7-Day Vancouver/Whistler to Victoria, Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park, Kamloops, Fraser Valley and Whistler City Tour (Free Airport Pickup)

Tour Code: GOL-VAN-122
Duration: 7 Day(s) / 6 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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7-Day Vancouver/Whistler to Victoria, Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park, Kamloops, Fraser Valley and Whistler City 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 :

Selected quality hotels accommodation, numerous departure dates.

Including 3 Must-Dos of the Canadian Rockies: Ice Explorer, Skywalk and Gondola

Exclusive! Free upgrade to the premium Prestige Harbourfront Resort

Exclusive! Stay at the Elk Ave Hotel in Banff, the heart of the Rockies.

Sufficient time to explore Town of Banff

Visit renowned winery and the GMP certified Ginseng factory

Visit the world famous Butchart Gardens in Victoria

  • All hotel rooms are non-smoking. Any violation will be penalized $350 and up (non-refundable
    cleaning fee)
  • The Tour Price is based on Type D–Premium Hotel.

Itinerary

Hometown - Vancouver  

★ Domestic Arrivals: pick up at Claim Belt #3 after luggage pick-up
★ International Arrivals: pick up at the “Welcome Figures” wooden statue in Arrival Hall after luggage pick-up
★ Cruise Terminal Arrivals: pick up at Pan Pacific Hotel Entrance after luggage pick-up

Bonus Complimentary City Tour (duration: approx.3.5 hrs; meet our tour guide before 13:30pm): Downtown, Stanley Park, Canada Place, Vancouver Convention Center and Olympic Cauldron, etc. Bonus Mini Ferry Ride from English Bay to Granville Island!

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OR  Hometown - Seattle- Vancouver  (surcharge applies)
Quick Shuttle service will be arranged from Seattle to Vancouver
★ Sea-Tac Airport: at 8:30AM

Tour A: Hampton Inn Vancouver Airport / Sandman Vancouver Airport or similar
Tour B: Executive Plaza Richmond (Plaza Room) / Westin Wall Centre or similar
Tour C: Sandman Vancouver City Centre / Barclay Hotel or similar
Tour D: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre or similar

Type A–Value Hotel: Tour price for Hampton Inn Vancouver Airport / Sandman Vancouver Airport or similar for Single: $1659, Double: $999, 3rd & 4th: $429.

Type B–Deluxe Hotel: Tour price for Executive Plaza Richmond (Plaza Room) / Westin Wall Centre or similar for Single: $1949, Double:$1149, 3rd & 4th: $429.

Type C–Deluxe Hotel: Tour price for Sandman Vancouver City Centre / Barclay Hotel or similar for Single: $1969, Double:$1159, 3rd & 4th: $429.

Type D–Premium Hotel: Tour price for Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre or similar  Single: $2309, Double: $1349, 3rd & 4th: $469.


Attractions

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.

Downtown, Vancouver, BC

In the British Columbia, the hotels and attractions of the downtown Vancouver show the ideal views of southern shores. From the food courts to the hotels, Downtown Vancouver is a worth watching place.

Granville Island, BC

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.

Olympic Cauldron, BC

A colossal, latest in style Olympic torch, named as Olympic Cauldron, was positioned in 2010 for special occasions like winter gaming season, above all. A fabulous backdrop with 3 mountains at its back!

Stanley Park, BC

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.

Vancouver Convention Centre, BC

Vancouver Convention Centre is the state of the art facility in British Columbia, Canada. It is listed as one of the largest convention centers in Canada. It has won many awards for its ‘green-environment’ structure.

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.

Depart by BC Ferries (adm) and capture the spectacular view en route. Passing by Chinatown, explore the Inner Harbour (optional carriage tour available). Visit the Empress Hotel, Legislative Buildings, Beacon Hill Park, Mile "0". Relax and soak up the memorable scenery at the Butchart Gardens (adm). Return to Vancouver by ferry, or by seaplane (surcharge applies).

Tour A: Hampton Inn Vancouver Airport / Sandman Vancouver Airport Or Similar.
Tour B: Executive Plaza Richmond (Plaza Room) / Westin Wall Centre Or Similar.
Tour C: Sandman Vancouver City Centre / Barclay Hotel Or Similar.
Tour D: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Or Similar.

Attractions

Beacon Hill Park, BC

Beacon Hill Park is beautifully landscaped with lakes, bridges, rock gardens and alpines. It is the best place to hike, bike, bird-watch, picnic and enjoy horse driven carriage rides.

Gondola Ride, BC

A famous skyride in British Columbia that provide breathtaking views of Mountains is called Gondola Ride. The fare of ride is quite reasonable for the tourists.

The Butchart Gardens, BC

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.

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.

Victoria Inner Harbour, BC

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.

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.

Start our journey via the trans- Canada highway; pass through Fraser valley, and head east for Kelowna, the heart of the Okanagan Valley and home to world-class vintners. At Lake Okanagan, let us listen to its legendary story and search for the lake monster “Ogopogo”. Visit one of the most renowned wineries before settling down at Salmon Arm in the evening.


Hotel: Tour A/B/C/D: Exclusive upgrade to Prestige Harbourfront Resort Or Similar.

Rockies Meal Plans (optional): L/D

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.

Lake Okanagan, BC

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.

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.

Salmon Arm, BC

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.

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.

Arrive at Canada’s oldest National Park - Banff via Rogers Pass, Yoho National Park and Spiral Tunnel. An eye-opening Gondola Ride (adm) will captivate you with the majestic views of the Rocky Mountains. Passing by Vermilion Lakes, visit Bow Falls. Stroll along Banff Avenue where you will find art galleries and boutiques shops.


Hotel: Tour A/B/C/D: Elk Ave Hotel Or Similar.

Rockies Meal Plans (optional): L/D


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.

Go on an adventure ride in a gondola cabin atop Sulphur Mountain to get the most stunning view of 6 mountain ranges and see the cave of Hot Springs.

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.

Canadian Rockies, BC

The Rocky Mountains stretch all the way from North America to Canada. Mount Robson is the highest mountain situated in the Canadian Rockies. Its terrain seems like a rug that is pushed on a hardwood floor.

Last Spike, BC

Last Spike or Canadian Pacific Railway was actually the final driven spike into the Canadian pacific Railway. The event was held in November 7th, 1885.

Salmon Arm, BC

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.

After passing by the Castle Mountain, explore Lake Louise, with the combination of unspoiled wilderness, beautiful chateau, and snow-capped mountains. Driving along world's most spectacular road - Icefields Parkway. Passing by Bow Lake and Crowfoot Glacier, start glacier adventure to the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park includes Ice Explorer (adm) and Skywalk (adm). Overnight in Golden.


Hotel: Tour A/B/C/D: Prestige Golden/Best Western Golden Or Similar.

Rockies Meal Plans (optional): L/D


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.

Glacier Skywalk, BC

A scenic transfer by coach from Columbia gives a memorable experience of viewing Glacier Park and Lake. This journey through coach is also called Skywalk.

Jasper National Park, AB

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.

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.

Vernon, BC

The Southern Interior Region of British Columbia has a famous city known as Vernon. It is a small city with merely 40,000 people (in 2013). The humid continental climate make it ideal tour destination in winter.

Proceed to Eagle Pass and visit the Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Head west to Kamloops, a city with over 2000 hours of sunshine each year. Visit the only GMP certified Ginseng factory. Return to Vancouver by late afternoon.

Tour A: Hampton Inn Vancouver Airport / Sandman Vancouver Airport or similar
Tour B: Executive Plaza Richmond (Plaza Room) / Westin Wall Centre or similar
Tour C: Sandman Vancouver City Centre / Barclay Hotel or similar
Tour D: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre or similar
Rockies Meal Plans (optional): L/D

Attractions

Ginseng Factory, BC

In the center of British Columbia, there is a notable tour destination called Ginseng Factory. Every year, hundreds of thousands of tourists visit this place to see the manufacturing process of many products.

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.

Last Spike, BC

Last Spike or Canadian Pacific Railway was actually the final driven spike into the Canadian pacific Railway. The event was held in November 7th, 1885.

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.

Enjoy a free day or join the bonus Vancouver Outlet Shopping (limited to guests with at least half free day in Vancouver and depart after 3:00pm). Transfer to Vancouver Airport afterwards.


Attractions

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.


  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)

  All tours are carried out in air conditioned bus. We may also use a minivan depending on the number of people booking the tour.

  A tour Guide will be with you throughout the Tour.​

  Tour package price includes all the taxes.


What's Excluded

 Vancouver Arrival Transfer: $4/person; Mini City Tour: $6/person; YVR Departure Transfer: $2/person.

 Vancouver Mini City Tour: $6/person, Vancouver Full Day Tour, $15/person will be charged.

 It is possible for rates to change without notice.

 Cash payments of admission fee for Optional Activities would be made to the guide. 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.

  Minimum service charges for the driver and the guide will be $15 per person per day.

  Telephone services, laundry services, Alcoholic drinks and beverages are private room charges.

  Travel insurance.

  Additional personal expenditure.

Note: Customers are encouraged not to buy admission packages outside and use them in this discounted tour. In case they do, transport need to be arranged the same day.


  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

  • Kindly book your flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) from 9:00AM to 9:00PM.
  • Free Airport service is available for Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) after 8:30AM.

Return Location

  • Kindly book your return flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) after 3:00PM.

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

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 

Over 32 days prior to departure date - handling charge $50 per person

⇒  24-31 days or more prior to departure - 70% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

⇒  16-23 days prior to departure - 50% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

⇒  15 days prior to departure – 100% tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

There is no refund for unused features. You forfeit the entire payment when you are a no-show on the departure date 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 wish to reschedule your tour (change the departure date or choose a different tour) then a reschedule fees may be applied. A reschedule fees of $25 or 6% (which one is higher) will be applied. Please note that all reschedule requests should be made before 5 days of tour departure. Requests made after the mentioned duration shall not be entertained.​

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. A service charge of $40 per room per night will be added if you opt to stay at a specific hotel
Please bring Visa/MasterCard for the hotel's incidental deposits.

12. Limited to one medium-sized suitcase and one carry-on luggage per person. Any additional luggage
maybe charge of $35 per piece.

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.

Triple / Quad are to be shared with 2 beds; child (under 12 yrs) shares bed with adults and is charged with tour fare

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.

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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