CANADIAN ROCKIES 6 DAYS

Departure:  Tuesday

(Valid now until October 12, 2016)

5 Spectacular National Parks  Jasper, Banff, Glacier, Yoho, Mount Revelstoke

4 Pristine Lakes:  Lake Louise, Bow, Okanagan, Shuswap.

Itinerary:

DAY 1:  Hometown - Vancouver (OR Hometown - Seattle - Vancouver)(D) 

Welcome to Vancouver! Let us greet you at claim belt #3 (Domestic arrivals) or “Welcome Figures” wooden statue in Arrival Hall (International arrivals), Bonus Complimentary City Tour! (duration: approx. 3.5 hrs; meet our tour guide before noon): Downtown, Stanley Park, Canada Place, Vancouver Convention Center and Olympic Cauldron etc. Bonus mini ferry ride to Granville Island!

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OR    Hometown - Seattle - Vancouver (D)

Sea-Tac Airport arrivals: meet at claim belt #1 at approx. 12pm. (Bonus Complimentary Mini Excursion of Seattle rather than Vancouver; Saturday Arrival: postpones 30 mins) , Downtown arrivals: meet at Seattle Aquarium Main Entrance at approx. 1:45pm. Transfer to Vancouver Hotel after a brief stop at Space Needle. *(Surcharge applies)

Hotel :

Type A (Value): Hampton Inn by Hilton / Best Western Plus or similar

Type B (Deluxe): Executive Plaza (Plaza Room) / Westin Wall Centre or similar

Type C (Budget): Barclay Hotel or similar

Type D (Premium): Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre or similart 

DAY 2:  Vancouver - BC Ferries - Victoria - Inner Harbor - Butchart Gardens - Vancouver (B/L/D) 

Depart for Vancouver Island by BC ferry. Capture the scenery along the Georgia Strait. Pass by Chinatown and explore the inner harbor area of Victoria (optional carriage tour available). Visit the chateau-style Empress hotel and discover the Parliament Buildings. After touring the Thunderbird Park and the Beacon Hill Park, visit the remarkable Mile "0". Relax and soak up the memorable scenery at the Butchart Gardens. Stunning floral displays await to greet you as you stroll along this wonderland. Return to Vancouver by ferry, or by seaplane (surcharge applies). 

Hotel :

Type A (Value): Hampton Inn by Hilton / Best Western Plus or similar

Type B (Deluxe): Executive Plaza (Plaza Room) / Westin Wall Centre or similar

Type C (Budget): Barclay Hotel or similar

Type D (Premium): Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre or similart 

DAY 3:  Vancouver-L. Okanagan-Kelowna-Winery-Salmon Arm/Revelstoke(B/L/D) 

Start our journey via the trans-Canada highway; pass through Fraser valley, and head east for Kelowna, the heart of the Okanagan Valley and home to world-class vintners. At Lake Okanagan, let us listen to its legendary story and search for the lake monster “Ogopogo”. Visit one of the most renowned wineries before settling down in Salmon Arm/Revelstoke in the evening.

Hotel : 4★Prestige Harbourfront Hotel (subject to availability) / Sandman Revelstoke or similar

DAY 4:  Salmon Arm/Revelstoke - Last Spike - Banff National Park - Gondola - Banff - Bow Falls - Canmore(B/L/D) 

Proceed to the Eagle Pass and visit the “Last Spike”. Enter Banff National Park after passing through Rogers Pass and the peaceful Yoho National Park. A thrilling Gondola Ride(adm) to the summit will captivate you with the majestic views of the Rocky Mountains. Move pass Vermilion Lakes, experience the Bow Valley situated just next to Banff and visit none other than the Bow Falls. Enjoy Banff at your pace and explore a myriad of galleries, trendy shops and boutiques.

[*At Banff, guests upgraded to Banff International will stay behind and have free time at night; guests upgraded to Chateau Lake Louise will be transferred to hotel by dusk.  Canmore stop excluded.] 

Hotel : Coast Canmore or similar 

DAY 5:  Lake Louise - Jasper National Park - Icefield - Glacier Skywalk - Bow Lake - Golden (L/D)  

Begin the journey to Lake Louise after passing by Castle Mountain. Relax yourself by taking a short lakeside walk along the shores of the lovely Lake Louise. Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring fresh ingredients at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (meal plan). Then, head for the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park. Ride on the specially designed “Ice Explorer” (adm) onto the surface of the stunning Athabasca Glacier. At the Glacier Skywalk (adm), step on the exciting platform where glass is all that separates you from a 918 feet drop.  After passing by Bow Lake and Crowfoot Glacier, stay overnight in Golden.

Hotel : Prestige Golden / Glacier Mountaineer Lodge or similar  

DAY 6:  Golden - Kamloops - Ginseng Factory - Fraser Valley - Vancouver (B/L) 

Head west for the BC interiors and arrive at Kamloops, a city with over 2000 hours of sunshine per year. Visit the only GMP certified Ginseng factory in West Canada and learn about the amazing healing power of Ginseng. After passing by Hope and Hunter’s Creek, arrive in Vancouver in the late afternoon. * [For 6 days tour: tour ends at Vancouver Airport*. For 7 days tour: transfer to hotel (D)]* Suggested departure flight time after 9:30pm. We are not liable to any delays caused by weather, road conditions and other circumstances.

**End of Tour***

Types of Accommodation in Vancouver:
Located in Central Richmond
Type A–Value         Hampton Inn by Hilton / Best Western Plus or similar
Type B–Deluxe      Executive Plaza (Plaza Room) / Westin Wall Centre or similar

Located in Downtown Vancouver
Type C–Budget       Barclay Inn or similar
Type D–Premium    Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre or similar

Hotel in Banff
Nestled in the Canadian Rockies, Banff is a town that makes you feel at home and exhilarated with wonder all at the same time. Experience the authentic and vibrant community, modern amenities and beautiful surroundings of the Town of Banff.

Chateau Lake Louise
Located in the heart of Banff National Park, on the eastern shore of Lake Louise and within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Upgrade Lakeview Room
Featuring spectacular views of the Lake Louise and the Victoria Glacier, upgrading to Lake View room is available .

ROCKIES HOTEL UPGRADE SURCHARGE (Rates per person in USD)

    Inclusions:

• Hotel accommodation
• Meals
• Airport transfers
• Tour Coach during the tour
• Gift Pack (includes False Creek Mini Ferry, National Park Admission, PVA Cooling Towel, Luggage Tag and 2016/17 Calendar and Vancouver Night Tour, Vancouver Night Tour exploring Downtown, Gastown, Olympic Village, and stroll along False Creek for an unforgettable scenery of BC Place and Science World
• An Ice Age Adventure on the Columbia Icefield, and a Thrilling Rockies Gondola Ride
• Special Feature Hotel: Prestige Waterfront Resorts*
• Visit Ice Wine Vinery & Ginseng Factory
• Complimentary Half Day City Tour with Additional Visit to the Granville Island by Mini Ferry on the Beautiful False Creek
• The Best Quality you could find Among Similar Products
• Exclusively Full Board Meal Arrangement  (Includes Lunch at Renowned Chateau Lake Louise Dining Room).
• Bilingual English/Chinese Tour guide

      Excludes:

• Airline ticket
• Travel Insurance
• Visa
• Admission fees/optional tours
• Driver & tour guide’s tips at $ 9 per person per day
• Personal expense
• Other services not included in the above itinerary 

Note:  Winter time may change itinerary. Please reconfirm prior departure.  Rates are subject to change unless ticketed.