Classic 8-Day Canadian Rockies Highlights with Calgary, Banff & Lake Louise

Booking Summary: After you book, please follow the instructions in your booking summary email and ensure you complete your Traveller Details in full.

• Luxury Escapes asks that you please complete the Traveller Details form in your ‘My Escapes’ account within 7 days of booking. Following its completion, our Tours Concierge Team will be in touch to assist with any additional arrangements – including flights.
• Traveller Details are required in full to confirm all arrangements for your tour. Please complete the Traveller Details form as soon as possible in your ‘My Escapes’ account. Failure to complete the form within 90 days of departure may result in losing your spot on the tour.
• If your booking is on a non-guaranteed departure, this initial email is not your tour confirmation. Tours often require a minimum number of travellers to go ahead, so your departure may not be guaranteed immediately.
• Please note that for guaranteed departures, a minimum of two people are required to book. In the event that only one passenger has booked, you will be given the opportunity to move your departure to another date.
• Once there is an update on the status of your tour, you will be contacted via email by the Luxury Escapes Tours Concierge Team, and they will advise whether the tour has been confirmed. Please do not book flights or make any non-flexible arrangements until you receive this update.
• Should you require assistance with your tour, please contact our Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com, who will be happy to assist with any of your queries and who will support you right up until you return from your journey.
• For tours that allow children, the child must be 12 years or over and must share a room with an adult (18+).
• Children are the same price as adults.

7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee:

• Things don’t always work out. Our 7-Day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Bookings (except for cruise bookings and flights which are subject to the cancellation terms of the relevant supplier) may be cancelled with a full refund if cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 190 days prior to the departure date.
• Following the 7-Day Change of Mind Guarantee, should you decide to cancel your booking, the below Luxury Escapes fees will apply, in addition to any costs charged by third parties such as airlines, cruise lines or other travel service providers:
  • All booking Deposits are non-refundable.
  • After final payment is received, bookings are non-refundable unless otherwise provided for in our refund policy. Cancellations outside of the 7-Day Change of Mind Guarantee period will not be provided, except as required by Australian Consumer Law, your local law or as otherwise provided for in the Fine Print.
  • Where Luxury Escapes Tours may allow a cancellation for credit due to exceptional circumstances (and at its sole discretion) and where a cancellation/credit is not otherwise permitted, a service fee of A$300 per person will apply.
  • For Trusted Partner operated tours, additional fees may apply.

Date Changes

• Changes can be made on request by contacting the Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com.
  • Any changes or cancellations made within the 7-Day Change of Mind Guarantee, where applicable, will not incur any fees unless otherwise indicated in the Fine Print. Booking changes may include, but are not limited to, name changes and name corrections.
  • For date changes made after the 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee, the cost of your new tour must be of equal or greater value than your current tour.
  • If the request is a change from a tour of higher value to a tour of lesser value, any difference in the tour prices will not be refunded.
  • Changes are not permitted once the final payment has been collected.
  • For Trusted Partner operated tours, additional fees may apply.
• Date change conditions listed above do not apply to flights or pre- and post-tour accommodation booked with us. Flight fulfilment and changes are governed by the airline(s) selected at the time of booking. For your air travel, you are bound by the terms and conditions and fare rules of the selected airline(s). For pre- and post-tour accommodation, these reservations are not directly linked to your tour and may require a separate cost to change, as stated in your ‘My Escapes.’

Itinerary Amendments & Changes

• Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure. This may be to accommodate changes in weather, public holidays, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances.
• In the event of a change in itinerary (for safety reasons or due to events outside of our control) that results in cancellation or change fees toward flights (or other parts of your travel) we will notify you as soon as practicable.
• You will be responsible for any associated costs or will otherwise have the right to a refund (less any costs incurred or paid to third parties).

Surcharges

• After completing your booking, your tour cost may be subject to additional surcharges due to factors beyond the control of Luxury Escapes.
• Where the cost of delivering your selected tour materially increases between the time of purchase and delivery, we reserve the right to increase the balance due. Increases may be in relation to, but not limited to, currency fluctuations, taxes, airfares, fuel surcharges, tour costs or government changes due to health and safety restrictions. A material increase will be considered one in excess of 10% of the package price.

We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to website’s terms and conditions.

Accommodation for the duration of your tour is included in the Tour package.

• You can find relevant accommodation details for each day of the itinerary on the Tour offer page, or in your ‘My Escapes’.

Please note:

• Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted for a hotel of a similar or higher standard without notice.
• Rooms will be made available after 3pm on the day of arrival. Checkout is required by 12pm. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request, subject to availability. Additional fees may apply.
• Maximum room capacity (Twin Room) is two adults. Maximum room capacity (Solo) is one adult.
• All special requests, such as those regarding bedding preferences, are subject to availability and can only be confirmed upon check-in. Room assignments and bedding configurations may vary based on the destination and hotel policies, and are handled directly by the hotel staff.

Pre- & Post-Tour Accommodation

Pre- and post-tour accommodation can be booked to extend your stay before or after your tour by contacting our Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com.

Luxury Escapes uses a range of accommodation partners. For pre- and post-tour accommodation options where we can offer the same hotel as the start and end of your tour, your pre- and post-tour accommodation will be booked independent of your tour. If the hotel for your tour changes, this will be independent of your pre- or post-tour accommodation booking. In this instance, change fees may apply on your pre- or post-tour accommodation. If you choose to change, change fees can be found in your ‘My Escapes’.

For pre- and post-tour accommodation bookings, you may be required to check out of your room and check in again on the first or last day of your tour. You will need to confirm these details directly with the hotel.

Please contact the Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com for further information.

• Return international flights
• Return airport transfers
• Visas
• Single supplement
• Meals/drinks not stated in the itinerary
• Optional activities/tours, personal expenses/transfers not mentioned
• Travel insurance (required)
• Tips and gratuities
• Departure airport transfers on extended itineraries
• Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.

Optional experiences

• Optional experiences may be cancelled if minimum numbers to operate are not met. Final confirmation of your optional excursions and activities will be provided while on tour.
• Optional experiences can only be booked up to 90 days prior to departure.
• Optional experiences may be updated prior to departure to accommodate changes in weather, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances.
• Optional experiences are non-refundable within 60 days of departure, unless cancelled due minimum numbers on tour not being met or unforeseen circumstances on tour.
• Optional experiences can be organised in advance by contacting our dedicated Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com.
• Optional experiences that require flight bookings are on a request basis, subject to availability until booked and confirmed, and may incur surcharges.
• Bookings for optional experiences can be made via My Escapes. After this time, optional experiences can be booked through your tour guide on the tour.
• All optional extras are subject to availability.

Banff Cowboy Cookout and Trail Ride

• What to bring: Close-toe shoes and long pants. Helmets are mandatory and provided.
• Location: Banff Trail Riders – Stables, 100 Sundance Rd, Banff, AB T1L 1B9, Canada. Departing from Banff Trail Riders Stables located approximately a 20-minute walk from downtown Banff. Head south on Banff Avenue, across the Bow River Bridge. Turn right at the T-intersection after the bridge onto Cave Avenue and follow for .75 mile. The lane to the stables will be on the right-hand side and is called Sundance Road. There is a horse-crossing sign right before the turn.
• Transfers are not included.
• Please arrive 30-minutes prior to departure.
• Min. 2 passengers required to operate
• Max. weight: 104kg per person
• Riders 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• Please complete an online waiver for each rider prior to your departure.
• Please note: Banff Cowboy Cookout options are not available for September departures.

Banff Cowboy Cookout by Wagon

• Location: Banff Trail Riders – Stables, 100 Sundance Rd, Banff, AB T1L 1B9, Canada. Departing from Banff Trail Riders Stables located approximately a 20-minute walk from downtown Banff. Head south on Banff Avenue, across the Bow River Bridge. Turn right at the T-intersection after the bridge onto Cave Avenue and follow for .75 mile. The lane to the stables will be on the right-hand side and is called Sundance Road. There is a horse-crossing sign right before the turn.
• Transfers are not included.
• Please arrive 30-minutes prior to departure.
• Min. 2 passengers required to operate.
• Available days/times: Departs daily at 5pm.
• This experience is run in conjunction with the Banff cowboy cookout with trail ride.
• Please note: Banff Cowboy Cookout options are not available for September departures.

Three Sisters Peak helicopter tour

• Location: Located 30 minutes from Banff: follow the Trans Canada Hwy #1 East. Take Exit #91 (Canmore /Exshaw Exit). At the stop sign, turn right and continue for 250m to the heliport on the right-hand side. Tours depart from the log building.
• Return hotel transfers are included on request, subject to availability. Transfers must be confirmed 24 hours prior to departure.
• Passengers may change their departure time if the supplier is contacted 24 hours prior (subject to shuttle availability).
• Min. two passengers are required to operate; you may be sharing with other guests.
• Max. 10 passengers.
• All flights are subject to weather conditions, availability of aircraft and civil emergencies. A contact phone number is required in case of changes due to weather conditions.
• Passengers must arrive 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. Late arrivals may be rescheduled to another time or day. Please be ready to depart at least five minutes in advance.
• Passengers are assigned seats according to their height and weight, therefore personal seat selection is not possible.
• Available days/times: Daily departures at 11am and 2.30pm.

Transfers

• Arrival and departure transfers are NOT included with your tour, please plan accordingly.

Tipping

• Tipping and gratuities are not included in the package and are at your own discretion. As a guide, approximately CA$5–6 per person, per day, is the industry standard for your guide and driver, and CA$3 per person, per day for local guides. It is also customary in both Canada and Alaska to tip approximately 15–20% in restaurants, lounges, etc., if satisfactory service has been provided.

Please Note:

• The maximum group capacity of 24 is applicable to the land portions of your tour only. Additional travellers will join your tour group on the Rocky Mountaineer and on the HAL cruise extensions.
• Accommodation in Kamloops will be confirmed in your final documentation.
• Transfers from hotel to port are included for the extended itinerary.
• The Rocky Mountaineer portion and cruise portions (for extended tours) will be serviced by Rocky Mountaineer guides and HAL cruise directors respectively instead of a dedicated tour guide.
• Tour vehicle type is dependent on group numbers, as follows:
  • SUV: 2–5 passengers
  • Van: 5–10 passengers
  • Mini-coach: 11–15 passengers
  • Full-size coach: 15+ passengers
• Tour groups of 8+ travellers will be allocated a dedicated tour director. Groups of 2–7 travellers, will be allocated local guides and a driver.

Cruise

• IMPORTANT: The Twin-Share Package is valid for ONE PERSON (based on twin share). You must purchase TWO PACKAGES.
• Cabins are on a ‘guarantee’ basis and will be allocated by the cruise line closer to sailing. Specific cabin, deck and location requests cannot be accommodated.
• Some cabins may have obstructed views and/or porthole window.
• Maximum room capacity is one adult for solo travellers, two adults for twin-share cabins
• Wheelchair accessible staterooms are available on request and subject to availability. Surcharges may apply.
• Cabin categories indicate different decks and areas of the ship. All cabin categories have unobstructed ocean views. Individual cabin numbers or types may not be selected in advance and are on a guaranteed basis.

Cabin Sizes and Bedding Configuration

• The Holland America Line Koningsdam cruise includes the following cabin type:
  • Verandah Stateroom (Category VA, VB, VC): 21sqm, queen or twin single beds with floor-to-ceiling windows and private verandah

Onboard Dining

• Dining times onboard can vary between sailings. We ask for your preference, however, your preferred dining time may not be available. We suggest that you speak with the maitre d’ once onboard.
• Early seating for onboard meals is at 5.45pm, and main dining is at 8pm. Dinner seating times are subject to change. Guests may dine at their leisure in the lower level of the dining room from 5.45pm–9pm.
• Included dining is available at the following restaurants: The main dining room, Lido Market, New York Pizza and Dive In.

Tipping

• The currency onboard is US$.
• Tipping and gratuities are not included in the package unless otherwise stated. As a guide, approx. US$1.25 per bag for luggage porterage on embarkation, and US$16–US$23 for stateroom attendants per person, per day, is the industry standard.
• An automatic gratuity of 18% is added to all beverage packages, specialty dining, spa services and main dining room wine purchases. Should you wish to change this, please visit guest services onboard.

Cruise Documentation

• Cruise documentation will not be provided until full payment is received and traveller details are complete.
• Cruise confirmation and check-in forms will be provided approximately 120 days prior to departure.
• Once forms are complete, guests can access cruise documentation and pre-book shore excursions directly with Holland America Line.
• Luggage tags and documentation can be printed online through the check-in process. Passengers are responsible for the printing of documents and must present at check-in.
• Luxury Escapes cannot provide any further information other than your check-in link. If you have not received this link, please contact: tours@luxuryescapes.com.

Please Note:

• Cash is not accepted at the casino. Any additional charges will be billed to the passenger’s account.
• Boarding and check-in starts at 1.30pm on the day of embarkation. All passengers should be onboard no later than 3.30pm. Should these times change, you will be advised directly via Holland America Line.
• Checkout is done in groups to accommodate passenger flight times. For any concerns regarding flight times and disembarkation, please contact the ship purser or activity desk onboard prior to disembarkation.

• Passengers are permitted one piece of baggage with a maximum weight as per your airline’s restrictions.
• Passengers are permitted one additional, smaller piece of hand-luggage with a maximum weight of 7kg on tour.

Travel Insurance

• Travel insurance is required on all our tours, which (at a minimum) covers medical expenses and repatriation. You may not be permitted to join the tour group if evidence of travel insurance is not provided prior to your trip. If you are unable to obtain travel insurance for whatever reason, you may be required to sign a waiver and/or provide a letter from a medical practitioner which confirms you are fit for travel. For any enquiries regarding travel insurance, please call 1300 88 99 00 or email sales@luxuryescapes.com.

Passports & Visas

• A visa may be required. It is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they hold a current visa for the countries visited on tour. If the traveller is on a non-Australian passport, a valid re-entry visa may be required.
• You are responsible for visas, entry, health and other requirements, and any documents required by laws, regulations, orders and/or requirements of countries visited. Luxury Escapes and/or its servants and agents are not responsible for passport and visa requirements or for any loss you sustain for failing to comply with laws, regulations, orders and/or requirements of countries visited.
• A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers (including children and infants).

Traveller Details

• Traveller Details must be completed for each individual traveller.
• Travellers must advise of any medical conditions or dietary requirements. Failure to provide such information in advance of your tour may result in an inability to cater to your requirements.
• We work with exceptional local tour providers to present uniquely crafted packages that encompass sightseeing tours and excursions. Our tour provider partners are dedicated to making every effort to accommodate specific requirements. However, it should be noted that the extent to which they can address mobility and accessibility needs may vary, depending on the nature of the sightseeing tour and activities involved. Please contact tours@luxuryescapes.com so we can advise whether your specific needs can be accommodated.
• Special dietary requirements can be catered for in most cases, however, on occasion this may not be possible due to location, lack of availability of unique ingredients, and other extenuating circumstances. It is always advised to carry any necessary supplies with you.
• Passport details are required for all bookings. In some cases, a digital copy of your passport may be requested by Luxury Escapes to book certain elements of your trip.
• If a photo of your passport is requested, failure to provide valid photo ID will result in your booking being cancelled and all monies paid remaining non-refundable. When requested, a digital copy of your passport must be provided for each guest at least 90 days prior to your tour departure.
• Should you require any assistance with your Traveller Details, please contact our Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com.

Tour Pace

• It’s important to note that specific activities and intensity levels may vary between different tour operators and destinations. When selecting a group tour, it’s advisable to carefully review the itinerary, activity descriptions and fitness requirements to ensure a suitable match for your preferences and physical capabilities.
  • Relaxed: Leisurely pace with limited walking or physical demands. Opportunity for ample free time and leisure activities. Suitable for individuals seeking a laidback experience.
  • Moderate: Usually more than one day in a location. Balanced mix of exploration and physical engagement. Suitable for participants with a reasonable level of fitness. Exploring cities on foot, visiting landmarks and guided excursions. Requires a moderate level of stamina and physical activity.
  • Active: Activities most days. Generally, not staying in a location for two days or more. Suitable for participants with high fitness levels and a sense of adventure.

Travel Styles

• Fully Guided Tour: You’ll have a tour director and driver with you throughout the entire trip, from start to finish.
• Partially Guided Tour: You’ll have a tour driver and local guides at specific locations or portions of the trip, but not the entire time. There might be different local guides for different regions.
• Self-Guided Tour: You will not have a guide for your trip. You will be provided detailed trip notes with elements, such as accommodation and transport, pre-booked for you.

Health and Fitness Acknowledgement:

• Travellers acknowledge that they are required to have a good level of health and fitness to undertake the activities on this tour.
• There are limitations to the degree of accommodations that can be made if travellers are unable to partake in the included activities on this tour. Please consider suitability as additional costs could apply.
• Travellers also acknowledge and agree that neither we nor the tour provider will be able to provide medical or other assistance in the event that they are unable to complete any aspect of the tour as a result of their health or physical condition (nor are we liable for any loss, damage, expense, injury or death arising from such).

Your tour begins at your Calgary accommodation and ends at your Vancouver accommodation. The extended tour ends at Vancouver’s Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal.

Return flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. If your chosen tour departure date is guaranteed at the time of booking, you may be able to purchase flights immediately. If your tour departure date is not yet guaranteed (still pending minimum numbers), flights should not be booked until you receive an update on the status of your tour.

Please book your flights to arrive at Calgary International Airport (YYC) by 4pm on Day 1 and depart from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) after 3pm on Day 8 for the base tour, or any time after 12pm on Day 15 for the extended tour.

Important: Please allow for travelling time from international countries. International flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. It is your responsibility to make your own travel arrangements and ensure that you arrive at your starting location on your chosen tour start date.

A visa may be required for the destination you are visiting. It is each traveller’s responsibility to ensure they are holding a current visa. Please take the time to visit our preferred vendor website, Visas Direct, to assist you with any visa application requirements and processes. If you require any supporting documentation when applying for your visa, please let us know and we will be more than happy to assist. Click here to visit the website.

Need flights? Our dedicated flights concierge can assist with all your flight requirements (subject to availability). Contact sales@luxuryescapes.com.

Important Destination Information:

Canada

Time zone: GMT-7 (Vancouver)

Telephone: +1

Currency: Canadian dollar

Accessing money: ATMs are widely available with credit cards widely accepted within the city. Cash is advised when visiting rural areas.

Language: English, French

Climate: The northern two-thirds of the country have very cold winters and short, cool summers. The central-southern area of the interior plains typically experiences very cold winters and hot summers.

• Please note: For complimentary transfers to be fulfilled outside of arrival and departure date, all pre- and post-tour accommodation bookings must be booked through Luxury Escapes no later than 60 days before departure. After this time, any pre- or post-tour accommodation bookings made will not be eligible for complimentary transfers.
• Update 9 December 2024, 1.40am AEDT: Transfers have been removed and added as an optional experience.