7-Day Vancouver to Maligne Lake, Columbia Glacier, Moraine Lake, Spahats Falls, Free Day and Jasper National Park Tour (Free Airport Pickup)
Tour Code: GOL-VAN-308A
Duration: 7 Day(s) / 6 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
Tue,Fri (2025-06-24 To 2025-08-05) | (2025-08-06 To 2025-09-26) | 2025-07-06 | 2025-08-03 | 2025-09-16
Check in at the world-class national park in one stop, and enjoy a variety of natural landscapes!
Specially arrange a one-night stay at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise next to Lake Louise to experience the scenery of Lake Louise in all aspects!
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!
Take Icefield Snowmobile and Icefield Skywalk to visit the Columbia Icefield and start your icefield adventure!
Free creative refrigerator magnets, and bottled drinking water!
- 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.
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: Grand Park Hotel Vancouver Airport, Ascend Hotel Collection OR Similar.
Depart from Vancouver in the morning and drive along the scenic Fraser Valley Highway all the way to the gold rush town—Hope Town. Then, we will head to visit the Kamloops which is the hometown of Ginseng. Follow us to visit the American ginseng planting and processing factory to learn about the cultivation and therapeutic effects of American ginseng, and have the opportunity to taste authentic American ginseng tea. Then we went to Spahats Falls. Although it is not as beautiful as Huangguoshu Falls or as spectacular as Niagara Falls, it is a geographical wonder left after more than 400,000 years of glacier and volcano baptism. Overnight 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 (90 mins) → Hotel
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.
The first stop of today's journey will be to Jasper National Park, one of Canada's famous alpine national parks and the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. It has beautiful scenery and environment, with many kinds of wild animals and plants growing there, and it is also a world heritage site. Then we entered the Rocky Mountain National Park and arrived at Athabasca Falls. Although it is not the highest waterfall in the Rocky Mountains, the exchange of large and small rivers makes it one of the most powerful and spectacular waterfalls. Continue along the Icefields Parkway to Columbia Glacier. You can take a giant snowmobile to the 300-meter-deep Athabasca Glacier and personally experience the remains of the Second Ice Age. Then visit the Icefield Skywalk, stroll on the 280-meter-high glass bridge, and appreciate the world's most unique ecosystem up close.Afterwards, we will head to Peyto Lake, where the water of this glacial lake appears to be a color similar to "Tiffany blue" due to the minerals deposited at the bottom of the lake. This bright and shining lake like a gem lies quietly surrounded by mountains, which will definitely give you the ultimate viewing experience! Arrive in the Fairmont Château Lake Louise 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) → Fairmont Château Lake Louise
Hotel: Fairmont Château Lake Louise 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.
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.
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, situated in Banff National Park, is a lovable resort. The mountain views, lake scenery, free WiFi, clean and well-managed rooms and professional environment of the resort attract visitors in a great number.
Wake up to the first rays of the morning sun over Lake Louise at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. You can enjoy breakfast at the hotel, which will give you a rich taste experience while enjoying the beautiful scenery. After a hearty breakfast, you can choose to leisurely enjoy the hotel's first-class facilities, or you can join the Teahouse hike or boating on Lake Louise at your own expense to experience the dynamic beauty of nature. At noon, you can still enjoy lunch at your own expense in the restaurant of the Lake Louise Chateau Hotel and experience the tranquility and beauty of Lake Louise, which is known as the "Rocky Mountain Sapphire". After lunch, we will visit Moraine Lake, another glacial lake in Banff, with its calm waters and rippling blue waves.
Itinerary:
Breakfast at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (45 mins) → Free activities in and around the hotel (4hours, optional Chateau Lake Louise Lunch) → Moraine Lake (30 mins) → Revelstoke/Salmon Arm
Special Notes:
Moraine Lake is open from June to mid-October; if it is not open by then, it will be cancelled and the tour time of Lake Louise will be increased accordingly.
Hotel: Comfort Inn & Suites Salmon Arm; Sandman Hotel Revelstoke; Hilltop Inn Salmon Arm OR Similar.
Attractions
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
Hotel: Grand Park Hotel Vancouver Airport, Ascend Hotel Collection OR Similar.
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.
It is actually a lake located in British Columbia, more precisely in the Okanagan valley. According to the statistics the width of the lake is 5km and the length is 135 km. The superficial area of the lake is 348 km.
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.
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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 is inclusive of hotel accommodation. Tour package price includes all the taxes. 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: $148 for adults & Seniors $104 for Child: Icefield Snowmobile + Icefield Skywalk + Moraine Lake Concession Fee + National Park Ticket. CAD price exclude 5%GST tax.
Meals: $158 for adults & Seniors $138 for Child: 7 meals in total, including: 2 breakfasts + 3 lunches + 2 dinners. JS5 Day 1: Lunch + Dinner JS5 Day 2: Breakfast + Lunch JS5 Day 4: Dinner JS5 Day 5: Breakfast + Lunch CAD price exclude 5%GST tax.
Meals at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise: $158 for adults & Seniors $80 for Child: Includes: Three-course French dinner + Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Please inform us the main course choice of the dinner (choose one from beef or fish or vegetarian, if not informed in advance, beef will be selected as the main course.) when ordering the itinerary. Once the resource is booked, it cannot be canceled or changed within 7 days before the departure of the group and during the departure of the group. Canadian dollar prices do not include federal service tax 5% GST.
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. 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.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JS Rocky Mountain 5-Day Meals, BC | $158.00 | $138.00 | $158.00 |
| Lake Louise Lunch, CA | $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
Return Location
- Surcharge airport Drop off is available from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport SEA (for domestic) after 4:30 PM and (for international flights) after 5:30 PM.
- If you choose VA1 Kindly book return flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) for domestic flights after 07:30 PM & international flight after 8:30 PM
- If you choose SM1 Kindly book return flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) for domestic flights after 8:00 PM & international flight after 9:00 PM
- If you choose VJ1 Kindly book return flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) for domestic flights after 09:30 PM & international flight after 10:30 PM
- If you choose (WWH) book return flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) for domestic flights after 05:00 PM & international flight after 4:00 PM.
- Guests who are not participating in day trip will be arranged to take the airport shuttle bus to Vancouver Airport between 7:00 -10:00PM.
Important Notes
Arrive at departure location 10 to 15 minutes before the mentioned time to make sure you catch the bus on time. If in case you are late, the bus will not wait for you at the location and ultimately you will miss the entire tour (no refund in this case).
Return time on the website is just an estimation. Expect some variation always. Time may change depending on traffic and weather situations
There is a possibility that tour operator may use a shuttle to drop you off at the return location. It usually happens in the case of multiple return locations.
You can leave the tour at any place only after signing a Tour Departure Form for leaving the tour early.
Please note that price will stay the same even if you leave the tour early.
If you have booked a pre-tour hotel stay, then you will have to arrange your own transport from hotel to departure location.
If you have booked extra night hotel after the tour, then you will arrange transport from drop off point to hotel.
On West Coast tours some bus operators have a lot of departure locations. A slow start is expected on these tours.
Policies
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Determination of the time of cancellation will be done when the notice is received and confirmed by our office. You must make any notice of cancellation directly to GoldenBusTours by email or webmail at the Contact Us section.
Cancellation charges
⇒ 30 days or more prior to departure, CAD$25 of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ 15 to 29 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ Within 16 days prior to departure, 100% tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
There is no refund for unused features. You forfeit the entire payment when you are a no-show on the departure date and unable to join the tour for any reason including COVID.
An add-on fee of 6% for handling fees is charged in addition to the above penalties. No matter what the reason for cancellation is, the processing fee will be deducted on each refund.
In order for there not to be a cancellation, a minimum number of participants are required. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip although every effort is made by us to ensure that normal operations are maintained. We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure with respect to operating requirements or circumstances beyond control. In case a cancellation is made at any given moment in time before departure, our only liability as GoldenBusTours will be to refund you the amount we received for the booking of the tour. We will try our best to re-book the same or similar tour if the future travel plan suits you. We are not responsible for any cancellation penalties that may have been incurred on any other travel arrangements like separate purchase of air tickets, visa cost, taxi fare etc. We are not liable for any other travel arrangements that have been affected as a result of the cancellations.
Note: More than 30 days after the completion of the tour, we cannot grant any refunds. Each Cancellation Request must be received in writing by email.
Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection, COVID or any other serious issue. If you reschedule a tour and later decide to cancel it then cancellation charges will be applicable to the original departure date and not to the rescheduled one.
Reservation, Booking & Redemption
Terms & Conditions
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 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
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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