Day 1 - Arrive Vancouver
Upon arrival at the Vancouver International Airport, transfer (on own) to your downtown hotel for check-in. Remainder of the day is at leisure to explore Vancouver.
Moderate: Overnight Empire Landmark
Superior: Overnight Pacific Palisades - Deluxe room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Hotel Vancouver - Fairmont room
Day 2 - Vancouver to Whistler
Today, depart Vancouver via a scheduled motorcoach and travel north along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler. Upon arrival in Whistler, you will be dropped off at your selected hotel. An afternoon at leisure in this activity packed resort will give you time to explore the hiking trails, golf courses, shops and restaurants.
Moderate: Overnight Fairmont Chateau Whistler - Fairmont room
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Chateau Whistler - Fairmont room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Chateau Whistler - Deluxe Slopeside room
Day 3 - Whistler to Lac Le Jeune
Late this morning you depart Whistler and travel through the historic farming village of Pemberton as you travel eastbound into the interior of British Columbia. A lunch stop is provided at the historic village of Lillooet, after which you will continue on through Cache Creek and Kamloops to arrive at Lac Le Jeune Resort in time for evening buffet dinner. (Lunch & Dinner)
Moderate: Overnight Lac Le Jeune Resort
Superior: Overnight Lac Le Jeune Resort
Deluxe: Overnight Lac Le Jeune Resort
Day 4 - Lake Le Jeune to Banff
After breakfast, you will depart Lac Le Jeune and continue eastward toward the Rockies. As you pass through the Shuswap Lake area, Salmon Arm and Sicamous, keep watch for osprey and eagles who inhabit the treetops. Continue along the Trans Canada Highway to the city of Revelstoke. The Coast Hillcrest Resort Hotel will be your lunch stop for today. After lunch you will continue through the Kicking Horse Canyon towards Lake Louise. After a photo stop, continue onto Banff for your overnight stay. (Breakfast & Lunch)
Moderate: Overnight Mount Royal Hotel
Superior: Overnight Rimrock Resort - Superior room
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Fairmont room
Day 5 - Discover Banff Tour / Banff to Calgary
This morning's tour takes you through the town of Banff and its environs. You'll ascend Tunnel Mountain Drive to view Bow Falls and visit the Cave & Basin National Historic Site where a natural hot springs led to the creation of Canada's first National Park in 1885. This afternoon, depart Banff and journey through the foothills to Calgary. Your vacation concludes with a drop off at specific downtown hotels or the Calgary International Airport.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 4 nights accommodation, any mandatory service charges and room tax
- Services of a Driver/Guide for the motorcoach portion of your tour
- Meals: 1 Breakfast, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner
- Sightseeing excursion of Banff
- Admission to the Cave & Basin National Historic Site
- Scheduled transfer from Banff to Calgary
- Luggage handling at hotels
- National park fees
- Personalized documentation package
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals not listed as included
- Transfers not listed as included
- Gratuities to sightseeing tour drivers
- Trip Cancellation Insurance (Insurance can be purchased from your Vacation Specialist, ask for more details)