Bolton Travel

Introduction

• Day 01 : CALGARY ARRIVAL - HOTEL . OVERNIGHT : CALGARY

  Welcome to Calgary, which marks the start of your Canadian Rockies Tour. Arrive into Calgary International Airport and complete your customs and immigration formalities. Then meet our English-speaking driver and transfer to your comfortable hotel and refresh yourself after the long flight into Calgary.

  Overnight in  Calgary .

• Day 02 : Calgary to Banff , Banff Tour .OVERNIGHT :BANFF (B)

  Highlights – Bow Falls , The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel ,Surprise Corner,Hoodoos Lookout and Bow Valley viewpoint ,Lake Minnewanka, Bankhead, Banff Gondola.

  Wake up early and enjoy a sumptuous breakfast and drive to full-day sightseeing tour of Banff includes step-on guide services by our Tour Director, who will offer insights on the history, culture and stories of the Canadian Rockies. Visit the stunning wide-river Bow Falls and climb to the Surprise Corner Viewpoint for fabulous views of the Bow River, Sulphur Mountain and beyond. Proceed along the Tunnel Mountain drive through Bow River Valley, and soak in amazing views of Rundle.and Cascade Mountains, which stand tall over Banff. Also spot the unique Hoodoos, spire-like rock formations carved out by water and wind over centuries, that showcase nature’s power to continually change landscapes.

  Your tour also includes a Banff Gondola ride, one of the most exciting things to do in Canada. Step into the glass-enclosed gondola and enjoy the jaw-dropping view as you soar to the top of Sulphur Mountain at 7,486 ft (2,281 m). At the summit, click photos at the 360-degree observational deck, stroll on the Sulphur Mountain Boardwalk, or grab some treats at the eateries.

   

  Overnight in  Banff

  Meal plan: Breakfast

• Day 03 : Banff to Jasper via Lake Louise & Columbia Ice Field. OVERNIGHT :JASPER ( B/L)

  Highlights – Lake Louise, Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, the Columbia Ice fields, the Weeping Wall and Athabasca Falls.

  This one-way tour from Banff or Lake Louise to Jasper takes you through some of the most spectacular mountain landscapes in North America. Following the spine of the Canadian Rockies, view a never-ending procession of mammoth mountains, jagged snowy peaks, and numerous glaciers. The entire day is spent in the majesty of Canada’s two most famous National Parks, Banff and Jasper. Sightseeing stops along this beautiful highway will include Lake Louise, Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, the Columbia Ice fields, the Weeping Wall and Athabasca Falls.

  Your stop at the Columbia Icefield will provide you with approximately 4 hours to take part in the Ice explorer tour onto the Athabasca Glacier, and/or explore the Glacier Skywalk over looking the Sunwapta Valley. You may also choose to enjoy the interpretive exhibits at the Columbia Icefield Centre or take a short guided walk to a scenic viewpoint. Picnic lunch and Glacier Adventure Combo included

  Overnight in  Jasper

  Meal plan: Breakfast & Picnic Lunch

• Day 04 :  Maligne Valley Tour. Overnight : Jasper ( B)

  The Maligne Valley “Wonders of Jasper”  is an amazing  interpretive drive up the Maligne Valley.  Our exploration will include a stop at Maligne Canyon for a gentle guided walk to the first two bridges above the gorge, a short stop at the “disappearing” Medicine Lake, and finally  Maligne Lake.  At this picturesque gem of the Canadian Rockies you can choose to participate on a Maligne Lake boat cruise to world famous Spirit Island or enjoy a guided hike along the Mary Schaffer Loop (3.2km / 2mile – weather and trail conditions permitting).  The Maligne Valley Tour is mainly a nature, scenic, and geological voyage but it is also an excellent opportunity to see some of Jasper’s wildlife.

  Overnight in  Jasper

  Meal plan: Breakfast

• Day 05 : Jasper to Kamloops ( The Rocky Mountaineer Train ) . Overnight : Kamloops ( B / L)

  Early this morning post Breakfast, you will be transferred by motorcoach to the station from your hotel.

  Board the Rocky Mountaineer train from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops, in the heart of the British Columbia Interior. As you journey west and south you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, Pyramid Falls, the climb over Yellowhead Pass, and the journey along the North Thompson River as you approach Kamloops.

  Upon arrival at the Kamloops Station, you will be transferred by motorcoach to your overnight accommodation.

  Overnight in  Kamloops

  Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch

• Day 06 : Kamloops to Vancouver. ( The Rocky Mountaineer Train ) . Overnight : Vancouver ( B / L)

  
  Early this morning post Breakfast , you will be transferred by motorcoach to the station from your hotel.

  Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the Interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening.

  Upon arrival at the Vancouver Station, you will be transferred by motorcoach to your overnight accommodation

  Overnight in  Vancouver

  Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch

• Day 07 : Vancouver Departure

   

  Today is the last day of your holiday across the West Coast, packed with some of the best Canada tourism experiences.

  Wake up bright and early and enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before you complete your check-out formalities at the hotel.

  We hope you have had as much fun on your Canada holiday as we had curating it for you.

  Your driver will meet you at the hotel and  transfer to the Vancouver International Airport for your flight back home.