Canadian Rockies
Enjoy the amazing sightseeing and unique experiences as you travel through Canada's stunning lakes and mountain scenery.
Icefields Parkway, Jasper National Park
Banff, Lake Moraine
Sulphur Mountain, Banff National Park
The snowcoach ride is unforgettable!
Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park
Panning for gold at Sun Peaks (optional)
Victoria
Stately Victoria
Coal Harbour, Vancouver
Add our Alaska cruise onboard the MS Zuiderdam
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Your Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Vancouver.
Fly to Vancouver where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for two nights.
DAY 2: Vancouver.
This morning your sightseeing includes Stanley Park, Chinatown and quaint Gastown, as well as the harbour and beaches. For the afternoon, shoppers and browsers can take a water taxi to lively Granville Island with its outdoor markets, street musicians and waterfront cafés.
DAY 3: Vancouver - Kelowna.
Today travel to the resort city of Kelowna, attractively set on the shores of Okanagan Lake and surrounded by orchards and vineyards. Sample the local wines on the winery tour this afternoon.
DAY 4: Kelowna - Rogers Pass - Banff National Park.
On to Glacier National Park, where the coach climbs the 4,379-ft-high Rogers Pass. Stop here for lunch, a perfect spot for photos of the impressively steep mountain cliffs and surrounding glaciers. Then over Kicking Horse Pass, peaking at 5,421 feet. Reach Banff National Park, gateway to the majestic Canadian Rockies, by early evening.
DAY 5: Banff.
Banff is one of Canada's favourite year-round resorts with many summer outdoor activities. Perhaps try the optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies or an evening filled with musical entertainment.
DAY 6: Banff - Columbia Icefield - Jasper National Park.
A day of scenic grandeur. First to Lake Louise, its cold turquoise waters are a perfect natural mirror reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Precipitous gorges, snow-capped mountain ranges and lakes of exquisite colour come into view as the coach scales two mountain passes. A highlight of today is a stop at the Columbia Icefield for a snowcoach ride over the 1,200-foot-thick Athabasca Glacier. This afternoon join an optional raft trip down the historic Athabasca River. Your accommodation for the next two nights is in Jasper National Park.
DAY 7: Jasper.
Join the optional excursion to Maligne Lake and Spirit Island, with a narrated cruise of the lake. On the return journey, stop to view mighty Maligne Canyon. With much of the afternoon and evening free, you might take a hike along the trails and look for majestic elk.
DAY 8: Jasper - Mount Robson - Sun Peaks.
Leave Jasper following the Fraser River to the base of spectacular Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, peaking at 12,972 feet. The Yellowhead Highway continues along the mighty Thompson River with spectacular vistas of the Monashee Mountains. Overnight in the alpine setting of Sun Peaks.
DAY 9: Sun Peaks - Lillooet - Whistler.
Today trace the once treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail. Via Lillooet - 'mile 0' of the gold rush route - follow the shores of Seton and Duffey Lakes with a mid-afternoon arrival in Whistler.
DAY 10: Whistler - ferry crossing - Victoria.
This morning, set sail across the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands, known for its Mediterranean-like climate, for an afternoon arrival in Victoria. Sightseeing here includes Marine Drive, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park with its collection of totem poles.
DAY 11: Victoria.
This morning visit world famous Butchart Gardens, one of Victoria's most celebrated sites and rated among the most beautiful gardens in the world. Once there, stroll through the colourful arrangements of the Sunken Garden, the Japanese and Italian Gardens, the English Rose Garden and the magnificent Ross Fountain. This afternoon is at leisure to discover some of the attractions of this splendid city, including the Royal British Columbia Museum, afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel, whale watching on the Strait of Juan de Fuca and fine shopping along Government Street.
DAY 12: Victoria - Vancouver - UK.
Early this morning board the ferry for a scenic crossing to Vancouver for a mid-morning arrival. Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK, or extend your stay in Vancouver or on an Alaska cruise.
DAY 13: Home landing in the UK.
Maximum elevation on this tour is 7,500 ft.
Accommodation on Tour
Vancouver: Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver; Kelowna: Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre; Banff: Bow View Lodge; Jasper: Marmot Lodge; Sun Peaks: Sun Peaks Lodge; Whistler: Listel Whistler; Victoria: Royal Scot Suite Hotel.
Whale Watching
Enjoy a fascinating optional cruise that will be remembered for a lifetime. Whilst watching for whales and marine life in their natural habitat you are likely to see the orca (killer whale), and perhaps spot porpoises, sea lions, osprey and eagles.
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Canadian Rockies
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What's Included
- Flights UK - Vancouver - UK
- Accommodation on tour in a twin room with private facilities
- Services of a tour director on tour and local representative at other times
- Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
- Transfers between overseas airport and hotels
- All local and airport taxes/service charges
- Single share option no supplement to pay
Holiday highlights
- Glacier National Park
- Banff National Park
- Columbia Icefield Snowcoach ride
- Jasper National Park
- Mount Robson
- Victoria City tour including Butchart Gardens
Departures from
- Aberdeen
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- London Heathrow
- Manchester
- Newcastle
Departures between
23 Apr 2012 to 01 Oct 2012
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