Vancouver Entry and Exit Calgary
In the morning, we will pass through the grassland town of Merritt, which is mainly engaged in animal husbandry and forestry. After lunch in Kelowna, then we will visit the famous "VQA" precious winery, taste red and white wines, and buy world-famous Canadian ice wine. Then we will go to the Kalamalka Lake to appreciate the color of the lake that changes with the environment at any time, and feel the magic and charm of nature. Then we will drive to Salmon Arm.
Itinerary:
Vancouver → Merritt (Pass-by) → Kelowna (Lunch at your own expense) → Grizzli Winery (30 mins) → Kalamalka Lake (15 mins) → Salmon Arm (Dinner at your own expense)
This morning we will visit the famous "Last Spike" in the Pacific Railroad Memorial Park. Then we will pass through Yoho National Park and head to the Bow Falls, one of the filming locations of the classic movie "The River Flows East" starring Marilyn Monroe. Take the Gondola to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountains. Finally, we will go to the Banff Upper Hot Springs (please bring your own swimsuit and towel, etc.) to help you wash away the fatigue of a day's journey.
Itinerary for Operating Period of Banff Gondola (Oct 14, 2026 – Nov 08, 2026 & Nov 21, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027)
Salmon Arm (Breakfast at your own expense) → The Last Spike (20 mins) → Yoho National Park (Drive through) → Golden (Pass by) → Lake Louise Village (Lunch at your own expense) → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Banff National Park → Banff Gondola (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Banff Upper Hot Springs (Optional, 60 mins) → Banff
Itinerary for Closed Period of Banff Gondola (Nov 09, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026)
Salmon Arm (Breakfast at your own expense) → The Last Spike (20 mins) → Yoho National Park (Drive through) → Golden (Pass by) → Lake Louise Village (Lunch at own expense) → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Banff National Park → Lake Louise Gondola (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Banff Upper Hot Springs (Optional, 60 mins) → Banff
Kindly Reminder:
1. Coin-operated lockers are available within the scenic area. Please bring CAD $2 coins if you wish to use them.
2. Swimsuits and towels are available for rental at the venue. All rental fees and terms are set by the attraction management; guests may rent items at their own discretion.
3. Guests with heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, pregnancy or other physical ailments shall decide whether to use the hot springs based on their personal physical condition and doctor’s advice. Guests who opt out of the hot spring activity will be arranged free time in Banff Town by the tour guide.
4. If both Banff Gondola and Lake Louise Gondola are out of service, gondola access will not be available. The tour guide will process refunds on board as follows: Adult USD 58.00 / CAD 72.50 per person; Child USD 38.00 / CAD 47.13 per person.
Due to limited hotel availability in the Banff area, specific room types cannot be guaranteed. The hotel will assign either a king-bed room or twin-bed room based on availability upon check-in. Thank you for your understanding!
Contemporary mid-range hotel on Banff Avenue, a few steps from the shops and restaurants of downtown Banff and about 4 km from the Banff Gondola. Formerly the Banff International Hotel, renovated in 2016, it has 162 rooms, the Farm & Fire restaurant and lounge, a hot tub and dry sauna, and heated underground parking (CAD 10 per night). Run by Pursuit's Banff Jasper Collection.
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Simple 65-room inn on Banff Avenue, about a 5-minute walk from the downtown shops, run by the employee-owned Banff Lodging Co. Rooms are air-conditioned; the inn has an 8-person hot tub, a 4-person cedar sauna, a small fitness room, coin laundry and the El Toro restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Parking and Wi-Fi are free, and guests get a free Roam local transit pass.
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Budget 53-room inn on Banff Avenue a few blocks from downtown Banff, operated by the employee-owned Banff Lodging Co. as the economy sister of Irwin's Mountain Inn next door, where check-in takes place. Rooms have air conditioning, a mini-fridge and coffee maker; there is an indoor hot tub, free underground parking and free Wi-Fi but no restaurant on site.
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A 99-room hotel on Banff Avenue in the uptown part of Banff, about a 15-minute walk from the town centre, with a heated indoor pool, hot tub and sauna for the evening.
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A 65-room hotel on uptown Banff Avenue, a 3-minute drive from the town centre, with kitchenettes in the rooms, an indoor pool and a hot tub.
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A 99-room lodge on Banff Avenue, about 730 m from the town centre, with an indoor pool, hot tub, gym and its own restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.
See the hotel › 9 photosToday’s journey begins in Banff, taking you past the majestic Castle Mountain before entering Kootenay National Park, where you’ll witness the awe-inspiring Marble Canyon—a masterpiece carved by nature’s hand. Next, arrive at Lake Louise, where shifting light paints the waters in ever-changing hues. After traversing the winding Spiral Tunnels, explore Yoho National Park, home to the mighty Natural Bridge and the jewel-toned Emerald Lake, each stop more breathtaking than the last. Finally concluding this unforgettable adventure.
Itinerary:
Banff → Castle Mountain (Pass by) → Kootenay National Park → Marble Canyon (45 mins) → Lake Louise (90 mins, optional: Snowshoeing/Lake Louise Horse Sleigh Ride/Lake Louise Afternoon Tea) → Spiral Tunnel (Pass by) → Yoho National Park → Natural Bridge (15 mins) → Emerald Lake (20 mins) → Banff/Calgary
From Banff to Kootenay National Park From Kootenay National Park to Lake Louise7 hand-picked hotels over 7 nights of this itinerary. Open any property for photos, video, a full introduction and what's on site.
Independent hotel (formerly the Podollan Inn) set back from the Trans-Canada Highway on a rise above Salmon Arm, about 1.5 km from Shuswap Lake and the downtown wharf. 71 rooms and suites with pillow-top beds, mini-fridge and microwave; some look over the lake. Seasonal resort-style outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, two outdoor hot tubs, an on-site restaurant, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
See the hotel › 8 photosContemporary mid-range hotel on Banff Avenue, a few steps from the shops and restaurants of downtown Banff and about 4 km from the Banff Gondola. Formerly the Banff International Hotel, renovated in 2016, it has 162 rooms, the Farm & Fire restaurant and lounge, a hot tub and dry sauna, and heated underground parking (CAD 10 per night). Run by Pursuit's Banff Jasper Collection.
See the hotel › 9 photosSimple 65-room inn on Banff Avenue, about a 5-minute walk from the downtown shops, run by the employee-owned Banff Lodging Co. Rooms are air-conditioned; the inn has an 8-person hot tub, a 4-person cedar sauna, a small fitness room, coin laundry and the El Toro restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Parking and Wi-Fi are free, and guests get a free Roam local transit pass.
See the hotel › 9 photosBudget 53-room inn on Banff Avenue a few blocks from downtown Banff, operated by the employee-owned Banff Lodging Co. as the economy sister of Irwin's Mountain Inn next door, where check-in takes place. Rooms have air conditioning, a mini-fridge and coffee maker; there is an indoor hot tub, free underground parking and free Wi-Fi but no restaurant on site.
See the hotel › 9 photosA 99-room hotel on Banff Avenue in the uptown part of Banff, about a 15-minute walk from the town centre, with a heated indoor pool, hot tub and sauna for the evening.
See the hotel › 9 photosA 65-room hotel on uptown Banff Avenue, a 3-minute drive from the town centre, with kitchenettes in the rooms, an indoor pool and a hot tub.
See the hotel › 9 photosA 99-room lodge on Banff Avenue, about 730 m from the town centre, with an indoor pool, hot tub, gym and its own restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.
See the hotel › 9 photosWhere a day says “or similar”, a comparable property of the same standard may be used on some departures. Room photos are representative; the room category is set by your booked package.
1. Transportation: The type of vehicle used will based on the number of guests that day.
2. Bilingual tour guide or driver-guide.
3. Accommodation during the trip (the number of nights is equal to the number of days in the trip minus one).
1. 5%GST of CAD price.
1. Service fee:
Vancouver Part: On arrival day, airport transfer only is USD $7/CAD $10 per person, while transfer combined with the featured tour is USD $15/CAD $20 per person; for all other travel days, the rate is USD $15/CAD $20 per person per day.
Calgary: minimum USD$15 or CAD$20/person/day.
1. Any food and beverages.
1. Admission fees mentioned in the itinerary (Prices are subject to change without prior notice; Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
1. Personal fees: such as laundry, telephone, diet, shopping, pay television etc.
1. Additional fees caused by irresistible reasons due to traffic, war, coup, strikes, weather, flight cancellation or date changes.
1. Any kinds of Travel Insurance.
For the period 10/14/2026-11/08/2026 & 11/21/2026-04/30/2027, includes: Banff National Park admission + Banff Gondola
For the period 11/09/2026-11/20/2026, includes: Banff National Park admission + Lake Louise Gondola
The dates listed above are all for the day of the visit to Banff National Park and the Gondola tour.
Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
Please pay the surcharge before the tour begins, or paid to the tour guide in person (if the order includes children, please make sure to indicate the age of the children in advance when booking the itinerary, otherwise the fee will be charged on-site according to adult standards).
Includes a total of 3 meals: 2 lunches and 1 dinner.
BAW4 Day 1: Lunch + Dinner
BAW4 Day 2: Lunch
CAD prices do not include the 5% federal GST.
Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
Opening hours: 12/15/2026-03/31/2027 (actual operating hours may be adjusted depending on weather conditions). Peak season: 12/15/2026-01/03/2027, the rest of the time is off-season.
CAD price exclude 5%GST tax.
Notes:
1. Sleigh rides are 45 minutes in length and please remember to dress appropriately for weather conditions.
2. Children 3 years and under are not guaranteed a seat (they may have to sit on your lap).
3. Please ensure you are able to come to the Brewster Lake Louise Sleigh Ride desk 30 minutes prior to your scheduled ride. The sleigh desk is located in the lower level lobby of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. All sleigh rides depart exactly on the hour.
4. To secure your booking, we recommend prepaying at least 7 days in advance. Please note that this activity requires secondary confirmation upon request.
5. Non-refundable, and cannot be rescheduled, if booking is a 'no show' or guest fails to arrive to check-in on time.
6. Full cancellation and refund available 6 days priorto scheduled time. lf you require to change your booking date or time, you must contact us a minimum of 48 hours in advance and a USD$25.00/CAD$30.00 change fee will apply.
7. All rides go as scheduled, unless cancelled by Management for safety reasons (Trail Maintenance, Ice and Snow conditions, temperatures below -30 Celsius etc.)
Opening Time: 11/01/2026-12/19/2026, 01/03/2027-04/30/2027
Including: Meal fee (children aged 12 and under will be provided with a separate children's meal), reservation service fee.
To ensure a successful reservation, we recommend prepaying at least 3 days in advance.
Service fees are included. CAD prices do not include the 5% federal Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Time: 10/16-5/31.
Resources are limited – first come, first served! We strongly recommend prepayment; on-site payment cannot guarantee availability.
When signing up for activities, please provide your shoe size (in US sizes).
If corresponding resources are unavailable, the guide will arrange a refund.
For safety reasons: This activity is subject to weather and lake ice conditions.
If the activity cannot proceed due to force majeure, the guide will arrange an on-site refund.
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The Hilltop Inn stands on the hillside above the Trans-Canada Highway at the east end of Salmon Arm, about 1.5 km from the shore of Shuswap Lake and the town's wharf. Its 71 rooms and suites (Queen Executive, King Executive and Junior Suites) have custom pillow-top Simmons mattresses, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker and free Wi-Fi; suites add walk-in showers and soaker tubs, and some rooms have garden, forest or lake views.
An on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. From mid-May to the end of September guests can use the large outdoor pool with swim-up island bar and poolside patios; two outdoor hot tubs are also available. Parking is free and the hotel has two meeting rooms.
Elk + Avenue Hotel sits at 333 Banff Avenue, at the north end of downtown Banff, so the main street's shops and restaurants are a short walk away; the Banff Gondola is about 4 km off and Lake Louise 59 km. The former Banff International Hotel was rebuilt inside in 2016 and now has 162 air-conditioned rooms with a mini-fridge, flat-screen TV, coffee maker and free Wi-Fi, some with mountain views.
Farm & Fire, the hotel's restaurant and lounge, serves breakfast, dinner and drinks. Guests have a hot tub and dry sauna, coin laundry, ski lockers, a gift shop and an activities desk for tours and sightseeing. Heated underground parking costs CAD 10 per night with a 6'1" height limit and limited spaces; check-out is at 11:00.
Irwin's Mountain Inn is a modest 65-room property at 429 Banff Avenue, roughly a 5-minute walk from downtown Banff and close to the local bus and ski shuttle stops. Rooms come in several layouts, all with individual air conditioning and free Wi-Fi; the front desk also handles check-in for the Red Carpet Inn next door.
El Toro, the in-house restaurant, serves breakfast and dinner with a Canadian menu influenced by Latin American and Spanish cooking. Guests can use an 8-person hot tub, a 4-person dry cedar sauna, a small fitness room with cardio machines and free weights, coin laundry, a ski room with lockers and a 24-hour computer kiosk. Parking is free but limited, and every stay includes a complimentary Roam local transit pass.
Red Carpet Inn is a small budget property at 425 Banff Avenue, a few blocks north of the downtown shopping streets and next door to Irwin's Mountain Inn, which handles check-in and shares its owner, Banff Lodging Co. The 53 hotel-style rooms are simple but air-conditioned, with a mini-fridge, coffee maker and free Wi-Fi.
There is no restaurant, though El Toro at Irwin's next door serves breakfast and dinner, and downtown Banff's restaurants are within walking distance. Facilities are limited to an indoor hot tub, free underground parking and free local calls; express check-out is offered. It is the most basic of the Banff Avenue options on this itinerary.
Banff Inn sits at 501 Banff Avenue, in the uptown stretch of the main road into Banff. It opened in 2000 and has 99 guest rooms. It is a straightforward, practical stay for a night in the national park, within about a 15-minute walk of the Banff National Park Information Centre on the main street.
Room types range from standard queen and two-double rooms to deluxe rooms, family suites and loft suites. Rooms have a desk, coffee and tea maker, cable TV and free Wi-Fi; bathrooms have a shower/tub combination with a deep soaking tub.
After a day on the coach, you can use the heated indoor pool, the hot tub or the sauna. The lobby has a fireplace.
There is a pizza restaurant and a bar/lounge on site.
Charltons Banff is on Banff Avenue in the uptown part of town, about a 3-minute drive from the Banff National Park Information Centre on the main street and 9 minutes from the Upper Hot Springs. It opened in 2000 and has 65 guest rooms.
Rooms have kitchenettes, a 37-inch TV with cable, free Wi-Fi, a coffee and tea maker and an iron. Room types include deluxe queen and two-queen rooms (some with mountain views), kitchenette suites and loft suites, a few with a fireplace.
There is an indoor pool and a hot tub, handy after a long day of sightseeing. The lobby has a fireplace, and there are gas grills for guests. Bicycles can be borrowed free of charge.
Royal Canadian Lodge is on Banff Avenue, about 730 m from the centre of the Town of Banff, so shops and restaurants are within walking distance in the evening. It opened in 2000, Trip.com lists a renovation in 2026, and it has 99 guest rooms.
Rooms range from standard king and two-queen rooms to premier rooms with a fireplace and junior suites. Each has free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a safe, a desk and a hair dryer.
The Evergreen Restaurant & Lounge serves breakfast from 7:00 to 11:00 (extra charge) and dinner from 16:00 to 22:00. There is also a bar, and room service during limited hours.
The heated indoor pool and hot tub are open 10:00 to 23:00, and the gym 7:00 to 23:00, so there is time for a swim after dinner.