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Journey across Western Canada on this 6-day adventure from Vancouver to Calgary. Begin with the iconic train ride through British Columbia’s coastal mountains to Jasper, then travel by coach along the Icefields Parkway to Banff. Explore turquoise lakes, dramatic canyons, and charming mountain towns with guided and independent experiences in Banff and Lake Louise. Highlights include Yoho National Park, the Columbia Icefield, and the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. A seamless combination of train and road travel designed for global explorers seeking comfort and wonder.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Guests will go to the【Pacific Central Station】station to check in by themselves. Train station address：1150 Station St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7
Itinerary
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Guests will check in independently at the Pacific Central Station. Your train departs at 3:00 PM. Pacific Central Station Address:1150 Station St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7. You will spend the night on the VIA train with the default seat ticket (sleeper or cabins can be upgraded with an additional charge; there is no guide service on the train). Itinerary Overview: •14:00: Arrive at Vancouver Pacific Central Station •15:00: VIA Rail departs from Vancouver •19-hour journey •Next day at 11:00 arrives in Jasper Important Notes: • No guide service: This is a self-guided trip. For assistance, contact the customer service number on your confirmation voucher. • Train Departure: Please arrive 90 minutes before departure at the station for check-in and luggage handling (valid ID and VIA Rail e-ticket required). • Luggage Allowance: • Economy: 1 checked bag (23kg), 1 carry-on (7kg), and 1 personal item (e.g., laptop bag). • Economy: No meals included; snacks and light meals available for purchase.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Itinerary Overview: 11:00: Arrive at Jasper Train Station Proceed to your Jasper hotel Afternoon free for leisure and optional activities After the VIA Rail journey through the breathtaking Rocky Mountain scenery, you will arrive in Jasper around noon. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel for check-in. After lunch, you have the option to participate in optional winter activities in Jasper. Important Notes: No guide service: This is a self-guided trip. For assistance, please contact the service phone number listed in your confirmation voucher. Hotel Information: Your hotel will likely be Whistler Inn or Athabasca Hotel, both within a 3-minute walk from the train station. If staying at another hotel, you may call for a local taxi (Caribou Cabs: +1 781-931-2334). Next Day Departure: At 8:30 AM, meet at the hotel lobby to board the Jasper to Banff intercity bus. This portion of the trip is also a self-guided journey.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Okanagan Lake
Okanagan Lake is a lake where algae and plant growth are limited. The shallow portions at either end of the lake tend to have the most plant growth. This lake is a must-see destination and will be worth the visit.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Banff
tinerary Overview: 8:30 AM: Meet at your hotel lobby for the Jasper to Banff intercity bus Icefield Parkway (approx. 4-hour drive) 12:45 PM: Arrive in Banff At 8:30 AM, wait at your hotel lobby for the intercity bus to Banff. The bus will travel along the Icefield Parkway (Highway 93), one of National Geographic’s "Top 10 Scenic Drives in the World," where you'll enjoy stunning winter landscapes. You'll arrive in Banff around 12:45 PM, with the afternoon free for leisure. You can explore the charming Banff town or enjoy a meal according to your preferences.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Bow River
Full Day Free Time in [Banff Town]. Things To Do: Outdoors: 1. Walk North through Banff Town towards the Banff Sign, where you can take a picture to share with your loved ones. Next to the sign, you'll notice a trail that eventually meets with the Bow River. This trail will take you back to down or you can continue following it past Central Park, under the car bridge toward the Banff Pedestrian Bridge. Cross the pedestrian bridge and you'll find yourself at a fork. Turn left/South East towards the Art In Nature Trail. This will also eventually take you to the Bow Falls and the Banff Springs Hotel. 2. Just North of the Banff Sign is Fenland trail. A 2.1 km loop with creekside paths, wooden bridgets, and towering spruce trees.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Marble Canyon
There are 7 bridges in Marble Canyon that you can hike on it, walking in a zigzag pattern on the deep limestone canyon and the winding creek below. The canyon is the junction of Tocum Creek and Suzaku River. Fossils of Cambrian soft-bodied creatures millions of years ago were found here, which is quite magnificent.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Enjoy a relaxing lunch stop at [Lake Louise Village] with an optional Grill & Bar Set Lunch (Asian or Western menu available, additional charges apply) before heading to the breathtaking [Lake Louise].
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8Emerald Lake
One of the most admired destinations in Yoho National Park is Emerald Lake. This gorgeous emerald coloured lake is a result of the light refracting the deposit of rock flour in the lake. Emerald Lake is surrounded by the President Range that forms a natural amphitheater with towering forested banks. If you look carefully, you might be able to spot some really cool wildlife such as marmots, bald eagle, bears, loons, and the occasional moose!
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9Natural Bridge
Nearby, discover the [Natural Bridge], a powerful rock formation shaped by the relentless force of the Kicking Horse River.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
10Peyto Lake
Your first panorama is the glacier-fed jewel of [Peyto Lake], famed for its vivid turquoise hue and sweeping lookout over Bow Summit. Continue to serene [Bow Lake], where still waters mirror ancient peaks and time seems to slow.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
11Bow Lake
Continue to serene [Bow Lake], where still waters mirror ancient peaks and time seems to slow.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
12Lake Louise
Enjoy a relaxing lunch stop at [Lake Louise Village] with an optional Grill & Bar Set Lunch (Asian or Western menu available, additional charges apply) before heading to the breathtaking [Lake Louise].
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
13Lake Minnewanka
Round out the afternoon along the Minnewanka Loop: stroll the vast shores of [Lake Minnewanka].
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
Vancouver - VIA National Rail (No Westar tour guide service on this day, it is a self-guided tour)
VIA National Rail - Jasper (No West Star tour guide service on this day, it is a self-guided tour)
Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Banff (No West Star tour guide service on this day, it is a self-guided tour)
Free Day in Banff Town
Banff - Marble Canyon - Yoho National Park - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge - Lake Louise - Banff Town - Banff
Banff - Peyto Lake - Bow Lake - Lake Louise Village - Vermilion Lakes - Lake Minnewanka - Two Jack Lake - Banff/Calgary
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Depending on arrival date, travelers’ itinerary sequences may difference from the product discription.
- Any of the Optional add-on Activities, Excursion, Tours, and meals must be booked at least 10 days prior to tour start. All add-on items are subject the availability.
- This is a combined bus tour. Besides the regular Pickup and drop-off locations, additional points may be added to the tour.
- If for any reason you need to leave our group during the trip, you must fill out a “Letter of Liability Release”, no exceptions.
- If you have special needs (such as but not limited to: bed type, vegetarian options, high-chairs, etc.) please inform us at least 7 days before your trip. We will do our best to accommodate you, but there is no guarantee.
- If you have a connecting international flight after the tour, please ensure that your flight departs after 10:30 pm.（**Please understand that depending on schedule, traffic and weather conditions, your arrival time in Calgary may be adjusted **）
- The North American Hotel Standard Room is equipped with one large bed or two standard beds. If you have a specific request for bed types, please inform us at the time of booking and we will do our best to accommodate you.
- We require you to sign the disclaimer before participating in any optional winter activities; and highly recommend purchasing a travel insurance.
- Westar will not be responsible for the performance of this Agreement if prevented or delayed by acts of God, strikes or other labour relations matters, accidents, weather, traffic, airport conditions, lack of performance by third-party suppliers, or other causes beyond Westar’s reasonable control from meeting its terms. Nor will Westar be responsible for any loss or damage relating to trip cancellations or any other cancellations.
- The price of child mandatory fee will be adjusted, please check with the operator.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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