| Day 1: Arrival in Calgary |
| Arrive at Calgary’s International Airport and transfer
independently to your downtown hotel. After an
individual check-in, the remainder of the day is free
to explore the streets of this dynamic city, famous
for its annual Stampede. The tour director will contact you in the late
afternoon. Overnight in Calgary. |
| Day 2: Calgary to Banf/Canmore |
| This morning we set out to meet fellow travellers
at breakfast before we tour the sights of Calgary.
We admire such modern and historic landmarks as
the Calgary Tower, Fort Calgary and the skyscrapers
of the commercial district. Leaving Calgary behind we set our sights
on the Rocky Mountains, which can already be seen, far off in the
distance. Experience the majesty of the mountains as we first travel
through the foothills and then enter Banff National Park. We tour the
region around Banff amidst snow-capped peaks, sparkling glaciers and
emerald green lakes and see landmark Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls
and Tunnel Mountain. Overnight in Canmore. Continental breakfast
included. |
| Day 3: Canmore/Banf |
| The entire day is at leisure to tour Banff and browse
through the many boutiques and specialty shops
along Banff Avenue.
An optional full-day tour is offered to the Columbia
Icefield. The tour starts with a visit to the turquoise waters and
spectacular glacier of Lake Louise, the jewel of the Rockies. From the
unsurpassed beauty of Lake Louise we enter rugged wilderness as
we travel up the world famous Icefields Parkway. At every turn of the
road, we encounter breathtaking vistas of dramatic mountain ranges,
lush valleys and alpine meadows. At the spectacular Columbia Icefield
we board a Ice Explorer that will take us onto the surface of the
ancient Athabasca Glacier. We return to Banff late in the afternoon.
Overnight in Canmore. Continental breakfast included. |
| Day 4: Canmore to Kamlops |
| Our drive today is on the famed Trans-Canada
Highway, following a route charted by the railroad
engineers and fur traders of the mid 1800s. We
continue our tour of the Canadian parks system
as we cross the jagged Kicking Horse Pass into British Columbia’s
Yoho National Park. From the highway, we are treated to a dazzling
display of vast icefields, deep canyons, dense forests and glacier-fed
streams. One awe-inspiring landscape follows another en route to
Glacier National Park where we witness stunning vistas at Rogers Pass.
We continue through the Monashee and Selkirk mountain ranges
to the rugged interior town of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.
Continental breakfast included. |
| Day 5: Kamlops to Whistler |
| We can expect a day of dramatic scenery changes
when we drive through the ranch lands and head
for the coastal mountains. An optional Floatplane
Sightseeing Tour over Garibaldi Park gives you an
inspiring view of a natural preserve of volcanic peaks, alpine lakes and
meadows. Or, discover the mountain ecology on an optional Zipline
Adventure and ride on a series of cables and suspension bridges.
Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Whistler. Continental
breakfast included. |
| Day 6: Whistler to Vancouver |
| We drive south along the spectacular Sea-to-Sky
Highway through a dramatic landscape of jagged
fjords and glaciated mountain peaks. We leave the
countryside behind and explore the metropolis of
Vancouver on a sightseeing tour. Highlights include Stanley Park,
Prospect Point, English Bay, historic Gastown, bustling Chinatown and
much more. The afternoon is free to discover more of this coastal gem.
Overnight in Vancouver. Continental breakfast included. |
Day 7: Vancouver |
| The Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains form the
backdrop to your day at leisure in Vancouver. You
might want to do some shopping down on Robson
Street, relax in Vancouver’s playground Stanley
Park or stroll through the markets of Granville Island. If you prefer to
explore the outdoors, take a gondola ride to the summit of Grouse
Mountain. You can also go on an optional full-day tour to Victoria, the
charming provincial capital that is proud of her maritime heritage. See
the beautiful 19th century landmarks and enjoy its lively atmosphere.
Before taking the ferry back to Vancouver, you will visit Butchart
Gardens, one of the world’s great floral displays set in a reclaimed
stone quarry. Overnight in Vancouver. Continental breakfast included. |
| Day 8: End of Tour |
| The time has come for some last minute shopping
and to say farewell to Canada. Individual transfer to
Vancouver’s International Airport in time to check in0
for your return flight. Continental breakfast included. |
2010 Prices |
| Western Journey
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Twin |
Triple |
Single |
| May 22 - Sep |
| £609 |
£519 |
£909 |
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