Canada & The Rockies

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Chill out & challenge yourself in Canada's dynamic duo of provinces: Alberta & British Columbia. The diverse physical beauty from Vancouver to Whistler to Banff features the greatest of the great outdoors. Take a hike or ride a bike along the many scenic, wildlife-laced trails. Better yet, we'll put you on a gondola, horseback, helicopter, or whatever...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Visit the city Vancouver
    • Enjoy Gondola ride in Whistler/Blackcomb Mountain and Sulphur Mountain
    • Visit to Mt. Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies
    • Enjoy the beauty of Jasper.
    • Explore the wildlife view in Banff National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park, Glacier National Park and Yoho National Park

What's this trip about?

    Chill out & challenge yourself in Canada's dynamic duo of provinces: Alberta & British Columbia. The diverse physical beauty from Vancouver to Whistler to Banff features the greatest of the great outdoors. Take a hike or ride a bike along the many scenic, wildlife-laced trails. Better yet, we'll put you on a gondola, horseback, helicopter, or whatever improves your views point for the endless, to-die-for photo opportunities.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityVancouver
End CityVancouver

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Sailing

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada

Attractions

  • Banff National Park
  • Glacier National Park
  • Lake Louise
  • Vancouver

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding & Equestrian
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Whitewater rafting
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Winetasting

Trip includes

    • Accommodation 10 nights accommodation: 2 nights in a Rocky Mountain chalet & 8 nights in twin-share hotels
    • An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team
    • Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging Team An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team Food 10 meals: 5 breakfasts & 5 dinners Inclusions 1 World Heritage Site visited

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Day 1: Vancouver To Whistler

Meals: Dinner

Meet your Contiki crew and new friends in Vancouver where we'll set off on a sightseeing tour of the city. Then we are off to Whistler, home to the 2010 Winter Olympics, via the Scenic Sea to Sky Highway. We arrive in Whistler this afternoon where you'll have time to browse the shops of Whistler Village before your included dinner.

Day 2: Whistler

Meals: Breakfast

Today is yours to enjoy this beautiful mountain resort. Perhaps you'll want join us in an exciting Peddle and Paddle trip (optional), challenge yourself to the Ziplines or do some hiking on one of Whistler's trails. This afternoon you'll have an opportunity to take a scenic gondola ride to the top of Whistler/Blackcomb Mountain.

Day 3: Whistler To Kamloops

Meals: Dinner

We have the morning free in Whistler where you will have the opportunity to browse the shops and cafes of Whistler village. After lunch we travel further into British Columbia, through the Lillooet Mountain Range towards our night stop in Kamloops.

Day 4: Kamloops To Jasper

Meals: Breakfast

Get ready Rockies, here we come! Today we will drive into the spectacular Rocky Mountains, via the scenic Yellowhead highway. En route, we will stop to view Mt. Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies, as well as drive past Moose Lake. You also have a chance to go white water rafting today! (Optional/seasonal)

Day 5: Jasper

Meals: Dinner

Be sure to keep your camera ready for wildlife shots on the short drive to Maligne Lake this morning, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy the amazing scenery. We'll also visit Maligne Canyon, the deepest and longest limestone canyon in th...

Day 6: Jasper To Banff

Meals: Dinner

The Wonder Road ... It's non-stop beauty today as we travel the famous Icefields Parkway, considered one of the most scenic highways in the world. The highlight will be the ride aboard the specially designed "Ice Explorer" on the Athabasca Glacier...

Day 7: Banff

Meals: Breakfast

We have two days free to enjoy everything that Banff National Park has to offer. You're able to sightsee, hike, shop, or just relax in the beautiful town of Banff. Why not take the optional gondola ride to Sulphur Mountain where spectacular vie...

Day 8: Banff To Vernon

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Bye Bye Rockies! We bid farewell to the Rockies today as we drive through three national parks in a single day. Yoho, Glacier and Mt. Revelstoke National Parks all await us as we make our way back into British Columbia. Tonight we stay in the Okanagan Valley - Canada's fruit basket, full of orchards, farmlands and vineyards.

Day 9: Vernon To Vancouver

Hello Big City! Today we travel via the Coquihalla and Transcanada highways enroute to the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver with time to explore the city this afternoon. Tonight, join us for an optional dinner cruise around Vancouver's beautiful harbour.

Day: 10  Vancouver

Meals: Breakfast

Feel the young vibe of this city while exploring its hip shops & cafes. Later, enjoy a dinner cruise around the harbor & head out for a night on the town!

Day11: Depart Vancouver

Today its time to say a final farewell as your tour ends this morning.

 

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Last Updated: 0/18/2022

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Cancellation policy

Upon cancellation you will be liable to pay a fee to cover the estimate of cost and expenses incurred by us in the terms of the schedule set out hereunder. This is expressed as a percentage of the holiday price and is calculated as follows:

If Period of Notice is more than 45 days notice, then the Cancellation Fee is Deposit is forfeited

If Period of Notice is 45-22 days, then the Cancellation Fee is 25% of trip fare

If Period of Notice is 21-8 days, then the Cancellation Fee is 50% of trip fare

If Period of Notice is 7-1 days, then the Cancellation Fee is 75% of trip fare

If Period of Notice is Day of departure, then the Cancellation Fee is 100% of trip fare

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Meals Included

10 meals: 5 Breakfasts & 5 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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ME Time optionals will take your trip to a whole new level with unforgettable experiences unique to the places you visit. See more, do more, live more & go home completely regret-free. Costs for these aren’t included in your tour cost & are payable to your Trip Manager in local currency.

  • Zipline inc GST - CAD $137.00
  • Peak 2 Peak Adventure (peak summer) - CAD $50.00
  • Canoe Excursion - CAD $66.00
  • Wilderness Biking - CAD $45.00
  • Pub Crawl - CAD $30.00
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