Tour Type
Canadian Tours
DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Lower Mainland
December 21, 2025 – 6 Days
Vancouver Island
December 21, 2025 – 6 Days
BC Interior
December 22, 2025 – 5 Days
Activity Level 1
GROUP SIZE
TOUR SUMMARY
Christmas at Fairmont Banff Springs
One of Canada’s most famous hotels, Fairmont Banff Springs enjoys an enviable setting in magnificent Banff National Park. Originally built in 1888 with the coming of the Canadian Pacific Railroad, the hotel set new standards for accommodation and hospitality in the wilderness. It has been expanded several times in the last century and now offers 757 bedrooms as well as impressive public areas and dining rooms. Today, Fairmont Banff Springs is a year-round mountain resort with all modern amenities, excellent cuisine, the soothing Fairmont Spa, and impeccable service. Christmas at Fairmont Banff Springs is a wonderful festive experience with elaborate decorations.
In addition, the tour includes other experiences such as the Banff Gondola, a swim in the Upper Hot Springs, the Whyte Museum, afternoon tea, and a drive around Banff highlights.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Meals
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9 meals
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Transportation
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Accommodation
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Gratuities & Fees
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Knowledgeable Wells Gray tour director
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Tour Highlights (Included)
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TOUR FARES
| Departure Point | Fares per Person |
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$3,895$5,230 |
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$4,595$5,995 |
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$4,545$5,945 |
- Please add 5% GST.
Early Booking Bonus!
$150 discount on first 12 seats; $75 on next 8.
DEPARTURE POINTS & DATES
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Level
Light Activity: You are a traveller who prefers to see places without a lot of physical activity. You can climb a flight of stairs, board a coach, stand for short periods and walk at a leisurely pace with breaks for up to 30 minutes without difficulty or assistance. Fairmont Banff Springs is a large hotel and there could be a walk from the elevator to your room and during the historical hotel tour.
You may bring a walker or cane to support your mobility. Please let us know when you book if you will be bringing a walker on this tour. The coach cannot carry a scooter or motorized wheelchair. The tour director and driver have many responsibilities, so please do not expect them, or your fellow travellers, to provide ongoing assistance. If you are not capable of keeping up with the group or require frequent assistance, the tour director may stop you from participating in some activities or some tour days.
Tour Size
This tour can accommodate 40 participants.
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Payments: A deposit of $300 per person is requested at the time of booking and balance is due October 21, 2025. By paying the deposit, you agree to the Terms & Conditions, Activity Level and Cancellation Policy outlined. Payments can be made by online banking or cheque (1.5% discount on tour fare), or by Visa or Mastercard ($5,000 limit per person on credit cards).
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Early Booking Bonus: Receive a $150 discount on the first 12 seats and $75 on the next 8 seats for booking early with deposit. The discount is not offered after October 21, 2025.
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Cancellation Policy: Up to September 19, 2025, the cancellation charge is $100 per person. From September 20 to October 21, the cancellation charge is $200 per person. From October 22 to November 20, the cancellation charge is 60% of the tour fare. After November 20, there is no refund.
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Itinerary and Fare Changes: Our many suppliers may notify us about changes to the itinerary prior to departure and sometimes during the tour. We do our best to substitute a similar service if something cancels, but occasionally the only alternative is to provide a refund for the missed activity. Please note that if we are forced to cancel a tour component due to an issue beyond our control, the current penalties still apply if you choose to cancel the entire tour. Fuel surcharges and changes to taxes or other tour costs can occur at any time, therefore Wells Gray Tours reserves the right to increase fares due to such changes up to departure.
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Travel Insurance: A Comprehensive Insurance policy is available through Wells Gray Tours and coverage is provided by Travel Guard. Policies purchased at deposit include a waiver of the pre-existing condition clause for medical and cancellation claims, otherwise policies can be purchased no later than at final payment. This tour stays in Canada, but medical costs can vary wildly from one province to another. While your BC Services Card may partly cover you for a medical issue that arises during the tour, you will probably benefit from trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage in case of illness or a mishap before or during the tour. Many other benefits such as luggage insurance are included. Medical questionnaire is not needed. Please contact us for details. If you have your own travel insurance, please read the policy carefully to be sure that you are adequately covered for medical, cancellation, interruption, and luggage.
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Photo Credits: Fairmont Banff Springs (cover photo and page 4), Noel Hendrickson (Upper Hot Springs), Banff Gondola, and Adobe Stock (Banff).
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Experience Points or E-points: This tour earns 91 e-points. Each time you travel on a Wells Gray tour, you earn e-points that are added to your account after the tour returns. One e-point equals $1. Redeem your earned points on select tours or accumulate enough points to earn a free tour! Redemptions offered until October 21, 2025.
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Consumer Protection BC Licenses: Kamloops 178, Vernon 655, Kelowna 588, Penticton 924, Victoria 65842