Day 2
Vancouver - Kamloops - Valemount (572 km)
In the morning, we will depart from Vancouver and travel to Kamloops, where we can visit a famous ginseng factory to sample ginseng tea. We will also visit the Spahats Creek Falls. We will spend the night in Valemoun.
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Kamloops, BC
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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Wells Gray Provincial Park, BC
Wells Gray Provincial Park covers over one million acres of eastern British Columbia, Canada. It is most well-known for containing nearly forty waterfalls, ranging from as small as three feet to as high as two hundred.
Spahats Creek Falls
When its two tiers are combined, this waterfall is nearly 250 feet high. Its narrow stream falls from a mountain crevice into the pine forest below, and it is one of the most popular tourist spots in the whole park.
Standard Hotel: Valemoun Vacation Inn or similar
Lunch: Meal Plan (Buffet)Dinner: Meal Plan (Chinese food)
Day 3
Valemount - Jasper National Park - Jasper - Hinton (114 km)
We'll visit the famous and prominent mountain- Mt. Robson in the morning. Then go to Jasper National Park enjoy the peaceful moment at the Pyramid Lake, take your best photo shot with the Pyramid Mountain in the background. Visit Maligne Canyon where we witness the evolution of a powerful waterfall. Also visit the Patricia Lake. Explore the town of Jasper at your own pace. Stay in Hinton.
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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.
Mount Robson Provincial Park
Mount Robson Provincial Park in the Canadian stretch of the Rocky Mountains has been open to the public for one hundred years. It is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site and features impressive glaciers.
Pyramid Lake
Pyramid Lake is kidney-shaped lake in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. It lies at the foot of Pyramid Mountain, a natural landmark that overlooks the town of Jasper.
Patricia Lake
Patricia Lake is a lake in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada, near the town of Jasper. It was named for Princess Patricia of Connaught, a granddaughter of Queen Victoria.It is connected by Pyramid Lake road and hiking trails to the town of Jasper, as well as other tourist sites such as Pyramid Lake and Pyramid Mountain.
Maligne Canyon
Maligne Canyon is a natural feature located in the Jasper National Park near Jasper, Alberta, Canada. Eroded out of the Palliser Formation, the canyon measures over 50 metres (160 ft) deep. Popular for sightseeing and exploration, the area contains waterfalls, stream outlets, birds and plant life.
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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.
Standard Hotel: Super 8 Hinton or similar
Breakfast: Meal Plan (Hotel)Dinner: Meal Plan (Chinese food)
Day 4
Hiton - Athabasca Fall - Columbia Icefield - Banff - Kananaskis (281 km)
Today, we will travel to Athabasca Fall first. After that, we will drive through the Columbia Icefield. We can can ride a snow coach for an amazing experience. We can also visit the local skywalk for incredible views of the area. When we arrive in Banff, we will take a tour of the town before heading to Kananaskis in the evening.
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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.
Glacier Skywalk
Visitors to the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre in Jasper National Park are treated to something new for 2014-- the Glacier Skywalk. Modeled after the Grand Canyon Skywalk, this horseshoe-shaped bridge lets guests walk out over the cliffside glacier.
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.
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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.
Columbia Icefield
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.
Columbia Glacier Snow Coach
A snow coach is a specialized passenger transport vehicle, designed to operate over snow or ice. We can step on the glacier after a ride on the giant snow coach over the steep grades up the glacier.
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.
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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.
Standard Hotel: Stony Nokada, Kananaskis or similar
Breakfast: Meal Plan (Hotel)Lunch: Meal Plan (Buffet)Dinner: Meal Plan (Chinese food)
Day 5
Banff National Park - Vernon (271 km)
Today, we will ride the gondola to the best scenic viewpoint in Banff National Park, where we will be able to see beautiful Lake Louise and the Moraine Lake. Later on, we will travel to Vernon for the evening.
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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.
Sulfur Mountain Gondola Ride
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.
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.
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.
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.
Standard Hotel: Village Green Hotel or equivalent
Breakfast: Meal Plan (Buffet)Dinner: Meal Plan (Buffet)
Day 6
Vernon - Kelowna - Okanagan - Merritt - Vancouver (498 km)
Today, we will visit a local bee farm, where we can sample and purchase various flavors of honey. We will also stop by the VQA Wine Shop and try Canadian ice wine. In Kelowna, we will visit Lake Okanagan to hear tales of a legendary monster, Ogopogo, that is said to live in the lake. We will stop in the town of Merritt before returning to Vancouver, where we will 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.
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.
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Okanagan, BC
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.
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Standard Hotel: Accent Inn or equivalent (3*)
Breakfast: Included (Buffet)Lunch: Included (Buffet)
Day 7
Vancouver - Victoria - Vancouver (193 km)
Today, we will take a ferry from Vancouver to Victoria to tour this beautiful city. We will visit the Butchart Gardens, Victoria Chinatown and Mile Zero.
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Victoria, BC
This city on Vancouver Island in the central Pacific Ocean is the capital of British Columbia. It is home to many popular attractions, such as Beacon Hill Park, Butchart Gardens, the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, and more.
Butchart Gardens
These world-famous floral gardens are located on a 55-acre estate on Vancouver Island's southeastern point in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. People from around the world have been coming to see the gardens for more than 100 years.
Chinatown Victoria
The oldest Chinatown in Canada is located on the Pacific coast of British Columbia in the city of Victoria. This artistic and cultural center has features such as its famous Chinese Gate, which is guarded by lion statues.
Mile Zero
An area of southwestern Beacon Hill Park at Douglas Street in Victoria, British Columbia is the beginning of Canada's Number 1 Highway, which stretches the entire length of the country. A monument marks "mile zero" to visitors.