canada·Multi-day tour·6 days
6-Day VIA Rail Rockies Summer Tour from Vancouver: Jasper, Banff & Yoho National Parks + Famous Lakes & Columbia Icefield
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Through the scenic Fraser Valley towards Kelowna &Marvel at the breathtaking Okanagan Lake
• Free time at leisure to explore Banff, the rugged slice of Alberta
• Visiting Yoho National Park and arrive at the iconic Lake Louise & Moraine Lake
• Stay at Banff & Jasper town centre - Easy access for shopping & restaurants
• Stay one night on the VIA train, traveling from Jasper to Vancouver
• Free time at leisure to explore Banff, the rugged slice of Alberta
• Visiting Yoho National Park and arrive at the iconic Lake Louise & Moraine Lake
• Stay at Banff & Jasper town centre - Easy access for shopping & restaurants
• Stay one night on the VIA train, traveling from Jasper to Vancouver
6 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Vancouver - Fraser Valley - Merritt - VQA Brewery - Kelowna - Okanagan Lake - Revelstoke
In the morning, we depart from Vancouver and journey through the picturesque Fraser Valley Highway, entering the beautiful town nestled in a semi-desert region.
After lunch, we head to visit the renowned VQA Brewery. Then, we pass by Okanagan Lake and proceed to Kelowna, the fruit capital of British Columbia, where you can also enjoy the stunning changing lake views upon arrival in Vernon.
【VQA Brewery】
We specially arranged a visit to the VQA wineries to taste and purchase various reds, whites, and ice wines, experiencing the unique aroma and charm of Canadian wines. Vintners Quality Alliance, or VQA, is a regulatory and appellation system which guarantees the high quality and authenticity of origin for Canadian wines made under that system in British Columbia and Ontario. It is similar to regulatory systems in France (AOC), Spain (DO), Italy (DOC), and Germany (QmP).
【Okanagan Lake】
Later, we pass by the picturesque Okanagan Lake, which is said to be unfathomable. Legend has it that there is a lake monster called "OGOPOGO" in the lake, according to ancient indigenous legends. The legend tells of an evil spirit that possessed a man, who then killed the revered chief of the tribe. As punishment, the gods turned it into a giant serpent in the lake, known as Ogopogo. The Kelowna city government offers a reward of two million Canadian dollars for anyone who finds the legendary lake monster Ogopogo.
【Revelstoke】
Revelstoke has its roots as a railway town. Rail, forestry and natural resources are the industries that built and sustained the town for more than 100 years. Revelstoke was once one of the largest and most prominent communities in the interior of the province, mostly due to its importance as a railway centre. Steamboat traffic from the south connected with the Canadian Pacific Railway making this an important transportation center. While we no longer see steamboat traffic up the Columbia, those industries are still a big part in the economy and personality of the area. Revelstoke is home to the Revelstoke Dam, one of the largest generators of power in BC. Revelstoke area is home to lots of other large mammals including grizzly bears, black bears, wolves, cougars, wolverines, moose, martens, coyotes, lynx, deer and mountain goats.
Okanagan Lake
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Revelstoke Sandman Hotel, Vernon Sandman Hotel - 2
Day 2 — Rogers Pass - Yoho National Park - Lake Louise - Bow Falls - Banff
Travel through the Roger's Pass—a high mountain pass through the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia used by the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Trans-Canada Highway to Yoho National Park.
【YOHO National Park】
Named for a Cree expression of awe and wonder, Yoho lies on the Western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
【Lake Louise】
This beautiful lake is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta. Famous photo-taking location.
【Moraine Lake/Ten Peaks Valley】
Its waters are the most amazing color, a vivid shade of turquoise that changes in intensity through the summer as the glacier melt. Set in the rugged Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and rock piles, creating a scene so stunning it almost seems unreal. (stop for about 60 minutes)
*Moraine Lake open from (Late May or early June to early Oct).
【Banff National Park】
Canada first National Park, one of the world's premier destination spots.
【Bow Falls】
Location of the film "The River of no return" in 1960's.
【Banff Sulphur Mt Gondola (Optional)】
Go up to the top of the mountain and enjoy a 360o view of Banff. After tour, enjoy free at leisure in Banff Town with all the shops and restaurants.
Yoho National Park
Lake Louise
Moraine Lake
Banff National Park
Bow Falls
Banff Gondola
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Banff Aspen Lodge / Banff Mount Royal / Elk + Avenue Hotel / Banff Inn / Banff Park Lodge / Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa - 3
Day 3 — Bow Lake - Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer/ Glacier Skywalk) - Athabasca Falls - Jasper Town
Continue your journey to Jasper National Park, the biggest National Park in Canada.
【Icefield Parkway】
One of Canada's national treasures and most rewarding destinations. Stretching 232km through the heart of Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site, this world-class journey offers access to a vast wilderness of pristine mountain lakes, ancient glaciers and broad sweeping valleys. (pass through)
【Bow Lake】
It is the headwaters of the Bow River that runs south through the city Calgary and onto the Oldman River ultimately to Hudson Bay. (stop for about 20 minutes)
【Columbia Icefield】
Snocoach and Skywalk (Optional) $$: Visit the Canadian Rockies and tour over the Athabasca Glacier in a giant Ice Explorer. A once in a lifetime experience. Next, enjoy a breathtaking view of the glacier from The Glacier Skywalk. (stop for about 3.5 hours)
【Athabasca Falls】
It is not one of the highest waterfalls, However, it is rather known for the shear amount and force of the water that flows through it from the Columbia Glacier. (stop about 30 minutes)
【Jasper Town】
It is the heart of Jasper National Park. 2nd biggest town in the Canadian Rockies. (stop time – your own arrangement)
Jasper National Park
Icefields Parkway
Bow Lake
Columbia Icefield
Columbia Ice Explorer
Athabasca Falls
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Whistlers Inn Hotel / Lobstick Lodge / Jasper Inn & Suite - 4
Day 4 — Jasper - Maligne Lake - Maligne Canyon
Today, continue your journey in the Jasper National Park.
【Maligne Lake (Optional - Lake Cruise) $$】
It is the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. You can take an optional cruise to enjoy the scenery of the lake. (stop for about 100 minutes)
【Maligne Canyon】
It is carved into the Palliser Formation, a layer of limestone deposited in a shallow tropical sea by lime-secreting plankton about 365-million years ago. (stop for about 30 minutes)
After lunch, you can enjoy your free day at lesiure at the Jasper town.
Maligne Lake
Maligne Canyon
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Whistlers Inn Hotel / Lobstick Lodge / Jasper Inn & Suite - 5
Day 5 — Jasper - VIA Rail
Today, taking the VIA train, we left the city's hustle and bustle and ventured into the mountainous area to experience breathtaking natural landscapes. While you're in Jasper National Park, don't forget to catch a glimpse of the first peak, Mt. Robson (3954m), which appears on the left side of the train. As the train continues its journey, the scenery gradually transitions from dusk into night, and a bit later, we'll pass through Kamloops before heading towards Vancouver.
**The VIA train is scheduled to depart Jasper at 09:30 AM. Please confirm the exact time with VIA Rail before your departure at 1-800-681-2561.
**Meals and beverages are available for purchase on the train. Breakfast and lunch are included for sleeper class or above.
**Optional: Upgrade to Sleeping class for a more comfortable and relax trip on the trainMeals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: VIA Rail (Economy class) / (Optional upgrade to Sleeping class for a more comfortable and relax trip on the train) - 6
Day 6 — VIA Rail - Vancouver
Get your fill of nature in British Columbia and enjoy breathtaking sceneries: majestic mountains, spectacular waterfront, peaceful rainforests, fishing villages... The rail journey to Vancouver is unique in its beauty.
**Around 08:00AM Vancouver Pacific Center Train Station (1150 Station Street, Vancouver, BC). Please verify the departure time with VIA rail (1-800-6812561).
**Economy class does not include any meals but they do sell meals and drinks on the train. You may upgrade to sleeper class, which includes meals.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- 5-Night Hotel Accommodations
- Transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
- English-Speaking tour guide service
- VIA Rail ticket (Economy Class)
- 5% GST (Goods & Services Tax)
Not included
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure locations
- Service charge for the driver and guide
- National Park Fee (compulsory selection, free admission for children aged 0–12)
- Daily breakfast (compulsory selection)
- Optional admissions
- Personal expense and meals (lunches & dinners)
- Should there be any itinerary details/price discrepancies from our website, the company's invoice will be considered as the final confirmation
Meeting & drop-off
Departure points
- Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel · GuildfordPickup at 08:50:0015269 104 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 1N5, CanadaPlease be ready and show up at meeting location 10 minutes prior to the meeting time as the tour will start on time.
- Vancouver · VancouverPickup at 07:45:006400 Cambie St. Vancouver, BC V6M 2N4Please be ready and show up at meeting location 10 minutes prior to the meeting time as the tour will start on time.
- Burnaby · BurnabyPickup at 08:00:00Crystal Mall at Kingsway & Willingdon AvePlease be ready and show up at meeting location 10 minutes prior to the meeting time as the tour will start on time.
- Superstore · CoquitlamPickup at 08:30:001301 Lougheed Hwy (Superstore)., Coquitlam, BC V3K 6P9, CanadaPlease be ready and show up at meeting location 10 minutes prior to the meeting time as the tour will start on time.
- Richmond Yaohan Centre · RichmondPickup at 07:30:003700 No. 3 Road, Richmond , BC V6X 3X2Please be ready and show up at meeting location 10 minutes prior to the meeting time as the tour will start on time.
End / drop-off
- VIA Rail Vancouver Train Station1150 Station Street, Vancouver, BC
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–16 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 16 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 17–33 days before | 25% | Cancellation Made Within 17 days to 33 days prior to departure, Refund 25% of total purchase amount |
| 34+ days before | 80% | Cancellation Made 34 or more days prior to departure, Refund 80% of total purchase amount |
Read the full cancellation terms
• Change of departure date will be considered as a cancellation.
• Decrease in number of guests, change the optional admissions & group meal purchase, as well as amending extended hotel stay will be considered as cancellation.
• All optional tours are non-refundable. Refund will be done only due to weather and force majeure event happens and the optional tours could not be continued.
• Additional fees, including but not limited to associated credit card or wire transfer service charges, will be applied to any cancellation or amendment request.
• Decrease in number of guests, change the optional admissions & group meal purchase, as well as amending extended hotel stay will be considered as cancellation.
• All optional tours are non-refundable. Refund will be done only due to weather and force majeure event happens and the optional tours could not be continued.
• Additional fees, including but not limited to associated credit card or wire transfer service charges, will be applied to any cancellation or amendment request.
Important info
Special notes
- We recommend to confirm with us about the tour availability before booking air tickets.
- Each person is allowed to check in and carry on only one piece of baggage, any additional baggage will incur an extra fee of CAD$50+5%GST per piece.
- Sightseeing points and stop time are subject to weather condition.If closure of any sightseeing point occurs, it will be replaced by other points.
- Itinerary sequence/Hotel arrangement is subject to change due to different departure date.
- Please be ready and show up at meeting location 5-10 minutes prior to the meeting time as the tour will start on time. If you miss the bus, please go to next pick up location to meet the group. Should there be any concerns, please contact us.
- For customer who book the extended stay at Calgary Airport Area, if no flight information was provided, guests might have to book the shuttle with hotel front desk when checking in (*Subject to availability).
- Upgrade fees do not include breakfast (need to pay extra).
- Tours4Fun has put forth all necessary efforts in order to ensure that, at all times of publication, all descriptions in the present brochure are exact. For reasons out of the control of Tours4fun, modifications or cancellations may occur during the tour, where customers should not object.
- Tours4Fun shall not be liable for failure in the performance of any of its obligations for any loss or damage resulting from any delay, cancellations, loss of personal belongings, illness, bodily injury, accident, death, deterioration of services,inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, disappointment or frustration, either mental or physical, attributable to a fault, negligent act or omission by a provider or any employee thereof.
- Tours4Fun suggest you to purchase travel insurance as a measure of added protection.
- One piece of checked luggage & one piece of carry-on luggage, with applicable size restrictions, are allowed for each person.
- All room types are based on double occupancy. No extra bed for 3rd & 4th person.
- Should there be any itinerary details/price discrepancies from our website, the company's invoice will be considered as the final confirmation.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Train seats can be upgraded to upper berth, lower berth, single cabin, or double cabin. Prices may vary and are subject to availability at the time of booking. Upgrades must be booked and paid for when placing the tour order, and all related fees are non-refundable. Please contact customer service for a quote if needed.
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room.
* Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third or fourth bed in the room but it can be requested at the time of check-in.
* Children prices applies when a 0-12 year-old child stays in one standard room as a third or fourth person.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
Others:
* The standard Twin room in North American hotels is equipped with one double bed, two double beds or one double bed or one sofa bed.
* Triple/Quadruple room does not include a third/fourth bed the room types are based on the double occupancy. No extra bed for 3rd & 4th person.
* Please leave us message while submitting your booking if any special bedding request. We will try our best to accommodate, but we cannot guarantee.
* According to the regulations of different hotels, you may be asked to provide credit card as a deposit for incidental expenses during the stay, such as telephone calls… ets.
* Smoking is strictly prohibited in the rooms. Violation of the rules will result in a fine of passenger's own cost
* Suggest to bring toiletries since North America Hotels usually do not provide such amenities.
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room.
* Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third or fourth bed in the room but it can be requested at the time of check-in.
* Children prices applies when a 0-12 year-old child stays in one standard room as a third or fourth person.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
Others:
* The standard Twin room in North American hotels is equipped with one double bed, two double beds or one double bed or one sofa bed.
* Triple/Quadruple room does not include a third/fourth bed the room types are based on the double occupancy. No extra bed for 3rd & 4th person.
* Please leave us message while submitting your booking if any special bedding request. We will try our best to accommodate, but we cannot guarantee.
* According to the regulations of different hotels, you may be asked to provide credit card as a deposit for incidental expenses during the stay, such as telephone calls… ets.
* Smoking is strictly prohibited in the rooms. Violation of the rules will result in a fine of passenger's own cost
* Suggest to bring toiletries since North America Hotels usually do not provide such amenities.
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