6-Day Vancouver to Kamloops, Yoho National Park, Banff National Park, Johnston Canyon and Okanagan Lake Tour

Tour Code: GOL-VAN-262A
Duration: 6 Day(s) / 5 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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6-Day Vancouver to Kamloops, Yoho National Park, Banff National Park, Johnston Canyon and Okanagan Lake Tour
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Overview

Experience: UNESCO, Family

Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...

Tour Guide:Chinese, English


Available Days :

Monday, Friday, Thursday & Sunday

Highlights :

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!

Explore the abundant wildlife and all the amazing views along the scenic drives to Banff National Park.

Enjoy a complimentary Banff Hot Spring ticket and fully get to experience the original ecological Sulphur Mountain Hot Spring.

Visit the beauty of Canada’s greatest adventures for an unforgettable tour filled with many memories to cherish!

  • A minimum of 2 guests is required.
  • Please tell us children’s age when placing an order, otherwise they will be charged on-site as adults.
  • For groups departing between 12/18/2024 and 01/05/2025, an additional Banff Hotel peak season surcharge of USD$130 / CAD$160 per room will be charged (the mandatory value-added service has been bound).

Itinerary

"Vancouver Airport Transfer Information:

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) provides free shuttle service at the following times: 10:00, 12:30, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00, and 21:00. Guests must wait at the airport for other travelers and then be transferred to the hotel via bus at the specified times.

Paid private transfer from Vancouver International Airport (YVR): 24-hour paid transfer service is available.

For flights arriving between 07:00 and 23:00, the fee is CAD$100 (excluding 5% GST, approximately USD$80 including taxes) for the first two passengers, with an additional CAD$25 (excluding 5% GST, USD$20 including taxes) per extra passenger. A maximum of 4 people per booking.

For flights arriving outside the hours of 07:00–23:00, the fee is CAD$120 (excluding 5% GST, approximately USD$95 including taxes) for the first two passengers, with an additional CAD$25 (excluding 5% GST, USD$20 including taxes) per extra passenger. A maximum of 4 people per booking.

Guests who retrieve their luggage and meet with the tour guide by 12:15 PM can opt for a 3-hour Vancouver city tour for an additional $1 per person. Guests should wait in the airport lobby and the tour departs at 12:30 PM.

Vancouver City Tour Highlights: Visit Gastown, the 2010 Olympic Torch Plaza, and Canada Place, and pass through Chinatown.

Note: If the city tour was not pre-booked, guests can request to join at the airport if seats are available for an additional CAD$25 per person (excluding 5% GST, USD$20 including taxes).
Hotel check-in is available after 3:00 PM. Guests arriving early can store their luggage at the hotel reception and explore on their own.

If the guest's itinerary includes airport transfer service, it is crucial to provide accurate flight information and meet at the designated transfer point. If inaccurate information causes delays, the travel agency reserves the right to charge an additional fee for a second transfer or for extra services.

Seattle Paid Transfer Information:

The Quick Shuttle service is available from Seattle Airport (SEA), downtown Seattle (Washington State Convention Center), and Seattle Piers (Pier 66/91) to Vancouver River Rock Casino. Guests will then be seamlessly transferred to their hotel. The cost is USD$75 per person, one way.

The Quick Shuttle takes approximately 4-5 hours. Exact times and booking information will be provided after the ticket is confirmed.


Important: Once the ticket is booked, it cannot be canceled, changed, or transferred to another person.
A private direct transfer service from Seattle to Vancouver is also available. The vehicle can accommodate up to 6 passengers in a 7-seater van. The one-way fee is USD$650 per vehicle."

 
Hotel: Accent Inns Vancouver Airport; Hampton Inn by Hilton Vancouver Airport Or Similar.

Attractions

2010s Winter Olympic Cauldron, BC

As the official host venue for the 2010 winter Games, the Olympic Cauldon symbolizes the 2010 event and is relit specially in remembrance of the Games that were played at the time.

Canada Place, BC

Canada Place was opened in 1986 and ever since its emergence; it has become a national icon and the heart of activity Vancouver’s waterfront. It provides its visitors unforgettable and inspirational Canadian experiences.

Gastown, BC

A national historical site in Vancouver is known as Gastown. It is located nearby Downtown Eastside and Northeast End. It is California’s best historical location for the tourists.

Vancouver, BC

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, we will pass through the town of Merritt and head to visit the famous local "VQA" rare wine winery. Shortly after, we will head to Kelowna: the hometown of fruits in BC and take a visit to the Okanagan Lake.  Finally, we will return back to Revelstoke.

Itinerary:

Vancouver → Merritt (pass by) → Grizzli Winery+Okanagan Lake (45 mins) → Revelstoke / Salmon Arm

 

Hotel: Sandman Hotel / Days Inn / Travelodge Inn Or Hilltop Inn - Salmon Arm Or similar.


Attractions

Okanagan Lake, BC

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.

Today, we will visit the famous "Last Spike" in the Pacific Railroad Memorial Park. Join us for an epic scenic drive to Yoho National Park! We will head to Vermilion Lake where the water originates from the hot springs of the Sulphur Mountain! The color of the riverbed has become brown, making it photographic favorable region in Banff. Shortly after, we will head to Bow Falls and finally arrive at the Banff National Park!

 

Itinerary:

Revelstoke / Salmon Arm → The Last Spike (30 mins) → Yoho National Park (Drive through) → Vermillion Lake → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Banff National Park → Banff Gondola (mandatory , 60 mins) → Banff Upper Hot Spring (ticket included, 60 mins) → Banff

 

Kindly Reminder:

1. The hot spring area provides a locker (with a slight fee) for customers. Please take extra care of your valuables as you are responsible for your own belongings.

2. The hot spring area provides swimsuit and towel rental services.

3. This hot spring is a complimentary item. If you are unable to participate in the hot spring due to personal reasons or the maintenance and closure of the scenic spot, there will be no refund.

Notes: 

1. The mandatory item Banff Gondola will not be available on the following dates: November 8th (Friday), November 10th (Sunday), November 13 (Wednesday), November 15th (Friday), and the Lake Louise Cable Car will be arranged instead; for the affected schedules of WVC4, CWVC5, and CWVC6V, no replacement tour of the cable car will be arranged, and the prepayment will be refunded. The Lake Louise cable car will be closed on October 30 (Wednesday) and November 6 (Wednesday), so cable car tour cannot be arranged and the prepayment will be refunded.

2. Banff Upper Hot Spring will be closed from 10/01/2024 to 10/18/2024. During this period, guests will not be able to enjoy free hot spring experience.

Hotel: Elk + Avenue Hotel Or Irwin's Mountain Inn Or Similar.

 

Join us as we travel over to the famous Johnston Canyon! Following, we will proceed to Lake Louise, which was named after the beautiful Princess Louise of the British royal family. 

 

Itinerary:

Banff → Johnston Canyon (60 mins) → Lake Louise (60 mins) → Pass by Yoho National Park and Glacier National Park → Revelstoke / Salmon Arm

Note:

Chateau Lake Louise Lunch is not available at on the following dates: December 26 (Thursday), December 28 (Saturday), December 30 (Monday), December 31st (Tuesday), 

Hotel: Sandman Hotel / Days Inn / Travelodge Inn Or Hilltop Inn - Salmon Arm Or similar.


Attractions

Johnston Canyon, AB

The Johnston Canyon is an absolute marvel of scenic beauty and is a tourist attraction. It is located in the well-known Banff National park. The source elevation of the area is 2500m

Lake Louise, AB

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.

Today, we will depart from Revelstoke in the morning and proceed to the Kamloops which is the hometown of Ginseng. Finally, we will drive back to Vancouver.

 

Itinerary:

Revelstoke / Salmon Arm → Kamloops Sunmore Ginseng Factory (40 mins) → Drive through Fraser Valley → Vancouver

 

Hotel: Hampton Inn by Hilton Vancouver-Airport 或 Accent Inn Vancouver Airport OR Similar.


Attractions

Fraser Valley, BC

The Fraser Valley is regional district located right at the heart of the modern day British Columbia. The headquarter of the district is in the famous and beautiful city of Chilliwack.

Kamloops Ginseng Farm, BC

It is the name of a Ginseng Farm which is family owned and which is located in British Columbia which itself is a very famous province of Canada. It is very near to the Kamloops area.

Kamloops, BC

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.

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"Vancouver International Airport (YVR):

If the last day of your itinerary includes a Vancouver City Day Tour (Tour Code: VA1), it is recommended to book an international flight departing after 8:30 PM or a domestic Canadian flight departing after 7:30 PM.

If the last day of your itinerary includes a Whistler Day Tour or Salmon Viewing Day Tour (Tour Codes: WS1 or SM1), it is recommended to book an international flight departing after 9:00 PM or a domestic Canadian flight departing after 8:00 PM.

If the last day of your itinerary includes a Victoria Day Tour (Tour Code: VJ1), it is recommended to book an international flight departing after 10:30 PM or a domestic Canadian flight departing after 9:30 PM.

For guests who do not participate in any day tours on the last day, arrangements will be made to take an airport shuttle between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM to Vancouver International Airport."


Attractions

Victoria, BC

On the Vancouver Island’s Southern Tip, there is city called Victoria. It was incorporated in the year 1862. The Fisherman’s Wharf and Inner Harbor are ideal destination for tourists in Victoria.


  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


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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.  
 
 Free Airport pick up is available on this tour. The Tour Package price will not include Mandatory Tour Guide tips for Airport Pickup.

What's Excluded

 Mandatory Fee: $63 for Adults and $46 for Child  Including a Banff National Park ticket and Gondola. CAD$ 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).

 Travelers can get front seats in the first 3 rows for by paying $72 per person.  

 Rates could alter without prior 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.

 Guide will arrange meals and drinks when requested as they are not included in the package.

 A minimum of $12 service fee per passenger per day 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 driver and the tour guide.

 Such expenses as telephone services, alcoholic drinks, beverages and laundry services which are private room services.

 Services related to travel insurance.

 Other personal expenses.

Important: We never encourage customers to purchase admission packages from outside sources and try using them in this tour with discount. If they do, they must arrange transport on the same day. If you skip some attraction, you cannot do it on your own. You can sit near the bus or visit some nearby place, but you will not be allowed to sit in the bus.


Attraction Prices

Attractions Adult Child(2-11 yrs) Senior(65+ yrs)
BA Rocky Mountain 4-Day Meals, CA $142.00 $128.00 $142.00
Lunch at Chateau Lake, BC $70.00 $42.00 $70.00

  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

  • Complimentary Pickup from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) 10:00, 12:30, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 and 9:00. Passengers will wait for others to transfer to the hotel according to the bus schedule.
  • Free Cruise Pickup, Cruise Terminal, Pan Pacific Hotel Entrance at 11:30 AM.
  • Paid pick-up and drop-off service is available between 07:00 am to 11:00 pm in $95 from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) for 1 or 2 persons and $20 per additional person will be charged.

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.
  • Free Airport Drop off service is available for Vancouver International Airport (YVR) for domestic flights after 08:00 PM and international flight after 9:00 PM.
  • Free Airport Drop off service is available for Vancouver International Airport (YVR) for domestic flights after 09:30 PM and international flight after 10:30 PM.
  • Guests who do not participate on the day trip will take the shuttle bus to the airport between 07:00 to 10:00.

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

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Same Cancellation policy would apply even if the cancellation or reschedule request comes because of the COVID. We strictly follow the policy after COVID.
 
No matter the reason for the cancellation, we are forced to carry costly charges from our travel and hotel providers in the form of penalties and fees that are incurred when there is a cancellation of confirmed or pending bookings. As such, there are cancellation penalties or fees incurred.

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

Any travel service purchases indicate your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions set out herein.

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. Final hotels booked may not be same as the one mentioned on the website.

Child Rate:

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 3rd discounted: Get 3rd Ticket on special discounted rates on the purchase of 2 tickets.

Responsibility

1.We highly recommend you to provide your flight details while booking tour with us or at least send us flight details via email 3 days before your tour departure. In case of non-compliance, you will be asked to join your hotel on the first day of tour at your own expense
 
2. Please check our return timings before booking your return flights at the end of the tour. During high season (National and Summer Holidays) book your flights at least 1 hour later than the suggested time.

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.
 
7.You will be responsible for your travel documents during the tour.

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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Being a Canadian lover willing to tell you that this tour could be the right choice to seek your eyesight. A perfect combo of lovely places to enjoy time with family and friends.

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