Tour ID: CA -Vancouver and Rockies 9D Tour
Vancouver and Rockies 9 Days Tour Departure:
• Every Wednesday and Saturday Departure between 1st - 31st May; 1st - 16th October • Every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday Departure between 1st June - 31st September • Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday Departure between 1st July - 31st August
Highlights: Vancouver • Kamloops • Valemount • Banff National Park • Athabasca Falls • Columbia Icefield • Lake Louise • Moraine Lake • Johnston Canyon • Emerald Lake• Vernon • Kelowna
Day 1 Arrival Vancouver Meet and Greet by tour guide. Private transfer to selected hotel for registration. 1-Night Hotel Accommodation in Vancouver: Coast Vancouver Airport Hotel or similar Day 2 Vancouver – Kamloops – Clearwater – Spahats Falls – Valemount Seat-in-coach travel through the rich farmland of Fraser Valley to Kamloops. Visit Ginseng Farm where you can learn about the cultivation process of ginseng and the varieties of American Ginseng. We continue stop by Clearwater, where you can see a high cliff overlooking Spahats Falls as it comes out of a narrow and deep canyon. Transpiration to selected hotel in Valemount. 1-Night Hotel Accommodation in Valemount: Canada ‘s Best Value or similar Tour ID: CA -Vancouver and Rockies 9D Tour
DAY 3 Valemount – Athabasca Falls - Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer & Glacier Skywalk) – Banff- Lake Louise Drive along Icefields Parkway to Columbia Icefields. Visit Athabasca Falls, where you can not only see the waterfalls, but also explore the canyon. We continue towards Columbia Icefield Center where you can choose optional Ice Explorer ride and Glacier Skywalk to discover the power of nature on the Glacier Adventure – the must-do experience in the Canadian Rockies. Transportation to Lake Louise and stay at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 1-Night Hotel Accommodation in Lake Louise: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise DAY 4 Lake Louise – Moraine Lake - Banff Explore Lake Louise which is a hamlet in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks and overlooked by a stately chateau. Afternoon we drive down to Moraine Lake. This beautiful lake nestled in the mountains is best known for its appearance on the back of the Canadian dollar bill. Continue travel to Banff National Park and visit Bow Falls which were made famous by Marilyn Monroe in the River of No Return. You can choose optional ride on Banff Gondola and visit Sulphur Mountain. Soar to the top of Sulphur Mountain to experience a stunning bird's-eye view of six incredible mountain ranges. Enjoy the time in Banff Town where you can stroll on the street and shop at its specialty stores.
1-Night Hotel Accommodation in Banff: Mount Royal or similar Tour ID: CA -Vancouver and Rockies 9D Tour
DAY 5 Banff – Johnston Canyon – Emerald Lake - Vernon / Salmon Arm We will discover Johnston Canyon, one of the most popular attractions in Banff National Park. You will take a walk up the canyon to view the Lower and Upper Falls. Continue with your tour guide on Yoho National Park, where you can enjoy the stunning view of Emerald Lake. Transpiration to Vernon and registration in the selected hotel. 1-Night Hotel Accommodation in Vernon / Salmon Arm: Prestige Hotel or similar DAY 6 Vernon / Salmon Arm – Kelowna - Lake Okanagan - Vancouver Visit Honey Bee Farm. The beekeeper will educate you on how to process honey, how long honey bees live for and etc. We continue to a winery farm where you can learn the process of local wine. Explore Lake Okanagan where monster watchers claimed sightings of Ogopogo. Transportation to selected hotel in Vancouver. 3-Nights Hotel Accommodation in Vancouver: Coast Vancouver Airport Hotel or similar
Tour ID: CA -Vancouver and Rockies 9D Tour
Day 7 Vancouver – City Tour Bonus!! Excusive scenic mini ferry (admission Included) between False Creek and Granville Island. The rich artistic culture marked this trending hot spot as one of the must-go place in Vancouver. Vancouver sightseeing tour follows the footstep of the Chinese heritage by visiting the Chinatown, where you find the shallowest commercial building in the world, Sam Kee Building. Then, explore the Gastown, the oldest neighborhood. Catch the Steam Clock whistles. Afterward, visit the downtown landmarks including the Canada Place, Vancouver Convention Center and the Olympic Cauldron. Then, visit Stanley Park, Vancouver's first, largest, and most beloved urban park. Explore the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoy scenic views of water, mountains, sky, and majestic trees along Stanley Park's famous Seawall. Step on the highest point in Vancouver, Queen Elizabeth Park for some spectacular city view and the landscapes. Day 8 Vancouver – Victoria –Butchart Garden - Vancouver Today drive to Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay where you will board BC Ferries and head to Victoria. During 1h35m journey on ferry, you can enjoy beautiful harbour view of Strait of Georgia. Upon arrive city of Victoria. We will pass by Chinatown’s historic Gate of Harmonious Interest, begin our journey at the Inner Harbor of Victoria. At the Victoria Inn Harbor, don’t miss the chance to visit the grand Legislative Buildings of British Columbia, built in 1893. Along the walkway of the Inner Harbor is none other the Fairmont Empress, the famous hotel that has been a Victoria Inner Harbor landmark. Afterward, passing by Thunderbird park, stop by Beacon Hill Park and Mile “O” the marker is the start of the over 8,000km Trans-Canada Highway that spans the entire length of Canada. Visit the world famous Butchart Gardens. The Butchart Gardens-tucked into a serene 130 acres country estate is a garden of earthly delights in every season. Thousands of visitors come here to enjoy different setting of flower shrubs and gardens. After the tour we will take the B.C. Ferry back to Vancouver. Day 9 Vancouver Departure Transportation to Vancouver Airport for flight back home.