Alpine Journey from Calgary

7 Days/6 Nights

The name says it all! Journey through Canada's most stunning alpine ranges visiting the towns and villages that are as beautiful and relaxing as the lush scenery the are nestled in. From the Coast Mountain village of Whistler to Banff and Lake Louise in the heart of the Rockies, there is no other place on earth which gives you this sense of beauty and adventure. TOUR AJW6

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PRICING PER PERSON

Prices are per person listed in Canadian dollars. Subject to applicable taxes. Prices listed do not include discounts or promotions - please inquire. Package prices and itinerary are not finalized until confirmed by a Vacations Canada travel planner. Contact your travel professional or a Vacations Canada travel planner to customize or build your own vacation package. View Terms and Conditions.

VACATION FEATURES:

Accommodations
- 6 nights hotel accommodation

Meals
- 1 Breakfast at Lac Le Jeune Resort
- 2 Lunches in Revelstoke and Minter Gardens
- 1 Dinner at Lac Le Jeune Resort

Sightseeing Excursions and Tours
- Beautiful Banff Tour
- Lake Minnewanka Tour & Cruise *
- Icefield Parkway & Glacier Experience from Banff to Jasper
- Discover Jasper Tour
- 2 Day Journey from Banff to Whistler

Admissions
- Banff Gondola Ride
- Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
- Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure

Transfers
- Jasper to Lake Louise
- Whistler to Vancouver

Documentation
- Icefield Photograph
- Brewster Sightseeing Excursion discount coupon
- Outdoor Adventures @ Whistler discount coupon
- Blackcomb Aviation discount coupon
- Itinerary, brochures, maps and vouchers
- National Park entrance fees
- Hotel luggage handling

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 - Discovering 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 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 - Exploring Banff

Today is a free day for you to enjoy and explore more of what Banff has to offer. This morning take a cruise on Lake Minnewanka. Afterward, 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 Brewster 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 - Banff to Jasper Sightseeing

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 - Jasper to Lake Louise Sightseeing

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 - Lake Louise to 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 - Lac Le Jeune to Whistler

Today's tour will travel to Vancouver via the Coquihalla Highway. It passes through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the province. This dramatic change of environment is always exhilarating, as you go from misty coastal cedars and tall firs to bright sunlight on the high rock faces in the space of half an hour. Continue past the Coquihalla, traveling through Hope. While here, be sure to try to get some photos of the world-famous totem poles. Minter Gardens is the lunch stop for today. After lunch, there will be some time for a leisurely stroll around the world-class gardens before your departure for Whistler.

DAY 7 - Whistler to 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.

*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.

*** This vacation is available in reverse from Vancouver (AJE6) ***

"Knowledgeable drivers! We felt like the tour was individual to us, relaxed and well organized"

L. Foster-Bentham
Denver, UK

"We took a tour with your company and I want to commend one of your drivers Rick, he was not only quite competent but quite personable, entertaining and knowledgeable."

J & J Desmond
Toledo, USA

"Many thanks to Brian for making it a "trip of a lifetime", he obviously loves the job he does and it shows in his knowledge, courtesy, and driving skills. We look forward to returning to Canada!"

A. Bedlon
North Thoresby, England