6-Day Vancouver to Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park, Okanagan Lake and Grizzli Winery Tour (Airport drop-off)
Tour Code: GOL-VAN-399
Duration: 6 Day(s) / 5 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
Departure City
Destination
Return City
Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
2025-10-07
Check in at the world-class national park in one stop, and enjoy a variety of natural landscapes!
Stay in the national park scenic towns: Jasper Town + Banff Town, and immerse yourself in every scenery in the national park!
Take a cruise on Maligne Lake to visit the world's second largest glacial lake, which is also the largest glacial lake in the Rocky Mountains, and explore the mysterious Fairy Island!
Experience the Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola and enjoy a 360-degree view of the Rocky Mountains!
Experience the Icefield Explorer, take a giant snowmobile to visit the Columbia Icefield and start your icefield adventure!
Experience the famous Canadian train line - Rocky Mountaineer.
- Travel: Silver Maple Leaf train tickets and meals and service fees on the train
Itinerary
Join us as we arrive at the Rocky Mountaineer Station before 7:00 in the morning to check-in. Sit back and enjoy the landscape as it transforms to the towering peaks of the Coast Mountains. You’ll see the mighty Fraser River and the raging whitewater of Hell’s Gate. After a full day of the train, you will arrive in Vancouver between 18:00 pm and 19:30 pm PT.
Itinerary:
Vancouver → "Rocky Mountaineer" Journey Through The Clouds Train Tour → Kamloops
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch served on the train
Special Note:
1. The departure time is based on the departure time on the train ticket. There is no tour guide on the train, and guests need to communicate in English by themselves.
Hotel: Kamloops Regular Hotel (Your hotel will be allocated by the train company upon your booking, usually a three-star hotel, and the train company will arrange the hotel pick-up and drop-off service.)
Attractions
It is a popular city which is located in British Columbia region. The city is located right at the place where both the south and north of Thompson Rivers meet each other. Hiking trails and resorts are the main attraction of the city.
The Rocky Mountains famous for its name Rockies is a popular tourist destination for recreational activities including hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, and mountaineering, mountain biking, skiing, and snowboarding.
The seaport coastal city located on British Columbia’s Mainland is known as Vancouver. It secured fourth place as the most populous city in Canada. Making it world’s greenest city is the government’s future plan that would implement by 2020.
In the morning, your journey continues northeast towards the majestic Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. As you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains and climb to the peaks of the Continental Divide, you will once again be surrounded by stunning scenery. Highlights for the day include Mount Robson, at 3,954 meters (12,972 feet), the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, followed by Pyramid Falls and over Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Your train journey ends this evening when you arrive in the resort town of Jasper.
Itinerary:
Kamloops → "Rocky Mountaineer" Journey Through The Clouds Train Tour → Jasper
Meals: Breakfast/lunch is served on the train
Kind tips:
1. There is no tour guide on the train and guests are required to communicate in English.
2. After arriving at the train station, you will go to the hotel in Jasper town to check in.
Arrive at Jasper Town Train Station Address: 607 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8 Canada
Jasper Town Hotel Information:
1. Hotel name: Tonquin Inn (about 1.3km walking distance from the train station)
Contact number: +17808524987
Specific address: 100 Juniper Ave, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8 Canada
2. Hotel name: Chateau Jasper (about 1.3km walking distance from the train station)
Contact number: +18004688068
Specific address: 96 Geikie St, Jasper, AB T0E 0A8 Canada
Hotel：Tonquin Inn, Chateau Jasper OR Similar.
Attractions
Jasper Town is the center of the Jasper National Park and is a specialized municipality in Western Alberta. Jasper Town was officially recognized and established on 20th July 2001.
It is a popular city which is located in British Columbia region. The city is located right at the place where both the south and north of Thompson Rivers meet each other. Hiking trails and resorts are the main attraction of the city.
The Rocky Mountains famous for its name Rockies is a popular tourist destination for recreational activities including hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, and mountaineering, mountain biking, skiing, and snowboarding.
Wake up in the morning from the hotel in Jasper. You can choose to continue to rest in the hotel to relieve the fatigue of the previous two days of train ride and recharge your energy to better participate in the next journey. You can also choose to freely move around the hotel. The town of Jasper is located in the center of the beautiful and majestic Jasper Park in the Rocky Mountains. You'll have free time to explore and fully appreciate the beauty of this famous Canadian alpine national park. Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel around noon to start your journey. You can choose to take a boat trip on Maligne Lake, the world's second largest glacial lake, at your own expense. This is also the only lake in the Rocky Mountains that can accommodate motor boats! We believe it will bring you a unique and unforgettable experience! After the tour, return to the hotel to rest.
Itinerary:
Jasper → Maligne Lake Cruise (Optional, 90 mins) → Jasper
Hotel：Tonquin Inn, Chateau Jasper OR Similar.
Attractions
Jasper Town is the center of the Jasper National Park and is a specialized municipality in Western Alberta. Jasper Town was officially recognized and established on 20th July 2001.
Today's journey begins with a visit to Jasper National Park, one of Canada's renowned alpine national parks and the largest in the Canadian Rockies. This stunning landscape, rich in wildlife, and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. We'll then enter the Rocky Mountain National Park complex and reach Athabasca Falls. While not the highest waterfall in the Rockies, the interplay of rivers makes it one of the most powerful and spectacular. We'll continue along the Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Glacier. Take a giant snowmobile to the 300- meter-deep Athabasca Glacier and experience firsthand the remains of the Second Ice Age. Next, we'll visit the 280- meter-high Glacier Glass Bridge, a glass bridge overlooking the Columbia Icefield, offering a close-up glimpse of one of the world's most unique ecosystems. We'll then visit Peyto Lake, where the waters of this glacial lake are tinged with a Tiffany blue hue due to mineral deposits at the bottom. This jewel-like, shimmering water, nestled peacefully amidst the surrounding mountains, promises a truly spectacular viewing experience. We'll arrive in Banff in the evening.
Itinerary:
Hotel → Jasper National Park → Athabasca Falls (30 mins) → Columbia Icefield (3 hours, Includes Ice Explore and Icefield Skywalk) → Peyto Lake (30 mins) → Banff Town
Hotel：Elk + Avenue Hotel; Irwin's Mountain Inn; Red Carpet Inn; The Rundlestone Lodge; Banff Caribou Lodge OR Similar.
Attractions
Athabasca Falls thunders through narrow gorges of Rocky Mountains and create a picturesque scene. Enjoy a picnic in summer and great cross-country skiing in winter.
You can experience the spectacular beauty of Canadian Rock Mountains, glacial lakes, wildlife, hot springs and the best authentic art and cultural blend in the small town of Banff.
Columbia Icefield, AB Cain the Rocky Mountains of North America, the largest icefield is known as Columbia Icefield. It has the elevation of 3000 meters and located in Alberta.
The Jasper National Park is the largest national park in Canada, it is spread on an area of 10,878 km2. The park is a really beautiful place and has all things like springs, lakes and waterfalls.
The beautiful Banff National Park in Canadian Rockies has a glacier-fed lake known as Peyto Lake. The parkway ice fields are simply accessible from this location.
In the morning, we will say goodbye to Banff Town. We will take the Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola and look out over the majestic Hot Springs Chateau Hotel, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Banff Town and the Rocky Mountains. Then we will go to Lake Louise Village, which is surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains and quiet forests. It is an ideal place to enjoy rest and food. You can arrange lunch flexibly according to your personal preferences. Then we will go to Lake Louise, known as the "Rocky Mountain Sapphire", to feel the tranquility and beauty. Then we will check in at another glacial lake in Banff, Moraine Lake, with its calm waters rippling with blue waves. After the tour, we will pass through Glacier National Park and enjoy the excellent scenery of the Glacier Valley. Overnight in Grizzlytown/Salmon Bay.
Itinerary:
Banff → Banff Gondola (60 mins) → Lake Louise Village (Optional Lunch) → Lake Louise (90 mins) → Moraine Lake (30 mins) → Revelstoke/Salmon Arm
Tips:
The opening hours of Menglian Lake are from June to mid-October; if the attraction is not open by then, this attraction will be cancelled and the visiting hours of Lake Louise will be increased accordingly.
Hotel：Hilltop Inn Salmon Arm; Comfort Inn & Suites Salmon Arm; Sandman Hotel Revelstoke 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.
You can experience the spectacular beauty of Canadian Rock Mountains, glacial lakes, wildlife, hot springs and the best authentic art and cultural blend in the small town of Banff.
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.
Refers to a lake located in the Banff National Park, the lake is primarily located in Ten Peaks valley. Statistically the lake has an elevation of 6183 feet approximately, with an area of 50 ha.
Salmon Arm is a city in the Shuswap Country of the Southern Interior of the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is found on the shores of Shuswap Lake.
Departing this morning, we'll travel to Kelowna, British Columbia's fruit country, where we'll explore Lake Ogopogo and search for the mythical lake monster known as Ogopogo. We'll then visit the renowned VQA winery, tasting fine red and white wines and purchasing some of Canada's world-renowned ice wine. We'll then return to Vancouver by bus.
Itinerary:
Revelstoke/Salmon Arm → Kelowna → Okanagan Lake(30 mins)→ Grizzli Winery/Summer Hill Winery (45 mins) → Vancouver
Attractions
Kelowna is a city on Okanagan Lake and is located in the Southern part of the province of British Columbia. Kelowna is the largest area in the province and is the 22nd largest in Canada.
Okanagan Lake is a fabulously deep, large and worth seeing lake in Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada. This 135 km large, mesmerizing lake is 4-5 km wide with a rim of nature in its most awesome form.
Salmon Arm is a city in the Shuswap Country of the Southern Interior of the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is found on the shores of Shuswap Lake.
The seaport coastal city located on British Columbia’s Mainland is known as Vancouver. It secured fourth place as the most populous city in Canada. Making it world’s greenest city is the government’s future plan that would implement by 2020.
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. Airport pick up is available on this tour. The Tour Package price will not include Mandatory Tour Guide tips for Airport Pickup. Travel: Silver Maple Leaf train tickets and meals and service fees on the train.What's Excluded
Mandatory Fee: $188 for adults and $130 for children.Includes: Ice Explorer (excluding glass bridge). Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
Price Difference of Upgrade to GoldLeaf: $760 for everyone.
Fares for air travel and transport from home to and from the location chosen for pick-up.
Expenditure for personal purposes.
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.
A minimum tip of $15 per passenger per day for Tour Guide and Driver is not included in the price of the tour package. Pay it in cash to Tour guide and bus driver. This service fees collected from passengers complement the incomes of the driver and the tour guide.
Travel insurance.
Though the meals are excluded,but the guides will arrange them for you.
Room fees of personal nature, such as, laundry fees, telephone, service fees of valets, expenses on alcoholic drinks and what you buy from the mini bar. However, specified fees may be included.
Important Notice: Passengers are discouraged from purchasing admission packages from sources outside and trying to use them for this tour provided at a discounted price. In case they want to do so, they must arrange transport the same day.
Attraction Prices
| Attractions | Adult | Child(2-11 yrs) | Senior(65+ yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maligne Lake Cruise (JS), CA | $83.00 | $53.00 | $83.00 |
| Rocky Mountain 4-Day Meals, CA | $158.00 | $138.00 | $158.00 |
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
Return Location
- Free Airport Drop off service is available for Vancouver International Airport (YVR) for domestic flights after 07:30 PM and international flight after 08:30 PM.
- 15105 105 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 7G8, Guildford Recreation Centre Canada.
- 1301 Lougheed Hwy, (Real Canadian Superstore) Coquitlam, BC V3K 6P9, Canada.
- 2829-4500 Kingsway, (Regent Plaza, & Willingdon) Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9, Canada
- Langara-49th Avenue Station (on Cambie St & 48th Ave) West Vancouver, BC
- 8811 River Road, (River Rock Hotel and Casino - Richmond, BC) Richmond, BC V6X 3P8
- 50 E Pender St, Chinatown Chinese Culture Centre Vancouver, BC V6A 3V6, Canada.
(+$60 under 2 people, additional $12 per person.) - 50 E Pender St, Chinatown Chinese Culture Centre Vancouver, BC V6A 3V6, Canada. $60 for (under 3 people) and $12 additional per person will be charged.
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
⇒ 16 days or more prior to departure, 10% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ 9 to 15 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ Within 8 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.
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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. Final hotels booked may not be same as the one mentioned on the website.
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. This offer is valid for 3 travelers staying in 1 room.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.
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