5-Day Rockies, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Icefield Tour from Vancouver/Seattle (Summer Tour)

Day 1 Vancouver or Seattle - Vancouver

Option 1:

Vancouver

Today we will gather in Vancouver. Our guide will meet you at the airport for transfer to the hotel. After, we will take a half-day tour of the city that includes stops at Canada Place, Vancouver Convention Center, Olympic Cauldron and Stanley Park etc, and take a mini ferry ride to Granville Island.

Types of Accommodation in Vancouver
Type A and B Hotels Located in Central Richmond:
Type A Value hotel: Hampton Inn By Hilton / Best Western Plus or Similar
Type B Deluxehotel: Executive Plaza / Westin Wall Centre or Similar
Type C and D Hotels Located in Downtown Vancouver
Type C Budgethotel: Barclay Inn or Similar
Type D Premium hotel: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre or Similar

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.

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  Stanley Park One of Vancouver's main tourist attractions and beloved by visitors and locals alike, this massive park on the western coast of Canada is not to be missed. Stanley Park was the first park in Vancouver, and remains the largest.
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  Canada Place The roof of Canada Place, Vancouver's large convention facility, is made of cloth pieces to resemble sails. This complex contains the Vancouver Convention Center, the local cruise ship terminals, the city's World Trade Center, and a hotel.
  Duration: 1 Day
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  Olympic Cauldron Constructed for the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver's Olympic Cauldron stands as a reminder of the legacy of those great games. Located by the Vancouver Convention Center, the cauldron is an interesting piece of architecture.
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  Granville island Granville Island is a peninsula off of the main hub of the city of Vancouver, a shopping district across the water from the downtown area, as well as a center of art and culture for the city.
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  Vancouver Convention Centre The Vancouver Convention Centre in British Columbia, Canada is one of the country's largest convention centers. It has twice been selected as the "World's Best Convention Center." The Center was an important place in the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Option 2:

Seattle - Vancouver

(142 miles)

Today we will gather in Seattle. After pickup from the airport, we will take an excursion of the city that includes a brief stop at Space Needle. At the end of the day we will transfer to the hotel in Vancouver, BC.

Types of Accommodation in Vancouver
Type A and B Hotels Located in Central Richmond:
Type A Value hotel: Hampton Inn By Hilton / Abercorn Inn or Similar
Type B Deluxehotel: Executive Plaza / Westin Wall Centre or Similar
Type C and D Hotels Located in Downtown Vancouver:
Type C Budgethotel: Barclay Inn or similar
Type D Premium hotel: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre or similar

Seattle, WA This city in the top-left corner of the United States is a major seaport as well as a cultural center. Whether you want to enjoy the scenery, grab some great coffee, or learn history, Seattle has something to offer.

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  Space Needle This icon of the American Northwest has adorned everything for movie screens to postage stamps. Built in 1961 for the 1962 World's Fair, the Space Needle features outdoor elevators and a rotating restaurant at its top.
  Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 9:00am - 10:00pm, SEASONAL TIME APPLY.

Standard Hotel: Hampton Inn / Abercorn Inn Hotel / Barclay Inn or similar

Dulexe Hotel: Executive Plaza / Westin Wall Centre / Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre or similar

Dinner: Meal Plan (All inclusive meal plan only)

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Day 2 Vancouver - Kelowna - Okanagan - Salmon Arm/Revelstoke(359 miles)

We will begin our journey by driving along the Trans-Canada Highway, heading east to Kelowna, the heart of the Okanagan Valley. In the area, we will visit a renowned winery to learn the basics of the wine-making process and sample some of the flavors they produce. We will also see Lake Okanagan. We will spend the night in either Salmon Arm or Revelstoke.

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.

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  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.

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.

Standard Hotel: Hotels in Salmon Arm or Revelstoke

Lunch: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)Dinner: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)

Day 3 Salmon Arm/Revelstoke - Banff National Park - Banff(182 miles)

We will enter Banff National Park via Rogers Pass and Yoho National Park. Then we will take Gondola Ride, visit Bow Falls and stroll along Banff Avenue.

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.

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  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.

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: Elk+Avenue Hotel (former Banff International)/Banff Spruce Grove Inn or similar

Breakfast: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)Lunch: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)Dinner: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)

Day 4 Lake Louise - Jasper - Icefield - Golden/Valemount(389 miles)

After passing by the Castle Mountain, explore Lake Louise. Feast your eyes with wilderness, beautiful chateau, and snow-capped mountains. Passing by Bow Lake and Crowfoot Glacier, start glacier adventure to the Columbia Icefield and Jasper National Park. Ride on the massive Ice Explorer (admission) to trek onto the surface of the stunning Athabasca Glacier. Continue to Glacier Skywalk (admission) above the Sunwapta Falls, a glass-floored observation deck separating wildlife and the glacial vistas. Overnight in Golden or Valemount.

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.

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  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.
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  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.
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  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 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.

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  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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  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.

Dulexe Hotel: Prestige / Travelodge Golden / Canada's Best Value Valemount or similar

Lunch: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)Dinner: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)

Day 5 Golden/Valemount - Kamloops - Vancouver(520 miles)

Today we will head to Vancouver, BC. On our way we will stop in Kamloops, BC to visit the Sunmore Ginseng Factory. Continue our drive and arrive at Vancouver in the late afternoon. Please see "Departure and Return Details" for more information.

Kamloops, BC Kamloops is a city for every season. A place where you 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.

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  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.

Inclusions

• Bonus Admission:Includes False Creek Mini Ferry, Sunshade Sticker, Luggage Tag, Beaver Badge, Calendar, Vancouver Night Tour and a custom bottled water per person (per twin room; night tour is complementary to max. 2 guests per room; subject to availability; while supplies last). Extra guest will be charged $35 per person.).Total value over $110.
• 4 nights hotel accommodations
• All domestic ground transportation via air-conditioned vehicle.
• Tri-lingual tour guide (Cantonese / Mandarin / Limited English) for the entire tour
• All taxes and fees
• Airport transfer within a specified time

Exclusions

• Seattle Transportation fee (will be added when checking out).
• Air fares
• All meals and drinks during the trip, although eating arrangements will be made by your tour guide
• Service fees for your tour guide and bus driver (suggested CAD$10/person/day; Half day tour on day 1: CAD$5/person; Vancouver airport pick up: CAD$4/person; Vancouver airport drop off: CAD$2/person; Vancouver Night Tour CAD$5/person; Seattle airport pick up/drop off: CAD$8/person).
• Personal room fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
• Any private expenses

• Booking: Please book airline tickets after your tour booking is confirmed, tour booking will be confirmed within 1-2 business days.
• Airport pickup: Please provide arrival/return flight schedules at the time of booking or at least 5 days prior departure; otherwise, you are required to proceed to the hotel at your own expense.
• Luggage: We suggest each passenger may carry one check-in luggage and one carry-on bag. Additional luggage fee is $35/ extra piece.
• Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (Chinese/Cantonese/ English). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.
• Optional Meal Plan : Chinese style.

Confirmation

• All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking, please do not book the airline tickets until your received the confirmation.

Redemption

• You will receive a confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order is received. Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, is included on your e-ticket. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.

Terms & Condition

• All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking, please do not book the airline tickets until your received the confirmation.
• Cancellation and Refund policy (Notification day and departure day are not counted)
  • 22-29 days prior to departure date - 50% penalty
  • 15-21 days prior to departure date - 75% penalty
  • No refund within 14-day prior to departure date. No partial refund on any unused services.
  • There is 6% handling fee add-on to the above penalties.
• Rockies hotel upgrade is non-refundable once booking confirmed.
• Prices may vary subject to availability/season/weekend/holiday.
• We reserve right to cancel a schedule to fully refund affected customers although we will make every effort to maintain the regular operation.
• We reserve the right to modify the tour arrangements for smooth operation of the tour.