9-Day Ski Canada Tour from Vancouver: Whistler, Banff, Stanley Park, Banff National Park, Lake Louise and Sulphur Mountain

• Trip starts in Vancouver at 8:00am and ends in Calgary at 4:00pm. It is not recommended to book flights arriving on the first day of the trip or departing prior to 8:00pm on the last day of the trip.
• Day 1 is the start date and first hotel night included with the journey. Please arrange flights to arrive on or before Day 1. To give ample time for check-in and security, we recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure.
• INTERNAL FLIGHTS: Travellers are responsible for all baggage fees on the flight from Vancouver to Calgary on Day 5. Each traveller is allowed one checked bag & one carry-on bag/personal item. There is a CAD $36 baggage fee and any additional or overweight bags over 50lbs/23 kilos will incur a fee by the airline & can cost up to CAD $118. (Subject to change)
• Please join your trip at the start accommodation outlined in your trip documents. Hotels are subject to change.
• Transfer: Both complimentary and chargeable transfers are not offered through us. Travellers should make their own way from/to the airport at their own expense. 
• Passport/Visas: Reminder for guests living outside of Canada: A passport is required to enter Canada. Passport name & Date of birth are required at time of booking to book internal flights. Guests MUST have a valid Passport with at least 6 months validity past trip return date. US Passport Cards are ONLY acceptable for land crossing NOT flight arrival. For entry into Canada please refer travelers to http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/apply-who.asp to check if they need a visa to enter Canada.
• Passports with a minimum of 6 months validity after return date are required and are at your expense.
• Please contact the consulate/embassy and family doctor for further details on medical vaccinations that may be required for specific countries.
• Non-US citizens please check with your nearest consulate.
• Travellers must have a valid picture I.D and be 19 yrs old in British Columbia and 18 yrs old in Alberta, to drink alcohol, gamble, and enter nightclubs/bars.
• ROOMING: Accommodation in Banff is based in Quad-Share accommodation only. Accommodation in Whistler is in a Pod Hotel where each traveller will have their own sleeping pod. Twin and singles are not available in Banff or Whistler.
• If travelers are bringing their own snow gear we must be advised in advance (prior to final payment) otherwise we cannot guarantee the equipment will be accepted on the plane, please provided the following information: Item description, Quantity, Length, Width, Height, Weight.
• Why only 18-35?
  - Not all 18 to 35-year-olds wanna travel in a group where everyone's a similar age, but plenty do - and that's where we come in. 
  - Age-restrictions allow us to tailor everything to YOU. From the areas we stay in, to the restaurants and shopping districts we visit, to active experiences, hotels and hostels and even the music we play on the coach. The all-round vibe of the trip is designed for people who are young and hungry for adventure. And it's unique to Contiki.
• Will I be pressured to party/drink on my trip?
  Not at all! You'll certainly have the option to explore a destination's nightlife (and the Trip Manager may point you to their fave bars) but there's absolutely no pressure to join in. In most groups, there'll be a good mix of people who like to party and people who like to take it easy. Your Trip Manager will have this in mind, and they can suggest lots of night time activities that don't involve drinking.
• Do you always travel by coach on a Contiki trip? 
  Not always. You'll travel by the iconic Contiki coach on lots of trips, especially multi-country adventures in Europe or New Zealand – but you have other options too. We have awesome train trips running throughout Europe, then there's sailing & island hopping in Croatia, Greece, Thailand and beyond. Outside of Europe, you might travel on a mix of trains, minibuses, boats and even planes. Wanna know how you'll travel on a specific trip? You'll find all the info you need on the trip page. 
• How many other travelers will be on each trip? 
  Group sizes will vary from trip to trip, destination to destination. 
  Typically in Europe, North America and New Zealand, the group size will range between 24-53. 
  In Asia, Australia, Africa and Latin America, group sizes are much smaller and range from 12-30 travelers (30 maximum).
• Do I need to have travel insurance for this trip? 
  Yes! It's a requirement of traveling with Contiki that you take out a comprehensive insurance policy, covering: 
  Cancellation
  Personal injury
  Death
  Medical expenses
  Repatriation expenses
  Evacuation expenses
  Personal liability
  Loss of personal property
  Any and all activities included on your trip

The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel