Passage through the Rockies
Passage through the Rockies
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Highlights
Journey out on to the Athabasca Glacier on an Ice Explorer
Spend time with wolfdogs and grizzly bears
Travel along the iconic Icefields Parkway
Wander through Victoria’s beautiful Butchart Gardens
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Overview
This comprehensive escorted touring holiday offers an in-depth exploration of the Canadian Rockies, with time also spent in the wilderness at Blue River, the alpine resort town of Whistler and the pretty city of Victoria on Vancouver Island. Choose to extend your stay with a memorable cruise through Alaska's Inside Passage.
This affordable journey from Calgary to Vancouver takes in the scenic highlights of Alberta and British Columbia. With plenty of memorable experiences included along the way, and a choice of optional excursions which can be added to suit your interests (additional cost), this is a Canadian holiday that's full of contrasts.
Itinerary
Day 1 Calgary
On arrival in Calgary, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, meet your fellow travellers and Tour Director at an informal Welcome Reception.
Overnight: Marriott Downtown Hotel.
On arrival in Calgary, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, meet your fellow travellers and Tour Director at an informal Welcome Reception.
Overnight: Marriott Downtown Hotel.
Day 2 Calgary - Banff
After breakfast depart Calgary for Banff. En route you will stop at the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary. This afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff.
Overnight: Banff Park Lodge. Breakfast and dinner included.
After breakfast depart Calgary for Banff. En route you will stop at the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary. This afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff.
Overnight: Banff Park Lodge. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 3 Banff
Today is at leisure to explore Banff or take your choice of optional excursions (own expense). Perhaps enjoy a Banff Experience Tour, which includes a visit to Johnston Canyon, or take a thrilling helicopter flight over Banff National Park.
Overnight: Banff Park Lodge. Breakfast and dinner included.
Today is at leisure to explore Banff or take your choice of optional excursions (own expense). Perhaps enjoy a Banff Experience Tour, which includes a visit to Johnston Canyon, or take a thrilling helicopter flight over Banff National Park.
Overnight: Banff Park Lodge. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 4 Banff - Lake Louise
Travel north to beautiful Moraine Lake, located in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. After taking in the views here, continue to the world-famous Lake Louise.
Overnight: Lake Louise Inn. Breakfast and dinner included.
Travel north to beautiful Moraine Lake, located in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. After taking in the views here, continue to the world-famous Lake Louise.
Overnight: Lake Louise Inn. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 5 Lake Louise - Icefields Parkway - Jasper
Journey along the spectacular Icefields Parkway, a chain of massive icefields straddling the Continental Divide. At the immense Columbia Icefield you will take a ride in a specially-designed Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier. Continue along the parkway and enjoy vistas of glaciers, lakes and wildlife on your way to Jasper.
Overnight: Mountain Park Lodges. Breakfast included.
Journey along the spectacular Icefields Parkway, a chain of massive icefields straddling the Continental Divide. At the immense Columbia Icefield you will take a ride in a specially-designed Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier. Continue along the parkway and enjoy vistas of glaciers, lakes and wildlife on your way to Jasper.
Overnight: Mountain Park Lodges. Breakfast included.
Prices and Departures
Price from £2,995 excluding flights
Airfares start from around £550 per person and are quoted separately to the holiday price. When enquiring, our Travel Specialists will provide the best fare possible from your preferred airline / airport.
Note: Airfares tend to be cheaper the earlier you book.
What's Included
- Accommodation in rooms with private bathroom
- 12-Day Tour: All breakfasts, 4 dinners
- 19-Day Tour: 7 nights Inside Passage Cruise in Interior Stateroom
- 19-Day Tour: All breakfasts, 11 dinners, 6 lunches
- Excursions and entrance fees as per itinerary
- Blue River Wildlife Cruise
- Ice Explorer Glacier excursion
- Experienced Tour Director & Driver
- Tipping for tour director, driver, hotels, restaurants & activities
- 19-Day Tour: port charges
- 24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
- No surcharge guarantee
- Full financial protection
2023 departures
From prices per person, based on 2 sharing a room with private bathroom
| Departures | Twin Price 12-Day Land Only Tour | Single Price 12-Day Land Only Tour | Twin Price 19-Day Tour with Alaska Cruise | Single Price 19-Day Tour with Alaska Cruise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2023 | £2,995 | £3,995 | £4,595 | £6,495 |
| 06 May 2023 | £3,195 | £4,245 | £4,595 | £6,695 |
| 13 May 2022 | £3,295 | £4,445 | £4,795 | £6,995 |
| 20 May 2023 | £3,295 | £4,445 | £4,795 | £6,995 |
| 03 Jun 2023 | £3,495 | £4,895 | £5,095 | £7,645 |
| 10 Jun 2023 | £3,495 | £4,895 | £5,095 | £7,645 |
| 29 Jul 2023 | £3,695 | £5,295 | £5,295 | £8,045 |
| 12 Aug 2023 | £3,595 | £5,195 | £5,195 | £7,795 |
| 26 Aug 2023 | £3,595 | £5,195 | £5,095 | £7,695 |
| 02 Sep 2023 | £3,495 | £4,945 | £4,995 | £7,395 |
| 09 Sep 2023 | £3,495 | £4,945 | £4,995 | £7,395 |
2024 departures
From prices per person, based on 2 sharing a room with private bathroom
| Departures | Twin Price 12-Day Land Only Tour | Single Price 12-Day Land Only Tour | Twin Price 19-Day Tour with Alaska Cruise | Single Price 19-Day Tour with Alaska Cruise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2024 | £3,495 | £4,695 | £4,745 | £6,795 |
| 04 May 2024 | £3,595 | £4,895 | £4,995 | £7,195 |
| 11 May 2024 | £3,695 | £5,095 | £5,295 | £7,695 |
| 18 May 2024 | £3,695 | £5,095 | £5,295 | £7,695 |
| 25 May 2024 | £3,795 | £5,195 | £5,395 | £7,995 |
| 01 Jun 2024 | £3,995 | £5,645 | £5,695 | £8,495 |
| 29 Jun 2024 | £3,995 | £5,645 | £5,695 | £8,495 |
| 27 Jul 2024 | £3,995 | £5,645 | £5,695 | £8,495 |
| 03 Aug 2024 | £3,995 | £5,645 | £5,695 | £8,495 |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £3,995 | £5,645 | £5,495 | £8,145 |
| 07 Sep 2024 | £3,995 | £5,645 | £5,395 | £7,995 |
| 17 Sep 2024 | £3,995 | £5,645 | £5,395 | £7,995 |
Minimum group size: 24 Maximum group size: 48
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