8-Day Train Tour from Vancouver: " VIA Rail Canada ", Yellowstone National Park, Ellensburg and Seattle

Product Code: 708321

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Take the VIA Rail Canada, set out from Vancouver, climb the mountains to Jasper, and experience the beauty of the Rocky Mountains.
    • Welcome to Canada's first national park at Banff national park!
    • Enjoy an in-depth look at the Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, a picture-perfect mountain town and village and so much more!
    • Explore the abundant wildlife and all the amazing views along the scenic drives to Banff National Park.
    • Take an in-depth tour of Yellowstone National Park and explore all the classic scenic spots there!
    • Punch in Funko headquarters, all kinds of theme series and limited-edition games are played at once, and the experience of surprise blind boxes and DIY dolls cannot be missed!
    • Go to shopping center for free shopping!
Tour Code
708321
Duration
8 day
Departure City
Vancouver
End City
Vancouver
Language
Chinese, English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Kamloops

Vancouver - VIA Rail Canada - Kamloops

Hotel: Overnight on the VIA Rail Canada or similar

Meal: B:Excluded L:Excluded D:Excluded

In the afternoon, we will go to the Vancouver Station and board the VIA Rail Canada. We will pass through Kamloops, covering about 800 kilometers of magnificent mountains and rivers, allowing you to enjoy the scenery. We will also be staying overnight on the VIA Rail Canada.


[Itinerary:]

Vancouver → VIA Rail Canada → Kamloops

Jasper Station: 
1150 Station St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7

Notes:

The itinerary is not accompanied by a tour guide, please go to Vancouver Station by yourself;

The departure time is based on the departure time on the train ticket.;

There is no tour guide on the train, and guests need to communicate in English by themselves.

Meal

  • B:Excluded
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Excluded
Day 02
Kamloops

Kamloops - VIA Rail Canada - Jasper

Hotel: Maligne Lodge / Tonquin Inn or similar

Today, the train will arrive at Jasper Station at 10:00AM. After arriving at the station, we will go to the hotel to check in (the hotel usually checks in at 15:00PM. If the room is not ready in advance, luggage can be left in the hotel for free and you can move around freely), or participate in our carefully prepared activities at your  own expense. It is recommended to book activities before leaving the group.


[Itinerary:]

Kamloops → VIA Rail Canada → Jasper

Note: There is no tour guide on the train, and guests need to communicate in English by themselves.

Visiting Attractions

  • Jasper National Park Jasper National Park
Day 03
Banff

Jasper - Columbia Icefield - Banff

Hotel: Banff Elk + Avenue Hotel / Irwin's Mountain Inn or similar

In the morning, you can take a leisurely stroll in Jasper Town, and there may be surprises to see small animals. Starting around 10:30, we will arrive at the Columbia Icefield and ride an ice sled to experience the temperature of the Atapascal Glacier's ice and snow. Following, we will go ahead the Columbia Icefield Skywalk, stroll on the 280 mile glass bridge and admire the beautiful Peyto Lake. Night stay at Banff.


[Itinerary:]

Jasper → Columbia Icefield (3.5 hours, Including ice covered snowmobile and Columbia Icefield Skywalk tour time)→ Peyto Lake (30 mins) → Banff

Visiting Attractions

  • Columbia Icefield Columbia Icefield
  • Peyto Lake Peyto Lake
  • Banff National Park Banff National Park
Day 04
Banff

Banff - Lake Louise - calgary - Lethbridge

Hotel: Comfort Inn Lethbridge or similar

Starting in the morning, we will head to see the Bow Falls and take the Banff Gondola to have a panoramic view of Banff. Then we will go to the Louise Lake to enjoy the beautiful scenic views. Following, we will take a visit to the beautiful Moraine Lake. Finally, we will head to Lethbridge.


[Itinerary:]

Banff → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Banff National Park → Banff Gondola (Mandatory, 85 mins) → Lake Louise (150 mins, including lunch time and sightseeing time) → Moraine Lake (60 mins) → Calgary → Lethbridge

Visiting Attractions

  • Bow Falls Bow Falls
  • Banff National Park Banff National Park
  • Banff Gondola Banff Gondola
  • Lake Louise Lake Louise
  • Moraine Lake Moraine Lake
Day 05
Vancouver

Lethbridge - Yellowstone National Park - West Yellowstone

Hotel: Dude & Roundup or similar

Meal: B:Included

Starting from Lethbridge in the morning, we will cross the US Canada border and enjoy the beautiful rivers and mountains of North America along the way. Continue northbound to Yellowstone National Park, we will visit Roosevelt's North Arch, Yellowstone Mammoth Hot Springs, and Upper Terraces. Then proceed to West Yellowstone.


[Itinerary:]

Lethbridge → Yellowstone National Park → Roosevelt's North Arch (15 mins) → Yellowstone Mammoth Hot Springs (30 mins)  → Upper Terraces (30 mins) → West Yellowstone

Note: The specific tourist attractions and times in Yellowstone National Park depend on the actual situation.

Visiting Attractions

  • Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park

Meal

  • B:Included
Day 06
Vancouver

Yellowstone National Park - Butte

Hotel: Best Western Plus Butte Plaza Inn or similar

Enjoy a full-day adventure in Yellowstone today! Yellowstone National Park spans an area of 3,468 square miles (8,983 square kilometers), located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone National Park is one of the most stunning Wonderlands in the world. The majority of the world's geysers are preserved here. They are the main reason the park was established in 1872 as America's first national park – an idea that spread worldwide later. 


[Itinerary:]

Yellowstone National Park (8 hours, Yellowstone Norris Geyser Basin, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Upper Yellowstone Falls, Artist Point , Fountain Paint Pot, Old Faithful Geyser, West Thumb Geyser Basin, The Grand Prismatic Hot Spring) → Butte

Visiting Attractions

  • Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
  • Artist Point Artist Point
  • Fountain Paint Pot Fountain Paint Pot
  • West Thumb Geyser Basin West Thumb Geyser Basin
Day 07
Butte

Butte - The 50,000 Silver Dollar - Coeur d’Alene - Ellensburg

Hotel: Days Inn by Wyndham Ellensburg or similar

Meal: B:Included

Starting from Butte in the morning, we will first visit the famous local specialty shop - "50,000 Silver Dollar Collection Bar". After leaving the 50,000 Silver Dollar, head to the Coeur d’Alene in northwest Idaho. You will see villas of different styles scattered on the white sandy beach. You can also take a sightseeing cruise to enjoy the beautiful lake view. Moreover, you can get a glimpse of the world's only golf course on a lake. Finally, head to Ellensburg.


[Itinerary:]

Butte → 50,000 Silver Dollar Collection Bar (30 mins) → Coeur d’Alene (optional, 150 mins, including lunch time, take care of your own lunch) → Ellensburg

Visiting Attractions

  • Lake Coeur d'Alene Lake Coeur d'Alene

Meal

  • B:Included
Day 08
Seattle

Ellensburg - Leavenworth - Seattle Premium Outlets - Vancouver

Meal: B:Included

After breakfast, we will first visit the Leavenworth. Then we will go to Everett, where the scene store which is a favorite amongst the Funko fans. There are many themes in the store, including Harry Potter, ice and snow, the Marvel series, and many limited-edition dolls. In addition to buying beloved Chaowa, you can also take photos with 1:1 life size Funko dolls. If you are imaginative, you may also take home a unique exclusive doll DIY! Shortly after, we will go to the Seattle Premium Outlets, which is a shopping paradise and afterwards we will go to a duty-free store before returning back to Vancouver. 


[Itinerary:]

Ellensburg → Seattle → Leavenworth (45 mins) → Funko Everett (45 mins) → Seattle Premium Outlets (120 mins) → Duty-Free Store (30 mins) → Vancouver

Visiting Attractions

  • Leavenworth Leavenworth
  • Seattle Premium Outlets Seattle Premium Outlets

Meal

  • B:Included
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Own Expenses

Day Activity Price Additional Information
D2 Jasper SkyTram + Shuttle Adult:USD$59.00 / CAD$70.00; Child (6-14):USD$30.00 / CAD$36.00; Travel method: Vehicle transfer to cable station (English driver), no tour guide service, free sightseeing Activity time: approximately 2 hours
D2 Jasper Wildlife Exploration Tour Adult:USD$65.00 / CAD$77.00; Child (2-12):USD$34.00 / CAD$40.00; Travel method: Professional English driver drives a bus to guide the tour, without Chinese tour guide service Travel time: 3-3.5 hours
D3 Columbia Icefield+Columbia Icefield Skywalk+Banff National Park+Banff Gondola+Yellowstone National Park ticket Adult:USD$199.00 / CAD$250.00; Child (under 12):USD$150.00 / CAD$189.00; Include Columbia Icefield+Columbia Icefield Skywalk+Banff National Park+Banff Gondola+Yellowstone National Park ticket CAD price exclude 5%GST tax.
D7 Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruise Adult:$30.25; Senior(65+):$28.25; Child(6-17):$22.25;
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

Pick-up Details / Transfers

[Pick-up location]
Pacific Central Station;
Guests must arrive at the Pacific Central Station before 14:00PM to check in for the train. Please refer to the departure time shown on the train ticket.
[Drop-off location]
- River Rock Casino Resort; 8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8, Canada;
- West Vancouver (on Cambie St & 42nd Ave.); 5812 Cambie St. Scotiabank;
- Burnaby: HSBC Bank Crystal Mall; 2829-4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9, Canada;

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • Transportation: The type of vehicle used will based on the number of guests that day.
    • Tour guide.
    • Hotel listed in the itinerary.
    • Ticket: a train hard seat ticket.

Package Excludes

    • 5%GST of CAD price.
    • Service fee: USD$12 or CAD$15 per person per day.
    • Any food and beverages.
    • Admission fees mentioned in the itinerary (Prices are subject to change without prior notice; Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
    • Personal fees: such as laundry, telephone, diet, shopping, pay television etc.
    • Additional fees caused by irresistible reasons due to traffic, war, coup, strikes, weather, flight cancellation or date changes.
    • Any kinds of Travel Insurance.
  • Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made within:

  • Any time - Non-refundable
Please Note:
• Once the train ticket is confirmed, it cannot be canceled or changed. Guests must use the name and date of birth on the passport/Photo ID upon registering.
• If the weather condition, war, general strikes, and other unforeseen circumstances interrupt the journey, our company reserves the right to rearrange the journey without refunding the tour fee.
• Additional hotel bookings before or after the tour as well as other services are subject to hotel cancellation policy to determine if a refund is possible.
• If the guest quits during the trip or fails to participate in any itinerary due to personal reasons (no travel documents, late arrival, illness, accident, etc.), the paid tour fare will not be refunded, and no other services will be compensated.

Special Notes

    • Aside from admission fees, optional tour fees and service fees mentioned above, other fees and taxes should be paid in CAD currency by. If you choose to pay in USD currency, you should pay the price difference caused by the currency exchange rate.
    • Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. If the order includes children, please make sure to inform our customer service of the age of the children in advance when placing the order, otherwise the children will be charged on-site according as adults. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip.
    • Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate flight information, tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible. 
    • Hotels have different room types, such as a King/Queen size beds or two double size twin beds. The maximum number of people who can legally stay in a room is 2 to 4 people. In addition, each hotel has a different method of charging the deposit, which requires the cooperation of the guests according to regulations. We guarantee the number of rooms for guests but does not guarantee the specific room type and location. Hotel check-in time is usually after 15:00.
    • This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for any of the attractions. Tour attraction admission charges and meal expenses are subject to change at any time without notification. Any purchased ticket cannot be refunded for lower prices.
    • We have the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary.
    • During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.
    • If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
    • Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. The operator provides the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest.
    • Normal health conditions are required to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. We do not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
    • In order to make your trip more complete, pleasant, and smooth, we strongly recommend that you choose to book event tickets, catering packages, etc. when making your order. Please be aware that we do not provide any additional booking services within 7 days before the departure date or during the tour.
    • The price in the system is US dollars which includes tax. If you need to pay in CAD dollars, all CAD dollar prices do not include 5% GST.
    • We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on our website. It is your responsibility to check the Terms & Conditions on our website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, we shall not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.
    • The maximal waiting time for any late passengers is 10 minutes beyond the meeting time announced by the Tour Guide. While the operator makes every effort to provide on-time service, it does not guarantee to arrive at or depart from any point.as a specific time, which may be affected by any number of factors including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical prob- lems. We are not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such a delay, not liable for the expense of connecting air or train or bus service missed as a result of a delay and not liable for any other travel expense caused as a result of a delay.
    • We reserve the right, when operating conditions require, transferring passengers from one vehicle to another en route.
    • The following documents are recommended to make your check-in process smooth: A valid photo ID is required to board the bus; We recommend you bring a copy of the email confirmation to board the bus.
    • This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.
    • Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be refunded.
    • Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with Federal law and prohibited in most hotel rooms. Customers are responsible for any penalty charged by the hotel in a non-smoking room at least $250 per night.
    • Pets and animals are not allowed on the vehicle.
    • Due to the oil price soar and the cost of vehicle greatly increased, starting April 1, 2022, please be advised that all bus tours will be subject to an additional transportation surcharge of $5 per person per day. This will be paid together with the tour fees upon placing your order.  
    • Only for products with airport pick-up service: only one pick-up service within the free pick-up time range is provided for each order. If it is impossible to arrange due to weather and flight delay, etc., please pay for your own transportation costs.
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  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • Please Note:
    1. Guests are not allowed to use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS and admission ticket purchased by themselves to join the sightseeing attractions included in this tour.
    2. Guests who do use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS or admission ticket purchased by themselves, will not be offered the transportation service for that day, and will possible need to pay a penalty fee. Please consult your tour guide for details.
  • Language: This tour is escorted by a professional bilingual tour guide and/or driver guide (English/Chinese). Tours and/or languages may be combined to operate this tour depending on the number of passengers who have booked a particular departure.
  • Bus Arrangement: Passengers on the same reservation will be arranged on the same bus unless stated otherwise. If you wish to be on the same bus as another party /an existing reservation, please note your request with the reservation number in the comment section on the checkout page or notify us at least 24 hours prior to tour departure.
  • Tours4Fun cooperates with top local area tour operators and ensures the best quality of services to all travelers. We provide tour coaches that all are insured with a liability insurance coverage from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 to make sure that your trips are safer and more enjoyable.
  • 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.
  • As some hotels require, customers must bring at least one credit card or debit card that can be used at the destination, to cooperate with card swiping for deposit and check-in procedures according to the different regulations of the hotel. If there is no personal consumption, the hotel will refund the deposit to your card within 7-14 working days after check-out.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

  • If the order includes children, please make sure to note and inform them of their age in advance when booking the itinerary, otherwise fees will    be charged on-site according to adult standards.
  • Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
  • Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
  • Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third/fourth bed in the room. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
  • Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
  • * Additional fees may apply for travelers under 2 years of age. Please ensure you inform us when booking if you are travelling with infants 2 years or younger by placing the number of infants and their dates of birth in the comments section when booking online.
  • Reservation Info

      1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
      2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
      3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
      4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

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      - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
      - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
      - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
      - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
      - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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