The Rocky Mountains of Canada offer stunning landscapes of towering peaks, serene turquoise lakes, thick forests and gushing rivers. Walk the streets of Vancouver, hike the trails of Jasper and Banff, meander along the river in Yoho National Park and soak up the superb alpine scenery. Spot native moose and bears and unleash your inner daredevil with a bevy of adventure activities - mountain biking or river rafting, anyone? Jump in feet first and be completely immersed in this awesome outdoor Canadian experience.
Duration: 10 days
Start/Finish City: Calgary to Vancouve
Service Level: Premium
Physical Grading: 2
Travel Style: Comfort
Trip Type: Small Group
Your vacation begins in Calgary, where the foothills of the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains. The Heart of the New West, Arrive in Calgary after Immigration and Custom board you coach and Transfer to your hotel ,rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy this western city legendary for its heritage and hospitality. Overnight at hotel. (D)
After breakfast, Discover Calgary on a city tour including Downtown, Chinatown, Au Claire Market, and the Kensington District. Take a short elevator ride to the top of the Calgary Tower and see an unsurpassed view of the Rocky Mountains to the west. Be sure to walk “out into space” by venturing onto the new glass floor and look directly below at the heart of the city. Leave the flat of the prairies behind and travel a short distance west to the spectacular Canadian Rockies. Upon arrival, explore Banff on a sightseeing tour with stops at Cascade Gardens, one of Canada’s finest historic landscapes and beautiful Bow Falls, later transfer to your hotel High. Overnight at hotel.
After Breakfast, we will take you to Banff Gondola, which is located just 5 minutes from the Town of Banff, on the shoulder of Sulphur Mountain, in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. The 360o view from the upper gondola terminal, view-decks and Summit Ridge interpretive boardwalk, is the very best vantage point in the west. Safely seated in 4 passenger gondola cabins, visitors are transported in 8 minutes to the summit at an elevation of 2,281m (7,486 ft) above sea level. Later drive back to hotel. Rest of the day free for shopping and other personal activities. Overnight at hotel. ( B,D)
A day of scenic grandeur. To Lake Louise, its cold turquoise waters a perfect natural mirror reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Precipitous gorges, snow-capped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens come into view. Later this evening return to Banff .O/N at the hotel (B,D)
After breakfast leave for Jasper on way to Jasper we will stop at Columbia Icefield for a snow coach ride on the 1,000-foot-thick Athabasca Glacier. Late this afternoon arrive Jasper and transfer to your Hotel. Note: Unfavorable weather conditions may affect the availability of the Columbia Ice field snow coach excursion. (B, D)
This morning we will take you for half-day tour of one of the most spectacular areas of Jasper National Park. Visit shimmering Patricia and Pyramid Lakes and take a stroll over a rustic footbridge to Pyramid Lake Island. From there travel through the Maligne Valley in search of Osprey, eagle, big horn sheep, mountain goat, moose, elk, deer and bear. Stop at Maligne Canyon where 10,000 years of erosion have created a 165-foot deep gorge. Here you will set off on a short walk to marvel at the Maligne River as it thunders through the canyon in a series of waterfalls. From the canyon, continue to disappearing Medicine Lake and then to spectacular Maligne Lake. Have your cameras ready, as both areas are rich in wildlife and scenery. This afternoon you will have leisure time to explore this beautiful city. Overnight at hotel. (B, D)
Today you will be transferred by motor coach KAMLOOPS
O/N in Kamloops (B, D)
Today we will take for city tour in which you will see Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown, Robson Street, English Bay, Queen Elizabeth Park and Granville Island. You’ll have plenty of time to get off the Motorcoach and spend some time enjoying each of these popular Vancouver attractions. Overnight at hotel. (B,D)
This morning, your tour takes you across to Vancouver Island aboard a large & comfortable BC Ferry for a spectacular 90-minute cruise through the Gulf Islands 'marine wonderland'. Upon arrival Vancouver Island (Swartz Bay), the tour will continue on to the world-renown Butchart Gardens (OPTIONAL) with their 50-acre display. you'll enjoy some free time in the Butchart Gardens, and then it's off to Victoria, BC's Capital City for a city tour. Highlights include Beacon Hill Park, Chinatown, Empress Hotel, and the Parliament Buildings. Return to Vancouver in the late evening. (B,D)
Depart for your next destination with wonderful memories! (B)
CALGARY
Guided city tour
Visit Downtown
Visit Chinatown
Visit Au Claire Market
Visit Kensington District
BANFF
Visit the Canadian Rockies
Walk on Summit Ridge
Ride the Gondola at 7,486 feet
Visit Cascade Gardens
Visit Lake Louise and see glaciers
Ride a snow coach on Columbia Icefield
JASPER
Tour Jasper National Park
Visit Pyramid Lake Island
Marvel at Maligne River
VANCOUVER
Visit Stanley Park
Visit Gastown
Visit Queen Elizabeth Park
Cruise on a ferry to Victoria Island
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