Self-Drive Great Parks Of The West

Tour Information

13nt Tour Begins & Ends Vancouver: 3nts Vancouver; 1nt Penticton; 1nt Revelstoke; 2nts Banff; 2nts Jasper; 2nts100 Mile House; 2nts Whistler

Beautiful Vancouver is the starting point for this two-week circular tour that showcases the national parks of the Canadian Rockies. Eastbound from Vancouver, the itinerary ventures through the Okanagan Valley, Glacier National Park, and Banff and Jasper national parks. Drive west from Jasper through the Yellowhead Pass, Wells Gray Provincial Park and Garibaldi Provincial Park before returning to Vancouver.

Day 1

FLY FROM THE UK - VANCOUVER
Arrive Vancouver International Airport and transfer independently to your downtown hotel. Pick-up your Roadbook at the front desk as you check in. Remainder of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Vancouver.
Standard Accommodation: Coast Plaza Hotel or Quality Hotel Inn at False Creek or Century Plaza Hotel & Spa.
Deluxe Accommodation: Sheraton Wall Centre or Fairmont Waterfront Hotel or Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

Day 2

VANCOUVER
Full day in Vancouver and the surrounding area. Climb aboard a San Francisco-style trolley for a fullycommented Vancouver city tour. Sightsee at your own pace as you hop-on and hop-off for any length of time at many premier attractions, parks, gardens, galleries and restaurants.
Overnight in Vancouver.
Standard Accommodation: Coast Plaza Hotel or Quality Hotel Inn at False Creek or Century Plaza Hotel & Spa.
Deluxe Accommodation: Sheraton Wall Centre or Fairmont Waterfront Hotel or Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

Day 3

VANCOUVER TO PENTICTON ((245 Miles)
Travel through the Coastal Mountains and Manning Provincial Park. In the park, you can take a walk on the remnants of the Dewdney Trail or the Rhododendron Flats. The town of Penticton lies at the lower end of Okanagan Lake and the lush orchards and vineyards of the Okanagan Valley. The region is also renowned for its beaches and hot, dry climate. We suggest a visit to the 560-acre Okanagan Game Farm near Penticton.
Overnight in Penticton/Kelowna.
Standard Accommodation: Ramada Inn & Suites or Days Inn Penticton.
Deluxe Accommodation: Penticton Lakeside Resort.

Day 4

PENTICTON TO REVELSTOKE (161 Miles)
Morning is at leisure to enjoy the Okanagan Valley. Then drive past spectacular waterfalls, towering peaks and beautiful lakes en route to the Revelstoke area.
Overnight near Revelstoke.
Standard Accommodation: Sandman Inn Revelstoke or Three Valley Lake Chateau.
Deluxe Accommodation: Hillcrest Hotel or Glacier House Resort.

Day 5

REVELSTOKE TO BANFF (174 Miles)
Scenic drive through Glacier National Park and Rogers Pass en route to Canada’s oldest national park and the bustling resort town of Banff.
Overnight in Banff.
Standard Accommodation: Banff Rocky Mountain Resort or Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets.
Deluxe Accommodation: Fairmont Banff Springs or Rimrock Resort.

Day 6

BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Entire day to tour Banff and the surrounding area. We suggest a visit to the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel or Bow Falls or ride the Sulphur Mountain Gondola. You may also try river rafting or a boat tour on Lake Minnewanka.
Overnight in Banff.
Standard Accommodation: Banff Rocky Mountain Resort or Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets
Deluxe Accommodation: Fairmont Banff Springs or Rimrock Resort.

Day 7

BANFF TO JASPER (177 Miles)
Drive to Jasper via the spectacular Icefields Parkway. We suggest a stop at Peyto Lake and an Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield.
Overnight in Jasper.
Standard Accommodation: Lobstick Lodge or Chateau Jasper.
Deluxe Accommodation: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

Day 8

JASPER NATIONAL PARK
You have a full day to relax and tour Jasper and the surrounding area. We suggest a boat cruise on Maligne Lake, exploring the depths of Maligne Canyon, a ride on the Jasper Tramway or a visit to Miette Hot Springs. If time permits, the Athabasca River can offer exciting whitewater rafting excursions.
Overnight in Jasper.
Standard Accommodation: Lobstick Lodge or Chateau Jasper.
Deluxe Accommodation: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

Day 9

JASPER TO 100 MILE HOUSE (288 Miles)
Drive through the Yellowhead Pass, beside Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies, and continue south along the Thompson River, skirting the perimeter of Wells Gray Provincial Park. We suggest stops in Blue River and Clearwater en route to 100 Mile House.
Overnight in 100 Mile House.
Standard Accommodation: 108 Resort and Conference Centre or Hills Health Ranch.
Deluxe Accommodation: Hills Health Ranch.

Day 10

100 MILE HOUSE
100 Mile House was founded during the days of the Cariboo Gold Rush, when a roadhouse was built here to service gold seekers heading to the goldfields. They travelled along the Cariboo Wagon Road, beginning in Lillooet and frequently stopped at the roadhouse that became known as 100 Mile House. The area is now known primarily for prime cattle ranching and leisure activities. Overnight in 100 Mile House.
Standard Accommodation: 108 Resort and Conference Centre or Hills Health Ranch.
Deluxe Accommodation: Hills Health Ranch.

Day 11

100 MILE HOUSE TO WHISTLER (186 Miles)
Scenic drive south along the Cariboo Highway and Duffey Lake Road to the edge of Garibaldi Provincial Park and the popular year-round resort of Whistler.
Overnight in Whistler.
Standard Accommodation: Crystal Lodge or Best Western Listel Hotel Whistler.
Deluxe Accommodation: Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

Day 12

WHISTLER
Full day to relax and enjoy outdoor activities including hiking, sailing, windsurfing, golfing, tennis and boating, as well as shopping in Whistler Village.
Overnight in Whistler.
Standard Accommodation: Crystal Lodge or Best Western Listel Hotel Whistler.
Deluxe Accommodation: Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

Day 13

WHISTLER TO VANCOUVER (75 Miles)
Morning at leisure to visit the village. Scenic two-hour drive to Vancouver. Evening free to do some last-minute shopping or sample the fine cuisine and nightlife of Vancouver.
Overnight near Vancouver airport.
Standard Accommodation: Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel or Holiday Inn Vancouver Airport.
Deluxe Accommodation: Fairmont Vancouver Airport or Delta Vancouver Airport.

Day 14

END OF TOUR
Check-in at Vancouver International Airport for your departure flight.

Day 15

ARRIVAL BACK TO THE UK

What's Included

• Transatlantic schedule flights
• Car hire (economy size) from day 3
• Accommodation for 13 nights
• Day 2, Vancouver - Hop on / Hop off Trolley Tour
• A personalised Canada Roadbook, containing essential travel information featuring overview notes of the area of travel, local sightseeing and attractions, daily itinerary highlights, provincial maps with city guides, hotel vouchers and customised day-by-day routing maps

Not included

• Airport transfers
• Airport improvement fee
• Meals and attractions unless otherwise specified
• Park entrance fees