Splendours of Western Canada - Mountain Coastal Explorer
Splendours of Western Canada - Mountain Coastal Explorer
14 Days Starting in Vancouver, BC, Canada and ending in Calgary, AB, Canada
Visiting: Vancouver, Victoria, Campbell River, Port Hardy, Prince Rupert, Smithers, Prince George, Jasper National Park Of Canada, Jasper, Banff, Calgary
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1536
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$5273NB: Prices correct on 01-Jun-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
The refinement and sophistication of Vancouver and Victoria are paired with the rugged and untamed landscapes of British Columbia. You’ll experience beautiful ocean vistas, soaring mountain peaks, plunging valleys, and crystal-clear lakes. Cruise the spectacular Inside Passage with its stunning coastlines and migrating whales. Explore the wild as you look to spy elk and moose in Canada’s most famous national park or walk on centuries-old glaciers at the Columbia Icefield. And famous Western hospitality is always at hand in the iconic resort towns of Banff and Jasper
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Sheraton Wall Centre, Vancouver, or similar
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrive at Vancouver International Airport. Individual transfer to your centrally located hotel. After a check-in with your tour director, the remainder of the day is free. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 2 : Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Sheraton Wall Centre, Vancouver, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
We get better acquainted with our travelling companions at breakfast before setting out on our morning sightseeing tour of Vancouver. Highlights include Stanley Park, English Bay, Gastown, Chinatown, Capilano Suspension Bridge, and much more. The afternoon is free for independent exploration or relaxation. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 3 : Vancouver To Victoria
Location: Vancouver, Victoria
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Royal Scot Inn, Victoria, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we depart Vancouver and cross the Strait of Georgia by ferry to Victoria and begin the day with a visit to Butchart Gardens, one of the world’s great floral displays. Ample time is allocated for browsing through these regal gardens. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the city. Overnight in Victoria.
Day 4 : Victoria
Location: Victoria
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Royal Scot Inn, Victoria, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
The day is at leisure to further explore the delights of this seaside city or perhaps take part in an optional floatplane sightseeing tour over downtown Victoria and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Enjoy nature in the city with a long walk through the trails and over the stone bridges of Beacon Hill Park. Explore the waterfront or perhaps arrange for high tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. Overnight in Victoria.
Day 5 : Victoria To Campbell River
Location: Victoria, Campbell River
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Coast Discovery Inn, Campbell River, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is a sampling of modern and ancient British Columbia culture as we travel up the coast of Vancouver Island. We step back into the province’s distant past with visits to Chemanius and its spectacular native murals and to the town of Duncan. We arrive in the small coastal town of Campbell River in the afternoon. Overnight in Campbell River.
Day 6 : Campbell River To Port Hardy
Location: Campbell River, Port Hardy
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Kwa`Lilas Hotel, Port Hardy, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we continue farther north up the road as it turns inland for a time before arriving in Port Hardy. We will also embark on a fascinating whale watching and marine wildlife tour in Telegraph Cove. Afterward, relax at the hotel or independently explore this pleasant seaside town. Overnight in Port Hardy.
Day 7 : Port Hardy To Prince Rupert (Inside Passage Cruise)
Location: Port Hardy, Prince Rupert
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Pacific Inn, Prince Rupert, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cameras at the ready! This morning we board a spectacular BC Ferries ship to set sail on an incredible full-day cruise along the coast of British Columbia to the inlet community of Prince Rupert. The famous Inside Passage is one of the most spectacular waterways in Canada, showcasing the rugged shorelines of the Pacific Northwest. Overnight in Prince Rupert.
Day 8 : Prince Rupert To Smithers
Location: Prince Rupert, Smithers
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Aspen Inn, Smithers, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we begin our journey into the British Columbia interior eastward along the scenic Yellowhead Highway as it follows the Skeena River Valley. Along the way, we’ll stop for a tour of ‘Ksan Indian Village – a recreation of an ancient traditional community of the Gitxsan First Nation peoples. Arriving at our destination, the remainder of the day is at our leisure. Overnight in Smithers.
Day 9 : Smithers To Prince George
Location: Smithers, Prince George
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Sandman Hotel Prince George, Prince George, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Continuing east, we travel the Yellowhead Highway and are treated to some of Canada’s most forested and rugged terrains. We enjoy a visit to Fort St. James National Historic Park to relive the days of the fur trade. In the afternoon, we settle into Prince George, located at the tip of British Columbia’s Cariboo Region. Overnight in Prince George. Breakfast included.
Day 10 : Prince George To Jasper National Park
Location: Prince George, Jasper National Park Of Canada
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: The Marmot Lodge or Forest Park or Lobstick Lodge or Mount Robson Inn, Jasper, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we ascend to the highest passes of the Rockies as we travel towards the Alberta provincial border and stop at the Mount Robson Viewpoint. We may even see the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies before entering the national parks that have made the province famous. In Jasper, be dazzled by the stars at the Jasper Planetarium. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 11 : Jasper
Location: Jasper
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: The Marmot Lodge or Forest Park or Lobstick Lodge or Mount Robson Inn, Jasper, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is a day of adventure! Close to Jasper, you have the chance to go on an optional raft trip on the Athabasca River with an experienced guide conducting the group through short rapids and stretches of calm waters. For a quieter experience, enjoy the local restaurants on an optional food tour. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 12 : Jasper To Banff
Location: Jasper, Banff
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Banff Ptarmigan Inn or Rundlestone Lodge, Banff, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today’s journey through Jasper and Banff National Parks promises to be a highlight of your Rocky Roundup program. We travel south on the famed Icefields Parkway through a rugged wilderness flanked by dramatic mountain ranges. At the Columbia Icefield, we board a specially constructed Ice Explorer to ride on the surface of the ancient Athabasca Glacier. Afterward, we visit the dramatic scenery of Lake Louise, one of the most photographed lakes in Canada before arriving in Banff.
Day 13 : Banff
Location: Banff
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Banff Ptarmigan Inn or Rundlestone Lodge, Banff, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we will enjoy a tour of the region around Banff. The area became Canada’s first national park in 1885 to protect its natural hot springs. An optional Helicopter Sightseeing Tour will give you the chance to see the eastern ranges of the Rocky Mountains. You may also take part in an optional gondola ride up to spectacular Sulphur Mountain. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the surroundings of Banff, stroll along Banff Avenue, or relax and enjoy the scenery. Overnight in Banff.
Day 14 : Banff To Calgary
Location: Banff, Calgary
Meals Included: Breakfast
A time for last-minute shopping and sad farewells. Transfer to Calgary downtown (Fairmont Palliser) or International Airport in time to check in for your return flight. Canadian breakfast included.
What's Included
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• 13-nights accommodation as per the itinerary
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• 12 breakfasts
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• Transportation by modern tour coach
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• Experienced tour driver
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• Vancouver sightseeing tour
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• Professional tour director throughout
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• Capilano Suspension Bridge
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• Butchart Gardens
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• Whale watching and wildlife tour
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• Port Hardy to Prince Rupert: Inside Passage cruise
What's Not Included
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• Airfare unless specified in the tour itinerary
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• Laundry, optional excursions, and other items of a personal nature
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• Travel Insurance
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• Pre and Post Accommodation
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• Everything that is not mentioned in included
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• Meet and Greet airport transfer service
Mode of Transport
Transportation by modern tour coach. Passengers are advised to bring an overnight bag as luggage will be loaded onto the coach on the evening of day 6 (Port Hardy) and will not be available to them again until they check into their hotel on Day 8 (Smithers)
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Due to the daily distances that must be traveled on these programs, children under the age of 14 do not generally enjoy motorcoach tours. For the enjoyment of all passengers, reservations are not accepted for children under the age of 10.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Passengers are advised to bring an overnight bag as luggage will be loaded onto the coach on the evening of day 6 (Port Hardy) and will not be available to them again until they check into their hotel on Day 8 (Smithers).
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Are flights included in this tour?
International flights are not included
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Entrance fees per the itinerary are included. Optional activities may be booked on-site with our tour director. Prices will be competitive with locally available sightseeing tours. Passengers must pay the tour director directly. Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard) are accepted
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What about tipping?
Gratuities have been included for accommodation, porterage, and specified meals and functions. In restaurants, bars, taxis, and hair salons, a gratuity of approximately 15% of the bill (before tax) are customary. In the case of tour directors and bus drivers, tips are a reflection of your level of satisfaction with the services provided. The amount is left to your discretion.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
We regret that we cannot devote the level of special attention to a guest with a particular disability may require. Persons needing assistance with personal needs must be accompanied by an able companion. Wheelchair room cannot be guaranteed.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No. An optional private transfer with meet & greet service is available, please ask for details & prices
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, and you will receive your travel documents confirming the hotel names approx 2 weeks prior to departure
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, please ask for details
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2005
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Electronic Vouchers. These will be provided and attached to your booking (within the Documents section) aprox. 2 weeks prior to travel.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.
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Free Date Changes
Omega Tours allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Omega Tours allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform omega tours, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Omega Tours requires a minimum deposit of 500 CAD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of omega tours charges.
Up to 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.