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Resorts of the Rockies
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Elegant resorts set amidst breathtaking views await you on this tour of the Canadian Rockies. Tour the beautiful province of Alberta, home to such legendary spots as Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary, as well as the province of British Columbia, where you will enjoy stays in Sun Peaks, Victoria and Vancouver. Stay in some of Canada's most impressive hotels including the Fairmont Banff Springs and The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Keep your camera ready for spectacular photo opportunities. You won't want to miss sites like Athabasca Falls, Maligne Canyon, the Columbia Icefields and Butchart Gardens.
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| Details | | Collette Vacations | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Calgary | Arrive Calgary, Alberta - Tour Begins: Join Collette Vacations as you explore the beautiful resorts of the Canadian Rockies. | | Day 2 | Banff | Calgary - Banff: Today you depart Calgary for the spectacular Canadian Rockies! Enjoy a visit to the spectacular Moraine Lake and view the incredible Valley of the Ten Peaks from which you will view the unusual "saw-toothed" Ten Peaks. This afternoon depart for Banff and Bow Falls (which you will hear well before you behold its awesome beauty). Your home this evening is the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs, known as the "Castle in the Mountains." Today breakfast and dinner are included. | | Day 3 | Lake Louise | Banff - Lake Louise: This morning you venture off to the Sulphur Mountain Gondola for an incredible ride that offers magnificent views of Banff and the Rockies. Later, travel to the spectacular Lake Louise where you have the opportunity to view its emerald waters and the imposing Victoria Glacier. Enjoy some free time to walk along this beautiful lake and enjoy the majestic mountains. Tonight you will overnight at the incomparable Chateau Lake Louise.Today breakfast and dinner are included. | | Day 4 | Jasper | Lake Louise - Icefields Parkway - Jasper: A wonderful day of sightseeing is in store for you while en route to Jasper. Journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway: behold lovely waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped mountain ranges. Stop at the Columbia Icefields for a ride (weather permitting) across this mass of glacial ice, which is over 1,000 feet thick and represents the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle. Continuing up the parkway, perhaps you will see some of the wildlife of the region. Stop at powerful Athabasca Falls, whose waters have carved interesting features into stone, before arriving at your hotel for a two-night stay.Today breakfast and dinner are included. | | Day 5 | Jasper | Jasper: This morning you visit Maligne Lake, one of the prettiest bodies of water in the Canadian Rockies. The remainder of your afternoon is at leisure to relax or explore Jasper's quaint main street.Today breakfast is included. | | Day 6 | Sun Peaks | Jasper - Sun Peaks, British Columbia: Depart Jasper and head for one of the most scenic regions of British Columbia, Sun Peaks. En route, a stop will be made at stunning Maligne Canyon with its plethora of karst formations, before following the Yellowhead Highway. You will pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at over 12,000 feet above sea level, and then continue along the Thompson River before arriving in the resort town of Sun Peaks for an overnight at the Delta Sun Peaks Resort.Today breakfast and dinner are included. | | Day 7 | Victoria | Sun Peaks - Victoria: On your way to Victoria, known as the "City of Gardens," drive through the heart of British Columbia and discover lush forests surrounded by spectacular mountains. Later, travel aboard the BC Ferry for a spectacular cruise through the Gulf Islands with their dramatic coastlines. Continue on to Vancouver Island to arrive at the capital of British Columbia, the Old English-styled Victoria.Today breakfast is included. | | Day 8 | Victoria | Victoria: This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of charming Victoria. Afterwards, visit Butchart Gardens and stroll through their 55-acre display of colorful gardens. During your leisure time this afternoon you may choose to explore the Inner Harbour or the impressive Royal BC Museum which features native artifacts and hosts touring exhibits from around the world.Today breakfast and dinner are included. | | Day 9 | Vancouver | Victoria - Vancouver: This morning board the ferry back to Vancouver where you will experience the splendor of the city with a sightseeing tour that begins at Stanley Park. Visit Chinatown, one of North America's largest, and the waterfront area before ending up in Gastown, Vancouver's turn-of-the-century pedestrian mall filled with pubs, restaurants, art galleries, specialty stores, and the world-famous steam-powered clock.Today breakfast is included. | | Day 10 | Vancouver | Vancouver - Whistler - Vancouver: This morning you board the Whistler Mountaineer and enjoy views of the "Sea to Sky" region with spectacular mountain and ocean views. Upon arrival in Whistler enjoy some leisure time to explore the famous ski resort on your own. Tonight, gather for a farewell dinner.Today breakfast and dinner are included. | | Day 11 | Vancouver | Vancouver - Tour Ends: Today your tour ends, leaving you with a lifetime of memories of this spectacular region overflowing with an abundance of natural beauty. |
| | | The Westin Hotel, Calgary, AB | | The Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, AB | | The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, AB | | Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge or Sawridge Inn, Jasper, AB | | Delta Sun Peaks Resort, Sun Peaks, BC | | Marriott Victoria, Victoria, BC | | The Listel Hotel, Vancouver, BC | |
| | Total meals - 15 | Breakfasts - 9 | | Lunches - 0 | Dinners - 6 |
| Base Rates Per Person
Air rates are based from the following airport: Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport-SeattleTour and air prices are lead-in rates from a specific gateway based on double occupancy and include fuel surcharges and internal flights, these rates are subject to change. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. Taxes and fees are additional, for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices above.
*All special offers are valid on non-group and new bookings only. Special offers can not be combined with any other offer, except AARP discounts. |
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