8-day Canada West: Vancouver, Banff, Rockies, Icefield, Rocky Mountaineer Rail（Silverleaf）
Tour Code: 143906
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- Duration
- 8 Day(s)
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- Airport Pickup
- Yes
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- Language
- English
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- Start City
- YVR/SEA
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- End City
- YVR/SEA
- Highlights
- Itinerary
- Pricing
- What's Included
- Reviews
- How to Book
- Special Notes
Highlights
- Journey through 5 National Parks and major lakes with different angles.
Itinerary
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Day 1:Hometown - Vancouver / Hometown - Seattle - Vancouver -
Participation method:
- airport pickup
Summary of the Day:【Vancouver】:
Free YVR Airport Transfer: 8:00am - 9:30pm (Richmond hotels); 8:00am - 8:00pm (Downtown hotels)
1. Domestic Arrivals: pick up at Claim Belt #3
2. International Arrivals: pick up at the “Welcome Figures”
3. Cruise Terminal Arrivals: pick up at Pan Pacific Hotel Entrance
Bonus Complimentary City Tour! (duration: approx. 3.5 hrs; meet our tour guide before noon): Downtown, Stanley Park, Canada Place, Vancouver Convention Center and Olympic Cauldron etc. Bonus Mini Ferry Ride(subject to weather) to Granville Island!
【Seattle】:
1. Sea-Tac Airport Arrivals: pick up Claim Belt #14 at approx. 12 pm (Bonus Complimentary Mini Excursion of Seattle, rather than Vancouver;Saturday arrivals: postpones 30 mins)
2. Cruise Terminal Arrivals: pick up Pier 66 or 91 at approx. 1:15pm
3. Downtown Arrivals: pick up Seattle Aquarium Main Entrance at approx. 1:45pm. Transfer to Vancouver Hotel after a short stop at Space Needle.Please bring Canadian passport or Canadian green card, OR bring valid American & Canadian visas.
Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner:NoneHotel: Executive Plaza / Westin Wall Centre or similar hotels
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Day 2:Vancouver - Fraser Valley - Kelowna - Winery - L. Okanagan - Honey Farm - Salmon Arm -
Summary of the Day:
Start our journey via the Fraser Valley and head east to the heart of the Okanagan Valley - Kelowna. Relax and take a walk around Lake Okanagan. Search for the lake monster “Ogopogo” from First Nations’ fairy tale. Visit the renowned Winery for a wine-tasting experience. Later, stop by a local honey farm, and pick some high-quality natural honey, royal jelly and propolis as souvenirs.
Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner:NoneHotel: Comfort Inn & Suites / Best Western Salmon Arm or similar hotels
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Day 3:Salmon Arm - Last Spike - Banff National Park - Gondola - Johnston Canyon - Kananaskis -
Summary of the Day:
Swing by Eagle Pass via Trans-Canada Highway and visit the Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway connecting east and west. After passing by Yoho National Park, enter Banff National Park. Take an exciting Gondola Ride(mandatory) to the summit. Explore Johnston Canyon in the afternoon and get super close to the roaring water, breathtaking cliffs and rushing waterfalls. Pass through The Three Sisters and Bow Valley Provincial Park, we will arrive in Kananaskis, where numerous Oscar-nominated movies were filmed. Take the optional Helicopter Tour by dusk for a guaranteed highlight of your trip!
Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner:NoneHotel: Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino or similar hotels
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Day 4:Kananaskis - Moraine Lake - Lake Louise - Bow Falls - Town of Banff - Optional Activities -
Summary of the Day:
Start the morning with an amazing view of Castle Mountain as we drive by and head to Moraine Lake (subject to road condition). The Ten Peaks’ view was once featured on the twenty-dollar Canadian bill. Stroll along the world-famous “Jewel of the Rockies”- Lake Louise. Celebrate your day with a lunch at the famous Chateau Lake Louise (meal plan). Visit Bow Falls before arriving to the Town of Banff. Explore the alpine town or join more fun activities (optional) such as Rafting, Horse Riding and etc.
Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner:NoneHotel: Inns of Banff Superior Mt. View room or similar hotels
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Day 5:Town of Banff - Icefield - Glacier Skywalk - Athabasca Falls - Town of Jasper -
Summary of the Day:
In the morning, drive along the Icefields Parkway, pass by the Bow Lake and proceed to the Jasper National Park. Enjoy the wild nature view of uncultivated terrain and spot wildlife along the way. Arrive at the Columbia Icefield. Ride on the massive “Ice Explorer” (adm) onto the Athabasca Glacier followed by a thrilling walk on the Glacier Skywalk (adm) for an eye-opening look of ice-capped mountain peaks and vast glacier-formed valleys. Visit the spectacular Athabasca Falls and Jasper a town nestled in a rugged wilderness of unparallel beauty.
Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner:NoneHotel: Tonquin Inn / Maligne Lodge or similar hotels
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Day 6:Town of Jasper - Rocky Mountaineer - Mt. Robson - Pyramid Creek Falls - Kamloops -
Summary of the Day:
Meet at hotel lobby in the morning. Take the shuttle bus to the train station and travel on board Rocky Mountaineer. As you journey to the west and south, captivated yourself by the powerful scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains. Highlights of the day include Mt. Robson and Pyramid Creek Falls. Overnight in Kamloops.
INTRO TO ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
Eight-time winner of “World’s Leading Travel Experience by Train” by World Travel Awards and National Geographic. Rocky Mountaineer is highly regarded as one of the best traveling experience - winning 62 national and international awards
Transpass the Rocky Mountains by tour bus and the best train in the world. Various train and coach routes to choose from. Immerse yourself with an unforgettable journey to the Rockies
Rocky Mountaineer only travels during daylight hours. Two levels of services: GoldLeaf and SilverLeaf.
GoldLeaf:Two levels, glass domed coach with full-length windows, the GoldLeaf Service is the ultimate experience with exclusive dining room and gourmet hot meals
prepared by onboard chefs. Complimentary beverages and snacks, and luxurious accommodation.
SilverLeaf:Single-level glass domed coach with oversized windows, SilverLeaf Service serves selections of entrees the guest can enjoy right at his/her own seat. Non-alcoholic beverages are included while wine or beer are available at lunch. Comfortable hotel accommodation.Limited to two checked baggages. Surcharge will apply if total weight is over 30 kg.
Meals Included: Breakfast: Buffet / Lunch: Buffet / Dinner:NoneHotel: Kamloops Hotel or similar hotels
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Day 7:Kamloops - Rocky Mountaineer - Hell’s Gate - Fraser Valley - Vancouver -
Summary of the Day:
Meet at hotel lobby in the morning and continue your rail journey westwards. Along the way, you will experience dramatic changes of the scenery. Capture steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate at Fraser Canyon. Upon arrival in Vancouver, meet at the train station and transfer to hotel afterwards.
Meals Included: Breakfast: Buffet / Lunch: Buffet / Dinner:NoneHotel: Executive Plaza / Westin Wall Centre or similar hotels
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Day 8:Vancouver - Hometown / Vancouver - Seattle - Hometown -
Summary of the Day:
【Vancouver】:
Free YVR Airport Transfer: 8:00am - 9:30pm (Richmond hotels); 8:00am - 8:00pm (Downtown hotels)
Enjoy a free day for shopping or fine dining. Transfer to Vancouver Airport or Cruise Terminal afterwards.
【Seattle】(surcharge applies):
Depart early morning and arrive at Seattle Aquarium, Cruise Terminal or Sea-Tac Airport around noon. Suggest departure flight time after 3:00pm.
Exclusive! Enjoy a spectacular Whale Watching tour to discover marine habitat, killer whales,humpback whales and more!(about 3-5 hours; applies to guests with half free day
in Vancouver).Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner:None
Pricing
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Holiday Price/Person By Occupancy :
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:
7-night hotel accommodationsEnglish speaking tour guideTransportation via deluxe air-conditioned vehicleYVR Airport Pick-up and Drop-offTaxes
What's Excluded:
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".
| Subject Of Entry | Adult/per. | Child/per. | Elder/per. | Remark |
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| Vancouver | ||||
| Whale Watching Tour | $162.00 | $102.00 | $162.00 | |
Reviews
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How to book
How to 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. |
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| 2. Complete Payment: | You can pay with Discover, Master and Visa card, or with PayPal. Once you have completed the payment, you will receive a Reservation Form. The Reservation Form is not your voucher. |
| 3. Confirm Order: | Confirmation of your order will take up to 2 business days, depending on availability. If the tour you have chosen is unavailable or cancelled, we will offer you a full refund. |
| 4. Get E-Voucher: | Once your order has been confirmed, we will immediately send an E-Voucher to your email. Please read it carefully and keep it with you while traveling. |
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.
Amendment/Cancellation/Refund policy
Once you receive your electronic travel voucher, your order has been confirmed. For any reason that you cannot attend the tour or desert the groupearly, there will be no refund for unused tours. All flights and hotel cannot be changed or canceled once confirm.
- 1U.S. & Mexico travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| 7 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date | 50% of payment is refunded |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 75% of payment is refunded (Mexico is 60%) |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 2Alaska travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| 10 Days Prior to Departure Date(including 10 days) | Non-refundable |
| 11-21 Days Prior to Departure Date | 45% of payment is refunded |
| 22-30 Days Prior to Departure Date | 65% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 3Hawaii travel packages (exclude Hawaii inter-island air ticket)
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 7 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date | 15% of payment is refunded |
| 15 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 50% of payment is refunded |
| Tour package with "Once confirmed, no refund" notice | Non-refundable |
- 4Canada travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| 17 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 18-24 Days Prior to Departure Date | 45% of payment is refunded |
| 25-36 Days Prior to Departure Date | 65% of payment is refunded |
| 36 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 85% of payment is refunded |
Surcharge for hotel upgrading is non-refundable
- 4Yellowstone National Park travel packages
Please refer to "Cancellation and Refund Info" for individual tours.
- 6European travel packages
Once the Europe Tour package orders and sends a "Tour Confirmation Form" or "E-voucher", no fees will be refunded. Cancellation of special circumstances will be carried out in accordance with the specific provisions of the "Precautions" in each route.
- 7Australia travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| Air ticket included in the product | Non-refundable |
| 14 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 75% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 8New Zealand travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| 21 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date | 40% of payment is refunded |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 70% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 9Africa travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| Tour package with "Once confirmed, no refund" notice | Non-refundable |
| 21 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 22-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 40% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 10South America travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| Tour package with "Once confirmed, no refund" notice | Non-refundable |
| 7 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date | 70% of payment is refunded |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 50% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | charge $200 penalty, the rest will be refund |
- 11Attraction tickets/ Show tickets/ Bus tickets
- 12Cruise itinerary (any changes is deemed to be cancelled)
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 14 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 20% of payment is refunded |
| 30-55 Days Prior to Departure Date | 40% of payment is refunded |
| 56-90 Days Prior to Departure Date | charge $330 penalty per person, the rest will be refund |
The Miami Cruise Line cancellation is subject to the cruise company rules
- 13Reservation made 7 Days Prior to Departure Date
Reservations made 7 days prior to departure date are non-refundable if cancel due to personal reason, regardless of whether you have received the Confirmation Form or E-voucher.
- 14Confirmed order
The following terms apply to the refund policy when canceling or changing a confirmed order
(a) Reducing the number of travelers
(b) Rescheduling tour departure date
- 15Cancel amended order
If cancel the order that has been rescheduled tour departure date, refund policy will be applied to the original tour departure date.
- 16Cancellation of free-fare passenger of "buy 2, Get 1 or 2 Free" offers (exclude Yellowstone National Park tours)
If cancellation of free-fare passenger(s) is made at least 10 days before tour departure date, the reservation will be subject to a $50.00 Amendment Fee. No-show or cancellation within 10 days will be assessed a penalty fee as amount of child price.
- 17The specific amendment/refund criteria after receive Confirmation Form and E-voucher:
(a)If amendment is made at least 7 days before tour departure date, the reservation will be subject to a $50.00 Amendment Fee and any other surcharge.
(b) You can fill the flight information one-time for free after receive Confirmation Form, and will be charge $50 Amendment Fee after.
(c)If a tour is scheduled to depart within the next 7 days, we will not change a traveler's departure date and will not offer a refund.
- 18How to Change/ Cancel a Reservation
Amendment or Cancellation must be made by filling out and signing the Usitour Amendment Request Form and Cancellation Request Form. Please email, fax or mail to us, and confirm of receiving by calling us. We will process your request within 7 to 15 business days.
Email: service@usitour.com
Fax: 626-768-3706