Canadian Rockies & Pacific Coast - Classic Group

Canadian Rockies & Pacific Coast - Classic Group

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Canadian Rockies & Pacific Coast - Classic Group

14 Days Starting in Vancouver, Canada and ending in Seattle, USA

Visiting: Vancouver, Victoria, Sun Peaks, Jasper National Park, Banff National Park, Glacier National Park, Spokane, Seattle

Tour operator:

Insight Vacations

Tour code:

APNCZN20

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-0

Special diets catered:

Please Advise Request

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

From: $7650 $6079 Operator discount: -$1571 -21%

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Canadian Rockies and Pacific Coast with the "Canadian Rockies & Pacific Coast - Classic Group" tour. This adventure takes you from the vibrant city of Vancouver to the iconic sights of Seattle, exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Canada and the USA. Discover the stunning beauty of Butchart Gardens, the engineering marvel of Capilano Suspension Bridge, and the serene waters of Maligne Lake. Experience the thrill of the Icefields Parkway and the historic Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park. Enjoy authentic dining experiences, including a welcome dinner in Vancouver and a celebration dinner at Seattle's waterfront. With guided tours, scenic drives, and cultural insights, this tour offers a perfect blend of nature, history, and local charm. Whether marveling at the panoramic views from the Space Needle or exploring the depths of Maligne Canyon, this tour promises an enriching and memorable experience.

Highlights

  • Seattle: Experience the panoramic views from the Space Needle and explore the work of glass artist Dave Chihuly.

  • Vancouver: Tour the city including Gastown, Canada Place, and Stanley Park with its First Nations totem poles.

  • North Vancouver: Visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and explore the Cliffwalk and Treetops Adventure.

  • Victoria: Discover the stunning Butchart Gardens and explore Canada's oldest Chinatown and the Inner Harbor.

  • Mount Robson: Enjoy views of the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at Mount Robson Provincial Park.

  • Maligne Lake: Take a narrated cruise to Spirit Island, accessible only by boat.

  • Icefields Parkway: Travel along one of North America's most scenic drives, featuring glaciers and mountain peaks.

  • Glacier National Park: Journey along the Going-to-the-Sun Road and visit Lake McDonald.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Vancouver

Location: Vancouver

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Georgian Court, Vancouver

Meals Included: Dinner

Arrive in Vancouver, a haven for sports enthusiasts and keen history buffs alike. This unique city offers something for everyone. From its striking mountains to the bustle of the city’s art and music scene, this British Columbia seaport does not disappoint. Join your Travel Director at 18:00 for a Welcome Dinner and an opportunity to mingle with fellow guests over wine.

Day 2: Cruise The Gulf Islands To Victoria

Location: Victoria

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Grand Pacific, Victoria

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning, enjoy a visit to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park - home to Vancouver's first visitor attraction, the original suspension bridge built in 1889.  Today, the park also includes Cliffwalk, a cantilevered walking clinging to the granite cliff and Treetops Adventure, seven suspension bridges through the evergreens taking you up to 100ft above the forest floor. After your visit, head out on an orientation tour of Vancouver, including Gastown, Canada Place and Stanley Park, home to a collection of First Nations totem poles. You’ll have free time to have lunch on your own, with many great eateries to choose from. This afternoon board a ferry and sail through the beautiful Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island, and idyllic place known for its fishing and art communities. You’ll end your day here in British Columbia’s stunning capital city, Victoria.

Day 3: Butchart Gardens

Location: Victoria

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Grand Pacific, Victoria

Meals Included: Breakfast

Start your day wandering through world renowned Butchart Gardens, a beautiful natural historical site of Canada featuring beautiful floral displays. After Butchart Gardens, enjoy an orientation tour covering Mount Tolmie, the Inner Harbor and its Parliament Buildings, Canada's oldest Chinatown and view the last remnants of Fort Victoria. The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy at your leisure - perhaps you'll want to book onto an optional Whale Watching Excursion. The three-hour expedition boards in the waters of Victoria and while it can't be guaranteed in advance which of the abundant marine wildlife you'll see on your journey, chances are you'll also spot magnificent bald eagles, porpoises or seals.

Day 4: Victoria To Sun Peaks, British Columbia

Location: Sun Peaks

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Sun Peaks Grand & Conference Center

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, ferry across the Strait of Georgia and continue your scenic journey through British Columbia. Travel along Coquihalla highway and climb the summit of Coquihalla Pass and cross Thompson Plateau, passing along forests of Engelmann spruce, lodgepole pine, Douglas firs and ponderosa pines. Enjoy a stop in Hope before continuing to Sun Peaks where you'll end a day of unbelievably scenic travel with dinner.

Day 5: The Alpine Wonderland Of Jasper National Park

Location: Jasper National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Crimson, Jasper National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, your journey takes you along the legendary Yellowhead Highway towards Jasper National Park, part of the Canadian Rocky Mountains Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enroute, a stop will be made at the Mount Robson Visitor Center in Mount Robson Provincial Park, the second oldest park in British Columbias’ park system and truly one of the world’s crown jewels. Enjoy the best views of Mount Robson, which at 12,972 ft (3,954 meters) is the most prominent mountain in North America's Rocky Mountain range and the highest point in the Canadian Rockies. Arrive in the wonderland of Jasper National Park with its soothing mineral hot springs, rugged glaciers, colorful meadows, and majestic mountain. After a brief orientation tour through town, you'll have the option to explore on our own or book onto an optional Float Trip.

Day 6: Exploring Jasper And The Columbia Icefield

Location: Jasper National Park

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Glacier View Lodge, Jasper National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Start the day with an informative walk on the trails of Maligne Canyon, one of the most beautiful gorges in the Canadian Rockies. Then, embark on a narrated cruise across the serene waters of iconic Maligne Lake (seasonal), one of the jewels of the Canadian Rockies (please note that this activity is seasonal and subject to closure as the lake may be frozen). Stop at Spirit Island, one of the most photographed sites in the Canadian Rockies. Travel along the majestic Icefields Parkway and arrive at the Columbia Icefield for your stay at the Glacier View Lodge, the first and only glacier-view resort in Canada. Venture out onto the amazing Glacier Skywalk where you will be treated to an after-hours visit onto the cliff-edged glass-floored walkway. After enjoying a gourmet dinner with wine, you can step out onto the Viewing Deck, sip a drink in the library or relax inside the Moraine Lounge.

Day 7: Icefields, Glaciers And Lakes To Banff National Park Relaxed Start

Location: Banff National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast

Following a hearty breakfast, your Local Expert will escort you to a special before-hours glacier tour. Venture out onto Athabasca Glacier in an Ice Explorer. Then, join your guide for a stroll atop the ice and discover the beauty and immensity of the glacier. Learn about the history and geology of the region and enjoy a warm beverage out on the glacier itself. After this morning's icy adventure, continue south to Lake Louise and admire its blue waters and Victoria Glacier. You'll have the opportunity to feel truly immersed in nature as you spend a portion of your afternoon here. Journey on to the resort town of Banff, your home for the next two nights. This evening, dine in town and unwind in your stunning natural surroundings.

Day 8: The Unspoiled Wilderness Of Banff National Park Relaxed Start

Location: Banff National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today is yours to spend exploring the rugged charms of the park. Choose from several optional experiences, including a once in a lifetime helicopter flight over the magnificent Canadian Rockies, or a ride onboard the Banff Gondola, a scenic cableway that can take you to the summit of Sulphur Mountain. If you'd rather spend the day on your own, join your Travel Director on a Banff Orientation Tour covering Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and a few other local sights.

Day 9: Glacier National Park

Location: Glacier National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Many Glacier, Glacier National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast

From craggy plains to mountainous landscapes, after a stop in Calgary, today you’ll cross the U.S. border into Montana to Glacier National Park. Revel in your first encounter with the park, a region encompassing over 1 million acres -- including parts of two mountain ranges, over 130 named lakes, more than 1,000 different species of plants and hundreds of species of animals. This vast pristine ecosystem is the centerpiece of what has been referred to as the "Crown of the Continent Ecosystem," a region of protected land encompassing 16,000 square miles. Settle in for the evening and look forward to tomorrow’s day of exploration.

Day 10: Going-To-The-Sun And Glacier National Park

Location: Glacier National Park

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Lake McDonald Lodge, Glacier National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast

Board a private Red Jammer bus to cruise along the Going-To-The-Sun Road in style. The Going-to-the-Sun Road is the only road that traverses through Glacier National Park and the first to have been registered in all the following categories: National Historic Place, National Historic Landmark, and Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. During your narrated trip you'll witness stunning views from Logan Pass (seasonal) and the marvels of the park's wild interior. Disembark at Lake McDonald, the largest lake in Glacier National Park. Over an insightful Legends of Glacier MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, join performing and recording artist and enrolled citizen of the Blackfeet Nation in Western Montana Jack Gladstone. Jack will illuminate the chronological history of Glacier National Park through an interweaving of story and song. Tonight, rest up in a classic Swiss-chalet-style lodge with spectacular mountain views.

Day 11: Lake Coeur D'alene And Spokane

Location: Spokane

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Historic Davenport, Autograph Collection, Spokane

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today you'll continue on to the beautiful shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene, one of America's most beautiful lakes, and arrive in Spokane to stay at The Historic Davenport, Autograph Collection hotel. This is Washington State's grandest hotel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has welcomed a number of famous faces including Amelia Earhart and Clark Gable. End the night with dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 12: Wonderful Wines En Route To Seattle

Location: Seattle

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Charter, Seattle

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Wine connoisseurs rejoice. Today, you'll head through the wide, endless horizons of the wine-producing area of Washington State. Visit Friends Garden Restaurant & Wine Bar, a local favorite, where you'll enjoy a Highlight Lunch focusing on fresh, local and artisanal ingredients. Then it's on to Seattle for an evening of leisure at your hotel.

Day 13: The Soaring Sights Of Seattle Relaxed Start

Location: Seattle

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Charter, Seattle

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning head out on a Seattle Orientation tour where you'll see Puget Sound, Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market, where you should watch out for flying fish! The afternoon brings you an Insight Choice. Either head to the Space Needle, with its jaw-dropping panoramic views of the unique skyline or the Chihuly Gardens and Glass exhibit, where the work of world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly is housed. In the evening, join your Travel Director and fellow guests for a Celebration Dinner with wine at Ivar's Salmon House. Here you'll find the Northwest's best dining, as you take in the views on Seattle's waterfront.

Day 14: Depart Seattle

Location: Seattle

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel to Seattle SeaTac International Airport at your leisure.

What's Included

  • Meals

    11 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners with Wine, and 1 Lunch with Wine are included.

  • Travel Director

    Your Travel Director will provide local specialties and ensure your journey is seamless.

  • Tips and Taxes

    Hotel and restaurant tips, all taxes, and porterage charges at hotels are included.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation is provided as detailed in the itinerary.

  • Transport

    Board a private Red Jammer bus to cruise along the Going-To-The-Sun Road in style.

  • Well-being

    Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.

  • Insight Experiences

    Venture out onto the amazing Glacier Skywalk where you will be treated to an after-hours visit onto the cliff-edged glass-floored walkway.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities are not included in the tour package.

  • International Travel

    International travel to and from the tour start and end points is not included.

Dining Summary

  • 5 Dinner with Wine (DW)
  • 13 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Dinner (D)
  • 1 Lunch with Wine (LW)

Additional Included Highlights

  • From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
  • Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
  • We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
  • Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
  • Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
  • Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).

Insight Experiences

  • Icefields Parkway: Venture out onto the amazing Glacier Skywalk where you will be treated to an after-hours hours visit onto the cliff-edged glass-floored walkway.
  • Icefields Parkway: After a delicious dinner, step out onto the viewing deck and stargaze. As you marvel at the dark night sky, relax with a drink in the library or hang out inside the Moraine Lounge with games and live entertainment. The perfect way to end any night.
  • Icefields Parkway: Take a seat in a specially designed Ice Explorer for a visit onto the Athabasca Glacier before other travellers arrive. Follow your Local Expert as you stroll on its icy surface and experience the enormous glaciers up close.

Well-being

  • Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
  • Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19. All Travel Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.
  • Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
  • We only work with establishments we are confident will consistently adhere to our high well-being standards, which include hotels, restaurants and sight-seeing venues.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a variety of unique experiences such as a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake, a visit to the Glacier Skywalk, and a private Red Jammer bus ride along the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Additionally, there is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with Jack Gladstone, who shares the history of Glacier National Park through story and song.

  • What are some of the highlights of the tour in Seattle?

    In Seattle, you can choose between visiting the Space Needle for panoramic views of the skyline or exploring the Chihuly Gardens and Glass exhibit. The tour also includes a visit to Pike Place Market and a dinner at Ivar's Salmon House on the waterfront.

  • What activities are available at the Icefields Parkway?

    At the Icefields Parkway, you can enjoy an after-hours visit to the Glacier Skywalk, a special before-hours glacier tour on the Athabasca Glacier, and a stay at the Glacier View Lodge with opportunities for stargazing and relaxation in the Moraine Lounge.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Butchart Gardens?

    During the visit to Butchart Gardens, you will have the opportunity to wander through the stunning floral displays at this National Historic Site of Canada, which has been growing for over 100 years.

  • What is included in the MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Lake McDonald?

    The MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Lake McDonald includes a concert-type setting with Jack Gladstone, who shares the history of Glacier National Park through music, lyric poetry, and spoken word narrative, highlighting the culture of the Blackfeet Nation and the history of the region.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1978.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

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