Day 1 Calgary to Banff (115 km / 72 ml )
Upon arrival into Calgary, pick up your rental car and begin your Rockies
adventure. Take the short (2-hour) drive from Calgary to Banff on either
the Trans-Canada Highway or the more scenic 1A Highway. Once in Banff
proceed to your selected hotel to check in and the remainder of the day
is yours to explore at your own leisure.
Day 2 Banff Exploring (Banff Gondola)
A full day to explore Banff and area. In town you’ll find lots of excitement
shopping, cafés, nightlife, museums. Check out the
Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Banff Gondola (included)
where you will see a panoramic view of the BowValley, and
then take a dip in the hot mineral pools at the Upper Hot Springs.
Day 3 Banff to Lake Louise (62 km/38 mi)
This morning, ride to the top of SulphurMountain on the Banff Gondola,
and enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree view (Gondola Ride Included) Later
this afternoon, drive along the Bow Valley Parkway, and enjoy a short nature
walk at JohnstonCanyon. Continue on to the “Jewel of the Rockies,”
Lake Louise, for your overnight accommodation.
Day 4 Lake Louise to Jasper (208 km/129 mi)
Today, travel through the spine of the Canadian Rockies along the amazing
Icefield Parkway. You’re sure to be enthralled by the scenery, wildlife,
incredible blue lakes and sparkling waterfalls en route (Please note:
Mountain lakes in this region will be frozen through to mid June). A stop
at PeytoLake along the way is a must. Don’t miss the Columbia Icefield
for a ride onto the Athabasca Glacier on board an Ice Explorer (included)
before continuing your journey to Jasper.
Day 5 Jasper Exploring
Explore this charming mountain village close to many terrific scenic highlights.
Take a tram ride up Whistlers mountain, or visit MaligneLake, one
of the most photographed lakes in the world, and enjoy a 90 minute
cruise heading toward the south end of this postcard setting (Maligne
Lake cruise not included). You will marvel at the magnificent shoreline
with dense forest and glacial peaks rising abruptly from the water’s edge.
Stopping at SpiritIsland, you will have the opportunity to take your own
version of the world famous photograph of the lake.
Day 6 Jasper to Sun Peaks (444 km/277 mi)
Leaving JasperNational Park, travel the ‘Yellowhead’ route past the
sprawling grandeur of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian
Rockies. Beyond Mount RobsonProvincialPark, the highway follows the
Thompson River through the snowy peaks of the Monashee and Caribou
Mountains to the resort village of Sun Peaks where you will enjoy a night’s
stay.
Day 7 SunPeaks to Vancouver (326 km/203 mi)
Begin the day travelling along LoganLake route to the gold rush town
of Cache Creek, where you stop to visit the historic Hat Creek Ranch (included),
which literally takes you back to the days of the gold rush. Continue
the journey south to Lillooet, known as the land of the Gold Rush
Trail and was ‘Mile Zero’ of the Old Caribou Wagon Road during the Gold
Rush Years. Now the area is home to the largest Canadian producers of
the medicinal plant, Ginseng. Departing Lillooet travel the DuffeyLake
Road to Whistler. On the upper elevations of the Duffey Lake Road enjoy
breath-taking views of Joffee Glacier and snow capped MountCurrie that
rises to a height of 2,596 meters (8,518 feet). Continue on through the
mountain village of Whistler and along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway to
Vancouver. Highlights along the way include the cascading ShannonFalls
and the Stawamus Chief Rock where climbers from all over the globe migrate
to climb the granite cliffs.
Features:
• Accommodation including provincial taxes for 6 nights
• Admission to either BanffUpper Hot Springs or Miette Hot Springs
Jasper
• Admission to Hat Creek Ranch
• Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier.
• SulphurMountain Gondola
• Exclusive travel documentation package including personalized maps,
itinerary and driving directions
Hotel Information
Moderate Grade
* SunPeaks Resort - Coast Sundance Lodge (Standard Room)
* Jasper - Lobstick Lodge (Standard Room)
* Lake Louise - Lake Louise Inn (Superior Queen Room)
* Banff - Spruce Grove Inn (Standard Room)
Superior Grade
* SunPeaks Resort - DeltaSunPeaks (Delta Room)
* Jasper - Sawridge Inn (Standard Room)
* Lake Louise - Deer Lodge (Heritage Room)
* Banff - Banff Caribou Lodge (Standard Room)
Deluxe Grade
* SunPeaks Resort - DeltaSunPeaks (Delta Room)
* Jasper - FairmontJasperPark Lodge (Fairmont Room)
* Lake Louise - FairmontChateauLake Louise (Fairmont Room)
* Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (Fairmont Room)
Not included:
• Rental Car
• Road Tolls
• National Park Entrance Fees
Land Tour list
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