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| Duration | Destination | Departure |
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| 13 days and 12 nights | Canada (Toronto, Calgary, Banff National Park, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Sun Peaks, Whistler, Victoria, Vancouver) | Canada (Toronto) |
Day 1:
Toronto
Arrive at Pearson International Airport, Toronto. Individual transfer to your centrally-located hotel. After checking in with your tour director, the remainder of the day is free. Overnight in Toronto.
Day 2:
Toronto
We start the day with a sightseeing tour of Toronto and discover the many identities of Canada’s most cosmopolitan city. Highlights include the provincial legislative buildings (Queen’s Park), City Hall, the financial district, Chinatown, residential areas, the waterfront and a ride up the CN Tower. The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration, shopping or simple relaxation. Overnight in Toronto. Canadian breakfast included.
Day 3:
Niagara Falls Excursion - Toronto
Enjoy a full-day excursion to the splendour of Niagara Falls. Our route takes us through the lush fruit-growing district of the Niagara Peninsula and we see the historic village of Niagara-on-the-Lake. The Niagara Parkway follows the Niagara River, bordered with parkland, and leads us to our first unforgettable glimpse of the falls. Included is a thrilling boat ride on the Hornblower Niagara Cruises - Voyage to the Falls, taking us right to the foot of the Horseshoe Falls. Afterwards, you can enjoy an optional Niagara Helicopter Tour or Niagara Skywheel that gives you a breathtaking view of Niagara Falls region.
Day 4:
Toronto - Calgary (Flight)
Today we transfer to Pearson International Airport in Toronto and check in for our flight to Calgary, Alberta. Having crossed two thousand kilometres of Canadian wilderness and western wheatland, we arrive at Calgary International Airport and transfer to our hotel. After check-in at the hotel the remainder of the day is free. Explore the Old West at the Glenbow Museum or Fort Calgary on your own, browse through the Eau Claire Market, ride up the Calgary Tower for a great view and savour the great restaurants and dynamic nightlife. Overnight in Calgary. Canadian breakfast included.
Day 5:
Calgary - Banff National Park
We begin the day with a city tour of Calgary. 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. Overnight in Banff. Canadian breakfast included.
Day 6:
Banff National Park
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. Bring your camera! The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the surroundings of Banff, stroll along Banff Avenue, or relax and enjoy the scenery. Overnight in Banff. Canadian breakfast included.
Day 7:
Banff National Park - Jasper National Park
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. Overnight in Jasper. Canadian breakfast included.
Day 8:
Jasper National Park - Sun Peaks
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. You may alternately 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 picturesque Shuswap Highlands. Overnight in Sun Peaks. Canadian breakfast included.
Day 9:
Sun Peaks - Whistler
We can expect a day of dramatic scenery changes when 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. Overnight in Whistler. Continental breakfast included.
Day 10:
Whistler - Victoria
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. Overnight in Victoria. Canadian breakfast included.
Day 11:
Victoria
Proud of her 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 world-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 Whalewatching Excursion aboard a Zodiac or a regular vessel. Watch for the magnificent orcas and the abundance of marine wildlife. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the city’s delights. Overnight in Victoria. Continental breakfast included.
Day 12:
Victoria - Vancouver
We continue through the resort region of the Gulf Islands to the oceanside city of Vancouver. Upon arrival in Vancouver, we enjoy an interesting tour of the city, including Stanley Park, English Bay, Gastown, Chinatown, and much more. The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration or simple relaxation. This evening features our farewell dinner. Overnight in Vancouver. Continental breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 13:
Vancouver
Canadian breakfast included.
- Toronto sightseeing tour
- CN Tower admission
- Niagara Falls excursion
- Hornblower Niagara Cruises - Voyage to the Falls
- Banff and Lake Louise region tour
- Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer ride
- Ferry cruise through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island
- Victoria sightseeing tour
- Butchart Gardens
- Vancouver sightseeing tour
- 12 breakfasts and 1 dinner
- Transportation by modern tour coach
- Toronto/Calgary flight (Day 4) on Westjet Airlines
- Transfers between hotel and airport in Toronto and Calgary on Day 4
- Experienced tour driver
- Local guide in Toronto and tour director from Calgary to Vancouver
- First-class (or best available) accommodation
- Baggage handling (1 piece per person)
- Provincial Taxes and Federal GST and/or HST
- Canadian government air transportation tax
Note: Flight (Day 4) include the cost of 1 piece of luggage.
- Transfers (to and from hotel/airport) unless otherwise noted under inclusions
- International flights
- Insurance
- Any extras
- Anything not specified in the price includes
| Day | Overnight | Itinerary highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea Hotel or similarToronto |
Toronto Welcome desk in the hotel lobby with our Tour Director available. |
| 2 | Chelsea Hotel or similarToronto | |
| 3 | Chelsea Hotel or similarToronto | |
| 4 | Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown or similarCalgary | |
| 5 | Banff Aspen Lodge or Banff Caribou Lodge or similarBanff | Banff National Park |
| 6 | Banff Aspen Lodge or Banff Caribou Lodge or similarBanff | |
| 7 | Tonquin Inn or similarJasper | |
| 8 | Sun Peaks Grand Hotel or similarSun Peaks | |
| 9 | Delta Hotels by Marriott Whistler Village Suites or similarWhistler | |
| 10 | Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA or similarVictoria | |
| 11 | Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA or similarVictoria | |
| 12 | Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver or similarVancouver | |
| 13 | Vancouver |
| Place | English commentary | German commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | Chelsea Hotel or similar | |
| Calgary | Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown or similar | |
| Banff | Banff Aspen Lodge or Banff Caribou Lodge or similar | |
| Jasper | Tonquin Inn or similar | |
| Sun Peaks | Sun Peaks Grand Hotel or similar | |
| Whistler | Delta Hotels by Marriott Whistler Village Suites or similar | |
| Victoria | Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA or similar | |
| Vancouver | Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver or similar | |
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