Rocky Roundup
Trip Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Vancouver
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
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. Breakfast included.
Day 3
Vancouver to Victoria
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 or take part in an optional floatplane sightseeing tour over downtown Victoria and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Overnight in Victoria. Breakfast included.
11-day Rocky Roundup mini-tour commences. Passengers must check in with the tour director at 06:30 at the Vancouver hotel. The coach leaves at 07:30.
Day 4
Victoria to Campbell River
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 towering totem pole grotto of Duncan. We arrive in the small coastal town of Campbell River in the afternoon. Overnight in Campbell River. Breakfast included.
Day 5
Campbell River to Port Hardy
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 (tour is in Campbell River for the September 17th departure only). Afterwards, relax at the hotel or independently explore this pleasant seaside town. Overnight in Port Hardy. Breakfast included.
Day 6
Port Hardy to Prince Ruper (Inside Passage Cruise)
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 7
Prince Rupert to Smithers
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. Breakfast included.
Day 8
Smithers to Prince George
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 9
Prince George to Jasper National Park
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. Close to Jasper, you have the chance to go on optional raft trip on the Athabasca River with an experienced guide conducting the group through short rapids and stretches of calm waters. Overnight in Jasper. Breakfast included.
Day 10
Jasper to Banff / Canmore
Today’s journey through Jasper and Banff National Parks promises to be a highlight of your Rocky Roundup programme. 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. Afterwards, we visit the dramatic scenery of Lake Louise, one of the most photographed lakes in Canada before arriving Banff. Overnight in Banff / Canmore. Buffet breakfast included.
Day 11
Banff / Canmore
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 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/Canmore. Breakfast included.
Day 12
Banff / Canmore to Vernon
We start our journey back to the west coast, first passing through the narrow Kicking Horse Canyon, then over the heights of Rogers Pass. At Craigellachie, we view the monument marking the spot where the famous “Last Spike” was driven into place in 1885 linking Canada by rail from sea to sea. We enter the bountiful Okanagan Valley as we arrive at Vernon. Overnight in Vernon. Breakfast included.
12-day Rocky Roundup mini-tour ends. Passengers leave the tour upon arrival at the Calgary Airport.
Day 13
Vernon to Vancouver
Today after breakfast we continue our journey through the lush Okanagan Valley, famous for its fruit orchards and vineyards. We will make a brief stop at scenic Kalamalka Lake before continuing on across a great maritime plain set against beautiful mountain vistas. We descend to the coast and the sparkling lights of Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver. Breakfast included.
11-day Rocky Roundup mini-tour ends. Passengers leave the tour upon arrival at the Vancouver hotel at approximately 17:30.
Day 14
End of Tour
A time for last-minute shopping and sad farewells. Individual transfer to Vancouver International Airport in time to check in for your return flight. Continental breakfast included.
Prices, Dates, Hotels & Conditions
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The final price you will pay for this tour is that displayed in CAD. Prices converted in other
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| DEPARTURES 2021 | PRICE FROM (14 DAYS) |
PRICE FROM (12 DAYS) |
PRICE FROM (11 DAYS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUNE 28 | 3975 | 3630 | 2895 |
| JULY 12 | 3975 | 3630 | 2895 |
| AUG 9, 23 | 3975 | 3630 | 2895 |
| SEP 6 | 3975 | 3630 | 2895 |
YOUR ESCORTED MOTORCOACH TOUR INCLUDES
- Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout
- Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach with onboard restroom facilities
- Hotel accommodations as specified or similar
- Sightseeing as specified
- Hotel taxes; service charges; and baggage (one suitcase per person)
SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS
- Vancouver sightseeing tour
- Capilano Suspension Bridge
- Butchart Gardens
- Whalewatching and wildlife tour
- Port Hardy to Prince Rupert Inside Passage cruise
- Ksan Indian Village visit
- Fort St. James National Historic Park
- Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer ride
- Banff and Lake Louise region tour
- Victoria city tour
DINING HIGHLIGHTS
- 14-day Rocky Roundup: 12 breakfasts
- 11-day Rocky Roundup: 9 breakfasts
| NIGHT | CITY | HOTEL ACCOMMODATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Vancouver | Pan Pacific Vancouver or The Exchange Hotel |
| 3 | Victoria | Royal Scot Inn or Best Western Carlton or Chateau Victoria or Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort |
| 4 | Campbell River | Anchor Inn or Coast Discovery Inn |
| 5 | Port Hardy* | Kwa Lilas Hotel |
| 6 | Prince Rupert | Pacific Inn |
| 7 | Smithers | Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge Suites or Asper Inn & Suites |
| 8 | Prince George | Sandman Inn & Suites |
| 9 | Jasper | Marmot Lodge |
| 10-11 | Banff / Canmore | Inns of Banff or Banff Ptarmigan Inn or Grande Rockies Resort |
| 12 | Vernon | Sandman Inn & Suites |
| 13 | Vancouver | Executive Vancouver Airport or River Rock Casino Resort |
PRE & POST HOTELS
PRE: Vancouver, Pan Pacific Vancouver
POST: Vancouver, Pan Pacific Vancouver
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Victoria Floatplane Sightseeing Tour
- Jasper Raft Tour
- Banff Helicopter Sightseeing Tours - Three Sisters Peak
- Banff Helicopter Sightseeing Tours - Mount Assiniboine
- Banff Gondola Ride
