Great Parks of the West Self-Drive
Save up to £100 per person on selected dates
Beautiful Vancouver is the starting point of this circular tour, showcasing the true beauty of the National Parks within the Canadian Rockies. Venture through the Okanagan Valley & explore the awe -inspiring scenery of the Glacier National Park, Banff & Jasper National Parks & the renowned Yellowhead Pass to Wells Gray Provincial Park before returning to Vancouver.
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Why you’ll love this trip
- Save up to £100 per person on selected dates
- Spend time in the orchards and vineyards of the Okanagan Valley
- View the towering peaks and lakes of Revelstoke
- The chance to ride the Sulphur Mountain Gondola in Banff
- Ride the Jasper Tramway
- Drive the Icefields Parkway
- Follow the scenic Thompson River
- Return scheduled flights from the UK
- 13 nights accommodation
- Fully bonded (ATOL, ABTA & IATA)
- Price match guarantee
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - 2: Vancouver
Arrive Vancouver International Airport and transfer independently to your downtown hotel. Remainder of the day is at leisure.
Full day in Vancouver and the surrounding area. Climb aboard a San Francisco-style trolley for a fully commented Vancouver city tour.
Day 3: Vancouver to Penticton
Travel through the Coastal Mountains and Manning Provincial Park. The town of Penticton lies at the lower end of Okanagan Lake and the lush orchards and vineyards of the Okanagan Valley.
Day 4: Penticton to Revelstoke
Morning is at leisure to enjoy the Okanagan Valley. Then drive past spectacular waterfalls, towering peaks and beautiful lakes en route to the Revelstoke area.
Day 5: Revelstoke to Banff
Scenic drive through Glacier National Park and Rogers Pass en route to Canada’s oldest national park and the bustling resort town of Banff.
Day 6: Banff National Park
Entire day to tour Banff and the surrounding area. We suggest a visit to the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel or Bow Falls or ride the Sulphur Mountain Gondola.
Day 7: Banff to Jasper
Drive to Jasper via the spectacular Icefields Parkway. We suggest a stop at Peyto Lake and an Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield.
Day 8: Jasper National Park
You have a full day to relax and tour Jasper and the surrounding area. We suggest a ride on the Jasper Tramway or a visit to Miette Hot Springs.
Day 9: Jasper to 100 Mile House
Drive through the Yellowhead Pass, beside Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies, and continue south along the Thompson River. We suggest stops in Clearwater en route to 100 Mile House.
Day 10: 100 Mile House
100 Mile House was founded during the days of the Cariboo Gold Rush, when a roadhouse was built here to service gold seekers heading to the goldfields. The area is now known primarily for prime cattle ranching and leisure activities.
Day 11: 100 Mile House to Whistler
Scenic drive south along the Cariboo Highway and Duffey Lake Road to the edge of Garibaldi Provincial Park and the popular year-round resort of Whistler.
Day 12: Whistler
Full day to relax and enjoy outdoor activities including hiking, sailing, windsurfing, golfing, tennis and boating, as well as shopping in Whistler Village.
Day 13: Whistler to Vancouver
Morning at leisure to visit the village. Scenic two-hour drive to Vancouver. Evening free to do some last-minute shopping or sample the fine cuisine and nightlife of Vancouver.
Day 14: Vancouver
Check-in at Vancouver International Airport for your departure flight.
What’s Included:
This 14 day trip to Canada starts at £1,705 per person (based on two people sharing) and includes…
- Save up to £100 per person on selected dates
- International flights from the UK based on economy class
- Includes seat selection
- 13 nights hotel accommodation
- 14 day intermediate car hire with fully inclusive insurance
- Day 2, Vancouver – hop on / hop off trolley tour
- A personalised Jonview Canada Roadbook, containing essential travel information
Price based on selected departures May – October (please note prices & availability are subject to change).
*** Book by 31st March 2022 ***
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