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Banff - Calgary - Jasper - Lake Louise - Vancouver
Tour Overview
Canada is a North American country stretching from the U.S. in the south to the Arctic Circle in the north. Major cities include massive Toronto, west coast film centre Vancouver, French-speaking Montréal and Québec City, and capital city Ottawa. Canada's vast swaths of wilderness include lake-filled Banff National Park in the Rocky Mountains. It's also home to Niagara Falls, a famous group of massive waterfalls.Vancouver, a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains, and also has thriving art, theatre and music scenes. Vancouver Art Gallery is known for its works by regional artists, while the Museum of Anthropology houses preeminent First Nations collections.
Day 1: Vancouver
Attractions: Chinatown,Gastown
On arrival, transfer from Vancouver International Airport to your hotel. Vancouver, a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada‘s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it‘s surrounded by mountains, and also has thriving art, theatre and music scenes. Vancouver Art Gallery is known for its works by regional artists, while the Museum of Anthropology houses preeminent First Nations collections. Visit attractions on your own – Listen to interesting commentary as you wind through vibrant neighborhoods and tree-lined paths in Stanley Park, spend time exploring Granville Island's public market and galleries by foot, other tours like whale watching tours, whitewater paddle trip, Sea to Sky Gondola ticket, Seaplane flight, Britannia Mine Museum, Trolley hop-on- hop-off tours, visit Chinatown and Gastown, Soak up 360-degree views of Vancouver from atop the Vancouver Lookout. Opt to add tickets to the Vancouver Art Gallery, you can take a Vancouver harbor sunset dinner cruise, Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre – Canada‘s largest aquarium etc. Later in the afternoon visit FlyOver Canada, a 4D show experiencing a gentle ride. Chairlift-style seats are elevated before a large spherical screen creating an illusion of flying over the landscapes. A cosmopolitan city right on the edge of nature, Vancouver makes it easy to combine an urban getaway with outdoor adventure. From familyfriendly fun to thrill-seeking exploits; from marine exploring to mountaintop luxury, you'll find plenty of things to do in Vancouver.
Day 2: Vancouver
Attractions: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden,Museum of Vancouver,The Butchart Gardens
You can also visit- Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden with covered walkways and beautiful pavilions protecting you from Vancouver‘s famous rainforest conditions! Visit the Museum of Vancouver, creates Vancouver-focused exhibitions and programs that encourage dynamic conversations about what was, is, and can be Vancouver. Permanent exhibitions tell the city‘s stories, you can also visit the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum and relive some of BC sport‘s greatest moments in the Hall of Champions. Another exciting and optional attraction you can cover is The Butchart Gardens A superb 55-acre garden attraction offering evening entertainment, night illuminations (June-September) and special lighting at Christmas. Restaurants and gift store on site. Open daily from 9 a.m., year round. See Canada Place - Located in the heart of Vancouver‘s downtown harbour front, Canada Place is an iconic national landmark welcoming local residents, visitors and ships to the West Coast. Canada Place is a multi-use facility that includes FlyOver Canada, Vancouver Convention Centre East etc. Vancouver has a vibrant nightlife, lots of different cuisine restaurants - Vancouverites know their city‘s culinary scene. They know where to find the best tower of fresh seafood, the finest house-made charcuterie, the most delicious taco truck, and the best list of B.C. wines. And the city‘s restaurants, wine bars, tasting rooms, cocktail dens, food trucks, farmer‘s markets and bakeries are absolutely deserving of this passion. The easiest way to enjoy B.C. wine is simply by eating out. Local restaurant menus are filled with BC VQA (British Columbia Vintners Quality Alliance) wines from different regions throughout the province. Also stop into any number of wine specialty shops, many of which offer afternoon tastings of local wines on a regular basis. The annual Vancouver International Wine Festival each spring is another great place to explore B.C. wine. Vancouver offers many other activities – bird watching, boating and fishing, camping, cycling and mountain biking, floatplanes, hiking, golfing. Vancouver‘s nightlife scene is as exciting or laid-back as you want it to be. You call the shots: will it be an Irish bar for a few post-dinner pints, a chic lounge for a bespoke cocktail, or cutting up the dancefloor at a nightclub? You‘ll find the city‘s live music scene offers everything from alt-country, to old-fashioned rock ‗n roll, and experimental jazz performed by local favourites and international names. Whether you‘re looking for a small souvenir of your time in Vancouver, or a brand new summer wardrobe, shopping ranks high on the list of vacation activities for many visitors. And Vancouver doesn‘t disappoint! As a cosmopolitan metropolis, shopping here runs from international designers and popular brands in shop-till-you-drop malls, through to local designers and one-of-a-kind craft studios in unique neighbourhoods. Overnight at hotel in Vancouver.
Day 3: Victoria
Attractions: Rose Garden,Victoria
After breakfast proceed on a full day tour to Victoria. Take a 90 minute ferry ride on BC Ferries through Gulf Islands. The ferry ride takes approximately 90 minutes, and the trip from the cities to the ferry terminals can take anywhere from 45 to 75 minutes each, depending on the mode of transportation chosen. In Victoria visit the world‘s premier floral show gardens. Lots of different areas to explore – Sunken Garden - Deep expansive walls (remnants of the old quarry) cradle beds of annuals, flowering trees, and unique shrubs, explore the Concert Lawn Walk - see the domed Children‘s Pavilion and Rose Carousel—a menagerie of 30 hand-carved wooden animals and chariots. From here, you can circle the Concert Lawn and walk through one of the finest dahlia gardens. Then visit the Rose Garden - rose-laden arches greet you with bright colours and luscious scents (summer/early fall). Bordered by magnificent Pacific Giant delphiniums, the garden has an extensive collection of roses. Walk the pleasant pathways and discover the frog fountain and our popular ―wishing well‖. Then explore the Japanese Garden - A Torii gate marks the entrance to our serene Japanese Garden. Gentle paths (dotted with Himalayan Blue Poppies in the late spring) guide you by streams, ponds and bridges. Japanese maples and beech trees rustle softly giving a peaceful experience, also see the Italian and Mediterranean Gardens. Evening return back to Vancouver by ferry. Overnight at hotel in Vancouver.
Day 4: Vancouver - Jasper
Attractions: Robson Street for shopping,Stanley Park,Granville Island
After breakfast, check out and keep the luggage in the hotel lobby. Proceed on a Vancouver city tour. See Canada Place, Robson Street for shopping, English Bay, Stanley Park, Granville Island, Chinatown and Gastown. Taking sightseeing to the next level, enjoy the incredible views from the top of the Harbour Centre Tower where you board a glass elevator for a 360 degree view at Vancouver Lookout observation deck for a guided tour of Vancouver‘s landmarks, attractions, history and fascinating facts. Later transfer to Pacific Central Station to connect to VIA Rail at 2000 hrs for overnight train journey to Jasper.
Day 5: Jasper
On arrival at Jasper at 4.00 pm, transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Jasper.
Day 6: Jasper
Attractions: Maligne Lake,White Water Rafting
After breakfast proceed on Explore Jasper Tour – Jasper‘s beauty and history is set amid some of the most rugged peaks in the Rockies. Highlights include Jasper town site see the town, then proceed to the Athabasca Viewpoint, then discover the beautiful Maligne Lake - Set amongst the towering Canadian Rockies, Maligne Lake is famed for it's azure-blue, glacial waters and Spirit Island, one of the most photographed spots in North America. You can take a boat tour on the Lake. Then proceed to Maligne Canyon and stroll along 50 metres walls and learn about its unique underground water system. Drive 10 minutes north of Jasper for an ice-walk adventure you won't soon forget. Named for its haunting atmosphere, Maligne Canyon is the deepest canyon in the park. The hardiest souls climb its sheets of ice, but anyone can strap on anti-slip cleats to venture through the frozen canyon. At an additional cost you can experience the Maligne Canyon Icewalk - our guide will lead you safely along the frozen canyon floor through its maze of fascinating ice sculptures. Explore the entrance to a cave system, ice caves, fossils and towering frozen waterfalls stretching over 30m up the canyon walls. Afternoon is free for enjoying optional activities – white water rafting, Jasper Skytram – fly above and besides the Rocky Mountains on the Skytram in a comfortable and safe compartment, 2277 metres above the ground. Cruise on Maligne Lake – take a Lake Boat Tour - Maligne Lake is world-renowned for its breathtaking beauty and is one of the most photographed places in the Canadian Rockies. A professional photographer will show you how to capture the beauty of Spirit Island and the azure colours of the surrounding lake. Wine & Cheese is served on board as you cruise home, enjoy Star Gazing at night etc. Overnight at hotel in Jasper. Overnight at hotel in Jasper.
Day 7: Jasper – Lake Louise
Attractions: Lake Louise,Victoria Glacier,Columbia Icefields Parkway
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Lake Louise - start your journey in this picturesque hamlet west of Banff. First, soar to an elevation of 2,088 m (6,850 ft) on the Lake Louise Gondola for some of the best grizzly bear viewing opportunities in the Canadian Rockies. Then enjoy afternoon tea overlooking Lake Louise and the Victoria Glacier at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Then continue to Columbia Icefields Parkway - Continue north to cross the boundary between Banff and Jasper national parks. Now you‘re into the Columbia Icefield. Plan to stop at the Glacier Discovery Centre and board an Ice Explorer that will take you up onto the Athabasca Glacier, where you can walk on ice up to 360 m (1,180 ft) thick. For stunning aerial views of glittering glaciers and rugged mountain peaks, take the five-minute shuttle from the Discovery Centre to the Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored observation platform suspended 280 m (919 ft) over the glacier-formed Sunwapta Valley, get an unobstructed view of the surrounding glaciers. Continue along the Parkway to the Crowfoot Glacier, on the south end of Bow Lake. Watch for wildlife such as deer, moose, elk, bighorn sheep and mountain goats. Then move onto Peyto Lake - Your next quintessential Canadian Rockies photo opportunity is Peyto Lake, a few minutes further north. Take the easy 10-minute stroll along a paved trail to the viewpoint. It‘s the highest elevation on the Parkway and offers spectacular views of the glacial valley and gorgeous lake below. And then proceed to Bow Lake - Just up the road is the best Bow Lake lookout where you can get an excellent shot of the historic Num-TiJah Lodge across the sparkling turquoise lake. Nestled on a shoreline of evergreens, the iconic log and stone chalet with crimson roof was built by legendary pioneer and mountaineer Jimmy Simpson. Finally proceed back to Lake Louise and overnight at Lake Louise hotel.
Day 8: Lake Louise - Banff
Attractions: Gondola ride,Hiking in Lake Louise
After breakfast, check out and keep your luggage in the lobby. Morning is at leisure to enjoy the beautiful Lake Louise – known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks and overlooked by a stately chateau. Explore optional activities – take a panoramic Gondola ride and get an unforgettable bird‘s eye view views of Lake Louise and Banff, the more adventurous can go hiking in Lake Louise area, there are also horse riding tours, tubing, skating, rafting, canoeing, biking or check out one of Lake Louise‘s museums, once the sun goes down, find a secluded spot, lay a blanket down and see how many shooting stars you can spot, go bowling, or try out the indoors water park or climbing gym. Lake Louise is the hiking capital of Canada. Then post afternoon, transfer to Banff. On arrival, check in at your hotel and rest of the day is at leisure to explore the famous Banff Avenue. Travel is a great opportunity to nourish your body and soul, especially in a place like Banff and Lake Louise where you are surrounded by such majestic natural beauty - it's difficult to not feel inspired here. Amongst the pristine wilderness, vibrant townships, and inherent peacefulness of the landscape, you will find relaxation and rejuvenation. Banff has a rich heritage as one of the world‘s most awe-inspiring mountain destinations. With easy access to pristine wilderness, endless outdoor adventures, jaw-dropping sights, and a vibrant history and culture, there is a lifetime's worth of things to do in Banff. Overnight at hotel in Banff.
Day 9: Banff
Attractions: Rundle Tunnel,Tunnel Mountain,Bow Falls
After breakfast, proceed for Explore Banff Tour – the resort town of Banff is set amongst the towering mountains, of Rundle Tunnel, Tunnel Mountain trail with views of Banff Springs Golf Course, although it is the smallest mountain in Banff, Tunnel Mountain offers spectacular views of the valley and panoramas over the town of Banff, views of Cascade and Norquay. Highlights include: Bow Falls: Not like your typical waterfalls, the Bow Falls is wide and short. You might feel some mist from the waterfalls during the mid-summer due to the high water levels. You can also see the valley that was eroded by glacier activity and the Bow river over the years. Then explore Tunnel Mountain Drive – a scenic route to drive around, from the view point you can see the town of Banff, visit the Surprise Corner - this is the spot where most of the famous pictures have been taken of the historic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel! As you drive the Tunnel Mountain road from town, you get to Surprise Corner where it opens up suddenly and you can see the Banff Springs Hotel on your right. You may have seen this view somewhere already. typically in a book or on a postcard. The best time to take pictures here is late morning or mid-day. Then see ‗Hoodoos‘ - Hoodoos are composed sedimentary rock covered by harder rock that is harder to erode. Once softer sediment erodes rock needle, or tower like natural obstacles are left. To get there, drive up Tunnel Mountain road from the town. There are few guard rails so please be careful. Hoodoos can be seen below you down in the valley. You may see some people walking under the Hoodoos. There is no official trail to get there and you need good shoes that have excellent grip if you want to go. Then see the ‗Two Jack Viewpoint‘. And proceed to ‗Lake Minnewanka‘ (home of the Banff Crasher Squirrel), lies in the Banff National Park, take the Banff Lake Cruise open mid May – mid October, enjoy a 60 minutes scenic cruise, Enjoy entertaining and informative narration as you travel through the spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies. Then take a gentle ride in the Banff Gondola which gives outstanding panoramic views of Banff and the Canadian Rockies from 7486 feet. Enjoy the 8 minute ride to top of the world where there are dining options, hiking trails and observation decks at the Summit of Sulphur Mountain. Restaurants are open year round here so enjoy the views. Then transfer to Calgary. Arrive at Calgary and check in at your hotel. Overnight at hotel in Banff
Day 10: Banff - Calgary
After breakfast, checkout of hotel and transfer by hotel shuttle to Calgary Airport to connect flight to onward destination.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Tour price includes:
1. 9 Nights accommodation at choice of above mentioned hotels.
2. 01 Night onboard VIA Rail from Vancouver-Jasper (Economy Class – Chair Car)
3. 9 breakfast at the hotel restaurant
4. Arrival transfers on private basis
5. Inter- city transfers Jasper-Lake Louise-Banff-Calgary on Seat-in-coach basis
6. Train Station transfers
7. Sightseeing tours on seat-in-coach basis with local English speaking driver/guide
8. Entrance fees to visit attractions as per itinerary
9. All taxes
Tour price does not include:
1. International airfares, domestic airfare, Canada visa charges, Travel Insurance
2. Lunches, Dinners, mineral water, driver/guide tips, porterage, personal expenses
3. Additional sightseeings / transfers
4. Upgrade to higher category rooms
5. Early check in and late check out additional charges (in peak season this is not valid)
Please Note:
1. Above rates are in CAD (Canadian Dollars) and the day the payment is made, we will give you the ROE for CAD to INR
2. Early check in and late check out are subject to availability of rooms and not guaranteed
3. If the hotel hikes the rates or taxes, the same has to be paid directly
4. Rates are subject to change and rooms are subject to availability
5. Standard check in time is 1400 hrs and check out time is 1000 hrs only
6. G.O.I. applicable service tax on the total invoice amount is not included