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7 Days Alpine Journey from Calgary Tour Package
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Priced From: $1,299 Per Person (Quad)
Dates: May, Jun, Oct
 This adventure is designed to satisfy your desire to experience Canada's alpine splendor! Gondola rides to mountain summits, strolling on immense glaciers and nature walks are just a hint of some of the experiences that await. Stroll the pedestrian-only streets of Whistler resort and embrace the peaceful calls of loons at a secluded resort. This is a treat for the traveler in search of an authentic venture.
VACATION FEATURES:
6 nights accommodation, Luxury Motorcoach with driver/guide, 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, Columbia Icefield Glacier Excursion (seasonal*), Discover Jasper Excursion, Discover Banff Excursion, Banff to Jasper Excursion, Cave & Basin Historic Site Admission, Banff Gondola Admission, Whyte Museum Admission, Whistler to Vancouver transfer, Icefield Photograph (seasonal*), National Park fees, hotel luggage handling and gratuities on included meals.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Banff
Begin you motorcoach adventure this morning from downtown Calgary. A scenic drive through Alberta's rolling foothills and ranching country will lead you to the majesty of Banff and the surrounding Rocky Mountains. Join a sightseeing excursion of the scenic and historic highlights of Banff, including Bow Falls, the hoodoos, Cave & Basin National Historic Site, and Lake Minnewanka. Finish with an awe-inspiring ride on the Banff Gondola to the Summit of Sulphur Mountain. Your next two nights will be spent at your chosen Banff hotel, providing plenty of opportunity to discover this quaint alpine town.
DAY 2 Banff
Today is a free day for you to enjoy and explore more of what Banff has to offer. You may wish to visit the Cascade Gardens located at the end of Banff Avenue, take a stroll beside the Bow River or take an optional sightseeing tour. Visit the Whyte Museum to learn more about the people and wildlife that reside in Banff National Park and surrounding areas.
DAY 3 Jasper
Journey northwards into Jasper National Park along the remarkable Icefields Parkway. Abundant scenic masterpieces unfold around every corner, making this highway of towering peaks, sparkling glaciers and waterfalls among the most impressive drives in the world. Enjoy a stop at the Columbia Icefields Centre (seasonal*) for an interpretive Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier. Your overnight this evening is in the charming town of Jasper.
DAY 4 Lake Louise
A morning excursion of Jasper will introduce many of the highlights of this fascinating area. Discover the secrets of disappearing Medicine Lake, view the impressive narrow gorge of Maligne Canyon, learn the history of the First Nations and the early European explorers. Upon completion, an express service will be waiting to escort you to Lake Louise for your overnight stay.
DAY 5 Lac Le Jeune
Continue your journey westward through the Canadian Rockies into the province of British Columbia. Traveling over the Kicking Horse Pass and the Continental Divide into the Selkirk Mountain Range, and on to the mountaineering town of Revelstoke for a Canadian-style lunch. Your afternoon will breeze by as you traverse through the interior of British Columbia past lush farmlands and rolling mountain landscapes. The peaceful setting of Lac Le Jeune Resort awaits your arrival with a savory dinner buffet. Enjoy an evening stroll along the lake, or relax in the comfortable surroundings of this truly Canadian resort.
DAY 6 Whistler
Following a hearty breakfast, continue on through BC's rugged interior into the historic village of Lillooet for a lunch stop. Duffey Lake Road will define your afternoon as you wind through the majestic mountains and impressive glaciers of the Coast Mountain Range. Arrive in the very European town of Whistler situated at the base of Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains for your overnight stay. A series of footpaths meander through this picturesque resort, perfect for an afternoon walk.
DAY 7 Vancouver
After a free morning, travel along the magnificent Sea to Sky Highway into the metropolis of Vancouver to end your journey either downtown or at the International Airport.
This vacation is available in reverse, departing from Calgary. Additional hotel nights are available in both Calgary and Vancouver. *When day tours or attractions are not operational in the off-season, the price will be adjusted or there will an alternative excursion/attraction made available.
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10/08
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