About your tour
Contiki offers exciting tours of the Canadian Rockies with like-minded travelers aged 18-35 so that you can have fun, chill out and challenge yourself in Canada?s dynamic duo of provinces, Alberta and British Columbia. Their diverse, physical beauty ? from Whistler to Banff to Vancouver, and points in between ? feature the greatest of the great outdoors. Take a hike, pal, or ride a bike along the many scenic, wildlife-laced trails. Better yet, we?ll put you on a gondola, horseback, helicopter, or whatever improves your views and vantage points, for the endless, to-die-for photo opportunities.
Please note: This tour also operate as a 12-day tour during the Calgary Stampede.
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Your itinerary
Trip Itinerary
Tour Code: BACSA - Seattle to Seattle
Tour Code: BACVA - Vancouver to Vancouver
Day 1: Seattle to Whistler via Vancouver: After leaving Seattle, having met your Contiki crew, we cross the Canadian border to pick up the rest of new friends in Vancouver. Then we are off to Whistler, home to the 2010 Winter Olympics, via the Scenic Sea to Sky highway. We'll stop at beautiful Shannon Falls before arriving in Whistler this afternoon where you'll have time to browse the shops of whistler village before your included dinner. (Clients joining the tour in Vancouver will be picked up at the Sandman hotel between 10:30am - 10:45am) Hotel (D)
Day 2: Whistler: Today is yours to enjoy this beautiful mountain resort. Perhaps you'll want join us in an exciting Peddle and Paddle trip (optional) or do some hiking on one of whistler trails. This afternoon you'll have an opportunity to take a scenic gondola ride to the top of Whistler/Blackcomb Mountain. Hotel (B)
Day 3: Whistler to Kamloops. Spend the morning in the resort town of Whistler where you will have the opportunity to browse the shops and cafés of Whistler village. This afternoon we travel further into British Columbia, through the Lillooet Mountain Range towards our night stop in Kamloops. Hotel (D)
Day 4: Kamloops to Jasper: Get ready Rockies, here we come! Today we will drive into the spectacular Rocky Mountains, via the scenic Yellowhead highway. En route, we will stop to view Mt. Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies, as well as drive past Moose Lake. You also have a chance to go white water rafting today! (Optional/seasonal) Chalets (quad-share) (B)
Day 5: Jasper: Wonderful By Nature ... Be sure to keep your camera ready for wildlife shots on the short drive to Maligne Lake this morning, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy the amazing scenery. We'll also visit Malign Canyon, the deepest and longest limestone canyon in the Rockies. There is time to marvel at this impressive gorge carved by generations of raging water. Tonight, sample the local Rocky Mountain cuisine. Chalets (quad-share) (D)
Day 6: Jasper to Banff: The Wonder Road ... It's non-stop beauty today as we travel the famous Icefields Parkway, considered one of the most scenic highways in the world. The highlight will be the ride aboard the specially designed "Ice Explorer" on the Athabasca Glacier! This afternoon we'll visit Lake Louise and make several photo stops, including the vivid blue Peyto Lake (seasonal). We arrive in Banff late this afternoon. Hotel (D)
Days 7-8: Banff: Celebrate life. Outdoors. Two day free to enjoy everything that Banff National Park has to offer. You're able to sightsee, hike, shop, or just relax in the beautiful town of Banff. Why not take the optional gondola ride to Sulphur Mountain where spectacular views of Banff await? Or take a breathtaking helicopter ride over the Rocky Mountains, a once in a lifetime experience. Join us one night for an optional horseback ride and steak fry. Chalets (quad-share) (B)(B)
Day 9: Banff to Vernon: Bye Bye Rockies! We bid farewell to the Rockies today as we drive through three national parks in a single day. Yoho, Glacier and Mt. Revel stoke National Parks all await us as we make our way back into British Columbia. Tonight we stay in the Okanagan Valley - Canada's fruit basket, full of orchards, farmlands and vineyards. Hotel (B,D)
Day 10: Vernon to Vancouver: Hello Big City! Today we travel via the Coquihalla and Transcanada highways enroute to the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver. This afternoon's sightseeing tour includes: Gastown, Chinatown and Stanley Park. Tonight, join us for an optional dinner cruise around Vancouver's beautiful harbour. Hotel
Day 11: Vancouver or Seattle: We spend the morning in Vancouver before saying goodbye to some of your new friends in Canada. We cross back into the United States and return to Seattle where your tour ends late afternoon.
Please Note: You are able to end your tour in either Vancouver or Seattle. Just tell your Tour Manager when on tour.
Canada and the Rockies with Calgary Stampede
Tour Code: B2CSA Seattle to Seattle
Tour Code: B2RVA Vancouver to Vancouver
Tour Code: B2CVA Vancouver to Vancouver
Tour Code: B2RSA Seattle to Seattle
These tours spend only 2 nights Banff but have an additional 2 nights in Calgary to enable you to take in all the excitement of the city at Stampede time.
You will have the opportunity to see the wild Canadian West in all its glory with a day & evening at the most famous rodeo in the world - the Calgary Stampede (optional).
It is a true celebration of Western heritage and sport along with a 10 day festival including world class rodeos, parades, concerts, dancing, exhibits, fireworks & more! It is the greatest outdoor show on earth!
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Why not spend a few days before or after your Contiki trip getting to know America bit more personally?
We've arranged special rates for you at the hotels when you start or finish your tour, giving you the opportunity to do things at your pace and without paying the earth.
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