Day 1 Vancouver - Hope - Kelowna - Revelstoke (558 km)
Day 2 Revelstoke - Banff National Park - Banff (210 km)
Day 3 Banff - Jasper National Park - Columbia Icefield - Banff National Park (456 km)
Day 4 Banff National Park - Yoho National Park - Revelstoke (169 km)
Day 5 Revelstoke - Kamloops - Vancouver (508 km)
Day 1:
Vancouver - Hope - Kelowna - Revelstoke (558 km)
Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Meal Plan (Western or Chinese Buffet at the Winery)|Dinner: Meal Plan (Chinese style or buffet)
Heading east from Vancouver, pass through the farm communities" Fraser Valley" to Hope for short stop. En-route to Revelstoke, we will take a short stop at Lake Okanagan and see if you can spot the mystery lake creature, Ogopogo. Visiting a winery. In a cozy cellar-like tasting room, you will be able to experience the variety of VQA wines. Next we will visit the "Last Spike" monument that tells the story of the coast to coast railroad assembling in 1885, and then we will arrive at Revelstoke to rest for the night.
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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.
Grizzli Winery
Grizzli Winery is located in the center of Okanagan, Canada. The Winery is surrounded by a number of mountains and lakes! The sunshine and large temperature differences between day and night helps create the uniquely tasting wines.
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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.
Day 2:
Revelstoke - Banff National Park - Banff (210 km)
Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast (Mandatory payment upon booking))|Lunch: Meal Plan (Chinese style lunch)|Dinner: Excluded
In the morning, we will take an excursion that travels along Tunnel Mountain Drive, giving us views of Banff, Cascade Mountain, Mount Rundle, and Bow Falls. At the Surprise Corner, we will get an absolutely incredible view of the Banff Springs Hotel. This vantage point will give us a great photo opportunity. In the evening, we will check into Banff Springs Hotel.
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Banff National Park, AB
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
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 Hertitage Site. Atop the mountain there are many viewing areas, a long boardwalk, and two small museums.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $30 / C$39.95; Child (6-15 yrs) $15 / C$19.95
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the world-famous Fairmont Banff Springs is a landmark in the picturesque alpine town of Banff. Enjoy outdoor adventures like hiking, skiing, wildlife tours, and gondola rides. Relax amidst stunning mountain views and pristine lakes at this legendary "Castle in the Rockies."
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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 - Jasper National Park - Columbia Icefield - Banff National Park (456 km)
Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Meal Plan (Western Buffet)|Dinner: Meal Plan (Western style)
This morning, the first stop of the day is Athabasca Falls;among the most powerful and breathtaking falls in the Rocky Mountains.We'll travel along the Icefield Parkway to the amazing Columbia Icefield，where we will take the all-terrain Snowcoach to actually step on the glacier for an once-in-a-lifetime memory. Then the journey will take you to the hair-raising,thrilling Glacier Skywalk. If the time permits, we will have a chance to visit Peyto Lake, Bow Valley, Bow Lake, and the Crowfoot Glacier. Finally, we will rest for the night at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
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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.
Athabasca Falls
A powerful, picturesque waterfall, Athabasca Falls is not known so much for the height of the falls (23 metres), as it is known for its force due to the large quantity of water falling into the gorge.
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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.
Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes to 3 Hours
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.
Columbia Icefield Skywalk
Visitors to the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery are treated to something new for the Glacier Skywalk. Modeled after the Grand Canyon Skywalk, this horseshoe-shaped bridge lets guests walk out over the cliffside glacier.
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Banff National Park, AB
Peyto Lake (Optional if time permits)
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.
Bow Lake (Optional if time permits)
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.
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.
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.
Day 4:
Banff National Park - Yoho National Park - Revelstoke (169 km)
Breakfast: Meal Plan (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Meal Plan (Chinese style)
Morning will visit Moraine Lake, one of the most famous Banff National Park Jewel of Crown.
Afternoon will stop at Emerald Lake, is one of the most admired destinations in Yoho National Park, with an unmatched diversity of activities and landscapes suited to the enthusiastic travelerand.
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Banff National Park, AB
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.
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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
Day 5:
Revelstoke - Kamloops - Vancouver (508 km)
Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast (Mandatory payment upon booking))|Lunch: Meal Plan (Chinese style or buffet)|Dinner: Excluded
Today is the last day of the trip. We will visit one of the largest ginseng farms in North America, located in Kamloops, BC. In the late afternoon, we will arrive in Vancouver to bring an end to the tour. Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding pickup and drop-off times and locations.
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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.
Sunmore Ginseng Factory
The Sunmore Ginseng Factory and Spa in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada is the only ginseng manufacturer in North America and was founded in 1991 by Chinese doctor Zhang Shunmei. Visitors can enjoy the relaxing ginseng spa.
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