From Vancouver island to Calgary
VANCOUVER > VANCOUVER ISLAND > VICTORIA > TOFINO > WHISTLER > CLEARWATER > JASPER > BANFF > CALGARY
Itinerary
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Day 1 Vancouver
Welcome to the vibrant city of Vancouver. Its exceptional location, between sea and mountains, makes it one of the most beautiful cities in the world!
- Accomodation: hotel
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Day 2 Vancouver
Take a stroll through the heart of Vancouver. Bike or walk through Stanley Park, the city's green lung. Then, if you feel like it, take a stroll along the city's harbor to nearby Chinatown.
Suggested activity ($):
- Guided walking tour of Stanley Park- Accomodation: hotel
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Day 3 Vancouver
Take advantage of your last day to stroll through the different districts or take a trip to the Capilano suspension bridge. Sensations guaranteed!
Suggested activity ($):
- Capilano Suspension Bridge- Accomodation: hotel
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Day 4 Vancouver / Victoria
Pick up your rental car and head for Vancouver Island. Make yourself at home in Victoria, British Columbia's elegant capital with its very British charm.
- Accomodation: hotel
- Transportation: 72 mi approx., 3h30 aprox. -
Day 5 Victoria
Enjoy the city's magnificent flower gardens, renowned the world over. Victoria has many stores, restaurants and even a theater! You and your family are sure to find something to entertain you in this beautiful city.
- Accomodation: hotel
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Day 6 Victoria / Tofino
Hit the road and continue your discovery of the great outdoors! Tofino and the surrounding region will satisfy your thirst for the great outdoors.
- Accomodation: lodge
- Transportation: 197 mi approx., 4h45 approx. -
Day 7 Tofino / Pacific Rim / Tofino
Stroll the trails of the Long Beach Rain Forest Trail. Walk along this long, white-sand beach facing the Pacific Ocean, on the edge of a dense forest of towering western red cedars.
- Accomodation: lodge
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Day 8 Tofino
Tofino is an excellent starting point for visiting the legendary Pacific Rim National Park, and a prime location for wildlife observation.
Suggested activities ($):
- Zodiac whale watching
- Zodiac bear watching- Accomodation: lodge
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Day 9 Tofino / Whistler
Your stay on Vancouver Island comes to an end, but your adventure continues on the mainland. Head for the famous Whistler Mountains.
- Accomodation: hotel
- Transportation: 233 mi approx., 6h30 approx. -
Day 10 Whistler
Discover the vastness of nature in the Western Mountains. Don't miss the Brandwine Falls in the provincial park of the same name. At 70 meters high, they are nothing short of awe-inspiring!
- Accomodation: hotel
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Day 11 Whistler / Clearwater
Next stop Cache-Creek, a small town that was very important during the gold rush. You're sure to be surprised by this beautiful oasis town with its desert climate, where cactus and plains form a landscape worthy of the villages of the Far West.
- Accomodation: hotel
- Transportation: 134 mi approx., 3h approx. -
Day 12 Cache Creek / Clearwater
Hit the road and make a stop in Kamloops. Set in rolling countryside at the confluence of two rivers, this town is a little slice of paradise, with 82 parks and a sparkling lake.
lake. Then continue your way to Clearwater.- Accomodation: lodge
- Hotel: 130 mi approx., 2h30 approx. -
Day 13 Clearwater
Your itinerary continues towards Wells Gray Park, renowned for its impressive waterfalls, beautiful trails and exceptional wildlife. Get off the beaten track and away from the crowds to recharge your batteries.
- Accomodation: hotel
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Day 14 Clearwater / Jasper
While you're on the road to Jasper, why not take a nature break at Mount Robson Provincial Park? Not only does it boast sublime lakes and waterfalls, but the views of the surrounding glaciers are breathtaking.
- Accomodation: lodge
- Transportation: 197 mi approx., 3h30 approx. -
Day 15 Jasper
Relax in this natural paradise. Keen on hiking? A multitude of trails (for all levels) await you.
Suggested activity ($):
-Guided wildlife discovery tour-Accomodation: lodge
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Day 16 Jasper
Hike around Lac Maligne through alpine meadows along the flower-covered Bald Hills Trail. Or take a cruise on Lac Maligne to Spirit Island, one of Canada's most famous vistas, accessible only by boat.
Suggested activity ($):
-Cruise on Lac Maligne- Accomodation: lodge
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Day 17 Jasper / Banff
Take the famous Icefield Parkway to Banff. Nestled in the heart of the mountains, this route offers one of the world's most spectacular views, with numerous lakes, glaciers, coniferous forests, passes and waterfalls all along the way.
- Accomodation:hotel
- Transportation: 185 mi approx., 3h30 approx. -
Day 18 Banff
Enjoy this great day to hike in Banff Park. Discover Moraine Lake, surrounded by its 10 peaks, and set off on a superb hike to Sentinel Pass. You'll be amazed by the region's alpine meadows, glaciers and turquoise lakes.
- Accomodation: hotel
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Day 19 Banff
Head for Johnston Canyon, where a hike between the waters and falls awaits. If you want to relax, there's nothing better than a dip in the warm waters of Banff's Upper Hot Springs at the end of the day! Relax in the 37-40°C pools and enjoy breathtaking views of the Rockies.
- Accomodation: hotel
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Day 20 Banff / Calgary
Last destination Calgary! Nestled between the Rockies and the plains, this city is famous for its rodeo festival.
- Accomodation: hotel
- Transportation: 81 mi approx., 1h40 approx. -
Day 21 Calgary
Depending on flight times, free morning in Calgary. Drop off your car at the airport and catch your return flight to France. Arrive the following day.
Return flight
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Price
The budget is an indication of the price per person, subject to availability. Your local agent will send you a customized quote with the exact price. The price can vary according to availability, level of services, period of travel, number of participants, booking time frame and other items.
Included
- 20 nights' standard accommodation
- 17-day rental of a mid-size Hyndai Elantra or equivalent vehicle, unlimited mileage, LDW and ALI insurance, local taxes, airport fees, one tank of gas, one additional driver and one-way fees
- Roadbook (electronic version)
- Canadian taxes (federal and provincial)
- 24-hour assistance
- Meals mentioned: 2 breakfasts
Not included
- International flights (available on request)
- Ferries from Vancouver to Vancouver island andfrom Vancouver island to Vancouver
- Gasoline
- Personal expenses
- Meals not mentioned
- Beverages (except tea and coffee for included meals)
- Entrance fees to national parks
- Optional activities not mentioned
- Travel insurance
International flights
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Cancellation policy
- Cancellation up to 45 days prior to the agreed beginning of the journey: You will be charged 20 % of the travel price, in addition with every non-refundable expense for additional services booked on request (internal flights, site entrance tickets, activities…)
- Cancellation between the 44th and 15th day prior to the agreed beginning of the journey: You will be charged 50 % of the travel price, in addition with every non-refundable expense for additional services booked on request (internal flights, site entrance tickets, activities…)
- Cancellation less than 14 days to the agreed beginning of the journey: You will be charged 100 % of the travel price, in addition with every non-refundable expense for additional services booked on request (internal flights, site entrance tickets, activities…)
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Sustainable tourism
- A fair economical repartition
- The improvement of local teams’ working conditions and their awareness of the protection of the environment
- The information of travelers about respecting the local population and environment and the collection of their feelings at their return.
- Avoid letting waste out, throw it in the trash can or bring it with you
- Use potable water sparingly (take a shower instead of a bath and report any leaks) and avoid wasting it (use biodegradable soap to wash yourself)
- Avoid damaging cultural sites: don’t touch the statues, don’t move the stones and objects
- Exchange instead of giving (too Important gifts can destabilize the local economic stability of the country depending on their living standards)
- When taking a walk, especially in some fragile ecosystems, observe the fauna from afar, do not go beyond beaten roads, limit stamping and do not bring any souvenirs: give up picking rare flowers picking fossils...
- In some hotels, you can have individual air conditioning. It is advised to systematically switching it off when you’re out of the room to avoid energetical overconsumption and greenhouse gas emission.