CustomizedPrivate

Personalized Rockies (Banff/Jasper/Yoho) Adventure

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Jonathan Samson, Filipino Tour Guide in Banff
Guided by Jonathan Samson
I am a nurse as a profession who finish my school in my own country which is phillippines.I move in canada way back 2018 and work as a nurse in a remote town in…
EnglishTagalog
$1,400 – $1,700 CAD/group
Includes tax and other fees. Estimates only — final price confirmed by your guide.
Price may vary depending on group size and seasonal timing, including holidays and peak travel periods.

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Deposit – $150 CAD required at booking

Reserve Now and Pay Later – Card auto-charged 3 months before travel.

0.5% Carbon removal contribution – VELO contributes 0.5% of all profit through Stripe Climate, so booking here helps fund it.

Overview

Duration
1–5 days
Hours range
Max 12 hrs
Best for
Couples, Friends or Small Groups, Families with Teens
Language
English, Tagalog
Experience type
Private
Group size
Min 1 · Max 24 guests

Choose your areas

Your guide can shape this experience around any of these areas. Let them know which you’d like to focus on, and you’ll plan the details together.

  • Banff
  • Yoho
  • Jasper

Availability

Available Year-round

Available daily — choose your preferred date

Why you’ll love it

Benefits
  • Permit-based access areas
  • Time-optimized itinerary
What makes it unique
  • Led by a knowledgeable local guide
  • Flexible itinerary, Tailored activities

What can be customized

Where you go
Shape the route and which spots you spend time at.
How long it runs
Adjust the length and how the day is paced out.
What you focus on
Steer what the experience is built around.

How customizing works

1
How far in advance should I book?
At least 1 weekAt least 2 weeksAt least 1 month
2
How does the customized planning process work?
Pay reservation fee
A reservation fee is required upfront so the guide can begin planning your customized experience.
Itinerary is discussed
You'll connect with your guide via message to go over your interests, must-see spots, and any special requests before locking in the route.
Final itinerary is confirmed
Once you're happy with the plan, your guide will finalize the itinerary.
Pay remaining balance
Once the itinerary is confirmed, you have 72 hours to complete payment for the remaining balance. If no payment is made within that window, the booking is automatically cancelled.
3
How long does it take to design the itinerary?
24
4
When is the itinerary finalized?
The itinerary will be finalized once guests are satisfied with the plan and no later than 24 hours before departure.
5
How many revisions are allowed?
Up to 2 revisions are included at no extra cost. Additional revisions may be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
6
Can I request changes after confirmation?
Yes, changes before the final paymentLimited changes may be allowedChanges may affect pricing or availabilityNo change after confirmation

Transportation

Your guide provides transportThey drive you around for the duration of the experience.
Meeting point · Flexible pickup and drop-off points

What's included

Guide service
  • Guide accompanies you throughout the experience
Transportation
  • Comfortable, modern tour vehicle
Food & Drink
  • Water Bottle
Entry tickets
  • Park entry fee

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Snacks

Good to know

  • Weather conditions may change quickly
  • Wildfire smoke or fire restrictions may affect the experience

Warranty

  • No-show guarantee: Full tour refund* if your guide does not show up on the tour date

*Excludes non-refundable 3% service fee.

Insurance

General Liability Insurance
Covers guest injury or property damage arising from this guide's business activities
Auto Insurance Coverage
Covers guests during transportation provided by this guide

Deposit

Deposit is non-refundable

The deposit is retained once the booking is placed, even if the experience is later cancelled.

Cancellation & Refund

70% refund

1 day+ before experience

70% refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the start time.

Guide-initiated cancellations or no-show guarantee include a full refund of tour price and taxes (excluding the 3% service fee).

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