Project Description

Vancouver • Victoria • Rockies • Banff • Lake Louise • Icefield 6/7 Days

Tour code: PYRJ6/7

2020 Departure date:          4/16 – 10/14 Daily Departure; Except 4/21, 4/22, 4/28, 4/29

Exclusive Git Pack Total value over $110!

  • Bonus Complimentary Vancouver Mini City Tour (duration: approx.3.5 hrs) covering top attractions such as Downtown, Stanley Park, Canada Place, etc. Exclusive! Bonus Mini Ferry Ride to Granville Island.
  • Vancouver Night Tour:Buy One Get One Free! Book your adventure to the top nightscape attractions like Gastown, Olympic Village, Canada Place, etc.
  • Complimentary Vancouver Designer Outlet Shopping: enjoy the thrill and exciting exploration at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport with a bonus VIP discount card.
  • Bonus! Exquisite gifts including wireless charger, luggage tag, Maple Leaf Badge and calendar (while supplies last).

Considerate Arrangement

  • Exclusive! Join our thorough meal plan, which includes a lunch at renowned Chateau Lake Louise (Please notify us in advance for any dietary request.)
  • Don’t miss the opportunity to capture more by reserving First 3 Rows

Unique Experience

  • Exclusive! Various hotel options in Vancouver. Upgrade your stay in Vancouver to Deluxe View Room at Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
  • Exclusive! Enjoy a spectacular Whale Watching tour to discover marine habitat, Killer Whales, Humpback Whales and more! (about 3-5 hours; applies to guests with half free day in Vancouver)
  • Exclusive! Return by Seaplane from Victoria to Vancouver, discover spectacular vistas of BC coastlines

Spectacular Views

  • Visit 5 National Parks: Revelstoke, Yoho, Glacier, Banff and Jasper
  • Explore Famous Lakes: Lake Louise, Vermilion Lakes, Bow Lake, Lake Okanagan, Shuswap Lake and more

Highlights

  • Selected quality hotels accommodation, numerous departure dates

  • Including 3 Must-Dos of the Canadian Rockies: Ice Explorer, Skywalk and Gondola

  • Exclusive! Free upgrade to the premium Prestige Harbourfront Resort*

  • Exclusive! Guarantee stay at the landmark Mount Royal Hotel* in Banff, the heart of the Rockies. Summer room rate starts at $419

  • Sufficient time to explore Town of Banff

  • Stay one night at the nearest community to the Canadian Rockies, more leisure time in National Parks

  • Visit renowned winery and the GMP certified Ginseng factory

  • Visit the world famous Butchart Gardens in Victoria

Day 1 Hometown - Vancouver

★ Domestic Arrivals: pick up at Claim Belt #3 after luggage pick-up
★ International Arrivals: pick up at the “Welcome Figures” wooden statue in Arrival Hall after luggage pick-up
★ Cruise Terminal Arrivals: pick up at Pan Pacific Hotel Entrance after luggage pick-up

Bonus Complimentary City Tour (duration: approx.3.5 hrs; meet our tour guide before 13:30pm): Downtown, Stanley Park, Canada Place, Vancouver Convention Center and Olympic Cauldron, etc. Bonus Mini Ferry Ride to Granville Island!

OR

Hometown – Seattle – Vancouver(surcharge applies)
Book your pre-hotel stay and explore more.!
★ Sea-Tac Airport Claim Belt #14: approx. 12 pm after luggage pick up (Saturday arrivals: postpones 30 mins)
★ Cruise Pier 66 or 91: approx. 1:15pm
★ Downtown: pick up Pier 55 STARBUCKS Main Entrance at approx. 1:45pm.

Transfer to Vancouver Hotel after a short stop at Space Needle.

Hotel: Vancouver Hotel

Day 2 Vancouver - BC Ferries - Victoria - Inner Harbour - Butchart Gardens - Vancouver

Depart by BC Ferries (adm) and capture the spectacular view en route. Passing by Chinatown and explore the Inner Harbour (optional carriage tour available). Visit the Empress Hotel, Legislative Buildings, Beacon Hill Park, Mile “0”. Relax and soak up the memorable scenery at the Butchart Gardens (adm). Return to Vancouver by ferry, or by seaplane (surcharge applies).

Hotel: Vancouver Hotel

Day 3 Vancouver - Kelowna - L. Okanagan - Winery - Salmon Arm/Revelstoke

Start our journey via the Trans-Canada Highway and head east to Kelowna, the home to world-class wineries. At Lake Okanagan, search for the lake monster “Ogopogo” from the First Nations’ history. Enjoy wine tasting at the certified organic winery. Overnight in Salmon Arm or Revelstoke.

Hotel: Exclusive upgrade to Prestige Harbourfront Resort (*additional coach tour will stay in Sandman Revelstoke or similar)

Day 4 Salmon Arm/Revelstoke - Banff National Park - Gondola - Bow Falls - Town of Banff

Arrive at Canada’s oldest National Park – Banff via Rogers Pass, Yoho National Park and Spiral Tunnel. An eye-opening Gondola Ride (adm) will captivate you with the majestic views of the Rocky Mountains. Passing by Vermilion Lakes, visit Bow Falls. Stroll along Banff Avenue where you will find art galleries and boutiques shops.

Hotel: Guarantee stay in the newly renovated Mount Royal Hotel (*additional coach tour will stay in Banff Inn or similar)
*Optional upgrade to Fairmont Room at Chateau Lake Louise. Exclusive upgrade to Lakeview room. Transfer to hotel after dinner

Day 5 Lake Louise - Icefields Parkway - Jasper National Park - Icefield - Glacier Skywalk - Golden/Valemount**

After passing by the Castle Mountain, explore Lake Louise, with the combination of unspoiled wilderness, beautiful chateau, and snow-capped mountains. Driving along world’s most spectacular road – Icefields Parkway. Passing by Bow Lake and Crowfoot Glacier, start glacier adventure to the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park includes Ice Explorer (adm) and Skywalk (adm). Overnight in Golden/ Valemount.

Hotel: Prestige Golden / Comfort Inn Valemount or similar

Day 6 Golden/Valemount** - Kamloops - Ginseng Factory - Fraser Valley - Vancouver

Proceed to Eagle Pass and visit the Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Head west to Kamloops, a city with over 2000 hours of sunshine each year. Visit the only GMP certified Ginseng factory. Return to Vancouver by late afternoon.

PYRJ6 days tour: tour ends at Vancouver Airport.

PYRJ7 days tour: transfer to hotel.

Hotel: Vancouver Hotel

** We reserve the right to adjust tour itineraries. Attractions will remain consistent.

Day 7 Vancouver - Hometown

Enjoy a free day or join the bonus complimentary City Tour (limited to departure flight after 3pm or cruise departure) before transferring to Vancouver airport or Cruise terminal

OR       Vancouver – Seattle – Hometown (surcharge applies)

Depart in the morning and arrive at Seattle Pier 55 (Downtown), Cruise Pier 55 or 91, or Sea-Tac Airport around noon. Suggested departure flight time after 3pm.

Types of Accommodation in Vancouver
Located in Central Richmond
Type A Value Hotel Hampton Inn by Hilton (2019 Renovated) or similar
Type B Deluxe Hotel Executive Plaza (Deluxe Plaza or Jr. Suite) / Westin Wall Centre / Sheraton YVR or similar
Located in Downtown Vancouver
Type C Budget Hotel Barclay Inn or similar
Type D Premium Hotel Sheraton Wall Centre / EXchange Hotel (opened in 2018) or similar
  • Triple and Quad rooms are to be shared with 2 beds; infant occupies a seating and will be charged with tour fare
  • Free YVR airport transfer time (scheduled operation): 8:00am-9:30pm (Type A & B Hotel) or 8:00am-8:00pm (Type C & D Hotel). Free airport shuttle will be reserved if guests arrive outside this period (if applicable)
  • Vancouver Night Tour: special offer“Buy One Get One Free” for Tour Package guests (Value $35 per guest; Duration about 2 hours; May 1 to Sep 13). Subject to seat availability; while supply last
  • If Whistler Peak2Peak is closed for maintenance, it will be substituted by Sea to Sky Gondola excursion. Gondola operations are seasonal and subject to change without notice
  • Please bring Visa/MasterCard for the hotel incidental deposits
  • All hotel rooms are non-smoking. Any violation will be penalized $350 and up (non-refundable cleaning fee)
  • Limited to one medium sized suitcase and one carry-on luggage per guest. Any additional luggage may be charged of $35 per piece
  • In case of road closure near Golden, tour will subject to modification. Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge will be omitted
  • Optional activities are subject to individual operator’s terms & conditions
  • Tour fare has been deducted 4% from the original price and must be paid in cash. If other payment methods are used, the original price must be paid
  • Tour fares and hotel upgrade surcharge in Rockies tour are subject to change
  • We suggest that individuals who join our tourist groups purchase travel insurance for their own benefits. It includes various insurance policies covering accidents, illness, luggage and travel cancellation penalties. Those insurance policies can be purchase when registering for the tourist groups.
  • For registration terms and conditions, please refer to the details of Canada/US Tours.
  • Tour fare is based on the price at the time of registration. Subject to change without notice.

Price Including

  • Hotel accommodation
  • Expert tour guide
  • Transportation as per itinerary(guaranteed deluxe coach and separate driver during Rockies tour)

Price NOT Including

  • Applicable taxes, and air tickets
  • Tips to tour guide & driver (Vancouver Arrival Transfer: $4/guest; Vancouver Mini City Tour/Night Tour: $6/guest; YVR Departure Transfer: $2/guest; Full Day Tour: $12/guest/day; Seattle Arrival/Departure Transfer: $10/guest/way)
  • Meals and admission fee (must be prepaid)
  • Optional tour or activities*
  • Travel Insurance