Rockies Experience
Calgary - Banff - Jasper - Clearwater - Wells Gray - Whistler - Vancouver
A one way ticket to see some of the main attractions of British Columbia. Perfect to combine with a rail tour or cruise!
Note:This tour can be done in either direction and year round.
Self drive tours can be done in a rental car, RV or motor home or even a motor bike!
Itinerary
- Day 1: Calgary - Banff
- Spend the morning in Calgary; suggestions are Pioneer Park, Olympic Ski Park; depart Calgary for Banff via Kananaskis; overnight in Banff.
- Day 2: Banff
- Today the world of the Canadian Rockies unfolds before your eyes! Suggest sightseeing area including Lake Louise. This morning enjoy the beauty of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake; take a morning stroll along the lake. For those who crave that cup of tea, walk to the Lake Agnes Tea House. Overnight Banff
- Day 3: Banff - Jasper
- Today you travel the famous Ice Fields Parkway stopping along the way to capture the sights and sounds of placid lakes, rushing glacier water and the indigenous wildlife! The Parkway affords views of the Athabasca and Dome Glaciers as well as Peyto and Bow Lakes; in Jasper suggest Maligne Canyon, Mount Edith Cavell (time of year permitting), Athabasca Falls, Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, Maligne Lake and cruise. Overnight in Jasper
- Day 4: Jasper to Clearwater
- Enjoy the majesty of Mount Robson and be captivated by the endless views and vistas! There is nothing to compare with the Rockies! Enjoy a tour of Jasper including Maligne Canyon, Mount Edith Cavell (time of year permitting), Athabasca Falls, Pyramid and Patricia Lakes. Overnight in Clearwater.
- Day 5: Clearwater to Whistler
- Take Highway 24 through the Inter lakes District. This is the land of lakes, rolling hills , wildlife, great fishing and ranching! Miles of well marked scenic trails traverse the area over gentle hills of the central plateau and are ideal for hikers and walkers. Turn off highway 24 at Highway 97 to travel south to Lillooet. We follow the gold rush trail; pass through the town of Clinton, which was known as 47 Mile House, suggest a stop at the Hat Creek Ranch which is another famous BC history landmark. The Hat Creek Ranch was once a roadhouse, stopping place for the B.X. Stage. Today it features historical buildings, wagon rides and touring. Overnight in Whistler
- Day 6: Whistler - Vancouver
- After breakfast; finish what there was not time for yesterday; after lunch head out to the Sea to Sky highway and back to Vancouver; overnight in Vancouver.
- Day 7: Vancouver
- Free time to explore Vancouver until flight out or your next adventure! Tour ends
Included
- 6 Nights Accommodation (for motor home option it includes all campgrounds with best available hookups)
- Breakfast included with all B&B (expect Jasper)
- Information Pack
- Free Phone Help Line
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