Wonders of the Canadian Rockies
Wonders of the Canadian Rockies
Calgary, Canada
Banff National Park
Jasper, Canada
Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park
Mount Robson. highest peak in the Canadian Rockies
Jasper, Canada
$2495
Wonders of the Canadian Rockies
10 Days Starting in Calgary, Canada and ending in Vancouver (BC), Canada
Visiting: Calgary, Banff National Park, Banff, Icefields Parkway, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Mount Robson, Sun Peaks, Victoria, Vancouver
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SWONZN20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 45
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
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Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the "Wonders of the Canadian Rockies," a coach tour that takes you from the vibrant city of Calgary to the scenic beauty of Vancouver. Travel in comfort aboard a luxury air-conditioned coach, with Wi-Fi available in most areas, and stay in cherry-picked, trusted hotels. Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Banff and Jasper National Parks, marvel at the majestic peaks along the Icefields Parkway, and explore the charming city of Victoria. Enjoy guided city tours, a ride on the Ice Explorer across the Athabasca Glacier, and a visit to the iconic Butchart Gardens. With many meals included and a variety of choice experiences, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation amidst Canada's stunning natural beauty.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Calgary
Location: Calgary
Accommodation Name: Ramada Plaza Calgary Downtown
Trendy restaurants, a lively nightlife scene and all the honky tonk fun you could ever want, fun loving Calgary is ready for you! After settling into your hotel, meet up with your Travel Director, then head out to discover the city for yourself. Need a good coffee to wake yourself up after a long flight? Then the neighborhoods of Inglewood and Kensington should be high on your agenda on your Canadian Rocky Mountains value tour.
Day 2: Calgary - Banff National Park
Location: Calgary, Banff National Park
Accommodation Name: Red Carpet Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fuel up with an Iconic Breakfast in Heritage Park Historical Village that includes before-hours entry to Gasoline Alley Museum, the world's largest public collection of antique vehicles and oil- and gas-related artifacts. You’ll even have a private guide for an overview of the museum’s vintage treasures and time for a look on your own. Then hit the road bound for Lake Louise watching the craggy, snow-capped peaks of the Rockies come into view. In Banff, take a sightseeing tour along Tunnel Mountain Drive ticking off Cascade Mountain, Mt. Rundle, Bow Falls and the surreal hoodoos.
Day 3: Banff National Park And Free Time
Location: Banff National Park
Accommodation Name: Red Carpet Inn
Rise and shine! Start the day with a selection of tempting helicopter flights (weather dependent). Spend the rest of the day your way. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience Plant Medicine Walk with a First Nations Local Specialist. Or, you can opt to end the evening with a Gondola ride and dinner with a view.
Day 4: Banff – Icefields Parkway – Jasper
Location: Banff, Icefields Parkway, Jasper
Accommodation Name: Lobstick Lodge
The Rockies, ancient glaciers, mountain lakes and sweeping valleys… it could only be the iconic Icefields Parkway. Make your way up to the Columbia Icefield for a ride on the giant Ice Explorer across the Athabasca Glacier before trekking across the ice for your first sip of fresh glacial water. Visit Athabasca Falls and continue to Jasper, the perfect spot to get back to nature. Tonight, you could choose to see the "From Jasper With Love” energetic, live theater performance.
Day 5: Jasper National Park Free Time
Location: Jasper National Park
Accommodation Name: Lobstick Lodge
As the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, explore exactly as you like with Choice Experiences. Spot wildlife as you float down the Athabasca River. Have your heart set on beautiful Maligne Lake? A boat cruise (seasonal) around the largest glacially fed lake in the Canadian Rockies could be perfect for you.
Day 6: Jasper – Sun Peaks
Location: Jasper, Mount Robson, Sun Peaks
Accommodation Name: Sun Peaks Lodge
Ahh, Jasper. Your time here isn’t over yet! Your journey through the park takes you past towering pines, surging rivers, waterfalls and alpine meadows. The crowning glory will no doubt be your first glimpse of Mount Robson, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most prominent mountain in the North American Rockies and the highest point in the Canadian range. Next up: Sun Peaks.
Day 7: Sun Peaks – Victoria
Location: Sun Peaks, Victoria
Accommodation Name: The Vic, Ascend Hotel Collection
Whether you are a history buff or an Anglophile, you’ll love exploring Victoria on your Canadian Rocky Mountains value tour. Your journey begins with a ferry to Vancouver Island before making the short drive into Victoria. No doubt struck by the English influence of the city, tick off the sights on an orientation tour along the waterfront district and into downtown. Pass the grand Parliament Buildings, Government Street and through Beacon Hill Park. Keen to explore even further? Victoria has more cycle routes than any other Canadian city, so the best way to get around is undoubtedly on two wheels.
Day 8: Victoria Free Time
Location: Victoria
Accommodation Name: The Vic, Ascend Hotel Collection
The blooms and blossoms of world-famous Butchart Gardens is a gardener’s paradise. Stroll through this 55-acre showcase of gardens to see why it has been named a national historic site of Canada. The rest of the day is yours to explore Victoria your way. Take in the Olympic Mountains, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, James and Sydney Islands and the Saanich Peninsula on the Victoria Panorama seaplane tour. Or, wildlife fans will want to join a Victoria Whale Watching cruise keeping an eye out for the “locals.”
Day 9: Victoria – Vancouver
Location: Victoria, Vancouver
Accommodation Name: Accent Inns Vancouver Airport
Framed by thrilling vistas on all sides, Vancouver is known as a nature haven and adventure hub. It’s the type of place where residents (and visitors) can ski in the morning and then go for a swim in the ocean in the afternoon. Arriving by ferry, kick off your stay with a tour of historic Gastown, vibrant Chinatown and the green jewel in the city's crown, Stanley Park.
Day 10: Depart Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
No doubt leaving with happy memories of warm Canadian hospitality and glorious glacier fed lakes, your trip will come to an end today. Depart at leisure today and bid a fond Canadian Farewell.
What's Included
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Expert Travel Director and Professional Driver
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver are included in the tour.
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Cherry-picked Hotels
Accommodation in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted, is included.
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Audio Headsets
Audio Headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences.
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Luxury Air-conditioned Coach
Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries.
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City Orientation Tours
City orientation tours are included in the itinerary.
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Choice Experiences
An extensive variety of Choice Experiences is included.
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Hotel Substitutions
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
What's Not Included
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Airfare
International airfare to/from the start/end of your tour is not included.
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Visas
Costs associated with obtaining visas are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
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Optional Experiences
Costs for Optional Experiences are not included in the tour price.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style and comfort with a luxury air-conditioned coach, equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries, ensuring a seamless journey through the Canadian Rockies.
Accommodation
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted, provide comfort and reliability throughout your journey in the Canadian Rockies.
Dining Summary
- 1 Iconic Breakfast (IC)
Essentials
- View stunning hoodoos and waterfalls in this UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Admire soaring mountain peaks, majestic Victoria Glacier and the glistening waters of the lake
- Enjoy a stunning drive down the Icefields Parkway with jaw-dropping vistas at every turn
- Columbia Icefield: Take a ride in a massive Ice Explorer to Athabasca Glacier
- Embark on an introductory sightseeing tour of the city and visit beautiful Butchart Gardens
- See Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park and Prospect Point
- Banff National Park of Canada: Banff is famed for its world class UNESCO Heritage Site and National Park of Canada, with glassy emerald green lakes and dramatic vistas, a taste of which you'll be getting on a sightseeing tour that will take you along Tunnel Mountain Drive, spotting sights such as Cascade Mountain, Mt. Rundle, Bow Falls and the surreal, nature beaten hoodoos rock formations, which have formed their bizarre twisted shapes over years of erosion from water and wind.
- Icefields Parkway: Athabasca Falls may not be the tallest waterfall in the Canadian Rockies but it is one of the most powerful, due to the sheer volume of water flowing into the gorge from the Athabasca River, fed by the massive Columbia Icefield.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour uses a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi available in most countries.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
The tour includes stays at cherry-picked hotels that are all tried and trusted.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Many meals are included in the tour package.
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What kind of experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes city orientation tours, an extensive variety of Choice Experiences, and audio headsets to enhance sightseeing experiences.
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Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, an expert Travel Director and a professional Driver are provided during the tour.
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What optional activities are available during the tour?
Optional activities include helicopter flights in Banff, a Gondola ride and dinner, a boat cruise on Maligne Lake, and a Victoria Whale Watching cruise.
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What is the starting and ending point of the tour?
The tour starts in Calgary and ends in Vancouver (BC).
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What are some of the key attractions visited during the tour?
Key attractions include Banff National Park, the Columbia Icefield, Jasper National Park, Butchart Gardens, and a tour of Vancouver including Gastown, Chinatown, and Stanley Park.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty and joy of taking a guided vacation with Costsaver is that you get to meet, travel and make friends with people from all over the world.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Costsaver is part of The Travel Corporation, which has been in business for over 100 years.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Costsaver is proud to be a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation started in 2008. To date the charity has donated over US$2 million to assist underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism initiatives around the globe.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of costsaver charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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