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5-Day Jasper, Lake Louise Canadian Rockies VIA Railway Tour from Vancouver Tour Code: 022-19153

Price (/Person)
    Single $1127
    Double $773
    3rd Person
    Adult $496
    Child
    (Age 0-12)    		 $361
    4th Person
    Adult $482
    Child
    (Age 0-12)    		 $361

Pricing Policy

  • Child rate is applicable for those who are 0-12 years old sharing bed with adults.
  • Child car seat is available with surcharge of C$30 during the trip. Please contact us in advance if you have any need.
  • During the peak season (Aug - Sep), the price may fluctuate depends on the availability of the hotel. If extra cost occur, we will send the payment link of the extra cost $150 - $200 for standard hotel per night and $300 - $350 for deluxe Hotel per night separately.

Reminder: Due to the forest fire in the Jasper area on Jul-22, which closed the area around Jasper Town and the Colombia Ice Fields, we have made changes to the affected itinerary. According the different departure dates, the alternative itinerary may be some of the them as follows: (The alternative options will be selected and confirmed by us at least 72 hours prior to the departure date. If you have any concerns or must know which itinerary, please do not book).

Original Itinerary: Alternative Itinerary:
Calgary/Banff-Bow Lake-Columbia Icefield-Athabasca Falls-Jasper
Accommodation:Jasper town		 It may Include any 2 Days' Itinerary from the Following Options:
  • (A) Waterton Lakes National Park-Prince of Wales Hotel-Waterton Lakeside Town-Cameron Falls-Red Rock Canyon
  • (B)Kootenay National Park-Marble Canyon- Continental Divide-Radium Hot Springs
  • Bow Lake-Columbia Icefield (if not accessible, it will be replaced with Lake Minnewanka & Banff Upper Hot Springs (fee applies)- Peyto Lake-Crowfoot Glacier
Note: The hotel in Jasper will change to in Calgary or Rocky area (Radium, Cranbrook, Canmore, Banff)
Jasper-Maligne Lake-Maligne Canyon-Peyto Lake-Crowfoot Glacier-Maligne Lake Cruise-The Crossing-Banff
Accommodation: Banff town
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  • Overview
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
Day 1 Vancouver
Day 2 Jasper-Jasper National Park (8 km)
Day 3 Jasper - Banff (257 km)
Day 4 Banff National Park - Yoho National Park - Banff (122 km)
Day 5 Banff National Park - Banff Town

Day 1: Vancouver

Standard Hotel: VIA Train
Meal: Excluded
Today we will board the VIA Rail to Jasper. Economy Class seats do not include any meal plans but they meals and drinks are available to purchase on the train.

Day 2: Jasper-Jasper National Park (8 km)

Standard Hotel: Jasper Whistlers Inn or Mount Robson Inn or Lobstick Lodge or Similar
Meal: Excluded

Arrive Kamloops, BC for 30 minutes break. Enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Robson on your right-hand side when the train coming close to Jasper National Park. Arrive Jasper station around 11:00 am. Meet our tour guide at the appointed time to start your journey.

we will visit Maligne Lake and Maligne Canyon. Guests can choose to take Maligne Lake Cruise.Then we will pass by Medicine Lake. We can spend our free time at Jasper.

  • Jasper, AB

    Jasper, AB
    This town in the wilderness of Alberta, Canada serves as the gateway to the national park of the same name, where visitors can see the Athabasca Glacier. There are many lakes in the area.

  • Jasper National Park, AB

    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.

    Maligne Canyon

    Maligne Canyon
    Maligne Canyon is a natural feature located in the Jasper National Park near Jasper, Alberta, Canada. Eroded out of the Palliser Formation, the canyon measures over 50 metres (160 ft) deep. Popular for sightseeing and exploration, the area contains waterfalls, stream outlets, birds and plant life.

    Maligne Lake

    Maligne Lake
    This amazing lake and the scenery surrounding it is one of the most-photographed areas in the world. It is beloved for its crystalline waters, the surrounding mountains, and Spirit Island. The area is home to many animals, including caribou.

    Spirit Island Cruise

    Cruise down the lovely Maligne Lake to small Spirit Island, the landmark at which you will turn around to return to your starting point.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult C$69; Child (5-14 yrs) C$45

Day 3: Jasper - Banff (257 km)

Standard Hotel: Banff Aspen Lodge or Similar
Deluxe Hotel: Pay extra to stay at featured hotels - Banff Mount Royal or Elk + Avenue Hotel
Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Meal Plan|Dinner: Excluded
Today we will visit Athabasca Falls, Columbia Icefield, Peyto Lake and Bow Lake . Guests can choose to ride Ice Explorer or step on Glacier Skywalk. During the trip, we will pass by Icefield Parkway. We will spend the night in Banff hotel.

  • Jasper National Park, AB

    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 Falls

    Athabasca Falls
    A powerful, picturesque waterfall, Athabasca Falls is not known so much for the height of the falls (23 metres), as it is known for its force due to the large quantity of water falling into the gorge.

    Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes

    Glacier Skywalk

    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.

    Closed before May-5th and after Thanksgiving (October).

    Icefields Parkway (Passing By)

    One of Canada's national treasures and most rewarding destinations. Stretching 232km through the heart of Canadian Rockies World Heritage Site, this world-class journey offers access to a vast wilderness of pristine mountain lakes, ancient glaciers and broad sweeping valleys

  • Banff National Park, AB

    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

    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.

    Duration: Approx. 3 Hours 30 Minutes

    Peyto Lake

    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.

    If Peyto Lake closed, visit Waterfowl Lake instead.

    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

    Bow Lake

    A small lake in western Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Bow River, in the Canadian Rockies, at an altitude of 1920 m. It is one of the lakes that line the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park and Jasper National Park.

    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

Day 4: Banff National Park - Yoho National Park - Banff (122 km)

Standard Hotel: Banff Aspen Lodge or Similar
Deluxe Hotel: Pay extra to stay at featured hotels - Banff Mount Royal or Elk + Avenue Hotel
Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Meal Plan (Fairmont hotel lunch)|Dinner: Excluded
We will leave hotel and drive to Lake Louise. Then we will continue to Moraine Lake, see Ten Peaks Valley, Spiral Tunnel. We will also visit Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge. **Moraine Lake open from (Late May or early June to early Oct). If closed, it will be replaced by the Vermillion Lake

  • Banff National Park, AB

    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
    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.

    Duration: Approx. 2 Hours

    Moraine Lake

    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.

    *Moraine Lake open from (Late May or early June to early Oct). If closed, it will be replaced by the Vermillion Lake.

    Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

    Valley of the Ten Peaks

    A region located in Banff National Park, this area is so named because the ten summits of the mountain range in the distance are clearly visible. It is an open valley area that also includes Moraine Lake.

  • Yoho National Park, BC

    Yoho National Park, BC
    These are the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Towering rockwalls, spectacular waterfalls and soaring peaks earn the park its name.

    Emerald Lake

    Emerald Lake
    The Emerald Lake in British Columbia, Canada's Yoho National Park is the largest of the park's many lakes and one of the park's most popular spots. The lake is named for the spectacular turquoise color of the water.

    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

    Natural Bridge

    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.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

Day 5: Banff National Park - Banff Town

Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Meal Plan|Dinner: Excluded
We will visit Banff Sulphur Mountain, ride Gondola, appreciate Johnston Canyon, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and Hoodoos. Later we will visit Banff Town and spend the night there. We can also choose to take the add-on optional photography tour at your own expense.

  • Banff National Park, AB

    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.

    Sulphur Mountain

    Sulphur Mountain
    This mountain in Banff National Park is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. There is a gondola that takes you nearly to the summit, which is perched at 8,041 feet.

    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes

    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.

    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes

    Johnston Creek

    Johnston Creek is the one of most famous sights in Banff National Park. Known for its walking trail throughout the year. *Free Crampons are provided for Winter itinerary

    Duration: Approx. 1 Hour

    Bow Falls

    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.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

    Surprise Corner

    Surprise Corner
    This scenic viewpoint in Banff National Park, though unmarked, is locally known as the best place to get views of the famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the beautiful scenery that surrounds it.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

    Hoodoos

    Hoodoos are intriguing geological formations that rise like thin towers from rocky terrain. Those in Alberta's Banff National Park are no exception. They hover like tall spires above the wilderness of this vast area.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

Optional Activity Introduction


Optional Activity - Banff Gondola:
Excellent view: overlooking the beautiful scenery of Banff Town, a hurdle of Rocky Mountains and the town near the town from the heights. High-altitude experience: Two-kilometer high-altitude experience, not to be missed.

*If not joining this activity, you will be self-exploring at the Banff Sulphur Mountain gondola base

Optional Activity - Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer & Skywalk:
Excellent view: overlooking the beautiful scenery of Banff Town, a hurdle of Rocky Mountains and the town near the town from the heights. High-altitude experience: Two-kilometer high-altitude experience, not to be missed.
The Columbia Icefield Adventure reveals the most unique attraction in the Canadian Rockies. Massive Brewster Ice Explorers, specially designed for glacial travel, take passengers on a remarkable excursion onto the surface of the Athabasca Glacier. Then, Walk on a cliff-edged walkway, high above the Sunwapta Valley on the Columbia Icefield Skywalk.
*If not joining this activity, you will be self-explorering at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre or walk to the bottom of the glacier at your own risk

Optional Evening Activity: Banff Photo + Wildlife Night Tour (This itinerary is an optional tour in the evening when staying in Banff)
It will take you to the famous photography spots in Banff area. The journey start with the visit of wild animals. follow by the famous sunset of Vermillion Lake, and end with the beautiful view of Banff Town under the night sky. Experienced guides will share photography skills and provide assistance to help you leave beautiful memories.
*Tour start half hour before sunet at Banff National Park. Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours; return to banff hotel after the tour.
*If not joining this activity, you will have free time at your leisure in the evening

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Location Address Departure
Vancouver, BC 1150 Station Street, Vancouver, BC, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7 (Vancouver VIA Train Station - Vancouver, BC) 3:00pm
  • Airport Drop off: Please arrange your return flight at Calgary Airport after 9:30pm.

Price Includes

  • 4 nights hotel accommodation
  • Bilingual Tour guide (English & Chinese)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Transportation (including the driver, fuel, parking, and toll fees)
  • Traffic Accident Insurance
  • Driver/guide Service Fee
  • VIA Economic Class one way ticket
  • Airport drop-off service (Tour last day)

Price Excludes

  • Personal expenses
  • Meals and beverage
  • Travel insurance
  • Other expenses not mentioned
  • Optional activities with additional fees mentioned in the itinerary

Additional Note

  • For Restaurants require lunch pre-order: If you select the meal plan, kindly make your choice for the main dish for lunch (each guest can have their own option. If your reply is not received 7 days prior to the tour departure, BEEF as the main dish will be automatically selected):
    • Chicken
    • Alberta Beef
    • Vegetarian
  • Group Meal Plan: Not recommend choosing the group meal option for guests with any dietary requirement (e.g., vegetarian) or allergies
  • Hotel rooms: 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.
    Check-in time: Hotel check in time is 4:00 PM. Guests arriving in the morning are not guaranteed to check in.
  • Other Hotel Notes: 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 and ects. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the rooms. Violation of the rules will result in a fine of passenger's own cost
  • Railway ticket: Since this tour includes the railway ticket, please make sure to provide us your fully legal name when your booking. Or guests would take responsibility for the loss.
  • Baggage Restrictions: one check in and one carry on luggage, with applicable size restrictions, are allowed for each person. Extra per baggage will be charged C$50+5%
  • Other Notes: Airport pickup day will not be guaranteed for the VIP Seat (i.e., first 3 rows or less than 14 people small group)
  • VIP SEAT Upgrade If you prefer VIP seats in the first four rows on the coach, there is an additional fee of CA$132 per person. Please feel free to contact us if needed. *If the first day of the tour involves airport pickup, seating in the first 4 rows cannot be guaranteed.
  • If some attractions closed due to weather, we will replace them with other attractions.

Confirmation

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

Redemption

  • 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

  • More than 32 days prior to departure: CAD$175+5%GST per person will be charged.
  • 15-31 days prior to departure - 60% of total purchase amount + 5%GTS
  • Within 14 days of departure: tour will be NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-CHANGEABLE.
  • We has put forth all necessary efforts to ensure that, at all times of publication, all descriptions in the present brochure are exact
  • We reserves the right to postpone, cancel, or change the tour and/or hotel accommodation
  • Any loss or additional expenses incurred shall be bound by the participant
  • We shall not be liable for failure in the performance 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. Each agency has various regulations; it is responsible for passengers, and in case of accidental casualties or property damage, it should be resolved in accordance with the safety regulations established by various agencies.
  • Complementary Items (If applicable): If the tour package includes complimentary items, there is no cash value or refund for unused services.

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  • Suma

    2024-08-27
  • The given accommodation both in Jasper and Banff were excellent. very close to center of the town. The tour guide in Banff was very good and entertaining person. But, the tour guide of Jasper was just OK. Worth every penny spent on this trip.
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