Canadian Rockies Adventure
9 Day Package

Price Per person double occupancy

Dates
For groups of 20 or more Request a quote or call 800-322-0788 for more information.

Price Includes: All motor coach and land transportation, sightseeing, admissions, services of tour director and driver, lodging, meals as specified in tour itinerary, taxes, gratuities to bellhops and waiters at included meals.

Not Included: Cost of obtaining passports or visas, laundry, meals, beverages or sightseeing not included in the itinerary, travel insurance, gratuity to guide, driver, communication charges, & excess baggage fees. Port charges and gratuities to crew are not included on cruises.

Deposit Required: $300 per person will reserve your place. A $100 service fee will be charged for cancellation at any time in addition to our normal payment and cancellation policy.

Day 1: Arrive Seattle / Vancouver, B.C.

Your tour begins with your arrival in Seattle, the Emerald City. This afternoon, transfer to Vancouver, British Columbia, the gateway to the Canadian Rockies. Tonight, you are the guest of your tour director at a special welcome dinner. Here is an opportunity to further get to know your traveling companions, and prepare for this great adventure. (D)

Day 2: Vancouver / Sun Peaks

This morning travel east along the Trans-Canada Highway through the broad farmland of the Fraser Valley. Take time to see the picture-perfect Minter Gardens before continuing into rugged Cariboo Country. Early gold miners scoured this area during the gold rush of 1858. After lunch follow the North Thompson River into the scenic setting of Sun Peaks. This evening enjoy western hospitality as you join your tour director for a special barbecue dinner. (B,D)

Day 3: Sun Peaks / Rocky Mountaineer Rail / Jasper

"All Aboard!" This morning board the Rocky Mountaineer for a spectacular rail adventure. This train journey today takes you along the Thompson River through rolling plateaus surrounded by the snowy peaks of the Monashee Mountains. View Pyramid Falls and the expansive glaciers of the Albreda Icefields. Pass by Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 12,972 feet. Arrive in Jasper this afternoon, nestled within Jasper National Park, the largest mountain park in Canada. (B,L,D)

Day 4: Jasper / Iicefields Parkway / Banff

Departing Jasper this morning, the majestic slopes of Mt. Edith Cavell offer a glimpse of what lies ahead, as the spectacular Icefields Parkway takes you through the very heart of the Rockies. Stop to view thundering Athabasca Falls, ride an exciting SnoCoach on 1,000-foot-thick Athabasca Glacier and gaze in silent wonder at sapphire Peyto Lake, all the while surrounded by majestic mountains. Today's journey ends in the picture-book setting of Banff. (B,D)

Day 5: Banff / Lake Louise

Take a minute to breathe in the fresh mountain air. This morning tour the highlights of Banff - Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain, and Surprise Corner. Next travel to see two of the crown jewels of the Rockies: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch at the famous Chateau Lake Louise. Afterwards, ample time will be allowed to stroll the magnificent lakeshore and grounds of the Chateau. Take a side trip to the Valley of the Ten Peaks, which frames picturesque Moraine Lake, before returning to Banff and an included ride on the magnificent Sulphur Mountain Gondola. This evening you are free to choose from the many excellent restaurants in town. (B,L)

Day 6: Banff / Kelowna

Your route today continues west through four National Parks - Banff, Yoho, Glacier, and Mt. Revelstoke. Pass through rugged 4,534-foot Rogers Pass and gradually descend into the orchards and sunny resorts of the Okanagan Valley and your lakeside resort. Have a swim in the warm waters of Lake Okanagan before dinner. (B,D)

Day 7: Kelowna / Victoria

Victoria awaits! Travel to the scenic coast of British Columbia via the Coquihalla Route through the Cascade Mountains. This afternoon, board a sleek B.C. Ferry for a picturesque cruise to the charming, very British "Garden City" of Victoria. Enjoy dinner on your own this evening at one of the many restaurants in this harbor city. (B)

Day 8: Victoria

Discover British Columbia's capital with a city tour, including the Inner Harbour and a visit to the world famous Butchart Gardens. This estate offers more than 700 varieties of flowers on 130 acres and includes Italian, Japanese and English-style gardens. The afternoon is free to do as you please. Perhaps enjoy high tea, stroll around the Parliament buildings, or shop amongst the many stores this charming city has to offer. Tonight your tour director hosts a farewell dinner. (B,D)

Day 9: Depart Seattle

This morning travel via ferry for a memorable cruise through the Gulf Islands to the mainland. Then drive south back to Seattle's airport for your flight home. Please do not schedule homebound flights earlier than 5:30 p.m. (B)