2023 Tour code: PP-BJWW-23
About the tour
Enjoy three nights in Banff exploring the beauty of this charming area covered in blankets of snow. You'll take an Icewalk in Johnston Canyon, discover Banff National Park and its wildlife, and relax with a sleigh ride set against the backdrop of the beautiful Canadian Rockies. Learn about how these natural wonders were formed and their history as you spot wildlife along your journey. Then explore the vast, glacier-carved Bow Valley including the Cave and Basin National Historic Site of Canada.
Next, it's on to Jasper National Park, where you'll have a guided tour through Athabasca Valley to discover the local wildlife. You'll also learn about the winter survival tactics of the animals. There's plenty of time to explore Jasper on your own before you take an Icewalk through Maligne Canyon, the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park. Enjoy the winter sights and famous Icefalls.
Wrap up your tour with an overnight train ride to Vancouver on VIA Rail's Canadian. After one night in Vancouver, your winter adventure ends.
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Itinerary
Arrive into Calgary and board a scheduled motorcoach transfer to the mountain town of Banff. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore your new surroundings. Overnight Banff.
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4.0 / 5 · 4 reviews
CATHLEEN SONSONA
Submitted 2/Jan
From the very first hotel check in to the last hotel check in, we had a problem. Maybe because they couldn’t handle our party size of 6 people. The tour was booked and purchased under my name but hotel rooms were booked under my children’s name. One hotel it was under our 13 year daughter’s name. At the first hotel when we first had issues the hotel blamed the tour company that made the reservation and when we contacted the tour company they blamed the hotel. Christmas Day we had a confirmed tour for 9 am. Got my family up to wait for 45 minutes to find out they don’t run the tour until 1 pm because of Christmas. There was another group with the same problem up early for absolutely nothing on Christmas Day. More of this continued. Never will recommend this company. Never will use this company again. What a stressful vacation constantly having to worry about your accommodations/tours. If I wanted that I would have planned this trip myself. Useless. If you are looking to take this trip do yourself a favor and plan it yourself.
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John S., Rockaway Park, NY
Submitted 26 May 2018
Everyone was very nice and the places were beautiful. Great accommodations.
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Helena B., Wick, Worcestshire
Submitted 03 Dec 2017
Everything was great and when the train was delayed Suzanne sorted out the hotels.
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Bonnie B, Rapid City, SD
Submitted 07 Feb 2017
The scenery was spectacular. It was a once in a lifetime excursion.
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