7-Day Jasper, Banff, Canadian National Railway Train Tour from Vancouver

Welcome to Vancouver! We will transfer you to the hotel and check-in. You can have some rest and get ready for your vacation! Or, you can choose to join one of our mini tours. Complimentary Half-day Vancouver City Tour: *The complimentary half-day city tour is only available for customers who meet the tour guide before 1:00 pm in Vancouver airport. *Bus departs from Vancouver airport at 1:00 pm on time. *Duration: 3 hours *Lunch: at your own expense *Take a memorable Vancouver Tour exploring Canada Winter Olympic Park, Convention Center, Five Sail - one of Vancouver's landmark and Queen Elizabeth Park. Transfer to your hotel and check-in. *If you want to take the half-day Vancouver City Tour, no matter when you arrive in the morning, you will need to wait until 1:00 pm for departure. *The Half-day Vancouver City Tour is also available for Cruise Terminal Arrivals. Please meet the tour guide at Pan Pacific Hotel Entrance before 12:00 pm. *Service fee for the driver/guide: CAD$10.00/person Free Outlets Shopping Tour: *Guests who meet the tour guide before 6:00 pm can join the Outlets Shopping Tour (delivered to the hotel at around 6:00 pm). *Service fee for the driver/guide: CAD$5.00/person.

Starting from Vancouver in the morning, along the No. 1 road across Canada through the lowland plain of the Fraser Valley, passing through the "first drop of blood" shooting location, is also a beautiful town in the gold mining period a hundred years ago – Hope Town. Then, head to Kelowna, the fruit town of BC, and take a tour of Okanagan Lake to find the Ogopogo lake monster in Indian mythology. Visit the famous "VQA" luxury winery, taste red and white wines and buy the world-famous Canadian ice wine. Then, proceed to Grizzly Town accommodation.

Today, we will enter the infinite scenery of Rocky Mountains. We go first to Yoho National Park to visit the Emerald Lake and the Natural Bridge. Then, go to Lake Louise which is known as the Rocky Mountain Sapphire, surrounded by mountains on three sides with a beautiful scenery. Then, visit Moraine Lake. Moraine Lake is recognized by the world as the most photographed lake. The lake is crystal clear. Under the jagged valley, it is like a piece of jade. In the afternoon, visit the famous Banff Town which is lined with gift shops and cafes. Take a look at the Rocky Mountain from the Banff Gondola (prepaid). (Automatic upgrade to Sunshine Gondola from July to August at own expense)

Depart to the world-famous Columbia Glacier in the morning. Arrange a giant snowmobile (prepaid at your own expense) to reach the 300-meter-high Yadabasga Glacier, giving you hands-on access to the remains of the Second Ice Age. Then, take a tour of the Glacier Glass Bridge (payable at your own expense). We proceed next to Columbia Icefields, stroll through the 280-meter-high glass bridge and enjoy a closer look at the world's most unique ecosystem. Finally, arrive at Adapascar Falls. It is not the highest waterfall in the Rocky Mountain, however the exchange of large and small rivers makes it one of the most spectacular waterfalls. Then, enter Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Rocky Mountains. Stay overnight at Hinton. (Exclusive!!! Upgrade to Jasper Specialty Chalet Resort at your own expense!)

In the morning, guests need to go to the train station by themselves. The train station is within walking distance of the hotel, or you can take the bus to the train station at your own expense. The Canadian National Railways VIA train departs at 9:30 am. Along the way, you can see the highest peak of the Rocky Mountains - Mount Robson, the waterfalls that flow down the rocks, the rocky cliffs and the vast cedar forests. The train travels across Rocky Mountains to the west bank, and the view from the window gradually changes from the sunset to the moonlight, allowing you to enjoy the view of the mountain valleys in the sunset.

The train passes through the city of Kamloops and Hope Town from the Fraser Valley into the bustling Vancouver. As the morning light rises, the beauty of the Fraser Valley is once again in front of you. The train arrives at Vancouver Pacific Railway Station at 8:00 in the morning.

Choose one from below options: Option 1: Vancouver City Tour We will visit the major attractions in our Vancouver city tour! First, we'll head to Chinatown, one of the largest in North America. In 2011, it was selected as a Canadian historical monument. Visit Zhongshan Park with Ming Dynasty architectural features, the world's narrowest Senji Building, and the Millennium Gate. Next, we'll visit Gastown. This is the economic birthplace of the city of Vancouver which is full of continental colors. The earth's first steam clock is the symbol of the city. It regularly makes a wonderful bell. Then, visit Canada Place. Built in 1986, Canada Place is now a landmark of Vancouver's famous five-sail harbor. Flyover Canada: Canada's first and only 4D simulated flight program. Similar experiences can be found only in a few places around the world. Afterwards, we'll visit the Canada Winter Olympic Park to take photos with the 2010 Olympic cauldron. Stanley Park is the largest downtown Park in North America.The southern shore of the seawall is a must for tourists and has the best shooting spots. Then, we'll head to Capilano Suspension Bridge (admission is not included) to view the majestic Suspension Bridge which stands on a river 70 meters high. Walk on the bridge and admire the ancient pine trees on the cliffs. You can also take a cable way to the scenery and walk on the Cliff Walk. Granville Island Known as the city's art market, Granville Island is home to more than 40 art workshops and a variety of boutiques, including Queen Elizabeth Park on Vancouver's west side hills. There are more than 50,000 square feet of public markets selling gourmet food, dry goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, cheese products, honey, and Italian sausages. Lastly, we'll visit Queen Elizabeth Park. A 152-meter-high hill on Vancouver's west side offers a panoramic view of the city and the northern Vancouver mountains. Every spring, tulips, daffodils, azaleas, roses, cherry blossoms, etc. are reflected in the whole park. Option 2: Victoria Day Trip In the morning, our Victoria tour will depart from Vancouver, where we'll transfer to the Tsawwassen and board the BC Ferries to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia on Vancouver Island. Along the way through the Strait of Georgia, the luxury ferry is well-equipped and guests can enjoy the food while admiring the straits and the scenery along the island. Upon arrival in Vancouver Island, our Victoria tour will begin with a visit to the century old Butchart Garden. The garden covers an area of 50 acres. This is a quarry that was originally covered in terrain. It has been transformed into a colorful garden after many years of renovation. The elaborate garden layout is refreshing. There are many kinds of flowers in the theme garden of the park. There are more than one million flowers: Qiuhai Pavilion, concert lawn, rose garden, three carp fountain, Japanese garden, Italian garden, etc. The next stop on our day trip from Vancouver will be Victoria Downtown. Victoria Downtown is rich in European style. It includes Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest street in Chinatown, and the Victorian Inner Harbour District in England, the Centennial Park of Canada and the Provincial Assembly Building. Then, visit the exterior of BC Royal Museum BC Royal Museum (admission is not included). Lastly, we'll head to Beacon Hill Park with a stop at "Mile Zero" --the last pass through Beacon Hill Park and the source of the world's longest road - Canada's starting point across Highway 1 on the East Coast. Our Victoria tour will return to Vancouver in the late afternoon. Option 3: Whistler Day Trip We'll begin our day trip from Vancouver to Whistler by driving along the Sea to Sky Highway. The most beautiful sea route on the west coast of Canada, along the coastline and the endless sea, followed by the sky and white clouds. See a picturesque scenery through the Horseshoe Bay, Squamish town. Shannon Falls is 335 meters high and is the third highest waterfalls in Canada. The waterfalls are full around the year because of the melting ice from the snow peak. We then visit Stawamus Chief. Stawamus Chief is 700 meters long and is the second largest granite stone in the world. Whistler is the venue for the 2010 Winter Olympics. It is also a famous ski resort in North America with international top-class ski trails. Whistler Resort is known as the "Little Switzerland" and is a town with European atmosphere. Guests can enjoy the scenery, taste the local cuisine, and buy special gifts at the boutique. Take the sightseeing car (at your own expense) to the highest point of the Whistler Mountains. Then, take the Peak 2 Peak (admission is not included) to another mountain peak on the top of the Blackcomb Mountain to see the 360-degree view scenery. Forests, glaciers, lakes, and mountains are all in sight. Option 4: Vancouver Free Day You can explore Vancouver by yourself! Free time in Vancouver! Take the airport bus provided by the hotel to the airport to leave Vancouver.