See - Index

See - HH2008 - Index

Mountains & Valleys of Western Canada
Featuring Banff, Jasper, Vancouver & Okanagan Wine Country
DAY 1: Vancouver, BC
From your closest departure airport, you
will board the air plane to Vancouver. Upon
arrival we overnight in Vancouver, excited to
embark our Mountains & Valleys adventure!
DAY 2: Kelowna, BC
Today we travel through the scenic farmlands
of the Fraser Valley, stopping along the way
to experience some of the rural charm of
the area. Continuing east to Hope and the
southern scenic route through Manning
Provincial Park region to arrive in the south
Okanagan valley, where a great number of
vineyards produce some of Canada’s best
wines. We’ll visit a winery for a tour and you
can learn about Canadian wines and if you
would like you may participate in an optional
tasting. Overnight in the Kelowna area. (B)
DAY 3: Radium Hot Springs, BC
We continue along the valley for awhile
and then approaching Revelstoke National
Park we steeply ascend to the highest pass
in Glacier National Park where glaciers
can still be seen and the air is noticeably
cooler. Then descend and travel along the
Columbia valley to the town of Radium
Hotsprings. After a day of travel a refreshing
plunge and soak in the naturally sourced
hotsprings is a great way to end the day.
Overnight in Radium Hotsprings. (B)
DAY 4: Lake Louise, AB
Today take a tour through Kootenay National
Park to the bustling and international townsite
of Banff for a visit to the Sulphur Mountain
Gondola where you will have incredible
views of the rockies in the clear dry air. We
then tour back to Lake Louise along the
very scenic highway and stop for pictures
at the famous Lake Louise set like emerald
in the mountains. Overnight will be in the
picturesque community of Lake Louise. (B)
DAY 5: Jasper, AB
This morning we ride along the Jasper
Banff parkway into Jasper National Park,
perhaps the most scenic highway on earth.
The journey winds along a deep valley
and climbs up steeply to some awesome
viewpoints then levels out as we approach
Columbia Icefields Glacier. Here you will
ride in the magnificent Sno-coaches right
on to the glacier. We descend slightly from
here to Jasper, and then on to our overnight
accommodations. (B)
DAY 6: Kamloops, BC
Today we drive through along the Thompson
River Valley with the majestic rockies rising
to our left and then over the meeting of the
mighty Fraser and Thompson Rivers in the
desert lands of Kamloops. (B)
DAY 7: Vancouver, BC
We drive along the trans Canada highway
and up again into the coastal mountain range
and see the dramatic shift in scenery from
dry desert to humid temperate rainforest. We
continue on until reaching Whistler resort.
With some free time to enjoy Whistler we
continue along beautiful Howe Sound to
Squamish, Horseshoe Bay and back into the
heart of beautiful Vancouver. (B)
DAY 8: Vancouver, BC
We’ll take a city tour today to enjoy
the cultural and natural attractions of
Vancouver with a locally guided tour through
Chinatown. We’ll follow this with a visit to
Capilano canyon with the famous suspension
walkway, totem park and visitor’s centre
showing First Nations culture and rainforest
ecology. The balance of the day will be to
enjoy Vancouver on your leisure. (B)
Victoria and Vancouver Island Extension
A perfect combination of pampering and shopping!
DAY 1: Victoria, BC
Instead of flying home at the end of the
tour, you will travel by coach to Tsawwassen
ferry terminal and then board the ferry for
a 1 and half hour sailing across the strait to
beautiful Vancouver Island. Here you’ll visit
the beautiful Butchart Gardens, formerly a
quarry site this magnificent show garden
attracts tens of thousand of visitors every
year with it’s wonderful rose displays. Later
we continue into the quaint city of Victoria.
Our accommodation will be downtown,
close to the inner harbour. (B)
DAY 2: Victoria, BC
Today will include a tour of Victoria, viewing
the Provincial Capital, Empress Hotel and
more. Balance of day free or follow the
suggestions of your Tour Director. (B)
9 Days
BC8069 JUN 18
BC8077 JUL 2
BC8078 JUL 16
BC8079 JUL 30
Cost Includes:
� Round-trip airfare to Vancouver
� Deluxe Motor Coach
Transportation
� Eight nights accommodation,
including hotel taxes
� Baggage Handling for one
suitcase
� Breakfast Daily – a combination
of deluxe continental and full
� All National Park Fees, as per
the itinerary
� Okanagan Winery Tour
� Columbia Icefields Tour
� Vancouver City Tour
� Services of our Tour Director
Rates (Cdn) Per Person
Toronto Twin $2479.00
Triple deduct $180.00
Quad deduct $280.00
Single add $640.00
Halifax $2759.00
Ottawa $2579.00
Sudbury $2619.00
Winnipeg $2399.00
Rates subject to GST and Airtax
DAY 9: Home
Today we’ll transfer to the airport and board
the airflight back to our joining city. (B)
3 Days
Rates (Cdn) Per Person
Twin $559.00
Triple $495.00
Quad $469.00
Single $739.00
Rates subject to GST
DAY 3: Home
A casual morning to catch a final glimpse of
Victoria, before we transfer to the airport or
ferry terminal for your trip home. (B)
Quality Tours You Deserve
47