4D3N · Group Tours · 4-day Vancouver Winter Rockies tour: Banff National Park, Johnston Canyon ice walk & Okanagan wine
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Group tour
No shopping
Guide
Tour guide included
3 diamonds: Comfy
Service language:English
Departure city: Vancouver
Group size
Max. 55 persons
Highlights
Walk through Johnston Canyon's frozen waterfalls on a guided winter ice hike with crampons, past blue ice formations and silver-draped cliffs.
Ride the Banff Gondola (or Lake Louise Gondola by season) for 360° Rocky Mountain summit views, then unwind at Banff Upper Hot Springs (optional).
Discover Canada's first national park: visit Lake Louise "Sapphire of the Rockies," Vermilion Lake, Bow Falls, and The Last Spike railway monument.
4-day itinerary
Day 1 | Vancouver - Okanagan Valley - Salmon Arm Meet up go to the meeting point on your ownView meeting point MorningTransportation Itinerary: Vancouver - Merritt (Pass-by) - Kelowna (lunch at your own expense) - Grizzli (30 mins) - Kalamalka Lake (15 mins) - Salmon Arm (dinner at your own expense) Travel: approx. 530 km/11 hrs MorningLunch(at own expense) Lunch is not included in the base tour price. Guests may dine independently at the hotel or nearby restaurants, or pre-purchase the optional 4-day meal package, which includes 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners throughout the tour. Rocky Mountain 4-day Meals: 7 meals in total, including 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners. Adult: USD 158. 00/CAD 198. 00. Child (2–11): USD 138. 00/CAD 178. 00. AfternoonAttraction  No photos yet Kalamalka Lake 4.4 Lakes (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 15 mins EveningDinner(at own expense) Dinner is not included in the base tour price. Guests may dine independently at the hotel or nearby restaurants, or pre-purchase the optional 4-day meal package which covers 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners across the tour. EveningTransportation Kalamalka Lake - Salmon Arm (hotel) Travel: approx. 90 km/1 hr 15 mins EveningHotel  Hilltop Inn - Salmon Arm 3.9/5 Hilltop Inn Salmon Arm or similar. Specific hotel assigned based on availability. Room type (king-bed or twin-bed) assigned on arrival and cannot be guaranteed in advance. Check-in typically after 15:00. Credit card required for hotel deposit per property policy. Smoking is prohibited in all rooms - fines may apply. Pets not permitted. |
Day 2 | Salmon Arm - Banff National Park - Banff All dayTransportation 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 your own expense) - Bow Falls (15 mins) - Banff National Park - Lake Louise Gondola (mandatory, 60 mins) - Banff Upper Hot Springs (optional, 60 mins) - Banff Important reminders: Coin-operated lockers are available at the scenic area. Please bring CAD 2 coins if needed. Swimsuits and towels are available for rental. Fees and terms are subject to the attraction. Guests with health concerns should decide whether to use the hot springs based on their personal condition and medical advice. Non-participants will have free time in Banff Town. If both Banff Gondola and Lake Louise Gondola are unavailable, gondola access will not be provided. Refunds: Adult USD 58. 00/CAD 72. 50 per person; Child USD 38. 00/CAD 47. 13 per person. Travel: approx. 430 km/13 hrs MorningBreakfast(at own expense) Breakfast is not included in the base tour price. Guests may dine independently at the hotel or nearby cafés, or pre-purchase the optional 4-day meal package which covers Day 2 breakfast. MorningAttraction No photos yet The Last Spike 4.2 Monuments Historical Sites (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 20 mins MorningTransportation The Last Spike - Banff (Gondola / Vermilion Lake / Bow Falls) Travel: approx. 340 km/4 hrs MorningAttraction  Yoho National Park Of Canada 6.1  No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Columbia-Shuswap4.6/5 National Parks (View from vehicle) Cross the continental divide through Yoho National Park on the western slopes of the Canadian Rockies, famous for its vertical rock walls, waterfalls, and towering peaks. Activity duration: approx. 2 mins AfternoonLunch(at own expense) Lunch Price: Not included. Optional 4-day meal package covers Day 2 lunch (see Fee Details). Lunch taken en route or in Banff. Not included in base tour price. AfternoonAttraction No photos yet Bow Falls Viewpoint 3.5 (no tickets required) Famous as the filming location for the 1950s Marilyn Monroe film River of No Return, Bow Falls is a photo stop alongside the dramatic cascades at the base of the Banff Springs Hotel. No admission fee. Activity duration: approx. 15 mins AfternoonAttraction When the Banff Gondola is closed, it will be replaced by the Lake Louise Gondola. Activity duration: approx. 1 hr AfternoonTransportation Banff Gondola - Banff Upper Hot Springs (local) Travel: approx. 10 km/20 mins EveningAttraction The original Sulphur Mountain Hot Springs with a backdrop of alpine scenery - especially magical in winter as snow falls on surrounding peaks. Please bring your own swimsuit and towel (rentals available at resort rates). Coin lockers available - bring CAD 2 coins. Guests not participating will have free time in Banff Village. Health advisory: Guests with heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or pregnancy should consult their doctor before participating. Activity duration: approx. 1 hr EveningDinner(at own expense) Dinner is not included in the base tour price. Banff offers a wide range of restaurants from casual to fine dining. EveningHotel  Elk + Avenue Hotel 4.5/5 orIrwin's Mountain Inn orRed Carpet Inn orBanff Inn orCharltons Banff orRoyal Canadian Lodge Hotel: Banff area hotels, such as Elk + Avenue Hotel, Irwin's Mountain Inn, Red Carpet Inn, Banff Inn, Charltons Banff, Royal Canadian Lodge, or similar. The specific hotel will be assigned based on availability. Due to limited hotel availability in the Banff area, specific room types cannot be guaranteed. The hotel will assign either a king-bed or twin-bed room based on availability at check-in. Check-in is typically available after 15:00. A credit card is required for the hotel deposit. Smoking and pets are not permitted. |
Day 3 | Banff - Johnston Canyon- Lake Louise - Salmon Arm All dayTransportation Itinerary: Banff - Johnston Canyon (60 mins) - Lake Louise (120 mins) - Pass by Yoho National Park and Glacier National Park - Rogers Pass (15 mins) - Salmon Arm (Dinner at your own expense) Johnston Canyon is expected to be closed for maintenance from 10/13/2026 to 11/30/2026. During this period, guests will not be able to visit Johnston Canyon. While the canyon is closed, the original Day 3 itinerary will be adjusted to include Two Jack Lake (20 minutes) and Lake Minnewanka (30 minutes) instead. Travel: approx. 330 km/12 hrs MorningBreakfast(at own expense) Breakfast is not included in the base tour price. Guests may dine independently in Banff MorningTransportation Banff - Johnston Canyon Travel: approx. 25 km/30 mins MorningAttraction  Johnston Canyon 5.6 No. 9 of Best Things to Do in Banff National Park4.7/5 Canyons (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 1 hr MorningTransportation Johnston Canyon - Lake Louise Travel: approx. 33 km/35 mins MorningAttraction  Lake Louise 7.2 No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Banff National Park4.8/5 Lakes (Appearance) Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs AfternoonLunch(at own expense) AfternoonAttraction Yoho National Park Of Canada 6.1 No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Columbia-Shuswap4.6/5 National Parks (View from vehicle)  Glacier National Park 4.7 5.0/5 Forests Mountains National Parks (View from vehicle) Scenic drive. Travel west through Yoho National Park and Glacier National Park along Highway 1, enjoying stunning views of glacial valleys, waterfalls, and alpine meadows. Activity duration: approx. 2 mins AfternoonTransportation Lake Louise - Salmon Arm (hotel) Travel: approx. 270 km/3 hrs 15 mins AfternoonAttraction  Rogers Pass Centre 3.0 Science & Technology Museums (Appearance) Activity duration: approx. 15 mins EveningDinner(at own expense) Dinner is not included in the base tour price. Guests may dine independently at the hotel or nearby restaurants, or use the optional meal package if pre-purchased. EveningHotel Hilltop Inn - Salmon Arm 3.9/5 Hilltop Inn Salmon Arm, or similar. Specific hotel assigned based on availability. Room type (king or twin) assigned on arrival. Check-in typically after 15:00. Credit card required for hotel deposit. Smoking prohibited; pets not permitted. |
Day 4 | Revelstoke/Salmon Arm - Kamloops - Vancouver All dayTransportation Itinerary: Salmon Arm (Breakfast at your own expense) - Kamloops (45 mins) - Merritt (Lunch at your own expense) - Drive through Fraser Valley - Hope Town (20 mins) - Vancouver Travel: approx. 465 km/8 hrs MorningBreakfast(at own expense) Breakfast is not included in the base tour price. Guests may dine independently at the hotel, or use the optional meal package if pre-purchased. AfternoonLunch(at own expense) Optional 4-day meal package covers Day 4 lunch (see Fee Details). Lunch in Kamloops or along the Coquihalla route. AfternoonAttraction No photos yet Fraser River 2.7 (View from vehicle) Return through the Fraser Valley along Highway 1, passing farmland, mountain views, and the Fraser River as you approach the Lower Mainland. Activity duration: approx. 5 mins AfternoonTransportation Kamloops - Vancouver (drop-off points) Travel: approx. 355 km/3 hrs 45 mins Tour ends This product includes airport/station drop-off Free drop-off service to airport/train station: Vancouver International Airport Service period: 19:30-20:30(rideshare) |
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