Essential Rockies & West Coast (Eastbound)

Itinerary :

Day 1: Vancouver (Arrival): After arriving in Vancouver and you will transfer by shuttle to the hotel in Vancouver. With the rest of the day free, you can explore the city at your leisure. Vancouver is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, with a diverse range of attractions to suit all tastes. Overnight stay in Vancouver.
Day 2: Vancouver (Day at Leisure): Breakfast at the Hotel. Today day is free to explore Vancouver city on your own. Vancouver is a beautiful city with plenty to do. No matter what your interests are, you are sure to find something to enjoy in Vancouver. Overnight stay in Vancouver. (B)
Day 3: Vancouver (Tour of Vancouver including admissions to Capilano Suspension Bridge & Tour up the Sea-2-Sky Highway) – Whistler: After breakfast, you will checkout from hotel in Vancouver. Start the day heading to downtown Vancouver for a fully guided tour of the city. The tour will take you through Vancouver’s most popular spots including a visit to Stanley Park, Canada Place, Gastown, Robson Street and Granville Island. Post city tour, you will head to North Vancouver where you will get to visit one of Vancouver’s incredible landmarks, the Capilano Suspension Bridge (admissions included). The main attraction of this park set in rainforest landscape, is the 450 feet (137 meters) long bridge suspended 230 feet (70 meters) above the Capilano River. Millions of daring visitors have taken a walk across this suspension bridge since its opening in 1889. Leaving North Vancouver behind, you will next head up the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler. This highway winds a scenic route hemmed by the Howe Sound, Coast Mountains, its forested slopes and deep valleys. Enroute, your tour will visit Shannon Falls and Brandywine Falls before arriving in the Alpine resort town of Whistler. Upon arrival in Whistler, check into your hotel. Spend the remainder of the day exploring this beautiful mountain town. Be sure to wander down to the village square and enjoy some of the local shops and restaurants. Overnight stay in Whistler. (B)
Day 4: Whistler-Kelowna: After breakfast, you will have the morning free to sample the delights that Whistler has on offer. We recommend taking the Peak-2-Peak Gondola or going on an all-terrain vehicle (RZR ) tour through the BC Rainforests, a gondola ride to the top of one of the nearby mountains for stunning views of the area. If you feel like being active, there are plenty of well marked hiking and biking trails to explore as well. Or, if you just want to relax, you can stroll through the charming village and grab a coffee or bite to eat. In the afternoon, you will leave Whistler for Kelowna. On arrival in Kelowna, check into your hotel. Kelowna is located in the Okanagan Valley and is known for its stunning scenery and abundance of outdoor activities. Make sure to visit her downtown and take a walk along the lovely lakeside promenade or sample some of the local wines and delicious cuisine. Overnight stay in Kelowna. (B)
Day 5: Kelowna (Winery Tour with Wine Tasting & Tour through Glacier and Yoho National Parks) – Canmore: After breakfast, checkout from your hotel. Start your day with an unmissable wine experience at one of Kelowna’s premier wineries surrounded by acres of beautiful vineyards and the majestic Mt. Boucherie filling the skyline. Experience a tour where you will learn all about wine-making and an over-view of the Okanagan Valley’s growing region. Your tour ends with a guided tasting of a selection of wines including an Award-Winning Icewine. Departing Kelowna, your tour will travel on the Trans-Canada Hwy1 to Canmore. Today’s drive will take you through the Glacier and Yoho National Parks famous for towering mountains, forested slopes, and swift flowing rivers. Enroute, your tour will make stops at the Ghost Town of Three Valley Gap (admissions not included) and a photostop at Revelstoke by the banks of the Columbia River. On way to Canmore, we will visit Emerald Lake and The Natural Bridge in Yoho National Park. You will arrive Canmore in time for dinner. Canmore is a charming mountain town with plenty of great shops and restaurants to enjoy. Overnight stay in Canmore. (B)
Day 6: Canmore (Icefield Parkway Tour including visit to Lake Louise): After breakfast, this full day tour takes you along the picturesque Icefield Parkway. You will visit the UNESCO World Heritage “Lake Louise.” And then on to the Columbia Icefield, the largest non-polar icefield south of the North Pole. Enroute, you will also have the chance to see some incredible wildlife, including grizzly bears, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats. At the Columbia Icefield, you will climb abroad the Ice Explorer, a specially designed vehicle that takes you onto the Athabasca Glacier, a 10,000-year-old sheet of ice. You will get to know this incredible geological formation and perhaps taste the waters of the glacier. Your tour will also make stops at the Bow and Peyto Lakes for some great pictures before arriving back at your hotel in Canmore for overnight stay. (B)
Day 7: Canmore (Tour of Banff including admissions to Banff Gondola) – Calagary (Orientation tour of Calgary): After breakfast, check out from the hotel and board your coach for your tour of Banff and transfer to Calgary. Start your day with a tour of Banff, a lovely resort town in the Banff National Park. Your tour of Banff will include all the must-see places including the Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, The Banff Springs Hotel, Mt. Rudlestone, the Hoodoos, and Lake Minnewanka. One of the most scintillating experiences on your tour is a ride on the Banff Gondola, which is an aerial ride unlike any other. This signature experience starts at the Gondola Base. From here, you step into comfortable glass-enclosed cabin and prepare for a scenic 8-minute journey to the top of Sulphur Mountains at 2,281 metres (7,486 feet). As you glide over the treetops, soak in the breath-taking sight of six stunning mountain ranges and the entire sweep of the Bow Valley spread out in front of you. The summit offers you a bird’s-eye view of the Bow Valley and the mountain ranges surrounding Banff. Later in the afternoon, your tour will proceed to Calgary. On arrival, start your orientation tour of downtown Calgary. Get a feel for the city’s unique blend of cosmopolitan flair and western hospitality. You will see some of the city’s most popular attractions, including the Calgary Tower and the Olympic Park, and you will learn about the city’s rich history and vibrant culture. At the end of your tour, arrive at your hotel and check-in. Rest of the evening free to explore Calgary on your own. Overnight stay in Calgary. (B)
Day 8: Calgary (Departure): Breakfast at the Hotel. Check-out time is 11.00 AM. Transfer from your hotel to Calgary International Airport (YYC) on your own. (B)