CANADIAN ROCKIES

Itinerary

Day 1, Arrive Seattle

Arrive into Seattle and transfer (not included) to our gateway hotel at your leisure. Rest of day to relax and prepare for your adventure. Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Hotel included

Day 2-4, Kamloops & Yoho National Park

First, a scenic drive to Kamloops, the gateway to the beautiful Canadian Rockies' parks. See towering Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks along the route to Yoho (a native word meaning awe). Our home for the next two nights is the small town of Golden in the valley of the Kicking Horse River. You may choose to experience the raging Kicking Horse firsthand with an exhilarating half-day whitewater raft ride, or just take a refreshing walk amidst this mountain splendour. The next day, choose to canoe or hike at magnificent Emerald Lake or try the challenging trails overlooking the imposing Takakkaw Falls. Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Hotel included

Day 5 & 6, Banff National Park

Depart for Banff utilising the superb scenic road via Lake Louise. That night the Banff sunset, viewed while relaxing in mineral hot springs, can be breathtakingly stunning. Following up with an idyllic dinner, and various music offerings accentuate our special night out. The next two days enables one to canoe the Bow River, rent bikes or view the scenic grandeur from a helicopter. An outstanding half-day Bourgeau Lake hike will be available for the more adventurous. Wildlife is abundant and there is always a good chance of seeing bears. Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Hotel included

Day 7 & 8, Ice Fields Parkway & Jasper National Park

The Icefields Parkway through the heart of the Rockies is surely one of the world's ultimate drives. Peyto Lake's turquoise hues startle with their brilliance. Parker Ridge Trail rewards one with panoramic views of the Saskatchewan Glacier winding through pristine, mountain-studded terrain. Traverse a portion of the imposing Athabasca Glacier on a guided glacier hike. Next is Jasper National Park: you may take the cable car to Whistler Mountain for an overview of this splendid park. The next day offers mountain biking or hiking amidst glorious lakeside scenery, or visit Mt. Edith Cavell for tremendous views of Angel Glacier and various hiking options. Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Hotel included

Day 9, Caribou Country

See Mt. Robson, highest peak (3954m) in the Canadian Rockies, before arriving at our hotel in Caribou country. Kick back and enjoy the swimming pool, before you hop onto a horse for an afternoon ride (optional). After dinner, a relaxing whirlpool and sauna await. Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Hotel included

Day 10 & 11, Vancouver & Seattle

Crossing the Camelsfoot Range, we parallel the Fraser River during a captivating drive, to Vancouver, Canada's most spectacularly situated city. A short tour encompassing Chinatown and Stanley Park's totem poles, leaves the afternoon free for exploration. Dinner in historic Gastown climaxes our day and offers a perfect setting for reliving the excitement we have shared. The next day, visit Seattle's famous Pike Place Market. Sample America's best coffee or microbeers, explore the waterfronts, browse fine bookstores or ride to the Space Needle's top...a fitting end to an impressive, activity-filled tour. Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Hotel included Tour ends at 18:00 hrs in Seattle on day 11.