Name: 5-Day Rockies, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Icefield Tour from Vancouver/Seattle (Summer Tour)
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Price: 579.00 USD
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Dates & Prices

Price (/person)

Single	$1039
Double	$579
3rd Person
Adult	$219
Child (Age 0-11)	$219
4th Person
Adult	$219
Child (Age 0-11)	$219

Pricing Policy

Vancouver Hotel Option (/room)	Single	Double	Triple	Quadruple
Type B Executive Plaza/Westin Wall Centre or similar - Surcharge	$67	$80	$80	$80
Type D Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre or similar - Surcharge	$230	$300	$330	$360

Optional Meal Plan (/person)	Adult	Child
Type A to D Hotels Rockies 4-Day Meals only - 2B/4L/3D - Surcharge	$196	$169
Type A Hotels All 5-Day Inclusive Meal Plan - 3B/4L/4D - Surcharge	$233	$203
Type B Hotels All 5-Day Inclusive Meal Plan - 3B/4L/4D - Surcharge	$256	$229
Type C Hotels All 5-Day Inclusive Meal Plan - 3B/4L/4D - Surcharge	$233	$203

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Child rates: Child rates apply to those who are 0-11 yrs old sharing bed with adults. Customers are welcome to use child safety seats on that have lap and/or shoulder belts/harnesses.

Itinerary

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Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5

Day 1: Vancouver or Seattle - Vancouver

Option 1: Vancouver

Today we will gather in Vancouver. Our guide will meet you at the airport for transfer to the hotel. After, guest who arrive before 1:30 pm will take a half-day tour of the city that includes stops at Canada Place, Vancouver Convention Center, Olympic Cauldron and Stanley Park etc, and take a mini ferry ride to Granville Island.

Types of Accommodation in Vancouver
Type A and B Hotels Located in Central Richmond:
Type A Value hotel: Hampton Inn By Hilton / Best Western Plus or Similar
Type B Deluxehotel: Executive Plaza / Westin Wall Centre or Similar
Type C and D Hotels Located in Downtown Vancouver
Type C Budgethotel: Barclay Inn or Similar
Type D Premium hotel: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre or Similar

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.

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.

Canada Place

The roof of Canada Place, Vancouver's large convention facility, is made of cloth pieces to resemble sails. This complex contains the Vancouver Convention Center, the local cruise ship terminals, the city's World Trade Center, and a hotel.

Olympic Cauldron

Constructed for the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver's Olympic Cauldron stands as a reminder of the legacy of those great games. Located by the Vancouver Convention Center, the cauldron is an interesting piece of architecture.

Granville island

Granville Island is a peninsula off of the main hub of the city of Vancouver, a shopping district across the water from the downtown area, as well as a center of art and culture for the city.

Vancouver Convention Centre

The Vancouver Convention Centre in British Columbia, Canada is one of the country's largest convention centers. It has twice been selected as the "World's Best Convention Center." The Center was an important place in the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Option 2: Seattle - Vancouver (142 miles)

Today we will gather in Seattle. After pickup from the airport, we will take an excursion of the city that includes a brief stop at Space Needle. At the end of the day we will transfer to the hotel in Vancouver, BC.

Seattle, WA

This city in the top-left corner of the United States is a major seaport as well as a cultural center. Whether you want to enjoy the scenery, grab some great coffee, or learn history, Seattle has something to offer.

Space Needle

This icon of the American Northwest has adorned everything for movie screens to postage stamps. Built in 1961 for the 1962 World's Fair, the Space Needle features outdoor elevators and a rotating restaurant at its top.

Opening Hours: Mon - Sun

Day 2: Vancouver - Kelowna - Okanagan - Salmon Arm/Vernon (337 miles)

We will begin our journey by driving along the Trans-Canada Highway, heading east to Kelowna, the heart of the Okanagan Valley. In the area, we will visit a renowned winery to learn the basics of the wine-making process and sample some of the flavors they produce. We will also see Lake Okanagan. We will spend the night in either Salmon Arm or Vernon.

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

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.

Day 3: Salmon Arm/Revelstoke - Banff National Park - Banff (182 miles)

We will enter Banff National Park via Rogers Pass and Yoho National Park. Then we will take Gondola Ride, visit Bow Falls and stroll along Banff Avenue.

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.

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.

Sulfur Mountain Gondola Ride

This unique cable-car ride takes visitors to Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park to the top of Sulphur Mountain, a UNESCO World Hertitage Site. Atop the mountain there are many viewing areas, a long boardwalk, and two small museums.

Banff Gondola will be closed for maintenance from Jan 5 -17, 2020.

Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $64; Child (6-15 yrs) $32
Banff, AB

Banff is a small town located within Banff National Park in Alberta. It is within distance of several hiking mountains and is home to many shops and boutiques.

Day 4: Lake Louise - Jasper - Icefield - Golden/Valemount (389 miles)

After passing by the Castle Mountain, we will explore Lake Louise, feast your eyes with wilderness, beautiful chateau, and snow-capped mountains. Passing by Bow Lake and Crowfoot Glacier, we will start glacier adventure to the Columbia Icefield and Jasper National Park. We will also ride on the massive Ice Explorer to trek onto the surface of the stunning Athabasca Glacier. Then we will continue to Glacier Skywalk above the Sunwapta Falls. We will stay overnight in Golden or Valemount.

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.

Crowfoot Glacier

Crowfoot Glacier is located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, 32 km (20 mi) northwest of Lake Louise, and can be viewed from the Icefields Parkway. The glacier is situated on the northeastern flank of Crowfoot Mountain.

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.
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.

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.

Day 5: Vernon/Salmon Arm - Kamloops - Vancouver (296 miles)

Today we will head to Vancouver, BC. On our way we will stop in Kamloops, BC to visit the Sunmore Ginseng Factory. We will continue our drive and arrive at Vancouver in the late afternoon. Please see "Departure and Return Details" for more information.

Kamloops, BC

Kamloops is a city for every season. A place where you 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.

Departure & return

Departure:
- Seattle in: Please meet tour guide at the CLAIM BELT #14 at 12:00pm (On Sat, it'll delay 30mins on 12:30pm) at SeaTac airport or meet the tour guide at Pier 66 - Seattle, WA or Pier 91 - Seattle, WA at approx. 1:15pm / Main Entrance of the Pier 55 Starbucks at approx. 1:45pm.
- Vancouver Airport in: (If you want to take a half-day tour of the Vancouver city, please meet tour guide before 13:30pm.)
  - Domestic arrivals please wait at the CLAIM BELT #3 in domestic arrival hall.
  - International arrivals, your tour escort will wait at "Welcome Figures" wooden statue in Arrival Hall. Free airport pickup service available between 8:00am-9:30pm (Type A, Type B Hotel); if you upgrade your hotel to downtown area, the free drop off service is available between 8:00am-8:00pm (Type C, Type D Hotel located in downtown Vancouver).
- Vancouver Pier in: Complimentary pick up from Pan Pacific Hotel Entrance after luggage pick-up, arrive before 9:45am.
Return:
- Vancouver out: If you plan to fly out of Vancouver on the last day, please arrange your flight to depart after 9:30pm.
Note:
- Flight information need to provided at least 3 days in advance if not unable to arrange pick up and they will consider self check in to hotel.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

Bonus Admission: Includes False Creek Mini Ferry, Sunshade Sticker, Luggage Tag, Beaver Badge, Calendar, Vancouver Night Tour and a custom bottled water per person (per twin room; night tour is "Buy One Get One Free" subject to availability; while supplies last. Extra guest will be charged $35 per person). Total value over $110.
4 nights hotel accommodations
All domestic ground transportation via air-conditioned vehicle.
Tri-lingual tour guide (Cantonese / Mandarin / English) for the entire tour
All taxes and fees
Airport transfer within a specified time

Price Excludes

Seattle Transportation fee (will be added when checking out).
Air fares
All meals and drinks during the trip, although eating arrangements will be made by your tour guide
Service fees for your tour guide and bus driver (suggested $10/person/day; half day tour on day 1: $5/person; Vancouver airport pick up: $4/person; Vancouver airport drop off: $2/person; Vancouver Night Tour $5/person; Seattle airport pick up/drop off: $8/person).
Personal room fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
Any private expenses

Admission fees	Adult	Child
Gondola + Skywalk + Ice Explorer + National Park - Surcharge	$127	$65

Pick-up/Drop-off Airport (/person)	Adult	Child
Seattle In, Vancouver Out - Surcharge	$50	$50

Additional Note

Booking: Please book airline tickets after your tour booking is confirmed, tour booking will be confirmed within 1-2 business days.
Airport pickup: Please provide arrival/return flight schedules at the time of booking or at least 5 days prior departure; otherwise, you are required to proceed to the hotel at your own expense.
Luggage: We suggest each passenger may carry one check-in luggage and one carry-on bag. Additional luggage fee is $35/ extra piece.
Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (Chinese/Cantonese/ English). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.
Optional Meal Plan : Chinese style.

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Confirmation

All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking, please do not book the airline tickets until your received the confirmation.

Redemption

You will receive a confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order is received. Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, is included on your e-ticket. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.

Terms & Condition

All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking, please do not book the airline tickets until your received the confirmation.
Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
22-29 days prior to departure date - 50% penalty
15-21 days prior to departure date - 75% penalty
No refund within 14-day prior to the departure date. No partial refund on any unused services.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. The refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
Rockies hotel upgrade is non-refundable once booking confirmed.
Prices may vary subject to availability/season/weekend/holiday.
We reserve right to cancel a schedule to fully refund affected customers although we will make every effort to maintain the regular operation.
We reserve the right to modify the tour arrangements for smooth operation of the tour.

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To follow up my question regarding meals, if I don't purchase the meal plan, do I get to eat wherever I want?

by Ka Wong on 2017-10-25

Good afternoon , Yes, you will be able to choose a location to eat during meal breaks.

by Taketours on 2017-10-25

One more question. Is there an option to join in Seattle and end in Seattle?

by grace on 2017-02-27

Good afternoon , Yes, you can start this tour in Seattle , please see below for details. Seattle in: Please meet tour guide at the CLAIM BELT #1 at 12:00 pm (On Sat, it'll delay 30 mins on 12:30 pm) at SeaTac airport or meet the tour guide at Pier 91 at 1:15pm (or request a pick up time) / Main Entrance of the Seattle Aquarium at 1:45 pm (or request a pick up time). This tour ends in Vancouver it does not drop off passengers in Seattle on the last day. Return: Vancouver out: If you plan to fly out of Vancouver on the last day, please arrange your flight to depart after 9:30 pm.

by Taketours on 2017-02-27

If we join and depart from Seattle, about what time do we get back so I know what time to book my flight home. Ttle

by grace on 2017-02-27

Good afternoon , This tour ends in Vancouver it does not drop off passengers in Seattle on the last day. Return: Vancouver out: If you plan to fly out of Vancouver on the last day, please arrange your flight to depart after 9:30 pm

by Taketours on 2017-02-27

Hi, just wondering if your tour includes the cost for the skywalk & ice explorer or if they are an additional cost? Thanks

by Melanie on 2016-08-25

Thank you for your email, unfortunately this tour does not include the skywalk. We have other tours that go to this particular attraction. If you have further questions please contact our support group available 24/7. Best Regards.

by Taketours on 2016-08-25

just wondering what time the pick-up is from the cruise peir and if ther is an extra cost for this? also do we need to be picked

by Ashlee on 2016-08-06

Hello! Vancouver Pier in: Complimentary pick up from Canada Place Feery Terminal/ Pier for cruise arrive before 9:45am.

by Taketours on 2016-08-07

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CONSTANCIA
2019-07-09
This tour was well organized although Lake Morraine should have been included in the itinerary if not, a side trip for those who wants to see it. A shout out to Douglas our driver who did a great job and Derek our Tour guide.
I recommend this tour! 0 1

Harnoor
2018-07-08
I have taken many tours by TakeTours.com but this tour was the best tour in my life. I always travel alone but I never feel uncomfortable because TakeTours have very organized tours. Our bus driver, Martin and tour guide were very punctual and nice people and they made sure everyone is comfortable on this tour. Everything was very well planned and I absolutely enjoyed the whole itinerary made by TakeTours. I covered almost every spot in just 5 days. I would highyl recommend everyone to take this tour, it's a once in a lifetime experience.
I recommend this tour! 0 0

KOK YEW
2017-09-18
The tour was well organised thanks to the tour guide and the bus driver.Good tour commentaries,good hotel accomodations and good meals.Pick ups for tour was also on time.Nevertheless the 2017/2018 calendar and cooling towel were out of stock and not available for me.
I recommend this tour! 1 0

yamini
2016-08-10
It was a very well organized tour. Accommodations were excellent. They could have added a few more lakes on the way into the itinerary. It wouldn't have been too much deviation.
I recommend this tour! 1 2

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2016-05-26
The trip was really fun. The trip was conducted very well. We didn't feel any stress on this trip. Must visit trip!!
I recommend this tour! 1 1

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