Canadian Rocky Mountains: Lake Louise And Banff

Summer is probably the most popular time to visit. You will be able to see the landscape in all its beauty. In the Rockies, this is the best time to see the lakes as they are at their most blue.

During Summer (end of June till end of September) very hot and dry, most of times. This Summer was an odd one, but forest fires are most likely to happen around August/September and this can have a negative impact to the experience. Alberta is famous for its extreme temperatures, therefore, during Summer you can experience temperature as high as 34 ºC.

Airport transfers are not included. There are several cab options, including Uber and Lyft, from YVR into downtown Vancouver, where the pick up location is.

There are no vaccinations that are required to come to Canada.

The guides are trained and will help you, but you have to travel with an insurance that covers any accident or sickness.

Canadian dollars; you can exchange at the airport or Vancouver exchange places.

Flights, meals (other than those mentioned in the itinerary), medical and travel insurance, tips, optional activities, other personal expenses.

They are always groups of travelers with a very good atmosphere. It can be up to 55 people, but generally they are 12 or less people. The guides will give to you the best and personal attention.

Yes, lots of free time.

The tour guide will gladly give you information according to your interests and help out with any extra.

It includes continental breakfast (when dinner is included, it usually consists in a Canadian BBQ - burgers and hot dogs).

We usually stop a grocery stores, so it can vary from person to person. Many of our guests buy sandwiches that can be as cheap as $6. Others prefer to get subway or sushi on the way. When staying in Banff, if you want to have a good dinner, prices can vary from $16 to $60.

It includes hotels in shared rooms: 4 people of the same gender sharing 2 queen sized beds (2 people per bed).

Yes! If you travel alone, do not worry, you will share a room with other members of the group, or you can add an individual supplement.

The age range is from 6 to 55 years old. Underaged have a 15% discount sharing a room with an adult.

The tour guide will help with the accommodation at your own expense. You can stay in downtown Vancouver, so it's easier to move around.

Yes, you will have Wifi at the accommodation. The bus doesn't have WiFi.

Yes, at the accommodation.

In Canada the voltage is 120 V with 60 Hz frequency.

You should get to the meeting point in Vancouver at 7 am.

You will return to Vancouver at 7:30 pm approximately.

You need an average physical condition.

We suggest getting complete travel insurance that covers medical bills and flight cancellations or delays.

We suggest that you pack light clothing as the days can get reasonably warm. Be sure to bring your swimsuit as there are a few opportunities to take a dip in some of our beautiful lakes. There are also hot tubs at a few of the hotels you will be staying at. Remember to bring along a sweater as well as sometimes the night time temperatures can drop. And as always, bring your trusty rain jacket.

We currently only allow for one (1) piece of luggage and a small backpack or handbag due to space constraints. You will need something that you can easily manage to maneuver. If you have excess baggage, we do offer the storage of your additional bags in Vancouver.

Some nationalities, like Mexican, don't need a visa. However, you need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to board a flight to Canada. You do not need an eTA for Canada, if you are entering by land or sea – for instance driving from the U.S. or coming by bus, train, or boat, including cruise ship.