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heart of the rockies escorted tour

Travel to the heart of the Canadian Rockies on this spectacular escorted tour. Your trip begins in Calgary with a sightseeing tour of Calgary's highlights and a visit to Fort Calgary. Then head west through the foothills of the Canadian Rockies into Banff National Park, Canada's oldest national park and gateway to the Canadian Rockies. Spend two nights at this popular resort with time to explore Banff on your own. On the way to Jasper National Park, stop in Lake Louise and discover this world-famous location with its cold waters reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers.

Continue on to Jasper National Park, a spectacular national park, for a two-night stay and an orientation tour. Depart Jasper, follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and overnight in Kamloops. Travel to the Pacific coast to Vancouver and enjoy a guided sightseeing tour, including Gastown, Stanley Park and other famous landmarks. It's a great way to wrap up your majestic Canadian Rockies vacation.

DAY ONE: CALGARY

Upon arrival in Calgary, you will be met for the transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Calgary.


DAY TWO: CALGARY - BANFF

Tour many of the Calgary's top attractions, including Canada Olympic Park, the Saddledome and Fort Calgary. Continue west through the foothills and into Banff National Park, gateway to the majestic Canadian Rockies.
Overnight in Banff.


DAY THREE: BANFF

Today is at leisure to experience the beauty of Banff National Park.
Overnight in Banff.


DAY FOUR: BANFF – LAKE LOUISE – COLUMBIA ICEFIELD – JASPER

First stop is Lake Louise, whose turquoise waters create a perfect natural mirror that reflects the surroundings. Next, journey north into Jasper National Park, where snowcapped summits and lakes of exquisite blues and greens come into view as the motor coach scales two mountain passes. Another highlight is a stop at the Columbia Icefield to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice that is 1,200 feet (365 meters) thick.
Overnight in Jasper.


DAY FIVE: JASPER

Today is at leisure to experience the beauty of Jasper National Park.
Overnight in Jasper.


DAY SIX: JASPER – MOUNT ROBSON – KAMLOOPS

Today features a tour to Maligne Lake and a narrated cruise to much-photographed Spirit Island. Depart Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. The Yellowhead Highway continues south along the mighty Thompson River, with spectacular views of the Monashee Mountains.
Overnight in Kamloops.


DAY SEVEN: KAMLOOPS - VANCOUVER

As you travel through British Columbia's Coast Mountain Range to its majestic Pacific coastline, the vegetation changes from desert landscape to lush alpine forests. End the day in Vancouver.
Overnight in Vancouver.


DAY EIGHT: VANCOUVER

Today enjoy a morning city tour of Vancouver. Highlights include Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver. The afternoon is at leisure for sightseeing and shopping on your own.
Overnight in Vancouver.


DAY NINE: VANCOUVER

Transfer to Vancouver Airport.

Heart of the Rockies features accommodations in comfortable three-star hotels and resorts.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  1. Daily breakfast
  2. 8 nights hotel accommodations
  3. Hotel service charges and porterage
  4. Airport arrival and departure transfers
  5. Admission fees (as per itinerary)
  6. Transportation by luxury motor coach
  7. Escorted by a professional tour director
  8. Pre-trip travel documents

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What is the maximum group size?

The maximum group size is limited to just 42 participants.


Why should we choose this tour?

TruExperiences Tours is the Canada Destination Expert. Our tours provide local insights and experiences that you will not find on any other tour. Also, our tours are a great value with virtually everything included such as daily breakfast and roundtrip airport transfers.


Are airport transfers included?

Yes. Airport transfers are included from Calgary Airport and to Vancouver Airport.

TOUR ONLY (AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED)

  1. June 9-17, 2012
    $2,195.00 per person, double occupancy plus tax
  2. July 21-29, 2012
    $2,195.00 per person, double occupancy plus tax
  3. August 11-19, 2012
    $2,195.00 per person, double occupancy plus tax
  4. September 15-23, 2012
    $2,195.00 per person, double occupancy plus tax

Prices are per person based on double occupancy.

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY TOUR PRICES