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5-Day Columbia Icefiled, Jasper and Banff National Parks Tour from Vancouver Tour Code: 05RO

3% Group Discount
From USD$553  
Sat (6/13-9/26)
Vancouver, Canada; Richmond, Canada; Surrey, Canada
English; Mandarin Chinese
5 4
Visit Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Kamloops, Kelowna, Okanagan, Wells Gray Provincial Park.
Price (/person)
    Single $868
    Double $553
    3rd Person
    Adult $224
    Child
    (Age 0-12)    		 $224
    4th Person
    Adult $224
    Child
    (Age 0-12)    		 $224

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  • Single price is for one person staying in one room. Double, Triple and Quadruple prices are for two people, three people and four people staying in one room respectively.
  • Child price applies to children under 12 years old and don't occupy the beds, sharing a room with 2 adults.
  • All infants and children must have a seat on bus. Please book when you place the order.
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Day 1: Vancouver - Merrit - Kamloops - Wells Gray Provincial Park - Valemount (594 km)

Leaving from Vancouver we will drive through the valley of Fraser to Merritt. After lunch, we will visit the famous Ginseng Factory. Then continue our trip to Wells Gray Provincial Park and we will spend the night in Valemount, BC.

  • 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.

  • 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.
Standard Hotel: Vacation Inn or similar
Lunch: Meal Plan|Dinner: Meal Plan

Day 2: Valemount - Mt Robson - Jasper - Columbia Icefield - Calgary (392 km)

Today we will pass Mount Robson and enter the Japser National Park, where we will ride on the specially designed Ice Explorer onto the surface of the stunning Columbia Icefield. In the afternoon, we will pass by the Bow Lake and Crowfoot Glacier, then spend the night in Calgary.

  • 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.

    Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure

    Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure
    Ride the Ice Explorer, a large vehicle specially-designed to enable mobility over the incredible Columbia Icefield to the Athabasca Glacier.

    Athabasca 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.

    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.

  • Calgary, AB

    Calgary, AB
    This city near the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, Canada is near several of Alberta's amazing national parks. The city itself is home to the stadium from the 1988 Olympics, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, Heritage Park Historical Village, and more!
Standard Hotel: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza or similar
Breakfast: Meal Plan|Lunch: Meal Plan

Day 3: Calgary - Horseshoe Canyon - Drumheller - Banff (355 km)

Today, we will head to the Horseshoe Canyon and the Royal Tyrrell Museum. After that, we will continue to the Banff National Park. We will firstly come to the Bow Falls and then spend night in the Banff town where we will have free time to explore by ownselves.

  • Horseshoe Canyon, AB

    Horseshoe Canyon is a region of badlands surrounded by prairie in the province of Alberta, Canada. It is located about 17 km west of Drumheller, Alberta, along Highway 9.The canyon gets its name from its horseshoe shape, defined by two coulees the flow into the Kneehill Creek, a tributary of the Red Deer River.

  • Drumheller, AB

    Drumheller is a town within the Red Deer River valley in the badlands of east-central Alberta, Canada. The Drumheller portion of the Red Deer River valley, often referred to as Dinosaur Valley, has an approximate width of 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) and an approximate length of 28 kilometres (17 mi).

    Royal Tyrrell Museum

    The Royal Tyrrell Museum is a Canadian tourist attraction and a centre of palaeontological research noted for its collection of more than 130,000 fossils.

  • 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.

    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.
Standard Hotel: Irwin's Mountain Inn Banff or similar
Breakfast: Meal Plan

Day 4: Banff National Park - Yoho National Park - Salmon Arm (252 km)

Today, we will enjoy the views of the Moraine Lake and Lake Louise. We can also take a sightseeing gondola that will provide us with an amazing view of Banff National Park. Then, we will pass by the Yoho National Park before visiting the Last Spike.

  • 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.

    Valley of the Ten Peaks

    A region located in Banff National Park, this area is so named because the ten summits of the mountain range in the distance are clearly visible. It is an open valley area that also includes Moraine Lake.

    Moraine Lake will be opened during Jun - Mid Sep, subject to road conditions.

    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.

    Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola

    Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola
    Enjoy the breathtaking views of the scenic Banff National Park from an open chair lift or full enclosed gondola at 6,850 feet elevation. Sightseeing gondolas offer guests a unique vantage point from which to see Banff's stunning glaciers, mountain peaks, flora, serene springs, and wildlife.

  • Yoho National Park, AB

    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.

  • 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.
Standard Hotel: Hilltop Inn Salmon Arm or similar
Breakfast: Meal Plan|Lunch: Meal Plan|Dinner: Meal Plan

Day 5: Salmon Arm - Okanagan - Kelowna - Merrit - Vancouver (502 km)

Today we will head to Kelowna and pass by the Okanagan Lake. Afterwards we will also visit VQA Winery where we can taste local red and white wines and Canadian icewine. Then we will pass by Merrit and return back to Vancouver.

  • 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.

    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

    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.
Breakfast: Meal Plan|Lunch: Meal Plan
Find Closest Pickup
Location Address Departure Return
Vancouver, BC 139A Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3 6:50am
Richmond, BC 3700 No 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6X 2C1 7:30am 6:00pm
Vancouver, BC Cambie St & W 42nd Ave(In front of HSBC Bank), Vancouver, BC V5Y 7:45am 6:00pm
Vancouver, BC 4538 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC BC V5H 2B1 (in front of HSBC Crystal Mall - Burnaby, BC) 8:00am 6:00pm
Vancouver, BC 1301 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam, BC V3K 6S4 8:30am 6:00pm
Surrey, BC 15269 104 Ave, Surrey, BC (Sheraton Guildford Hotel) 8:50am 6:00pm

*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.

  • Drop off location same as pickup location while 139A Keefer Street for pickup only.

Price Includes

  • Banff National Park entrance
  • 4 nights hotel accommodations
  • Ground Transportation
  • Bi-lingual tour guide (Cantonese / Mandarin / Limited English) for the entire tour.

Price Excludes

  • Taxes (will be added when checking out)
  • Air fares between your city and the departure city.
  • All meals and drinks during the trip unless stated otherwise. The tour guide will make eating arrangements/select restaurants.
  • A mandatory service fees for tour guide/bus driver ($15/day per passenger).
  • 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

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  • Language: All tours are escorted by professional bilingual 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.
  • Luggage: Each passenger could only carry one check-in luggage. Additional luggage fee is $35/extra piece.

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