Tour Overviews
9 Days / 8 Nights
From Vancouver To Calgary
Canada's Western Discovery Self Drive Tour
Combine with a Stay in Vancouver
Booking Code: CNO-09
Overview
Spectacular Sea-to-Sky Highway, explore dramatic canyons, ravines and lofty peaks. Hike high alpine meadows, observe bears, deer and wildlife. Enjoy the majesty of the Canadian Rockies.
Visiting
- Banff
- Calgary
- Vancouver
- Whistler
- Jasper
- Clearwater
- Blackcombe Mountains
- Canadian Rockies
- Helmcken Falls
- Icefields Parkway
- Jasper Ntl. Park
- Lake Louise Glacier
Prices per person
Available Hotel Categories: Standard
| Daily Departures | Single | Double | Triple | Quad | |
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Standard Hotels, Children 11 years & under Free with 2 Adults sharing bedding |
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| 01-May-2010 thru 31-May-2010 | $1752.00 | $935.00 | $699.00 | $578.00 | |
| 01-Jun-2010 thru 05-Jul-2010 | $2049.00 | $1084.00 | $807.00 | $652.00 | |
| 06-Jul-2010 thru 14-Aug-2010 | $2106.00 | $1098.00 | $824.00 | $664.00 | |
| 15-Aug-2010 thru 30-Sep-2010 | $2049.00 | $1084.00 | $807.00 | $652.00 | |
Your Travel Package Includes
8 Nights Hotel Accommodation as detailed in the Day by Day Itinerary as described below
All Hotel Taxes and Service Charges
8 Days Hertz Economy Car Rental (Mid Size for Parties of 3 & 4) Including Unlimited Mileage 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 Documentation, Maps, Driving Instructions, Mileage, Sights to See and detailed driving descriptions and maps to your hotels will be sent to the First Hotel in advance of your Tour and may be picked up at the front desk.
Optional Inclusions
Rental Car Upgrades to a Convertible, Mid Size 4WD SUV, Minivan, Green or Luxury Car for $10 per day. In-Car Navigation System for $59.75 per week (5 - 7 days), and $11.95 per extra day.
Rental Car Insurance including Loss Damage Waiver, Liability Insurance Supplement, Taxes, Surcharges & Fees for $15 per day
Extra Hotels, Apartments or Villas for Stays Before & After your Tour
Not Included
Fuel and Parking Charges.
Admissions to Parks and Attractions unless otherwise stated.
Itinerary
Vancouver
Day 1 | Vancouver Arrival
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Arrive in Vancouver, pick up your car and proceed to your hotel. The remainder of your evening is at leisure to create your own urban adventure amid the stores, parks, restaurants, theaters, and various other attractions of downtown Vancouver. Hotel: Sandman Hotel Vancouver or similar
Vancouver
Day 2 | Vancouver - Whistler
Distance: 78 miles / 125.5 km
This morning at 08:00 hours you will be met at your hotel by our local representative and provided with complete documentation including driving instructions and a day-by-day itinerary. You depart Vancouver today and follow the spectacular Sea-to-Sky Highway to the resort of Whistler. En route, you will admire Shannon Falls and explore the dramatic canyons, ravines, and lofty peaks of Garibaldi Provincial Park. Once in Whistler, located at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, enjoy a hike along the endless trails and high alpine meadows. Hotel: Coast Whistler Hotel or similar
Mt Whistler
Day 3 | Whistler - Clearwater
Distance: 368 miles / 592.1 km
As you follow the Cariboo Highway north, you will visit towns and villages that echo the past, as this route was traveled by gold seekers and traders during the famous Cariboo Gold Rush in the late 1800s. After driving through the region known as Lakes Country, the breathtaking vistas and unspoiled wilderness of Wells Gray Provincial Park beckon. You won’t want to miss a visit to Clearwater’s Yellowhead Museum for a taste of frontier life or to Spahats Creek Park, where the volcanic origins of the area are still in evidence. Hotel: Clearwater Lodge or similar
Mount Robson
Day 4 | Clearwater - Jasper
Distance: 235 miles / 378.1 km
Take the day to explore the park’s mineral springs, serene lakes and dormant volcanoes, and definitely do not miss towering Helmcken Falls, located near the entrance to the park and over twice as high as Niagara Falls. Then set out for Jasper, and follow the scenic Yellowhead Highway through the water and lava-shaped valley of North Thompson River. En route, you will enjoy panoramic views of Mount Terry Fox as well as Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies and often shrouded by mist. Hotel: Marmot Lodge or similar
Day 5 | Jasper National Park
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Jasper National Park’s serene lakes and gentle meadows stand in stark contrast to its jagged peaks and spectacular glaciers. Take an early morning hike on one of the many trails for a chance to observe bears and deer. The wilderness of the park also offers wonderful opportunities for canoeing, whitewater rafting, and horseback riding. Great sites to visit include Miette Hot Springs, Medicine Lake, and Maligne Canyon.
Banff
Day 6 | Jasper - Banff
Distance: 177 miles / 284.8 km
You’ll proceed along the Icefields Parkway today, meandering through a landscape of peaks and glaciers before pausing to admire the picturesque alpine waters of Peyto Lake and Moraine Lake. The sparkling turquoise colors and the impressive glacier at Lake Louise are not to be missed. Take a moment to stop at the inspiring Columbia Icefield, where you may even be moved to embark on an unforgettable ride by “snocoach” over the glacier’s surface. Hotel: Banff International Hotel or similar
Caribou
Day 7 | Banff National Park - Lake Louise - Banff
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Today, explore the region from the ground. You may begin by walking on the area’s numerous hiking trails. Keep your eyes open, you are bound to encounter a variety of wildlife along the way. Next, consider a thrilling helicopter ride that offers an unforgettable aerial view of the Rocky Mountains (not included). You might also visit the Sundance Range, the Bow and Spray river valleys, Hidden Glacier, and the indomitable peaks of the Three Sisters. Alternatively, travel North to see spectacular Lake Louise.
Cattle Drive
Day 8 | Banff - Calgary
Distance: 77 miles / 123.9 km
You will leave the majesty of the Canadian Rockies behind and set your sights east. We suggest a visit to Canada Olympic Park, where the bobsled and luge events of the 1988 Olympic Winter Games were held. Enjoy an evening in Calgary. Hotel: Delta Bow Valley or similar
Totem
Day 9 | Calgary Departure
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Enjoy your remaining time in Calgary before returning your rental car to the airport for your departure flight.
