In the morning, we will head west along 1 Hwy. Soon after, we will arrive at the famous Lake Louise. It is a piece of blue gem among the mountains. You will see the Chateau Lake Louise stands quietly in the pine forest when standing by the lakeside. We will after take a visit to the Moraine Lake (seasonal opening/*alternative attractions: Twin Jack Lake, Minnewanka Lake*). Shortly after, we'll arrive at the Lake Louise Ski Resort and take the Gondola to overlook the beautiful scenery of the Rocky Mountains. After lunch,  we will continue westward until we enter into the Yoho National Park through a spiral tunnel until we reach the Emerald Lake. Finally, we will discover the natural bridge which was formed by the accumulated water of the river. And we will be staying overnight in Banff.

【Itinerary】

Calgary → Lake Louise (70 mins) → Moraine Lake (40 mins) → Lake Louise Gondola (optional, 90 mins including lunch time) → Yoho National Park (pass by) → Emerald Lake (20 mins) → Natural Bridge (15 mins) → Banff

 

Today, you will start the free travel mode of Banff town, you can roam the town freely, walk into any boutique, you can find local souvenirs or delicious snacks, or participate in our carefully prepared various Activities at your own expense. Optional activities do not include transportation and tour guide services, and guests need to pay for above services.

Optional activities recommended:

* Stroll through the Cave and Basin National Historic Site (Ticket excluded) and learn about the history of the birth of Banff National Park. 13,000 years of history and humanistic complex have been deposited here.

* Enjoy a British-style afternoon tea (BSH afternoon Tea) in the world cultural heritage Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, with the Bow Valley as the background, enjoying the food and scenery. (Time required: about 1.5 hours)

* Follow us to have a look at the Lake Minnewanka - the filming location of the Hollywood blockbuster "The Revenant", and take a cruise to enjoy the beautiful scenery. (Time required: about 2-2.5 hours, of which about 1-hour cruise experience)

* Participate in the Hoodoos Boat Tour on the Bow River. (Time required: about 1 hour)

* Take a retro sightseeing car and start the legendary tour of Banff! Use a special form to start a journey with a sense of the times. (Time required: about 1 hour)

* Follow the guide to participate in the Banff day trip (BL01): Banff Gondola (Optional) → Joneston Canyon → Bow Falls → Surprise Corner (Time required: about 7 hours)

 

Today we will leave Banff Town for the magnificent icefield. You can see the beautiful view of meadows, waterfalls and snow mountains along the way. We will pass by the famous Crowfoot Glacier and Bow Lake. Finally, we will enter into the Jasper National Park and explore Columbia Icefield, You can take a big shuttle bus to start your own adventure! More exciting, you can breathe the fresh air of the Rocky Mountains when standing on the skywalk! We will also stay overnight in Grizzly Bear Town/Salmon Bay. 

【Itinerary】

Banff Town → Crowfoot Glacier (Pass-by) → Bow Lake (Pass-by) → Columbia Glacier (3 hours, including ice field snowmobile and skywalk) → Glacier National Park (Pass-by) → Revelstoke / Salmon Arm

 

Today, we will proceed to the famous "Last Spike" in the Pacific Railroad Memorial Park. Then, we will head to visit the Kamloops which is the hometown of Ginseng. Finally, we will drive back to Vancouver.

【Itinerary】

Revelstoke → The Last Spike (20 mins) → Kamloops Sunmore Ginseng Factory (45 mins) → Fraser Valley (Pass-by) → Vancouver

Take the BC ferry to Nanaimo! Along the way, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Georgia Strait. We will first visit the the Neck Point Park, where you can see the jagged coastal rocks and take a walk on the old trails in the forest. Following, we will head to Coombs, where there is the most distinctive supermarket on Vancouver Island, Old Country Market - Goats on Roof. The roof of the supermarket is covered with green grass, and the goats are living on the roof! Overnight at Port Alberni.

【Itinerary】

Vancouver → BC Ferry (120 mins) → Nanaimo → Neck Point Park (60 mins) → Old Country Market - Goats on Roof (60 mins) → Port Alberni

 

Rise and shine! We will drive to Tofino in the morning! You can choose to watch whales at your own expense on the cruise ship or explore the natural hot springs on the island. You may also have the chance to just have your own peaceful time by the seaside. In the afternoon, we will head to the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - Long Beach Unit and appreciate the natural scenery there. Finally, we will go to the Amphitrite Point Lighthouse to breathe the sea breeze and stay overnight at Port Alberni.

【Itinerary】

Port Alberni → Tofino (3 hours, Optional for Tofino Whale Watching Cruise) → Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - Long Beach Unit (30 mins) → Amphitrite Point Lighthouse (30 mins) → Port Alberni



Tofino Whale Watching Cruise

Guests of our Tofino whale watching trips will tour the waters of Clayoquot Sound where we most often view Grey Whales. The grey whale migration from Baja California, Mexico begins to arrive along the west coast of Vancouver Island in February and continues through late May. From March through October, over 200 ‘resident’ grey whales will stay feeding in the waters. Humpback whales are seen throughout our season, with the most frequent sightings between June and September. You will also see Orcas (Killer Whales) throughout the year. In addition to whales, you will have chance to enjoy views of sea lions, eagles, sea otters and other amazing wildlife while on the water.

 

We will head to MacMillan Provincial Park in the morning. This park boasts the nicely preserved temperate rainforest on the west coast, and there is an 800-year-old fir tree in the park. Next, follow us to visit the Little Qualicum Cheeseworks. The Cheeseworks provided self-service machine of filling a can of fresh milk. There are also several kinds of cute pet animals in the farm for animal lovers. Finally, we will return to the center of Nanaimo and take the ferry to Vancouver in the afternoon.

【Itinerary】

Port Alberni → MacMillan Provincial Park (30 mins) → Little Qualicum Cheeseworks (45 mins) → Nanaimo → BC Ferry (120 mins) → Vancouver