Canada Tour – Canadian Rockies

Canadian Rockies

Unravel the treasures of the Canadian Rockies! Beginning in Vancouver, the tour travels inward from the western coast to Whistler, Jasper, Banff and Calgary with exciting encounters with some of the most majestic natural attractions of Canada. Cross the Capilano Suspension Bridge suspended about 230 feet above the Capilano River and climb the Cliffwalk; ride the Peak-to-Peak Gondola at Whistler and enjoy a sneak-peek at the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle on an All-terrain Ice Explorer at the Columbia Ice Field. Fun-filled photo ops at the scenic lakes of the Banff National Park and a ride on the Banff Gondola are added highlights of the Canadian Rockies tour.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Vancouver: Welcome aboard Hi! Tour’s Canadian Rockies Tour

On arrival at Vancouver, Local representative will meet-and-greet you, right outside the baggage hall and assist you to your Hotel for check-in. Surrounded by an ocean backdrop of lush rainforest, snow-capped mountains and fjord, this ‘city of nature’ is one of the most beautiful metropolises in the world! Rest, relax and refresh for your incredible journey ahead! Return to your hotel rooms for overnight stay. Overnight in Vancouver

Day 2

Vancouver

After breakfast, enjoy a splendid Vancouver City Tour that includes visits to attractions such as Canada Place, Robson Street, Public Library, Theatres, Sports Venues, Chinatown and Gastown. Visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, a 27-acre park in a west coast rainforest. Experience the thrill of crossing the 450 Feet long Capilano Suspension Bridge, suspended 230 feet above the Capilano River. Another adrenaline-pumping experience that awaits you here is the latest addition – the CLIFFWALK, a single-direction walkway jutting out of a cliff face above 90 meters above the river – this attraction is worth the trip alone. Shop and snack under the evergreens before continuing on to Stanley Park and Cleveland Dam. Later, explore Granville Island with its public market, shops, eateries and galleries along the water. Return to your hotel in Vancouver for overnight stay. Overnight in Vancouver (Breakfast)

Day 3

Vancouver to Whistler

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed to board the bus for an exciting drive to Whistler via the Lion’s Gate Bridge. Take the road to the 2010 Winter Olympics and begin your journey into the “Sea to Sky” corridor. Enjoy a quick coffee and restroom break along the way to stretch your legs, smell the sea air, grab a cup of coffee and marvel at gorgeous scenery. The road follows the Cheakamus river. From here, it is a slow climb to 600 meters (2000 feet) above sea level and the Whistler Valley. Enjoy an hour here on your own, to explore this mountain ski village. experience a thrilling ride on the Whistler-Blackcomb’s mountain Peak-to-Peak Gondola. This ride boasts of the longest unsupported lift span in the world. Return to your hotel rooms for overnight stay. Overnight in Whistler (Breakfast)

Day 4

Whistler to Kamloops

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed to board the bus for the next leg of the tour to Kamloops. We will arrive in Kamloops by late afternoon. Located in the heart of British Columbia’s interior, surrounded by the fascinating, hillside landscape of Canada’s only semi-arid desert, Kamloops is one of the hubs of the province. The name itself, Kamloops, is derived from a Shuswap Indian word meaning ‘meeting place’, referring to the joining of the North and South Thompson Rivers on which the town is located. Return to your hotel rooms for overnight stay. Overnight in Kamloops (Breakfast)

Day 5

Kamloops to Jasper

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel, say Bonjour to BC and begin your journey into Alberta State. En-route, stop at Mt Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, before arriving into Jasper. Drive through Jasper National Park and see the Maligne Canyon’s narrow gorge and limestone walls, which fall to a fifty-metre drop. Check-in at your hotel Overnight in Jasper (Breakfast)

Day 6

Columbia Icefield Tour

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and enjoy a short trek to Athabasca Falls before proceeding south to the Stutfield Glacier on Mount Kitchener and Tangle Falls in the Sunwapta Valley. At the Columbia Ice-field Centre, we will board a Giant All-terrain Ice Explorer for a chance to see one of the largest accumulations of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle. This massive 325 sq km Ice-field is a true hydrological apex with run offs that feeds into the Arctic, Antarctic and Pacific oceans. Proceed to Banff National Park, where you can enjoy scenic stops at the glacier-fed Peyto Lake and the Crowfoot Glacier. We travel on to Lake Louise – “The Jewel of the Canadian Rockies”. Situated at the base of impressive glacier clad peaks, Lake Louise is a quintessential symbol of the Canadian Mountain scene. Do not forget to capture your memories on camera! We depart for Banff in the early evening. On arrival, check-in at your hotel. Overnight in Banff (Breakfast)

Day 7

Banff to Calgary

After breakfast, we proceed to tour Banff, a town set amongst the towering mountains of Mount Rundle, Mount Sulphur, Mount Tunnel, Mount Cascade and Mount Norquay within the Banff National Park. Visit the classic viewpoint of Surprise Corner along Tunnel Mountain Drive; ride the Banff Gondola (included in tour price) in a four-passenger-car for 8-minutes to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for a 360-degree panorama of the Bow Valley. We depart to CALGARY via Kananaskis-, where you can enjoy a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour for an exquisite bird’s eye-view of the Rockies. On arrival at Calgary, enjoy an orientation tour of the heritage park and the Olympics Park. Later, proceed to hotel for check-in and overnight stay. Overnight in CALGARY (Breakfast)

Day 8

Calgary to Montreal (by Air 4 hrs 15 minutes)

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed to Calgary Airport to board your flight to Montreal – the gem of the St. Lawrence River. On arrival at the Montreal Airport, board the transfer to your hotel for check-in. In the evening shop around in the Shopper’s paradise, which is filled with multi-level malls such as Centre Eaton. Overnight in Montreal (Breakfast)

Day 9

Departure Day

Today is the last day of the tour and the day of departure for your homeland or to the next destination. After breakfast, board the transfer to Calgary International Airport for your flight back home or to the next destination. (Breakfast)

Lodging

Places
Nights
Standard
Superior
Deluxe
Vancouver
2
Best Western Sands Or Similar
Whistler
1
Sumit Lodge & Spa Or Similar
Kamloops
1
Ramada Hotel Or Similar
Jasper
1
The Chateau Jasper Or Similar
Banff
1
Brewster Mountain Lodge Or Similar
Calgary
1
Delta Bow Valley Or Similar

What’s Included

Return economy class Airfare with applicable Airport Taxes

Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis as per selected or similar hotels

All transfers / tours and excursions on SIC basis

Sightseeing as per itinerary on SIC basis

Return Economy class Domestic & International airfare with taxes

7 nights hotel accommodation in deluxe hotels on twin sharing basis

Travel Insurance

07 Breakfasts

Internal VIA Rail Tickets Ottawa to Toronto

All transfers and sightseeing with entrance fees as specified in the itinerary (on SIC basis)

Train Ticket as per the itinerary within Canada

Meet & Greet in Vancouver airport on arrival

Provincial taxes as on 01st Oct 2012

What’s Not Included

Any expenses of personal nature

Tips and porterage

Surcharges as applicable

Any services not mentioned in the inclusions list

Visa Fees

GST as applicable on the date of booking

Any changes before travel date by the government in taxes will be applicable in addition to this