THE CANADIAN ROCKIES WITH
VANCOUVER EXTENSION
15 DAYS FROM $1,719 US
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Lively
shopping, outdoor markets, Street Musicians, lots of History and beautiful scenery on
this Rocky
Mountain Tour. Banff National Park, Jasper, Lake Louise, the Columbia
Icefields and the Glacier National park are just some of the highlights you'll see on this scenic trip
through the mountains and parks of British Columbia.
Day 1 Mon. VANCOUVER
Enjoy some time at leisure to
relax or do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand
this evening to answer any questions.
Day 2 Tue. VANCOUVER
This morning an included city
tour shows you STANLEY PARK, Chinatown, the harbor and beaches, and
more. The remainder of the day is at leisure, and your Tour Director
will have suggestions for your further exploration of the city.
Shoppers and browsers can take a water taxi to lively Granville Island
with its outdoor markets, street musicians, and waterfront cafes. Or
visit historic Gastown with its steam-powered clock, antique shops, art
galleries, and street vendors.
Day 3 Wed. VANCOUVER–KELOWNA
This morning, start out
through British Columbia’s fertile valleys and rich mountain forests to
Lake Okanagan. Travel along the lake to the resort city of Kelowna,
attractively set on the lake shore and surrounded by orchards and
vineyards. Sample the local wines on the included WINERY tour this
afternoon.
Day 4 Thu. KELOWNA–KICKING HORSE
PASS–BANFF
Motor north through the
Okanagan Valley, famous for its peaches and vineyards. Then begin the
climb up 4,379-foothigh Rogers Pass in GLACIER NATIONAL PARK. Take a
break at the pass, a perfect spot for photos of the impressively rugged
mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls. Enter YOHO NATIONAL PARK and
continue over Kicking Horse Pass, peaking at 5,421 feet. By early
evening, reach BANFF NATIONAL PARK, gateway to the majestic Canadian
Rockies.
Day 5 Fri. BANFF
Banff is one of Canada’s
favorite year-round resorts with activities ranging from skiing in the
winter to hiking, boating, and fishing in the summer. With a free day,
your Tour Director will suggest an optional helicopter ride over the
Canadian Rockies. Tonight, why not take in an optional dinner theater
featuring cuisine and entertainment all about Canada?
Day 6 Sat. BANFF–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA
ICEFIELD–JASPER
A day of scenic grandeur.
First to Lake Louise, its cold turquiose waters a perfect natural
mirror reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Precipitous
gorges, snowcapped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens
come into view as the motorcoach scales two mountain passes on the
journey northward into JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Another highlight on
today’s agenda is a stop at the COLUMBIA ICEFIELD to experience the Ice
Explorer, an allterrain vehicle that travels on ice that is 365-meters
(1,200-feet) thick. Late this afternoon, your Tour Director suggests an
optional raft trip down the Athabasca River. Enjoy an orientation tour
of Jasper townsite upon arrival.
Day 7 Sun. JASPER
Today, join our optional
excursion to Maligne Lake, where you embark on a narrated cruise of the
lake. The balance of the day is free to join one of our guided hikes,
shop, or canoe. With free time this evening you might take a walk along
the trails and watch for elk.
Day 8 Mon. JASPER–MOUNT ROBSON–SUN
PEAKS
Leave Jasper and follow the
Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the
Canadian Rockies, peaking at 12,972 feet. Continue following the
Yellowhead Highway south along the Thompson River—a route pioneered by
fur trappers a century ago. Overnight at the mountain resort of Sun
Peaks.
Day 9 Tue. SUN PEAKS–LILOET–WHISTLER
Head south following the once
treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail. Via Lilloet—”Mile 0 of the gold rush
route”—your motorcoach will follow the shores of Seton and Duffey Lakes
with a mid-afternoon arrival in Whistler. There are plenty of optional
activities to choose from, such as flightseeing by floatplane over the
lakes and glaciated peaks of Garibaldi Provincial Park. Tonight, wander
the many alpine trails or relax in the plaza enjoying the artists and
musicians.
Day 10 Wed. WHISTLER–FERY
CROSSING–VICTORIA
Motor along the majestic Sea
to Sky Highway. Then sail this afternoon across the Strait of Georgia
and through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its
Mediterranean-type climate. Afternoon arrival in Victoria. Sightseeing
today includes the Marine Drive, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park
with its unusual collection of totem poles. Tonight, a stroll along the
lovely waterfront might be fun.
Day 11 Thu. VICTORIA
A full free day. Be sure to
check out some of the attractions this splendid city has to offer,
including the Royal British Columbia Museum, afternoon tea at the
Empress Hotel, the IMAX presentation at the National Geographic
Theatre, whale watching on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and fine
shopping along Government Street. Suggestion for this evening is an
optional outing that includes a harbor cruise, followed by a dinner at
one of Victoria’s waterfront restaurants.
Day 12 Fri. VICTORIA–SWARTZ BAY–VANCOUVER
First stop this morning is
world-famous BUTCHART GARDENS. At Swartz Bay, board the ferry for a
scenic crossing to the mainland for a mid-afternoon arrival. Tonight,
your Tour Director will offer recommendations for dinner.
Days 13-14 Sat. & Sun. VANCOUVER
Two days at leisure for
independent activities or choose from a variety of optional excursions.
A Local Host will have ideas for things to do and the best places to
shop and dine.
Day 15 Mon. VANCOUVER
The trip ends today with
guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to
Vancouver International Airport.
INCLUDED FEATURES
In Vancouver and Victoria.
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS
Okanagan Valley, Glacier
National Park, Yoho National Park, Banff National Park, Lake Louise,
Columbia Icefields Glacier Experience, Jasper National Park, Mount
Robson, Sun Peaks, Strait of Georgia, Canada’s Gulf Islands, Butchart
Gardens. Winery tour and tasting in Kelowna.
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special
features are shown in the description, including admission charges when
applicable.
SUPERIOR HOTELS
Twin-bedded rooms with
private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for
baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent. VANCOUVER Sandman Hotel
(F); KELOWNA Ramada Lodge Hotel (F); BANFF Bow View Lodge (ST); JASPER
Marmot Lodge (F); SUN PEAKS Sun Peaks Lodge (ST); WHISTLER Listel
Whistler (MF); VICTORIA Royal Scot Suite (F)
DEPARTURE DATES
April to October
PRICES
From $1,719 US per
person double occupancy