone bedrock by thousands of years of water erosion. The dramatic Johnston Canyon is a breathtaking beauty located in Banff National Park. Overhanging canyon walls, waterfalls, deep pools of Johnston Creek, and lush forests can be seen here.
      Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 15 Minutes
    • 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
        Enjoy a 1.5-hour round-trip gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take in stunning views, explore the boardwalk, visit two small museums, and enjoy dining options(additional charge) at the top.
        Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
    • Banff, AB
      Banff 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.
      Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

    Day 3:Bow Lake - Peyto Lake - Lunch at Saskatchewan River Crossing (optional) – Columbia Icefield Snowcoach (optional)(428 km)

    Hotel: Standard: Mount Royal Hotel/Banff Inn/Canalta Lodge/Caribou Lodge/Rundlestone Lodge or similar
    Meals: Breakfast: Meal Plan; Lunch: Meal Plan - The Crossing Mt. Wilson Restaurant Lunch Buffet - 45 mins; Dinner: Excluded
    Begin our Banff journey. Stop by Bow Lake visit the historical Simpson's Num-Ti-Jah. Then stop at Peyto Lake. Drive along the Icefield Parkway, take a Snowcoach on Athabasca Glacier. On the way back to Banff , you will see 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.
      Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
    • Bow Lake
      Bow Lake is a bright turquoise color which is due to the glacial runoff from Bow Glacier. Historical Simpson's Num-Ti-Jah is located on the shores of Bow Lake at the foot of Mount Jimmy Simpson.
      Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
    • Peyto Lake
      Along the way, stop at [Peyto Lake] for its beautiful shape like a Maple (If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Waterflow Lake as an alternative attraction)
      Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
    • Columbia Icefield, AB
      The Columbia Icefield spans 200 square miles in the Canadian Rockies and feeds iconic glaciers like Athabasca Glacier. Enjoy a thrilling experience, including a Snow Coach ride onto the glacier and a walk on the glass-floored Skywalk, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views.
      Duration: Approx. 2 Hours 30 Minutes
    • Ice Explorer
      Visitors to Jasper National Park in Alberta can take this exciting ride across the ice field to the Athabasca Glacier. This is a great way to see the vast tundra of Jasper.
    • 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
      A 230 km long scenic road that parallels the Continental Divide, traversing the rugged landscape of the Canadian Rockies, travelling through Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. It is named for features such as the Columbia Icefield, visible from the parkway. It links Lake Louise with Jasper to the north. At its southern end, the Icefields Parkway terminates at Highway 1.
    • Athabasca Glacier
      The Athabasca Glacier is the most-visited glacier in North America. It is one of the eight major glaciers of the Columbia Icefield. The Icefield Interpretive Centre is next to the glacier, and is where visitors can arrange tours.
      Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes

    Day 4:Banff - Banff National Park (Lake Louise+Moraine Lake)- Vernon(312 km)

    Hotel: Standard: Prestige Hotel or similar
    Meals: Breakfast: Meal Plan; Lunch: Meal Plan - Chateau Lake Louise restaurant; Dinner: Meal Plan

    Visit Lake Louise, the jewel of the Rockies, and stroll along its shore with ample time to admire the mirror-like reflection of majestic mountains and glaciers.

    Afterward, head to Moraine Lake, surrounded by the Valley of the Ten Peaks, where the scenery is as poetic as a painting. (If Moraine Lake is closed, Emerald Lake will be visited instead.)

    Then travel through Glacier National Park back into British Columbia, arriving in Vernon by dusk.

    • 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.
      Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
    • Lake Louise
      known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks, overlooked by a stately chateau and backed by [Victoria Glacier] and elevated by [Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise]
      Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 15 Minutes
      • Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
        Nestled by the stunning Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise offers breathtaking views of turquoise waters and Victoria Glacier. This luxurious hotel combines elegance with outdoor adventures, perfect for hiking, skiing, and relaxation in a pristine mountain setting.
    • 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. 40 Minutes

    Day 5:Vernon, BC - Kelowna, BC - Okanagan, BC - Vancouver, BC(449 km)

    Meals: Breakfast: Meal Plan; Lunch: Meal Plan; Dinner: Excluded

    In the morning, go to Kelowna,, visit the local famous "VQA" winery, taste red and white wine and buy the world-famous Canadian ice wine.  Then drive to Okanagan Lake look for the lake monster in Indian mythology "Ogopogo", Pass by the town of Marrit then drive to Vancouver.

    • 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.
    • VQA Wine Shop
      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.
    • 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.

    Departure & Return

    Calgary Airport Pick up:
    • Complimentary airport pickup service at Calgary International Airport (YYC) is available at 10:00/12:00/14:00/16:00/18:00/20:00. Upon arrival, please proceed to the Gate 11 on the Arrivals Level to confirm your pick-up information.
    • Hotel shuttle service is available at 06:30/07:30/08:30/09:30/22:30. Upon arrival, please proceed to the to parking space 16 outside gate 4 of the arrival hall.
    • Private car airport pick-up service is available on a Pre-paid basis: for flights arriving between 7:00-23:00. The first two passengers will be charged $100 CAD plus tax, and each additional passenger will be charged $20 CAD plus tax. Please be aware that there is a maximum of four people per order.
    Note If pick-up service is included in the guest's itinerary, please be sure to provide accurate flight information. Any inaccurate information provided resulting in errors for the pick-up service; the travel agency reserves the right to provide second transfer services with an additional charge (according to the paid private car airport pick up service fee) or coordinate the next available pickup according to the availability.
    • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Drop off: Complimentary airport drop-off services on last day of the tour: We suggest for domestic flights to please be booked after 22:00. For all other international flights we suggest booking flights after 23:00.

    Includes & Excludes

    Price Includes

    Hotel accommodations for 4 Nights as listed
    Professional Tour Guide
    National Park Pass
    Traffic Accident Insurance
    Air-conditioned vehicle
    GST (Goods and Services Tax)

    Price Excludes

    Meals & All Personal Expenses such as laundry, phone & travel insurance
    Driver and tour guide service fee(will be added when checking out)
    Optional activity expenses (will be added when checking out)
    Refunds for costs caused by force majeure
    Fuel Surcharge (Mandatory): C$5/pp/day.

    Additional Notes

    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.
    This product is a local bus tour. All foreign travelers are responsible to have ready and to bring a valid visa. Confirm and process eTA in advance according to your passport type. For details, please click the link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp (Electronic Travel Permit [Mandarin] for reference only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4iyyMVFvfM)
    To ensure a smooth and complete trip, we strongly recommend that you order activity tickets and meal packages, at the time of booking a tour. No additional changes or modifications will be provided within 10 days before or during the tour.
    Hotel Class: North American Hotels do not have an official hotel star rating standard. The hotels involved on the trip are local brand hotels.
    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.
    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.
    Luggage Policy: Each guest is allowed 1 check-in bag (total dimensions must not exceed 62 inches), 1 carry-on, and 1 personal item. Extra luggage will not be allowed.