Rockies•Banff•Icefield Tour

Applicable to: YRO5/6，YRJ6/7，YRW7/8，YRT7/8

Vancouver - Kelowna - L. Okanagan - Winery - Salmon Arm (L/D)

We will start our journey via the trans-Canada highway and head east for Kelowna, the heart of the Okanagan Valley. Stop at the renowned winery to learn about the basics of wine making. Wine tasting and purchasing of the popular icewine, red or white wine will be available. At Lake Okanagan, let us listen to its legendary story and
search for the lake monster “Ogopogo.” Settle down in Salmon Arm/Vernon in the evening.
 

Hotel: 4★Prestige Salmon Arm / Vernon or Similar

Salmon Arm - Emerald Lake - Banff - Canmore (B/L/D)

Proceed to the Eagle Pass and visit the “Last Spike” of the transcontinental railway where it connects the east and the west. Travel through the Rogers Pass and Emerald Lake. After a thrilling gondola ride (adm) to the  summit, you will be captivated by the majestic Rocky Mountains. Next, discover the town of Banff and Bow falls within the country’s first national park. End the day at 1988 Winter Olympics Games area - Canmore. [Upgrade
to stay in Banff: free time at night, Canmore stop excluded.]
 

Hotel: Holiday Inn Canmore or similar

Lake Louise - Jasper National Park - Icefield - Peyto L. - Golden (L/D)

Visit the Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks (subject to road conditions). Journey to the Lake Louise, the “Jewel of the Rockies.” The panoramic view of magnificent snow-capped mountains surrounding the emerald color of the lake attracts millions of visitors worldwide. Enjoy an atmospheric lunch at Chateau Lake Louise (meal plan) and a promenade along the lakeshore. Then, head for Columbia Icefield in Japser National Park. Ride on the specially designed “Ice Explorer” (adm) onto the surface of the Athabasca Glacier. After brief stops at Peyto Lake, Bow Lake and Crowfoot Glacier, we will stay overnight in Golden. [Upgrade to stay in Chateau Lake Louise Hotel: free time at night, Golden stop excluded.]
 

Hotel: Prestige / Mountainview or similar

Golden - Kamloops - Ginseng Factory - Vancouver (B/L)

Head west for the interiors in the morning. At Kamloops, a city with over 2000 hours of sunshine per year, we will join a tour of the Ginseng factory and learn about the Ginseng healing power. Continue our drive and arrive Vancouver in the late afternoon.

Upgrade to Chateau Lake Louise Hotel Located in the heart of Banff National Park, on the eastern shore of Lake Louise and within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Further upgrade to Lake View Room is available.

Victoria•Butchart Gardens Tour (Applicable to: YRJ6/7，YRW7/8)

Vancouver - B.C. Ferries - Victoria - Butchart Gardens - Vancouver

Depart for Vancouver Island by ferry.Capture the spectacular scenery en route. After passing by Victoria’s historic Chinatown and Thunderbird Park, visit Beacon Hill Park’s remarkable Mile "0" and the landmark British Columbia Legislative Buildings. Then, explore other significant heritage architectures surrounding the Inner Harbour either on foot or by carriage (optional). Visit the world famous Butchart Gardens. Return to Vancouver by ferry, or by seaplane (surcharge applies).

Whistler•Peak2Peak Gondola Tour (Applicable to: YRW7/8)

Vancouver - Whistler - Gondola & Peak 2 Peak(Optional) - Vancouver

Along the Sea to Sky Highway, we will pass by Horseshoe Bay, Shannon Falls, Stawamus Chief and Squamish. Arrive at Whistler - North America’s Number One resort and the host of 2010 Olympics Winter Games, then take a ride of the Whistler Mountain Gondola and Peak 2 Peak (optional), you will have time to relax and shop at the mountain or in the village. Return to Vancouver in late afternoon.

Victoria •Chemainus •Nanaimo (Applicable to: YRT7/8)

Vancouver - BC Ferries - Butchart Gardens - Victoria

Enjoy the scenery on the B.C. Ferry sailing. Visit the Legislative Buildings of British Columbia, Thunderbird Park, and Inner harbor of Victoria either on foot or by carriage (optional). Visit the world famous Butchart Gardens. We will stay overnight in Victoria. (Lunch & dinner are not included for guests with all-inclusive meal plan)

Hotel: Red Lion Victoria or similar

Victoria - Duncan - Chemainus - Nanaimo - Vancouver

In the morning, we will travel north to visit the City of Totems–Duncan, where the streets are filled up with over 80 totem poles. Next, visit Chemainus, which is famous for wall paintings. These paintings illustrate the history of the development of the area. By late afternoon, we will take the B.C. Ferry back to Vancouver from Nanaimo, the second largest city on Vancouver Island. (Breakfast & lunch are not included for guests with all-inclusive meal plan)

Vancouver Night Tour includes Downtown, Gastown & Queen Elizabeth Park (*QE Park: Jun-Sep) Limited Seats! Max. 2 guests per room, subject to availability; extra guest @ $35+GST p.p.

Optional return by Seaplane from Victoria to Vancouver; Discover BC’s spectacular coastlines

Surcharge applies Adult $120 & UP /Child (2-11 yrs) $60 & UP + taxes p.p.

Seated first 3 rows on the bus during Rockies 4-day Tour (Surcharge $60 +GST p.p. Reg. $80)

All-inclusive Meals: Transfers and gratuities for meal servers are all inclusive

Rockies Meals: You will enjoy a total of 9 meals during your Rockies tour.

Lunch at renowned Chateau Lake Louise (valued at $50) is included with All-inclusive Meals or Rockies Meals

Lunch begins at 11:00 am on the third day in the Rockies! Please contact Tour Guide for breakfast arrangement

Remarks :

􀂙 Include : tour coordinator, accommodation and transportation as per itinerary

􀂙 Exclude : applicable taxes (5%GST), meals, admission (must be prepaid), driver & tour guide gratuities, air fares, travel insurance, personal incidentals, visa/valid passport (if applicable)

􀂙 Service Charge of $20 per night per room if you opt to stay at a specify hotel

􀂙 Limited to one medium suitcase and one carry-on luggage per person. A surcharge of $35 for each additional piece of luggage applies

􀂙 Triple and Quad are to be shared with two double beds; child 2-11 years old and shares bed with adults

􀂙 Non-refundable for any changes or cancellation for upgrade hotel option(s)

􀂙 Cancellation Policy :

* 23-30 days prior to departure date – 30% penalty

* 15-22 days prior to departure date – 50% penalty

* No refund within 14-day prior to departure date. No partial refund on any unused services.

􀂙 Fares and Rockies Hotel Upgrade Surcharge are subject to change.

􀂙 We reserved the rights to modify the itinerary, meal plans and hotels without liability. No partial refund on any unused services.

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*We reserved the rights to modify the itinerary without liability. We act only in the capacity of agents for hotels, airlines, bus companies or shipping lines providing transportations, hotel accommodations and other services. If the services included in the tour cannot be supplied or there are changes in an itinerary for reasons beyond the control of the operator, the operator will arrange for the provision of comparable services. Any resulting additional expenses will be payable by tour participants. The operator is not liable for the loss or damage of property of a guest while on tour. Purchase of travel insurance is strongly recommended.