Introduction
On this spectacular tour you will have the opportunity to visit British Columbia’s coastal cities of Vancouver and Victoria and explore Vancouver Island with all of its wonders. You will sail through BC’s fjords from Vancouver Island to Prince Rupert by cruise ferry and experience some of the most beautiful and remote coastal regions in North America.
You will get to drive through some of the hotspots of British Columbia and up into the Canadian Rockies. Glaciers, mountain vistas and pristine lakes - the Rockies are home to it all. You will travel down from the Rockies onto the plains of Alberta and finish your tour in Calgary. This tour really touches all parts of Western Canada.
Itinerary
Day 1 Vancouver
Arrival and independent transfer to downtown Vancouver for 3 nights.
Day 2 Vancouver
Today you will take an included deluxe Vancouver city tour and see Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island and also visit the Lookout Tower.
Day 3 Vancouver
A day at leisure to enjoy activities, shop or relax.
Day 4 Vancouver to Victoria - 70 km
Collect your hire car and take the scenic ferry to Victoria (pay locally). A visit to the remarkable Butchart Gardens is included. Stay in Victoria for 2 nights.
Day 5 Victoria
Included is a visit to the Royal BC museum - spend the rest of the day exploring at your leisure.
Day 6 Victoria to Tofino - 321 km
You could visit the Chemainus murals or Cathedral Grove rain forest as you drive to Tofino for 2 nights.
Day 7 Tofino
Included in your itinerary today is a thrilling Zodiac boat ride in search of whales or bears.
Day 8 Tofino to Port Hardy - 504 km
Drive the east coast of Vancouver Island to Port Hardy for 1 night.
Day 9 Inside Passage
Cruise the spectacular Inside Passage through coastal fjords to Prince Rupert for 1 night.
Day 10 Prince Rupert to Smithers - 347 km
Drive the Skeena Corridor and spend 1 night at Smithers.
Day 11 Smithers to Quesnel - 488 km
Drive through the BC interior to the gold panning town of Quesnel for 1 night.
Day 12 Quesnel to Kelowna - 550 km
Drive among the orchards, vineyards and lakes of the region and spend 2 nights at Kelowna.
Day 13 Kelowna
A free day to relax or explore this attractive area.
Day 14 Kelowna to Jasper - 590 km
See the Rocky Mountains en route to Jasper for 2 nights.
Day 15 Jasper
Explore Jasper’s many sights, or try nature viewing or white water rafting.
Day 16 Jasper to Lake Louise - 235 km
Take the spectacular Icefield’s Parkway to Lake Louise for 1 night at the luxurious Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. On the way you could ride the ‘Icefield Explorer’ onto the glacier.
Day 17 Lake Louise to Banff - 60 km
Drive south to beautiful Banff for 2 nights
Day 18 Banff
A number of admissions are included for your time in Banff - the Whyte Museum of the Rockies, Banff Park Museum, and the Cave and Basin heritage site.
Day 19 Banff to Calgary - 136 km
After a short drive to Calgary, you have freet ime to explore this rodeo city. Overnight Calgary.
Day 20 End of Tour
Take a last look around Calgary before returning to Calgary International Airport.
Departures: May 4-30 & August: Even days; June, July & September: Odd days
