Panoramic Canadian Rockies

Panoramic Canadian Rockies

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$3135

$2570

Panoramic Canadian Rockies

12 Days Starting and ending in Vancouver, Canada

Visiting: Vancouver, Whistler, Victoria, Kamloops, Jasper National Park, Banff, Vernon

Tour operator:

Costsaver

Tour code:

SPCRZ1M20

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English
From: $3135 $2570 Operator discount: -$566 -18%

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the Panoramic Canadian Rockies, where breathtaking landscapes and cultural experiences await. Begin your journey in vibrant Vancouver, exploring historic Gastown, Stanley Park, and Chinatown. Travel along the iconic Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler, and enjoy free time for thrilling activities like bear viewing and zip lining. Discover the rich First Nations culture at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre before heading to Victoria to explore the stunning Butchart Gardens. Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Jasper and Banff National Parks, with opportunities to ride an Ice Explorer on Athabasca Glacier and admire Lake Louise. Conclude your journey with a scenic drive through the Okanagan Valley, indulging in a wine tasting at Larch Hills Winery. Travel in comfort aboard a luxury coach, staying in carefully selected hotels, and enjoy the expertise of a professional Travel Director and Driver throughout this remarkable tour.

Highlights

  • Explore Gastown, Stanley Park, and Chinatown in Vancouver.

  • Take a ride in a massive Ice Explorer to Athabasca Glacier.

  • Admire the majestic mountains and Victoria Glacier.

  • Visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens.

  • Enjoy a guided tour and tasting at Larch Hills Winery.

  • Travel along the iconic Sea-to-Sky Highway, one of the world’s most scenic drives.

  • Visit the seaside community of Chemainus and explore their outdoor murals and sculptures.

  • Enjoy a scenic drive through Yoho, Glacier, and Mount Revelstoke National Parks.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive Vancouver

Location: Vancouver

Accommodation: Accent Inns Vancouver Airport

Accommodation Name: Accent Inns Vancouver Airport

Welcome to outdoorsy, nature-loving Vancouver! Also known as one of the world’s most culturally rich cities, Vancouver is the kind of place where you can ski in the morning, swim in the ocean by early afternoon and indulge in the city’s diverse culinary scene in the evening. After settling in to your hotel, you’ll meet your Travel Director this afternoon.

Day 2: Vancouver – Whistler

Location: Whistler

Accommodation: The Crystal Lodge

Accommodation Name: The Crystal Lodge

This morning’s sightseeing tour of Vancouver puts you right in the heart of city's oldest neighbourhood, Gastown, which was designated a National Historic Site in 2009. You'll also visit buzzy Chinatown and admire the famous collection of totem poles at Stanley Park before travelling along the awe-inspiring Sea-to-Sky Highway. This scenic drive showcases jagged mountain peaks and cascading waterfalls to your right and the dreamy ocean vistas of Howe Sound to your left. Stop at Shannon Falls Provincial Park, which boasts the third highest waterfall in British Columbia. Still in awe of the scenery on today's drive, finish in the alpine village of Whistler, nestled in the shadows of the Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.

Day 3: Whistler Free Time

Location: Whistler

Accommodation: The Crystal Lodge

Accommodation Name: The Crystal Lodge

Enjoy your day in Whistler as you explore this stunning adventure playground. Go hiking or biking on one of the many trails or the labyrinth of lanes that make up Whistler Village. Or make the day your own with action-packed Optional Experiences, each one more exhilarating than the next! You could go bear viewing with a local wildlife photographer, whitewater rafting, zip lining at 100 km per hour amidst the stunning mountain wilderness, and many more options. When we said exhilarating, we weren't joking!

Day 4: Whistler – Victoria

Location: Victoria

Accommodation: Days Inn Uptown

Accommodation Name: Days Inn Uptown

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fuel up for another big day with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and breakfast at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre where you’ll get to know more about First Nations culture through food and music. You’ll be treated to authentic tastes including blueberry, cheese and onion Bannock (a kind of quick skillet bread) and a performance by locals dressed in traditional regalia singing, dancing and sharing stories from Squamish and Lil’wat Nations. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Vancouver Island leaving Whistler behind as you visit Chemainus, a seaside community and former industrial town known for its series of giant outdoor murals. Your next stop is the capital of British Columbia, Victoria, where you’ll no doubt be struck by its distinctly English influence. An orientation tour of the city will take you along the waterfront district and into the bustling downtown area, passing the Parliament Buildings, Government Street and through Beacon Hill Park so you can really get your bearings.

Day 5: Victoria Sightseeing And Free Time

Location: Victoria

Accommodation: Days Inn Uptown

Accommodation Name: Days Inn Uptown

Spend the morning amid the blossoms of world famous Butchart Gardens. This expansive estate is over a century old and offers sunken, rose, Japanese, Italian and Mediterranean gardens. Stroll through and find plenty of photo opportunities amidst moments of beauty. The rest of the day is yours to explore Victoria as you like. Learn about the surrounding waters on a whale watching cruise and keep a lookout for orcas, bald eagles, porpoises and seals.

Day 6: Victoria – Kamloops

Location: Kamloops

Accommodation: Doubletree by Hilton Kamloops

Accommodation Name: Doubletree by Hilton Kamloops

Wave goodbye to Vancouver Island as you take the ferry back to the mainland and embark on a scenic drive to Kamloops, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.

Day 7: Kamloops – Jasper

Location: Jasper National Park

Accommodation: Lobstick Lodge

Accommodation Name: Lobstick Lodge

Fall in love with the gorgeous prairie provinces of Canada as you drive through the white fenced ranch lands that surround the Yellowhead Highway. Keeping an eye on the snow-capped peaks of the Columbia Mountains in the distance, catch a first glimpse of Mount Robson, the most prominent mountain in the North American Rockies and the highest point in the Canadian range. Continue to unpretentious, heart-warming Jasper, which sits in the heart of Jasper National Park, another UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 8: Jasper National Park

Location: Jasper National Park

Accommodation: Lobstick Lodge

Accommodation Name: Lobstick Lodge

Stepping outside and smelling the fresh mountain air, let the prospect of a day exploration bring a smile to your face. Your activity options are abundant in the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Perhaps choose to explore the beautiful Maligne Lake? A boat cruise (seasonal) around the largest glacially fed lake in the Canadian Rockies is right for you. Next up in Jasper, foodies will want to join a Local Expert on a Jasper Food Tour downtown or take an E-bike Food Tour. If you’re looking to get active, choose to experience the majestic scenery of Jasper National Park on foot during a guided nature hike or take to the water on a Jasper Raft Tour.

Day 9: Jasper National Park - Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise - Canmore

Location: Jasper National Park

Accommodation: Canmore Inn and Suites

Accommodation Name: Canmore Inn and Suites

First, you will be heading on to explore the magnificent Columbia Icefield. The Icefields Parkway features an abundance of jaw-dropping vistas at every turn. Here, you’ll ride the giant Ice Explorer across the Athabasca Glacier for a closer look at this ancient marvel of nature. Back on the Icefields Parkway, exit Jasper National Park and enter Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Prepare to be dazzled as we saved the best for last – Lake Louise, one of the most beautiful lakes and settings in North America, before heading to Canmore for the night.

Day 10: Banff Sightseeing And Free Time

Location: Banff

Accommodation: Canmore Inn and Suites

Accommodation Name: Canmore Inn and Suites

Make sure your camera’s in-hand today for optional helicopter flights (weather dependent) that will have you soaring over iconic sites including the Three Sisters Peak, the Sundance Ranges and the Gloria and Assiniboine Glaciers (weather dependent). Next up in Banff - famed for its world-class national parks, lakes and vistas - get a taste on a sightseeing tour along Tunnel Mountain Drive. Take in sights such as Cascade Mountain, Mt. Rundle, Bow Falls, and the surreal, hoodoos rock formations, which have gained their twisted shapes over years of erosion from water and wind. Venture into the stunning wilderness of Banff National Park to take advantage of a range of Choice Experiences to capture the best of the region - learn about local flora on a Plant Medicine Walk with a First Nations Local Guide, consider an E-bike food tour or rafting in Canmore. As an evening option, book a Banff Gondola ride including dinner with a view.

Day 11: Canmore - Vernon

Location: Vernon

Accommodation: Sandman Hotel Vernon

Accommodation Name: Sandman Hotel Vernon

It will be another incredible drive today as you climb higher and higher to cross the Continental Divide at Kicking Horse Pass, stopping at the Spiral Tunnels on the way to marvel at one of the steepest railroad stretches in the world. You’ll then travel through not one, not two, but three beautiful national parks, slowly descending from the mountains as the landscape changes from snowcapped peaks to sprawling wineries and fruit orchards, indicating that you’ve arrived in Canada’s ‘fruit basket’, the Okanagan Valley. Surrounded by so many grapes the temptation for a tasting will be hard to resist, so you’ll stop off at Larch Hills Winery for a tour and tasting before heading on to Vernon.

Day 12: Vernon – Depart Vancouver

Location: Vancouver

On your final drive of the trip you'll pass through the Cascade Mountains, named for the staggering number of waterfalls tumbling off the peaks, before venturing into the Fraser River Valley and finally coming to a stop back in Vancouver, the place where it all began. Drop off at 3:30 PM at Vancouver International Airport. Please be aware when booking flights.

What's Included

  • Expert Travel Director and Professional Driver

    An expert Travel Director and professional Driver are included to guide and assist you throughout your holiday.

  • Cherry-Picked Hotels

    Stay in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted, ensuring comfort and quality during your stay.

  • Audio Headsets

    Audio Headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences.

  • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach

    Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries for a comfortable journey.

  • City Orientation Tours

    City orientation tours are included to help you get acquainted with the destinations you visit.

  • Extensive Variety of Choice Experiences

    Enjoy an extensive variety of Choice Experiences to enhance your travel adventure.

  • Ferry Rides

    Ferry rides across to Victoria from the coast of British Columbia and from Victoria to Vancouver are included.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Experiences

    Optional experiences such as bear viewing, whitewater rafting, zip lining, and whale watching are not included.

  • Meals Not Mentioned

    Meals other than the included breakfast are not provided.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional activities, and tips are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.

  • Flights

    Flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.

Dining Summary

  • 1 Breakfast (B)

Essentials

  • Explore Gastown, Stanley Park and Chinatown
  • Travel along the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Enjoy an Iconic Breakfast at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre.
  • Your journey includes a drive along the Sea to Sky Highway
  • Visit the seaside community of Chemainus and explore their outdoor murals and sculptures
  • Embark on an introductory sightseeing tour of the city and visit Butchart Gardens
  • Ferry across to Victoria from the coast of British Columbia and from Victoria to Vancouver
  • Travel along the scenic Duffey Lake Road en-route to Sun Peaks
  • Visit an UNESCO World Heritage Site known as one of the most remarkable areas in the world
  • Visit one of the most beautiful protected wilderness areas in the world
  • Take a ride in a massive Ice Explorer to Athabasca Glacier
  • A stunning drive with jaw-dropping vistas
  • Admire the majestic mountains and Victoria Glacier
  • View stunning hoodoos and waterfalls at this UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Enjoy a guided tour and tasting at Larch Hills Winery
  • Follow along a portion of the once trecherous Cariboo Wagon Road and Gold Rush Trail
  • Enjoy a scenic drive through Yoho, Glacier & Mount Revelstoke National Parks

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi available in most countries. Additionally, ferry rides are included to travel across to Victoria from the coast of British Columbia and from Victoria to Vancouver.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?

    You will stay in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted. Some of the accommodations include Accent Inns Vancouver Airport, The Crystal Lodge in Whistler, Days Inn Uptown in Victoria, Doubletree by Hilton Kamloops, Lobstick Lodge in Jasper, and Canmore Inn and Suites.

  • What optional experiences are available during the tour?

    Optional experiences include activities such as bear viewing, whitewater rafting, zip lining, whale watching, helicopter flights over Banff, and various food tours. These are not included in the tour package and can be arranged separately.

  • Is travel insurance included in the tour package?

    Travel insurance is not included in the tour package and should be purchased separately by the traveler.

  • What is the final drop-off time and location for the tour?

    The final drop-off is at Vancouver International Airport at 3:30 PM. Travelers should be aware of this timing when booking their flights.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty and joy of taking a guided vacation with Costsaver is that you get to meet, travel and make friends with people from all over the world.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Costsaver is part of The Travel Corporation, which has been in business for over 100 years.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Costsaver is proud to be a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation started in 2008. To date the charity has donated over US$2 million to assist underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism initiatives around the globe.

Reviews of this operator

Trusted Customer  

ONE OF MY BEST TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN MY LIFE!

12-Jan-2023

Travel Director Alberto and Driver Victor were providing excellent services and amazing travel experiences. Since I came back I strongly recommended to all my contacts how impressed I am with your Professional Team.

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Definitely recommend

14-Dec-2022

Trip was planned well and the experience was great. Would definitely recommend and do another

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Best trip ever!

20-Jan-2023

Our trip was absolutely outstanding, organized and just plain fun. Agnes is a wonderful tour-guide, knowledgeable and we never had to worry about anything. And Frank, our bus driver, always had a smile and gave us the smoothest bus ride ever! And I've been on buses around the world... If we ever go again (hopefully), Costsaver would be my first and only choice and hopefully we will get "team" Agnes and Frank again.

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Best Travel Experience

05-Jan-2023

We have traveled to Europe many times but this time Spain was different. It was fantastic trip, our tour director was professional and informative.

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Trusted Customer  

No hesitation recommending Costsaver

17-Jan-2023

I had the time of my life. It was an incredible experience.

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Trusted Customer  

Why I chose Costsaver

15-Jan-2023

1. The visited places were interesting. 2. A real value for money. 3. Super knowledgeable and friendly tour director 4. Secure and safe. 5. Comfortable bus. 6. Efficient hotel check-in experience. 7. Highly experienced driver. 8. Excellent coordination with hotels.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of costsaver charges.

    Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

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