Western Journey
Western Journey
Western Journey
14 Days Starting in Calgary, AB, Canada and ending in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Visiting: Calgary, Banff National Park, Canmore, Kamloops, Whistler, Vancouver
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1266
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
10-99
Tour operated in:
English , French , GermanInterests:
Tour Overview
Journeying from sky to sea, you'll traverse craggy Rocky Mountain passes and tour Pacific coastlines, taking in stunning vistas of fjords and glacial valleys. Marvel at sparkling glaciers, plunging canyons, and fierce rivers. Explore the wild paths once traveled by fur traders, gold prospectors, cowboys, and the mounted officers who policed them. Search for elk, mountain goats, bears, and whales. Experience the romance and hospitality of the West in charming mountain resorts, prairie frontier towns, and sophisticated port cities
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Calgary
Location: Calgary
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Sandman Calgary City Centre Downtown or similar
Arrive at Calgary’s International Airport and transfer independently to your downtown hotel. After an individual check-in, the remainder of the day is free to explore the streets of this dynamic city, famous for its annual Stampede. The tour director will contact you in the late afternoon. Overnight in Calgary.
Day 2 : Tour From Calgary To Banff National Park/Canmore
Location: Banff National Park, Canmore, Calgary
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre or Quality Resort Canmore or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, we set out to meet fellow travellers at breakfast before we tour the sights of Calgary. We admire such modern and historic landmarks as the Calgary Tower, Fort Calgary, and the skyscrapers of the commercial district.
Leaving Calgary behind, we set our sights on the Rocky Mountains, which can already be seen, far off in the distance. Experience the majesty of the mountains as we first travel through the foothills and then enter Banff National Park.
We tour the region around Banff amidst snow-capped peaks, sparkling glaciers, and emerald green lakes, and see the landmarks Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls, and Tunnel Mountain. Overnight in Canmore.
Day 3 : Tour Canmore/Banff National Park
Location: Canmore, Banff National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre or Quality Resort Canmore or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
The entire day is at leisure to tour the Banff area and browse through the many boutiques and specialty shops along Banff Avenue. An optional full-day tour is offered to the Columbia Icefield. The tour starts with a visit to the turquoise waters and spectacular glacier of Lake Louise, the jewel of the Rockies.
From the unsurpassed beauty of Lake Louise, we enter rugged wilderness as we travel up the world-famous Icefields Parkway. At the spectacular Columbia Icefield, we board an Ice Explorer that will take us onto the surface of the ancient Athabasca Glacier. We return late in the afternoon. Overnight in Canmore
Day 4 : Canmore To Kamloops
Location: Kamloops, Canmore
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Ramada Kamloops or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our drive today is on the famed Trans-Canada Highway, following a route charted by the railroad engineers and fur traders of the mid-1800s. We continue our tour of the Canadian parks system as we cross the jagged Kicking Horse Pass into British Columbia’s Yoho National Park.
From the highway, we are treated to a dazzling display of vast icefields, deep canyons, dense forests, and glacier-fed streams. One awe-inspiring landscape follows another en route to Glacier National Park. We continue through the Monashee and Selkirk mountain ranges to the rugged interior town of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.
Day 5 : Tour From Kamloops To Whistler
Location: Kamloops, Whistler
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Whistler Village Inn & Suites or Pinnacle Hotel or The Listel Hotel Whistler or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
We can expect a day of dramatic scenery changes when we drive through the ranch lands and head for the coastal mountains. An optional floatplane sightseeing tour over Garibaldi Park gives you an inspiring view of a natural preserve of volcanic peaks, alpine lakes, and meadows. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Whistler.
Day 6 : Whistler To Vancouver
Location: Whistler, Vancouver
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre or Sandman Suites on Davie or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
We drive south along the spectacular Sea-to-Sky Highway through a dramatic landscape of jagged fjords and glaciated mountain peaks. We leave the countryside behind and explore the metropolis of Vancouver on a sightseeing tour.
Highlights include Stanley Park, Prospect Point, English Bay, historic Gastown, bustling Chinatown, and much more. The afternoon is free to discover more of this coastal gem. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 7 : Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre or Sandman Suites on Davie or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
The Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains form the backdrop to your day at leisure in Vancouver. You might want to do some shopping down on Robson Street, relax in Vancouver’s playground Stanley Park or stroll through the markets of Granville Island.
If you prefer to explore the outdoors, take a gondola ride to the summit of Grouse Mountain. You can also go on an optional full-day tour to Victoria, the charming provincial capital set on scenic Vancouver Island… See the beautiful 19th-century landmarks and enjoy their lively atmosphere.
Before taking the ferry back to Vancouver, you will visit Butchart Gardens, one of the world’s great floral displays set in a reclaimed stone quarry. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 8 : Vancouver Departure
Location: Vancouver
Meals Included: Breakfast
The time has come for some last-minute shopping and to say farewell to Canada. Individual transfer to Vancouver International Airport in time to check in for your return flight.
What's Included
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• 7-nights accommodation as per the itinerary
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• 7 breakfasts
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• Transportation by modern tour coach with an experienced tour driver
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• Services of a professional Tour Director throughout
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• Baggage handling (1 piece per person)
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• Provincial Taxes and Federal GST
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• Banff sightseeing tour
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• Calgary sightseeing tour
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• Vancouver sightseeing tour
What's Not Included
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• Airfare unless specified in the tour itinerary
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• Laundry, optional excursions, and other items of a personal nature
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• Travel Insurance
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• Pre and Post Accommodation
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• Meet and Greet airport transfer service
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• Everything that is not mentioned in included
Check out our Q&As
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
Airfare is not included
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport transfers are not included
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What currencies are required for this tour?
CAD
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The tour is a guaranteed departure
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2005
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Electronic Vouchers. These will be provided and attached to your booking (within the Documents section) aprox. 2 weeks prior to travel.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.
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Low Deposit
Omega Tours requires a minimum deposit of 500 CAD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of omega tours charges.
Up to 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.