Grand Canadian Rockies 2018

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A classic Western Canada tour includes adventures by rail, floatplane, ferry, Ice Explorer and river raft... plus stays in Vancouver, Victoria, and at three historic Fairmont resorts in Banff and Jasper national parks.

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Flightsee over the Gulf Islands
    • enjoy 2 day rail journey in Tauck's reserved seats in new panorama car to the Canadian Rockies
    • spend 5 nights at resorts in Canadian Rocky Mountain national parks
    • explore the Athabasca Glacier

What's this trip about?

    A classic Western Canada tour includes adventures by rail, floatplane, ferry, Ice Explorer and river raft... plus stays in Vancouver, Victoria, and at three historic Fairmont resorts in Banff and Jasper national parks.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
End CityCalgary, Alberta

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada

Attractions

  • Alberta
  • Banff National Park
  • Calgary
  • Jasper National Park
  • Vancouver

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Floatplane flightseeing excursion over the Gulf Islands from Victoria to Vancouver Accommodations in four acclaimed Fairmont hotels and resorts, from Vancouver to Jasper and Banff national parks An overnight rail journey aboard VIA Rail's newly renovated The Canadian from the beautiful Vancouver coast to Canada's Rocky Mountains - enjoy spectacular mountain scenery from Tauck's reserved seats in VIA Rail's beautiful new panorama car In Victoria, visit The Butchart Gardens - a National Historic Site of Canada boasting stunning floral gardens Docent-led tour of the Bill Reid Gallery in Vancouver, a showcase for contemporary aboriginal art An "Ice Age" adventure at Athabasca Glacier as you ride aboard a specially designed Ice Explorer A day of outdoor summer adventure activities at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Raft trip on the Bow River in Banff National Park Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 20 meals (9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 8 dinners), service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Vancouver
Tour begins at 6:00 PM at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. A transfer is included from Vancouver Int'l Airport to Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. Your hotel is located in the heart of the city not far from Vancouver's lively Gastown. Meet your Tauck Director and travel companions at the welcome reception followed by dinner. MEALS : D LODGING : Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver PORTOFCALL : Vancouver, British Columbia

Day 2 Vancouver highlights and a ferry to Victoria
Home to an active cultural scene and abundant natural resources, Vancouver is a city steeped in pleasures. On a sightseeing tour this morning, enjoy a docent-led tour of the Bill Reid Gallery, a showcase for contemporary Aboriginal art of the Northwest Coast. One of Cana...
Day 3 A day in Victoria featuring The Butchart Gardens
Throughout your stay in Victoria, you'll discover more than a bit of British influence in its double-decker buses, horse-drawn carriages and formal gardens, all surrounded by the rustic beauty of the Pacific coast. Floral beauty excels at The Butchart Gardens, a National...
Day 4 Visit the Royal BC Museum, flightseeing & all aboard "The Canadian"
Morning is free to spend as you wish, perhaps visiting the Royal BC Museum with your Tauck-included tickets. Meet up this afternoon for a short walk from the hotel to board a float plane; enjoy flightseeing over the pristine Gulf Islands en route to Coal Harbour in the c...
Day 5 To Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies by rail
The vistas are nothing short of spectacular from Tauck's reserved seats aboard VIA Rail's beautiful new panorama car aboard The Canadian, as your western Canada tour continues across British Columbia, where towering peaks and glaciers highlight the route. Cross the Conti...
Day 6 A day as you please in Jasper National Park
Spend an entire day enjoying the fun on offer at your wilderness lodge, where activities include whitewater rafting, horseback riding, fishing, hiking, wildlife tours, golf and swimming (some at additional cost). Early evening, a Parks Canada representative shares tales ...
Day 7 Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier and on to Lake Louise
The Icefields Parkway, linking Jasper and Lake Louise, is among North America's most spectacular drives. Travel this roadway today as it winds through snow-domed peaks and past hanging glaciers; keep watch for wandering elk, deer, bighorn sheep or bears. At the Athabasc...
Day 8 Banff National Park... from Lake Louise to Banff
Spend the morning at leisure indulging in the amenities and natural beauty of your Lake Louise resort. This afternoon, enjoy a change of scenery and resorts when you settle into your resort in Banff National Park. It was the discovery by Canadian Pacific Railway workers ...
Day 9 Bow River float trip and a day of resort leisure
Embark on a float trip along the Bow River*, then spend the rest of the day at leisure at your grand hotel, built more than a century ago to resemble a Scottish baronial castle. Or discover the town of Banff as you please. Your resort offers a full range of optional acti...
Day 10 Journey home
Tour ends: Calgary. Tauck travels through the Canadian Rockies to Calgary Airport this morning (approximately 80 miles) for your journey home. Fly home anytime after 12:00 noon. Tauck can arrange additional nights at The Westin Calgary for guests wishing to extend their ...

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Price per day$569
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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