canada·Multi-day tour·2 days
2-Day Salmon Watching Tour: Three Valley Gap, Adams River, The Last Spike
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Witness the epic salmon run—an inspiring journey of survival against the current
• Capture the stunning canyon where white, red, and blue river waters collide
• Enjoy handmade wild berry ice cream in a rustic barn, surrounded by grazing cows
• Capture the stunning canyon where white, red, and blue river waters collide
• Enjoy handmade wild berry ice cream in a rustic barn, surrounded by grazing cows
2 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Calgary - Three Valley Gap - Adams River - Salmon Arm
Early this morning, we drove east from Calgary onto the Trans-Canada Highway, climbing along the Bow River Valley. Passing Castle Mountain, we saw iconic views of the Rocky Mountains. We continued along Highway 1 through Roger's Gap, passing deep, fir-covered valleys. The emerald rapids of the Kicking Horse River roared faintly at the bottom. We then journeyed to Three Valleys Gorge and ascended to an observation deck overlooking the confluence of the Kicking Horse, Vermillion, and Ghost Rivers, where we could see the distinct water boundaries and the natural wonders of the canyon topography.
We then journeyed to the Adams River to witness the salmon's natural migration. Salmon reproduce in a highly regulated pattern, spawning at the headwaters of rivers. As they mature, they migrate down streams and into the ocean. After four years, they return upstream to their birthplace to spawn, where they quickly die. The turbulent currents prevent them from consuming food during this migration, forcing them to rely on their body fat and protein. This is why their bodies gradually turn a reddish color during the spawning season, unlike the silvery white they retain in the ocean. Every autumn when the salmon return, a red stream forms where the salmon pass, which is extremely spectacular.
Calgary → Castle Mountain (pass by) → Roger's Pass (pass by) → Three Valley Gap (30 mins) → Adams River Salmon Run (45 mins) → Salmon Arm
Note: Salmon numbers are influenced by ecological conditions and real-time weather. Actual sightings may vary; we appreciate your understanding.
Rogers Pass
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Prestige Harbourfront Resort, member of WorldHotels Luxury - 2
Day 2 — Salmon Arm - Calgary
Departing from Salmon Arm, embark on a journey through the western foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The first stop is Sicamous Dutchman Dairy, where you can stroll among traditional red-and-white barns, breathe in the fresh scent of meadow grasses, and savor rich, handmade ice cream at your own expense—featuring bursts of vanilla bean and wild berry flavors on your tongue. Continuing on, visit the Last Spike Monument and touch the historic forged iron spike driven here in 1885, connecting Canada from coast to coast through the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Next, traverse the cliffside highway of Yoho National Park, capturing fleeting glimpses of breathtaking vistas: jade-hued glaciers cascading into Bridal Veil Falls, the Kicking Horse River carving its masterpiece - the Natural Bridge - and jagged, snow-capped peaks emerging mysteriously through drifting clouds. Finally, return to Calgary.
Salmon Arm → Sicamous Dutchman Dairy (self-paid handmade ice cream, 30 mins) → The Last Spike (30 mins) → Yoho National Park (pass by) → Calgary
Canadian Pacific Railway's Last Spike
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- Transportation: The type of vehicle used will based on the number of guests that day
- Bilingual tour guide or driver-guide
- Hotel listed in the itinerary
Not included
- Service fee: USD $15/CAD $20 per person per day
- Any food and beverages
- Admission fees mentioned in the itinerary (Prices are subject to change without prior notice; Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide)
- Personal fees: such as laundry, telephone, diet, shopping, pay television etc
- Additional fees caused by irresistible reasons due to traffic, war, coup, strikes, weather, flight cancellation or date changes
- Any kinds of Travel Insurance
Meeting & drop-off
Departure points
- Bus Stop in front of Harry Hays Building (opposite Delta Calgary Downtown Hotel) · Calgary DowntownPickup at 07:30:004th Ave SE, Calgary
End / drop-off
- Bus Stop in front of Harry Hays Building (opposite Delta Calgary Downtown Hotel)4th Ave SE, Calgary
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–9 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 9 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 10–16 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 10 days to 16 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 17+ days before | 90% | Cancellation Made 17 or more days prior to departure, Refund 90% of total purchase amount |
Read the full cancellation terms
• If the weather condition, war, general strikes, and other unforeseen circumstances interrupt the journey, our company reserves the right to rearrange the journey without refunding the tour fee.
• Additional hotel bookings before or after the tour as well as other services are subject to hotel cancellation policy to determine if a refund is possible.
• If the guest quits during the trip or fails to participate in any itinerary due to personal reasons (no travel documents, late arrival, illness, accident, etc.), the paid tour fare will not be refunded, and no other services will be compensated.
• Additional hotel bookings before or after the tour as well as other services are subject to hotel cancellation policy to determine if a refund is possible.
• If the guest quits during the trip or fails to participate in any itinerary due to personal reasons (no travel documents, late arrival, illness, accident, etc.), the paid tour fare will not be refunded, and no other services will be compensated.
Important info
Special notes
- Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip.
- Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate flight information, tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible.
- Hotels have different room types, such as a King/Queen size beds or two double size twin beds. The maximum number of people who can legally stay in a room is 2 to 4 people. In addition, each hotel has a different method of charging the deposit, which requires the cooperation of the guests according to regulations. We guarantee the number of rooms for guests but does not guarantee the specific room type and location. Hotel check-in time is usually after 15:00.
- This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for any of the attractions. Tour attraction admission charges and meal expenses are subject to change at any time without notification. Any purchased ticket cannot be refunded for lower prices.
- We have the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary.
- During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.
- If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
- Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. The operator provides the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest.
- Normal health conditions are required to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. We do not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
- We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on our website. It is your responsibility to check the Terms & Conditions on our website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, we shall not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.
- The maximal waiting time for any late passengers is 10 minutes beyond the meeting time announced by the Tour Guide. While the operator makes every effort to provide on-time service, it does not guarantee to arrive at or depart from any point.as a specific time, which may be affected by any number of factors including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical prob- lems. We are not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such a delay, not liable for the expense of connecting air or train or bus service missed as a result of a delay and not liable for any other travel expense caused as a result of a delay.
- We reserve the right, when operating conditions require, transferring passengers from one vehicle to another en route.
- The following documents are recommended to make your check-in process smooth: A valid photo ID is required to board the bus; We recommend you bring a copy of the email confirmation to board the bus.
- This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.
- Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be refunded.
- Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with Federal law and prohibited in most hotel rooms. Customers are responsible for any penalty charged by the hotel in a non-smoking room at least $250 per night.
- Pets and animals are not allowed on the vehicle.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* 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 respectively.
* Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third/fourth bed in the room. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
* Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third/fourth bed in the room. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
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