8-Day Vancouver to Kamloops, Jasper, Banff, Calgary, Lethbridge, Ellensburg, Leavenworth, The 50,000 Silver Dollar, Yellowstone National Park, Lake Louise and Seattle Premium Outlets Tour
Tour Code: GOL-VAN-294
Duration: 8 Day(s) / 7 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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Destination
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Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
Special Dates
Take the VIA Rail Canada, set out from Vancouver, climb the mountains to Jasper, and experience the beauty of the Rocky Mountains.
Welcome to Canada’s first national park at Banff national park!
Enjoy an in-depth look at the Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, a picture-perfect mountain town and village and so much more!
Explore the abundant wildlife and all the amazing views along the scenic drives to Banff National Park.
Take an in-depth tour of Yellowstone National Park and explore all the classic scenic spots there!
Punch in Funko headquarters, all kinds of theme series and limited-edition games are played at once, and the experience of surprise blind boxes and DIY dolls cannot be missed!
Go to shopping center for free shopping!
- 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 as adults on-site.
Itinerary
In the afternoon, we will go to the Vancouver Station and board the VIA Rail Canada. We will pass through Kamloops, covering about 800 kilometers of magnificent mountains and rivers, allowing you to enjoy the scenery. We will also be staying overnight on the VIA Rail Canada.
Itinerary:
Vancouver → VIA Rail Canada → Kamloops
Jasper Station: 1150 Station St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7
Meals: On your own expense
Special Note:
1. The itinerary is not accompanied by a tour guide, please go to Vancouver Station by yourself;
2. The departure time is based on the departure time on the train ticket.
3. There is no tour guide on the train, and guests need to communicate in English by themselves.
Hotel: Overnight on the VIA Rail Canada Or Similar.
Today, the train will arrive at Jasper Station at 10:00AM. After arriving at the station, we will go to the hotel to check in (the hotel usually checks in at 15:00PM. If the room is not ready in advance, luggage can be left in the hotel for free and you can move around freely), or participate in our carefully prepared activities at your own expense. It is recommended to book activities before leaving the group.
Itinerary:
Kamloops → VIA Rail Canada → Jasper
Special Note:
1. There is no tour guide on the train, and guests need to communicate in English by themselves.
Optional activities recommended:
A) Jasper SkyTram + Shuttle (vehicle transfer to cable station, no tour guide service, activity time: about 2 hours)
The Jasper SkyTram was built in 1964 and is the tallest and longest high-altitude cable car route in Canada. It uses a retro red box style carriage and climbs 970 meters to reach a peak of 2263 meters above sea level. It offers a 360 degree view of the surrounding mountainous scenery of nearly 10000 square kilometers.
B) Jasper Wildlife Exploration Tour (without Chinese tour guide service, activity time: 3-3.5 hours)
A professional English driver driving the bus will take you on a journey of exploring Jasper's wildlife. Observing animals in pristine land, understanding their behavior and habitats, while experiencing the pristine wilderness of the Rocky Mountains. This is a journey that connects you with the wonders of nature.
Hotel：Tonquin Inn; Maligne Lodge 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.
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.
In the morning, you can take a leisurely stroll in Jasper Town, and there may be surprises to see small animals. Starting around 10:30, we will arrive at the Columbia Icefield and ride an ice sled to experience the temperature of the Atapascal Glacier's ice and snow. Following, we will go ahead the Columbia Icefield Skywalk, stroll on the 280 mile glass bridge and admire the beautiful Peyto Lake. Night stay at Banff.
Itinerary:
Jasper → Columbia Icefield (3.5 hours, Including ice covered snowmobile and Columbia Icefield Skywalk tour time）→ Peyto Lake (30 mins) → Banff
Hotel：Elk + Avenue Hotel; Irwin's Mountain Inn Or Similar.
Attractions
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.
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 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.
Starting in the morning, we will head to see the Bow Falls and take the Banff Gondola to have a panoramic view of Banff. Then we will go to the Louise Lake to enjoy the beautiful scenic views. Following, we will take a visit to the beautiful Moraine Lake. Finally, we will head to Lethbridge.
Itinerary:
Banff → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Banff National Park → Banff Gondola (Mandatory, 85 mins) → Lake Louise (150 mins, including lunch time and sightseeing time) → Moraine Lake (60 mins) → Calgary → Lethbridge
Hotel：Comfort Inn Lethbridge 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.
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.
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.
Starting from Lethbridge in the morning, we will cross the US Canada border and enjoy the beautiful rivers and mountains of North America along the way. Continue northbound to Yellowstone National Park, we will visit Roosevelt's North Arch, Yellowstone Mammoth Hot Springs, and Upper Terraces. Then proceed to West Yellowstone.
Itinerary:
Lethbridge → Yellowstone National Park → Roosevelt's North Arch (15 mins) → Yellowstone Mammoth Hot Springs (30 mins) → Upper Terraces (30 mins) → West Yellowstone
Note: The specific tourist attractions and times in Yellowstone National Park depend on the actual situation.
Hotel：Dude & Roundup Or Similar.
Attractions
On a hill of travertine in a YellowstoneNationalPark, there is a large complex of hot springs known as Mammoth Hot Springs. It is located in Wyoming.
The Yellowstone River flowing north towards the Haden Valley, first plunges over a steep cliff forming a massive Upper Yellowstone Falls, and then it flows downstream forming the Lower Yellowstone Falls. The Upper Yellowstone Falls is more than thirty meters high. The edge of upper falls symbols the intersection between a rhyolite lava flow and glassy lava that has been eroded by the wind and water heavily.
The US state of Wyoming is blessed with breathtaking waterfall through a cascade is Yellowstone National Park. The Park has been established in the year 1872.
Enjoy a full-day adventure in Yellowstone today! Yellowstone National Park spans an area of 3,468 square miles (8,983 square kilometers), located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone National Park is one of the most stunning Wonderlands in the world. The majority of the world’s geysers are preserved here. They are the main reason the park was established in 1872 as America's first national park – an idea that spread worldwide later.
Itinerary:
Yellowstone National Park (8 hours, Yellowstone Norris Geyser Basin, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Upper Yellowstone Falls, Artist Point , Fountain Paint Pot, Old Faithful Geyser, West Thumb Geyser Basin, The Grand Prismatic Hot Spring) → Butte
Hotel：Best Western Plus Butte Plaza Inn Or Similar.
Attractions
Artist Point is the best place to experience the picturesque beauty of the nature with the natural colors of geothermal features and Yellowstone falls.
The Grand Canyon Of Yellowstone is the largest Canyon on the Yellowstone River. The Canyon is almost 24 miles long, 800-1200 feet deep and 0.25-0.75 miles wide.
Located in the heart of Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Prismatic Spring is one of the world’s largest hot springs. It is primarily known for its rainbow coloration which is the ultimate result of microbial mats around the boundaries of the mineral-rich water forming a spectacular colorful complexion in Yellowstone National Park.
Norris Geyser Basin is the oldest, hottest and Yellowstone’s most dynamic thermal areas. Norris offers evidence of thermal features for nearly 115,000 years. The features may change daily owing to seismic activity frequent disturbances and water fluctuations. The water here is acidic
In the Yellowstone National Park of Wyoming, US, the Old Faithful Geyser is known for grand, scenic view. This name was given to the building in 1870, when the first geyser in the park got the honor of a name.
The Yellowstone River flowing north towards the Haden Valley, first plunges over a steep cliff forming a massive Upper Yellowstone Falls, and then it flows downstream forming the Lower Yellowstone Falls. The Upper Yellowstone Falls is more than thirty meters high. The edge of upper falls symbols the intersection between a rhyolite lava flow and glassy lava that has been eroded by the wind and water heavily.
The largest geyser basin on the shores of Yellowstone Lake is known as West Thumb Geyser Basin. Like Crater Lake (famous volcanic caldera), West Thumb is about the similar size. It is the best sight for many tourists across the globe.
Located in Wyoming the Yellowstone Falls consist of 2 major waterfalls namely Upper Yellowstone Falls and Lower Yellowstone Falls on Yellowstone River in the Yellowstone National Park.
The US state of Wyoming is blessed with breathtaking waterfall through a cascade is Yellowstone National Park. The Park has been established in the year 1872.
Starting from Butte in the morning, we will first visit the famous local specialty shop - "50,000 Silver Dollar Collection Bar". After leaving the 50,000 Silver Dollar, head to the Coeur d’Alene in northwest Idaho. You will see villas of different styles scattered on the white sandy beach. You can also take a sightseeing cruise to enjoy the beautiful lake view. Moreover, you can get a glimpse of the world's only golf course on a lake. Finally, head to Ellensburg.
Itinerary:
Butte → 50,000 Silver Dollar Collection Bar (30 mins) → Coeur d’Alene (optional, 150 mins, including lunch time, take care of your own lunch) → Ellensburg
Hotel：Days Inn by Wyndham Ellensburg Or Similar.
Attractions
It is a sightseeing cruise on the Lake Coeur d’Alene. The cruises in Coeur d’Alene Cruises are operated all year-round, as well as it’s the way to browsecore charms of the Lake Coeur d’Alene. Coeur d’Alene Cruise takes the visitors the lakeside mansions of famous celebrities and their private yachts, and more. The Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruise proceeds daily from The Coeur d'Alene Resort for scenic tours, holiday specials, late morning brunch and evening sunset dinner cruises are also the tourist’s most favorite.
After breakfast, we will first visit the Leavenworth. Then we will go to Everett, where the scene store which is a favorite amongst the Funko fans. There are many themes in the store, including Harry Potter, ice and snow, the Marvel series, and many limited-edition dolls. In addition to buying beloved Chaowa, you can also take photos with 1:1 life size Funko dolls. If you are imaginative, you may also take home a unique exclusive doll DIY! Shortly after, we will go to the Seattle Premium Outlets, which is a shopping paradise and afterwards we will go to a duty-free store before returning back to Vancouver.
Itinerary:
Ellensburg → Seattle → Leavenworth (45 mins) → Funko Everett (45 mins) → Seattle Premium Outlets (120 mins) → Duty-Free Store (30 mins) → Vancouver
Attractions
Situated in the very heart of Washington State in the Cascade Mountain Range, the Leavenworth is a spectacular Bavarian-style village which has been the most appealing tourist spot in the region, surrounded by the picturesque beauty of mountains, valleys, rivers, and landscape views. The wide-ranging alpine architecture filled with specialty stores, museums, and restaurants that serves German Beer and food.
Seattle city is a seaport and is the largest city of Wahington and Pacific Northwest region of the North America. It is the fastest growing city of United States and remained at the top 5 in May, 2015...
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
Depending on group size it can be either a driver and Guide or a driver guide.
Passengers will be picked up and dropped off at their chosen locations. (Please take notice of locations and times of pick up)
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. Ticket: a train hard seat ticket.What's Excluded
Mandatory Fee: For $199 for Adult and Senior and $150 for Child per person: Include Columbia Icefield+Columbia Icefield Skywalk+Banff National Park+Banff Gondola+Yellowstone National Park ticket CAD price exclude 5%GST tax.
Price Difference of Upgrade to a Double Box: $98 per person: Two side-by-side seats during the day, and they will be changed to two beds. There are washstands and toilets in the cabin (*this cabin includes lunch and dinner).
Price Difference of Upgrade to a Private Box: $1338 per person: Two side-by-side seats during the day, and they will be changed to two beds. There are washstands and toilets in the cabin (*this cabin includes lunch and dinner).
Price Difference of Upgrade to a Sleeper: $580 per person: Two sofa chairs during the day, and they will be changed to bunk beds covered by thick curtains at night (*this class includes lunch and dinner).
Expenditure for personal purposes.
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.
A minimum tip of $12 per passenger per day for Tour Guide and Driver is not included in the price of the tour package. Pay it in cash to Tour guide and bus driver. This service fees collected from passengers complement the incomes of the driver and the tour guide.
Travel insurance.
Though the meals are excluded,but the guides will arrange them for you.
Room fees of personal nature, such as, laundry fees, telephone, service fees of valets, expenses on alcoholic drinks and what you buy from the mini bar. However, specified fees may be included.
Important Notice: Passengers are discouraged from purchasing admission packages from sources outside and trying to use them for this tour provided at a discounted price. In case they want to do so, they must arrange transport the same day.
Attraction Prices
| Attractions | Adult | Child(2-11 yrs) | Senior(65+ yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d’Alene Cruise, ID | $30.25 | $22.25 | $28.25 |
| Jasper SkyTram + Shuttle, AB | $59.00 | $30.00 | $59.00 |
| Jasper Wildlife Exploration Tour, AB | $65.00 | $34.00 | $65.00 |
| Lunch at Chateau Lake Louise & at Icefield, AB | $68.00 | $40.00 | $68.00 |
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
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
⇒ 100% tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
Once the train ticket is confirmed, it cannot be canceled or changed. Guests must use the name and date of birth on the passport/Photo ID upon registering.
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.
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.
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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