Spectacular Canadian Rockies
9 Days from $2,516 per person
Your exhilarating encounter with western Canada will have you breakfasting in floral splendor, riding on glaciers and meeting a retired Mountie on your journey into the heart of the Rockies.
Overview
Your exhilarating encounter with western Canada will have you breakfasting in floral splendor, riding on glaciers and meeting a retired Mountie on your journey into the heart of the Rockies.
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Day 1: Arrive Vancouver
Your alpine adventure begins in Vancouver. Join your Travel Director and fellow travel companions for a Welcome Reception this evening.
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Day 2: Vancouver – Strait of Georgia – Victoria (2 Nights)
Embark on a morning sightseeing tour of Vancouver's historic neighborhoods—Chinatown and Gastown—before viewing the First Nations totem poles in Stanley Park. Continue by ferry to Vancouver Island and connect with locals during a lunch stop at a family-owned working farm.
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Day 3: Victoria Sightseeing
Embrace the Garden City status of Victoria as you greet the day with breakfast at Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre showcase of gorgeous floral gardens that have colorfully transformed a once unused quarry. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the walkable capital of British Columbia.
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Day 4: Victoria – Kamloops
The soul-stirring sounds of the Shuswap melodies welcome us, as we gain insights into First Nation traditions and culture. Indulge in dinner followed by s'mores roasted on an open fire with a Local Specialist.
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Day 5: Kamloops – Mount Robson – Jasper National Park (2 Nights)
Visit the British Columbia Wildlife Park, then stop for a jaw-dropping view of UNESCO-listed Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Travel through the raw wilderness of Jasper.
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Day 6: Jasper National Park Sightseeing
Join an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon and cruise the aqua waters of Maligne Lake to Spirit Island (seasonal). The rest of the day is yours to explore the park on your terms.
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Day 7: Jasper – Athabasca Glacier – Lake Louise – Banff National Park (2 Nights)
We journey along the Icefields Parkway to Athabasca Glacier, which we cross on a specially designed Ice Explorer. Continue to Banff National Park and Lake Louise, followed by a free evening.
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Day 8: Banff Sightseeing
Join a Local Specialist and learn about his experiences as a retired Mountie and the history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Tonight, we join our newfound friends for a Farewell Dinner.
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Day 9: Banff – Depart Calgary
Descend from the glorious Canadian Rockies and transfer to Calgary International Airport or to the Westin Calgary if you are extending your stay. Airport arrival will be at approximately 11:30 am. Please be aware when booking your flights.
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
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Definite Departure
| Depart Date | Return Date | Price | Discount | Availability | Price | ||
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| 4 May 19 | 12 May 19 | $2,750pp | Request Quote Book Now | ||||
| 11 May 19 | 19 May 19 |
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$2,775pp | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 25 May 19 | 2 Jun 19 | $2,795pp | Request Quote Book Now | ||||
| 1 Jun 19 | 9 Jun 19 | $2,825pp | Request Quote Book Now | ||||
| 8 Jun 19 | 16 Jun 19 |
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$2,850pp | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 6 Jul 19 | 14 Jul 19 | $2,925pp | Request Quote Book Now | ||||
| 13 Jul 19 | 21 Jul 19 | $2,925$2,633pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 27 Jul 19 | 4 Aug 19 |
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$2,925$2,633pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | ||
| 3 Aug 19 | 11 Aug 19 | $2,925$2,633pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 10 Aug 19 | 18 Aug 19 | $2,925$2,633pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 17 Aug 19 | 25 Aug 19 |
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$2,925$2,633pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | ||
| 24 Aug 19 | 1 Sep 19 | $2,925$2,633pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 31 Aug 19 | 8 Sep 19 |
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$2,925$2,633pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | ||
| 14 Sep 19 | 22 Sep 19 | $2,850$2,565pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 21 Sep 19 | 29 Sep 19 | $2,825$2,543pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 28 Sep 19 | 6 Oct 19 |
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$2,795$2,516pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now |
Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement.
Single Room Supplement: from $1,175.
Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $100 per person.
AARP Members are entitled to an exclusive Member Benefit Discount on all Grand European Travel vacations. Plus receive a free travel gift! Call Toll Free: 1-866-847-3858 for details.
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Professional Travel Director
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Sightseeing with Local Experts
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VIP Access
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WIFI on Coach and in Hotels
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Cultural Enrichment
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Expertly Selected Hotels
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Hotel Tips
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Most Meals
Meal Summary
13 meals: 8 full breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners.
Included Highlights
Connect with Locals
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at a family-owned farm on Vancouver Island
Local Specialist
- Meet a First Nations member in Kamloops and a retired Mountie in Banff
Sightseeing Highlights
- City tour of Vancouver, Victoria, Banff
- Visit scenic Butchart Gardens
- View Lake Louise, Stanley Park, Athabasca Glacier, Mount Robson, Jasper, Banff National Park
- Scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
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Packing
We suggest bringing a variety of lightweight clothing items that can be layered to save space in your suitcase and give you more options for how to dress. For more helpful information please refer to our Packing Tips & Packing List.
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Gratuity
At the end of your guided vacation, it’s customary to offer your motor coach driver and Travel Director a gratuity. We recommend $4-5 per person/per day for your driver and $6-7 per person/per day for your Travel Director. Recommended gratuity for a Local Host and Local Specialist is 1-2 dollars per person, paid at the conclusion of each guided visit. A convenient option is to prepay your tips before your departure.
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Baggage
Baggage on our trips is restricted to one large suitcase per person with dimensions not exceeding 30x19x10 inches and a maximum weight of 50 pounds. You are also permitted one piece of hand luggage, which should be small enough to fit under your coach seat or on the small overhead shelf compartment. Please note that luggage with an adjustable handle and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartment of the coach. Hotel porterage is included in your vacation.
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Health and Fitness
You will need to be comfortable on your feet, walking and standing for up to three hours in various weather conditions. All of our vacations involve walking, often on cobblestone and uneven surfaces in historic city centers. In order to get the most out of your vacation you need to be able to comfortably walk 1-3 miles unassisted in one day, be in good condition and be able to keep pace with the group.
If you need any medications, it is important that you bring enough to last you the whole trip and keep them in your carry-on bag while you travel.
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Insurance
We highly recommend our optional Travel Protection Plan, which allows you to cancel for any reason up to 24 hours before departure. The plan also includes trip interruption, baggage loss or delay, and medical and emergency assistance. Click here for a summary of coverage details, terms and conditions.
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
Optional Experiences are subject to change. Your Travel Director will supply you with a final list of Optional Experiences available on your trip. Optional Experiences cannot be booked online; they can be purchased during your trip through your Travel Director.
VICTORIA
*Victoria Whale Watching Excursion
Adult Price: 123.00
Board your vessel to enjoy a three-hour whale-watching expedition in the waters off Victoria. While it can’t be guaranteed in advance which of the abundant marine wildlife you’ll see on your journey, chances are you’ll also spot magnificent bald eagles, porpoises or seals. Spring and summer are the best times of the year to see the resident orca whales in all their glory. Approx. duration: 3 hours.
JASPER
*Jasper Float Trip
Adult Price: 73.00
Join the fun and experience an easy rafting / scenic float trip down the Athabasca River, a designated Canadian Heritage River. A National Park licensed guide will provide commentary on the human and natural history of Jasper while navigating you along the same route used by the “fur traders” over 2 centuries ago. Lifejackets and the specially designed, 25 foot (7 meter) long, oar powered rafts; offer a safe and comfortable ride through several small, easy sets of rapids and calm stretches that any first time rafter will enjoy. Don’t worry the guides do all the rowing; you sit back and enjoy while exploring all the spectacular scenery drifting down a route that was used by fur traders many years ago. There is always a chance of seeing various wildlife including elk, deer, moose, coyotes, wolves, eagles, ospreys, mountain sheep and bears. Tours will operate rain or shine, and a poncho will be provided when required. Approx. duration: 50-90 minutes
JASPER
Mount Edith Cavell Guided Walk
Adult Price: 72.00
Join your guide on the “Path of the Glaciers” with Mount Edith Cavell's snow-capped peak towering a mile overhead. See the emerald green of the “Lake of Forgiveness” and look out for incredible glacial formations, including icebergs and ice avalanches. Be sure to wear your good walking shoes for this 90-minute moderate walk. You'll have plenty of stops for picture taking, enjoying the scenery and learning about the local history and geography. You may also spot wildlife during the 40-minute drive to and from this area. Operates seasonally. Approx. duration: 3 hours.
BANFF
Royal Canadian 25 mins
Adult Price: 262.00
This journey will only enhance the Three Sisters Peaks Tour by exploring the Goat and Sundance Ranges of the Rocky Mountains. You will see mountain peaks, alpine meadows, waterfalls and untouched glacier lakes. Perhaps even a glimpse of some wildlife. It's an extraordinary adventure not to be missed.
Brewster Banff Gondola
Adult Price: 59.00
At the Banff Gondola, you’ll see more mountains in a moment than most see in a lifetime! Ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain to experience a bird’s eye view of six mountain ranges of the Canadian Rockies. Begin with an eight-minute journey to the summit in a fully enclosed four-passenger gondola cabin. The views become increasingly spectacular as you climb to an elevation of 7,486 feet ( 2,281 meters) to the Summit Upper Terminal. Witness the breathtaking views in every direction or go to the restaurant area to enjoy the views inside or from its upper deck. You can also take the Banff Skywalk for a short self-guided interpretive walkway along the summit ridge leading to the Cosmic Ray Station National Historic Site of Canada. Subject to weather conditions. Approx. duration: 2.5 hours.
Mt. Assiniboine Tour 30 mins
Adult Price: 331.00
You are in for something special as you are transported to Mount Assiniboine - "the Matterhorn" of the Canadian Rockies. Our most popular adventure has all the fantastic scenery of the previous tours plus a fly by over top of the glacier. This photogenic peak rises majestically to 3,611 meters (11,870 feet) along the Great Divide. The Gloria and Assiniboine Glaciers will astound you. This is an experience you will never forget! Approx. duration: 30 minutes.
Royal Canadian Tour 25 mins
Adult Price: 273.00
This journey will only enhance the Three Sisters Peaks Tour by exploring the Goat and Sundance Ranges of the Rocky Mountains. You will see mountain peaks, alpine meadows, waterfalls and untouched glacier lakes. Perhaps even a glimpse of some wildlife. It's an extraordinary adventure not to be missed.
Three Sisters Peak Tour 12 min
Adult Price: 136.00
The most action packed twelve minutes of your life. Get up close and personal with the world famous Three Sisters Peaks. Reach out and touch them as you whisk by before escaping into the Spray Valley where you will explore the extraordinary hues of the Spray Lakes. Your return flight travels along the Goat Range before following the pristine Bow River back to Canmore.
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
