Canadian Rockies- 2018
No. of days: 10 Nights/11 Days
Dep Date: 3rd May, 10th May, 31st May, 14th June, 12th July & 16th Aug
Day 01 Arrive Calgary – City tour of Calgary (D)
Arrive at Calgary International Airport. After clearing Customs and Immigration procedure, proceed for Hotel Courtesy Shuttle transfer.
(Passengers must reach Calgary hotel by 3 pm latest for City tour of Calgary, in case if any passenger is reaching post 3 pm may not be able to join for City tour of Calgary)
The Canadian Rockies comprise the Canadian segment of the North American Rocky Mountains range. Thundering waterfalls, snowcapped mountains, vast glaciers, spectacular turquoise lakes and grazing wildlife are sure to deliver the experience of a lifetime. Proceed for City tour of Calgary, pass by the Calgary Tower, visit the Calgary Stampede Stadium and the Fort Calgary, the birthplace of the City of Calgary. Dinner and Overnight in Calgary.
Day 02 Calgary – City tour of Banff – Banff Lake Cruise – Banff Area (B/PL/D)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to Banff National Park. Arrive into Banff and enjoy the City tour of Banff. In 1883, three Canadian Pacific Railway workers discovered the natural hot springs now known as the Cave and Basin. This natural attraction soon resulted in the Federal Government setting aside this and surrounding land as a Federal Reserve named the Rocky Mountain Parks. Visit the Bow falls, the Surprise corner, from where you will get the full view of Banff Springs Hotel. Afternoon enjoy lunch. Later in the afternoon, visit Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka. Later proceed to Hotel Check-in. The evening is free at leisure. You may take a leisurely stroll on the Banff Avenue. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Day 03 Banff Area – Banff Gondola Ride – Lake Louise (B/PL/D)
After Breakfast, proceed for Banff Gondola Ride to the top of 7,500-foot Sulphur Mountain. Take a boardwalk to Norman Sanson Peak on top of the mountain. Later Continue your trip to Lake Louise. Lake Louise is one of the beautiful Ski Resort in Canadian Rockies. On the way to Lake Louise, visit famous Johnston Canyon. Certainly, an area that shows the power of nature and time – rushing water carves a path through the limestone canyon and potholes form over the years from plunging waterfalls. This is one of the most popular hikes in Banff National Park. Thereafter proceed towards Lake Louise. Visit Moraine Lake, the valley of Ten Peaks (if operational), one of the most photographed sights in the Canadian Rockies. Later on, visit the famous Lake of Lake Louise. Evening return back to your hotel in Banff. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Day 04 Banff Area – Columbia Icefield – Jasper (B/PL/D)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed towards Jasper. Enroute enjoy the journey along The Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s most scenic mountain roadways. This is the route to over one hundred visible glaciers, turquoise lakes, and rushing waterfalls. The highlight of this tour is a stop at the Columbia Ice Field for the Glacier Experience and Glacier Skywalk. 80 minutes journey of Glacier Experience is led by an experienced driver cum guide, who shares a wealth of fascinating information about glaciers, icefields and their impact on our environment. Enjoy this once in a lifetime opportunity of stepping out and standing on 1000 Feet Powerful Ancient – Athabasca Glacier. Later, continue on through Sunwapta Valley past Tangle Falls and the Stutfield Glacier on Mount Kitchener. Take a stroll around Athabasca Falls before you arrive in Jasper. Arrive in Jasper and Check in at Hotel. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Day 05 Jasper – City tour of Jasper (B/PL/D)
After breakfast explores the charming townsite of Jasper that developed from “Jasper house”, a former settlement of three log supply houses for rocky mountain voyagers. Jasper National Park is a World Heritage Site and is considered to be one of Canada’s largest and northerly national parks. Highlights of your tour include the beautiful Maligne Canyon, with its limestone walls falling a stunning 50 meters, Maligne Lake, Pyramid and Patricia Lakes. Post city tour, you may opt for White Water Rafting (Optional). The evening will be free at leisure to stroll around the Jasper town. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Day 06 Jasper – Kamloops (B/PL/D)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to Kamloops. Welcome to BC’s Friendliest City and Canada’s Tournament Capital. Blending energizing recreational opportunities with a culture of warm welcoming people, Kamloops is an amazing place for any visitor to let loose and just play. Arrive in Kamloops and check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Day 07 Kamloops – Whistler (B/PL/D)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to Whistler. Whistler is Canada’s #1 Ski Resort and has hosted many Winter Olympic Games held in 2010. Enjoy the scenic drive from Kamloops to Whistler. Later in the afternoon, arrive in Whistler and check in at the hotel. Later evening, shall be free at leisure. You may take a stroll around the famous Whistler Village. This pedestrian village has won numerous design awards and has been voted amongst the top destinations in North America by major ski magazines since mid- 90s. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Day 08 Whistler – Vancouver (B/PL/D)
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed for one of the most exciting rides of your tour – Peak To Peak Gondola Ride. This Gondola is one of its kind in the world. It is unsupported for more than 1 mile between the two Mountain peaks, Blackcomb Mountain and Whistler Mountain. Enjoy the time on both the snow clad mountains at the height of almost 7000 ft. Later enjoy Lunch. Post Lunch, proceed to Vancouver. Enroute take a photo stop at the Shannon Falls which is the third highest (335 Meters) Waterfall in the British Columbia. Continue your journey to Vancouver by Sea to Sky Highway. Upon arrival in Vancouver, Later check into the hotel. The remainder of the evening, enjoy strolling around the Robson Street & Downtown Vancouver. Dinner and Overnight in the hotel.
Day 09 Vancouver – City Tour Of Vancouver (B/PL/D)
After breakfast, leave for the City tour of Vancouver. This coastal Seaport city on mainland British Columbia is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country, and the most populous in Western Canada.
Visit the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver. Enjoy the walk on the bridge which is 140 Meters. long and the 70 Meters. above Capilano River. Also, check out the thrilling Cliff Walk and the Treetop Adventure. After lunch, visit the famous Stanley Park. It is a 1,001-acre public park that borders the downtown of Vancouver and is almost entirely surrounded by waters of the Pacific Ocean. The park has a long history and was one of the first areas to be explored in the city. Also visit Chinatown, Gas town, Canada Place, B.C. Place, Downtown etc. Later in the evening, proceed to enjoy the most memorable 4D ride – FlyOver Canada. It utilizes state-of-the-art technology to reveal some of Canada’s most awe-inspiring sights as you have never seen them before. You will hang suspended, feet dangling, before a 20-meter spherical screen while our film whisks you away on an exhilarating 8-minute journey across Canada, from east to west. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 Vancouver – Day Trip to Victoria & Butchart Garden (B/PL/D)
After breakfast, Proceed to Tsawwassen Bay to Board your Ferry to Victoria Island – The Capital of British Columbia. Upon arrival in Victoria Island, proceed to world-famous Butchart Garden. It is one of the world’s premier show gardens and a designated National Historic Site of Canada. The history of this garden goes back more than 100 years, which was originally a cement factory and over the period of time, this has been developed in one of the world’s topmost floral show. The Garden is divided into different parts called Sunken garden, Rose garden, Italian garden, and Japanese garden. Post Lunch, head back to the south end of the island which is famous Harbourfront. Take a stroll on the harbor front and pass by the Parliament of the State, the famous Empress Hotel of Fairmont group. Later proceed back to the Ferry terminal to Board your ferry back to Vancouver. Return back to Vancouver in evening. Dinner and overnight in Vancouver.
Day 11 Depart Vancouver (B)
After Breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to Vancouver International Airport to Board your flight back to your Home Town.
**End of Journey**
HOTEL DETAILS:
| Place | No. of Night(s) | Stay |
| Calgary | 1 | Hotel Country Inn & Suites Calgary Airport or Similar |
| Banff | 2 | Hotel Banff Voyager Inn/Hotel Ramada Canmore or Similar |
| Jasper | 2 | Hotel Lobstic Jasper/Hotel Chateau Jasper or Similar |
| Kamloops | 1 | Hotel Ramada Kamloops or Similar |
| Whistler | 1 | Hotel Summit Lodge or Similar |
| Vancouver | 3 | Hotel Best Western Sands/Park Inn by Radisson Broadway or Similar |
TOUR COST :
| Rate | 3rd May | 31st May Onwards |
| Adult on Twin Sharing | CAD 3559 | CAD 3799 |
| Adult on Triple Sharing | CAD 3389 | CAD 3599 |
| Child with Bed | CAD 2849 | CAD 3050 |
| Child No Bed | CAD 2315 | CAD 2499 |
SIGHTSEEING & ATTRACTIONS:
| Places | Sightseeing/Attractions |
| Calgary | City tour of Calgary |
| Banff | City tour of Banff – Guided |
| Entry to Banff Gondola | |
| Day tour to Lake Louise & Moraine Lake | |
| Jasper | Columbia Ice Field – Ice Explorer Ride & Glacier Sky Walk |
| City tour of Jasper | |
| Whistler | Entry to Peak 2 Peak Gondola |
| Vancouver | City tour of Vancouver |
| Entry to FlyOver Canada | |
| Entry to Capilano Suspension Bridge | |
| Day trip to Victoria Island with Butchart Garden |
MEALS
| Place | Lunch | Dinner |
| Calgary | Indian restaurant | |
| Banff | Prepared by our chef | Prepared by our chef |
| Banff | Prepared by our chef | Prepared by our chef |
| Jasper | Prepared by our chef | Pizza/Pasta Meal |
| Jasper | Prepared by our chef | Prepared by our chef |
| Kamloops | Prepared by our chef | Prepared by our chef in Hotel’s restaurant |
| Whistler | Prepared by our chef | Prepared by our chef |
| Vancouver | Prepared by our chef | Prepared by our chef in Indian restaurant |
| Vancouver | Prepared by our chef | Prepared by our chef in Indian restaurant |
| Vancouver | Prepared by our chef | Prepared by our chef in Indian restaurant |
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Accommodation in the above-mentioned Hotel or Similar category with b/f
- All meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
- All sightseeing & Airport transfers by Private Air-Conditioned Coach
- Arrival day airport transfer will be by hotel Courtesy transfer
PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
- International as well as domestic airfare
- Porterage
- Telephone calls, Mini Bar, Laundry, etc.
- Travel Insurance, visa fees
- Any entrances or sightseeing not specifically mentioned in the above inclusion
- Any expense of Personal nature.
VEHICLE DETAILS:
- Size of the Vehicle will completely depend on the Headcount
- Although the Vehicle will be at disposal but will only run as per itinerary up to the Max of 10 Hrs per day
- Due to the Bag storage Capacity Constraint, passenger is allowed to carry only One Big Bag not weighing more than 23 Kgs + One Hand Carry On not weighing more than 7 Kgs per person
- Any additional Baggage expected need to be informed at least 2 weeks in advance and may attract surcharge to transfer the bags by the different mode of transport or to hire bigger vehicle
- It is passengers responsibility to maintain the Vehicle clean all the time or may attract cleaning fees
IMPORTANT NOTE:
- The rates are subject to change as per availability
- Company reserves the right to change the hotel, schedule due to unavoidable circumstances without any prior notice.
- Rooms – Two to share a room. Single supplement applies where Applicable, children below 12 years will share parent’s room without extra bed.
- All the prices mentioned are in CAD. (Canadian Dollar)
- Given quote is based on the mentioned duration of the tour and mentioned inclusion. Any change in the duration of tour or inclusion will change the tour costing.
- All the given quotes are based on Run of the House room type and so rooms offered will have one King or Two Queen or Twin Beds. We do not guarantee the room type or bed type.
- City Fire Code limits the number of beds in a room to a maximum of two beds irrespective of Single, Twin, Triple or Quad occupancy.
- This quote is based on the current federal, provincial and city taxes, surcharges and fees as applicable at the time of quotation. Any subsequent change in the tax tables would be applicable to this quote.
Vikas Shah
Shah Vacations
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