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| The West Coast and Rocky Mountains Classic Tour |
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-Duration : 15 days / 14 nights
-Theme : Nature and discovery
-Begin : Vancouver
-End : Vancouver |
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| This hotel tour has it all! A well balanced program which touches on the great places and sights in British Columbia and Alberta: ferry through the famous Inside Passage, fjords of the Pacific coast, vineyards in the interior plateau, majestic peaks and turquoise alpine lakes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains - to name just a few. You learn about the history of Western Canada as well as the modern way of life in the different regions. Traveling in a small group makes this journey a more adaptable and relaxed holiday. |
Day 1 - Vancouver:
Transfer from the airport to your hotel. The group meets the guide this evening to discuss the tour itinerary. Overnight at the Sandman Hotel Vancouver Airport.
Day 2 - Manning Provincial Park (Penticton):
Departing from Vancouver you drive east into the mountains of Manning Provincial Park and then on to the warm and dry Okanagan Valley with it’s huge lakes, fruit orchards and vineyards. Overnight at the Sandman Inn in Penticton.
Day 3 - Revelstoke:
On your way through the Okanagan Valley you stop in Summerland to sample the wines of one of the well-known wineries in the area. Around noon you reach Vernon and visit the historic O’Keefe Ranch which was founded in 1867 as a rest stop during the gold rush. Hotel for tonight is the Regent Inn in Revelstoke, the logging and winter sport town in the Selkirk Mountains.
Day 4 - Banff/Canmore:
The visitor center at Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park shows the ongoing battle between the highway- and railroad builders and Mother Nature with her avalanches, raging rivers and rock slides. You reach the Rocky Mountains in Yoho National Park where a stop is made at the Natural Bridge and beautiful Emerald Lake. There is time for a stroll along the lake or for a canoe trip (optional). From Banff it is only a 15 minute drive to Canmore where you spend two nights at the Westridge Country Inn.
Day 5 - Banff National Park:
A whole day touring the holiday town of Banff and Banff National Park. You visit famous Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in amazing mountain splendour, and in the afternoon there is some time at leisure to explore the town of Banff on your own.
Day 6 - Jasper National Park:
Today you travel the Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s most scenic high alpine routes with photo opportunities and reasons to stop and look behind almost every corner. At the Columbia Icefields you have the opportunity to take a driving tour on the Glacier (optional). Then on to Jasper and overnight at Jasper House Bungalows.
Day 7 - Prince George:
One of Jasper’s many attractions is Maligne Canyon. A short hike takes you to breathtaking views into the depth of the canyon, water roaring up to 50 m below. Driving west to Prince George you pass beneath Mount Robson, with 3954 m highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Overnight at the Ramada Hotel in Prince George.
Day 8 - Smithers:
The drive from Prince George to Smithers leaves a good impression of the vastness of the country – trees and little lakes as far as the eye can see! Overnight at the Hudson Bay Lodge in Smithers.
Day 9 - Prince Rupert:
Today’s highlight is a visit to the ‘Ksan Indian Village in Hazelton. The reconstructed Native village consists of five traditional longhouses and several totem poles. You then continue to Prince Rupert, the harbour town on the Pacific, where you overnight at the Highliner Inn.
Day 10 - Ferry Through Inside Passage:
Early start for the cruise through the world-famous Inside Passage from Prince Rupert to Port Hardy. During the 15-hour-trip there are good chances to watch wildlife: bald eagles, dolphins, sea otters and sometimes even whales. Arrival late evening in Port Hardy, hotel is the Airport Inn.
Day 11 - Campbell River:
An hour’s drive from Port Hardy is the small and very picturesque fishing village of Telegraph Cove. Here you board a sturdy cruiser for an exciting and informative 31/2 hour whale-watching trip (included) to observe orcas (killer whales) in their natural habitat. Overnight further south along the coastal highway in Campbell River, Anchor Inn.
Day 12 - Victoria:
En route to Victoria you make a little detour for a walk through Cathedral Cove. This Park protects a stand of huge, 800-year-old Douglas firs, hemlocks and cedars. In the afternoon you have time for a stroll through Victoria, the quiet, laid back capital of British Columbia. Queen Victoria Inn, close to the picturesque Inner Harbour.
Day 13 - Vancouver:
The morning is at leisure to explore Victoria on your own. After lunch you take the scenic Marine Drive to the ferry terminal at Swartz Bay. In Vancouver, back on the mainland, you stay at the Empire Landmark Hotel Downtown for two nights.
Day 14 - Vancouver:
A day on your own to explore the city. Don’t miss the great view of the city from the top of the Harbour Building and take a stroll through Chinatown, Gastown and along Robson Street.
Day 15 - Vancouver:
Transfer to the airport and flight back home.
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| Departures dates |
 June 27
July 11, 25,
August 14, 28 |
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| Price per person: |
Occupancy |
Standard Accommodation |
| double |
4208 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| single |
5569 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| Your Accommodation(Standard): |
Day 1 |
Sandman Vancouver Airport, Vancouver |
Day 8 |
Hudson Bay Lodge, Smithers |
| Day 2 |
Sandman Inn, Penticton |
Day 9 |
Highliner Inn, Prince Rupert |
| Day 3 |
Regent Inn, Revelstoke |
Day 10 |
Airport Inn, Port Hardy |
| Days 4 and 5 |
Westbridge Country Inn, Canmore |
Day 11 |
Anchor Inn, Campbell River |
| Day 6 |
Jasper House Bungalows, Jasper |
Day 12 |
Queen Victoria Inn, Victoria |
| Day 7 |
Ramada, Prince George |
Days 13 and 14 |
Empire Landmark, Vancouver |
| 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.
· All transfers
· Transportation in air-conditioned 15-seater minivan
· 14 nights accommodation in the hotels described (or similar, good middle class)
· Ferry ride through the Inside Passage and from Vancouver Island to Vancouver
· Transport of luggage (1 piece per person)
· Admission to the National Parks
· Admission to the O’Keefe Ranch and ‘Ksan Indian Village
· Wine tasting, 3 ½ hr
· Whale watching tour
· Experienced driver-guide from/to Vancouver
· 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)
· The travel insurance
· Tips
· Meals
· Optional activities |
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