| The Grand Western Tour |
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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 : 21 days and 20 nights
-Theme : Pacific Coast, Okanagan Valley and the Rockies
-Begin : Vancouver
-End : Vancouver |
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| Here’s an amazing tour that will delight those who want to spend more time to truly experience Western Canada. Three wonderful weeks during which you’ll visit what this region has best to offer. On the menu: the magnificent vineyards of the inside lands, legendary national parks, the fabulous emerald lakes of the Rockies, Vancouver Island’s rain forest, famous resorts, lively cities (Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary), etc. |
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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- Vancouver
Pick-up your vehicle.
Day 2 and 3 - Vancouver / Osoyoos (401 km)
Continue on into the Okanagan Valley, which is famous for its vineyards and orchards. The Valley also features countless hiking trails and the magnificent lakes are perfect for swimming and water sports. Moreover, the southern portion of the valley features the only desert in Canada and Osoyoos Lake is Canada’s warmest. (Breakfast included on day 3)
| From Vancouver (day 3), 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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Grand Okanagan Resort
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Vineyard Discovery
Location : Kelowna
For more information |
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The Great Western Rafting Adventure
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Rafting
Location : Lytton
For more information |
These are only a few samples of the short packages that are actually available. For additional ideas, please visit our short packages section. |
Days 4 and 5 - Osoyoos / Nelson (258 km)
Your journey across British Columbia’s inner land now takes you to the historic town of Nelson. (Breakfast included on day 4)
Day 6 - Nelson / Cranbrook (230 km)
The drive now leads you into the spectacular Kootenay region.
Day 7 - Cranbrook/ Fernie (97 km)
In the heart of the Rockies, the quaint town of Fernie is an ideal starting point to practice a wide selection of outdoor activities.
Day 8 - Fernie / Calgary (288 km)
Rendez-vous in the burgeoning city of Calgary.
Days 9 and 10 - Calgary / Banff (129 km)
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. (Breakfast included on day 10)
Days 11 and 12 - 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 included on day 11)
Day 13 - Jasper / Clearwater (318 km)
Your destination: Wells Gray Park which is famous for its spectacular falls, its outstanding fauna and its numerous hiking trails.
Day 14 - Clearwater / Whistler (406 km)
Continue on towards Whistler, the famous winter sport station which will host the Olympic ski competitions in 2010.
Days 15 and 16 - Whistler / Tofino (314 km+ferry)
Tofino is an excellent starting point to explore legendary Pacific Rim National Park. On the program: long beaches, the fascinating rain forests and the wildlife. If you like, you can also participate in a half-day whalewatching tour where you will have the opportunity to watch sea lions, sea otters and grey whales in their natural habitat (OPTIONAL). (Breakfast included on day 16)
Days 17 and 18 - Tofino / Victoria (317 km)
Rendez-vous in Victoria, and discover the British charm of this elegant capital. (Breakfast included on day 17)
Days 19 and 20 - 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 be immersed by its relaxed west-coast atmosphere. Take the time to discover Stanley Park during a horse-drawn carriage tour.
Day 21 - Vancouver
Drop-off your vehicule. |
| Departures dates |
| Daily departures depending on availability from June 1 to October 15, 2009. |
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| Price per person: |
| Occupancy |
Standard Accommodation |
double |
1771 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
single |
2326 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
triple |
1332 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
quadruple |
1089 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
child (under 12) |
79 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| Your accommodation (Standard): |
| Day 1 |
Howard Johnson Downtown, Vancouver |
Days 11 and 12 |
Amethyst Lodge, Jasper |
| Days 2 and 3 |
Best Western Sunrise Inn, Osoyoos |
Day 13 |
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| Days 4 and 5 |
Prestige Inn, Nelson |
Day 14 |
Pinnacle Internationnal, Whistler |
| Day 6 |
Sandman, Cranbrook |
Days 15 and 16 |
Middle Beach Lodge, Tofino |
| Day 7 |
Stanford Inn, Fernie |
Days 17 and 18 |
Accent Inn, Victoria |
| Day 8 |
Sandman Downtown, Calgary |
Days 19 and 20 |
Howard Johnsonv Downtown, Vancouver |
| Days 9 and 10 |
Rundle Stone, Banff |
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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
· Horse-drawn carriage tour in Stanley Park
· 20 nights accommodation
· 4 meals
· 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)
· Park entrance fees
· 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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825 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
960 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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858 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1011 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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1002 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1095 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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1041 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1182 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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1602 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1743 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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1311 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1449 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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1173 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1293 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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1491 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1635 $ 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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