5-Day Banff National Park, Jasper National Park and Columbia Icefield Tour from Vancouver

Day 1 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.

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.

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.

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  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 2 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.

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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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.

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 3 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.

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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  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.
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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.

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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  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.
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  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.
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  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.

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 4 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.
Note: Due to the road maintenance in Banff National Park in summer, we'll skip the spot Moraine Lake.

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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  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.
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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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  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.
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  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 5 Vernon - Kelowna - Okanagan - Merritt - Vancouver(498 km)

Today, we will visit a local bee farm to taste and buy various flavors of honey. We will also stop by the VQA Wine Shop, and we should be sure to try Canadian ice wine. In Kelowna, we will enjoy a visit to Lake Okanagan, where we will hear of the legendary monster, Ogopogo, that is said to live in the lake. We will stop in the town of Merritt before returning to Vancouver, where the tour will come to an end.

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.

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  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.

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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.

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.

• Location: Richmond, BC
• Address: No. 3 Road Yaohan Mall, Richmond, BC (Yaohan Mall - Richmond,BC)
• Departure: 7:30am
• Return: 10:30pm

• Location: Vancouver, BC
• Address: Cambie St & 42 Ave HSBC Bank, Vancouver, BC (HSBC Bank - Vancouver)
• Departure: 7:45am
• Return: 10:30pm

• Location: Burnaby, BC
• Address: 4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9 (Crystal Mall HSBC Bank)
• Departure: 8:00am
• Return: 10:30pm

• Location: Coquitlam, QC
• Address: 1110 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam, QC V3K 6S4 (Toys R Us - Coquitlam, BC)
• Departure: 8:15am
• Return: 10:30pm

Inclusions

• 4 nights hotel accommodation
• All domestic ground transportation
• Tour guide Level 2: semi-guided tour
• All taxes and fees included

Exclusions

• Air fares between your city and the departure city.
• All meals and drinks during the trip, although eating arrangements will be made by the tour guide.
• A mandatory service fees for tour guide and bus driver ($10.00/day/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, which should be within 1 business day.
• Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (English/Chinese). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.
• Hotel rooms: Each hotel room can accommodate no more than 4 guests (adults or children), and existing bedding must be used.

Confirmation

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Redemption

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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 - 10% of total purchase amount.
  • 15-30 days prior to departure - 25% of total purchase amount.
  • Within 14 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
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• Prices may vary subject to availability/season/weekend/holiday.
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