8-Day Essential Rockies & West Coast Eastbound Tour from Vancouver to Calgary: Whistler, Okanagan, Kelowna, Revelstoke, Canmore and Banff

Product Code: 671235

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Essential Rockies & West Coast Tour is the ideal way to see and experience all that is Canada's West Coast and Rockies has to offer and all at a very affordable price
    • Guided tour of Vancouver including Stanley Park, Gastown, Canada Place & Grenville Island
    • Walk Vancouver's most popular landmark - Capilano Suspension Bridge
    • Tour up the Sea-to-Sky Highway
    • Visit Shannon Falls Brandywine Falls
    • Sample fun and activities Whistler has on offer
    • Walk along the lovely lakeside promenade in Kelowna
    • Winery Tour with Wine Tasting in Kelowna
    • Tour through Glacier and Yoho National Parks
    • Visit to Emerald Lake. Go on the Icefield Parkway Tour
    • Tour through Glacier National Parks & Yoho National Park
    • Visit to Emerald Lake
    • Visit beautiful Lake Louise, UNESCO designated World Heritage Site
    • Embark on a Glacier Adventure at Columbia Icefield on the famous Ice Explorer
    • Tour the beautiful town of Banff its is surroundings
    • Ride the Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain
    • Dedicated Tour Director
Tour Code
671235
Duration
8 day
Departure City
Vancouver
End City
Calgary
Tour Type
Bus/Coach
Language
English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical, Outdoor Adventure

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities; Explore the world with an active and adrenaline pumping adventures like diving, snorkeling, camping, hiking and so on.

Tour Type: Fully Guided Tour

Tour director/guided escort is available from the beginning to the end of the vacation

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

The tour includes stunning views of rugged mountains, swift-flowing rivers, thundering waterfalls, exotic wildlife, and emerald, blue lakes. Go on a tour of the beautiful city of Vancouver; walk the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge; sample the summer delights that the alpine resort of Whistler offers before venturing into the Okanagan. Spend a night in the lovely town of Kelowna before getting back on the highway to continue your tour into the Canadian Rockies. Visit the Ghost Town at Three Valley Gap. Stop by the Columbia River in Revelstoke for some great pictures. Go on a tour of the famous Icefield Parkway; stop by at Lake Louise to admire the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Ride the Ice Explorer at Columbia Icefield. Tour the town of Banff and take a ride on the Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain. 

The Essential Rockies & Westcoast Tour offers you all of the above and much more.

Day 1: Arrive in Vancouver. Transfer on own to your hotel in downtown Vancouver.  Rest of the day free.
Arriving in Vancouver, you will make your own way to your downtown hotel. With the rest of the day free, you can explore the city at your leisure.  Vancouver is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, with a diverse range of attractions to suit all tastes. If you're looking to spend some time outdoors, Stanley Park is must-see. The park offers stunning views of the city skyline, as well as lush gardens, hiking trails, and a variety of wildlife. For culture lovers, the Vancouver Art Gallery is home to an impressive collection of Canadian and international art. And no visit to Vancouver would be complete without experiencing its thriving food scene. From eclectic street food to fine dining, there's something to suit every palate. With so much to see and do, Vancouver is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Overnight in Vancouver, BC. Reference hotel: Sandman Hotel Vancouver Airport or similar.

Day 2: Day Free
Today is free to explore Vancouver city on your own. Vancouver is a beautiful city with plenty to do. A must-see is Stanley Park, which offers stunning views of water, mountains, and dense forest. There are excellent hiking trails in the park as well as opportunities to go kayaking, horseback riding, or visit the Vancouver Aquarium. If you are looking for some culture, Vancouver has plenty to offer in that arena as well. The Museum of Anthropology is world-renowned for its collection of First Nations artifacts, and the Vancouver Art Gallery is also worth a visit. No matter what your interests are, you are sure to find something to enjoy in Vancouver. 

Overnight in Vancouver, BC. Reference hotel: Sandman Hotel Vancouver Airport or similar.

Day 3: Guided tour of Vancouver including admissions to Capilano Suspension Bridge. Afternoon tour up the Sea-2-Sky Highway to Whistler. Enroute, your tour will visit Shannon Falls and Brandywine Falls.
After breakfast, we will checkout from our hotel in Vancouver.

Start the day heading to downtown Vancouver for a fully guided tour of the city. The tour will take you through Vancouver's most popular spots including a visit to Stanley Park, Canada Place, Gastown, Robson Street and Granville Island.

Post our city tour, we will head to North Vancouver where you will get to visit one of Vancouver's incredible landmarks, the Capilano Suspension Bridge (admissions included).  The main attraction of this park set in rainforest landscape, is the 450 feet (137 meters) long bridge suspended 230 feet (70 meters) above the Capilano River. Millions of daring visitors have taken a walk across this suspension bridge since its opening in 1889.

Leaving North Vancouver behind, we will next head up the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler.  This highway winds a scenic route hemmed by the Howe Sound, Coast Mountains, its forested slopes and deep valleys.

Enroute, your tour will visit Shannon Falls and Brandywine Falls before arriving in the Alpine resort town of Whistler.  Upon arrival in Whistler, check into your hotel.  Spend the remainder of the day exploring this beautiful mountain town. Be sure to wander down to the village square and enjoy some of the local shops and restaurants.

Overnight in Whistler, BC. Reference hotel: Crystal Lodge or similar.

Day 4: Morning free.  Afternoon, tour down the Sea-to-Sky Hwy, along the Fraser River and through the Okanagan to Kelowna. 
You will have the morning free to sample the delights that Whistler has on offer.  We recommend taking the Peak-2-Peak Gondola or going on an all-terrain vehicle (RZR ) tour through the BC Rainforests.  a gondola ride to the top of one of the nearby mountains for stunning views of the area. If you feel like being active, there are plenty of well marked hiking and biking trails to explore as well. Or, if you just want to relax, you can stroll through the charming village and grab a coffee or bite to eat.

In the afternoon, you will leave Whistler for Kelowna. On arrival in Kelowna, check into your hotel. Kelowna is located in the Okanagan Valley and is known for its stunning scenery and abundance of outdoor activities. Make sure to visit her downtown and take a walk along the lovely lakeside promenade or sample some of the local wines and delicious cuisine.

Overnight in Kelowna, BC. Reference hotel: Comfort Suites Kelowna or similar.

Day 5: Winery Tour with Wine Tasting in Kelowna.  Tour through Revelstoke, Glacier and Yoho National Parks to Canmore. Enroute stop at Ghost Town in Three Valley Gap and visit to Emerald Lake and the Natural Bridge in the Yoho National Park.
After breakfast checkout from your hotel.

Start your day with an unmissable wine experience at one of Kelowna's premier wineries surrounded by acres of beautiful vineyards and the majestic Mt. Boucherie filling the skyline. Experience a tour where you will learn all about wine-making and an over-view of the Okanagan Valley's growing region. Your tour ends with a guided tasting of a selection of wines including an Award-Winning Icewine.

Departing Kelowna, your tour will travel on the Trans-Canada Hwy1 to Canmore. Today's drive will take you through the Glacier and Yoho National Parks famous for towering mountains, forested slopes, and swift flowing rivers.  Enroute, your tour will make stops at the Ghost Town of Three Valley Gap (admissions not included) and a photostop at Revelstoke by the banks of the Columbia River.

On way to Canmore, we will visit Emerald Lake and The Natural Bridge in Yoho National Park. You will arrive Canmore in time for dinner. Canmore is a charming mountain town with plenty of great shops and restaurants to enjoy.

Overnight in Canmore, AB. Reference hotel: Canmore Pocaterra Inn & Waterslide or similar.

Day 6: Icefield Parkway Tour including visit to Lake Louise, photostops at Bow and Peyto Lake, visit to Columbia Icefield and admission to Glacier Adventure (Ice Explorer).
This full day tour takes you along the picturesque Icefield Parkway.  You will visit the UNESCO World Heritage "Lake Louise".  And then on to the Columbia Icefield, the largest non-polar icefield south of the North Pole. Enroute, you will also have the chance to see some incredible wildlife, including grizzly bears, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats.

At the Columbia Icefield, you will climb abroad the Ice Explorer, a specially designed vehicle that takes you onto the Athabasca Glacier, a 10,000-year-old sheet of ice.  You will get to know this incredible geological formation and perhaps taste the waters of the glacier.

Your tour will also make stops at the Bow and Peyto Lakes for some great pictures before arriving back at your hotel in Canmore.

Overnight in Canmore, AB. Reference hotel: Canmore Pocaterra Inn & Waterslide or similar.

Day 7: Morning tour of Banff including the Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, The Banff Springs Hotel, Mt. Rudlestone, the Hoodoos, and Lake Minnewanka.  Admissions to Banff Gondola.  Late afternoon orientation tour of Calgary.
Check-out of your hotel post breakfast this morning and board your tour coach for your tour of Banff and transfer to Calgary.

Start your day with a tour of Banff, a lovely resort town in the Banff National Park. Your tour of Banff will include all the must-see places including the Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, The Banff Springs Hotel, Mt. Rudlestone, the Hoodoos, and Lake Minnewanka.

One of the most scintillating experiences on your tour is a ride on the Banff Gondola, which is an aerial ride unlike any other. This signature experience starts at the Gondola Base. From here, you step into comfortable glass-enclosed cabin and prepare for a scenic 8-minute journey to the top of Sulphur Mountains at 2,281 metres (7,486 feet). As you glide over the treetops, soak in the breath-taking sight of six stunning mountain ranges and the entire sweep of the Bow Valley spread out in front of you. The summit offers you a bird's-eye view of the Bow Valley and the mountain ranges surrounding Banff.

Later in the afternoon, your tour will proceed to Calgary. On arrival, start your orientation tour of downtown Calgary. Get a feel for the city's unique blend of cosmopolitan flair and western hospitality. You will see some of the city's most popular attractions, including the Calgary Tower and the Olympic Park, and you will learn about the city's rich history and vibrant culture.

At the end of your tour, arrive at your hotel and check-in.  Rest of the evening free to explore Calgary on your own.

Overnight in Calgary, AB. Reference hotel: Ramada Plaza Calgary Downtown or similar.

Day 8: End of your Essential Rockies & West Coast Tour.  Transfer on own to YYC.
Your Essential Rockies & West Coast Tour ends today. Check-out time is 11.00 AM.  Transfer from your hotel to Calgary International Airport (YYC) on your own. We hope you have enjoyed your time with us and that you have had some wonderful experiences. Thank you for traveling with us and we hope to see you again soon.

End of your Essential Rockies & West Coast Tour.

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8-Day Essential Rockies & West Coast Westbound Tour from Calgary to Vancouver: Whistler, Okanagan, Kelowna, Revelstoke, Canmore and Banff

Visiting Attractions

  • Lake Louise Lake Louise
  • Yoho National Park Yoho National Park
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge Capilano Suspension Bridge
  • Stanley Park Stanley Park
  • Gastown Gastown
  • Robson Street Robson Street
  • Canada Place Canada Place
  • Shannon Falls Shannon Falls
  • Emerald Lake Emerald Lake
  • Natural Bridge Natural Bridge
  • Icefields Parkway Icefields Parkway
  • Bow Lake Bow Lake
  • Peyto Lake Peyto Lake
  • Banff Gondola Banff Gondola

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 7-night hotel accommodations:
      - 2 nights Vancouver
      - 1 night Whistler
      - 1 night Kelowna
      - 2 nights Canmore
      - 1 night Calgary
    • Vancouver: Guided tour of Vancouver including Stanley Park, Gastown, Robson Street, Canada Place and Grenville Island
    • Vancouver: Admissions to Capilano Suspension Bridge
    • Sea-to-Sky Highway Tour with Photostop at Shannon falls and Brandywine Falls
    • Kelowna: Winery Tour with Wine Tasting
    • Visit to Ghost Town at Three Valley Gap (Admissions not included)
    • Tour through Revelstoke, Glacier and Yoho National Parks
    • Visit to Emerald Lake and the Natural Bridge
    • Icefield Parkway Tour including visit to Lake Louise, photo stops at Bow Lake & Crowfoot Glacier and Peyto Lake, and visit to Columbia Icefield
    • Columbia Icefield: Admissions to Glacier Adventure (Ice Explorer)
    • Visit to Lake Louise. Photostop at Bow Lake and Peyto Lake
    • Banff: Tour of Banff including Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, The Banff Springs Hotel, Mt. Rudlestone, the Hoodoos, and Lake Minnewanka
    • Banff: Admissions to Banff Gondola
    • Calgary: Orientation tour of Calgary
    • Shuttle transfer from Vancouver Airport to your hotel in Vancouver
    • Canada Park Fees
    • Dedicated Tour Director
    • Porterage at hotels: limited to one piece of luggage per person
    • Service fee to Tour Coach Driver and Guides
    • Taxes

Package Excludes

    • Service fee to Tour Director (suggested Gratuities $10.00/guest/day)
    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
    • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
    • Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
    • Departure Transfer from hotel in downtown Calgary to Calgary Airport (YYC)
    • Bottled Water in hotel rooms and on the coach
    • Visa and Documentation Fees
    • Telephone calls, Laundry, and other expenses
    • Travel Insurance (highly recommended). The local operator sells Manulife Travel insurance to residents of Ontario, Canada. Clients are required to sign off on a Liability Waiver in the event they choose to decline our offer to sell Travel Insurance.  Non-residents of Ontario as well as clients from abroad must purchase Travel Insurance in the province/state/country where they reside.
    • Early Check-in and Late Check-out charges. Charges will apply
    • If applicable, cost of any RTPCR/Antigen Test or costs related to quarantine

Special Notes

    • Cancellation policy:
      - 63 Days prior to Departure Dtae: 15% penalty;
      - 62 Days or less prior to Departure Dtae: No refund.
    • Groups where the headcount is 19 or less, the Tour Director will be driving the vehicle.
    • The Federal and/or Provincial health authorities may require that clients be double vaccinated and produce a vaccination certificate on demand.  Please refer to Health Canada site for most up to date information in this regard.
    • Federal, Provincial, Municipal Health Authorities and/or certain service providers may require clients to wear a face mask.
    • We recommend clients carry a digital/paper copy of their Vaccination Certificate on person to be produced on demand.

Cancellation Policy

Please see the Available Options section above for any details about cancellation policies.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third/fourth bed in the room. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Child enjoys the same price as adult as the 3rd/4th person in one room.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
* Rooms featured will be Standard ROH room unless specified otherwise. Hotels featured will be as the itinerary or similar. We reserve the right to substitute the hotel properties with similar or better properties when required.

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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