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Three national
parks highlight this wonderful Canadian Rockies vacation. Begin your
trip in Vancouver with a sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s major sights
and time to explore on your own. Then, travel along Lake Okanagan to
the resort city of Kelowna for a winery tour and overnight. Travel
through the Okanagan Valley to Canada’s Glacier National Park for
panoramic vistas and to Yoho National Park with its Natural Bridge.
Enter Alberta and Banff National Park, the scenic heart of the Canadian
Rockies. In Banff, one of Canada’s favorite resorts, you have time to
hike, fish, relax, or take an optional helicopter ride over the
Canadian Rockies. On the way to Jasper National Park, savor stunning views of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and glacier masses. Next: a highlight of your vacation—take a thrilling ride aboard an Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Canadian Rockies. Then continue on to Jasper National Park, the largest national park in Canada, for two nights and an orientation tour in Jasper.
Head back into British Columbia via the base of 12,972-foot Mount Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy leisure time in Sun Peaks and the alpine resort of Whistler, host of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Then travel to the Pacific Coast, where you sail across the Strait of Georgia to Victoria for an orientation tour and two overnights. Enjoy free time to discover some of Victoria’s most popular attractions, including Butchart Gardens, then ferry through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver, where your Canadian Rockies vacation ends. Enjoy three nights in Vancouver with leisure time to discover the city on your own or to take an optional excursion. Exploring the Canadian Rockies is truly an unforgettable vacation.
Day 1 Mon. VANCOUVER
Enjoy time at leisure to relax or to 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
highlights 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 cafés. Or,
visit historic Gastown with its steam-powered clock, antique shops, art
galleries, and street vendors.
Day 3 Wed. VANCOUVER–KELOWNA
This morning, our journey begins in
British Columbia’s fertile valleys and continues through 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-foot-high 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 scale
Kicking Horse Pass 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
performance featuring cuisine and entertainment about Canada?
Day 6 Sat. BANFF–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA
ICEFIELD–JASPER
A day of scenic grandeur. First to Lake
Louise, its turquoise waters a perfect natural mirror that reflect the
mountains and glaciers. Precipitous gorges, snowcapped summits, and
lakes of exquisite blues and greens come into view as the motorcoach
continues northward into JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Another highlight on
today’s agenda is a stop at the COLUMBIA ICEFIELD to board the Ice
Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice that is 1,200 feet
(365 meters) thick. Late this afternoon, your Tour Director suggests an
optional float 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 and Spirit Island, where you embark on a narrated cruise
of the lake. The balance of the day is free to enjoy everything Jasper
has to offer—from guided hikes and quaint shops to meandering wildlife.
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–LILLOOET–WHISTLER
Head south following the once treacherous
Cariboo Wagon Trail. Via Lillooet—”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, including 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–FERRY CROSSING–VICTORIA
This morning, sail 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, an 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 and dinner at one of Victoria’s waterfront restaurants.
Day 12 Fri. VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING–VANCOUVER
First stop this morning is world-famous
BUTCHART GARDENS. Afterward, 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 13-14S at. & Sun. VANCOUVER
Two days at leisure for independent
activities or choose from a variety of optional excursions.
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; orientation tour in Jasper; Stanley Park; included winery tour; Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer ride); Butchart Gardens. Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Note: The Canadian Rockies are blessed with stunning lakes, exquisite mountain scenery, and extraordinary outdoor attractions. Visiting and participating in activities in these locations is subject to favorable weather conditions.
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS
Lake Okanagan, Okanagan Valley, Glacier National Park, Yoho National Park, Kicking Horse Pass, Banff National Park, Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park, Fraser River, Mount Robson, Seton and Duffey Lakes, Whistler, Strait of Georgia, and the Gulf Islands.
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.
GUIDES
Services of a professional Tour Director. Host service in Vancouver, where information is provided for independent exploration and dining.
STANDARD INCLUDED FEATURES
Learn more about transportation, hotels, and other standard included features offered.
HOTELS - (F) First-Class (ST) Superior Tourist-Class (T) Tourist Class
Vancouver Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver (F); Kelowna Sandman Hotel (ST); Banff Bow View Lodge (ST); Jasper Marmot Lodge (F); Sun Peaks Sun Peaks Lodge (ST); Whistler Listel Whistler Hotel (MF); Victoria Royal Scot Suite (F)
TRANSPORTATION
Ferry crossing to/from Vancouver Island; private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.
In Vancouver and Victoria; orientation tour in Jasper; Stanley Park; included winery tour; Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer ride); Butchart Gardens. Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Note: The Canadian Rockies are blessed with stunning lakes, exquisite mountain scenery, and extraordinary outdoor attractions. Visiting and participating in activities in these locations is subject to favorable weather conditions.
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS
Lake Okanagan, Okanagan Valley, Glacier National Park, Yoho National Park, Kicking Horse Pass, Banff National Park, Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park, Fraser River, Mount Robson, Seton and Duffey Lakes, Whistler, Strait of Georgia, and the Gulf Islands.
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.
GUIDES
Services of a professional Tour Director. Host service in Vancouver, where information is provided for independent exploration and dining.
STANDARD INCLUDED FEATURES
Learn more about transportation, hotels, and other standard included features offered.
HOTELS - (F) First-Class (ST) Superior Tourist-Class (T) Tourist Class
Vancouver Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver (F); Kelowna Sandman Hotel (ST); Banff Bow View Lodge (ST); Jasper Marmot Lodge (F); Sun Peaks Sun Peaks Lodge (ST); Whistler Listel Whistler Hotel (MF); Victoria Royal Scot Suite (F)
TRANSPORTATION
Ferry crossing to/from Vancouver Island; private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.
DEPARTURE DATES
April to October
PRICES
From $1,769 US per
person double occupancy
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