Vancouver Rockies/Banff Hot Spring 5/6-Day Tour (Winter)

DAY 1 HOMETOWN - VANCOUVER

Canada domestic arrival, please meet at claim belt #3; international flight arrival, we will greet you at visitor counter.

A complimentary half-day city tour of Chinatown, Downtown, Stanley Park, LuLu Island Winery and a bonus mini ferry ride to Granville Island will be arranged for guests that arrive in Vancouver before noon (12:00pm).

Hometown - Seattle - Vancouver

Seattle arrivals (surcharge applies): please meet at claim belt #13 at Sea-Tac at approx. 11:45am or Space Needle ticket office at approx. 10:45am. A complimentary excursion of Seattle (rather than Vancouver) will be arranged before transferring to hotel in Vancouver

Hotel for Value Package: Hampton / La Quinta or similar

Hotel for Deluxe Package: Executive Plaza/ Radisson or similar

DAY 2 Vancouver-Kelowna-Lake Okanagan-Winery-Salmon Arm (L/D)

We will start our journey via the trans-Canada highway and head east for Kelowna, the heart of the Okanagan Valley. Stop at the renowned winery to learn about the basics of wine making. Wine tasting and purchasing of the popular icewine, red or white wine will be available. At Lake Okanagan, let us listen to its legendary story and search for the lake monster “Ogopogo.” Settle down at Salmon Arm in the evening.

Hotel: 4★Prestige Harbourfront / Prestige Vernon Resort or similar

DAY 3 Salmon Arm-Gondola (Optional) in Banff National Park -Sulphur Mtn Hot springs (Adm incl.)-Banff (B/L/D)

Proceed to the Eagle Pass and visit the “Last Spike” of the transcontinental railway where it connects the east and the west. Travel through the Rogers Pass. After a thrilling gondola ride* (optional) to the summit, you will be captivated by the majestic Rocky Mountains. Next, discover the town of Banff and Bow falls within the country’s first national park. Immerse your body in the soothing Banff Sulphur Mountain hotsprings. Definitely an experience of a life time (Admission incl.). Accommodation at Banff.

Hotel：Banff International or similar

Surcharge for Hotel Upgrade to Chateau Lake Louise *CAD20/person, tax extra.

Optional Gondola【Adult about $34 / Child$15 (tax extra)】

(Weather permits）

DAY 4 Banff National Park-Lake Louise (Jewel of the Rockies) -Salmon Arm (B/L/D)

Journey to the Lake Louise, often referred as the “Jewel of the Rockies.” The panoramic view of magnificent snow-capped mountains surrounding the emerald colour of the lake attracts millions of visitors worldwide. If weather permits, you may enjoy

snowshoeing experience on ice surface of the scenic Lake Louise③.

Enjoy an atmospheric lunch at Chateau Lake Louise (meal plan) and a promenade along the lakeshore. Settle down at Salmon Arm in the evening.

Hotel:4*Prestige Harbourfront Resort / Prestige Vernon or similar

DAY 5 Salmon Arm-Kamloops-Ginseng Factory -Vancouver (B/L)

Head west for the interiors in the morning. At Kamloops, a city with over 2000 hours of sunshine per year, we will join a tour of the Ginseng factory and learn about the Ginseng’s healing power. Continue our drive and arrive at Vancouver in the late afternoon.

(DAY 5) VANCOUVER - HOMETOWN YRO5

Transfer to Vancouver airport after 5-day tour. Suggest flight after 21:30pm. We are not liable to any delays caused by weather, road conditions, and other circumstances. Purchase of insurance is recommended

YRO5 tour ends, YRO6 continues:

Hotel for Value Package: Hampton / La Quinta or similar

Hotel for Deluxe Package: Executive Plaza/ Radisson or similar

DAY 6 VANCOUVER - HOMETOWN

Free day for shopping, visiting friends and family. Transfer to Vancouver airport afterward. .

Vancouver-Seattle-Hometown

Seattle departure: Depart in the morning and arrive Seatac approx. at noon (surcharge applies). Suggest flight after 14:30pm.

Additional Departures Apr15, 2013.

Suggested Tips (Tour Guide & Driver) :Tour - C$8/day/pax ; City tour with Transfer (Vancouver / Seattle) C$6/pax ; Vancouver Airport Transfer C$2/pax

What to bring/wear:

• A warm,insulated jacket
• Layered clothing
• Non-Slip footwear
• Hat, gloves, scarf
• Swimsuits

Remarks:

Include: tour coordinator, admission, accommodation and transportation as per itinerary Exclude : applicable taxes (5% GST and 3% service surcharge), meals, optional admission, driver & tour guide gratuities, air fares, travel insurance, personal incidentals, visa/valid passport (if applicable)

• Service Charge of $20 per night per room if you opt to stay at a specify hotel
• Limited to one medium suitcase and one carry-on luggage per person. A surcharge of $35 for each additional piece of luggage applies
• Triple and Quad are to be shared with two double beds; child 2-11 years old and shares bed with adults
• Non-refundable for any changes or cancellation for upgrade hotel option(s)
• Free snowshoes rental: Please notify shoe size at the time of booking; this activity is weather-permitting; damage deposit $50 is requested.
• Cancellation Policy :
  • 23-30 days prior to departure date – 30% penalty
  • 15-22 days prior to departure date – 50% penalty
  • No refund within 14-day prior to departure date. No partial refund on any unused services.
• Fares and Rockies Hotel Upgrade Surcharge are subject to change, please contact with us for details.
• We reserved the rights to modify the itinerary, meal plans and hotels without liability. No partial refund on any unused services.

*We reserved the rights to modify the itinerary without liability. The operator acts only in the capacity of agents for hotels, airlines, bus companies or shipping lines providing transportations, hotel accommodations and other services. If the services included in the tour cannot be supplied or there are changes in an itinerary for reasons beyond the control of the operator, the operator will arrange for the provision of comparable services. Any resulting additional expenses will be payable by tour participants. The operator is not liable for the loss or damage of property of a guest while on tour. Purchase of travel insurance is strongly recommended.