Western Journey

Duration: 8 days and 7 nights Tour Type: Canada Escorted Coach Tours Tour Activity: Nature and Landscapes Tour Region: Canada

The Western Journey tour tour begins and ends as follows:

Duration 8 Days - from Calgary to Vancouver
Duration 7 Days - from Calgary (Day 1) to Vancouver (Day 7)

Journeying from sky to sea you will travel through craggy Rocky Mountain passes and tour Pacific coastlines with stunning vistas of fjords and glacial valleys. Marvel at sparkling glaciers, plunging canyons and fierce rivers. You will explore the wild paths of fur traders, gold prospectors, cowboys and the mounted officers that policed them. Search for elk, mountain goats, bears and whales. Experience the romance and hospitality of the West in charming mountain resorts, prairie frontier towns and sophisticated port cities. Urban excitement and breathtaking natural wonders combine to make western Canada an unforgettable discovery.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Calgary

Arrive at Calgary’s International Airport and transfer independently to your downtown hotel. After an individual check-in, the remainder of the day is free to explore the streets of this dynamic city, famous for its annual Stampede. The tour director will contact you in the late afternoon. Overnight in Calgary.

Day 2

Calgary to Banff National Park / Canmore

This morning we set out to meet fellow travellers at breakfast before we tour the sights of Calgary. We admire such modern and historic landmarks as the Calgary Tower, Fort Calgary and the skyscrapers of the commercial district. Leaving Calgary behind we set our sights on the Rocky Mountains, which can already be seen, far off in the distance. Experience the majesty of the mountains as we first travel through the foothills and then enter Banff National Park. We tour the region around Banff amidst snow-capped peaks, sparkling glaciers and emerald green lakes and see landmark Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls and Tunnel Mountain. Overnight in Canmore. Canadian breakfast included.

Day 3

Canmore / Banff National Park

The entire day is at leisure to tour Banff and browse through the many boutiques and specialty shops along Banff Avenue. An optional full-day tour is offered to the Columbia Icefield. The tour starts with a visit to the turquoise waters and spectacular glacier of Lake Louise, the jewel of the Rockies. From the unsurpassed beauty of Lake Louise we enter rugged wilderness as we travel up the world famous Icefields Parkway. At the spectacular Columbia Icefield we board a Ice Explorer that will take us onto the surface of the ancient Athabasca Glacier. We return to Banff late in the afternoon. Overnight in Canmore. Continental breakfast included.

Day 4

Canmore to Kamloops

Our drive today is on the famed Trans-Canada Highway, following a route charted by the railroad engineers and fur traders of the mid 1800s. We continue our tour of the Canadian parks system as we cross the jagged Kicking Horse Pass into British Columbia’s Yoho National Park. From the highway, we are treated to a dazzling display of vast icefields, deep canyons, dense forests and glacier-fed streams. One awe-inspiring landscape follows another en route to Glacier National Park. We continue through the Monashee and Selkirk mountain ranges to the rugged interior town of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. Continental breakfast included.

Day 5

Kamloops to Whistler

We can expect a day of dramatic scenery changes when we drive through the ranch lands and head for the coastal mountains. An optional Floatplane Sightseeing Tour over Garibaldi Park gives you an inspiring view of a natural preserve of volcanic peaks, alpine lakes and meadows. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Whistler. Continental breakfast included.

Day 6

Whistler to Vancouver

We drive south along the spectacular Sea-to-Sky Highway through a dramatic landscape of jagged fjords and glaciated mountain peaks. We leave the countryside behind and explore the metropolis of Vancouver on a sightseeing tour. Highlights include Stanley Park, Prospect Point, English Bay, historic Gastown, bustling Chinatown and much more. The afternoon is free to discover more of this coastal gem. Overnight in Vancouver. Continental breakfast included

Day 7*

Vancouver

The Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains form the backdrop to your day at leisure in Vancouver. You might want to do some shopping down on Robson Street, relax in Vancouver’s playground Stanley Park or stroll through the markets of Granville Island. If you prefer to explore the outdoors, take a gondola ride to the summit of Grouse Mountain. You can also go on an optional full-day tour to Victoria, the charming provincial capital that is proud of her maritime heritage. See the beautiful 19th century landmarks and enjoy its lively atmosphere. Before taking the ferry back to Vancouver, you will visit Butchart Gardens, one of the world’s great floral displays set in a reclaimed stone quarry. Overnight in Vancouver. Canadian breakfast included.
*7-day programme ends. Individual transfer to Vancouver’s International Airport in time to check in for your return flight. Canadian breakfast included

Day 8

End of Tour

The time has come for some last minute shopping and to say farewell to Canada. Individual transfer to Vancouver’s International Airport in time to check in for your return flight. Canadian breakfast included.

Prices, Dates, Hotels & Conditions

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DEPARTURES 2024	PRICE FROM (8 DAYS)	PRICE FROM (7 DAYS)
MAY 18	2100	1865
JUNE 1, 15	2100	1865
JULY 6, 20	2100	1865
AUG 3, 24, 31	2100	1865
SEP 7, 14	2100	1865

YOUR ESCORTED MOTORCOACH TOUR INCLUDES
- Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout
- Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach with onboard restroom facilities
- Hotel accommodations as specified or similar
- Sightseeing as specified
- Hotel taxes; service charges; and baggage (one suitcase per person)

SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS
- Banff sightseeing tour
- Calgary sightseeing tour
- Vancouver sightseeing tour

DINING HIGHLIGHTS
- 7 breakfasts (6 breakfasts on 7-day programme)

NIGHT	CITY	HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
1	Calgary	Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown
2-3	Banff National Park/ Canmore	Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre or Pocaterra Resort & Spa
4	Kamloops	Ramada Kamloops or Quality Inn Kamloops
5	Whistler	Whistler Village Inn & Suites or The Listel Hotel or Aava Whistler
6-7	Vancouver	Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre or Sandman Suite on Davie

PRE & POST HOTELS
PRE: Calgary, Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown
POST: Vancouver, Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Banff - Columbia Icefields Excursion including Ice Explorer ride
- Whistler Floatplane Sightseeing Tours - Spectacular Glacier Tour
- Whistler Floatplane Sightseeing Tours - Ultimate Glacier Tour
- Vancouver - Victoria Excursion including coach/ferry transfers and visit to Butchart Gardens

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