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| Dates | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sep 10 | £1,959 | |||
| JV. Supplements may apply in peak season on dates within certain date bands. Above prices include transatlantic scheduled flights. Similar hotel standards will be used if hotels listed not available. | ||||
| For other dates, please call for your tailor made quote. | ||||
Tour Information
9nt Tour Begins Calgary, Ends Vancouver: 1nt Calgary; 2nts Banff; 1nt Jasper; 1nt Sun Peaks; 1nt Whistler; 2nts Victoria; 1nt Vancouver
The Rocky Mountains are your gateway to Canada. Experience hot springs, glacial ice fields - and breathtaking views of soaring peaks. Journey over rolling foothills and through interior canyons and discover the frontier legends of homesteaders, cowboys, and gold seekers. The mountain park settings of Banff, Jasper and Whistler give way to the port cities of Vancouver and Victoria. Revel in the Pacific experience from awesome coastal scenery to boat cruises across blue-water straits where whales travel and bald eagles soar. Ocean, mountains and lively communities with famous Western hospitality – this trip has it all.
Day 1
Thursday - Arrival in Calgary
Arrive at Calgary International Airport. Individual transfer to your centrally-located hotel. After check-in the remainder of the day is free. The tour director will contact you in the late afternoon to give details on joining the tour. Explore the Old West at the Glenbow Museum or Fort Calgary on your own, browse through the Eau Claire Market, ride up the Calgary Tower for a great view and savour the great restaurants and dynamic nightlife.
Overnight in Calgary at Delta Bow Valley.
Day 2
Friday - Calgary to Banff National Park
We begin the day with a city tour of Calgary. Leaving the city, we travel west on the Trans-Canada Highway into the rolling foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The majestic peaks of the Canadian Rockies soon fill the horizon as we approach Banff National Park, our first of several in the Canadian national parks system. We soon arrive in the charming resort town of Banff.
Overnight in Banff at Mount Royal Hotel or Banff International Hotel.
Continental breakfast included.
Day 3
Saturday - Banff National Park
Today we will enjoy a tour of the region around Banff. The area became Canada’s first national park in 1885 to protect its natural hot springs. An optional Helicopter Sightseeing Tour will give you the chance to see the eastern ranges of the Rocky Mountains. Alternatively you can take an optional gondola ride to spectacular Sulphur Mountain. Bring your camera! The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the surroundings of Banff, stroll along Banff Avenue, or relax and enjoy the scenery.
Overnight in Banff at Mount Royal Hotel or Banff International Hotel.
Full breakfast included.
Day 4
Sunday - Banff National Park to Jasper National Park
Today’s journey through Banff and Jasper national parks promises to be a highlight of our Rockies Trail programme. Shortly after leaving Banff we visit the famous scenery of Lake Louise, one of the most photographed lakes in Canada. Afterwards, we travel north on the famed Icefields Parkway through a rugged wilderness flanked by dramatic mountain ranges. At the Columbia Icefield we board a specially constructed Ice Explorer to ride on the surface of the ancient Athabasca Glacier. Close to Jasper, you have the chance to go on an optional raft trip on the Athabasca River. Your experienced guide will point out the natural and human history as you raft through short rapids and stretches of calm waters.
Overnight in Jasper at Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre.
Full breakfast included.
Day 5
Monday - Jasper National Park to Sun Peaks
Before leaving Jasper National Park this morning, you can take part in an optional Spirit Island Cruise on Maligne Lake, the most picturesque and largest glacier- fed lake in the park. Then we travel west along the Yellowhead Highway and into the heartland of British Columbia. Breathtaking, unspoiled vistas await visitors in every season of the year. The route takes us along the Thompson River through the picturesque Shuswap Highlands.
Overnight in Sun Peaks at Delta Sun Peaks Resort.
Full breakfast included.
Day 6
Tuesday - Sun Peaks to Whistler
We can expect a day of dramatic scenery changes when we drive through the ranch lands and head for the coastal mountains. A journey along the Duffey Lake Road exposes new vistas at every turn. An optional Floatplane Sightseeing Tour over Garibaldi Park gives you an inspiring view of a natural preserve of volcanic peaks, alpine lakes and meadows or embark on an optional Tree Trek Canopy Walk through the treetops of Whistler on Blackcomb Mountains. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Whistler at Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa.
Continental breakfast included.
Day 7
Wednesday - Whistler to Victoria
The Sea-to-Sky Highway leads us south through spectacular coastal scenery today. From Horseshoe Bay, we cruise by ferry across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island and continue by coach to Victoria, British Columbia’s capital city. En route we visit Chemainus, the little town known as the largest outdoor art gallery. It features more than thirty-three historic murals. Arriving in Victoria, we embark on a city tour of this former British enclave.
Overnight in Victoria at Coast Harbourside Hotel & Marina.
Continental breakfast included.
Day 8
Thursday - Victoria
Proud of her maritime heritage, Victoria has retained a quaint, colonial demeanour evident in the many 19th century landmarks throughout the city. Today we treat ourselves to a tour of the world famous Butchart Gardens, one of the world’s great floral displays set in a reclaimed stone quarry. Time will be allocated here for browsing through the regal gardens. You can take part in an optional Floatplane Sightseeing Tour over downtown Victoria and the Strait of Juan de Fuca with the Olympic Mountains in the distance. You can also go on an optional Whalewatching Excursion aboard a Zodiac or a regular vessel. Watch for the magnificent orcas and the abundance of marine wildlife. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the city’s delights.
Overnight in Victoria Coast Harbourside Hotel & Marina.
Continental breakfast included.
Day 9
Friday - Victoria to Vancouver
We continue through the resort region of the Gulf Islands to the oceanside city of Vancouver. Upon arrival in Vancouver, we enjoy an interesting tour of the city, including Stanley Park, English Bay, Gastown, Chinatown, and much more. The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration or simple relaxation. This evening features our farewell dinner party at the Capilano Suspension Bridge with a welcome from First Nations carvers.
Overnight in Vancouver at Coast Coal Harbour Hotel.
Continental breakfast and dinner included.
Day 10
Saturday - End of tour
A time for last-minute shopping and sad farewells. Individual transfer to Vancouver International Airport in time to check in for your return flight.
Continental breakfast included.
What's Included
- Transatlantic flights on scheduled airlines.
- Domestic flights (if applicable)
- Accommodation in hotels as described above or similar standard
- Services of a professional Tour Director throughout the tour
- Transportation in deluxe motorcoach
- 9 breakfasts and 1 dinner
- Calgary city tour
- Banff and Lake Louise region tour
- Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer ride
- Ferry cruise through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island
- Chemainus Tour
- Victoria city tour
- Butchart Gardens
- Vancouver city tour
- Baggage handling (1 piece per person)
| Dates | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 11 | £1,979 | |||
| 21 Jul 11 | £2,229 | |||
| 18 Aug 11 | £2,229 | |||
| 15 Sep 11 | £1,979 | |||
| JV. Supplements may apply in peak season on dates within certain date bands. Above prices include transatlantic scheduled flights. Similar hotel standards will be used if hotels listed not available. | ||||
| For other dates, please call for your tailor made quote. | ||||
Tour Information
9nt Tour Begins Calgary, Ends Vancouver: 1nt Calgary; 2nts Banff; 1nt Jasper; 1nt Sun Peaks; 1nt Whistler; 2nts Victoria; 1nt Vancouver
The Rocky Mountains are your gateway to Canada. Experience hot springs, glacial ice fields - and breathtaking views of soaring peaks. Journey over rolling foothills and through interior canyons and discover the frontier legends of homesteaders, cowboys, and gold seekers. The mountain park settings of Banff, Jasper and Whistler give way to the port cities of Vancouver and Victoria. Revel in the Pacific experience from awesome coastal scenery to boat cruises across blue-water straits where whales travel and bald eagles soar. Ocean, mountains and lively communities with famous Western hospitality – this trip has it all.
Day 1
Thursday - Arrival in Calgary
Arrive at Calgary International Airport. Individual transfer to your centrally-located hotel. After check-in the remainder of the day is free. The tour director will contact you in the late afternoon to give details on joining the tour. Explore the Old West at the Glenbow Museum or Fort Calgary on your own, browse through the Eau Claire Market, ride up the Calgary Tower for a great view and savour the great restaurants and dynamic nightlife.
Overnight in Calgary at Delta Bow Valley.
Day 2
Friday - Calgary to Banff National Park
We begin the day with a city tour of Calgary. Leaving the city, we travel west on the Trans-Canada Highway into the rolling foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The majestic peaks of the Canadian Rockies soon fill the horizon as we approach Banff National Park, our first of several in the Canadian national parks system. We soon arrive in the charming resort town of Banff.
Overnight in Banff at Mount Royal Hotel or Banff International Hotel.
Continental breakfast included.
Day 3
Saturday - Banff National Park
Today we will enjoy a tour of the region around Banff. The area became Canada’s first national park in 1885 to protect its natural hot springs. An optional Helicopter Sightseeing Tour will give you the chance to see the eastern ranges of the Rocky Mountains. Alternatively you can take an optional gondola ride to spectacular Sulphur Mountain. Bring your camera! The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the surroundings of Banff, stroll along Banff Avenue, or relax and enjoy the scenery.
Overnight in Banff at Mount Royal Hotel or Banff International Hotel.
Full breakfast included.
Day 4
Sunday - Banff National Park to Jasper National Park
Today’s journey through Banff and Jasper national parks promises to be a highlight of our Rockies Trail programme. Shortly after leaving Banff we visit the famous scenery of Lake Louise, one of the most photographed lakes in Canada. Afterwards, we travel north on the famed Icefields Parkway through a rugged wilderness flanked by dramatic mountain ranges. At the Columbia Icefield we board a specially constructed Ice Explorer to ride on the surface of the ancient Athabasca Glacier. Close to Jasper, you have the chance to go on an optional raft trip on the Athabasca River. Your experienced guide will point out the natural and human history as you raft through short rapids and stretches of calm waters.
Overnight in Jasper at Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre.
Full breakfast included.
Day 5
Monday - Jasper National Park to Sun Peaks
Before leaving Jasper National Park this morning, you can take part in an optional Spirit Island Cruise on Maligne Lake, the most picturesque and largest glacier- fed lake in the park. Then we travel west along the Yellowhead Highway and into the heartland of British Columbia. Breathtaking, unspoiled vistas await visitors in every season of the year. The route takes us along the Thompson River through the picturesque Shuswap Highlands.
Overnight in Sun Peaks at Delta Sun Peaks Resort.
Full breakfast included.
Day 6
Tuesday - Sun Peaks to Whistler
We can expect a day of dramatic scenery changes when we drive through the ranch lands and head for the coastal mountains. A journey along the Duffey Lake Road exposes new vistas at every turn. An optional Floatplane Sightseeing Tour over Garibaldi Park gives you an inspiring view of a natural preserve of volcanic peaks, alpine lakes and meadows or embark on an optional Tree Trek Canopy Walk through the treetops of Whistler on Blackcomb Mountains. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Whistler at Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa.
Continental breakfast included.
Day 7
Wednesday - Whistler to Victoria
The Sea-to-Sky Highway leads us south through spectacular coastal scenery today. From Horseshoe Bay, we cruise by ferry across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island and continue by coach to Victoria, British Columbia’s capital city. En route we visit Chemainus, the little town known as the largest outdoor art gallery. It features more than thirty-three historic murals. Arriving in Victoria, we embark on a city tour of this former British enclave.
Overnight in Victoria at Coast Harbourside Hotel & Marina.
Continental breakfast included.
Day 8
Thursday - Victoria
Proud of her maritime heritage, Victoria has retained a quaint, colonial demeanour evident in the many 19th century landmarks throughout the city. Today we treat ourselves to a tour of the world famous Butchart Gardens, one of the world’s great floral displays set in a reclaimed stone quarry. Time will be allocated here for browsing through the regal gardens. You can take part in an optional Floatplane Sightseeing Tour over downtown Victoria and the Strait of Juan de Fuca with the Olympic Mountains in the distance. You can also go on an optional Whalewatching Excursion aboard a Zodiac or a regular vessel. Watch for the magnificent orcas and the abundance of marine wildlife. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the city’s delights.
Overnight in Victoria Coast Harbourside Hotel & Marina.
Continental breakfast included.
Day 9
Friday - Victoria to Vancouver
We continue through the resort region of the Gulf Islands to the oceanside city of Vancouver. Upon arrival in Vancouver, we enjoy an interesting tour of the city, including Stanley Park, English Bay, Gastown, Chinatown, and much more. The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration or simple relaxation. This evening features our farewell dinner party at the Capilano Suspension Bridge with a welcome from First Nations carvers.
Overnight in Vancouver at Coast Coal Harbour Hotel.
Continental breakfast and dinner included.
Day 10
Saturday - End of tour
A time for last-minute shopping and sad farewells. Individual transfer to Vancouver International Airport in time to check in for your return flight.
Continental breakfast included.
What's Included
- Transatlantic flights on scheduled airlines.
- Domestic flights (if applicable)
- Accommodation in hotels as described above or similar standard
- Services of a professional Tour Director throughout the tour
- Transportation in deluxe motorcoach
- 9 breakfasts and 1 dinner
- Calgary city tour
- Banff and Lake Louise region tour
- Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer ride
- Ferry cruise through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island
- Chemainus Tour
- Victoria city tour
- Butchart Gardens
- Vancouver city tour
- Baggage handling (1 piece per person)
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