Tour Panoramic Canadian Rockies Summer Notrain (19 Days)

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An expert Travel Director and a professional Driver

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Banff View stunning mountains and waterfalls on your sightseeing tour Icefields Parkway Discover Peyto Lake and the Columbia Icefield before riding a giant Ice Explorer across Athabasca Glacier Jasper Enjoy an orientation tour of this charming town Lake Louise Admire the soaring mountain peaks, majestic Victoria Glacier and glistening lake Okanagan Valley Visit a winery and taste some of Canada’s premier wines Vancouver Explore Gastown, Stanley Park and Prospect Point Victoria Iconic Breakfast at Butchart Gardens where light pours in through skylights and faces one of the world’s greatest floral displays Victoria Embark on an introductory sightseeing tour of the city Whistler With more than 8,000 acres over 2 mountains, Whistler is the largest skiable area in North America which helped it earn co-hosting duties at the 2010 Winter Olympics 9 Breakfasts 6 Lunches 7 Dinners Audio Headsets Provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences Luxury air-conditioned coach Ferry across to Victoria from the coast of British Columbia and from Victoria to Vancouver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted Variety of Optional Experiences City orientation tours An expert Travel Director and separate driver All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes

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Pacific Gateway Hotel Comfort Inn and Suites Delta Hotels by Marriott Whistler Village Suites Sun Peaks Lodge Lobstick Lodge Inns of Banff Sandman Vernon

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2 MEALS 2 Breakfasts

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All guests travelling with Costsaver 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. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Vancouver
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Vancouver

Welcome to outdoorsy, nature loving Vancouver! Regarded as one of the world’s most naturally beautiful cities, Vancouver is framed by dramatic vistas on all sides and is the kind of place where, given its close proximity to nature, you can ski in the morning and swim in the ocean by early afternoon. After settling in to your hotel you’ll meet your Travel Director this afternoon, then you’re free to head out and uncover the city’s many delights. Take a stroll through Stanley Park, or alternatively explore Vancouver’s diverse culinary scene which boasts some of the best Asian cuisine in all of North America.
Day 2 Day 2: Vancouver – Victoria (2 Nights)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Vancouver – Victoria (2 Nights)

This morning’s sightseeing tour of lovely Vancouver will visit the city’s oldest neighbourhood, Gastown, which was designated a National Historical Site in 2009. You’ll also visit buzzy Chinatown and admire the famous collection of totem poles at Stanley Park, before catching the ferry to the capital of British Columbia, Victoria. Docking at Swartz Bay and making the short drive into the city, you’ll no doubt be struck by the English influence of Victoria. A sightseeing tour of the city will take you along the waterfront district and into the downtown area, passing the Parliament Buildings, Government Street and through Beacon Hill Park so you can really get your bearings. Keen to explore even further? Victoria has more cycle routes than any other Canadian city, so the best way to get around is undoubtedly on two wheels.
Day 3 Day 3: Victoria Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Victoria Sightseeing And Free Time

Breakfast this morning is a real treat - you’ll be heading to the world famous Butchart Gardens in the Blue Poppy Restaurant where, surrounded by beautiful blossoms and blooms, you’ll eat a fresh, seasonal breakfast with sunlight pouring in from the vast skylights above. Feeling full, the rest of the day is yours to explore Victoria your way. Keen to make your visit here memorable? Why not join our Whale Watching Optional, where you’ll head out into the protected waters of Haro Strait and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, to try and catch a glimpse of the orca whales who are known to reside here in spring and summer. Of course, with wild animals sightings are never guaranteed, but even if the orcas are a no show you’ll be sure to spot magnificent bald eagles, porpoises and seals.
Day 4 Day 4: Victoria – Whistler (2 Nights)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Victoria – Whistler (2 Nights)

First up on today’s agenda is Chemainus, a seaside community and former industrial town that is best known for its series of giant outdoor murals depicting local history. Hopping on board a ferry across the Georgia Strait and arriving into Horseshoe Bay, you’ll then travel along the iconic Sea-to-Sky Highway, one of the world’s most scenic drives. We challenge you not to keep your eyes to the horizon as you pass cascading waterfalls, jagged mountain peaks and the dreamy ocean vistas of Howe Sound, before stopping off at Shannon Falls Provincial Park, which boasts the third highest waterfall in all of BC. Still in awe of the scenery served up by today’s drive, you’ll finish today in the alpine village of Whistler, which sits nestled in the shadows of the Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.
Day 5 Day 5: Whistler Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Whistler Free Time

With a free day in Whistler, the choice is yours for how to explore this pretty adventure playground. Spend your day hiking or biking one of the many trails, explore the labyrinth of lanes that make up Whistler village, or make the most of our Optional activities, each one more exhilarating than the next! You could find yourself soaring into the skies on the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, admiring the turquoise waters of the mile high Garibaldi Lake from above, whitewater rafting down the Green river, or zip lining at 100km per hour amidst the stunning mountain wilderness. When we said exhilarating, we weren’t joking!
Day 6 Day 6: Whistler – Sun Peaks
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Whistler – Sun Peaks

No doubt still on a high from yesterday’s high-flying pursuits, you’ll leave Whistler behind as you venture along scenic Duffey Lake Road, spotting the freshwater fjord of Seton Lake, and the ominous sounding Mt. Rohr along the way. Following the once treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail, which formed part of the Gold Rush Route, your final port of call for today is Sun Peaks, one of British Columbia’s best loved ski resorts. Winter time here sees ski and snowboard enthusiasts from across the globe flocking to this pretty little town to enjoy just some of the 135 ski runs that pepper the horizon. In the warmer months, the ski lifts stay open to provide access to more than two dozen hiking and mountain bike trails, making Sun Peaks yet another BC outdoorsy gem.
Day 7 Day 7: Sun Peaks – Jasper (2 Nights)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Sun Peaks – Jasper (2 Nights)

Fall in love with the gorgeous prairie provinces of Canada this morning as you drive through the white fenced ranch lands that surround the Yellowhead Highway. Keeping a firm eye on the snowcapped peaks of the Columbia Mountains in the distance, it will be cheers all round as you catch a first glimpse of Mount Robson, the most prominent mountain in the North American Rockies and the highest point in the Canadian range. Finally, you’ll finish up today in unpretentious, heart warming Jasper, which sits smack bang in the heart of one of the most beautiful protected wildernesses in the world.
Day 8 Day 8: Jasper National Park Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Jasper National Park Free Time

Today promises to be action packed! Stepping outside and smelling the fresh mountain air, let the prospect of a day exploring stunning Jasper bring a smile to your face. As the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies your options are limitless, and as always we’ve also got a range of exciting Optionals on hand to help personalise your experience. Perhaps you’ll choose a gentle float trip down the Athabasca River, which provides ample wildlife spotting opportunities, or maybe a guided walk on the "Path of the Glaciers" as you make your way to the emerald green "Lake of Forgiveness". Have your heart set on exploring beautiful Maligne Lake? Then a boat cruise around the largest glacially fed lake in the Canadian Rockies has your name all over it.
Day 9 Day 9: Jasper – Icefields Parkway – Lake Louise – Banff (2 Nights)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Jasper – Icefields Parkway – Lake Louise – Banff (2 Nights)

The magnificent Icefields Parkway awaits you today, a striking 232km stretch of road that cuts straight through the backbone of the Rockies, serving up ancient glaciers, mountain lakes and broad sweeping valleys en route. You’ll be making a stop at Columbia Icefield, which covers an area of over 200 square miles and is as deep as 1000 feet in parts. Then, continue on to explore the glacier fed and impossibly green Peyto Lake, one of the most photographed lakes in the world (and for good reason). Here, you’ll get the chance to ride the giant Ice Explorer across the Athabasca Glacier for a closer look at this ancient marvel of nature. Not done with the day yet, you’ll pay a visit to ethereal Lake Louise, which sits nestled at the base of the Victoria Glacier, before finally coming to a stop in dramatic, UNESCO World Heritage listed Banff.
Day 10 Day 10: Banff Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Banff Sightseeing And Free Time

Waking up today we hope you’re full of energy, as the vast natural playground outside of your front door isn’t going to explore itself. Venture into the stunning wilderness of Banff National Park, or better still you could take advantage of our enticing range of Optionals to truly unlock this region in real Costsaver style. We’ve got a variety of helicopter flights to see you soaring over sights including the Three Sisters Peak, the Sundance Ranges and the Gloria and Assiniboine Glaciers, or perhaps you’d prefer to catch the gondola to the very top of Sulphur Mountain for a bird’s eye view of six mountain ranges within the Rockies, spotting glorious Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in the distance. However you choose to explore today, one things for sure - Banff will be an experience you’ll never forget.
Day 11 Day 11: Banff – Vernon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Banff – Vernon

It will be another incredible drive today as you climb higher and higher to cross the Continental Divide at Kicking Horse Pass, stopping at the Spiral Tunnels on the way to marvel at one of the steepest railroad stretches in the world. You’ll then travel through not one, not two, but three beautiful national parks, slowly descending from the mountains as the landscape changes from snowcapped peaks to sprawling wineries and fruit orchards, indicating that you’ve arrived in Canada’s ’fruit basket’, the Okanagan Valley. Surrounded by so many grapes the temptation for a tasting will be hard to resist, so you’ll stop off at a local winery for a tour and tasting before heading on to Vernon, the unofficial capital of the Okanagan.
Day 12 Day 12: Vancouver – Inside Passage Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Vancouver – Inside Passage Cruise

After boarding the ms Nieuw Amsterdam, set sail at 4:30 p.m., passing below Vancouver’s spectacular Lion’s Gate suspension bridge.
Day 13 Day 13: Cruise The Inside Passage
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Cruise The Inside Passage

With most of southeast Alaska accessible only by boat or plane, cruise the Inside Passage for a unique view.
Day 14 Day 14: Cruise Tracy Arm And Juneau
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Cruise Tracy Arm And Juneau

The dramatic Sawyer Glaciers at the end of Tracy Arm are framed by mountains and bathed in the blue hue of the ice. Arrive in Juneau where you can shop downtown, kayak, dogsled, raft or flightsee.
Day 15 Day 15: Cruise To Skagway, Alaska
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Cruise To Skagway, Alaska

Step into the town’s colourful past at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.
Day 16 Day 16: Cruise Glacier Bay, Alaska
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Cruise Glacier Bay, Alaska

From the comfort of your ship, enjoy the pristine wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park.
Day 17 Day 17: Ketchikan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Ketchikan

While ashore, check out the world’s largest collection of standing totem poles or join an optional guided tour through town or a harbour cruise.
Day 18 Day 18: Cruise The Inside Passage
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Cruise The Inside Passage

Today is a day of relaxation as you cruise back to Vancouver.
Day 19 Day 19: Depart Vancouver
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Depart Vancouver

Sail into Vancouver Harbour this morning. Your cruise comes to an end between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m

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19 days tour

Panoramic Canadian Rockies Summer Notrain (19 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Panoramic Canadian Rockies Summer Notrain (19 Days)

Day 1: Arrive Vancouver

Day 2: Vancouver – Victoria (2 Nights)

Day 3: Victoria Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 4: Victoria – Whistler (2 Nights)

Day 5: Whistler Free Time

Day 6: Whistler – Sun Peaks

Day 7: Sun Peaks – Jasper (2 Nights)

Day 8: Jasper National Park Free Time

Day 9: Jasper – Icefields Parkway – Lake Louise – Banff (2 Nights)

Day 10: Banff Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 11: Banff – Vernon

Day 12: Vancouver – Inside Passage Cruise

Day 13: Cruise The Inside Passage

Day 14: Cruise Tracy Arm And Juneau

Day 15: Cruise To Skagway, Alaska

Day 16: Cruise Glacier Bay, Alaska

Day 17: Ketchikan

Day 18: Cruise The Inside Passage

Day 19: Depart Vancouver

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