Resorts of the Rockies
Elegant resorts set amidst breathtaking views await you on this tour of the Canadian Rockies. Tour the beautiful province of Alberta, home to such legendary spots as Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary, as well as the province of British Columbia, where you will enjoy stays in Sun Peaks, Victoria and Vancouver. Stay in some of Canada's most impressive hotels including the Fairmont Banff Springs and The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Keep your camera ready for spectacular photo opportunities. You won't want to miss sites like Athabasca Falls, Maligne Canyon, the Columbia Icefields and Butchart Gardens.
Overnight in some of the finest resorts in the Canadian Rockies - including the Fairmont Banff Springs and the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. View Victoria Glacier and the emerald waters of Lake Louise. Stop at the Columbia Icefields and participate in a Glacier Experience (weather permitting) across this mass of glacial ice which is over 1,000 feet thick.
Highlights
Calgary, Banff, Columbia Icefields, Lake Louise, Jasper, Sun Peaks, Victoria, Butchart Gardens, Vancouver, Whistler
Collette Experience
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- Tour Operator
- Collette Vacations
- Offer
- Offer valid through 2/28/2009
- Duration
- 11 Days
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Calgary | Arrive Calgary, Alberta - Tour Begins: Join Collette Vacations as you explore the beautiful resorts of the Canadian Rockies. |
| Day 2 | Banff | Calgary - Banff: Today you depart Calgary for the spectacular Canadian Rockies! Enjoy a visit to the spectacular Moraine Lake and view the incredible Valley of the Ten Peaks from which you will view the unusual "saw-toothed" Ten Peaks. This afternoon depart for Banff and Bow Falls (which you will hear well before you behold its awesome beauty). Later, enjoy a visit to a local ammonite specialist where you will learn about this rare gemstone that is found only in Alberta. |
| Day 3 | Lake Louise | Banff - Lake Louise: This morning you'll travel to the spectacular Lake Louise where you have the opportunity to view its emerald waters and the imposing Victoria Glacier. Enjoy some free time to walk along this beautiful lake and enjoy the majestic mountains. |
| Day 4 | Jasper | Lake Louise - Icefields Parkway - Jasper: A wonderful day of sightseeing is in store for you while en route to Jasper. Journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway: behold lovely waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped mountain ranges. Stop at the Columbia Icefields for a ride (weather permitting) across this mass of glacial ice, which is over 1,000 feet thick and represents the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle. Continuing up the parkway, perhaps you will see some of the wildlife of the region. Stop at powerful Athabasca Falls, whose waters have carved interesting features into stone, before arriving at your hotel for a two-night stay. |
| Day 5 | Jasper | Jasper: |
| Day 6 | Sun Peaks | Jasper - Sun Peaks, British Columbia: Depart Jasper and head for one of the most scenic regions of British Columbia, Sun Peaks. En route, a stop will be made at stunning Maligne Canyon with its plethora of karst formations, before following the Yellowhead Highway. You will pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at over 12,000 feet above sea level, and then continue along the Thompson River before arriving in the resort town of Sun Peaks for an overnight at the Delta Sun Peaks Resort. |
| Day 7 | Victoria | Sun Peaks - Victoria: On your way to Victoria, known as the "City of Gardens," drive through the heart of British Columbia and discover lush forests surrounded by spectacular mountains. |
| Day 8 | Victoria | Victoria: This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of charming Victoria. |
| Day 9 | Vancouver | Victoria - Vancouver: This morning board the ferry back to Vancouver, host city of the 2010 Winter Olympics! Upon arrival you will experience the splendor of the city with a sightseeing tour that begins at Stanley Park. Visit Chinatown, one of North America's largest, and the waterfront area before ending up in Gastown, Vancouver's turn-of-the-century pedestrian mall filled with pubs, restaurants, art galleries, specialty stores, and the world-famous steam-powered clock. |
| Day 10 | Vancouver | Vancouver - Whistler - Vancouver: This morning you will enjoy the "Sea to Sky" Highway's spectacular mountain and ocean views en route to Whistler. Upon arrival in Whistler, enjoy some leisure time to explore this famous ski resort on your own. Tonight, gather for a farewell dinner. |
| Day 11 | Tour ends | Vancouver - Tour Ends: Today your tour ends, leaving you with a lifetime of memories of this spectacular region overflowing with an abundance of natural beauty. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- Note
Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
