4D3N · Group Tours · Canadian Rockies 4-day tour: Columbia Icefield, Banff, Lake Louise & Moraine Lake from Vancouver
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Group tour
No shopping
Guide
Tour guide included
3 diamonds: Comfy
Service language:English
Departure city: Vancouver
Group size
Max. 55 persons
Highlights
Ride the massive Ice Explorer across the ancient Athabasca Glacier at Columbia Icefield, then walk the glass-floored Skywalk suspended 280 m above the valley.
See the Rockies' most iconic lakes in one trip: Lake Louise "Sapphire of the Rockies," Moraine Lake in the Valley of Ten Peaks, and tranquil Bow Lake.
Explore Okanagan wine country with VQA winery tastings, visit the color-changing Kalamalka Lake, and stop at the Kamloops Ginseng Factory.
4-day itinerary
Day 1 | Vancouver - Kelowna - Revelstoke/Salmon Arm Meet up go to the meeting point on your ownView meeting point All dayTransportation Pick up locations: 07:00 Departure River Rock Casino Resort; 8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8, Canada; 07:15 Departure West Vancouver (on Cambie St & 48th Ave.); Langara-49th Avenue Station; 08:00 Departure Real Canadian Superstore; 1301 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam, BC V3K 6P9, Canada; 07:35 Departure Burnaby: Kingsway & Willingdon; 4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9, Canada; 08:20 Departure Guildford Recreation Centre; 15105 105 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 7G8, Canada; Depart Vancouver in the morning and travel east through the scenic Fraser Valley, passing through Merritt on the Coquihalla Highway (Hwy 5), before descending into the Okanagan Valley to Kelowna. Continue north-east along Hwy 97A to Kalamalka Lake, then drive through the Shuswap region to overnight accommodation in Revelstoke or Salmon Arm. Rooms are available for 1, 2, 3, or 4 guests, with a maximum occupancy of 4 guests per room. The appropriate room type will be assigned based on the number of travelers in your booking. Room sharing with other guests is not available. Transfer surcharge: USD 50/CAD 60 single trip. Surcharge: Vancouver Chinatown transfer Above 3 people: Surcharge: Vancouver Chinatown: additional USD 12/CAD 15 per person. Travel: approx. 530 km/12 hrs MorningTransportation Vancouver - Kelowna Travel: approx. 390 km/4 hrs AfternoonLunch(not included for adults and children) AfternoonTransportation Kelowna - Kalamalka Lake Travel: approx. 50 km/45 mins AfternoonAttraction  No photos yet Kalamalka Lake 4.3  No. 1 of Cool Water Escapes in North Okanagan(no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 15 mins AfternoonTransportation Kalamalka Lake - Revelstoke/Salmon Arm (hotel) Travel: approx. 140 km/1 hr 30 mins EveningDinner(not included for adults and children) Dinner is not included in the base tour price. Guests may dine independently at the hotel or nearby restaurants, or pre-purchase the optional 4-day meal package which covers 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners across the tour. EveningHotel  Hilltop Inn - Salmon Arm 4.0/5 Room type (king bed or twin beds) is assigned on arrival and cannot be guaranteed in advance.; A credit card is required for the hotel deposit, subject to the property's policy. |
Day 2 | Revelstoke/Salmon Arm - Columbia Icefield - Banff All dayTransportation Revelstoke/Salmon Arm - Glacier NP (Pass by) - Yoho NP (Pass by) - Banff NP - Crowfoot Glacier (Pass by) - Columbia Icefield - Bow Lake (Pass by) - Town of Banff Drive eastbound along Highway 1 into the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Pass through the dramatic Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park, continue into Yoho National Park, and enter Banff National Park. Turn north onto the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93) past Crowfoot Glacier to the Columbia Icefield, then return south past Bow Lake to arrive in Banff for the evening. Travel: approx. 670 km/13 hrs 30 mins MorningBreakfast(not included for adults and children) Breakfast is not included in the base tour price. Guests may dine independently at the hotel or nearby cafés, or pre-purchase the optional 4-day meal package which covers Day 2 breakfast. MorningTransportation Revelstoke/Salmon Arm - Bow Lake Travel: approx. 290 km/3 hrs 30 mins MorningAttraction  Glacier National Park 4.7 5.0/5 (View from vehicle) Pass through the dramatic Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park, established 1886. The park covers 1,394 square kilometers of glaciers, mountain valleys, and waterfalls. Activity duration: approx. 5 mins MorningAttraction  Yoho National Park Of Canada 6.3 No. 2 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Lake Louise4.6/5 (View from vehicle) Cross the continental divide through Yoho National Park on the western slopes of the Canadian Rockies, famous for vertical rock walls, waterfalls, and towering peaks. Activity duration: approx. 5 mins AfternoonLunch(not included for adults and children) AfternoonAttraction  Crowfoot Glacier 4.5 (View from vehicle) A distinctive three-toed glacier visible from the Icefields Parkway, named for its shape. One of the glacier's "toes" has receded significantly since the 1960s due to climate change. Activity duration: approx. 5 mins AfternoonTransportation Bow Lake - Columbia Icefield Travel: approx. 80 km/1 hr AfternoonAttraction Board the massive Ice Explorer snowcoach and ride onto the ancient Athabasca Glacier to walk on ice that has been frozen for thousands of years. Then step onto the Icefield Skywalk - a glass-floored cantilevered platform suspended 280 meters above the Sunwapta Valley. Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 30 mins AfternoonAttraction  Bow Lake 5.5 4.6/5 (View from vehicle) A glacier-fed lake at 1,920 m elevation, one of the largest in Banff National Park. Fed by meltwater from the Bow Glacier in the Wapta Icefield, with mirror-like reflections of the surrounding peaks.. Activity duration: approx. 5 mins AfternoonTransportation Columbia Icefield - Town of Banff Travel: approx. 215 km/3 hrs EveningAttraction No photos yet Banff Town Sign 3.1 (no tickets required) Banff is Canada's most iconic mountain resort town. Banff Avenue is lined with boutique shops, restaurants, and galleries against the dramatic backdrop of Cascade Mountain. Free time for shopping, dining, or exploring. Activity duration: approx. 1 hr EveningDinner(not included for adults and children) Dinner is not included in the base tour price. Banff offers a wide range of restaurants from casual to fine dining. Covered by the optional meal package if pre-purchased. EveningAttraction Catch the iconic "Golden Mountain" alpenglow and picture-perfect lake reflections at sunset. Keep an eye out for wild elk, bighorn sheep, and even bears along the route. Activity duration: approx. 1 hr EveningHotel  Elk + Avenue Hotel 4.5/5 Banff Area Hotels: Elk + Avenue Hotel, Irwin's Mountain Inn, Red Carpet Inn, Banff Inn, Charltons Banff, Royal Canadian Lodge, or similar. Hotel and room type are subject to availability; king or twin beds cannot be guaranteed. Check-in is typically after 15:00. A credit card is required for the deposit. No smoking or pets allowed. |
Day 3 | Banff - Lake Louise - Revelstoke/Salmon Arm All dayTransportation Begin the day in Banff, then travel west along the Trans-Canada Highway toward Lake Louise Village, surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks and dense alpine forest. After visiting Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, continue west through Glacier National Park, enjoying stunning views of glacial valleys, waterfalls, and alpine meadows before arriving at your accommodation in Revelstoke or Salmon Arm. Travel: approx. 360 km/12 hrs MorningBreakfast(not included for adults and children) Breakfast is not included in the base tour price. Guests may dine independently in Banff or pre-purchase the optional meal package. MorningAttraction Ride the Banff Gondola to the 2,281-meter summit of Sulphur Mountain in just 8 minutes. At the top, enjoy 360-degree panoramic views of Banff National Park, the Town of Banff, and the Bow River Valley. The summit complex features restaurants, interactive exhibits, multi-sensory theaters, and spectacular observation decks that bring the Rocky Mountains to life. Activity duration: approx. 1 hr MorningAttraction Bow Falls, featured in the 1950s Marilyn Monroe film River of No Return, is one of Banff's iconic sights. Enjoy a quick photo stop by the dramatic cascades near the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Activity duration: approx. 10 mins AfternoonLunch(not included for adults and children) Guests can enjoy a flexible lunch at Lake Louise Village, with a variety of cafés and restaurants to choose from. Lunch is payable on-site unless the optional meal package is purchased in advance. AfternoonTransportation Banff - Lake Louise Village Travel: approx. 60 km/45 mins AfternoonAttraction  Lake Louise 7.2 No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Banff National Park4.8/5 (no tickets required) - Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 30 mins AfternoonTransportation Lake Louise - Moraine Lake Travel: approx. 14 km/20 mins AfternoonTransportation Moraine Lake - The Last Spike Travel: approx. 75 km/1 hr AfternoonAttraction No photos yet The Last Spike 4.2 (no tickets required) Built in 1985 to commemorate the completion of Canada's transcontinental railway 100 years earlier. Donald Smith, chairman of the Canadian Pacific Railway, drove the historic final gold spike at this site to mark the railway's completion. The monument's base is inlaid with 13 pieces of jade and granite donated by each of Canada's 13 provinces and territories, symbolizing the railway bond that unified the nation. Activity duration: approx. 20 mins AfternoonTransportation The Last Spike - Revelstoke/Salmon Arm (hotel) Travel: approx. 235 km/2 hrs 45 mins EveningDinner(not included for adults and children) Dinner is not included in the base tour price. Guests may dine independently at the hotel or nearby restaurants, or use the optional meal package if pre-purchased. EveningHotel Hilltop Inn - Salmon Arm 4.0/5 orSandman Hotel Revelstoke Comfort Inn & Suites Salmon Arm / Sandman Hotel Revelstoke / Hilltop Inn Salmon Arm, or similar. Specific hotel assigned based on availability. Room type (king or twin) assigned on arrival. Check-in typically after 15:00. Credit card required for hotel deposit. Smoking prohibited; pets not permitted. |
Day 4 | Revelstoke/Salmon Arm - Kamloops - Vancouver All dayTransportation Transportation · All day Revelstoke/Salmon Arm - Kamloops - Hope - Fraser Valley (Pass by) - Vancouver Depart Revelstoke/Salmon Arm and travel west along Hwy 1 to Kamloops, then south on the Coquihalla Highway (Hwy 5) through the mountains to Hope. Return to Vancouver along the Fraser Valley Highway (Hwy 1), passing farmland and the Fraser River. Travel: approx. 540 km/9 hrs MorningBreakfast(not included for adults and children) Breakfast is not included in the base tour price. Guests may dine independently at the hotel, or use the optional meal package if pre-purchased. MorningTransportation Revelstoke/Salmon Arm - Hope Travel: approx. 309 km/3 hrs 15 mins AfternoonAttraction No photos yet Fraser River 2.7 (no tickets required) - Activity duration: approx. 30 mins AfternoonLunch(not included for adults and children) Lunch in Hope or along the route. Not included in base price - covered by the optional meal package if pre-purchased. AfternoonTransportation Hope - Vancouver (drop-off points) Travel: approx. 155 km/1 hr 45 mins Tour ends This product includes airport/station drop-off Free drop-off service to airport/train station: Vancouver International Airport Service period: 19:30-20:30(rideshare) |
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