4-Day Vancouver to Rocky Mountains, Banff National Park, Bow Falls, Lake Louise and Kalamalka Lake Tour
Tour Code: GOL-VAN-259
Duration: 4 Day(s) / 3 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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Departure City
Destination
Return City
Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
Tues, Thu & Sat
Welcome to Canada’s first national park: Banff! It is also known today as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Take an in-depth look at the Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, a picture-perfect mountain town and village and so much more!
Banff, known as the "Soul of the Rockies", is like Lake Louise embedded in the Rockies. The Bow Falls, the filming location of the movie "The River Flows East" starring Marilyn Monroe, takes a cable car to the top of the iceberg and overlooks the magnificent mountains covered with ice and snow; the
Visit the beauty of Canada’s greatest adventures for an unforgettable tour filled with many memories to cherish!
- During the peak season from 12/19/2025 to 01/06/2026, a surcharge of USD$130.00/CAD$160.00/room/night will be charged for staying at the Banff Hotel (CAD$ price Exclude 5%GST tax.).
A minimum of 2 guests is required. - Please tell us children’s age when placing an order, otherwise the mandatory items will be charged on site according to the adult standard..
- A minimum of 2 guests is required.
Itinerary
In the morning, we will pass through the grassland town of Merritt, which is mainly engaged in animal husbandry and forestry. Then we will visit the famous "VQA" precious winery, taste red and white wines, and buy world-famous Canadian ice wine. Then we will go to the Kalamalka Lake to appreciate the color of the lake that changes with the environment at any time, and feel the magic and charm of nature. Then we will drive to Revelstoke.
Itinerary:
Vancouver → Merritt (pass by) → Grizzli Winery (30 mins) → Kalamalka Lake (15 mins) → Revelstoke / Salmon Arm
Hotel: Sandman Hotel / Days Inn/ Hilltop Inn Or Hilltop Inn - Salmon Arm Or similar.
This morning we will visit the famous "Last Spike" in the Pacific Railroad Memorial Park. Then we will pass through Yoho National Park and head to Vermilion Lake. The water of Vermilion Lake comes from the hot springs of the nearby Sulphur Mountain, so the color of the riverbed turns into cinnabar brown, making it one of the favorite shooting locations in Banff for photographers. Then we will go to the Bow Falls, one of the filming locations of the classic movie "The River Flows East" starring Marilyn Monroe. Take the Banff Mountain to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountains. Finally, we will go to the Banff Upper Hot Springs (please bring your own swimsuit and towel, etc.) to help you wash away the fatigue of a day's journey.
Itinerary for 10/14/2025-11/09/2025 & 11/22/2025-04/30/2026:
Revelstoke / Salmon Arm → The Last Spike (30 mins) → Yoho National Park (Drive through) → Vermillion Lake (15 mins) → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Banff National Park → Banff Gondola (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Banff Upper Hot Spring (Optional, 60 mins) → Banff
Itinerary for 11/10/2025-11/21/2025:
Revelstoke / Salmon Arm → The Last Spike (30 mins) → Yoho National Park (Drive through) → Vermillion Lake (15 mins) → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Banff National Park → Lake Louise Gondola (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Banff Upper Hot Spring (Optional, 60 mins) → Banff
Kindly Reminder:
1. The Banff Upper Hot Springs will be closed for maintenance from September 2, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Therefore, we will not be able to visit the Banff Upper Hot Springs during this period. Thank you for your understanding!
2. Coin lockers are available within the resort. Please bring your own coins ($2 CAD).
3. Swimwear and towel rentals are available at the resort. The rates and usage rules are governed by the resort, and guests can choose to rent them based on their needs.
4. Guests who do not participate in this optional activity will be arranged by the tour guide to enjoy their own leisure time in Banff Village.
5. Guests with heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, pregnancy, or other medical conditions should consider whether to participate in the hot springs activity based on their own medical condition and doctor's advice.
Hotel: Elk + Avenue Hotel; Irwin's Mountain Inn ; Red Carpet Inn; The Rundlestone Lodge; Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa Or similar.
Attractions
Banff Gondola is a vantage point atop Sulphur Mountain to get the magnificent view of six mountain ranges. The Gondola is open year-round and offers bird-eye view and summit walks.
Banff National Park is world premium destination having mountains, valleys, glaciers, meadows, forests and rivers. Camping, hiking, evening programs and explorers programs for kids are the major highlights.
Twisting its way through tall mountains, Bow falls makes a picturesque view. Walk along the trail to get to the top of the rushing waterfall.
Last Spike or Canadian Pacific Railway was actually the final driven spike into the Canadian pacific Railway. The event was held in November 7th, 1885.
The Western Continental Divide Slope in British Columbia at the Rocky Mountains of Canada is known as Yoho National Park. The park was established in the year of 1886.
Today’s journey begins in Banff, taking you past the majestic Castle Mountain before entering Kootenay National Park, where you’ll witness the awe-inspiring Marble Canyon—a masterpiece carved by nature’s hand. Next, arrive at Lake Louise, where shifting light paints the waters in ever-changing hues. After traversing the winding Spiral Tunnels, explore Yoho National Park, home to the mighty Natural Bridge and the jewel-toned Emerald Lake, each stop more breathtaking than the last. Finally concluding this unforgettable adventure.
Itinerary:
Banff → Castle Mountain (Pass by) → Kootenay National Park → Marble Canyon (60 mins) → Lake Louise (90 mins, includes optional Snowshoeing time) → Spiral Tunnel (Pass by) → Yoho National Park → Natural Bridge (15 mins) → Emerald Lake (20 mins) → Banff
Due to limited hotel availability in the Banff area, specific room types cannot be guaranteed. The hotel will assign either a king-bed room or twin-bed room based on availability upon check-in. Thank you for your understanding!
Snowshoeing (Winter Only): Time: 10/16-5/31. Resources are limited – first come, first served! We strongly recommend prepayment; on-site payment cannot guarantee availability.
When signing up for activities, please provide your shoe size (in US sizes).
If corresponding resources are unavailable, the guide will arrange a refund.
For safety reasons: This activity is subject to weather and lake ice conditions.
If the activity cannot proceed due to force majeure, the guide will arrange an on-site refund.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Afternoon Tea: Opening Time: 11/01/2025-12/19/2025, 01/03/2026-04/30/2026
Children aged 12 and under will be separately arranged with children's meals.
To ensure a successful reservation, we recommend prepaying at least 3 days in advance.
Service fees are included. CAD prices do not include the 5% federal Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Hotel: Elk + Avenue Hotel; Irwin's Mountain Inn ; Red Carpet Inn; The Rundlestone Lodge; Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa Or similar.
Attractions
The beautiful lake with the breathtaking views and amazing views in British Columbia is known as Emerald Lake. The lake is highly popular among tourists in California.
It is actually a hamlet located in the national park of Banff in the Rockies which are popular for the glacier fed lake, turquoise and high peaks.
Natural Bridge is rather a waterfall attraction in the Yoho National Park in British Columbia. The Kicking Horse River which flows beneath almost literally disappeared under the bridge span which seems like rocks wedged together. A certain roar of the waterfall is heard as it disappears under the span and gushes out at the end of the span.
The Western Continental Divide Slope in British Columbia at the Rocky Mountains of Canada is known as Yoho National Park. The park was established in the year of 1886.
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Attractions
Banff National Park is world premium destination having mountains, valleys, glaciers, meadows, forests and rivers. Camping, hiking, evening programs and explorers programs for kids are the major highlights.
The order of itinerary may change without any notice depending on weather situations or for some other unforeseen circumstances.
The order of activities held during the tour is planned by the tour guide. So, it may be different from what is mentioned on the tour page. On fewer occasions, Tour Guide has to skip an attraction or few during the tour depending on weather, traffic, group interest or some other reason.
Some attractions are seasonal. So, when they are closed they will be replaced with some other attraction.
You can skip some optional activities during the tour and plan something on your own. Make sure that you coordinate with Tour guide and stay with the group with next activity. Please note you cannot stay on the bus if you skip some optional activity.
Probable hotel names are mentioned in the itinerary. It can be similar or a different hotel of the similar rating. Exact Hotel details can only be provided one day before the departure.
Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel.
These tours are conducted in a group. A group can have people of several cultures. We expect each person to coordinate with Tour guide to make sure things are on track.
Though attractions are optional but you have to at least take 2 attractions.
Pricing
What's Included
Passengers will be picked up and dropped off at their chosen locations. (Please take notice of locations and times of pick up)
Depending on group size it can be either a driver and Guide or a driver guide. Most of the tours are carried out in air conditioned bus. A minivan can also be used depending on the number of people booking the tour. Tour package price includes all the taxes. Tour is inclusive of hotel accommodation. What's Excluded
Mandatory Fee: $63 for Adults and $46 for child For the period 10/14/2025 - 11/09/2025 & 11/22/2025 - 04/30/2026, includes: Banff National Park admission + Sulphur Mountain Gondola For the period 11/10/2025 - 11/21/2025, includes: Banff National Park admission + Lake Louise Gondola CAD$ price Exclude 5%GST tax. Please pay the surcharge before the tour begins, or paid to the tour guide in person (if the order includes children, please make sure to indicate the age of the children in advance when booking the itinerary, otherwise the fee will be charged on-site according to adult standards). 2-Day Meals: $88 for Adults and $73 for Children 4 meals in total, including 1 breakfast + 2 lunches + 1 dinner, Canadian dollar prices do not include 5% federal service tax (GST). It is possible for rates to change without notice.
Fee for all Optional Activities and entrance paid in cash to the tour guide. He will arrange tickets for the whole group. Some attractions might be closed on public holidays. Seasonal attractions will be closed after a certain time and itinerary will be changed based on it. Optional activities price may change or can be different as displayed on the website.
Though meals and drinks are not a part of the package the guide will arrange them upon request.
A minimum of $15 service fee per passenger per day is not included in the price of the tour package. You can pay it in cash to Tour guide and bus driver. This service fees collected from passengers complement the incomes of driver and the tour guide.
Telephone services, laundry services, Alcoholic drinks and beverages are private room charges.
Travel insurance.
Additional personal expenditure.
Note: Customers should not buy admission tickets or passes on their own and use them on this discounted tours. In case they do, they will have to arrange their own transport.
Attraction Prices
| Attractions | Adult | Child(2-11 yrs) | Senior(65+ yrs) |
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| Banff Upper Hot Springs, AB | $14.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Afternoon Tea, CA | $113.00 | $43.00 | $113.00 |
| Snowshoeing (Winter Only), CA | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
All the prices are listed in USD.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
Tour display price is based on double occupancy. It is the price each person will pay if a group of two is traveling.
Prices may change without any notice.
Prices include hotel accommodation, transportation and taxes.
Admission Tickets to different places and meals are NOT included in the tour price.
Mandatory Tip for tour guide and driver are NOT included.
Only the tour guide can purchase entrance tickets for you. Pre-purchased tickets are NOT acceptable.
There must be at least one passenger of 18 years for every booking made with GoldenBusTours. For Children between the age group of 2 to 14 years, a different price will be charged. Please refer to Child price on our pricing calendar. Child Age may vary between different bus operators. Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel. If the 5th person is infant you will be charged normally then with the second room as an expense.
Activities are optional though, but each customer has to participate in 2 activities at least. No city pass allowed. Some attractions are mandatory. Each customer has to take part in them and have to pay for them in cash.
Departure Location
Departure Location
- 8811 River Road, (River Rock Hotel and Casino - Richmond, BC) Richmond, BC V6X 3P8 at 7:00 AM.
- Langara-49th Avenue Station (on Cambie St & 48th Ave) West Vancouver, BC at 07:15 AM.
- 2829-4500 Kingsway, (Regent Plaza, & Willingdon) Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9, Canada at 07:35 AM.
- 1301 Lougheed Hwy (Real Canadian Superstore), Coquitlam, BC V3K 6P9, Canada at 08:00 AM
- 15105 105 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 7G8, Guildford Recreation Centre Canada at 8:20 AM
Return Location
- Banff - Calgary Optional Shuttle；Pick-up point: Elk + Avenue Hotel, Banff Town; 333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B1, Canada； Prepaid: Everyone: USD $38/CAD $50 Pay Now: Everyone: USD $60/CAD $80
- Kindly book your return flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) domestic flights after 9:30 and international flights after 10:00.
- 333 Banff Ave (Elk + Avenue Hotel-T1L 1B1), Banff Alberta, AB
- 2801 Bow Valley Trail (Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre), AB T1W 3A2, Canmore.
- 4th Ave SE (Calgary Downtown: bus stop in front of Harry Hays Building (opposite Delta Calgary Downtown hotel) Calgary, Canada
- 2120 16th Avenue Northeast (CalgaryNortheast: DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North) T2E 1L4 Calgary, Canada
- For the guests who do not participate in Free Day tour there is no drop-off service, they need to leave the group on their own.
Important Notes
Arrive at departure location 10 to 15 minutes before the mentioned time to make sure you catch the bus on time. If in case you are late, the bus will not wait for you at the location and ultimately you will miss the entire tour (no refund in this case).
Return time on the website is just an estimation. Expect some variation always. Time may change depending on traffic and weather situations
There is a possibility that tour operator may use a shuttle to drop you off at the return location. It usually happens in the case of multiple return locations.
You can leave the tour at any place only after signing a Tour Departure Form for leaving the tour early.
Please note that price will stay the same even if you leave the tour early.
If you have booked a pre-tour hotel stay, then you will have to arrange your own transport from hotel to departure location.
If you have booked extra night hotel after the tour, then you will arrange transport from drop off point to hotel.
On West Coast tours some bus operators have a lot of departure locations. A slow start is expected on these tours.
Policies
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Determination of the time of cancellation will be done when the notice is received and confirmed by our office. You must make any notice of cancellation directly to GoldenBusTours by email or webmail at the Contact Us section.
Cancellation charges
⇒ 30 days or more prior to departure, CAD$25 of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ 15 to 29 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ Within 16 days prior to departure, 100% tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
There is no refund for unused features. You forfeit the entire payment when you are a no-show on the departure date and unable to join the tour for any reason including COVID.
An add-on fee of 6% for handling fees is charged in addition to the above penalties. No matter what the reason for cancellation is, the processing fee will be deducted on each refund.
In order for there not to be a cancellation, a minimum number of participants are required. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip although every effort is made by us to ensure that normal operations are maintained. We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure with respect to operating requirements or circumstances beyond control. In case a cancellation is made at any given moment in time before departure, our only liability as GoldenBusTours will be to refund you the amount we received for the booking of the tour. We will try our best to re-book the same or similar tour if the future travel plan suits you. We are not responsible for any cancellation penalties that may have been incurred on any other travel arrangements like separate purchase of air tickets, visa cost, taxi fare etc. We are not liable for any other travel arrangements that have been affected as a result of the cancellations.
Note: More than 30 days after the completion of the tour, we cannot grant any refunds. Each Cancellation Request must be received in writing by email.
Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection, COVID or any other serious issue. If you reschedule a tour and later decide to cancel it then cancellation charges will be applicable to the original departure date and not to the rescheduled one.
Reservation, Booking & Redemption
Terms & Conditions
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You are advised to carefully read through and understand these Terms & Conditions before making your booking.
Tour Confirmation
You will get an email immediately once you place an order. Tour Confirmation usually takes 2, 3 days except for urgent order. Urgent orders can be confirmed in a day or even few hours, but we can’t assure success in these cases. On fewer occasions, some of the others may require a longer period of time for confirmation. You are advised not to book airline tickets unless you have received the confirmation.
E-Ticket (Mandatory to be on bus)
Your e-ticket includes complete operator information such as local telephone numbers at your destination. You are required to print the e-tickets and bring them along with you on the trip. They will be needed as proof of purchase.
Changes in Booking
You may incur a fee for any revisions or alterations made to the reservation when the booking has already been confirmed. Cancellation fees may be applied to things such as name changes or corrections. They may also apply to tour date changes or tour itinerary changes. Please note that no departure changes are permitted 72 hours before departure.
Changes in Tour Itinerary
We are continuously striving to improve tour itineraries and features. In the event of unforeseen circumstances that are beyond the control, we do reserve the right to vary the itineraries and to substitute hotels. Duplicate departures may operate during certain peak periods, sometimes in reverse order. As such, hotels may vary from those included on the itinerary pages.
Reschedule
If you want to reschedule your tour (change the departure date or choose a different tour) then a reschedule fees may be applied. No reschedule request will be entertained within 15 days before the departure date.
Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection.
Pricing
1. One room can accommodate maximum 4 people. Even if you are 5 people including 1 month old baby you still need 2 rooms.
2. If you can carry your child up to 2 years of age then you do not need to book seats for him. It may vary from one tour to another.
3. Service providers hold the right to change the itinerary and hotel arrangements without any notice.
4. Child (0-9 years) and Single traveler going on the tour have special rates. These prices vary from one tour to another.
5. Meals and Attractions are not included. You can ask your tour guide to try to arrange the meal for you as per your requirements. For attractions, admission fees pay it to the tour guide on the tour.
6. Prices may change without any notice because of prices fluctuation in the market.
7. All prices mentioned on the website are in US dollars.
8. In Case of Bank Wire Transfer customer have to bear Wire transfer fee.
9. Tour package price is inclusive of taxes.
10. Tour Prices are every individual and in view of room inhabitance.
11. Hotels and the city/country of stay may change based on availablity.
Child rates are applicable for children between (0-12 years) of age. Parents are advised to bring car seats for the safety of their child.
Buy 2 Get 1 Free: Get 3rd Ticket free on the purchase of 2 tickets. Free hotel and bus transportation for the guests. Free traveler still needs to pay fuel surcharge, admission tickets, tips and other cost mentioned in price excludes section.
Buy 2 Get 2 Free: Get 3rd and 4th Ticket free on the purchase of 2 tickets. Free hotel and bus transportation for the guests. Free travelers still needs to pay fuel surcharge, admission tickets, tips and other cost mentioned in price excludes section.
Responsibility
3. Before booking any tour make sure to go through every detail like tour itinerary, tour price, cancellation policy, reschedule and refund policies. Tour Guide will be Chinese and English or it can only be chinese based on the group size.
4. You should either bring a printed copy of your E-Ticket or bring it in your smartphone on the day of tour departure. You should also bring a valid photo ID along with your E-Ticket. In the case of any issues for not carrying E-Ticket or Photo ID GoldenBusTour will not be responsible.
5.Make sure to provide a valid phone number so we can reach you in the case of any emergency.
6. Please read all important notes, inclusion, exclusion section, terms and conditions, policies and below notes.
6a. Tour Operator holds the right to cancel the tour at any time depending on poor weather condition or some other unforeseen circumstances. However, GoldenBusTour will update its customers about the cancellation and shall not be held accountable for charges other than tour fees.
6b. Change in tour price will not affect any confirmed booking.
6c. Tour Operator can change the order of itinerary at any time without any notice.
8.Reach Departure location about 20 to 30 minutes before departure time. Unfortunately, no one will wait for you in case you get in late. The bus mostly has Bus Operator name and logo on it. Even if you are five minutes late and miss the bus then GoldenBusTours or Tour Operator will not be responsible. There will be no refund in this case. You will be charged 100% tour fee.
Reviews
Reviews
Scarlett
I booked this tour with my grandfather, but unfortunately, his condition became serious and he fell ill. I spoke with the tour guide, who responded kindly and cooperatively, allowing us to return home safely. I'm grateful for their understanding during a difficult time.
Aysel
Great discount, professional staff, and well-organized this trip was for me. I found this magnificent and made memories by enjoying the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Afternoon Tea with my friends.
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