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Vancouver to Emerald Lake Road Bus Trip 3 Days

  • 3 days (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Canada’s Rockies, where towering mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and charming towns await. Beginning in Vancouver, we travel through scenic grasslands to experience the world-famous Grizzli Winery and the magical color-changing Kalamalka Lake before arriving in Revelstoke. Explore Banff National Park, marvel at Vermilion Lake and Bow Falls, and ride the Banff or Lake Louise Gondola for breathtaking panoramic views. Relax at the Banff Upper Hot Springs or enjoy Banff Village at your leisure. On the final day, discover the natural wonders of Kootenay National Park, hike through Marble Canyon, and be enchanted by Lake Louise, the Natural Bridge, and the emerald waters of Yoho National Park. This immersive 3-day tour combines iconic landscapes, cultural landmarks, and outdoor adventures for a perfect Rockies experience.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 55)
21 stops
3 days duration
Day 1

Vancouver - Grizzli Winery - Kalamalka Lake - Revelstoke / Salmon Arm

Stop at: Vancouver

In the morning, we will 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 take a visit to the Okanagan Lake. Finally, we will return back to Revelstoke. Itinerary: Itinerary: Vancouver → Merritt (pass by) → Grizzli Winery (30 mins) → Kalamalka Lake (15 mins) → Revelstoke / Salmon Arm

Stop at: Merritt

Merritt (pass by)

Stop at: Grizzli Winery

30 min

Grizzli Winery+Okanagan Lake (TOTAL VISIT TIME FOR BOTH TWO PLACES IS 45 mins) Grizzli Winery is located in the center of Okanagan, Canada. The Winery is surrounded by a number of mountains and lakes! The sunshine and large temperature differences between day and night helps create the uniquely tasting wines.

Stop at: Kalamalka Lake

15 min

Kalamalka Lake Kalamalka Lake is a large lake in the interior plateau of southern central British Columbia, Canada, east of Okanagan Lake. At different times of the year the colour of the lake can range from cyan to indigo, in different parts at the same time, earning the lake the moniker "lake of a thousand colours". The colour of the water is derived from light scattering, caused by the precipitation of calcium carbonate (CaCO3).

Hotel:Hilltop Inn - Salmon Arm or Similar
Day 2

Revelstoke / Salmon Arm - Banff National Park - Banff

Stop at: Revelstoke

Today, we will visit the famous "Last Spike" in the Pacific Railroad Memorial Park. Join us for an epic scenic drive to Yoho National Park! We will head to Vermilion Lake where the water originates from the hot springs of the Sulphur Mountain! The color of the riverbed has become brown, making it photographic favorable region in Banff. Shortly after, we will head to Bow Falls and finally arrive at the Banff National Park! Itinerary: Revelstoke / Salmon Arm → The Last Spike (30 mins) → Yoho National Park (Drive through) → Vermillion Lake (15 mins) → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Banff National Park → Banff Gondola (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Banff Upper Hot Spring (Optional, 60 mins) → Banff

Stop at: Salmon Arm

Kindly Reminder: 1. The hot spring area provides a locker (with a slight fee) for customers. Please take extra care of your valuables as you are responsible for your own belongings. 2. The hot spring area provides swimsuit and towel rental services. 3. This hot spring is a complimentary item. If you are unable to participate in the hot spring due to personal reasons or the maintenance and closure of the scenic spot, there will be no refund.

Stop at: The Last Spike

30 min

The Last Spike was the final and ceremonial railway spike driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) track by company director Donald Smith on the morning of November 7th, 1885. The ceremony marked the completion of the transcontinental CPR. It was a muted affair at which a group of company officials and laborers gathered at Craigellachie. The Last Spike symbolized more than just the completion of a railway. Contemporaries and historians have viewed the Last Spike as an event when national unity was recognized.

Stop at: Vermilion Lakes

15 min

Vermilion Lake Vermilion lake offers the best views and is the most perfect place to practice your photography skills. If you want some amazing views of mountains, then Vermilion Lake is your place to visit!

Stop at: Bow Falls

15 min

Bow Falls is a major waterfall on the Bow River. It offers breathtaking views and an experience to be closer to nature! Bow Falls is also famously featured in the 1953 Marilyn Monroe film River of No Return. Embrace your inner nature love and be amazed by its wonderous beauty.

Stop at: Banff Gondola

60 min Admission not included

Explore the one-of-a-kind Gondola ride to the top of the Sulphur Mountain to experience a stunning view of six incredible mountain ranges. Banff Gondola provides breathtaking views in every direction that you look at! It is an eight-minute journey to the summit of Sulphur Mountain! On a clear and sunny day, the gondola becomes a perfect activity for families, groups, and couples to enjoy.

Stop at: Banff Upper Hot Springs

60 min Admission not included

Banff Upper Hot Spring (Optional, 60 mins) The Banff Hot Springs is a top-favorite today amongst visitors and locals! It is a perfect location to enjoy a time of relaxation and peace! This historic spa and bath house lies up against a backdrop of the spectacular alpine scenery. It’s simply magical to sit in the comfort of soothing hot water during the wintertime while watching snow fall on the surrounding peaks.

Stop at: Lake Louise

60 min

Itinerary for 11/10/2025-11/21/2025: Revelstoke / Salmon Arm → The Last Spike (30 mins) → Yoho National Park (Drive through) → Vermillion Lake (15 mins) → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Banff National Park → Lake Louise Gondola (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Banff Upper Hot Spring (Optional, 60 mins) → Banff

Hotel:Elk + Avenue Hotel; Irwin's Mountain Inn;Red Carpet Inn; The Rundlestone Lodge;Banff Caribou Lodge&Spa; similar
Day 3

Banff - Kootenay National Park - Lake Louise - Yoho National Park - Emerald Lake--Banff/Calgary

Stop at: Banff

Itinerary during the opening period of Moraine Lake (June - October 15, 2025): Calgary / Canmore / Banff → Banff National Park → Lake Louise Village (Optional lunch) → Lake Louise (90 mins, tickets included) → Moraine Lake (45 mins, tickets included) → Yoho National Park → Natural Bridge (15 mins, tickets included) → Emerald Lake (20 mins, tickets included) → Banff / Canmore / Calgary Itinerary during the closed period of Moraine Lake (October 16, 2025 - May 31, 2026): Calgary / Canmore / Banff → Castle Mountain (pass by) → Kootenay National Park → Marble Canyon (45 mins, tickets included) → Lake Louise (90 mins, optional: Snowshoeing or Lake Louise Afternoon Tea) → Spiral Tunnels (pass by) → Yoho National Park → Natural Bridge (15 mins, tickets included) → Emerald Lake (20 mins, tickets included) → Banff / Canmore / Calgary

Stop at: Castle Mountain

Castle Mountain (Pass by)

Stop at: Kootenay National Park

Kootenay National Park Kootenay National Park is located in the northeast of British Columbia, Canada, with an area of 1,406 square kilometers. It is part of the World Heritage - Canadian Rockies National Parks, and is also Canada's first national park centered on a road. It features unique geology, rich hydrology, colorful ecology, unique humanities and diverse activities. There are wonders such as Marble Canyon and Stanley Glacier, and a variety of creatures such as grizzly bears live there, carrying Aboriginal culture.

Stop at: Marble Canyon (British Columbia)

45 min

Marble Canyon Marble Canyon is a popular hike in Kootenay National Park near Lake Louise, Alberta. The hike is an easy 1 mile (1.6 km) out and back trail suitable for all skill levels with fencing along most areas. The trail follows Tokumm Creek which created Marble Canyon by cutting and carving it’s way through the rock. Turquoise, glacial waters, and startling canyon walls grow ever more impressive along this short trail. Multiple bridges span the narrow gorge, crossing several times for spine-tingling views of the river below! Watch for fuchsia fireweed and mountain bluebirds in a landscape shaped by fire, erosion, and mountain building.

Stop at: Lake Louise

90 min

Lake Louise (90 mins, includes optional Snowshoeing time) Lake Louise, located on the south side of Highway 1, is a famous attraction in Banff National Park. With Mount Victoria as its barrier and surrounded by dense forests, the mountains and waters are interdependent, forming a perfect landscape photo. Lake Louise is like a pearl, otherworldly and otherworldly, so it is known as the "Sapphire in the Rocky Mountains" and has become a lake favored by photographers.

Stop at: Lower Spiral Tunnel Viewpoint

Spiral Tunnel (Pass by)

Stop at: Yoho National Park

Yoho National Park Yoho National Park lies on the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Vertical rock walls, waterfalls and high peaks draw visitors from all around the world to this unique national park! Yoho offers exceptional hiking and sightseeing for everyone to enjoy! The park even offers a unique glimpse of Canada’s natural wonders and an insight of this alpine majesty!

Stop at: Yoho National Park

15 min

Natural Bridge This natural bridge was formed after millions of years of erosion by the Kikinhaus River (also known as the Leaping Horse River). Initially, the river water washed out cracks in the solid rocks, causing the rushing river water to continuously break through the cracks in the rocks, and then gradually hollowed out the huge rocks from the bottom upwards, eventually making a huge rock blocking the river channel washed away into a "natural bridge" shaped like a bridge.

Stop at: Emerald Lake

20 min

Emerald Lake The beautiful Emerald Lake is the largest lake in Yoho National Park, covering an area of slightly more than one square kilometer. The lake water presents different shades of green under different light conditions, and is known as the "Emerald of the Rocky Mountains." Walking along the lakeside path, you can enjoy the reflections of the snow-capped mountains in the distance and the vigorous pines and cypresses nearby in the rippling blue water.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Mandatory admission:Banff National Park admission + Sulphur Mountain Gondola(For the period 10/14/2025 - 11/09/2025 & 11/22/2025-04/30/2026)-If''Tour W/partial tickets"& “All Inclusive”option selected
  • Mandatory admission:Banff National Park admission + Lake Louise Gondola(For the period 11/10/2025 - 11/21/2025)-If''Tour W/partial tickets"& “All Inclusive”option selected
  • Ride in comfortable, professionally maintained vehicles, chosen based on the number of guests
  • 2 Nights Hotel Accommodations
  • Gratuities for the driver and tour guide
  • Entrance Fees:Banff National Park and Gondola
  • Select pick-up and drop off locations available in Vancouver
  • Optional admission-Rocky Mountain 2-Day Meals+Banff Upper Hot Springs+Snowshoeing (Winter Only)-If “All Tickets Inclusive”option selected
  • Travel with expert drivers and guides (or driver-guide) for a smooth, insightful journey
NOT INCLUDED
  • Extra Tips for Excellent Service(Not required, but always appreciated)
  • Fees caused by irresistible reasons due to traffic, weather, flight cancellation or date changes.
  • Meals. Any food and beverages.
  • Personal fees: such as laundry, telephone, diet, shopping, pay television etc.
  • Rocky Mountain Meals,Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Lunch Fee in Winter-If price option not selected
  • Optional admission-Rocky Mountain 2-Day Meals+Banff Upper Hot Springs+Snowshoeing (Winter Only)-If “All Tickets Inclusive”option not selected

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

7:00 AM

What To Expect

    Day 1: Vancouver - Grizzli Winery - Kalamalka Lake - Revelstoke / Salmon Arm
  • In the morning, we will 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 take a visit to the Okanagan Lake. Finally, we will return back to Revelstoke. Itinerary: Itinerary: Vancouver → Merritt (pass by) → Grizzli Winery (30 mins) → Kalamalka Lake (15 mins) → Revelstoke / Salmon Arm

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Merritt (pass by)

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Grizzli Winery+Okanagan Lake (TOTAL VISIT TIME FOR BOTH TWO PLACES IS 45 mins) Grizzli Winery is located in the center of Okanagan, Canada. The Winery is surrounded by a number of mountains and lakes! The sunshine and large temperature differences between day and night helps create the uniquely tasting wines.

    Duration: 30 minutes

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Kalamalka Lake Kalamalka Lake is a large lake in the interior plateau of southern central British Columbia, Canada, east of Okanagan Lake. At different times of the year the colour of the lake can range from cyan to indigo, in different parts at the same time, earning the lake the moniker "lake of a thousand colours". The colour of the water is derived from light scattering, caused by the precipitation of calcium carbonate (CaCO3).

    Duration: 15 minutes

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Day 2: Revelstoke / Salmon Arm - Banff National Park - Banff
  • Today, we will visit the famous "Last Spike" in the Pacific Railroad Memorial Park. Join us for an epic scenic drive to Yoho National Park! We will head to Vermilion Lake where the water originates from the hot springs of the Sulphur Mountain! The color of the riverbed has become brown, making it photographic favorable region in Banff. Shortly after, we will head to Bow Falls and finally arrive at the Banff National Park! Itinerary: Revelstoke / Salmon Arm → The Last Spike (30 mins) → Yoho National Park (Drive through) → Vermillion Lake (15 mins) → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Banff National Park → Banff Gondola (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Banff Upper Hot Spring (Optional, 60 mins) → Banff

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Kindly Reminder: 1. The hot spring area provides a locker (with a slight fee) for customers. Please take extra care of your valuables as you are responsible for your own belongings. 2. The hot spring area provides swimsuit and towel rental services. 3. This hot spring is a complimentary item. If you are unable to participate in the hot spring due to personal reasons or the maintenance and closure of the scenic spot, there will be no refund.

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • The Last Spike was the final and ceremonial railway spike driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) track by company director Donald Smith on the morning of November 7th, 1885. The ceremony marked the completion of the transcontinental CPR. It was a muted affair at which a group of company officials and laborers gathered at Craigellachie. The Last Spike symbolized more than just the completion of a railway. Contemporaries and historians have viewed the Last Spike as an event when national unity was recognized.

    Duration: 30 minutes

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Vermilion Lake Vermilion lake offers the best views and is the most perfect place to practice your photography skills. If you want some amazing views of mountains, then Vermilion Lake is your place to visit!

    Duration: 15 minutes

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Bow Falls is a major waterfall on the Bow River. It offers breathtaking views and an experience to be closer to nature! Bow Falls is also famously featured in the 1953 Marilyn Monroe film River of No Return. Embrace your inner nature love and be amazed by its wonderous beauty.

    Duration: 15 minutes

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Explore the one-of-a-kind Gondola ride to the top of the Sulphur Mountain to experience a stunning view of six incredible mountain ranges. Banff Gondola provides breathtaking views in every direction that you look at! It is an eight-minute journey to the summit of Sulphur Mountain! On a clear and sunny day, the gondola becomes a perfect activity for families, groups, and couples to enjoy.

    Duration: 1 hour

    Admission Included: NO

  • Banff Upper Hot Spring (Optional, 60 mins) The Banff Hot Springs is a top-favorite today amongst visitors and locals! It is a perfect location to enjoy a time of relaxation and peace! This historic spa and bath house lies up against a backdrop of the spectacular alpine scenery. It’s simply magical to sit in the comfort of soothing hot water during the wintertime while watching snow fall on the surrounding peaks.

    Duration: 1 hour

    Admission Included: NO

  • Itinerary for 11/10/2025-11/21/2025: Revelstoke / Salmon Arm → The Last Spike (30 mins) → Yoho National Park (Drive through) → Vermillion Lake (15 mins) → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Banff National Park → Lake Louise Gondola (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Banff Upper Hot Spring (Optional, 60 mins) → Banff

    Duration: 1 hour

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Day 3: Banff - Kootenay National Park - Lake Louise - Yoho National Park - Emerald Lake--Banff/Calgary
  • Itinerary during the opening period of Moraine Lake (June - October 15, 2025): Calgary / Canmore / Banff → Banff National Park → Lake Louise Village (Optional lunch) → Lake Louise (90 mins, tickets included) → Moraine Lake (45 mins, tickets included) → Yoho National Park → Natural Bridge (15 mins, tickets included) → Emerald Lake (20 mins, tickets included) → Banff / Canmore / Calgary Itinerary during the closed period of Moraine Lake (October 16, 2025 - May 31, 2026): Calgary / Canmore / Banff → Castle Mountain (pass by) → Kootenay National Park → Marble Canyon (45 mins, tickets included) → Lake Louise (90 mins, optional: Snowshoeing or Lake Louise Afternoon Tea) → Spiral Tunnels (pass by) → Yoho National Park → Natural Bridge (15 mins, tickets included) → Emerald Lake (20 mins, tickets included) → Banff / Canmore / Calgary

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Castle Mountain (Pass by)

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Kootenay National Park Kootenay National Park is located in the northeast of British Columbia, Canada, with an area of 1,406 square kilometers. It is part of the World Heritage - Canadian Rockies National Parks, and is also Canada's first national park centered on a road. It features unique geology, rich hydrology, colorful ecology, unique humanities and diverse activities. There are wonders such as Marble Canyon and Stanley Glacier, and a variety of creatures such as grizzly bears live there, carrying Aboriginal culture.

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Marble Canyon Marble Canyon is a popular hike in Kootenay National Park near Lake Louise, Alberta. The hike is an easy 1 mile (1.6 km) out and back trail suitable for all skill levels with fencing along most areas. The trail follows Tokumm Creek which created Marble Canyon by cutting and carving it’s way through the rock. Turquoise, glacial waters, and startling canyon walls grow ever more impressive along this short trail. Multiple bridges span the narrow gorge, crossing several times for spine-tingling views of the river below! Watch for fuchsia fireweed and mountain bluebirds in a landscape shaped by fire, erosion, and mountain building.

    Duration: 45 minutes

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Lake Louise (90 mins, includes optional Snowshoeing time) Lake Louise, located on the south side of Highway 1, is a famous attraction in Banff National Park. With Mount Victoria as its barrier and surrounded by dense forests, the mountains and waters are interdependent, forming a perfect landscape photo. Lake Louise is like a pearl, otherworldly and otherworldly, so it is known as the "Sapphire in the Rocky Mountains" and has become a lake favored by photographers.

    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Spiral Tunnel (Pass by)

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Yoho National Park Yoho National Park lies on the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Vertical rock walls, waterfalls and high peaks draw visitors from all around the world to this unique national park! Yoho offers exceptional hiking and sightseeing for everyone to enjoy! The park even offers a unique glimpse of Canada’s natural wonders and an insight of this alpine majesty!

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Natural Bridge This natural bridge was formed after millions of years of erosion by the Kikinhaus River (also known as the Leaping Horse River). Initially, the river water washed out cracks in the solid rocks, causing the rushing river water to continuously break through the cracks in the rocks, and then gradually hollowed out the huge rocks from the bottom upwards, eventually making a huge rock blocking the river channel washed away into a "natural bridge" shaped like a bridge.

    Duration: 15 minutes

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Emerald Lake The beautiful Emerald Lake is the largest lake in Yoho National Park, covering an area of slightly more than one square kilometer. The lake water presents different shades of green under different light conditions, and is known as the "Emerald of the Rocky Mountains." Walking along the lakeside path, you can enjoy the reflections of the snow-capped mountains in the distance and the vigorous pines and cypresses nearby in the rippling blue water.

    Duration: 20 minutes

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 2 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 2 days (48 hours) before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 2 days before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 2 days before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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