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5-Day Exploration of Banff, Jasper, and YOHO National Parks with VIA Rail Adventure from Vancouver

5-Day Exploration of Banff, Jasper, and YOHO National Parks with VIA Rail Adventure from Vancouver

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5-Day Exploration of Banff, Jasper, and YOHO National Parks with VIA Rail Adventure from Vancouver

5 Days Starting in Vancouver Pacific Center Train Station (1150 Station Street, Vancouver, BC) and ending in 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6W5, Canada

Visiting: VIA Rail Canada Inc., Jasper, Jasper National Park Of Canada, Yoho National Park Of Canada, Banff

Tour operator:

Calgary Tours

Tour code:

IEVR05

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Group size:

2 - 50

Physical rating:

Low, Easy

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat

Tour operated in:

English

Private Available:

From:

$1021

$975 Exclusive Tourhub Members Discount: -$46

NB: Prices correct on 18-May-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Travel with VIA TRAIN to the Rockies. Enjoying theastonish scenic path that the VIA train takes you. After arriving Jasper Town, you can visit 3 prettiest National Parks and many famous sightseeing spots, such as Columbia Icefield, Maligne Lake, Lake Louise, and Banff Town and etc. with us. Our tour also offers lots of optional activities and evening tours for you to complete your in depth exploring of Rockies. Book now to start your amazing journey with us.

Highlights

Stay one night on the VIA train
Stay at Banff & Jasper town centre - Easy access for shopping & restaurants
Stop at Lake Louise for 2 hours
Special arrangement to Johnston Canyon walk
Discover Icefield Parkway - Lakes/Glaciers/Valleys

Places You'll See

Maligne Canyon

Ice Explorer

Banff Town

Moraine Lake

Lake Louise

Banff Gondola

Johnston Canyon

Surprise Corner

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Vancouver — Via Rail

Location: VIA Rail Canada Inc.

Accommodation Name: VIA Rail (Economy seat)

Meals Included: sleeper class includes dinner

Own arrangement to Vancouver Pacific Center Train Station (1150 Station Street, Vancouver, BC) and board on VIA Rail.

**VIA Rail will depart from 15:00PM to Jasper. Please verify the departure time with VIA rail (1-800-6812561)
**Economy class does not include any meals but they do sell meals and drinks on the train. You may upgrade to sleeper class, which includes meals.
*Optional: Upgrade to Sleeping class for a more comfortable and relax trip on the train

Day 2 : Via Rail – Jasper – Maligne Lake – Maligne Canyon

Location: Jasper

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Whistlers Inn Hotel or Mount Robson Inn or Lobstick Lodge or Similar

Meals Included: sleeper class includes breakfast

Arrive Kamloops, BC for 30mins break

Enjoy the spectacular view of Mt Robson on your right hand side when the train coming close to Jasper National Park. Arrive Jasper station around 11:00AM. Our tour guide will come meet you at the appointed time.

【Maligne Lake】
It is the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. (stop for about 100 minutes)

【Maligne Lake Cruise (Optional)】$$
It is the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. You can take an optional cruise to enjoy the scenery of the lake. (stop for about 60 minutes)

【Maligne Canyon】
It is carved into the Palliser Formation, a layer of limestone deposited in a shallow tropical sea by lime-secreting plankton about 365-million years ago. (stop for about 30 minutes)

【Jasper Town】
It is the heart of Jasper National Park. 2nd biggest town in the Canadian Rockies. (stop time – your own arrangement)

Day 3 : Jasper — Athabasca Falls — Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer/ Glacier Skywalk) — Bow Lake — Peyto Lake

Location: Jasper National Park Of Canada

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Banff Aspen Lodge or Similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Continue your journey Jasper National Park, the biggest National Park in Canada.

【Athabasca Falls】
It is not one of the highest waterfalls, but is rather known for the shear amount and force of the water that flows through it from the Columbia Glacier. (stop about 30 mins)

【Icefield Parkway】
One of Canada's national treasures and most rewarding destinations. Stretching 232km (144mi) through the heart of Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site, this world-class journey offers access to a vast wilderness of pristine mountain lakes, ancient glaciers and broad sweeping valleys. (pass through)

【Columbia Icefield】
Snocoach and Skywalk (Optional $$): Visit the Canadian Rockies and tour over the Athabasca Glacier in a giant Ice Explorer; a once in a lifetime experience. Next, enjoy a breathtaking view of the glacier from The Glacier Skywalk. (stop for about 3.5 hours)

【Bow Lake】
It is the headwaters of the Bow River that runs south through the city Calgary and onto the Oldman River ultimately to Hudson Bay. (stop for about 20 minutes)

【Peyto Lake】
It is a glacier-fed lake in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. During the summer, significant amounts of glacial rock flour flow into the lake, and these suspended rock particles give the lake a bright, turquoise color. (stop for about 20 minutes) / (It will be replaced by Waterfowl Lake if it is closed)

Day 4 : Lake Louise — Moraine Lake — Yoho — Spiral Tunnel — Emerald Lake — Natural Bridge

Location: Yoho National Park Of Canada

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Banff Aspen Lodge or Similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Start your journey to Famous Canadian Rockies from Calgary and you will visit the Lake Louise and Yoho National Park.

【Lake Louise】
This beautiful lake is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta. Famous photo-taking location. (stop for about 2 hours)

【Moraine Lake/Ten Peaks Valley】
Its waters are the most amazing color, a vivid shade of turquoise that changes in intensity through the summer as the glacier melt. Set in the rugged Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and rock piles, creating a scene so stunning it almost seems unreal. (stop for about 60 minutes)
*Moraine Lake open from (early June to early Oct). If closed, it will be replaced by the Vermillion Lake

【YOHO National Park】
Named for a Cree expression of awe and wonder, Yoho lies on the Western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

【Spiral Tunnel】
It is one of the most bizarre feats of engineering to get the grade of a train line to be at or below 2.2%. The current two spiral tunnels where the railroad forms two spirals, crossing beneath itself twice, almost forming a figure eight, before continuing in the proper direction down the mountain were completed in 1909. (pass through)

【Emerald Lake】
Name comes from her green water color. (stop for about 20 minutes)

【Natural Bridge】
Sculpted by the erosive forces of rushing water over what had once been a waterfall, the Natural Bridge is a powerful reminder of how much influence water has in shaping the landscape. (stop for about 15 minutes)

Day 5 : Banff Gondola — Johnston Canyon Walk — Bow Falls — Surprise Corner — Hoodoos — Banff Town

Location: Banff

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you will visit the Banff National Park, Canada's first national park.

【Banff Sulphur Mt Gondola (Optional)】$$
Enjoy a 360º view of Banff. (stop for about 90 minutes)

【Johnston Canyon】
Known for its walking trail throughout the year. (stop for about 60 minutes)

【Bow Falls】
Location of the film "The River of no return" in 1960's. (stop for about 15 minutes)

【Surprise Corner】
Good view for the Castle in the Rockies. (stop for about 15 minutes)

【Hoodoos】
Hoodoos are composed sedimentary rock covered by harder rock that is harder to erode. Once softer sediment erodes rock needle, only tower like natural obstacles are left. (stop for about 15 minutes)

【Banff Town】
The biggest town of National towns, many shops and restaurants waiting for your discovery. (stop for about 90 minutes)

What's Included

Accommodation

On VIA Train 1 night, Banff 2 Nights, Jasper 1 Night
Transport

VIA Rail one way ticket from Vancouver to Jasper (Economic Class *Upgrade to sleeper class available) ; Air-Conditioned Vehicle (Selecting Vehicle Type Based on the Number of People)
Airport Transfers at Destination

After tour will drop off at Calgary Airport
Insurance

Traffic Accident Insurance (10M liability)/(Day 3-5)
Meals

Day 3 to 5 Hotel Breakfast
Tax

5% GST (Goods & Services Tax)
Guide (After arrive Jasper)

Our Professional Tour guides and drivers with mutli Languages ability are ready to provide a wonderful tour experience for your visit
Mandatory Fees

National Park Entrance Fees and Gratuities

What's Not Included

Insurance

Travel insurance
Optioanl Admission in the Rocky Mountains

Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola + Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer & Skywalk Magline Crusie if time permitted
Airfare
Personal expense and meals (lunches & dinners)

Optional Extras

Admission combo (Adult 16+YR)

Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola + Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer & Skywalk
Admission combo (Child 0-15YR)

Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola + Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer & Skywalk
3 Lunches (Location: Banff, Lake Louise, Columbia Icefield)

Asian Cuisine & Western Western Set-Menu & Deluxe Lunch at Chateau Lake Louise. **Group meal is not recommeded for customers with any special dietary or allergy. If any concerns, please contact us for more details
Banff Photo + Wildlife Night Tour (2.5 hours)

Sunset at Vermillion Lake best shot to for taking photos with reflections of the mountains on the lake with the sunset. (stop for about 45 minutes Night Scene of Banff Townsite Explore the night view of the Banff Townsite, the largest town among the National Parks. (stop for about 30 minutes Wildlife Watch Our tour guide will take you to one of the 3 photo-taking areas - Cascade Pound / Two Jack Lake / Lake Minnewanka, based on the weather and conditions, you will have a chance to see wildlifes (e.g., Deer, Bear, Goat, and etc.). in Banff National Park. (stop for about 60 minutes)

Accommodation

1st night: VIA Rail (Economy seat. Optional upgrade to Sleeping class for a more comfortable and relax trip on the train, contact us for more details)
2nd night: Whistlers Inn Hotel or Mount Robson Inn or Lobstick Lodge or Similar
3rd & 4th night: Banff Aspen Lodge or Similar

Check out our Q&As

Are flights included in this tour?

No.
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

We will send you final tour voucher with all details include hotel names 3 days prior to departure.
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Sure. Please send us message if you would like to know more about pre or post tour accommodation.
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes. Our Professional Tour guides and drivers with mutli Languages ability are ready to provide a wonderful tour experience for your visit.
What is the maximum group size?

2-50

Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

One piece of check in and one carryon luggage, with applicable size restrictions, are allowed for each person. Additional checked luggage fee will be applied if needed
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

This tour only includes airport drop off after tour.
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes.
How long has the tour company been trading?

Since 1994
Do you provide private group tours with the same itinerary as the regular group tour?

Yes

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Emma German

We enjoyed the tour immensely

03-Jul-2023

Traveling with friends to the Rockies was an absolute joy! Our professional guide ensured a seamless and informative experience, and the value for the price exceeded expectations. Given the popularity of Rockies tours, I highly recommend anyone considering a visit to the Rockies not to miss out – be sure to book in advance for this incredible adventure!

Noah England

Great

11-Sep-2023

We had a fantastic time traveling with friends on the VIA Rail tour. I recommend inquiring about sleeper upgrades for a more comfortable experience. The overall itinerary was well-planned, offering great value for the price. However, considering the summer crowds, I recommend joining either before or after the peak season for an even more enjoyable experience.

Amelia Australia

Unforgettable Journey!

19-Aug-2023

Our family had an incredible time with this tour. From the stunning landscapes of Banff to the serene beauty of Lake Louise, the journey was a perfect blend of natural wonders. The professionalism of our guide, coupled with a well-organized itinerary, made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. Highly recommend this tour for families or friends looking to explore the Rockies seamlessly. A truly memorable adventure!

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