5-Day Summer Rockies Pure Tour | Banff, Yoho, Jasper | 4 National Parks | Downtown Hotels | Calgary in, Vancouver out
Tour Code: 668828
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- Duration
- 5 Day(s)
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- Airport Pickup
- Yes
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- Language
- English
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- Start City
- Calgary
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- End City
- Vancouver
- Highlights
- Itinerary
- Pricing
- What's Included
- Reviews
- How to Book
- Special Notes
Highlights
- Discover lakes and mountains in 4 national parks: Jasper, Banff, Yoho & Glacier.
- Stay at downtown hotels in Banff & Jasper, close to shops and restaurants.
- Visit Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Peyto Lake, Natural Bridge and more.
- Ice Explorer, Glacier Skywalk & Banff Gondola (optional).
- Maligne Lake cruise with forest & glacier views (optional).
Itinerary
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Day 1:Hometown - Calgary -
Summary of the Day:Today you will arrive in Calgary, known as the Cowboy City (airport code: YYC), where you will be met by a representative and transferred to your hotel.Optional Paid Activities(To join any of the below, your flight must arrive by 13:00 or you must reach the hotel by 13:30. Please tick your preferred option and register when booking the tour.)Optional Activity – Calgary City Tour (3 hours)Accompanied by a guide, explore Calgary and stroll through the historic district, enjoying the cityscape and famous landmarks from unique perspectives.Includes: guide service, transportation, admission fees -New Central Library/City Hall/Olympic Plaza/Stephen Avenue/Calgary Tower/Peace Bridge/Prince Island/Panoramic skyline view of downtown CalgaryOptional Activity – Heritage Park Exploration (3 hours)Visit Canada’s largest living history museum and immerse yourself in past lifestyles.Includes: transportation, admission feesOptional Activity – CrossIron Mills Outlet Shopping Tour (4 hours)Shop at over 200 brand-name stores with great discounts to suit your needs.Includes: round-trip transportationOptional Activity – The Calgary ZooDiscover more than 900 species of animals, including orangutans, hippos, bears, penguins and other popular attractions.Includes: Calgary CTrain ticket, admission feesFree airport pickup service is available daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with shuttle departures every 2 hours.
Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner:NoneHotel: Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA / Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown / Aloft Calgary University / Four Points by Sheraton Calgary Airport or similar hotels
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Day 2:Banff Sulphur Mt Gondola - Johnston Canyon - Bow Falls - Surprise Corner - Hoodoos - Banff Town -
Summary of the Day:In the morning, depart from the meeting point by private vehicle for the world-famous Banff National Park in the Rocky Mountains. You will learn about the history and stunning scenery of Canada’s first national park. The itinerary is as follows:Banff National Park (Scenic Drive)Canada’s first national park, established after hot springs were discovered during railway construction. It is home to numerous world-class landmarks and famous for its high chance of wildlife sightings.Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola (Optional)One of Banff’s most popular activities. The fully enclosed gondola ascends 700 metres in 8 minutes to the upper station at an elevation of 2,281 metres.From the 360° observation deck, you can enjoy sweeping views of the mountain ranges, or walk along well-built trails to the early 20th-century weather station. You may also relax with a coffee at the gondola restaurant, surrounded by majestic peaks. For Starbucks fans, the lower station is home to Canada’s highest-altitude Starbucks — a must-visit!(Duration: approx. 90 minutes)Johnston Canyon (Scenic Drive)Bearing traces of geological movements, this popular hiking trail attracts visitors year-round. The spectacular waterfalls inside the canyon never fail to impress.(Duration: approx. 60 minutes)Bow Falls (Scenic Drive)Famous for its powerful, rushing waters. The site gained worldwide fame when the 1953 film River of No Return starring Marilyn Monroe was filmed here.(Duration: approx. 15 minutes)Surprise CornerA must-visit spot for photography enthusiasts. This ordinary road bend offers breathtaking, unexpected views. You can capture the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel — known as the Castle of the Rockies — with Sulphur Mountain in the background.(Duration: approx. 15 minutes)HoodoosThese unique natural rock pillars vary in shape and have inspired mysterious local legends. They were once feared by Indigenous peoples, who considered them the dwelling place of spirits and kept their distance.(Duration: approx. 15 minutes)Banff TownA charming European-style town in the Rockies and the largest commercial area within the national park. It offers a full range of restaurants, hotels, shops and entertainment. Strolling through the town makes for an unforgettable experience.(Duration: approx. 90 minutes)Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner:NoneHotel: Banff Aspen Lodge / Banff Mount Royal / Elk + Avenue Hotel / Banff Inn / Banff Park Lodge / Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa or similar hotels
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Day 3:Lake Louise - Moraine Lake - Yoho National Park - Spiral Tunnel - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge -
Summary of the Day:In the morning, depart from the meeting point by private vehicle to deeply explore Lake Louise and Yoho National Park. You will have ample time to admire the charming scenery of Lake Louise, the jewel of the Canadian Rockies. The itinerary is as follows:Lake LouiseNamed after Princess Louise, a member of the British royal family, Lake Louise is the most famous lake in the Rocky Mountain National Parks. Fed by the Victoria Glacier, its glacial water contains rich minerals, creating its breathtakingly beautiful turquoise colour.On the lakeside stands the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, perfectly complementing the mountain and lake scenery. Highlights include poppy blooms from June to July in summer and ice sculpture exhibitions in late January in winter. You may go canoeing on the lake, stroll along the shore, and enjoy a leisurely lunch here.Guests on meal-inclusive tours will be arranged for a deluxe lunch at the hotel.(Duration: approx. 120 minutes)Moraine Lake / Ten Peaks ValleyNestled in the Ten Peaks Valley, Moraine Lake is truly a hidden gem. Most visitors hike up the moraine for panoramic views: crystal-clear blue waters framed by towering snow-capped mountains and glistening glaciers, leaving sightseers deeply impressed. Unsurprisingly, the Canadian government featured this iconic view on the 1969 edition of the Canadian $20 bill.(Duration: approx. 60 minutes)Note: Moraine Lake is open from early June to early October. If closed, it will be replaced by Vermilion Lake.Yoho National ParkThe name “Yoho” comes from the Indigenous language, meaning “awe-inspiring, magnificent and unparalleled”. The park boasts rare geological formations and is a world-famous fossil site.Spiral TunnelsPlease note that vehicles cannot enter these tunnels. Built by the railway company to overcome dangerous steep grades, they were constructed using Swiss engineering technology. Consisting of two interconnected circular tunnels bored into adjacent mountains, they form a figure eight shape, hence the name. You will see distant views of some tunnel entrances and exits.(Scenic drive past)Emerald LakeVisitors immediately understand how it got its name at first sight. Its brilliant emerald waters and lush mountain scenery form a picture-perfect landscape. You can go canoeing for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle. There are several log cabins along the lake, ideal for family vacations.(Duration: approx. 20 minutes)Natural BridgeFormed by differential erosion of rock layers, creating a natural rock arch over the riverbed. An interpretive display on the opposite riverbank explains the erosion process and future geological changes, making it a must-see for geology enthusiasts.(Duration: approx. 15 minutes)Lake Louise
Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner:NoneHotel: Banff Aspen Lodge / Banff Mount Royal / Elk + Avenue Hotel / Banff Inn / Banff Park Lodge / Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa or similar hotels
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Day 4:Banff - Icefield - Crowfoot - Bow Lake - Jasper - Columbia - Peyto Lake -
Summary of the Day:In the morning, travel past Crowfoot Glacier and Bow Lake before entering Jasper National Park. You may take the optional giant Ice Explorer snow coach onto the Athabasca Glacier, part of the vast 325 km² Columbia Icefield. Stand on ice up to 250 metres thick and walk along the thrilling glass-bottom Skywalk, suspended 280 metres high, for sweeping views of the Sunwapta Valley. Continue to Peyto Lake, nestled at the foot of 2,911 m Mount Caldron, fed by the Peyto Glacier from the southwest (subject to government opening hours). Glacial silt suspended in the water creates a stunning turquoise blue hue under sunlight.Icefields ParkwayThe stretch of highway from Lake Louise in Banff National Park to Jasper, Alberta, is known as the Icefields Parkway. Many regard it as the most scenic drive in the world.Bow LakeThe largest lake along the Icefields Parkway and one of its most beautiful sights. Covering 3.21 km² with a maximum depth of 50 metres, its vivid turquoise waters perfectly reflect the surrounding snow-capped peaks and clear blue sky.Columbia IcefieldThe largest icefield remnant outside the Arctic Circle. Due to the dense glacial ice that does not refract sunlight, it shines with brilliant blue under clear skies. Meltwater from the icefield flows toward the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean and Arctic Ocean. This natural treasure was formed over four ice ages.
Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner:NoneHotel: Sandman / Regent Hotel Revelstoke or similar hotels
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Day 5:Pacific Railway Memorial Park - Kamloops - Ginseng Farm - Vancouver -
Summary of the Day:Visit Last Spike in Pacific Railway Park, the historic junction where Canada’s transcontinental Pacific Railway was connected from coast to coast. This site commemorates the final spike driven to complete the railway and honors the invaluable contributions of Chinese labourers over a century ago.Continue to the ginseng town of Cranbrook (or Kamloops, depending on local usage). Located on a highland arid plain, the area offers ideal conditions for growing American ginseng. Tour a renowned ginseng production facility, where a specialist will explain ginseng cultivation and its medicinal benefits. In the evening, drive back to Vancouver.At the end of the itinerary, you will be transferred to Vancouver International Airport. Please book flights departing after 22:30.If you wish to book additional hotel nights after the tour, please contact our customer service for a quote.Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner:None
Pricing
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Holiday Price/Person By Occupancy :
1. The sequence of itineraries is subject to change without prior notice according to departure date, weather, traffic, etc.
2. Two full-size beds per room, Usitour don't guarantee extra rolling/sofa bed for 3rd or 4th person, please contact front desk for availability;
3. Some itineraries offer "Buy two get one discounted" or "Buy two get two discounted", which means three or four persons share one room can get discount;
4. Due to we reserve bus seats, no-show of third and fourth discounted customers incur penalty fee, and the first and second customers should pay the fee to tour guide.
5.For 1-3 day tours, Each passenger is allowed to bring one hand-on carry, additional piece of luggage surcharge CAD$35.00 each. For 4-day tours, each passenger is allowed to bring one piece of check in luggage and one hand-on carry, additional piece of luggage surcharge CAD$35.00 each.
6.To be fair, the Rocky Mountain tour changes seats once a day (except the first three reserved rows of VIP seats).
7.Please read carefully the content in "What's Excluded" section on tour's detail page,and directly pay the fee in cash to your tour guide.
What's Included:
4 nights hotel accommodation
Professional tour transportation
Dedicated Chinese-speaking guide & driver
Commercial vehicle insurance with coverage of one million
Taxes
What's Excluded:
Air fares between your hometown and the departure city.
All meals and drinks during the trip are not included in tour price. The tour guide will make eating arrangements.
A mandatory service fees: A total of $10.00/day per passenger. Any child / Infant reserving a seat will have to pay the service fees as well. Ex: 2 people taking a 2-day tour would pay: $10 x 2 (seats) x 2 (days) = $40. Guests who enjoy the free pick-up and drop-off machine will be charged a tip of $6/person.
Personal room fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
GST consumption tax 5% (the group fee you paid includes tax, the optional items on the group and your personal consumption need to pay GST tax);
All listing mandatory admission, please pay when you make the booking or pay cash to tour guide;
Any private expenses
Surcharge will be added to the total price when checking out.
All other fees not show in "What's Included".
Reviews
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How to book
How to book:
Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
Please refer to our Customer Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
Booking process:
| 1. Place Order: | Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order. |
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| 2. Complete Payment: | You can pay with Discover, Master and Visa card, or with PayPal. Once you have completed the payment, you will receive a Reservation Form. The Reservation Form is not your voucher. |
| 3. Confirm Order: | Confirmation of your order will take up to 2 business days, depending on availability. If the tour you have chosen is unavailable or cancelled, we will offer you a full refund. |
| 4. Get E-Voucher: | Once your order has been confirmed, we will immediately send an E-Voucher to your email. Please read it carefully and keep it with you while traveling. |
After You Book:
Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.
Amendment/Cancellation/Refund policy
Once you receive your electronic travel voucher, your order has been confirmed. For any reason that you cannot attend the tour or desert the groupearly, there will be no refund for unused tours. All flights and hotel cannot be changed or canceled once confirm.
- 1U.S. & Mexico travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| 7 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date | 50% of payment is refunded |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 75% of payment is refunded (Mexico is 60%) |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 2Alaska travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| 10 Days Prior to Departure Date(including 10 days) | Non-refundable |
| 11-21 Days Prior to Departure Date | 45% of payment is refunded |
| 22-30 Days Prior to Departure Date | 65% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 3Hawaii travel packages (exclude Hawaii inter-island air ticket)
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 7 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date | 15% of payment is refunded |
| 15 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 50% of payment is refunded |
| Tour package with "Once confirmed, no refund" notice | Non-refundable |
- 4Canada travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| 17 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 18-24 Days Prior to Departure Date | 45% of payment is refunded |
| 25-36 Days Prior to Departure Date | 65% of payment is refunded |
| 36 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 85% of payment is refunded |
Surcharge for hotel upgrading is non-refundable
- 4Yellowstone National Park travel packages
Please refer to "Cancellation and Refund Info" for individual tours.
- 6European travel packages
Once the Europe Tour package orders and sends a "Tour Confirmation Form" or "E-voucher", no fees will be refunded. Cancellation of special circumstances will be carried out in accordance with the specific provisions of the "Precautions" in each route.
- 7Australia travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| Air ticket included in the product | Non-refundable |
| 14 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 75% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 8New Zealand travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| 21 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date | 40% of payment is refunded |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 70% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 9Africa travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| Tour package with "Once confirmed, no refund" notice | Non-refundable |
| 21 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 22-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 40% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 10South America travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| Tour package with "Once confirmed, no refund" notice | Non-refundable |
| 7 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date | 70% of payment is refunded |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 50% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | charge $200 penalty, the rest will be refund |
- 11Attraction tickets/ Show tickets/ Bus tickets
- 12Cruise itinerary (any changes is deemed to be cancelled)
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 14 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 20% of payment is refunded |
| 30-55 Days Prior to Departure Date | 40% of payment is refunded |
| 56-90 Days Prior to Departure Date | charge $330 penalty per person, the rest will be refund |
The Miami Cruise Line cancellation is subject to the cruise company rules
- 13Reservation made 7 Days Prior to Departure Date
Reservations made 7 days prior to departure date are non-refundable if cancel due to personal reason, regardless of whether you have received the Confirmation Form or E-voucher.
- 14Confirmed order
The following terms apply to the refund policy when canceling or changing a confirmed order
(a) Reducing the number of travelers
(b) Rescheduling tour departure date
- 15Cancel amended order
If cancel the order that has been rescheduled tour departure date, refund policy will be applied to the original tour departure date.
- 16Cancellation of free-fare passenger of "buy 2, Get 1 or 2 Free" offers (exclude Yellowstone National Park tours)
If cancellation of free-fare passenger(s) is made at least 10 days before tour departure date, the reservation will be subject to a $50.00 Amendment Fee. No-show or cancellation within 10 days will be assessed a penalty fee as amount of child price.
- 17The specific amendment/refund criteria after receive Confirmation Form and E-voucher:
(a)If amendment is made at least 7 days before tour departure date, the reservation will be subject to a $50.00 Amendment Fee and any other surcharge.
(b) You can fill the flight information one-time for free after receive Confirmation Form, and will be charge $50 Amendment Fee after.
(c)If a tour is scheduled to depart within the next 7 days, we will not change a traveler's departure date and will not offer a refund.
- 18How to Change/ Cancel a Reservation
Amendment or Cancellation must be made by filling out and signing the Usitour Amendment Request Form and Cancellation Request Form. Please email, fax or mail to us, and confirm of receiving by calling us. We will process your request within 7 to 15 business days.
Email: service@usitour.com
Fax: 626-768-3706
Special Notes
1. Usitour cooperates with top local tour operators and ensures the best quality of services to all travelers.
2. The sequence of itineraries is subject to change without prior notice according to departure date, weather, traffic, holidays, construction, etc.
3. Please ensure safety of your luggage always, especially in public areas. The tour operator or the tour guide cannot be held responsible for any loss of personal belongings.
4. Please bring valid documentation on travel date (passport, driving license, visa, etc).
5. No-show of third and fourth discounted passengers incurs a penalty fee, and the first and the second passengers should pay the fee to the guide.
6. National Park Pass / City Pass / Entry Tickets / Annual or Season Passes / Senior Pass (or) any admission tickets to attractions purchased on your own are not allowed on this tour. All mandatory / optional tour services, have to be purchased as instructed in the exclusions section.
7. Two full-sized beds per room. No additional bed for children, 3rd or 4th travelers.
8. Tour is not wheel chair accessible.
9 Children at 18 or under 18 years old must be accompanied by a partner at 19 or 19+ years old.
10. We recommend that you book your flight ticket after receiving the confirmation e-tour ticket. After ordering the ticket, please return to our website tours.usitour.com “My Account” to fill in the ticket information for the guide to pick up the plane.
11. If the flight is late or delayed, please inform the pick-up personnel in time. We are not responsible for this issue affected due to your pick-up arrangement.
12. For the principle of fairness, the bus seats are rotated daily during the trip. Please cooperate with the tour guide to avoid unnecessary disputes.
13. For New Year's Day, National Day, Labor Day or other long weekend holidays, the group fee will be adjusted appropriately. Please confirm the price before booking.
14. In order to ensure that all guests can start the tour on time, please arrive at the pick-up location 10 minutes in advance, and we are not responsible for your expiration.