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The Grand Canadian West
Explore Canada's Pacific Coast & National Parks
Yoho National Park
Vancouver
Banff
Overview
Experience the beautiful Pacific Coast, Vancouver and Victoria, and the rugged wilderness of mountain ranges in spectacular settings. The sparkling lakes, natural bridges and prehistoric fossil beds of Yoho National Park; exhilarating views of the Canadian Rockies; and the Athabasca Glacier (part of the massive Columbia Icefields). Before booking this Trip you should check with BC Ferries that space is available on the ferry from Prince Rupert to Port Hardy on Day 09 of the Tour. By Phone (250) 386-3431. www.bcferries.com/schedules/inside/
Visiting
Alberta,British Columbia,Athabasca Glacier,Cambell River,Canadian Rockies,Columbia Ice Fields,Hazelton Mountains,Icefields Parkway,Jasper Ntl. Park,Yoho Ntl. Park
USD Prices Per Person
- Standard Rates
| Daily Departures | Category | Single | Double | Triple | Quad | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-May-2012 - 31-May-2012 | Standard | $3426 | $1749 | $1283 | $1028 | Book Now |
| 01-Jun-2012 - 30-Jun-2012 | Standard | $3867 | $1982 | $1438 | $1172 | Book Now |
| 01-Jul-2012 - 31-Aug-2012 | Standard | $3951 | $2028 | $1469 | $1189 | Book Now |
| 01-Sep-2012 - 30-Sep-2012 | Standard | $3867 | $1982 | $1438 | $1172 | Book Now |
Your Tour Package Includes
13 Nights Hotel Accommodation as detailed in the Day by Day Itinerary as described below.
All Hotel Taxes and Service Charges.
13 Days Hertz Ecomony Car Rental (Mid Size for Parties of 3 & 4) Including Unlimited Mileage, Loss Damage Waiver (LDW), Liability Insurance Supplement (LIS), Taxes, Surcharges & Fees.
Free Upgrade to a Mid Size Car for Parties of 1 & 2 and to a Full Size Car for Parties of 3 & 4 When Booking on Line.
An Explorer Kit containing Maps, Information, Driving Instructions, Mileage, Sights to See and Detailed Directions to your Hotels.
Options
Rental Car Upgrades. Chose from a Convertible, Luxury Cars and from a Range of Vehicles with Off-Road Capability.
Hertz Neverlost In-Car Navigation System.
Extra Hotel Nights before and after your Tour, and en-route.
Not Included
Fuel and Parking Charges.
Admissions to Parks and Attractions unless otherwise stated.
Ferry Journeys
Intinerary
Vancouver
Day 1 | Vancouver Arrival
Distance: 0.00 miles / 0.0 km
Arrive in Vancouver and pick up your rental car. Transfer independently to your hotel. Hotel: Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre or similar
Vancouver
Day 2 | Vancouver - Revelstoke
Distance: 347.00 miles / 558.3 km
This morning at 08:00 hours, you will be met by our local representative and provided with a welcome kit which includes driving instructions, vouchers, maps, and brochures of the places that you are about to visit. Leave the bustling metropolis of Vancouver and drive to Revelstoke. Situated on the Columbia River between the Selkirk and Monashee Mountain Ranges, Revelstoke enjoys a spectacular setting. Hotel: Coast Hillcrest Resort Hotel or similar
Yoho National Park
Day 3 | Revelstoke - Banff
Distance: 175.00 miles / 281.6 km
Upon leaving town, pass through the spectacular Rogers Pass, the section of the Trans-Canada Highway that traverses Glacier National Park. See a jagged profile of angular mountains and narrow steep-walled valleys. Pass through Yoho National Park, with its sparkling lakes, natural bridges, and prehistoric fossil beds. See one of the spiral tunnels that had been built for the Canadian Pacific Railway on the way to Banff. Hotel: Banff International Hotel or similar
Day 4 | Banff
Distance: 0.00 miles / 0.0 km
Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies is the charming hamlet of Banff. The glacial-green Bow River flows through the mountainringed valley, which is the setting for Banff, gateway to Canada’s oldest national park of the same name.
Banff
Day 5 | Banff - Jasper
Distance: 173.00 miles / 278.4 km
Travel along the scenic Icefields Parkway to Jasper National Park and see the Athabasca Glacier, part of the massive Columbia Icefields. Arrive in Jasper at the end of the day. Hotel: Marmot Lodge or similar
Totem Pole
Day 6 | Jasper - Prince George
Distance: 469.00 miles / 754.6 km
Travel to the pastoral town of Prince George for your overnight stay. Hotel: Ramada Hotel Downtown or similar
Glacier National Park
Day 7 | Prince George - Smithers
Distance: 231.00 miles / 371.7 km
Travel the rugged wilderness terrain of the interior mountain ranges. Overnight in Smithers and take in its fine shopping and dining. Hotel: Hudson Bay Lodge or similar
Black Bears
Day 8 | Smithers - Prince Rupert
Distance: 220.00 miles / 354.0 km
Follow the Yellowhead Highway across the wilderness of British Columbia through forests and past glistening lakes. Continue west across the Hazelton Mountains to the seaport town of Prince Rupert. Spend the night in Prince Rupert. Hotel: Coast Prince Rupert Hotel or similar
Orcas in the Wild
Day 9 | Prince Rupert - Port Hardy (Inside Passage)
Distance: 0.00 miles / 0.0 km
Enjoy a scenic 15-hour car ferry trip through the Inside Passage with breathtaking vistas. Arrive in Port Hardy at the northern tip of Vancouver Island. Hotel: Glen Lyon Inn & Suites or similar
Fly Fishing
Day 10 | Port Hardy - Campbell River
Distance: 320.00 miles / 514.9 km
Travel the eastern shores of Vancouver Island to Campbell River, a focal point for sport salmon fishing. Hotel: Coast Discovery Inn & Marina or similar
Day 11 | Campbell River - Port Alberni - Ucuelet - Tofino
Distance: 299.00 miles / 481.1 km
This morning, travel to Port Alberni where you can take a stroll around the harbor. Continue across the pristine Pacific Rim National Park to the village of Tofino. Hotel: Coast Bastion Inn or similar
Butchart Gardens
Day 12 | Tofino - Butchart Gardens - Victoria
Distance: 61.00 miles / 98.1 km
Travel back accross Vancouver Island, see the village of Nanaimo featuring The Bastion, a small fort that was built in 1853. Continue to historic Victoria where great shopping, dining and scenery await. Enjoy an optional visit to Butchart Gardens, regarded by many as the most spectacular gardens in all of North America. Hotel: Sandman Victoria or similar
Victoria
Day 13 | Victoria - Port Renfrew - Sooke - Victoria - Vancouver
Distance: 175.00 miles / 281.6 km
Leave Victoria to the west and drive along the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail. When the shoreline ends at Port Renfrew, turn around and head back to the charming village of Sooke. Continue on to the city of Victoria, which has a very distinct British feel to it. Ivy-covered hotels and inns accentuate the downtown area in the shadows of the majestic old-world Parliament buildings. Travel to Swartz Bay for the ferry trip to Tsawwassen, and your return to the city of Vancouver. Hotel: Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre or similar
Day 14 | Vancouver Departure
Distance: 0.00 miles / 0.0 km
Return your rental car to Vancouver International Airport prior to your return flight.
