Rockies Trail
Rockies Trail
Rockies Trail
11 Days Starting in Calgary, AB, Canada and ending in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Visiting: Calgary, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park Of Canada, Sun Peaks, Whistler, Victoria, Vancouver, United Kingdom
Tour operator:
Tour code:
crt
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Explore the Rocky Mountains, your gateway to Canada, on this incredible tour! Witness hot springs, glacial ice fields and breathtaking views of soaring peaks, journey over rolling foothills and through interior canyons, and discover the frontier legends of homesteaders, cowboys and gold seekers. The mountain park settings of Banff, Jasper and Whistler give way to the port cities of Vancouver and Victoria, and you will revel in the true Pacific experience – from awesome coastal scenery to boat cruises across blue-water straits where whales travel and bald eagles soar. From ocean and mountains to lively communities with famous western hospitality, this trip has it all!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Calgary
Location: Calgary
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Delta Hotels by Marriot (or similar)
Fly to Calgary. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your overnight hotel, and will meet your Tour Director later today.
Day 2 : Calgary To Banff National Park
Location: Banff National Park, Calgary
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mount Royal Hotel/Banff Aspen Lodge/Delta Hotels (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
We begin the day with a city tour of Calgary, with its many skyscrapers and cosmopolitan way of life.
Leaving the city, we travel west on the Trans-Canada Highway into the rolling foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The majestic peaks of the Canadian Rockies soon fill the horizon as we approach Banff National Park, our first of several in the Canadian national parks system.
We soon arrive in the charming resort town of Banff, where we will stay for two nights.
Day 3 : Banff National Park
Location: Banff National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mount Royal Hotel/Banff Aspen Lodge/Delta Hotels (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we will enjoy a tour of the region around Banff. The area became Canada's first national park in 1885 to protect its natural hot springs.
An optional helicopter sightseeing tour will give you the chance to see the eastern ranges of the Rocky Mountains.
Alternatively, you can take an optional gondola ride to spectacular Sulphur Mountain. Don't forget to bring your camera!
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the surroundings of Banff. Stroll along Banff Avenue or relax and relish in the outstanding scenery.
Day 4 : Banff National Park To Jasper National Park
Location: Jasper National Park Of Canada, Banff National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lobstick Lodge/Marmot Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today's journey through Banff and Jasper national parks promises to be a highlight of our Rockies Trail programme. Shortly after leaving Banff, we visit the famous scenery of Lake Louise, one of the most photographed lakes in Canada.
Afterwards, we travel north on the famed Icefields Parkway through a rugged wilderness flanked by dramatic mountain ranges.
At the Columbia Icefield, we board a specially constructed Ice Explorer to ride on the surface of the ancient Athabasca Glacier.
Close to Jasper, you have the chance to go on an optional raft trip on the Athabasca River. Your experienced guide will point out the natural and human history as you raft through short rapids and stretches of calm waters.
We stay overnight in Jasper.
Day 5 : Jasper National Park To Sun Peaks
Location: Sun Peaks, Jasper National Park Of Canada
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre
Meals Included: Breakfast
Before leaving Jasper National Park this morning, you can take part in an optional Spirit Island Cruise on Maligne Lake, the most picturesque and largest glacier-fed lake in the park.
Alternatively, take an optional motorcycle tour of Jasper, riding in the comfortable sidecar, with an unmatched view of the forests and mountains.
Then, we travel west along the Yellowhead Highway and into the heartland of British Columbia. Breathtaking, unspoiled vistas await visitors in every season of the year. The route takes us along the Thompson River through the scenic Shuswap Highlands.
We stay overnight in Sun Peaks.
Day 6 : Sun Peaks To Whistler
Location: Whistler, Sun Peaks
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Delta Hotels by Marriott/Whistler Village Suites (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Expect a day of dramatic scenery changes as we drive through the ranch lands and head for the coastal mountains. A journey along the Duffey Lake Road exposes new vistas at every turn.
An optional Floatplane Sightseeing Tour over Garibaldi Park gives you an inspiring view of a natural preserve of volcanic peaks, alpine lakes and meadows.
Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. We stay overnight in Whistler.
Day 7 : Whistler To Victoria
Location: Whistler, Victoria
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
The Sea-to-Sky Highway leads us south through spectacular coastal scenery today. You will visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge, suspended high above a magnificent canyon.
From Horseshoe Bay, we cruise by ferry across the strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island, and continue by coach to Victoria, British Columbia's capital city. Arriving in Victoria, we embark on a city tour of this former British enclave.
We stay for two nights in Victoria.
Day 8 : Victoria
Location: Victoria
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Proud of its maritime heritage, Victoria has retained a quaint, colonial demeanour evident in the many 19th century landmarks throughout the city. Today we treat ourselves to a tour of the famous Butchart Gardens, one of the world's great floral displays set in a reclaimed stone quarry. Time will be allocated here for browsing through the regal gardens.
You can take part in an optional Floatplane Sightseeing Tour over downtown Victoria and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, with the Olympic Mountains in the distance.
You can also go on an optional whale-watching excursion aboard a Zodiac or a regular vessel. Watch for the magnificent Orcas and abundance of marine wildlife.
The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the city's many delights.
Day 9 : Victoria To Vancouver
Location: Vancouver, Victoria
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we continue through the resort region of the Gulf Islands to the ocean-side city of Vancouver.
Upon arrival in Vancouver, we enjoy an interesting tour of the city, including Stanley Park, English Bay, Gastown, Chinatown and more.
The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration or simply to relax.
We stay overnight in Vancouver and enjoy a farewell dinner this evening.
Day 10 : Return Flight To The Uk
Location: Vancouver, United Kingdom
Accommodation: Return Flight
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to Vancouver Airport for your return flight to the UK.
Day 11 : Arrive In Uk
Location: United Kingdom
Arrival in the UK.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Yes, airport transfers are included
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for one night in Calgary at Delta Hotels by Marriot (or similar), and two nights in Banff, at Mount Royal Hotel/Banff Aspen Lodge/Delta Hotels (or similar).
In Jasper you will stay for one night at Lobstick Lodge/Marmot Lodge (or similar), and in Kamloops for one night at The Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre
In Whistler, you will stay for one night at Delta Hotels by Marriott/Whistler Village Suites (or similar).
In Victoria, you will stay two nights at Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA (or similar).
Your tour ends in Vancouver where you stay overnight at Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver (or similar).
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Are flights included in this tour?
Return flights are included on any Leger Air Holidays
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport transfers are included on any Leger Air Holidays
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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