10-Day Heart of the Canadian Rockies Tour - Calgary In, Vancouver Out

Day 1 Calgary

Today we will gather in Calgary. The tour director will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the tour.

Standard Hotel: Sandman Hotel City Center

Day 2 Calgary - Banff(136 km)

Our morning is dedicated to a tour of Calgary, AB. Our guided tour will take us past some of the most amazing sights the city has to offer. In the afternoon, we will journey to Banff National Park, where we will ride the Sulfur Mountain Gondola. before checking into the hotel.

Calgary, AB This city near the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, Canada is near several of Alberta's amazing national parks. The city itself is home to the stadium from the 1988 Olympics, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, Heritage Park Historical Village, and more!

Banff National Park, AB Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.

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  Sulfur Mountain Gondola Ride This unique cable-car ride takes visitors to Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park to the top of Sulphur Mountain, a UNESCO World Hertitage Site. Atop the mountain there are many viewing areas, a long boardwalk, and two small museums.

Standard Hotel: BANFF NATIONAL PARK Bow View Lodge

Day 3 Banff National Park

Today, guests will have an entire day to explore Banff National Park .

Banff National Park, AB Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.

Standard Hotel: Inns of Banff

Day 4 Banff National Park - Jasper National Park(177 km)

Today we will explore Banff National Park, paying visits to the Columbia Icefield and Lake Louise before continuing on to Jasper National Park for the afternoon. Here, guests are invited to join an optional tour down the Athabasca River.

Banff National Park, AB Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.

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  Columbia Icefield The Columbia Icefield in the northern part of Banff National Park covers an area of about 200 square miles in the Canadian Rockies. The Icefield feeds eight major glaciers in the area, including Athabasca Glacier and Dome Glacier.
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  Lake Louise Lake Louise is a glacial lake in Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park. The lake is known for its vibrant blue-green coloration, which comes from rock flour carried into the lake by the water of the nearby melting glaciers.

Jasper National Park, AB Offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.

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  Athabasca Glacier The Athabasca Glacier is the most-visited glacier in North America. It is one of the eight major glaciers of the Columbia Icefield. The Icefield Interpretive Centre is next to the glacier, and is where visitors can arrange tours.

Standard Hotel: Marmot Lodge

Day 5 Jasper National Park

Today we will continue to explore Jasper National Park. Guests may join an optional excursion in which we will journey to Maligne Lake, where we will board a boat tour to Spirit Island. The rest of the day is free for self-exploration.

Jasper National Park, AB Offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.

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  Maligne Lake This amazing lake and the scenery surrounding it is one of the most-photographed areas in the world. It is beloved for its crystalline waters, the surrounding mountains, and Spirit Island. The area is home to many animals, including caribou.

Standard Hotel: Lobstick Lodge

Day 6 Jasper National Park - Mount Robson Provincial Park - Kamloops(230 km)

In the morning, we will explore Mount Robson Provincial Park before leaving the Jasper area and heading to the resort town of Kamloops, BC for the night.

Jasper National Park, AB Offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.

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  Mount Robson Provincial Park Mount Robson Provincial Park in the Canadian stretch of the Rocky Mountains has been open to the public for one hundred years. It is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site and features impressive glaciers.

Standard Hotel: Sun Peaks Lodge

Day 7 Kamloops - Victoria(442 km)

In the morning, we will head to the western shores of British Columbia, where we will catch a ferry to Victoria, BC. Here, we will take a tour that includes stops at the famous Bucthart Gardens and Beacon Hill Park. Guests will have the night to themselves.

Victoria, BC This city on Vancouver Island in the central Pacific Ocean is the capital of British Columbia. It is home to many popular attractions, such as Beacon Hill Park, Butchart Gardens, the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, and more.

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  Beacon Hill Park Beacon Hill Park, located in Victoria, British Columbia, contains hiking trails, a waterpark, two playgrounds, a petting zoo, and botanical gardens, among many other attractions. Loved by locals and tourists alike, the 200-acre park has something for everyone.
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  Butchart Gardens These world-famous floral gardens are located on a 55-acre estate on Vancouver Island's southeastern point in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. People from around the world have been coming to see the gardens for more than 100 years.

Standard Hotel: Sandman Suites on Davie

Day 8 Victoria

Guests will have the entire day to explore Victoria at their leisure. In the evening, there is an optional night tour of Chinatown.

Victoria, BC This city on Vancouver Island in the central Pacific Ocean is the capital of British Columbia. It is home to many popular attractions, such as Beacon Hill Park, Butchart Gardens, the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, and more.

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  Chinatown Victoria The oldest Chinatown in Canada is located on the Pacific coast of British Columbia in the city of Victoria. This artistic and cultural center has features such as its famous Chinese Gate, which is guarded by lion statues.

Standard Hotel: Embassy Inn

Day 9 Victoria - Vancouver(112 km)

Today we will take the ferry back to the mainland, where we will spend the day getting to know the city of Vancouver, BC. Stops on our tour of the city include Chinatown, Gastown, and Stanley Park.

Vancouver, BC This city in British Columbia is the most populated metro area in western Canada. This historic city grew from an 1867 settlement called "Gastown." Visitors can take a boat ride to nearby Victoria on Vancouver Island.

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  Chinatown The Chinatown in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Canada's west coast, is the largest Chinatown in Canada. It is also a National Historic Site, and its many historical locations, shops, and eateries make it a popular destination for tourists.
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  Gastown Named for seaman "Gassy" Jack Deighton, this historic district in Vancouver has a colorful history that culminates in its function today as a hub for technology and popular shopping and dining locale for tourists and locals alike.
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  Stanley Park One of Vancouver's main tourist attractions and beloved by visitors and locals alike, this massive park on the western coast of Canada is not to be missed. Stanley Park was the first park in Vancouver, and remains the largest.

Standard Hotel: Royal Scot Hotel & Suites

Day 10 Vancouver

Today we will conclude our tour. Free transfer to the Vancouver International Airport is available.

Inclusions

• Fully guided: English speaking tour guide
• 9 nights hotel accommodations
• Ground Transportation

Exclusions

• Calgary International Airport transfer: $22.00 per person
• Optional tours, tips to guides, driver, and tour manager.
• Items of a personal nature such as laundry, wines, water, beverages, food,passport and visa fees, insurance, airport taxes and fees, and foreign port taxes unless specifically indicated in the package inclusions

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