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  • Vancouver<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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    06:50AM<\/div>\r\n
    Vancouver Chinatown50 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3V6, Canada\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    07:30AM<\/div>\r\n
    River Rock Casino Resort8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8, Canada\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    07:45AM<\/div>\r\n
    West Vancouver (on Cambie St & 42nd Ave.)5812 Cambie St. Scotiabank\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    08:00AM<\/div>\r\n
    Burnaby: HSBC Bank Crystal Mall2829-4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9, Canada\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    08:30AM<\/div>\r\n
    Real Canadian Superstore1301 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam, BC V3K 6P9, Canada\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    08:50AM<\/div>\r\n
    Guildford Recreation Centre ( 6 people or more)15105 105 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 7G8, Canada\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

    Departure information<\/h4>\r\n
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    • [Town of Banff] Canalta Lodge<\/li>\r\n \t
    • [NE Calgary] Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel<\/li>\r\n \t
    • [Downtown] Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown<\/li>\r\n \t
    • [YYC Dropoff] Calgary International Airport Departure Terminal<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","cost_includes":"1. Transportation: Air-conditioned tour bus\r\n\r\n2. Bilingual Tour Guide (English and Chinese)\r\n\r\n3. Hotel accommodations as listed -standard room\r\n\r\n4. GST (Goods and Services Tax) 5%\r\n\r\n5. Travel Liability: Traffic accident insurance during the trip","cost_excludes":"1.Driver\/Tour Guide gratuity C$10\/pp\/day in Alberta, C$15\/pp\/day in British Columbia Activities or admission fees as listed on the itinerary \r\n\r\n2.Meals & All Personal Expenses such as laundry, phone & travel insurance \r\n\r\n3.Any costs caused by force majeure \r\n\r\nAll add-on activity & meal options must be purchased 7 days before the tour start, and subject to availability of resources","itineraries":[{"title":"Vancouver - Hope \u2013 Kelowna \u2013 Revelstoke\/Salmon Arm","content":"Tour Overview\uff1a\r\n\r\nIn the morning, we will first head to the Hope Town, and then pass through the town of Merritt and head to visit the famous local \"VQA\" rare wine winery. Shortly after, we will head to Kelowna: the hometown of fruits in BC and pass by the Okanagan Lake. Following, we will visit the famous local Vernon Planet Bee Honey Farm. Finally, we will return back to Revelstoke. \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nItinerary: \r\n\r\nVancouver \u2192 Hope Town (30 mins) \u2192 Merritt (Pass by) \u2192 Kelowna \u2192 Grizzli Winery (45 mins) \u2192 Okanagan Lake (Pass by) \u2192 Vernon Plannet Bee Honey Farm (30 mins) \u2192 Revelstoke \/ Salmon Arm \r\nHotel:\r\nComfort Inn \/ Sandman Hotel Or similar\r\nMeals:\r\nSelf-care\r\n"},{"title":"Revelstoke\/Salmon Arm - Banff National Park \u2013 Banff","content":"\r\nTour Overview\uff1a\r\n\r\nIn the morning, we will pass through the famous Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park. Following, join us for an epic scenic drive to Yoho National Park! Shortly after, we will head to the Banff National Park! First, we will have a nice lunch (Additional Fee), and we will go to the Louise Lake to enjoy the beautiful scenic views of Louise Lake. Next, we will take the Banff Gondola (Mandatory) to have a panoramic view of Banff. Following, we will take a visit to the beautiful Moraine Lake. Then we will go to see the famous Bow Falls. Finally join us and relax yourself in Banff Town! \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nItinerary: \r\n\r\nRevelstoke \/ Salmon Arm \u2192 Glacier National Park (Pass-by)\u202f\u2192 Yoho National Park (Pass-by)\u202f\u2192 Banff National Park \u2192 Lake Louise (120 mins, including lunch time and sightseeing time) \u2192 Moraine Lake\u202f(30 mins)\u202f\u2192 Banff Gondola (60 mins) (Mandatory Fee) \u2192\u202fBow Falls (15 mins)\u202f\u2192 Banff Town (60 mins) \r\nTips:\r\n\r\nThe opening time of Moraine Lake is from mid-June to mid-October. If it is not open during the tour, the scenic spot will be cancelled, and the tour time of Louise Lake will be increased accordingly. \r\nHotel:\r\nIrwin's Mountain Inn \/ Red Carpet Inn Or similar\r\nMeals:\r\nSelf-care\r\n"},{"title":"Banff-Bow Lake-Peyto Lake-Columbia Icefield-Athabasca Falls","content":"\r\nTour Overview\uff1a\r\n\r\nToday, we will drive along [Icefields Parkway], National Geographic magazine has voted it as one of the most beautiful scenic highways on the planet. This breathtaking drive blends jaw-dropping views with pristine wilderness. Pass by the snow-capped mountain peaks of [Crowfoot Glacier]. Following the visit to [Bow Lake], the lake is a bright turquoise color which is due to the glacial runoff from Bow Glacier. Shortly after, we will come to [Peyto Lake], a must-see lake in Banff National Park for its unique maple shape or vibrant blue glacier-fed water. (If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Waterflow Lake as an alternative attraction) Next, we will arrive at [Columbia Icefield] and experience the stunning beauty of [Athabasca Glacier], the largest and oldest icefield in North America. For an unforgettable trip into this region, take a ride of [Ice Explorer - Snowcoach (Mandatory fee)], and a glass-bottomed [Skywalk] (Mandatory fee)for thrill-seekers. Finally, we will head to the [Athabasca Falls] the most powerful waterfalls in Jasper National Park.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nItinerary:\r\n\r\nBanff-Crowfoot Glacier (Pass by)-Bow Lake (30 min)-Peyto Lake (20 min)-Columbia Icefield & Lunch stop [Snowcoach & Skywalk] (Mandatory fees) (210 min)-Athabasca Falls (30 min)\r\nHotel:\r\nLobstick Lodge\/ Marmot Lodge\/ Athabasca Hotel or similar\r\nMeals:\r\nSelf-care\r\n"},{"title":"Jasper National Park-Maligne Lake-Maligne Canyon-Calgary","content":"\r\nTour Overview\uff1a\r\n\r\nCheck out from Jasper hotel, pass by [Medicine Lake], this mysterious lake is full of Indian legends and mystery. Shortly after, we will arrive at the world-famous [Maligne Lake] (Seasonal\/*Alternative attraction: Pyramid Lake, Patricia Lake *) and take the 8 million Reader Digest subscribers voted the [Maligne Lake Cruise] as the \"Best Boat Cruise in Canada\" and access to [Spirit Island]. Next, visit [Maligne Canyon] is a great place to go if you want an adrenaline rush and adventure. The canyon contains some of the most impressive geological formations in the world. On the way back, you will relax in peace at the [Saskatchewan River Crossing] This spot is located just south of Icefield Avenue and offers stunning views of the Rocky Mountains, as well as peace & quiet. \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nItinerary:\r\n\r\nJasper National Park-Medicine Lake (pass by)-Maligne Lake [Maligne Lake Cruise] (Additional fees) (90 min)-Maligne Canyon & lunch stop [Buffet lunch at Maligne Canyon or Maligne Lake] (Additional fee) (90min)-The Crossing (15 min)\r\nTransfer:\r\n\r\nBanff Drop Off: -Canalta Lodge, Address\uff1a545 Banff AvenueT1L 1B5, Banff, AB T1L 1B5\r\n\r\nCalgary Drop off:\r\n\r\n-Delta Calgary Downtown, Address: 209 4th Ave SE, Calgary AB T2G 0C6.\r\n\r\n-Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza, Address\uff1a 1316 33rd St NE, Calgary AB T2A 6B6\r\n\r\n-Calgary International Airport\r\nTips:\r\n\r\nPlease ensure that your flight departs after 9:30 pm. \uff08**Please understand that depending on the situation, your arrival time in Calgary may be adjusted **\uff09\r\n\r\n \r\nMeals:\r\nSelf-care\r\n"}],"faqs":[],"is_featured":false,"featured_image":{"width":634,"height":347,"file":"2024\/03\/315316JuJrTLsLm.jpg","filesize":28104,"sizes":{},"image_meta":{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0","keywords":[]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/seabirdtravel.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip\/1384","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/seabirdtravel.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/seabirdtravel.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/trip"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seabirdtravel.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seabirdtravel.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1384"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/seabirdtravel.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip\/1384\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seabirdtravel.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1386"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/seabirdtravel.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1384"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"destination","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seabirdtravel.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination?post=1384"},{"taxonomy":"activities","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seabirdtravel.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/activities?post=1384"},{"taxonomy":"trip_types","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seabirdtravel.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip_types?post=1384"},{"taxonomy":"difficulty","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seabirdtravel.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/difficulty?post=1384"},{"taxonomy":"trip_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seabirdtravel.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip_tag?post=1384"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}