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Alpine Journey from Vancouver
7 Days/6 Nights
This adventure is designed to satisfy your desire to experience Canada's alpine splendour! 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 traveller in search of an authentic venture. TOUR AJE6
VACATION FEATURES:
Accommodations
- 6 nights hotel accommodation
Meals
- 1 Breakfast at Lac Le Jeune Resort
- 2 Lunches at Minter Gardens and Revelstoke
- 1 Dinner at Lac Le Jeune Resort
Sightseeing Excursions and Tours
- 2 Day Journey from Whistler to Banff
- Icefield Parkway & Glacier Experience from Lake Louise to Jasper
- Discover Jasper Tour
- Discover Banff Tour
- Evening Wildlife Tour & Cruise *
Admissions
- Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience
- Banff Gondola Ride
- Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Transfers
- Vancouver to Whistler
- Jasper to Banff
- Banff to Calgary
Documentation
- Icefield Photograph
- Itinerary, brochures, maps and vouchers
- National Park entrance fees
- Hotel luggage handling
ITINERARY:
DAY 1 - Vancouver to Whistler
Your motorcoach adventure begins this morning departing from Vancouver International Airport or selected downtown hotels, along the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler. A free afternoon will provide opportunity to explore all that this bustling resort town has to offer, before spending the night in your selected Whistler hotel.
DAY 2 - Whistler to Lac Le Jeune
Departing Whistler, travel towards the beautiful interior British Columbia. Leaving the Pacific Coast behind, you will be pleasently greeted by some of the most stunning scenery in the country. Explore Minter Gardens while enjoying lunch, before traveling up the world-famous Coquihala Highway for some magnificent photo opportunities. End your trek with an early evening arrival at Lac Le Jeune Resort. You will have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the truly Canadian ambiance of this wilderness lodge.
DAY 3 - Lac Le Jeune to Lake Louise
After breakfast, a morning departure from Lac Le Jeune will take you onwards towards the Canadian Rockies. After a lunch stop in Revelstoke, your motorcoach journey will continue over the Kicking Horse Pass and the Continental Divide to arrive at Lake Louise, the 'Jewel of the Rockies' for your evening stay.
DAY 4 - Lake Louise to Jasper Sightseeing
Today your journey will take you northwards along the Icefields Parkway. After a stop at the Athabasca Glacier including an interpretive tour on the Brewster Ice Explorer (seasonal*), you will continue on to Jasper for your overnight accommodation.
DAY 5 - Jasper to Banff Sightseeing
A morning excursion of Jasper will include many fantastic sights including Pyramid Lake, Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon. This afternoon depart Jasper and travel to the resort town of Banff, via Brewster Express motorcoach.
DAY 6 - Discovering Banff
This morning's excursion takes you through the town of Banff and it's environs. You'll ascend Tunnel Mountain drive to view magnificent Bow Falls. Take a mid morning stroll along Lake Minnewanka or 'Lake of the Spirits' to refresh yourself prior to you final stop at the Banff Gondola where you'll will experience a 360-degree panoramic sea of mountain ranges, valleys and lakes. Also included is and afternoon cruise on Lake Minnewanka where you are sure to see some of Banff's famous wildlife in their natural habitat.
DAY 7 - Departing Calgary
Today you will end your journey with a transfer to Calgary International Airport or downtown Calgary.
*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 Calgary (AJW6) ***
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