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6-Day Banff National Park, Jasper National Park and Columbia Icefield Tour from Vancouver with Airport pickup Tour Code: 173-6460

From USD$998  
Tue, Fri, Sat
Seattle, WA; Vancouver, Canada
English; Mandarin Chinese
6 5
Visit Banff National Park, Banff, Jasper National Park, Kamloops, Kelowna, Jasper, Wells Gray Provincial Park, Hope.
Price (/person)
    Single $1638
    Double $998
    3rd Person
    Adult $518
    Child
    (Age 2-15)
    $518
    4th Person
    Adult $518
    Child
    (Age 2-15)
    $518

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Day 1: Seattle-Vancouver (142 miles)

Today, guests will gather at the airport in Seattle or Vancouver. Overnight at Vancouver.
For all guests who collect luggage and meet with the guide before 12:15pm, you may pay $1 to participate in the 3-hour Vancouver tour. Please patiently wait in the airport lobby and we will depart from the airport at 12:30pm.
  • Vancouver, BC

    Vancouver, BC
    This city in British Columbia is the most populated metro area in western Canada. This historic city grew from an 1867 settlement called "Gastown." Visitors can take a boat ride to nearby Victoria on Vancouver Island.

    Vancouver Tour

    We will visit Gastown, 2010 Winter Olympics Torch Plaza and Canada Place, pass by Chinatown.

    Pay on site: $25 per person. No reservation required but subject to the availability. Tips for professional guide of water activities: $10/person. Available for customers departing from the airport ONLY.

    Duration: Approx. 3 Hours

Standard Hotel: Hampton Inn / Accent Inn / Coast Vancouver Airport Hotel or similar

Day 2: Vancouver - Merritt - Kelowna - Vernon - Salmon Arm / Revelstoke (365 miles)

Today, we will depart from Vancouver in the morning and arrive at the beautiful town of Merritt. Then we will stop by the VQA Wine Shop and try Canadian ice wine. Pass by the Lake Okanagan, then drive to Vernon visit the famous local bee farm, taste different flavors of natural honey or Buy premium royal jelly.. Over night in Revelstoke or Salmon Arm.
  • 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.
  • Kelowna, BC

    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.

    Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

  • Vernon, BC

    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.

    Planet Bee Honey Farm

    The Planet Bee Honey Farm and Honeymoon Meadery is an interactive apiary in British Columbia that seeks to teach visitors about the amazing honey bee. Guided tours offer an inside look at honey hives and the honey-making process.

    Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes

Standard Hotel: Comfort Inn / Sandman Hotel or similar
Lunch: Meal Plan|Dinner: Meal Plan

Day 3: Salmon Arm / Revelstoke - Banff National Park - Banff (235 miles)

In the morning, visit the location of the "Last Spike". Then follow Highway 1 to the Rocky Mountains, passing through Glacier National Park and Yoho National Park, enter into Banff National Park.After lunch, proceed to Lake Louise, known as the "Rocky Mountain Sapphire", surrounded by mountains on three sides with beautiful scenery. Then came to the crystal clear Moraine Lake, surrounded by jagged valleys, like a jewel. After that take the Banff Sulfur Mountain Gondola to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Rocky Mountains. Then visit the famous town of Banff. There are gift shops and delicious food on both sides of Banff Avenue in the town.
  • Salmon Arm, BC

    Salmon Arm, BC
    Salmon Arm first started as a railway camp during the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), later developing into a logging, farming and dairy centre. It is surrounded by outstanding natural beauty, clean waterways, provincial parks and an abundance of green space.

    Eagle Pass/Last Spike

    Eagle Pass/Last Spike
    The outpost of Craigellachie is a tourist stop in the Eagle Pass, which allows the Canadian Pacific Railway to pass through the Monashee Mountains. This was the location in which the "Last Spike" of the railway was placed.

    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

  • Banff National Park, AB

    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
    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. 1 Hour

    Moraine Lake

    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.

    Open from June to October, we will spend more time in Louise Lake when close.

    Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes

    Bow Falls

    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

    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.

    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour

  • Banff, AB

    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.
Standard Hotel: Irwins Hotel / Red Carpet Inn or similar in Banff Town
Breakfast: Meal Plan|Lunch: Meal Plan (Chateau Lake Louise Hotel Lunch)

Day 4: Banff Town - Columbia Glacier - Jasper National Parlk - Jasper (160 miles)

Today we will visit the beautiful Peyto Lake in Banff National Park. Then head to Johnston Canyon in the Rocky Mountains, a breathtaking natural attraction in Banff National Park. Afterwards, come to the world-famous Columbia Glacier, you can take a giant snowmobile to the 300-meter-deep Altabasga Glacier, allowing you to come into contact with the relics left by the second ice age. Then come to the Glacier Glass Bridge and Ada Pascal Falls next to the Columbia Ice Field. Arriving in the small town of Jasper in the evening, the group members can shop at the gift shop and taste a variety of delicacies with different flavors.
  • Banff National Park, AB

    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 Creek

    Johnston Creek is the one of most famous sights in Banff National Park。There are two spectacular waterfalls in the Johnston gorge: Falls Upper and Falls Lower.

    Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

    Peyto Lake

    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. 30 Minutes

    Columbia Icefield

    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.
  • Jasper National Park, AB

    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.

    Snowcoach

    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.

    Glacier Skywalk

    Glacier Skywalk
    Visitors to the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre in Jasper National Park 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.

    Athabasca Falls

    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.

    Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes

  • Jasper, AB

    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: Tonquin Inn / Maligne Lodge or similar
Dinner: Meal Plan

Day 5: Jasper - Mount Robson Provincial Park - Kamloops (195 miles)

In the morning, leave the small town of Jasper and arrive at the famous scenic spot - Maligne Lake and Maligne Canyon. Here is the world's most famous Spirit Island, with beautiful lakes and mountains, like a fairyland on earth. At noon, we entered Mount Robson Park. After lunch, head to Well Gray Provincial Park to visit Spahats Falls. Overnight in Kamloops.
  • Jasper National Park, AB

    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.

    Maligne Lake

    Maligne Lake
    This amazing lake and the scenery surrounding it is one of the most-photographed areas in the world. It is beloved for its crystalline waters, the surrounding mountains, and Spirit Island. The area is home to many animals, including caribou.

    From 2024-06-01 to 2024-10-13

    Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes

    Maligne Canyon

    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.

    We will spend more time here if Maligne Lake not open.

    Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

    Spirit Island Cruise

    Cruise down the lovely Maligne Lake to small Spirit Island, the landmark at which you will turn around to return to your starting point.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult C$69; Child (5-14 yrs) C$45; Please pay the fee when booking the tour due to the resources limited, Once confirmed, no changes or cancellations are allowed|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour

    Mount Robson Provincial Park

    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.

    Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes

  • 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

    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.

    Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes

Standard Hotel: Pacific Inn & Suites Kamloops or similar
Dinner: Meal Plan

Day 6: Kamloops - Hope - Vancouver (202 miles)

Today we will head to Kamloops, where we can visit a famous ginseng factory. Then visit the BC Provincial Wildlife Park, After lunch, arrive at the filming location of Stallone's movie "First Blood" - the gold rush town is called Hope Town. Afterwards we will return back to Vancouver.
  • Kamloops, BC

    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.

    Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

    BC Wildlife Park

    The BC Wildlife Park is a non-profit organization established to rescue animals that are injured or lose their ability to survive in the wild.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $15; Child (3-17 yrs) $12|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes

  • Hope, BC

    Hope town is around 150 kilometers away from Vancouver and also is at the southern end of the Fraser Canyon.Perfect place to enjoy the views by fishing, mountain biking and flightseeing.
Lunch: Meal Plan
  • Vancouver Airport Pickup: Free transfer from the Vancouver airport is available on 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm, 9:00pm (Need to pay the service fee C$5 per person to the driver). Your tour escort will be holding a sign with your name. Domestic arrivals should meet at the number 3 luggage carousel, and international arrivals in the arrival lobby (Aboriginal sculpture).
    Vancouver Cruise Terminal Pickup: Pan Pacific Hotel Entrance, free pick-up time is 11:30
    Quick shuttle station Pickup: River Rock Casino Hotel Entrance, free pick-up time is 18:00
  • Vancouver airport charged pick-up service during 7:00AM - 11:00PM:
    the first two persons at C$90 with C$20 for each additional person.
  • Seattle paid pick-up information:

    1. Quick Shuttle between Seattle Airport and Vancouver hotel: Booking Quick Shuttle from Seattle Airport (SEA), Bus departs from the Baggage 4-5 Claim area outside door number 6 \in Bays 4-5. Seattle downtown (Seattle-Washington State Convention Center) 502 S. King St. Seattle WA 98104, Seattle-Pier 66/91 to Vancouver hotel (Richmond- River Rock Casino), and we will arrange the vehicle to pick up guests from Richmond- River Rock Casino to our group's hotel.

    Quick Shuttle price: one-way USD$110/person.

    The ride time is generally about 4-5 hours. The actual ticket information shall prevail after the specific information is placed in the order. You can check more information about taking Quick Shuttle.

    *Please be advised, this fare is 100% non-refundable, non-changeable, and non-transferable.

    2. Seattle-Vancouver round-trip chartered service: 7-person Van, with a maximum of 6 people; one-way USD$700/van.

  • Return Flight Arrangement: Please arrange your flight to depart from Vancouver airport after 9:30pm (domestic flight) or 10:30pm (international flight).

Price Includes

  • National Parks Entrance tickets listed in the itinerary
  • 5 nights hotel accommodation
  • Complimentary Airport pick-up and drop off
  • All domestic ground transportation
  • Tour guide Level 2: semi-guided tour
  • All taxes and fees included

Price Excludes

Destination Adult Child
Jasper National Park
Spirit Island Cruise (Optional)
Please pay the fee when booking the tour due to the resources limited, Once confirmed, no changes or cancellations are allowed
C$69 C$45 (5-14 yrs)
Kamloops
BC Wildlife Park (Optional) $15 $12 (3-17 yrs)
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  • A mandatory service fees for tour guide and bus driver (USD$12.00 OR CAD $15.00/day/person).
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  • Changes to Reservations: A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary will be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply.
  • Cancellation penalties per person
    (Notification day and departure day are not counted)
    31 days or more prior to departure - CAD$25/person.
    15-30 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
    Within 14 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
    Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.
    Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
    No cancel and No change is allowed for any tour involved in train or cruise, OR 100% of total purchase amount will be charged.
    Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every efforts to maintain the normal operation.
    The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
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