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For groups departing on Friday, the third day of free activities in Banff will be moved forward to the second day of the trip. The order of the itinerary has changed but the content of the itinerary remains unchanged.
Day 1
Calgary Airport Pickup Information:
The free airport pick-up flights for the day of the tour at Calgary International Airport (YYC) are: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00. Upon arrival, please go to Gate 5 on the arrival level to wait for the pick-up arrangement.
The hotel shuttle bus will be arranged for flights arriving between 6:30-9:59 in the morning or 20:01-21:30 in the evening. This free service runs every hour. If you fail to take the shuttle bus at the designated time, we will coordinate the next available shuttle bus for you according to the hotel bus arrangement.
If your flight arrives before 12:00 noon, you can choose one of the two shopping trips at your own expense to experience the charm of the Canadian prairie city!
【Outlet Shopping】(5 hours in total, the fee does not include the driver-guide service fee: USD$4.00 / CAD$5.00/person)
The tour only includes round-trip transportation, a total of 5 hours of travel, and about 4 hours of free time. Shopping in Alberta's largest integrated shopping mall, Cross Iron Mills is a good choice.
【Chinook Center Shopping】(Total 5 hours, the fee does not include the driver-guide service fee: USD$4.00 / CAD$5.00/person)
The total trip is 5 hours including round trip transportation, and there is about 4 hours of free time. "First-class shopping, dining and entertainment experience" is what Chinook Shopping Center has created for customers.
Hotel: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel; similar
Day 2
Today, we will first follow the mountain trail of the town to Surprise Point. When you stop at the corner, you will be surprised to find that a towering "Scottish Castle" stands above the Bow River Valley. This is the historical heritage of Banff National Park, the "Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel". It is like a winter fairy tale, and it will meet you beautifully. Then we will go to the town to check in the must-see attraction Bow River Falls. The roaring and rushing landscape in summer seems to be enchanted by time at this moment, and time and space are still at this moment. Then go to Sulphur Mountain and take a sightseeing cable car to slowly go up. The curtain of the Rocky Mountain Snow Country opens in front of you. Climb to the top of the mountain and enjoy the endless snow country scenery of the Rocky Mountains, the mountains dance with silver snakes, and the plains run with wax elephants. Then go to Banff, where you can stroll in the town and enjoy a leisurely lunch. Then we will go to visit the Caves and Basins National Historic Site, which records the history of the Aboriginal people using natural hot springs for thousands of years. Then go to Lake Minnewanka to enjoy the unique "bubble lake" landscape in winter. You can also see Double Jack Lake along the way, where you can take photos and check in. Then return to Banff.
Itinerary:
Calgary/Canmore/Banff → Surprise Point (15 minutes) → Bow Falls (15 minutes) → Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola (mandatory item, 75 minutes) → Banff Town → Caves and Basin National Historic Site (45 minutes) → Lake Minnewanka (20 minutes) → Two Jack Lake (15 minutes) → Banff Hotel: Red Carpet Inn; Irwin's Mountain Inn; similar
Day 3
Today you will arrive in Banff, and then you will start the free travel mode of Banff Town. You can walk freely in the town and explore the beauty of the town in winter. You can find local souvenirs or delicious snacks in any boutique. On this day, you can also go to the famous ski resort in the Rocky Mountains-Lake Louise Ski Resort, where there are a variety of winter activities suitable for skiers and experiencers of all skill levels.
Recommended self-funded activities at the ski resort (you can choose two, if you choose a ski package, you can only choose one):
Winter Lake Louise Ski Resort Sightseeing Cable Car Winter Snow Flying Saucer (expected to open in mid-December)
Winter Snowshoeing (expected to open in mid-November)
1-day ski package hotel: Elk + Avenue Hotel; Irwin's Mountain Inn; similar
Day 4
In the morning, we will go to Johnston Canyon in the Rocky Mountains. When winter comes, we will carefully arrange crampons to hike in the snowy canyon and see the lines drawn by the high-hanging waterfalls. The beautiful scenery is worth seeing. Then we will go to Lake Louise, named after the beautiful Princess Louise of the British royal family. We will stroll on the beautiful Lake Louise and feel comfortable.
Itinerary:
Banff → Johnston Canyon (60 minutes) → Lake Louise (60 minutes) → Yoho National Park (passing by) → Glacier National Park (passing by) → Grizzlies Town/Salmon Arm Hotel: Sandman Hotel / Days Inn / Travelodge Inn; Hilltop Inn - Salmon Arm; similar
Day 5
In the morning, we will depart from Grizzlytown and head to Kamloops, the hometown of American ginseng in the northern Okanagan Valley. The city's name comes from the Indian word "Cumcloups", reflecting that the city is located at the confluence of two tributaries of the Thompson River. Finally, we will return to Vancouver along the scenic Fraser Valley Highway.
Itinerary:
Grizzlies/Salmon Arm → Kamloops Ginseng Factory (40 minutes) → Scenic Fraser Valley → Vancouver Hotel: Accent Inns Vancouver Airport; Hampton Inn by Hilton Vancouver Airport; similar
Day 6
This morning we will take the BC Ferry to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. The luxury ferry is well-equipped, and you can enjoy the food while admiring the scenery of the strait and the islands along the way on the observation deck of the ferry. You will see the earliest Chinatown established in Canada and trace the footprints of the first batch of Chinese workers in Canada. Then visit the picturesque Victoria Inner Harbor and check in the zero kilometer starting monument of Highway 1. After the tour, you will be sent back to Vancouver.
Itinerary:
Vancouver → BC Ferry (mandatory item, 90 minutes) → Butchart Gardens (mandatory item, 60 minutes) → Chinatown (passing by) → Victoria Inner Harbour (45 minutes) → Victoria Highway 1 Zero Kilometer Start (10 minutes) → BC Ferry (mandatory item, 90 minutes) → Vancouver
The temporary itinerary arrangements for the closure of Butchart Gardens attractions during 01/20/2025-02/02/2025 are as follows:
Vancouver → BC Ferry (mandatory item, 90 minutes) → Chinatown (45 minutes) → Victoria Inner Harbour (45 minutes) → Victoria Highway 1 Zero Kilometer Start (10 minutes) → Hartley Park (30 minutes) → BC Ferry (mandatory item, 90 minutes) → Vancouver Airport Transfer Information:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR); 3211 Grant McConachie Wy, Richmond, BC V7B 0A4, Canada;
It is recommended to depart on a Canadian domestic flight after 21:30 or an international flight after 22:30 on the day of your trip.
Disbanding point: Richmond: Bus stop in front of River Rock Resort Hotel; 8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8, Canada;
Vancouver West (on Cambie St & 48th Ave.); Langara-49th Avenue Station;
Burnaby: Regency Plaza (Kingsway & Willingdon); 2829-4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9, Canada;