Compare Vancouver Island & Northern Rockies by G Adventures vs Canada Adventure Tours by Mini Bus by Travel Dream West
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| Duration | 11 days | 17 days |
| Price From | $ 2,764 | $ 5,385 |
| Price Per Day | $ 251 | $ 317 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Countries Visited | N/A | |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | 10 breakfasts | N/A |
| Description |
Discover the many landscapes, animals, and ways of life in the Canadian Rockies through an engaging 11-day tour. Venture to Vancouver Island and embark on the Inside Passage ferry, which takes you through glacial fjords to spot orcas and porpoises. Visit a collection of totem poles and immerse yourself in First Nation cultures. After all of these incredible encounters, you'll soon agree that the west coast is the best coast. |
The Canadian Rockies are part of North America’s most impressive and longest mountain chain. We follow the water’s path from fjords of the Pacific into the high Rockies on our Canada adventure. Spend your North American holiday in the vastness of the Rocky Mountains wilderness and the luscious islands of British Columbia; experience untouched nature with a small group of like-minded people on an unforgettable Western Canada Tour. We traverse through famous national parks like Banff, Jasper, Yoho and the Pacific Rim. Join us for easy to moderate hikes through pristine snow-capped mountains, deep canyons, and along vast glaciers. |
Day 1 Vancouver
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Vancouver/Victoria
Catch a ferry to Vancouver island, and travel to the city of Victoria. Opt to visit a museum, Butchart Gardens, or explore the city.
Day 3 Victoria/Port Hardy
Take in the scenery while travelling to Port Hardy at the northern tip of Vancouver Island. Known locally as the Island Highway this gorgeous drive follows the eastern coastline of Vancouver Island connecting Victoria to Port Hardy. Enjoy impressive views of coastline and lush forests while you drive by quirky towns along the way.
Day 4 Port Hardy/Prince Rupert
Embark on a ferry through the famous Inside Passage. The glacial fjords provide spectacular scenery along the route and a safe haven for all types of wildlife, including orcas and porpoises.
The ride is long, but spectacular. With a full day to relax, enjoy the scenery, read a book, or dine at the onboard restaurants. Reach Prince Rupert late in the evening.
Due to ferry schedules, there may be layovers at certain stops along the route. If this occurs, your CEO will arrange to visit nearby local towns (time permitting).
Day 5 Prince Rupert/Smithers
Discover the First Nations cultures of Northern BC as you drive one of the most scenic roads in the world from Prince Rupert to Smithers.
Day 6 Smithers
Enjoy a free day to explore the wilderness around Smithers. Opt to visit Moricetown Canyon or hike one of many trails in the area.
Day 7 Smithers/Prince George
Enjoy a free morning for activities around Smithers before travelling to Prince George, the largest city in Northern British Columbia.
Day 8 Prince George/Jasper
Travel to Jasper National Park. En route, stop at the tallest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, Mount Robson. Visit the Interpretation Centre, and go for a short hike to take in the views.
Day 9 Jasper
Enjoy a free day to explore Jasper National Park. Opt to hike at Maligne Canyon, cross the lake on a boat cruise, or join a scenic river rafting tour. In the evening, visit the Miette Hot Springs.
Day 10 Jasper/Canmore
Travel to Canmore via one of the most scenic drives in the world, the Icefields Parkway. Stop at the Columbia Icefield en route.
Along the 300km (186.4 mi) ride, a spectacle unfolds before our eyes: lush coniferous forests, immense mountains, turquoise lakes, high-falling cascades, and humbling glaciers. We stop a number of times along the way to take in the scenery and search for wildlife.
Day 11 Canmore/Calgary
Travel to Calgary, a modern city that honours its cowboy roots. Tour ends on arrival to Calgary.
Day 1: Seattle Arrival
Our professional team– the tour guide and the driver– will greet you in the lobby of our base hotel in Seattle in the later afternoon. You will receive your tour materials including daily itinerary hotel list, and maps, and get to know each other at dinner in a nice restaurant. Short City tour, Seattle by night.
Day 2: Olympic Peninsula – Port Angeles
This morning you leave Seattle by ferry to Bainbridge Island, enjoying scenic Puget Sound. You explore historic Port Townsend with its many unique Victorian homes. Weather permitting, you visit Olympic National Park and drive up to Hurricane Ridge with incredible views over the Olympic Mountains. Short hikes over flowery mountain meadows. Night in Port Angeles.
Day 3: Port Angeles – Olympic National Park – Victoria
Today, you explore more of the Olympic National Park, including its unique temperate rainforests and rocky Pacific coast line. Relax in the mineral baths at Sol Duc Hot Springs. In the evening you catch the ferry to Victoria on Vancouver Island, Canada. Victoria is the beautiful capital of British Columbia.
Day 4: Victoria – Port Alberni
This morning you explore the unique city-with-the-British-flair, Victoria. If you wish, you may choose a superb whale-watching tour as an optional morning activity. In the afternoon you continue on to Duncan to view its many totem poles. Depending on timing, you will visit the Native American Heritage Center for a tour. you see fascinating murals in the little town of Chemainus. 2 Nights in Port Alberni in a bed & breakfast lodge.
Day 5: Day trip to Pacific Rim National Park
In the morning you wander through a rain forest among 67-meter high Douglas Fir trees. A scenic drive over the Pacific Rim Highway through mountains and along pristine lakes leads to the open Pacific Ocean. Here you experience a breathtaking mixture of mountains, coastal rainforests, and sandy beaches on a hike through Pacific Rim National Park, a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. In the afternoon, you stroll through Tofino, a small fishing town with tempting art galleries and good coffee shops. Before driving back to Port Alberni. 2nd night in Port Alberni.
Day 6: Port Alberni – City of Vancouver – Fort Langley
This morning we take the ferry to Vancouver. Explore Stanley Park with its giant totem poles and perfect view over the city of Vancouver. The afternoon includes a tour of Fort Langley National Historic Site, a former fur trade post of the Hudson’s Bay Company. Langley itself is a lovely historic town with many galleries and antique shops, perfect for browsing. Spend the night in Langley.
Day 7: Langley – Okanagan Valley – Kelowna
Enjoy a short hike through an abandoned historic train tunnel which runs along an impressive canyon with expansive views. We head on into the heart of the Canadian Cascade Mountains and the picturesque Manning Provincial Park. Here we hike around a lake which is often frequented by a variety of wildlife, including the occasional bear, so keep your eyes peeled in the hopes of seeing one! Picnic on the lake shore. After a relaxing lunch we travel to the lower elevation, where the climate is ideal for the many vineyards that grace the Okanagan Valley. Enjoy wine tasting at a local winery, then spend the evening on the lakeshore of Okanagan Lake, over 200 miles long, where you can enjoy a swim from the sandy beach. We spend the night in Kelowna.
Day 8: Kelowna – Kamloops – Clearwater
In Vernon we visit the historic O’Keefe Ranch, dating back to Pioneer times and providing a fabulous step back in time! With many displays and different buildings to view you can gain insight into the history of the area and the cowboy lifestyle. Later we stop at the Quw’utsun’ Cultural center to learn about the history of the Native residents of the area, complete with an interesting collection of artifacts and lovely grounds. Drive on the Yellowhead highway through grasslands and along the Thompson River to Clearwater, where we spend the next two nights at a small hotel directly on the lakeshore.
Day 9: Trip to Wells Gray Provincial Park
Today you can participate in an optional kayak tour on Clearwater Lake. At Wells Gray Provincial Park you do some nice walks and view spectacular waterfalls, including Helmcken Falls, Spahat and Dawson Falls. With a bit of luck, you will catch glimpses of wild animals, including deer, moose, and bears. 2nd night in Clearwater.
