Vancouver Pickup + Victoria + Vancouver Free Day+Kalamalka Lake + Columbia Glacier + Banff National Park +Moraine Lake+Kamloops + Vancouver 8-Day Tour (1 Night Stay at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise)

Day 1: Vancouver Airport Pick-up

Airport Pick-up Information:

1. Complimentary airport pick-up services will be provided at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) at: 10:00、12:30、15:00、17:00、19:00、21:00、23:00. We please ask that you patiently wait for other passengers to arrive at the airport before transferring to the hotel. The wait time may vary and depends on the bus schedule.

2. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) paid pick-up and drop-off services is available 24 hours a day.

1) For flights arriving between 07:00-23:00, the first 2 passengers will be charged USD$80 (CAD$100, CAD price exclude 5%GST tax), and each additional guest will be charged USD$20 (CAD$25, CAD price exclude 5%GST tax). Please be aware that there is a maximum of 4 guests per order.

2) For flights arriving beyond 07:00-23:00, the first 2 passengers will be charged USD$95 (CAD$120, CAD price exclude 5%GST tax), and each additional guest will be charged USD$20 (CAD$25, CAD price exclude 5%GST tax). Please be aware that there is a maximum of 4 guests per order.

3. For all guests who collect luggage and meet with the guide before 12:15, you may pay USD$19 (CAD$25, CAD price exclude 5%GST tax) to participate in the 3-hour Vancouver tour. Please patiently wait in the airport lobby and we will depart from the airport at 12:30.

Vancouver tour itinerary: Gastown → 2010 Winter Olympics Torch Plaza → Canada Place, via Chinatown.

Special Notes:

1) If the guests who want to participate in the Vancouver tour does not choose this activity when they reserve our product, they are allowed to get on the bus when there are free seats and they will be charged US$25 per person.

4. The check-in time for the hotel is 15:00, customers arriving in advance can drop off their luggage at the front desk and arrange their own itinerary.

5. If pick-up service is included in the guest's itinerary, please be sure to provide accurate flight information and arrival times at the designated pick-up location. If there is any inaccurate information provided or an airport pick-up mistake, the travel agency reserves the right to provide second transfer services or charge additional airport pick-up fees.

Vancouver Arrival

Domestic flight arrival

At Claim Belt #3

International flight arrival

Arriving Hall Information Center

Cruise Terminal

Pan Pacific Hotel Entrance, free pick-up time is provided at 13:30

Guests who choose this pick-up point have to pay additional USD$19.00 / CAD25.00 per person to participate in 3-hour Vancouver tour.

Seattle paid pick-up information:

1. Every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, we provide a pick-up service from the Seattle City Vancouver team hotel (This service is only available for departures before 10/16/2026. From 10/16/2026 onwards, this pick-up service will only be available on Wednesdays.). The price is $55 per person one-way, and the pick-up location and time are: 13:30, 400 Broad St, Seat, WA 98109, Seattle Space Needle Square (this itinerary needs to be grouped with other Seattle returning guests. The arrival time in Vancouver is approximately after 9pm. Guests who mind, please do not choose).

2. Quick Shuttle between Seattle Airport and Vancouver hotel: You may book a Quick Shuttle from the Seattle Airport (SEA), Seattle downtown (Seattle-Washington State Convention Center), Seattle-Pier 66/91 to the Vancouver hotel (Richmond- River Rock Casino), and we will arrange the vehicle to pick up guests from Richmond- River Rock Casino to our group’s hotel.

Quick Shuttle price: one-way USD$75/person.

The ride time is approximately 4-5 hours. The actual ticket information should come before the specific information is placed in the order. You can check out more information about taking the Quick Shuttle.

*Please be advised, this fare is 100% non-refundable, non-changeable, and non-transferable.

3. Seattle-Vancouver round-trip chartered service: 7-person Van, with a maximum of 6 people; one-way USD$650/van.

• Grand Park Hotel Vancouver Airport, Ascend Hotel Collection / Accent Inns Vancouver Airport / 同級

Day 2: Vancouver → Victoria

Victoria Ferry

Butchart Gardens

Victoria's Chinatown

Victoria Highway

Victoria Inner Harbour

We will take a tour to the beautiful city of Vancouver! We will first visit the Butchart Gardens, a garden that has over 100 years of history and has many themes for you to look at! Then we will walk through Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest commercial street in the Chinatown neighborhood on the island. Next, we will go to the Victoria Mile Zero Monument. After that, we will visit the British-style Victoria Inner Harbor and stay overnight in Victoria.

Itinerary:

Vancouver → BC ferry (90 mins, Madatory ticket)→ The Butchart Gardens (60 mins, Madatory ticket ) → Chinatown Victoria (Pass by) → Victoria Mile Zero Monument (15 mins) → Victoria Inner Harbour (120 mins, during the period, you can visit the Empress Hotel or enjoy the English afternoon tea at your own expense) → Victoria

BC ferry

The BC Ferry is the primary mode of transportation from Vancouver to Victoria. With so many people traveling between Vancouver and Victoria, vehicles are also transported together, so there's a queue upon arrival. The ferry, built in Germany, can accommodate approximately 400 vehicles. The six-story lounge features a comprehensive selection of amenities, including a souvenir shop, restaurant, children's playroom, computer room, business area, and first-class seating. The scenery along the way is breathtaking, with small islands constantly visible, seagulls flying around the mast, and with luck, dolphins. Combined with the azure blue sky and sea, the scenery is breathtaking.

Fun Fact: The ferries were first manufactured in Germany and can accommodate up to 400 cars at once, which is truly amazing!

The Butchart Gardens

Butchart Gardens, a renowned National Historic Site of Canada with over a century of history, is a family-owned garden. Construction began in 1904, and through generations of dedicated effort, it has become a remarkable achievement in horticultural art. It is the second-largest garden in the world, attracting over 500,000 visitors annually. In March, fields of daisies, pansies, and periwinkles bloom; in April and May, tulips bloom in every corner of the garden. From late May, the rose garden becomes the centerpiece of summer, with peonies also showcasing their beauty. In July and August, the gardens host nightly fireworks displays, accompanied by open-air stages and musical performances, ensuring every visitor enjoys their stay. The gardens also boast rare blue poppies.

Chinatown Victoria

The Chinatown in Victoria is the oldest Chinatown in Canada and the second oldest in North America after San Francisco’s. Now, Victoria Chinatown is surrounded by different cultural entertainment venues, as well as being a important venue by itself. Chinatown is also conveniently a few minutes’ walk away from other tour sites, such as the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, Bay Centre, Empress Hotel, Market Square, and other significant sites.

Victoria Mile Zero Monument

Located in the picturesque Beacon Hill Park in British Columbia’s capital, Mile 0 is one of the symbolic starting points of the Trans-Canada Highway on the Pacific Coast. The highway, conceived in the late 1940s and constructed between 1950 and 1971, was the longest uninterrupted highway in the world at the time of its completion. Spanning a whopping 4,860 miles (7,821 kilometers), it runs across all 10 of Canada’s provinces, crossing the Rocky Mountains and the wide-open prairies of central Canada.

Victoria Inner Harbour

The Victoria Harbor, including the Inner Harbor, is one of the mot beautiful harbors in the world. The harbor has a long-standing history, starting with its first use by the First Nations. Recreational vessels and small cruise ships can be seen in the center of this famous heritage city, just a few steps away from its historic streets and distinctive architecture.

• Red Lion Inn and Suites Victoria / similar

Day 3: Victoria → Vancouver

Hatley Castle

Malahat SkyWalk

Chemainus

Nanaimo

Today we will first visit the Hatley Park National Historic Site, which was where the Hollywood film X-Men were frequently shot. Then, we will go to Malahat Skywalk, a newly developed tourist attraction in Vancouver. Here, we will stroll among giants along a 600m elevated walkway through the West Coast Forest of Arbutus and Douglas Firs. Following that, we will go to Chemainus Festival of Murals Society. There are many murals meticulously created by artists on the walls of the streets, reflecting the lively local customs and history. Additionally, there are also several antique shops in the city that you can visit. Finally, we will go to the scenic port city of Nanaimo and take the BC Ferry back to Vancouver.

Itinerary:

Victoria → Hatley Park National Historic Site (Outside visit, 30 mins) → Malahat SkyWalk (Optional, 90 mins) → Chemainus Festival Of Murals Society (60 mins) → Nanaimo → BC ferry (Mandatory, 90 mins)→ Vancouver

Hatley Park National Historic Site

Hatley Park National Historic Site is located in Colwood, British Columbia, in Greater Victoria. It is the site of Hatley Castle, a Classified Federal Heritage Building. Since 1995, the mansion and estate have been used for the public Royal Roads University. From the 1940s to 1995, it was used for the Royal Roads Military College, a naval training facility. The extensive grounds of the historic site have formal gardens, former farmland, and trails through mature stands of first and second-growth forest, including large Douglas fir and western red cedar.

Malahat SkyWalk

Take the spiral ramp of Malahat SkyWalk to reach the peak of your adventure! At 250m above sea level, the tower offers some of the best views on Vancouver Island, including a sweeping panorama of Mt. Baker, Finlayson Arm, the Saanich Peninsula, and islands in the two countries. Explore the West Coast from a whole new perspective and choose your descent with a return walk down the ramp or take the fast route on the thrilling Spiral Slide!

Ascend the spiral ramp to peak adventure. At 250 m above sea level, the tower offers some of the best views on Vancouver Island, including a sweeping panorama of Mt. Baker, Finlayson Arm, the Saanich Peninsula, and islands in two countries. Explore the West Coast from a whole new perspective and then choose your descent with a return walk down the ramp or take the fast route on the thrilling Spiral Slide.

Chemainus Festival Of Murals Society

Chemainus, a mural town located on Vancouver Island, has a population of only 600. However, its charming streets and simple folk customs make it a particularly welcoming place for visitors. The town is particularly proud of its numerous murals on the exterior walls, which attract visitors with a lasting impression. These murals, which primarily depict the logging history and local customs of this century-old town, have gradually attracted many tourists to visit and have also attracted other artists to join the mural painting team. To date, there are 34 murals, 8 sculptures, and a mural festival, earning it the reputation of an outdoor art gallery.

Nanaimo

Nanaimo is a vibrant urban centre found on the east side of beautiful Vancouver Island where an abundance of recreation and cultural opportunities exist giving residents a lifestyle second to none for living, working and playing.

• Grand Park Hotel Vancouver Airport, Ascend Hotel Collection / Accent Inns Vancouver Airport / 同級

Day 4:

Vancouver

• Grand Park Hotel Vancouver Airport, Ascend Hotel Collection / Accent Inns Vancouver Airport / 同級

Day 5: Vancouver → Kelowna → Revelstoke / Salmon Arm

Grizzli Winery

Kalamalka Lake

Depart from Vancouver in the morning, passing through the scenic Fraser Valley and Merritt, which is the filming location of the movie Jurassic. After lunch, go to Kelowna, the fruit town of BC, to visit the famous "VQA" precious winery, taste red and white wines and buy world-famous Canadian ice wine. Next, we will visit the Changing Color Lake, where the lake surface changes color with the seasons. Overnight in Salmon Bay/Grizzly Town.

Itinerary:

Vancouver → Merritt (Pass by) → Kelowna → Winery (45 mins) → Kalamalka Lake (15 mins) → Revelstoke / Salmon Arm

Grizzli Winery/Summer Hill Winery

The winery is rooted in the heart of Canada's Okanagan region. Surrounded by mountains and lakes, with long sunshine and large temperature differences between day and night, unique wines are created here. Here, you can taste red and white wines and buy world-famous Canadian ice wine.

Kalamalka Lake

Kalamalka Lake, also known as "Color Changing Lake", is a large lake in the interior plateau of south-central British Columbia, Canada, east of Lake Okanagan. At different times of the year, the color of the lake water changes from cyan to indigo, and it appears simultaneously in different areas, so it is called "Lake of a Thousand Colors". During the period of warm weather and enhanced photosynthesis of phytoplankton, calcium, carbonate ions and phosphorus in the water will precipitate, changing the color of the water and increasing turbidity.

• Hilltop Inn Salmon Arm / Comfort Inn & Suites Salmon Arm / Sandman Hotel Revelstoke / similar

Day 6: Revelstoke/Salmon Arm → Columbia Icefield → Banff → Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Glacier National Park

Yoho National Park

Banff National Park

Columbia Icefield

Bow Lake

Banff Town Area

In the morning, we headed to the Rocky Mountains along Highway 1, passing through the famous Rogers Canyon Passage in Glacier National Park. Then enter Banff National Park via Yoho National Park.Then arrive at Columbia Glacier. You can take an icefield snowmobile to feel the temperature of the ice and snow of Athabasca Glacier and touch it for thousands of years. Glaciers leave beautiful memories of your travels. Finally arrive in Banff city. Guests can go to the gift shop and taste a variety of different delicacies on their own. Check in to the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in the evening and have delicious dinner.

Itinerary：

Revelstoke/Salmon Arm → Glacier National Park (Pass by) → Yoho National Park (Pass by) → Banff National Park → Columbia Icefield (150 mins，Includes Ice Explorer and Icefield Skywalk time) → Bow Lake (passing by) → Banff Town (60 mins) → Dinner at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (90 mins)

Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park is located in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. The park is famous for its glaciers and railway museums. It was established in 1886 and covers an area of about 1,394 square kilometers. After the glaciers retreated, they left behind many beautiful mountains, lakes, and waterfalls. The scenery is ever-changing from large to small and very beautiful.

Yoho National Park

Yoho National Park lies on the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Vertical rock walls, waterfalls and high peaks draw visitors from all around the world to this unique national park! Yoho offers exceptional hiking and sightseeing for everyone to enjoy! The park even offers a unique glimpse of Canada’s natural wonders and an insight of this alpine majesty!

Banff National Park

Banff National Park is famously known for its colored lakes, majestic mountains, and endless outdoor adventures that it has to offer! It is also Canada’s very first national park and the world’s third! It has a rich heritage and is one of the world’s most awe-inspiring mountain destinations to discover! Make sure to even take a special look at its easy access and close proximity that it has to the vast unspoiled wilderness of the Canadian Rockies. The park itself spans 6,641 square kilometers (2,564 square miles) of pure mountainous terrain. It is greatly packed with spectacular scenic valleys, peaks, glaciers, forests, meadows, and rivers. Take a look at what makes Banff National Park so unique!

Columbia Icefield

The Columbia Glacier was formed in ancient times. It is located on the plateau and close to the North Pole. It is one of the 17 glaciers in the Rocky Mountains. It is a famous ancient ice sheet relic in the world and a great watershed between the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean and the Arctic Ocean. The Columbia Glacier provides clean water and fresh air for the entire North America, and affects the ecological environment of animals and plants.

Bow Lake

Bow Lake is located approximately 30 minutes north of Lake Louise and off the Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93) in the Canadian Rockies. It is half a mile north of the Crowfoot Glacier. It sits at an elevation of 1,920 m (6,300 ft) and is one of the largest lakes at the Banff National Park. It is fed by the meltwater from the Bow Glacier in the Wapta Icefield. Bow Lake is a wonderful place for a picnic and to enjoy scenic breathtaking views.

Town of Banff

Banff is a small town within Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. It is one of Canada's most popular tourist destinations. It is known for its mountainous environment and hot springs, and is a popular destination for outdoor activities and hiking, biking, climbing, and skiing.

Due to limited availability, room types (double or twin room) will be randomly assigned by the hotel based on room availability upon check-in. Requests for specific room types cannot be accommodated. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.

• Fairmont Chteau Lake Louise

Day 7: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise → Moraine Lake → The Last Spike → Revelstoke/Salmon Arm

Lake Louise

Moraine Lake

Wake up to the first rays of the morning sun over Lake Louise at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. You can enjoy breakfast at the hotel, which will give you a rich taste experience while enjoying the beautiful scenery. After a hearty breakfast, you can choose to leisurely enjoy the hotel's first-class facilities, or you can join the Teahouse hike or boating on Lake Louise at your own expense to experience the dynamic beauty of nature. Then we will visit Moraine Lake, another glacial lake in Banff, with its calm waters and rippling blue waves.

Itinerary:

Breakfast at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (45 mins) → Free activities in and around the hotel (4hours, Includes sightseeing time at Lake Louise) → Moraine Lake (30 mins) → The Last Spike (20 minutes) → Revelstoke/Salmon Arm

Special Notes:

Moraine Lake is open from June to mid-October; if it is not open by then, it will be cancelled and the tour time of Lake Louise will be increased accordingly.

Lake Louise

Lake Louise, located on the south side of Highway 1, is a famous attraction in Banff National Park. With Mount Victoria as its barrier and surrounded by dense forests, the mountains and waters are interdependent, forming a perfect landscape photo. Lake Louise is like a pearl, otherworldly and otherworldly, so it is known as the "Sapphire in the Rocky Mountains" and has become a lake favored by photographers.

Moraine Lake

Moraine Lake is a glacial lake in Banff National Park in Canada. It is located in the famous Valley of the Ten Peaks. The bottom of the lake is filled with mineral-rich gravel. Over the years, the sedimentation has formed ever-changing blue water. It is recognized as the most photographed lake in the world. The lake surface is sapphire blue and crystal clear, like a shining pearl.

The Last Spike

The "Last Nail" monument was built in 1985 to commemorate the completion of the cross-Canada railway 100 years ago. At that time, Donald, chairman of the Pacific Railway Company, nailed the last gold nail of historical significance here, which was called the "Last Nail", marking the successful completion of this railway artery. The monument is not large, and the base is inlaid with 13 pieces of jade and granite of various colors donated by 13 different provinces in Canada. They symbolize the opening of this railway, like a bond, closely connecting the provinces across Canada.

• Comfort Inn & Suites Salmon Arm / Sandman Hotel Revelstoke / Hilltop Inn Salmon Arm / similar

Day 8: Revelstoke / Salmon Arm → Kamloops → Vancouver

Kamloops Ginseng Factory

Hope

In the morning, we will go to Kamloops, the hometown of American ginseng in the north of the Okanagan Valley. The name of the city comes from the Indian word "Cumcloups", reflecting that the city is located at the confluence of two tributaries of the Thompson River. Then we will go to the gold rush town of Hope, where Stallone's movie "First Blood" was filmed. This was the only way for gold diggers back then. Finally, we will return to Vancouver along the scenic Fraser Valley Highway, ending this pleasant journey.

Itinerary:

Revelstoke → Kamloops Ginseng Factory (45 mins) → Hope (30 mins) → Fraser Valley (Pass-by) → Vancouver

Kamloops Ginseng Factory

The largest producer of American ginseng in North America was originally in the United States, and Kamloops later began to grow American ginseng. Because Kamloops has unpolluted fertile soil and a semi-desert dry climate, it has become the largest producer of American ginseng in North America and is known as the "Ginseng Capital". It has a long history and culture of Aboriginal people, with a total of 17 Aboriginal tribal communities, making it the most important Aboriginal community in the interior of British Columbia.

Hope

Hope town is the perfect place to walk around and explore. It is filled with beautiful nature views and have an experience of instant relaxation. Take a look at all that this town has to offer.