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Winter Vancouver-Calgary Connection | 4-Day Tour: Vancouver Airport Pickup + Shannon Falls + Yoho National Park + Banff National Park + Lake Louise
Winter Vancouver-Calgary Connection | 4-Day Tour: Vancouver Airport Pickup + Shannon Falls + Yoho National Park + Banff National Park + Lake Louise
Winter Vancouver-Calgary Connection | 4-Day Tour: Vancouver Airport Pickup + Shannon Falls + Yoho National Park + Banff National Park + Lake Louise

Winter Vancouver-Calgary Connection | 4-Day Tour: Vancouver Airport Pickup + Shannon Falls + Yoho National Park + Banff National Park + Lake Louise

Canada-Banff, AB (YBA) , Calgary , Vancouver , Banff National Park
Booking confirmation: within 2 days before the departure
Duration:4 day(s)
Guided language: English / Mandarin
Free cancellation 33 day(s) prior to experience date
Please present the e-voucher on-site
  • Banff National Park is Canada's first national park and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. It is frequently featured on lists of places to visit in a lifetime.
  • Special Winter Experience: Add on a visit to Banff Upper Hot Springs to enjoy the warmth surrounded by snowy mountains.
  • Stroll along the lakeshore reflecting the Rocky Mountains, where the distant snow-capped peaks meet the sky, creating a fairyland-like scenery that will leave you mesmerized.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Take the airport shuttle bus. The complimentary pickup times at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are: 10:00, 12:30, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21:00, and 23:00. Please wait at the airport for other passengers to be transferred to the hotel by the shuttle bus.

Guests who collect their luggage and meet the guide before 12:15 may join a 3-hour Vancouver tour for an additional fee of US$19.00 (tax included) / CAD$25.00 (excluding 5% GST) per person. The tour includes visits to Gastown, the 2010 Winter Olympic Torch Plaza, and Canada Place, with a drive-through of Chinatown. Please wait in the airport lobby; the tour departs from the airport at 12:30. (The fee does not include the driver/guide service fee of US$8.00 / CAD$10.00 per person). If you did not select this tour when booking, you may request to join at the airport, subject to seat availability and on-site payment.

Reference hotels: Accent Inns Vancouver Airport; Hampton Inn by Hilton Vancouver Airport; or equivalent

Day 2

Vancouver → Kelowna (lunch at your own expense) → Icewine Winery (45 minutes, tasting fee included) → Spotted Lake (15 minutes) → Salmon Arm (dinner at your own expense)

  • Reference hotels: Hilltop Inn - Salmon Arm; or equivalent

Day 3

Itinerary during the Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola operating period (before April 1, 2027 & from January 16, 2027):

 Salmon Arm (breakfast at your own expense) → The Last Spike (20 minutes) → Lake Louise Village (lunch at your own expense) → Bow Falls (15 minutes) → Banff National Park → Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola (mandatory, 60 minutes) → Banff Upper Hot Springs (at your own expense, 60 minutes) → Banff 

Itinerary during the Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola closure period (January 4, 2027 - January 15, 2027): 

Salmon Arm (breakfast at your own expense) → The Last Spike (20 minutes) → Lake Louise Village (lunch at your own expense) → Bow Falls (15 minutes) → Banff National Park → Lake Louise Gondola (mandatory, 60 minutes) → Banff Upper Hot Springs (at your own expense, 60 minutes) → Banff 

Notes: 

1. Coin-operated lockers are available at the site. Please prepare coins ($2 CAD denomination) if you need to use them. 

2. Swimwear and towel rentals are available at the site. Fees and usage rules are managed by the site; guests may choose whether to rent them based on their personal needs.

3. If you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, are pregnant, or feel unwell, please decide whether to participate in the hot springs activity based on your own condition and medical advice. Guests who do not participate in this optional activity will be arranged by the guide to enjoy free time in Banff town. 

4. If both the Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola and the Lake Louise Gondola are closed, you will not be able to take the gondola. The guide will refund the corresponding fees during the tour: US$58.00 / CAD$72.50 per adult and US$38.00 / CAD$47.13 per child.

Reference hotels: Banff Area Hotels; Elk + Avenue Hotel; Irwin's Mountain Inn; Red Carpet Inn; Banff Inn; Charltons Banff; Royal Canadian Lodge; or equivalent

Day 4

Banff → Kootenay National Park → Marble Canyon (45 minutes) → Lake Louise (90 minutes, optional activities: snowshoeing / Lake Louise sleigh ride / Lake Louise afternoon tea) → Yoho National Park → Natural Bridge (15 minutes) → Emerald Lake (20 minutes) → Banff / Calgary


- Optional activities (CAD prices do not include 5% GST) -

  • Mandatory items: Banff National Park admission + Sulphur Mountain Gondola / Lake Louise Gondola: Adult (16 years and above): US$70.00 / CAD$83.00; Child (6-15 years): US$40.00 / CAD$48.00. The above dates refer to the day of your visit to Banff National Park and the gondola activity.
  • Banff Upper Hot Springs: Per person: US$25.00 / CAD$30.00. Banff Upper Hot Springs will be closed from October 13, 2026, to early November 2026. Specific opening dates are subject to official announcements from the site. During this period, you will not be able to participate in this optional activity on the day of the tour. Please follow the arrangements provided by the guide during the tour.
  • Winter activity: Snowshoeing: Per person: US$4.00 / CAD$5.00; Activity period: October 16 - May 31; Prepayment is recommended as on-site payment does not guarantee availability. When booking, please provide your shoe size (US size). If the corresponding equipment is unavailable, the guide will arrange a refund. For safety reasons, this activity is subject to weather and lake ice conditions. If the activity cannot be held due to force majeure, the guide will arrange an on-site refund.
  • Lake Louise Sleigh Ride: Operating period: December 15, 2026 - March 31, 2027 (specific operating hours are subject to weather conditions). Peak season: December 15, 2026 - January 3, 2027; other dates are off-peak. Off-peak Adult: US$71.00 / CAD$90.00; Child (4-12 years): US$63.00 / CAD$80.00; Peak season Adult: US$79.00 / CAD$100.00; Child (4-12 years): US$71.00 / CAD$90.00.

Notes:

1. The sleigh ride lasts 45 minutes. Please dress according to the weather and keep warm.

2. A separate seat is not guaranteed for children aged 3 and under; they may need to be held by an accompanying adult.

3. The activity starts promptly. Please arrive at the service desk (lobby on the first floor of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise) 30 minutes before the activity starts to check in.

4. It is recommended to prepay at least 7 days in advance to ensure the booking is successful. This resource requires secondary confirmation.

5. To cancel and receive a full refund, please request at least 6 days in advance. To change the booking date, please request at least 48 hours in advance and pay a rescheduling fee of US$25.00 / CAD$30.00.

6. If you fail to check in on time or do not show up for the activity, no refund will be provided and the booking cannot be rescheduled.

7. This tour may be canceled by the operator for safety reasons (e.g., ski slope maintenance, snow/ice conditions, temperatures below -30°C, etc.). A full refund will be provided in the event of cancellation.



- Drop-off points -

Banff: Elk + Avenue Hotel; 333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B1, Canada;

Canmore: Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre; 2801 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB T1W 3A2;

Downtown Calgary: Bus stop in front of Harry Hays Building (opposite Delta Calgary Downtown Hotel); 4th Ave SE, Calgary;

Northeast Calgary: DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North; 2120 16th Avenue Northeast, T2E 1L4 Calgary, Canada;

Calgary International Airport (YYC); 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6W5, Canada; please book domestic flights departing after 21:30 and international flights departing after 22:00.

Purchase Notice

  • Minors under 18 years old or children must be accompanied by an adult to join the tour. Minors or children traveling alone are not permitted. If your booking includes children, please specify their ages when booking. Otherwise, they will be charged at the adult rate on-site. For safety reasons, pregnant travelers must be no more than 24 weeks pregnant by the end of the tour.
  • Please provide accurate and complete information when booking, including your name, gender, and a valid contact method (mobile phone is preferred for urgent notifications) to avoid booking errors that may affect your trip. You are responsible for any losses caused by providing incorrect information.
  • Hotels offer various room types, such as a room with one king/queen bed or a room with two double beds. Each room can accommodate a maximum of 2 to 4 people, including adults and children. As required by some hotels, each group must carry at least one credit or debit card that can be used at the destination for security deposits and check-in procedures, subject to hotel policies. If no personal expenses are incurred, the deposit will be refunded to the original payment method within 7-14 business days after check-out.
  • Travelers must purchase admission tickets from the tour guide. Bringing your own tickets or using a City Pass is not permitted.
  • During the tour, the guide or driver reserves the right to adjust the order of attractions, duration of stay, or meeting times based on weather, traffic, or other conditions to ensure the tour runs smoothly.
  • If an attraction is temporarily closed or closed due to holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year), the guide will adjust the itinerary to include exterior views or replace it with other attractions to ensure the tour remains comprehensive. Please understand that this is considered a force majeure event.
  • Children under 8 years old are required to use a safety seat. Rental services are available for US$10.00 per person per day. Please specify this in the booking notes so we can prepare in advance. You are responsible for any violations or fines resulting from failure to notify us. If a bus is used on the day of the tour, a safety seat is not required, and the fee will be refunded.
  • Many attractions on the itinerary require travelers to be in good health.
  • If you are unable to join or decide to leave the tour for personal reasons (such as lack of travel documents, flight delays, late arrivals, illness, or accidents), the tour fees and accommodation costs already paid will not be refunded, and no other compensation will be provided.
  • According to relevant laws, smoking is prohibited on the tour vehicle, and most hotel rooms are also smoke-free. Hotel cleaning staff are professionally trained, and security personnel are equipped to document evidence. If you are found smoking, you will be charged a cleaning fee of CAD 300 or more per night. This fee is your responsibility, and we are not liable for it. Please use designated smoking areas if needed.
  • Pets and animals are not allowed on the tour.

Reminders

  • A minimum of 2 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 2 day(s) before the departure date

  • Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity: Pregnant women, High blood pressure, Heart disease, Asthma, Epilepsy

  • Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time

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