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Rocky Mountains, Coasts & Valleys
Featuring Banff, Jasper, Whistler and Okanagan Wine Country
DAY 1: Vancouver to Kelowna
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. Lined with
vineyards and wineries we’ll pass through
Penticton, Summerland, Peachland. We’ll
visit a winery for a tour and you can learn
about Canadian wines and if you would like
you may optionally taste some (tasting fees
apply unless you buy a bottle). Overnight
Kelowna area. (B)
DAY 2: Radium Hotsprings, BC Rockies
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 towns 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 Radium Hotsprings. (B)
DAY 3: Jasper Banff Parkway
Calgary clients join. 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 along the
scenic Icefields parkway. (B)
DAY 4: Jasper
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 resting
spot for the night. (B)
6 Days
JUN 19
JUL 03
JUL 17
JUL 31
Cost Includes:
a Relaxing motor coach
transportation, as per itinerary
a 5 nights first class
accommodation, including
taxes
a Baggage handling, one suitcase
at hotels
a Breakfast each morning
at hotels, combination of
continental and American
a All entrances to National Parks
a Sulphur Mountain Gondola
a Winery Tour
a Columbia Icefields Tour
a Services of a professional Tour
Director
Rates (Cdn) Twin Per Person
Vancouver $1349.00
Triple deduct $100.00
Quad deduct $200.00
Single add $575.00
Rates subject to GST
Call Us for a special
Westjet connector fare and hotel package
DAY 5: Kamloops
Today we drive through along the
Thompson river valley with the majestic
rockies tour our left and then over
the meeting of the mighty Fraser and
Thompson rivers in the desert lands of
Kamloops. (B)
DAY 6: Vancouver
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 and the end of the tour. (B)
NOTE: Passengers may also join from
Calgary with a coach transfer to Banff on
Day 3. Two more nights and days are added
in Vancouver. Same price applies. Ask for
details.
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