Accommodation
Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown Grand Pacific Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa Sun Peaks Lodge Banff Park Lodge Forest Park Hotel South Thompson Inn & Conference Center Pinnacle Harbourfront
Hygieneprotocol
All guests travelling with Trafalgar 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. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโs responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.
Guide
An expert Travel Director and separate driver
Others
Jasper: Learn about the local flora through the lens of the Indigenous Peoples and how to make curated drink bitters utilizing the foraged ingredients as you enjoy storytelling and drumming during dinner. Vancouver Island: Taste local cider at a familly-owned ciderhouse before continuing to Victoria. Banff National Park of Canada: Meet a retired Canadian Mountie and hear exciting and colorful stories of their rich history and traditions. Vancouver: Vancouverโs historic neighborhoods spring to life on a tour with your Travel Director. Savor the smells of freshly steamed Siopao in Chinatown and admire the Victorian facades, cobblestone streets and charming lighting of Gastown as you make your way to the leafy sanctuary of Stanley Park. Victoria: Victoria. A waterfront city of historic sites known for its gardens and British influence. View the Parliament Buildings erected in 1897 with beautiful gardens. Then explore on your own, strolling along the Inner Harbor where you will have the chance to watch street buskers perform or venturing to Victoriaโs unique shopping areas in Market Square. Victoria: Buchart Gardensโ lush and expansive garden is a must-see oasis which has been growing in Victoria, BC for over 100 years. With over a million visitors per year, you will love this morningโs visit to the gardens before opening hours. Starting with a breakfast on the grounds, you will get to explore the 55-acre garden rich with ever-changing colors and blooms before the crowds arrive. Chemainus: Enjoy looking upon the Murals of Chemainus that started in 1981 and is now the worldโs leading community driven art experience. Squamish: Enjoy a drive along the 300 kilometers long Sea to Sky Highway and bask in the variety of landscapes on offer. Squamish: Enjoy a ride on the Sea to Sky Gondola and bask in the stunning views of the coastal mountains and panoramic views. Sun Peaks: Spend some time seeing Seton Lake and the beautiful snow capped mountains surrounding it. Sun Peaks: Take a drive through the Glacier National Park of Canada and enjoy the landscape of mountains along the way. Sun Peaks: Drive through Yoho National Park and marvel over the spectacular landscape of massive ice fields and mountain peaks. Sun Peaks: Enjoy a visit to Golden Skybridge and take in the views of the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges as well as the tumbling waterfall. Banff: Uncover how Banff is in a league of its own. Stroll through the downtown lined with historic buildings as majestic mountains stand tall in the distance. This is your chance to visit the iconic sites and the local spots on a guided tour around town. Stop at Bow Falls for great sightseeing opportunities of the river and the falls. At Surprise Corner, named for its spectacular, surprising views from Buffalo Street, capture a photo of another unique vantage point. Lake Louise: Get ready for a showstopper. Walk down a forest path before coming up upon the unreal turquoise color of Lake Louise popping through the trees for the first time. After this stunning first-time glance, admire the turquoise waters of Lake Louise and the Victoria Glacier with its scenic mountain backdrop. Be amazed by the glacier-fed waters fringed by high peaks, deep forests and overlooked by Victoria Glacier and palatial hotel. Columbia Icefield: Gear up for a Columbia Icefield Adventure. Board a massive, specially designed โIce Explorerโ to view one of the largest non-polar ice fields in the world, the Athabasca Glacier. Stop at the best spot to walk on, feel and drink from the Glacier. What better way to appreciate this natural wonder? Youโll even enhance your visit learning about the Columbia Icefield, how the glacier has changed and the thrill of driving up the moraine deposits to reach the glacier. Icefields Parkway: Unlock the Canadian Rockiesโ pristine wilderness on one of the most scenic drives in North America โ the Icefield Parkway. This stretch of double-lane highway from Jasper to Lake Louise winds along the Continental Divide through rocky mountain peaks, rock spires, waterfalls, icefields, valleys and more than 100 ancient glaciers. Snap a pic at a viewpoint to capture the beauty. Jasper: Maligne Canyon promises natural wonders from mosses and lichens on the canyon walls to ice caves, fossils and frozen waterfalls. On this guided walk, admire this incredible natural landmark as you cross bridges built across various points of the canyon. As the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park, you pass incredible sights including a spectacular waterfall that makes for a great photo opp. Maligne Lake: See how Maligne Lake is in a league of its own on a scenic cruise. Discover world-famous Spirit Island and get great photo opportunities with beautiful views of the mountains, its three glaciers and Spirit Island - significant to the Indigenous Stoney Nation. Learn about the geology, wildlife and history of this spectacular alpine destination and how, because visitors cannot walk on the island, it remains an enclave of evergreens. And since you can only see Spirit Island from a cruise, youโll love being one of the few who get to see it. Squamish Lilโwat Cultural Centre: Enjoy an insightful visit at the Squamish Lilโwat Cultural Center. Learn about the First Nations cultures as you delve into the history of the region. Explore Columbia Icefield Adventure, Have a chat with a local retired Canadian Mountie and learn about their rich history and traditions. Discover Vancouver, Victoria Visit Butchart Gardens, Kamloops, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, local Vancouver Island Ciderhouse, Sea-to-Sky Gondola, Maligne Canyon, Mount Robson Visitor Center, Golden Skybridge View Seton Lake, Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Athabasca Falls, Murals of Chemainus, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, Mount Robson, Stanley Park Totem Poles Cruise across Maligne Lake to Spirit Island See Glacier National Park of Canada, Yoho National Park, Section Lake Victoria: Located in Victoria, British Columbiaโs picturesque Inner Harbor, the Hotel Grand Pacific brings you spectacular views of the harbor and easy access to sightseeing in Victoria. Stroll along the Inner Harbor or join a yoga class at the hotelโs on-site athletic club. Youโll also feel good knowing that the Hotel Grand Pacific is helping replenish vital ecosystems by partnering with Veritree to plant two trees for every night you stay and decline a stayover room clean.
Meals
4 Dinner (D) 12 Breakfast (B) 3 Lunch (L)
Transport
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Not included:
Flights
Flights are not included.
Insurance
Insurance is not included.
Others
Other activities and services are not included.
Optional
AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 *Victoria Whale Watching Excursion Board your vessel to enjoy a three-hour whale-watching expedition in the waters off Victoria. While it canโt be guaranteed in advance which of the abundant marine wildlife youโll see on your journey, chances are youโll also spot magnificent bald eagles, porpoises or seals. Spring and summer are the best times of the year to see a number of different species of whales including Biggโs killer whales (orca), humpback whales, South Resident orca, Minke, and gray whales. Approx. duration: 3 hours. Adult Price: $138.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 Peak 2 Peak Gondola From our ancient, volcanic peaks with their 360 degree views, to our vibrant and sophisticated village with its incredible vibe, Whistler Blackcomb has summer covered from top to bottom. Travel across BCโs rooftop on the world record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. Approx. duration: 1 hour. Adult Price: $73.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 Royal Canadian Helicopter Tour (weather dependent)* This journey will only enhance the Three Sisters Peaks Tour by exploring the Goat and Sundance Ranges of the Rocky Mountains. You will see mountain peaks, alpine meadows, waterfalls and untouched glacier lakes. Perhaps even a glimpse of some wildlife. Itโs an extraordinary adventure not to be missed. Approx. duration: 20-25 minutes. Adult Price: $289.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 Mt. Assiniboine Helicopter Tour (weather dependent)* You are in for something special as you are transported to Mount Assiniboine - "the Matterhorn" of the Canadian Rockies. Our most popular adventure has all the fantastic scenery of the previous tours plus a fly by over top of the glacier. This photogenic peak rises majestically to 3,611meters (11,870 feet) along the Great Divide. The Gloria and Assiniboine Glaciers will astound you. This is an experience you will never forget! Approx. duration: 30 minutes. Adult Price: $347.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 *Three Sisters Peaks Helicopter Tour (weather dependent) The most action packed twelve minutes of your life. Get up close and personal with the world famous Three Sisters Peaks. Reach out and touch them as you whisk by before escaping into the Spray Valley where you will explore the extraordinary hues of the Spray Lakes. Your return flight travels along the Goat Range before following the pristine Bow River back to Canmore. Approx. duration 12 minutes Adult Price: $210.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 Brewster Banff Gondola At the Banff Gondola, youโll see more mountains in a moment than most see in a lifetime! Ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain to experience a birdโs eye view of six mountain ranges of the Canadian Rockies. Begin with an eight-minute journey to the summit in a fully enclosed four-passenger gondola cabin. The views become increasingly spectacular as you climb to an elevation of 7,486 feet ( 2,281 meters) to the Summit Upper Terminal. Witness the breathtaking views in every direction or go to the restaurant area to enjoy the views inside or from its upper deck. You can also take the Banff Skywalk for a short self-guided interpretive walkway along the summit ridge leading to the Cosmic Ray Station National Historic Site of Canada. Subject to weather conditions. Approx. duration: 2.5 hours. Adult Price: $70.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 *Jasper Float Trip Join the fun and experience a scenic float trip down the Athabasca River, a designated Canadian Heritage River. A National Park licensed guide will provide commentary on the human and natural history of Jasper while navigating you along the same route used by fur traders over 2 centuries ago. Lifejackets and the specially designed, 7 meter / 25 foot long oar-powered rafts offer a safe and comfortable ride through several small, easy sets of rapids and calm stretches that any first time rafter will enjoy. Donโt worry, the guides do all the rowing; you sit back and enjoy while exploring all the spectacular scenery. There is always a chance of seeing various wildlife including elk, deer, moose, coyotes, wolves, eagles, ospreys, mountain sheep and bears. Tours will operate rain or shine, and a poncho will be provided when required. Approx. duration: 50-90 minutes Adult Price: $86.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 *Jasper Float Trip Join the fun and experience a scenic float trip down the Athabasca River, a designated Canadian Heritage River. A National Park licensed guide will provide commentary on the human and natural history of Jasper while navigating you along the same route used by fur traders over 2 centuries ago. Lifejackets and the specially designed, 7 meter / 25 foot long oar-powered rafts offer a safe and comfortable ride through several small, easy sets of rapids and calm stretches that any first time rafter will enjoy. Donโt worry, the guides do all the rowing; you sit back and enjoy while exploring all the spectacular scenery. There is always a chance of seeing various wildlife including elk, deer, moose, coyotes, wolves, eagles, ospreys, mountain sheep and bears. Tours will operate rain or shine, and a poncho will be provided when required. Approx. duration: 50-90 minutes Adult Price: $86.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
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Itinerary of your trip Iconic Rockies And Western Canada (13 Days, Rocky Mountainee
- Day 1 Day 1: Voyage To Vancouver
Day 1: Voyage To Vancouver
- Day 2 Day 2: Sample Cider On Vancouver Island Dive Into Culture
Day 2: Sample Cider On Vancouver Island Dive Into Culture
- Day 3 Day 3: Explore Butchart Gardens In Victoria
Day 3: Explore Butchart Gardens In Victoria
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Basic
Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.
Age range
Min: 5 / Max: 99
Age range allowed for this experience.
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