Tour Grand Canadian (18 Days)

Flights

1 internal flight ***International flights are not included***

Others

All sightseeing and activities stated as included.

Guide

Expert Trip Manager & Driver Team

Accommodation

14 nights in Hotels, 2 nights in , 2 nights in Special Stay

Transport

Coach

Meals

12 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 5 Dinners

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Contiki through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. For guests travelling with Contiki from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guests’ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.

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Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included.

Optional

Visit Montmorency Falls & go ziplining Food Walking Tour of Mile End Jet Boat Ride Helicopter Flight over Niagara Falls USD $95.00 Second City Improv Show USD $53.00 Steam Whistle Brewery Tour USD $15.00 CN Tower USD $27.00 Canoe Excursion CAD $69.00 Vallea Lumina Multimedia Experience Snowmobiling Vallea Lumina Multimedia Experience Peak 2 Peak Gondola CAD $54.00 White-water rafting at Mt. Robson $100.00 Maligne Lake Cruise CAD $56.00 Glacier skywalk Mountain climbing CAD $168.00 Horseback Ride & Steak Fry CAD $123.00 Helicopter Flight - Royal Canadian CAD $230.00 Helicopter Flight - MT. Assiniboine Glacier CAD $276.00 Hot spring dip Banff Gondola $40.00 Dinner Cruise CAD $73.00 Experience FlyOver Canada CAD $20.00 Capilano Suspension Bridge $36.00

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Day 1 Day 1: Toronto To Ottawa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Toronto To Ottawa

Your journey begins in Toronto BUT...we’re off to Ottawa this morning for a glimpse into life in the nation’s capital. Welcome to Ottawa, the fun-loving capital. We’ll explore our new surroundings on a city tour before enjoying some time to see Ottawa your way - whether it’s a boat ride on the Rideau Canal or just strolling the streets, you’ll have plenty of time for your own adventure. Exercise seems a good idea in preparation for all that Poutine in Quebec....
Day 2 Day 2: Ottawa To Quebec City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Ottawa To Quebec City

Au revoir Ottawa and bonjour Quebec City! With its cobbled streets and ancient stone houses, Quebec City’s UNESCO World-Heritage-listed old town is an open-air museum. It’s time to get out and explore more of what this region has to offer - we’re talking vibrant art scenes, Parisian-style eateries and quaint river boardwalks. We’ll immerse ourselves in the history of the city on a tour with a local guide, then once we’ve uncovered Quebec’s hidden historical gems, it’s time to fill up on a famous Canadian dish - Poutine! We’ll be sure to hit up a local eatery where it’s well and truly the star of the show.
Day 3 Day 3: Quebec City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Quebec City

There’s no better way to start the day than with fresh air and fantastic views, so let’s whisk ourselves away to Montmorency Falls this morning. If you’re feeling adventurous, opt to soar across the falls on a zipline that will bring you even closer to this magnificent, natural phenomenon. Now that you’re fully awake, we’ll head back to Quebec where you’ll have the afternoon to explore. You could check out the Chateau Frontenac - this red brick building built in 1983 is a landmark the city is definitely proud of. Or try munching on duck with maple syrup – a local delicacy. Oh and let’s not forget the awesome nightlife Quebec offers - it’s time to party French style!
Day 4 Day 4: Quebec City To Montreal
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Quebec City To Montreal

Bid Quebec au revoir as we head towards the jazzy island city of Montreal. The French-infused city is home to arts, mouth watering food and the prettiest panoramic scenic views. Together, we’ll take a spin around Montreal’s Old Port and quays where we’ll familiarise ourselves with a few signature sites. Next, discover the vibrant neighbourhood of Mile End on a food walking tour. If you’re after an adrenaline rush this afternoon, jump in a jet boat and get wet in the rapids of the St Lawrence River. Or perhaps just take a wander around trying out your best high school French.
Day 5 Day 5: Montreal To Niagara Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Montreal To Niagara Falls

Still bopping along to the sax from the night before, we bid farewell Montreal. We’ll stop in Kingston for a spot of lunch and some beautiful lake views. Today we’ll catch our first glimpse of the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls. Apparently waterfalls are full of negative ions that help increase mood, so we’ll get our serotonin fix at the world’s ninth-largest waterfall, with over a thousand tonnes of water cascading over the falls every second. Once we’re well and truly waterfall-ed out, we’ll head back for some rest before hitting the falls again tomorrow, this time from a different angle.
Day 6 Day 6: Niagara Falls To Toronto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Niagara Falls To Toronto

Experience Niagara Falls’ surging power first-hand on the Niagara Cruise boat by cruising right up to its thundering base. If you’re looking to see things from a different perspective, soar above the action in a chopper or just take in the scene from the safety of a viewing platform. And don’t worry – the ponchos are on us. Welcome to Toronto, the largest city in Canada. Your Trip Manager will fill you in on the hot spots of this fabulous city soon after we arrive and will then give you the afternoon to yourselves where you can find your niche in this cosmopolitan melting pot. If you want to enjoy an evening of laughter, join us for a legendary Second City improv show where some of the funniest people on the planet have trodden the boards. Joan Rivers, Martin Short, Eugene Levy and Bill Murray are just a few of the big names to have started out here over the past 60 years.
Day 7 Day 7: Toronto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Toronto

Another day to explore this epic city. Maybe catch a baseball game, Head to the of the CN Tower, visit Gallery 44 or Toronto Park for people watching. Tonight, feel the global vibe of this city’s nightlife.
Day 8 Day 8: Toronto To Whistler
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Toronto To Whistler

Rise and shine, wanderlusters! We’ve got an early flight to Vancouver this morning and then we’re headed straight to Whistler. While mostly known for its excellent ski conditions, this town is an absolute delight in the summer. Take in all that fresh air and admire Whistler’s breathtaking mountains and crystal blue rivers and lakes. Soak up all the nature vibes you can get, but make sure to rest up, because adventure is on the cards all day tomorrow.
Day 9 Day 9: Whistler
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Whistler

Come winter, Whistler may be a haven for snowbunnies, but when the weather is warm, it’s activity central. Test your Popeye strength by canoeing along the River of Golden Dreams, zipline over churning rivers or take a hike through scenery that puts most postcards to shame. If you’re feeling lazy, take a gondola or a chairlift to the mountain tops, but don’t forget to explore the village itself – you’ll melt at its cuteness.
Day 10 Day 10: Whistler To Sun Peaks
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Whistler To Sun Peaks

We’re headed out of Whistler to the largest ski area in Canada, Sun Peaks. Along the way we’ll enjoy a scenic drive through the Lillooet Mountain Range, admiring the various reservoirs and lakes that sparkle in the wintry sun. Welcome to Sun Peaks! This elegant little village will be our home for the night. Why not take a gondola ride between the two peaks, to soak up those glorious panoramas?
Day 11 Day 11: Sun Peaks To Jasper
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Sun Peaks To Jasper

Well rested, we’ll take in some incredible scenes on our drive this morning, and you might even see the highest point in the Rockies if weather permits. Eating outdoors is essential in these parts, so we’ll load you up with a picnic lunch against a beautiful backdrop. And then the outdoors is yours to explore. Want to take the adrenaline levels up a notch? Get involved with our optional white-water rafting experience on the Fraser River. There’s nothing like a rafting adventure to confirm that there is no ’I’ in team. Jasper will be your home for the next two nights – convenient really, considering it’s the perfect base to explore the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies.
Day 12 Day 12: Jasper
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Jasper

Rise ’n’ shine - it’s time to get out there with an easy hike though Maligne Canyon. Towering limestone walls will watch over us as we take in the scene, making our way across bridges to the thrilling soundtrack of rushing water. Nature goals achieved, we’ll jump on the coach and head to Maligne Lake, famous for the azure colour of its water, and today we’ll show you why. Drink in the beauty of the surrounding snow-capped mountains from the shore, or take an optional cruise out to iconic Spirit Island, the most photographed image in the Rockies - we’ll bet you know the one. Later, we’ll leave you to your own devices to explore the cute town of Jasper.
Day 13 Day 13: Jasper To Banff
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Jasper To Banff

On our way to Banff today, you’ll be glued to the windows as we pass the waterfalls, lakes, meadows, glaciers and towering mountains that make up the Columbia Icefield Parkway. Take a walk to the Athabasca Falls, wheel across the Athabasca Glacier on the Ice Explorer, and cure that cotton-mouth with a drink of pure H2O – just be careful not to stick your tongue to the ice... Peyto Lake and Lake Louise (you’re sure to have seen these on Instagram) are the perfect place to snap your next profile pic, and make sure those eyes stay peeled for wildlife. We’ll roll into Banff – the unofficial capital of the Canadian Rockies. You’re in cowboy country now, and who are we to buck tradition? Saddle up for a round of drinks before dinner and check into your chalet.
Day 14 Day 14: Banff
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Banff

There’s loads on the menu today in Banff: hop on a gondola up Sulphur Mountain, take a heli-tour of the high country. At night, toast the moon with a horseback ride through the back-country complete with a fire-cooked meal to round off the day.
Day 15 Day 15: Banff To Vernon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Banff To Vernon

Marvel at the change of scenery today as we cut through three national parks on our way to Vernon. First up is Yoho National Park with its valley of waterfalls and meadows, and home to the amazing engineering feat - the Spiral Train Tunnel. Next up is Glacier National Park, which boasts over 400 (wait for it) glaciers (surprise) and Rogers Pass. Lastly we’ll drive through scenic Mt. Revelstoke National Park. After cramming three national parks into one day, you deserve a hearty meal in Vernon. There’s plenty of traditional pubs in town, and they’ll be able to help you out on the beverage front as well.
Day 16 Day 16: Vernon To Vancouver
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Vernon To Vancouver

We’re sure you’ll agree that meandering through Canada’s wine country – the famed Okanagan Valley - is a great way to kill time on the drive back to Vancouver. It’s time to see everything of this magical metropolis that you missed the first time around, we’ll treat you to a whirlwind tour of the historic sites. Vancouver’s downtown is world class, and its locals take immense pride in its multiculturalism. Stop for pics at the city’s nine Totem Poles - these colourful carved sculptures stand tall in Stanley Park and are a must-see sight that were gifted to Vancouver City. Get out there and get local, do some boutique shopping or even rent a bike and explore the city on wheels. Tonight, give your ears a treat with some live music in the alleys of Yale Town.
Day 17 Day 17: Vancouver
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Vancouver

A hidden grassroots art scene, eating adventures in abundance, and a pretty seaport setting - your free day in Vancouver will not be short of magic. If the galleries and cute cafes get old, roam one of the city’s many parks or gardens or find a spot to take in the surrounding mountain vistas. Top off the day with a dinner cruise and your Vancouver experience is whole and complete.
Day 18 Day 18: End Vancouver
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: End Vancouver

All good things must come to an end, and so does our alpine adventure this morning. We wish you all a fond salute and bon voyage. We hope we’ll be seeing you again soon.

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18 days tour

Grand Canadian (18 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Grand Canadian (18 Days)

Day 1: Toronto To Ottawa

Day 2: Ottawa To Quebec City

Day 3: Quebec City

Day 4: Quebec City To Montreal

Day 5: Montreal To Niagara Falls

Day 6: Niagara Falls To Toronto

Day 7: Toronto

Day 8: Toronto To Whistler

Day 9: Whistler

Day 10: Whistler To Sun Peaks

Day 11: Sun Peaks To Jasper

Day 12: Jasper

Day 13: Jasper To Banff

Day 14: Banff

Day 15: Banff To Vernon

Day 16: Vernon To Vancouver

Day 17: Vancouver

Day 18: End Vancouver

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