| On the Western Roads |
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You can easily customize this itinerary by changing the proposed accommodations and by choosing some optional extensions out of our wide selection of short packages. You also have the opportunity to spice up your holiday thanks to our unique choice of "à la carte" excursions. Please feel free to contact us if there's anything (activity, accommodation, length) you would like to change in the package (even if you cannot find it on our website). We are here to help create the holiday of your dream!
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-Duration : 8 days and 7 nights
-Theme : Tailormade concept
-Begin : Calgary
-End : Vancouver |
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Here is our basic fly and drive itinerary to which you can easily add the extensions of your choice. A most exhilarating trip during which you’ll discover what western Canada has best to offer: Thrilling urban centers, stylish capitals and of course, some of the most beautiful parks of the Rockies! Should you want to customize this itinerary, our Tailormade Concept makes it easy as 1, 2, 3! You can also check the optional activities table below as well as our “Adventure Tours", "Wildlife Tour", "Nature Travel" and "City Breaks" sections.
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Upon arrival at the hotel on day one, you’ll find your personalized Globe-Trotter roadbook at the front desk. This very complete package of travelling literature includes: the relevant road maps, a copy of your detailed itinerary, some useful travelling tips, the vouchers, the relevant travelling guides, a 24h/7d toll free emergency number as well as a few surprises !
Day 1 – Calgary
Pick up your vehicle and discover Calgary, a burgeoning Olympic city!
Day 2 – Calgary / Banff (129 km)
The drive leads you towards the Rocky Mountains where you will explore legendary Banff National park. You will also have the opportunity to admire Lake Louise and Moraine or to make an excursion to Johnston Canyon. A ride along the Icefield Parkway is recommended as well.
| From Calgary (day 2), here are a few optional short stays that you could easily add to your package. Please refer to their duration in order to determine the number of nights each of these trips will add to the original route. |
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Rafter Six Ranch Resort
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Guest Ranch Vacation
Location : Exshaw
For more information |
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The Nature Escape
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Mountain Hiking
Location : Radium Hot Springs
For more information |
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City Escape - Banff
Duration: 3 days and 2 nights
Theme: Discovery and Activities
Location: Banff
For more information |
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These are only a few samples of the short packages that are actually available. For additional ideas, please visit our short packages section.
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Day 3 - Banff / Jasper (288 km)
The drive now leads you towards famous jasper National Park. Among other things, you will then have the opportunity to make fabulous hikes in the Maligne Lake area. (Breakfast)
Day 4 – Jasper / Kamloops (444 km)
Spectacular scenic drive between Jasper and Kamloops. The itinerary indeed features several passages that you will all want to captured on film!
Day 5 – Kamloops / Whistler (300 Km)
Continue on towards Whistler, the famous winter sport station which will host the Olympic ski competitions in 2010.
Day 6 – Whistler / Victoria (190 km+ferry)
Once on Vancouver Island, you might want to visit famous Butchart Gardens before continuing to Victoria. Along Marine Scenic Drive you reach the charming capital of British Columbia. A whale-watching tour (OPTIONAL) to see killer whales off the coast of Victoria is recommended as well.
Day 7 – Victoria / Vancouver (65 km+ferry)
Back on the mainland, continue on towards thrilling Vancouver! Its outstanding location between mountains and ocean definitely makes this city one of the most beautiful in the world. Discover its main attractions and let yourself immersed by its relaxed west-coast atmosphere. We particularly suggest the visit of the aquarium, of the anthropology museum, of Stanley Park, of Chinatown and of Gastown historical district. If after all that you are still in the mood for some action, be aware that Vancouver is also well known for its wild nights!
Day 8 – Vancouver
Drop your vehicle or continue your journey. |
| Departures dates |
| Daily departures depending on availability from May 15 to October 31, 2009. |
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| Price per person: |
| Occupancy |
Standard Accommodation |
| double |
692 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| single |
1383 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| triple |
503 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| quadruple |
406 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| child (under 12) |
No charge |
As you probably have been in position to appreciate, this package features standard accommodation. However, please note that, upon request, we can also offer most of our itineraries with economic, superior, high-end, B&B and chalet accommodation. Please feel free to contact us if you want to change the type of accommodation.
| The cost includes: |
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The cost does not include: |
· The personalized roadbook of the perfect Globe-Trotter:road map, detailed itinerary, useful infos, touristic guides, etc.
· The assistance of your travel adviser in Canada who can be reached with a toll-free emergency number
· 7 nights accommodation
· 1 meal
· The applicable taxes and the contribution to the compensation Fund
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· Air travel (you can howerver purchase yours airline tickets on our site)
· Car rental ( you can easily add a car rental to your package using the table below)
· The travel insurance
· Personal expenses
· Drinks (excluding coffee and tea with meals included)
· R/T ferry to Vancouver Island |
| Car rental - Airport pick-up! |
| TIP: Please note that these prices include a pick up directly at the airport. Considering how expensive taxi transfer can be and the fact that you'll only have to park your vehicle in downtown (city centre) the first night, we truly belive that it's the easiest way to proceed. If for whatever reason you would like to proceed otherwise by rather piking-up the car in a downtown location on day 2, we'd be more than happy to quote it for you.
By clicking on the links, you’ll obtain the profile of each vehicle |
Rental car type / Duration |
Low Season
from 04-01 to 30-06 and
from 28-08 to 19-12
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High Season
from 01-07 to 27-08 and
from 20-12 to 03-01
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327 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
382 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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342 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
402 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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396 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
435 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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412 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
466 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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633 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
687 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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522 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
576 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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462 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
510 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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589 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
645 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
Your car rental with Globe-Trotter includes: Unlimited mileage in Canada and the USA, excluding the Whitehorse (200 km per day) and Jasper (100 km per day) locations, LDW insurance for the 25 years old and more (between 21 and 24, some fees apply), 1 million$ third party liability insurance, 24h/7d emergency service, a wide network of locations throughout Canada, several opportunities to return the vehicle in a different location than the one where it was picked up, airport pick up or drop off fees and taxes, car registration and the applicable taxes |
The table below features a selection of optional activities you can add to your basic package. The featured prices (adult and children) include all the activities. By choosing this option, all the activities featured in the table will be added to your package.
Please note that this table only features a slight portion of the excursions that are actually available. We invite you to check the complete list of our British-Columbia and Alberta “à la carte” excursions. You’ll also find a complete description for each activity.
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