6-Day Vancouver to Victoria, Banff National Park, Columbia Icefield and Jasper National Park Tour (Free Airport Pickup)

Tour Code: GOL-VAN-245
Duration: 6 Day(s) / 5 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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6-Day Vancouver to Victoria, Banff National Park, Columbia Icefield and Jasper National Park Tour (Free Airport Pickup)
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Overview

Experience: UNESCO, Family

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

Tour Guide:Chinese, English


Available Days :

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun

Highlights :

Explore the great wonders of the Kamloops Sunmore Ginseng Factory.

Visit the Last Spike and Bow Falls.

Explore the great Glacier National Park and all that it has to offer.

Visit the Columbia Ice Icefield and take a ride on the Banff Gondola.

Experience the beauty of nature and take a look at the Hoodoos. 

  • If the order includes children, please make sure to note and inform them of their age in advance when booking the itinerary, otherwise fees will be charged on-site according to adult standards.
 

Itinerary

Airport Pick-up Information:

1. Complimentary airport pick-up services will be provided at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) at: 10:00, 12:30, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21:00. We please ask that you patiently wait for other passengers to arrive at the airport before transferring to the hotel. The wait time may vary and depends on the bus schedule.

2. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) paid pick-up and drop-off services: For flights arriving between 07:00-23:00, the first two passengers will be charged $100 (USD$80), and each additional guest after that will be charged $25 (USD$20). Please be aware that there is a maximum of four people per order.
3. For all guests who collect luggage and meet with the guide before 12:15, you may pay $1 to participate in the 3-hour Vancouver tour. Please patiently wait in the airport lobby and we will depart from the airport at 12:30.

Vancouver tour itinerary: Gastown → 2010 Winter Olympics Torch Plaza → Canada Place, via Chinatown.

 

Special Notes:

1) If the guests who want to participate in the Vancouver tour does not choose this activity when they reserve our product, they are allowed to get on the bus when there are free seats and they will be charged US$25 per person.

4. The check-in time for the hotel is 15:00, customers arriving in advance can drop off their luggage at the front desk and arrange their own itinerary.

5. If pick-up service is included in the guest's itinerary, please be sure to provide accurate flight information and arrival times at the designated pick-up location. If there is any inaccurate information provided or an airport pick-up mistake, the travel agency reserves the right to provide second transfer services or charge additional airport pick-up fees.

Vancouver Arrival Domestic flight arrival At Claim Belt #3
International flight arrival Arriving Hall Information Center
Cruise Terminal

Pan Pacific Hotel Entrance, free pick-up time is provided at 11:30

Guests who choose this pick-up point have to pay additional $1.00 per person to participate in 3-hour Vancouver tour.

 

Seattle paid pick-up information:

1. Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, we provide a pick-up service from the Seattle City Vancouver team hotel. The price is $55 per person one-way, and the pick-up location and time are: 13:30, 400 Broad St, Seat, WA 98109, Seattle Space Needle Square (this itinerary needs to be grouped with other Seattle returning guests. The arrival time in Vancouver is approximately after 9pm. Guests who mind, please do not choose).

2. Quick Shuttle between Seattle Airport and Vancouver hotel: You may book a Quick Shuttle from the Seattle Airport (SEA), Seattle downtown (Seattle-Washington State Convention Center), Seattle-Pier 66/91 to the Vancouver hotel (Richmond- River Rock Casino), and we will arrange the vehicle to pick up guests from Richmond- River Rock Casino to our group’s hotel. 

Quick Shuttle price: one-way USD$75/person.

The ride time is approximately 4-5 hours. The actual ticket information should come before the specific information is placed in the order. You can check out more information about taking the Quick Shuttle.

*Please be advised, this fare is 100% non-refundable, non-changeable, and non-transferable.

3. Seattle-Vancouver round-trip chartered service: 7-person Van, with a maximum of 6 people; one-way USD$650/van.

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

In the morning, we will first head to the Hope Town, and then 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 pass by the Okanagan Lake. Following, we will visit the famous local Vernon Planet Bee Honey Farm. Finally, we will return back to Revelstoke.

 

Itinerary:

Vancouver → Hope Town (30 min) → Merritt Town (via) → Kelowna → Ice Wine Distillery (45 min) → Water Monster Lake (via) → Grizzly Town / Salmon Bay

Hotel: Hilltop Inn Salmon Arm; Comfort Inn & Suites Salmon Arm; Sandman Hotel Revelstoke Or similar.
 

Attractions

Kelowna, BC

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.

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 famous Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park. Following, join us for an epic scenic drive to Yoho National Park! Shortly after, we will head to the Banff National Park! First, we will have a nice lunch at your own expense, and we will go to the Louise Lake to enjoy the beautiful scenic views of Louise Lake. Next, we will take the Banff Gondola to have a panoramic view of Banff. Following, we will take a visit to the beautiful Moraine Lake. Then we will go to see the famous Bow Falls. Finally join us and relax yourself in Banff Town! 

 

Itinerary:

Revelstoke / Salmon Arm → Glacier National Park (Pass-by) → Yoho National Park (Pass-by) → Banff National Park → Lake Louise (120 mins, including lunch time and sightseeing time)→ Moraine Lake (15 mins) → Banff Gondola (60 mins) → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Banff Town (60 mins)

 

Special Note:
1. The opening time of Moraine Lake is from June to mid-October. If it is not open during the tour, the scenic spot will be cancelled, and the tour time of Louise Lake will be increased accordingly.

2. Due to the operation and maintenance of the Banff Gondola, the dates departing from 06/10/2024 (Monday) and 08/26/2024 (Monday) will be changed to the Louise Lake cable car. Other itineraries on that day will not be adjusted, and the group fee will remain unchanged.
The package groups and departure dates involved are as follows:
06/10/2024 (Monday), 08/26/2024 (Monday): VCR3, VCR5
06/09/2024 (Sunday), 08/25/2024 (Sunday): BAA5/BAB5, BAA6/BAB6 Package A, BAA7/BAB7 Package A, BAA8/BAB8 Package A, YVCR4, YVCR6
06/08/2024 (Saturday), 08/24/2024 (Saturday): BAA6/BAB6 Package B, BAA7/BAB7 Package D, BAA8/BAB8 Package B
06/07/2024 (Friday), 08/23/2024 (Friday): BAAV7/BABV7 Package B, BAAV8/BABV8 Package B

Hotel: Irwin's Mountain Inn / Red Carpet Inn Or Similar.


Attractions

Banff Gondola, AB

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, AB

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.

Banff Town, AB

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.

Bow Falls, AB

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.

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.

Moraine Lake, AB

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.

Today, you will start the free travel mode of Banff town, you can roam the town freely, walk into any boutique, you can find local souvenirs or delicious snacks, or participate in our carefully prepared various Activities at their own expense. Optional activities do not include transportation and tour guide services, and guests are responsible for their own transportation expenses. It is recommended to book activities before leaving the group.

Optional activities recommended:

  • Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Itinerary: Free activity in Banff Optional activities recommended:
  • 1. Walk around the Cave and Basin National Historic Site (ticket not included) to learn about the history of the Banff National Park and explore the process of the historical site that changed history. It has 13,000 years of history and cultural sentiments, so take your time to feel its internal vibrant power.
  • 2. Enjoy an English afternoon tea at the world heritage site Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (BSH afternoon Tea), with Bow Valley as the background, and enjoy the food and scenery. (Experience time: about 1.5 hours)
  • 3. Take an off-the-beaten-path and punch in the Hollywood blockbuster "The Revenant" filming location at Lake Minnewanka, take a boat tour to find the beautiful scenery in the tourism bureau's promotional film; take bus #6 from Banff town to the boarding point. (Experience time: about 2-2.5 hours, of which the boat tour is about 1 hour)
  • 4. Participate in the Bow River Rafting (Hoodoos Boat Tour), and the scenery will pass by like a movie. (Activity time: about 1 hour)
  • 5. Take a vintage sightseeing car to start the Banff legend tour and start the journey in a special way. (Activity time: about 1 hour)

Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday Itinerary:

Banff → Crowfoot Glacier (view from afar) → Bow Lake (30 minutes) → Peyto Lake (20 minutes) → Icefields Parkway (passing) → Icefield Centre lunch (optional, 60 minutes) → Ice Explorer & Skywalk (150 minutes) → Athabasca Falls (30 minutes) → Jasper

Special Notes: 1. If Peyto Lake is closed due to maintenance, weather, etc., the itinerary will go to Waterflow Lake. Hotel: Athabasca Hotel or Maligne Lodge Jasper or Tonquin Inn or Lobstick Lodge or Marmot Lodge or equivalent.E7

 

Hotel: Aspen Lodge/ Rundlestone Lodge or Similar.


Attractions

Athabasca Falls, AB

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.

Banff Town, AB

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.

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.

We will head to visit Bow Lake. Along the way, you can overlook the Crowfoot Glacier. You can take a visit to the Num-Ti-Jah Inn and learn about the story of legendary of guide Jimmy Thompson. Following, we will head to the Peyto Lake. It is a maple-leaf-shaped lake, just like a blue ribbon inlaid in the Rocky Mountain valley. Then we will drive along No. 93 Icefield Avenue to Columbia Glacier. You may choose to take a snowmobile and experience the temperature of glacier aged over hundreds of years. You may also step on the 280-meter-high Skywalk to have a panoramic view of the Sunwapta Valley. Finally, we will go to Athabasca Falls with a drop of 23 meters. We will drive to the hotel in Jasper town to stay overnight.

Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Itinerary: 

Banff → Crowfoot Glacier (view from afar) → Bow Lake (30 minutes) → Peyto Lake (20 minutes) → Icefields Parkway (passing) → Icefield Centre lunch (optional, 60 minutes) → Ice Explorer & Skywalk (150 minutes) → Athabasca Falls (30 minutes) → Jasper

Special Notes:

1. If Peyto Lake is closed due to maintenance, weather, etc., the itinerary will go to Waterflow Lake. Hotel: Athabasca Hotel or Maligne Lodge Jasper or Tonquin Inn or Lobstick Lodge or Marmot Lodge or equivalent.

Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday Itinerary:

Jasper → Medicine Lake (passing) → Maligne Lake (optional boat tour, 90 minutes) → Maligne Canyon (30 minutes) → Lunch (self-paid, optional buffet at Maligne Canyon Wildfire Restaurant, 60 minutes) → Athabasca Falls → Banff → Calgary

Special Notes:

1. If the Maligne Lake boat tour is unavailable due to season or weather, the itinerary will be replaced with Pyramid Lake and Patricia Lake. 

Hotel: Aspen Lodge/ Rundlestone Lodge Or similar.


Attractions

Athabasca Falls, AB

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.

Icefield, AB

The largest icefield in the North America’s Rocky Mountains is known as Icefield. It has an elevation of 3000 meters and based on area of 325 kilometers square.

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.

Today, we will drive to the second largest glacial lake in the world Maligne Lake, and we will pass through the Medicine Lake along the way. You may take a lake cruise on the Maligne Lake at your own expense. Then, we will head to visit the longest and deepest in the Rocky Mountains-Maligne Canyon. After lunch, we will drive back to Calgary.

"Monday, Wednesday and Saturday schedule:
Jasper → Witch Medicine Lake (via) → Lake Marin (optional boat ride, 90 minutes) → Marin Canyon (30 minutes) → Lunch (on your own, optional Marin Canyon Wilderness Restaurant buffet, 60 minutes) → Crossroads → Banff → Calgary


Special Notes:
If Lake Marlene cruise is not open due to season or weather, the trip will be replaced by Pyramid Lake and Lake Patricia.

Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday itinerary: (Free time in Banff)
Self-guided activity recommendation:

  • Take a walk through the Cave and Basin National Historic Site (admission on your own) to learn about the history associated with the birth of Banff National Park and explore the process of altering the historic site. With 13,000 years of history and humanity steeped in this place, take a moment to feel its inner strength flourish.
  • Enjoy a BSH afternoon tea at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, a World Heritage Site, with the Bow River Valley as a backdrop and a view of the food. (Duration: approximately 1.5 hours)
  • Go off the beaten path and visit Lake Minnewanka, the setting for the Hollywood blockbuster ""The Wild Bunch"", and take a cruise on Lake Minnewanka to find the stunning scenery featured in the Tourism Board's promotional video; take bus #6 from Banff Township to the boarding point free of charge. (Duration of experience: approximately 2-2.5 hours, of which the cruise is approximately 1 hour)
  • Join the Bow River Rafting (Hoodoos Boat Tour), where blockbuster scenery passes by like a movie. (Activity time: approx. 1 hour)
  • Take a ride on a vintage tour bus and start the legendary Banff journey in a special format with a sense of the times. (Duration: approximately 1 hour)"

Attractions

Banff National Park, AB

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.

Jasper Town, AB

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.


  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: $156 for Adult & Senior and $101 for Child Included: Banff Gondola + Ice Field Snowmobile + Skywalk + National Park Tickets.

 Meals: $195 for Adults and $149 for Child Includes 3 breakfasts, 3 lunch and 1 dinner. Please select a food package upon booking the itinerary. Any further additions during the tour will be determined according to the actual.

 Rates may alter without prior notification.

 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. You can pay it in cash to Tour guide and bus driver. These 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 a 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)
BSH afternoon Tea, BC $118.00 $118.00 $118.00
Hoodoos Boat Tour, BC $59.00 $26.00 $59.00
Lake Minnewanka Cruise, AB $52.00 $33.00 $52.00
Legendary Banff, BA $37.00 $25.00 $37.00
Maligne Lake Cruise, AB $69.00 $45.00 $69.00

  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

  • Free Cruise Pickup, Cruise Terminal, Pan Pacific Hotel Entrance at 11:30 AM.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Seattle paid airport pick-up
    (+$110/person will be charged for selecting this location)

Return Location

  • 545 Banff Ave #1B5(Canalta Lodge), Banff, AB T1L 1B5, CA
  • 1316 33rd St NE, (Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza), Calgary AB T2A 6B6, CA
  • 209 4th Ave SE, (Delta Calgary Downtown), Calgary AB T2G 0C6, CA
  • Kindly book your return flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) after 9:30PM.

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

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 

⇒  More than 32 days prior to the departure date, a service charge of CAD$25 per person will be fully refunded.

⇒  16 to 31 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

⇒  Within 15 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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