7-Day Seattle to Vancouver, Kamloops, Valemount, Banff, Kelowna, Stanley Park, Spahats Falls and Maligne Lake Cruise Tour
Tour Code: GOL-SEA-226
Duration: 7 Day(s) / 6 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
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun & Special date
Explore the key tourist destination at Gastown Steam Clock.
Explore Canada Place and Stanley Park.
Discover FlyOver Canada which is a famous tourist attraction.
One-stop check-in for world-class national parks, with a variety of natural landscapes at your fingertips!
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 Elf Island!
Maligne Lake, Peyto Lake, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Lake Monster, appreciate the charm of famous lakes in one stop!
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!
- Minimum of 2 guests is required to be operated.
- If the order includes children, please be sure to inform the children's age in advance when booking the trip, otherwise the mandatory items will be charged on site according to adult standards
- A peak season surcharge of USD$48.00 / CAD$60.00 per room per night applies to stays at Vancouver hotels for departures between June and August (CAD$ price exclude 5%GST tax).
Itinerary
Today we will depart from Seattle and head to Vancouver, the major political, economic, cultural, tourist and transportation center in western Canada. Vancouver has a pleasant climate, diverse culture and high standard of living, and has been rated as one of the most livable cities in the world by the United Nations Human Settlements Program for many years.
Itinerary:
Seattle → Vancouver → Stanley Park (60 mins) → Chinatown (pass by) → Canada Place (60 mins, you can participate in the FlyOver Canada 4D experience for 30 minutes at your own expense) → Gastown Steam Clock (20 mins) → Granville Island (60 mins)
Hotel: Accent Inns Vancouver Airport; Hampton Inn by Hilton Vancouver-Airport OR Similar
Attractions
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.
Granville Island is essentially a peninsula and is a very famous shopping area, it is located in Vancouver Canada. The area was once an industrial area but now is a famous tourism sight.
Stanley Park in British Colombia, Canada is a clear mirror of natural beauty. Its immense size, mesmerizing watery attraction among green beauty has heart-winning appeal to even least sensitive souls.
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.
This morning, we'll board the BC Ferries and depart for Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. Aboard this luxurious, well-appointed ferry, you'll enjoy a delicious meal while admiring the scenery of the Strait and the islands along the way from the observation deck. You'll visit Canada's oldest Chinatown and trace the footsteps of Canada's first Chinese laborers. Then, we'll explore Victoria's picturesque Inner Harbour and visit the Highway 1 kilometer zero monument. Afterward, we'll return to Vancouver.
Itinerary:
Vancouver → BC Ferry（Mandatory, 90 mins）→ The Butchart Gardens（Mandatory, 60 mins）→ Chinatown（Pass by）→ Victoria Inner Harbour（45 mins）→ Victoria Mile Zero Monument（10 minutes）→ BC Ferry（Mandatory, 90 mins）→ Vancouver
Butchart Gardens is closed from January 01/19/2026-02/01/2026 Itinerary:
Vancouver → BC Ferry（Mandatory, 90 mins）→ Butterfly Gardens（Mandatory, 60 mins）→ Chinatown（Pass by）→ Victoria Inner Harbour（45 mins）→ Victoria Mile Zero Monument（10 minutes）→ BC Ferry（Mandatory, 90 mins）→ Vancouver
Hotel：Accent Inns Vancouver Airport; Hampton Inn by Hilton Vancouver Airport OR Similar
Attractions
The colorful Butchart Gardens cover the area of 22 hectors. They present soul-sapping scenery of nature in its bloom and different kinds of entertainment and eateries to the visitors.
British Columbia’s Capital city has an ideal place for tourist called Victoria Inner Harbor. There are amazing restaurants, cafes and attractive paths for day/night walks are available at this location.
Departing Vancouver this morning, we'll drive along the scenic Fraser Valley Highway to Hope, the gold rush town featured in Sylvester Stallone's film "Rambo," a must-see for prospectors. We'll then travel to Kamloops, a semi-desert city renowned for its ginseng production. We'll visit a ginseng plantation and processing facility to learn about ginseng cultivation and its therapeutic benefits, and even have the opportunity to sample authentic ginseng tea. We'll then proceed to Separate Falls. While not as picturesque as Huangguoshu Falls or as majestic as Niagara Falls, it remains a natural wonder, shaped by over 400,000 years of glacial and volcanic activity. We'll spend the night in Valemount.
Itinerary:
Vancouver → Hope (30 mins) → Kamloops → Kamloops Ginseng Factory (45 mins) → Spahats Falls (30 mins) → Valemount
Hotel: Valemount Vacation Inn OR Similar.
Attractions
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.
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.
Depart from Valemount in the morning and enter Mount Robson Provincial Park. As British Columbia's oldest provincial park, Mount Robson is not only a UNESCO World Heritage site, but also the starting point of the Fraser River's 1,368-kilometer journey to the Pacific Ocean. Then enter the town of Jasper and experience the unique charm of this town located in the national park. Next we will take a cruise on Maligne Lake, the world's second largest glacial lake and the only lake in the Rocky Mountains that is open to motor boats. After the tour, return to the hotel to rest.
Itinerary:
Valemount → Mount Robson Provincial Park (30 mins) → Town of Jasper (30 mins) → Maligne Lake Cruise (Optional, 90 mins) → Hotel
CAD$ price exclude 5%GST tax. Maligne Lake is short of resources. It is highly recommended that you pay in advance to ensure the cruise resources. Resource inventory is limited, first come first served! Please understand that once the resource reservation is successful, it cannot be canceled or rescheduled.
Hotel：Tonquin Inn; Chateau Jasper OR Similar
Due to the limited hotel resources in the Jasper area, it is not possible to specify the room type. The hotel will randomly arrange a double or twin room based on the room availability on that day. Thank you for your understanding!
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.
Due to the limited hotel resources 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!
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.
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.
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.
After setting off in the morning, we will head to Kelowna, the fruit capital of British Columbia, to swim in the Lake Monster and look for the lake monster "Ogopogo" in Indian mythology. Then we will visit the famous "VQA" precious winery, taste red and white wines and buy the world-famous Canadian ice wine. Then take the bus back to Vancouver.
Itinerary:
Revelstoke/Salmon Arm → Kelowna → Okanagan Lake(30 mins)→ Grizzli Winery/Summer Hill Winery (45 mins) → Vancouver → Seattle
Attractions
Kelowna Okanagan Valley is a valley that is located in the province of British Columbia in Canada. The region or are has an approximate population of 341,818.
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.
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.
Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities and the handicapped who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. Tour Operator do not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval."
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: $235 for Adults & Seniors and $155 for Children. Includes: Banff Gondola + Ice Explorer + Glacier Glass Bridge + Moraine Lake Concession Fee + National Park Ticket. Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
Mandatory Fee: $60 for Adults & Seniors and $49 for Children. This Includes a BC Ferry and ticket for the Butchart Gardens. CAD$ price exclude 5%GST tax.
Travelers can get front seats in the first 3 rows for 5-days by paying $85 per person.
Air ticket, ferry, and shuttle transfer in some attraction area/national parks.
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.
Telephone services, laundry services, Alcoholic drinks, and beverages are private room charges.
Travel insurance.
Additional personal expenditure.
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.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlyOver Canada, BC | $29.00 | $22.00 | $29.00 |
| JS Rocky Mountain 5-Day Meals, BC | $158.00 | $138.00 | $158.00 |
| Maligne Lake Cruise (JS), CA | $83.00 | $53.00 | $83.00 |
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.
Regarding optional activities, no city pass allowed. Some attractions are mandatory. Each customer has to take part in them and pay for them in cash.
Departure Location
Departure Location
Return Location
- Free Drop-off service is available from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) 3211 Grant McConachie Wy, Richmond, BC V7B 0A4, Canada. For more detail see the last day Itinerary.
- 1000 4th Ave (Seattle Public Library-Central Library) Seattle, WA 98104
- 616 6th Ave S (Seattle Chinatown) Seattle, WA 98104
- 16038 W Valley Hwy, (Courtyard By Marriott Seattle Sea-Tac Are) Tukwila, WA 98188
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 areas 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.
Reservation, Booking & Redemption
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You are advised to carefully read through and understand these Terms & Conditions before making your booking.
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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. Offer is valid only for 3 travelers sharing the same room.
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. Offer valid for 4 travelers sharing the same 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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