Accommodation

6 nights in Hotels, 2 nights in , 2 nights in Special Stay

Transport

Banff: How long are the drives on this trip? Canada’s huge. That means you’ll have some long coach journeys along the way. But it also means that you’ll have plenty of time to sit back, relax, soak in the stunning scenery and spend time with your Contiki crew.

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Banff: How much should I budget for this trip? Your Trip Manager will have all the juicy tips on how to budget for your trip. But it’s good to keep in mind that the Canadian Rockies (especially Banff) can be expensive if you’re planning on eating out frequently. Whistler: Snow-topped mountains, aquamarine lakes and the occasional grizzly bear are all familiar sights on this epic road trip. Jasper: Snow-capped peaks and turquoise lakes guaranteed. And you might even spot a grizzly bear or coyote. Mount Robson: It’s a photogenic, snow-capped beauty. And the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Rocky Mountain National Park: Everything you’d expect from a picturesque drive through Canada. Cruise past rolling hills, lush forests, looming snow-dusted mountains and the occasional elk. Jasper: Marvel at the azure waters and enjoy Insta-perfect views of the Rocky Mountains. This is why we travel. Banff: Wrap up warm and see this hunk of ice in all its sparkling glory. Don’t forget to fill a bottle with glacial water. Banff: All year round you’re guaranteed epic views and soul-cleansing mountain air. Banff: Can anything make you feel more alive than turquoise lakes and snow-topped mountains? We think not. Banff: Cameras at the ready, folks! On our first day, we’ll visit Canada’s first ever National Park – known for its colourful lakes and beautiful mountains. Banff: Tunnels that slice through the heart of the Rockies. You don’t need to be a trainspotter to admire this epic piece of engineering. Banff: Looking for wild and rugged landscapes to explore? This action-packed hotspot will tick all the boxes. Vancouver: Fill up your Insta feed with pics of this first nation’s art installation. We love it! Vancouver: Probably one of the most naturally beautiful cities in the world. Vancouver’s got beaches, mountains and rainforest right on its doorstep. Vancouver: This spot is so beautiful it’ll make you want to switch off your phone and just ‘be’ (after taking some pics of course). Jasper National Park of Canada: Insightful chats, informal setting... time to gather round the campfire for a truly unique MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience.

Meals

3 Dinner (D) 5 Breakfast (B) Banff: The official place of all your outdoor adventure dreams. Stop off for lunch surrounded by lakes and waterfalls.

Guide

Expert Trip Manager & Driver Team

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All guests travelling with Contiki through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. For guests travelling with Contiki from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guests’ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.

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Zip Line (CAD $135.00) Experience the next best thing to flying with a thrilling zipline adventure. Take in the exhilarating feeling of soaring through the air with the breathtaking beauty of Cougar Mountain and the scenic coast range. Safely glide high over rushing creeks, val Zipline inc GST (CAD $137.00) Experience the next best thing to flying with a thrilling zipline adventure. Take in the exhilarating feeling of soaring through the air with the breathtaking beauty of Cougar Mountain and the scenic coast range. Safely glide high over rushing creeks, val Canoe Excursion (CAD $66.00) Enjoy the spectacular scenery around Whistler as you embark on an exciting paddle excursion. You will have the opportunity to spend some time on canoes on Alta Lake and on the River of Golden Dreams. Wilderness Biking (CAD $45.00) Pub Crawl (CAD $30.00) Peak 2 Peak Gondola (CAD $36.00) Whistler Mountain’s premier chairlift - the Peak Chair - is an exhilarating open-air chairlift ride to the very top of Whistler Mountain, where you will be treated to tremendous views of ancient glaciers, snowcapped peaks, dormant volcanoes and the beauti Rafting (CAD $95.00) Enjoy a 2 hour white water rafting adventure on the Fraser River. Wetsuits are included to keep you snug as you tackle the rapids. Maligne Lake Cruise (CAD $56.00) Enjoy a tranquil 90 minute boat tour on breathtaking Maligne lake. Your narrated cruise takes you to the rare beauty of Spirit Island for fantastic scenic views. It’s a photographer’s dream. Glacier Skywalk (CAD $32.00) Check out the newest attraction in the Rockies! Immerse yourselfin an awe-inspiring experience & explore the immense powersof nature on a cliff-edge walkway that leads to a glass-flooredobservation platform 918 feet (280 metres) above the Sunwapta Horseback Ride & Steak Fry (CAD $103.00) Come along for a Horseback Ride followed by an Evening Steak Fry! Enjoy a leisurely one hour trail ride to the BBQ site, located near the Sundance Canyon trail. Try your hand at roping, challenge friends to a game of horseshoes or relax in the picnic area Helicopter Flight (CAD $ 183.56) See the most spectacular scenery of the Rockies from the air on an unbelievable helicopter ride. Wagon Ride & Steak Fry (CAD $95.00) Experience a bit of pioneer tradition & head into the back countryon a wagon ride. Your Local Guide will point out stunning spotsbefore feasting on hearty food like steaks, baked beans &potatoes in a traditional open-air cookout. Reach new heights on a gondola ride in Banff (From April 2017) Reach new heights on a gondola ride in Banff (Until April 2017) Dinner Cruise (CAD $60.00) Enjoy a private three-hour cruise with your new friends from tour. Sail around Stanley Park, under the Lions Gate Bridge and English Bay. The views are amazing, the company unbeatable! Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (CAD $35.00) Get a birdseye view - literally! Cross Capilano SuspensionBridge to towering evergreens, cedar-scented rainforest air & theTreetops Adventure - 7 suspended footbridges offering views 100feet above the forest floor. Then check out the new Cliffwalk w Fly over Canada An amazing virtual flight ride in which you will “take off” intoa huge domed screen to enjoy a breathtaking flight acrossCanada’s most spectacular sights. The motion seating & specialeffects will make you feel as if you truly are flying! The complet

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Day 1 Day 1: Vancouver To Whistler
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Vancouver To Whistler

Welcome to the Pacific Coast and the start of your trip! Not many cities can claim fusing big-city living with the great outdoors, but with its skyscrapers, beaches, forests and mountains, Vancouver has somehow nailed that perfect mix. We’ll cruise along the glorious clifftop Sea to Sky Highway in search of Whistler. How’s that fresh mountain air? The rugged, handsome landscapes of Whistler are gorgeous all year long, from the ancient mountain peaks to the alpine hiking trails. Dinner’s on us tonight – make sure you rest up, because adventure is on the cards all day tomorrow.
Day 2 Day 2: Whistler
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Whistler

Come winter, Whistler may be a haven for snowbunnies, but when the weather is warm, it’s activity central. Test your Popeye strength by canoeing along the River of Golden Dreams, zipline over churning rivers or take a hike through scenery that puts most postcards to shame. If you’re feeling lazy, take a gondola or a chairlift to the mountain tops, but don’t forget to explore the village itself – you’ll melt at its cuteness.
Day 3 Day 3: Whistler To Sun Peaks
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Whistler To Sun Peaks

We’re headed out of Whistler to the second largest ski area in Canada, Sun Peaks. Along the way we’ll enjoy a scenic drive through the Lillooet Mountain Range, admiring the various reservoirs and lakes that sparkle in the sun. And before that, you have the chance to take a gondola ride between two peaks to soak up those glorious panoramas!Welcome to Sun Peaks! This elegant little village will be our home for the night.
Day 4 Day 4: Sun Peaks To Jasper Via Mount Robson
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Sun Peaks To Jasper Via Mount Robson

Well rested, we’ll take in some incredible scenes on our drive this morning, and you might even see the highest point in the Rockies if weather permits. Eating outdoors is essential in these parts, so feel free to grab some lunch and dine against a beautiful backdrop. And then the outdoors is yours to explore. Want to take the adrenaline levels up a notch? Get involved with our optional white-water rafting experience on the Fraser River. There’s nothing like a rafting adventure to confirm that there is no ’I’ in team. Jasper will be your home for the next two nights – convenient really, considering it’s the perfect base to explore the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies.
Day 5 Day 5: Jasper
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Jasper

Rise ’n’ shine - it’s time to get out there with an easy hike though Maligne Canyon. Towering limestone walls will watch over us as we take in the scene, making our way across bridges to the thrilling soundtrack of rushing water. Nature goals achieved, we’ll jump on the coach and head to Maligne Lake, famous for the azure colour of its water, and today we’ll show you why. Drink in the beauty of the surrounding snow-capped mountains from the shore, or take an optional cruise out to iconic Spirit Island, the most photographed image in the Rockies - we’ll bet you know the one. A truly special experience awaits us tonight – we’ll be joined by the Warrior Women for a fireside chat.
Day 6 Day 6: Jasper To Banff
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Jasper To Banff

On our way to Banff today, you’ll be glued to the windows as we pass the waterfalls, lakes, meadows, glaciers and towering mountains that make up the Columbia Icefield Parkway. Take a walk to the Athabasca Falls, wheel across the Athabasca Glacier on the Ice Explorer, and cure that cotton-mouth with a drink of pure H2O – just be careful not to stick your tongue to the ice... Peyto Lake and Lake Louise (you’re sure to have seen these on Instagram) are the perfect place to snap your next profile pic, and make sure those eyes stay peeled for wildlife. We’ll roll into Banff – the unofficial capital of the Canadian Rockies. You’re in cowboy country now, and who are we to buck tradition? Saddle up for a round of drinks before dinner and check into your chalet.
Day 7 Day 7: Banff
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Banff

Today kicks off with Canada’s ultimate mountain experience. Standing on the suspension bridges of Mt Norquay Via Ferrata, you’ll feel alive, emotional and a little dizzy all at once. There’s loads more on the menu today in Banff: take a heli-tour of the high country or choose to explore on horseback.
Day 8 Day 8: Banff To Vernon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Banff To Vernon

Marvel at the change of scenery today as we cut through three national parks on our way to Vernon. First up is Yoho National Park with its valley of waterfalls and meadows, and home to the amazing engineering feat - the Spiral Train Tunnel. Next up is Glacier National Park, which boasts over 400 (wait for it) glaciers (surprise) and Rogers Pass. Lastly we’ll drive through scenic Mt. Revelstoke National Park. After cramming three national parks into one day, you deserve a hearty meal in Vernon. There’s plenty of traditional pubs in town, and they’ll be able to help you out on the beverage front as well.
Day 9 Day 9: Vernon To Vancouver
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Vernon To Vancouver

We’re sure you’ll agree that meandering through Canada’s wine country – the famed Okanagan Valley - is a great way to kill time on the drive back to Vancouver. It’s time to see everything of this magical metropolis that you missed the first time around, we’ll treat you to a whirlwind tour of the historic sites. Vancouver’s downtown is world class, and its locals take immense pride in its multiculturalism. Stop for pics at the city’s nine Totem Poles - these colourful carved sculptures stand tall in Stanley Park and are a must-see sight that were gifted to Vancouver City. Get out there and get local, do some boutique shopping or even rent a bike and explore the city on wheels.
Day 10 Day 10: Vancouver
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Vancouver

A hidden grassroots art scene, eating adventures in abundance, and a pretty seaport setting - your free day in Vancouver will not be short of magic. If the galleries and cute cafes get old, roam one of the city’s many parks or gardens or find a spot to take in the surrounding mountain vistas. Top off the day with a dinner cruise and your Vancouver experience is whole and complete.
Day 11 Day 11: End Vancouver
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: End Vancouver

All good things must come to an end, and so does our alpine adventure this morning. We wish you all a fond salute and bon voyage. We hope we’ll be seeing you again soon.

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Canada And The Rockies (11 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Canada And The Rockies (11 Days)

Day 1: Vancouver To Whistler

Day 2: Whistler

Day 3: Whistler To Sun Peaks

Day 4: Sun Peaks To Jasper Via Mount Robson

Day 5: Jasper

Day 6: Jasper To Banff

Day 7: Banff

Day 8: Banff To Vernon

Day 9: Vernon To Vancouver

Day 10: Vancouver

Day 11: End Vancouver

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