| Duration: | 9 Day(s) - 8 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Seasonal Events Tours |
9 Day Best of the Canadian Rockies
Style: Classic Touring
Travel through some of the most spectacular scenery in Canada on this fully escorted journey from the majestic Canadian Rockies to the stunning Pacific Coast.
Day 1: Calgary - Banff, AB
Welcome to Calgary and the province of Alberta. Meet your driver and begin making your way to the town of Banff and Canada's first National Park. Check into your downtown hotel, then enjoy a get-acquainted dinner this evening with your travel companions.
Day 2: Banff, AB
Explore Banff on a sightseeing tour with stops at Cascade Gardens and beautiful Bow Falls, then ride the gondola up Sulphur Mountain for an unparallel view of the mountains and valley below. Also included is the time at Cave & Basin National Historic Site, which tells the story of the hot springs that drew visitors to Banff in the first place.
Day 3: Banff - Lake Louise, AB
This morning travel along the famous Bow Valley Parkway, where wildlife sightings are common so keep your camera close by. Visit Johnston Canyon for an easy walk through a deep rugged canyon littered with waterfalls then explore the western part of the mountain chain and cross the Continental Divide into Yoho National Park. Visit Takakkaw Falls and Emerald Lake, filled with glacial run-off water that makes it glisten with the blue-green hue of an emerald.
Your destination today is Lake Louise, the jewel of the Rockies surrounded by glistening glaciers and towering mountain peaks.
Day 4: Lake Louise - Jasper, AB
Travelling through the heart of the Canadian Rockies, drive along the famous Icefields Parkway which has been voted one of the most spectacular drives in the world. Follow the winding road that boasts a unique and irreplaceable landscape rich in history and natural beauty second to none. At the summit of Bow Pass see the beautiful baby blue waters of Peyto Lake and the rugged beauty of the Mistaya River Valley below.
Arrive at the famous Columbia Icefields whose waters feed three oceans. Visit the Interpretive Centre than have the experience of a lifetime – a ride on the Ice Explorer for a close up look at the Athabasca Glacier. Visit the powerful and breathtaking Athabasca Falls before arriving at the charming town of Jasper and your home for the next two nights.
Day 5: Jasper, AB
Start the day with a ride up to Whistler Mountain on the Jasper Tram and enjoy breakfast at the top. A full day of sightseeing follows including a gentle walk down Maligne Canyon to see how the water has carved spectacular crevices out of the mountain.
A short drive takes you to Maligne Lake, the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. This evening enjoys a float trip down the Athabasca River.
Day 6: Jasper - Kamloops, BC
After breakfast, the journey into British Columbia begins. A stop is made at Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. An unforgettable highlight today is a River Safari ride through Grizzly Bear Valley, right in the heart of the world’s only inland temperate rainforest.
Observe bears and other wildlife in their natural environment, without the constraints of gates and cages, from the safety of a boat mid-river, presenting the optimum opportunity for the perfect snapshot. Your destination today is Kamloops, known for its rolling hills, two converging rivers, the abundance of parks and a sparkling lake.
Day 7: Kamloops - Vancouver, BC
Today travel the fertile Fraser Valley through the Coastal Mountains and into the rugged BC Interior. Your destination today is Vancouver, a vibrant metropolitan city. Vancouver is nestled between majestic mountains, sparkling ocean and rainforests.
Day 8: Vancouver, BC
Vancouver is one of the most captivating cities in Canada, with its multicultural fusion and spectacular mountain and ocean setting. A city tour includes Stanley Park, Chinatown, English Bay as well as some prestigious residential areas of Vancouver. Visit Capilano Park and experience the suspension bridge, the treetop adventure and the cliff walk, plus Salish First Nations culture. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner with newfound friends.
Day 9: Depart Vancouver, BC
A transfer is provided to the Vancouver International Airport for your journey home.
Tour Includes:
8 Nights Accommodation (3.5 - 4 star)
Professional Tour Leader
Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation
Airport Transfers
14 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Sulphur Mountain Gondola in Banff
Banff National Park
Bow Valley Parkway
Johnston Canyon
Takakkaw Falls
Emerald Lake
Yoho National Park
Lake Louise
Icefields Parkway
Ice Explorer Ride
Jasper National Park
Maligne Lake
Jasper SkyTram
Mount Robson Visitor Centre
River Safari
Vancouver City Tour
Stanley Park
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Pricing is per person plus 5% GST
