Trip Overview

5-day Canada West: Calgary, Banff, Rockies, Icefield, Victoria, Glacier View Inn

Tourist Number: 143719
Duration: 5 days
Start City: Calgary
End City: Vancouver
Airport Pickup:
Language: English
Departure Day:
Highlights
Two overnights at National Parks and one night exclusively stay at Glacier View Inn.
Ride specially arranged “Ice Explorer” at sunset. Next morning, step on Glacier Skywalk.
Itinerary

Special Note

All Meal Plan includes 2B / 3L / 4D;
Rockies Meal Plan includes 1B / 2L / 3D (Day1 -Day4);
Itinerary will be subject to traffic and weather. The sequence of the attractions might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
Suggested departure flight time after 9:30pm. We are not liable to any delays caused by weather, road conditions and other circumstances.

Day 1:  Hometown - Calgary - Town of Banff - Gondola - Bow Falls

Trip:

Calgary,

Rocky Mountain,

Banff,

Bow Falls

Please meet at domestic claim belt #8 at Calgary Airport at approx. 2:15pm. Depart for the Rocky Mountains.Meet our guide at hotel lobby around 4:30pm. Head to Bow Falls, known for its featuring in 1953 Marilyn Monroe starred film River of No Return. Explore Town of Banff at your own pace.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Elk+Avenue / Sunshine Mountain Lodge / Inns of Banff or the same level hotel

Day 2:  Banff National Park - Gondola - Lake Louise - Moraine Lake - Peyto Lake - Ice Explorer - Glacier View

Trip:

Banff National Park,

Sulphur Mountain,

Lake Louise,

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise,

Moraine Lake,

Bow Lake,

Peyto lake,

Jasper National Park,

Columbia Icefield

Ride the Gondola (adm) to the summit of the Sulphur Mountain and enjoy a bird’s eye view of the majestic Rocky Mountains. After passing by Castle Mountain, stroll along the “Jewel of the Rockies”, the Lake Louise, a panoramic view of magnificent snow-capped mountains surrounding the emerald-like lake. Celebrate your day of mountain adventures with a premium meal at the Chateau Lake Louise (meal plan). Head to Moraine Lake (subject to road condition) for a fantastic view of the Ten Peaks. After passing by Bow Lake, visit Peyto Lake, a must-see attraction along the Icefield Parkway. At sunset, get ready for an exciting ride across the surface of Athabasca Glacier on a VIP “Ice Explorer” (adm), a specially designed glacier vehicle. Stay overnight at the only hotel in the Columbia Icefield!
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Glacier View Inn or the same level hotel

Day 3:  Icefield - Glacier Skywalk - Town of Jasper - Optional Activities - Maligne Canyon - Valemount

Trip:

Jasper National Park,

Glacier skywalk,

Athabasca Falls,

Jasper,

Maligne Canyon,

Mount Robson

Start our morning adventure at Glacier Skywalk (adm), where glass is all that separates you from birds soaring below. After visiting the Athabasca Falls, head to the Town of Jasper. Capture the most magnificant view of the Rockies by River Rafting(optional) or Horseback Riding(optinoal). Visit Maligne Canyon, which was created 365 million years ago with lots of waterfalls, fossils, underground stream outlets and potholes. Pass by Mount Robson, the highest peak of the Canadian Rockies before arriving at Valemount by evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Canada's Best Value Inn or the same level hotel

Day 4:  Valemount - Clearwater - Kamloops - Ginseng Factory - Vancouver

Trip:

Kamloops,

American Ginseng Factory,

Vancouver

Travel pass Wells Gray Provinicial Park and Clearwater, head west to Kamloops, a city with over 2000 hours of sunshine per year. Visit the only GMP certified Ginseng factory to learn about the amazing healing power of Ginseng. After passing by Hope and Hunter’s Creek, arrive in Vancouver by late afternoon.
Meals Included: Breakfast: Continental Breakfast    / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Hampton Inn by Hilton / Best Western Plus or the same level hotel

Day 5:  Vancouver - BC Ferries - Victoria - Inner Harbour - Butchart Gardens - Vancouver

Trip:

BC Ferries Connector,

Victoria,

Victoria Inner Harbour,

British Columbia Legislature,

The Butchart Gardens

Depart for Vancouver Island by BC Ferry . Capture the scenery along the Georgia Strait. Pass by Chinatown and explore the inner harbour area of Victoria (optional carriage tour available). Visit the chateau-style Empress hotel and discover the Legislative Buildings. After touring the Thunderbird Park and the Beacon Hill Park, visit the remarkable Mile "0". Relax and soak up the memorable scenery at the Butchart Gardens. Stunning floral displays await to greet you as you stroll along this wonderland. Return to Vancouver by ferry, or by seaplane (surcharge applies).
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Pricing

1. The sequence of itineraries is subject to change without prior notice according to departure date, weather, traffic, etc.

2. Two full-size beds per room, Usitour don't guarantee extra rolling/sofa bed for 3rd or 4th person, please contact front desk for availability;

3.Some itineraries offer "Buy two get one discount" or "Buy two get two discount", which means third or forth persons shareing one room can get discount; The prices are already adjusted. The third/forth person only needs to pay the theme park tickets included in the itinerary. The bus location is provided free of charge;

4. Due to we reserve bus seats, no-show of third and fourth discounted customers incur penalty fee, and the first and second customers should pay the fee to tour guide.

5.We offer a "buy two get one discounted" or "Buy two get two discounted" . We reserve seats in advance for those who enjoy the discount. If someone who enjoys the offer does not participate in the group on the same day, the tour guide will receive a fine in cash when they get on the bus. 

6.Each guest's baggage is limited to one piece of luggage and one piece of luggage (flight consignment standard), and $35/piece is required to exceed the baggage.

7.Please read carefully the content in "What's Excluded" section on tour's detail page,and directly pay the fee in cash to your tour guide.

What's Included:

4-night hotel accommodations
English speaking tour guide
Transportation via deluxe air-conditioned vehicle
YVR Airport Pick-up and Drop-off
Taxes

What's Excluded:

Air fares between your hometown and the departure city.

All meals and drinks during the trip are not included in tour price. The tour guide will make eating arrangements.

A mandatory service fees:Vancouver Pick up-$4/person,City Tour& Vancouver Nihgt Tour-$5/person, Vancouver drop off-$2/person,Seattle pick up$drop off-$8/person,regular tour-$10/day per person;

Personal room fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.

All listing mandatory admission, please pay  when you make the booking or pay cash to tour guide;

GST consumption tax 5% (the group fee you paid includes tax, the optional items on the group and your personal consumption need to pay GST tax);

Any private expenses;

Surcharge will be added to the total price when checking out;

All other fees not show in "What's Included".

Admissions and optional tours (The following admissions and optional tours ticket prices are for reference only. The opening hours of the attractions are subject to seasonal adjustment. In case of closure, the tour guide will be adjusted according to the actual situation without prior notice.)

Subject Of Entry Adult/per. Child/per. Elder/per.
Victoria
Butchart Gardens+BC Ferries $76.00 $58.00 $76.00
Taking the Seaplane from Victoria to Vancouver $95.00 $53.00 $95.00
How to Book

Before You Book

- Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days. - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice. - Please refer to our Customer Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation. - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
Booking Process:
1. Place Order Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order.
2. Place Order Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order.

After You Book:

- Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email. - Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us. - An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required. - Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.