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

Day 1 Vancouver - Hope - Kelowna - Revelstoke(558 km)

Today, we will visit Hope. Then stop by the VQA Wine Shop and try Canadian ice wine. In Kelowna, also visit Lake Okanagan to hear tales of a legendary monster, Ogopogo, that is said to live in the lake. We will spend the night in Revelstoke.

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.

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.

Standard Hotel: Gateway Inn or similar

Lunch: Meal Plan (Buffet)Dinner: Meal Plan (Chinese food)

Day 2 Revelstoke - Yoho National Park - Banff National Park - Banff(212 km)

We'll drive to Yoho National Park see the Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge in the morning. Then go to Banff National Park, where we will be able to see beautiful Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. In the afternoon, explore the town of Banff at your own pace, we have a chance ride the gondola to the best scenic viewpoint in Banff National Park.

Revelstoke, BC The city is situated on the banks of the Columbia River just south of the Revelstoke Dam and near its confluence with the Illecillewaet River. It is a vibrant community surrounded by spectacular mountains, rivers, forests and parks.

Yoho National Park, AB These are the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Towering rockwalls, spectacular waterfalls and soaring peaks earn the park its name.

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  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.

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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  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.
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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.
  Admission (Optional): Adult $49; Child (6-15 yrs) $24

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: Stoney Nakoda Resort/ Sunshine Mountain Lodge or similar

Breakfast: Meal Plan (Hotel)Lunch: Included

Day 3 Banff - Columbia Icefield - Jasper National Park - Hinton(249 km)

Today, we will visit Peyto Lake first, then travel to Columbia Icefield, where we can can ride a snow coach for an amazing experience drive through the Athabasca Glacier. We can also visit the local skywalk for incredible views of the area and the Athabasca Fall. We will take a tour of the Jasper National Park before heading to Hinton in the evening.

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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  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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  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.

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.
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  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.

Standard Hotel: Super 8 Hinton or similar

Dulexe Hotel: Jasper Cabin Resort

Breakfast: Meal Plan (Hotel)Dinner: Meal Plan (Chinese food)

Day 4 Hinton - Jasper National Park - Valemount(8 km)

In the morning, we'll take a tour of the town Jasper. Then go to Jasper National Park enjoy the peaceful moment at the Maligne Lake, take a boat ride to the Spirit Island. Visit Maligne Canyon where we witness the evolution of a powerful waterfall. Then drive to the famous and prominent mountain - Mt. Robson. Stay in Valemount.

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.

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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  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.
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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.
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  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.
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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.

Standard Hotel: Valemount Vacation Inn or similar

Breakfast: Meal Plan (Hotel)Dinner: Meal Plan (Chinese food)

Day 5 Valemount - Well Gray Provincial Park - Kamloops - Vancouver(606 km)

Today, we will visit the Spahats Falls in Well Gray Provincial Park. Then travel to Kamloops, where we can visit a famous ginseng factory to sample ginseng tea. We will returnto Vancouver to an end.

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.

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.

• 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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Terms & Condition

• All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking.
• 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.
  • Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.
  • Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
  • 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.
  • There is 6% handling fee add-on to the above penalties.
• Prices may vary subject to availability/season/weekend/holiday.
• We reserve right to cancel a schedule and 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.
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