Western Journey

Western Journey

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$1935

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:

Omega Tours

Tour code:

1266

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

10-99

Tour operated in:

English , French , German

Interests:

Cultural

From: $1935

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

This tour is no longer available, please see similar tours below or send an enquiry

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

  • Discover scenic wonders, romantic discoveries and vibrant cities in Western Canada

  • Visit British Columbia and Alberta, seeing the best these Canadian provinces have to offer

  • Marvel at sparkling glaciers, plunging canyons and fierce rivers

  • Explore the wild paths of fur traders, gold prospectors, cowboys, and the mounted officers that policed them

Itinerary

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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

  • • 7-nights accommodation as per the itinerary

  • • 7 breakfasts

  • • Transportation by modern tour coach with an experienced tour driver

  • • Services of a professional Tour Director throughout

  • • Baggage handling (1 piece per person)

  • • Provincial Taxes and Federal GST

  • • Banff sightseeing tour

  • • Calgary sightseeing tour

  • • Vancouver sightseeing tour

What's Not Included

  • • Airfare unless specified in the tour itinerary

  • • Laundry, optional excursions, and other items of a personal nature

  • • Travel Insurance

  • • Pre and Post Accommodation

  • • Meet and Greet airport transfer service

  • • Everything that is not mentioned in included

Check out our Q&As

  • Company Instant Book

    Yes

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    No

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    Yes

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Airfare is not included

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Airport transfers are not included

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    CAD

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    The tour is a guaranteed departure

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 2005

  • 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.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.

Reviews of this operator

Janifer Harland (Google Reviewer)  

Easy booking, nothing was a...

28-Oct-2023

Easy booking, nothing was a problem, prompt reply to emails. We did the Pearls of Puglia Tour. Fantastic region to explore, tour guide Sabrina was excellent and our other local guides were also great.

Joe F  

Excellent Service!

01-Mar-2020

Received excellent service and suggestions for a tour we planned for our son and daughter when they toured the Amalfi Coast in August. Hotels were all in great locations close to the action and all excellent 4 or 5 star. Would definitely use or recommend Omega tours to friends or family.

K Ruff (Google Reviewer)  

We used Omega Tours for...

09-May-2024

We used Omega Tours for a trip to Rome & the Amalfi Coast. Michael Rizzo did an outstanding job and answered all of my never ending questions. Planning and arrangements were easy with lots of suggestions and good advice. The drivers they arranged were on time, friendly and informative. The tours that they arranged were on time and the guides were well versed, our only issue was with one of the guides which isn’t a reflection on Omega. The hotels that were selected were very nice. The communication with Omega was good including when we needed some information while on the trip. I would definitely recommend them.

Zeke and Sheree Sanchez (Google Reviewer)  

We totally enjoyed our tour...

15-Jun-2024

We totally enjoyed our tour and it was certainly more than we expected. Our tour guide and our driver were excellent. Our hotels were great and Connie Astarita, our travel agent was outstanding. We will definitely recommend your company to our friends as we have already done so.

Pinx O  

I had wonderful time

04-Oct-2022

Just came back from my 11 days Portugal tours I booked through Omega tours. And I had wonderful time. I joined a small group tours, which is really great. The tour guide Myriam is one of the best tour guide I ever had. I always travel solo( and sometimes join a group tours )and tried to travel every year if I can . I am surely looking forward to booked more tours with you.

Linette Logie (Google Reviewer)  

Was pleasantly surprised that there...

02-Jul-2023

Was pleasantly surprised that there were only 4 people on the Best of Portugal tour. Our guide Cristina was fabulous and was a wealth of information on everything Portugal. A great experience overall and would highly recommend.

Guido P  

Had a great time and an amazing experience!

01-Mar-2020

Had a great time and an amazing experience. The touring company was excellent, punctual with clean buses and friendly and well informed tour guides. Hotels were nice, clean with good location, great service and good breakfast. We are recommending it to everyone and hoping one day we can repeat it.

Adair R  

Very pleased with this well organized tour of Italy

30-Apr-2022

Very pleased with this well organized tour of Italy. A great balance of sightseeing and free time. Exceptional local guide and driver. I’m not sure I would consider the hotels chosen to be 4 star - with the exception of Hotel St Martin in Rome which was great - but the others were very clean and well located. Would definitely choose Omega tours again when booking group travel.

Lisa M  

Most beautiful trip I've ever taken.

07-Jun-2022

Most beautiful trip I've ever taken. Having all my hotels and pickup and drop- offs taken care of by Omega Tours made this trip so easy to enjoy! Michael was amazing. He was always available to answer all of our questions and he made sure we had everything we needed in order to travel internationally during a crazy pandemic!

Joseph L  

Everything we experienced was exactly as described

25-Oct-2022

We took the Italy Deluxe Tour in September of 2022. Everything we experienced was exactly as described. Exceptional accommodations, travel and guides were provided in each city. Michael, our booking agent, gave us complete confidence that we had chosen the right tour operator by his attention to detail and prompt correspondence. We are delighted with Omega Tours and have already recommended them to many friends.

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Book with Confidence

  • Free Date Changes

    Omega Tours allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Omega Tours allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform omega tours, 60 days before departure.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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