Canadian Rockies Summer Tour from Vancouver

5 Days / 4 Nights

Tour Details

Highlights: Visit Vancouver, Kamloops, Wells Gray Park, Valemount, Jasper, Columbia Ice Field, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Vernon, Kelowna, and more. Inclusion: 4-night hotel accommodations.

Price Includes

4 nights hotel accommodations
Ground transportation via air-conditioned motor coach
Bi-lingual tour guide (Cantonese / Mandarin / Limited English) for the entire tour.

Price Excludes

Taxes (5% GTS will be added when checking out).
All meals and drinks during the trip unless stated otherwise. The tour guide will make eating arrangements/select restaurants.
A mandatory service fees for tour guide/bus driver (CAD $15/day per passenger).
A mandatory service fees for YVR transfer (CAD $6/way per passenger).
Any private expenses

Additional Note

Passport Required: Some nationalities may need multiple entry visas to the USA as well as a Canadian visa. United States alien residents require a valid alien resident card. Passengers are responsible for their own entry requirements.
Language: All tours are escorted by professional bilingual or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (English/Chinese). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.

Basic Information

Duration

5 Days / 4 Nights

Trip Cost

$1000
10% Discount

Trip Style

Self-Drive Road Trip

Driving Distance

1836 km

Activities

Boat ride on Vancouver Island, canoeing or kayaking picnicking, bird and other wildlife watching, and, in the winter, cross-country skiing, a long boardwalk, and two small museums, Grand Canyon Skywalk

Upcoming Dates

Coming Soon

Route Map

Itinerary

Day 1 Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
This city in British Columbia is the most populated metro area in western Canada. This historic city grew from an 1867 settlement called "Gastown." Visitors can take a boat ride to nearby Victoria on Vancouver Island.
Chinatown
The Chinatown in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Canada's west coast, is the largest Chinatown in Canada. It is also a National Historic Site, and its many historical locations, shops, and eateries make it a popular destination for tourists.
Gastown
Named for seaman "Gassy" Jack Deighton, this historic district in Vancouver has a colorful history that culminates in its function today as a hub for technology and popular shopping and dining locale for tourists and locals alike.
Stanley Park
One of Vancouver's main tourist attractions and beloved by visitors and locals alike, this massive park on the western coast of Canada is not to be missed. Stanley Park was the first park in Vancouver, and remains the largest.
Standard Hotel: Accent Inn Richmond / Hampton Inn Richmond / Best Western Plus Hotel Burnaby / Barcly Hotel Vancouver Downtown or similar
Deluxe Hotel: Grand Park Hotel Richmond /River Rock Casino & Resort Richmond/ Executive Airport Plaza Richmond/Sandman Signature Richmond or similar
Luxury Hotel: Hilton Hotel Richmond/Burnaby/Marriott Hotel Richmond/ Sheraton Hotel Richmond or similar
Day 2 Vancouver-Merritt-Okanagan-Kelowna-Vernon-Revelstoke (529 km)
In the morning, we will depart from Vancouver. Along the Fize Valley Highway, we will visit Merritt Town on the way. Then we will stop by the VQA Wine Shop and try Canadian ice wine. We will then continue on to Vernon, BC to spend time at the Kalamalka Lake before making our way to Revelstoke for the night.
Merritt, BC
Merritt is a city in the Nicola Valley of the south-central Interior of British Columbia, Canada. It is 270 km northeast of Vancouver. Merritt is known as the "Country Music Capital of Canada" for its wealth of country music attractions, activities, and events.
Okanagan, BC
It is one of the warmest regions in all of Canada. During the summer months, visitors are offered countless sandy beaches, hot sun, and a variety of outdoor and water activities. It is also a spectacular backdrop to the golf courses and Okanagan wineries and popular ski resorts.
Okanagan Lake (Passing By)
This large and deep lake in the Okanagan Valley region of Canada's British Columbia is a popular recreation spot that offers a variety of activities in addition to gorgeous scenery. It has a surface area of 351 square kilometers.
Kelowna, BC
One of the most liveable cities in Canada. Kelowna is the largest city in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. Bordering Okanagan Lake, Kelowna is well known for its hot summers and temperate winters.
VQA Wine Shop
The Vintners Quality Alliance is an association in British Columbia and Ontario that seeks to guarantee the quality of Canadian wines. Canadian wineries are notable for their ice wines, in which grapes are frozen before being fermented and processed.
Vernon, BC
Vernon is a city in the Okanagan region of the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada. It is 440 km (270 mi) northeast of Vancouver, British Columbia.
Kalamalka Lake
The Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park is a highly recommended location for canoeing or kayaking picnicking, bird and other wildlife watching, and, in the winter, cross-country skiing. The lake's waters can range from deep purple to vibrant sky blue.
Standard Hotel: Sandman / Coast Hillcrest Revelstoke or similar
Lunch: Meal Plan|Dinner: Meal Plan
Day 3 Revelstoke - Glacier National Park - Yoho National Park - Banff National Park - Banff (215 km)
Today, we will visit Glacier National Park, then pass by Yoho National Park and into Banff National Park. You can take the Gondola at your own expenses to the top of mountains overlooking Lake Victoria and Lake Louise. Afterwards we will come to visit the Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Then we will arrive in Alberta to visit Banff, where we will visit the Bow Falls. We will spend the night in Banff.
Glacier National Park, BC
A portion of the Columbia Mountains Natural Region, in the interior wet belt of British Columbia. The steep, rugged mountains, warm, moist climate and wide variety of plant and animal life are typical of this natural region.
Rogers Pass
Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park, British Columbia, Canada takes the Trans-Canada Highway through the Selkirk Mountains. This natural mountain passageway was discovered in 1882, and has since been christened a National Historic Site of Canada.
Yoho National Park, AB
These are the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Towering rockwalls, spectacular waterfalls and soaring peaks earn the park its name.
Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Lake Louise
Lake Louise is a glacial lake in Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park. The lake is known for its vibrant blue-green coloration, which comes from rock flour carried into the lake by the water of the nearby melting glaciers.
Moraine Lake
This glacial lake in Banff National Park's Valley of the Ten Peaks has a brilliant bright blue color due to rock flour that runs into its water. This beautiful and famous lake has appeared in advertisements the world over.
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Bow Falls
The Bow Falls are a 30-foot-high, 100-foot wide waterfall just outside the city of Banff. The falls are popular with tourists because they are just a short walk from the town and can be reached on foot from most hotels.
Banff Gondola
This unique cable-car ride takes visitors to Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park to the top of Sulphur Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Atop the mountain there are many viewing areas, a long boardwalk, and two small museums.
Standard Hotel: Canalta Lodge, Banff or similar
Breakfast: Meal Plan|Lunch: Meal Plan
Day 4 Banff National Park - Jasper National Park - Revelstoke (581 km)
Today, we will pass by Bow Lake and proceed to the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park, where we will ride on the specially designed Snowcoach onto the surface of the stunning Athabasca Glacier, followed by a walk on the Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored observation platform 918 feet above spectacular glacier-formed valleys and rushing waterfalls. Continue to visit the Peyto Lake and Natural Bridge. Afterward, We will spend the night in Revelstoke.
Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Columbia Icefield
The Columbia Icefield in the northern part of Banff National Park covers an area of about 200 square miles in the Canadian Rockies. The Icefield feeds eight major glaciers in the area, including Athabasca Glacier and Dome Glacier.
Bow Falls
The Bow Falls are a 30-foot-high, 100-foot wide waterfall just outside the city of Banff. The falls are popular with tourists because they are just a short walk from the town and can be reached on foot from most hotels.
Jasper National Park, AB
Offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.
Snowcoach
Visitors to Jasper National Park in Alberta can take this exciting ride across the ice field to the Athabasca Glacier. This is a great way to see the vast tundra of Jasper.
Athabasca Glacier
The Athabasca Glacier is the most-visited glacier in North America. It is one of the eight major glaciers of the Columbia Icefield. The Icefield Interpretive Centre is next to the glacier, and is where visitors can arrange tours.
Glacier Skywalk
Visitors to the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre in Jasper National Park are treated to something new for the Glacier Skywalk. Modeled after the Grand Canyon Skywalk, this horseshoe-shaped bridge lets guests walk out over the cliffside glacier.
Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Peyto Lake
Peyto Lake in Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park is known for its stunning aqua-blue coloration. It can be best seen from a viewing point just off the Icefield Parkway; this is considered one of the best views in Canada.
Yoho National Park, AB
These are the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Towering rockwalls, spectacular waterfalls and soaring peaks earn the park its name.
Natural Bridge
The Kicking Horse River, a Canadian Heritage river, in the Yoho park, has created a natural bridge through solid rock. This formation is located 3 km west of Field, accessible from the road to Emerald Lake.
Standard Hotel: Sandman / Coast Hillcrest Revelstoke or similar
Breakfast: Meal Plan|Lunch: Meal Plan|Dinner: Meal Plan
Day 5 Revelstoke - Salmon Arm - Kamloops - Vancouver (511 km)
On our way back to Vancouver, we will visit the Last Spike Monument and then head to the Sunmore Ginseng Factory in Kamloops, BC. We will return to Vancouver in the evening. Please see "Departure and Return Details" for more information.
Salmon Arm, BC
Salmon Arm first started as a railway camp during the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), later developing into a logging, farming and dairy centre. It is surrounded by outstanding natural beauty, clean waterways, provincial parks and an abundance of green space.
Eagle Pass/Last Spike
The outpost of Craigellachie is a tourist stop in the Eagle Pass, which allows the Canadian Pacific Railway to pass through the Monashee Mountains. This was the location in which the "Last Spike" of the railway was placed.
Kamloops, BC
Kamloops is a city for every season. A place where you can skip the crowds, stretch your legs and just escape to the unexpected. Known as the birthplace of freeride mountain biking, Kamloops attracts mountain bikers from around the world looking to ride the rugged landscapes and the desert like climate.
Sunmore Ginseng Factory
The Sunmore Ginseng Factory and Spa in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada is the only ginseng manufacturer in North America and was founded in 1991 by Chinese doctor Zhang Shunmei. Visitors can enjoy the relaxing ginseng spa.
Breakfast: Meal Plan|Lunch: Meal Plan