Resorts of the Rockies
Luxuriate in elegant resorts set amidst breathtaking views of the Canadian Rockies. Discover the beauty of western Canada on this 11-day tour as you explore Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary, Victoria and Vancouver. Stay at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, The Fairmont Banff Springs, and The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, located in the heart of pristine Banff National Park, and within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway. Visit spectacular Moraine Lake.
Overnight in some of the finest resorts in the Canadian Rockies - including The Fairmont Empress in Victoria, The Fairmont Banff Springs and The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. View Victoria Glacier and the emerald waters of Lake Louise. Stop at the Columbia Icefield and participate in a Glacier Experience (weather permitting) across this mass of glacial ice which is over 1,000 feet thick.
Highlights
Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Jasper, Columbia Icefield, Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary
Collette Experience
Call (801) 466-1101 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10576784
- Tour Operator
- Collette Vacations
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 11 Days
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Vancouver | Vancouver, British Columbia - Tour Begins : Join Collette Vacations as you explore the beautiful resorts and spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies. |
| Day 2 | Victoria | Vancouver - Victoria : This morning experience the city of Vancouver with a sightseeing tour. Visit Chinatown, one of North America's largest, the vibrant waterfront area, and Gastown, Vancouver's turn-of-the-century pedestrian mall and home of the world-famous steam-powered clock. Next, visit Stanley Park before boarding a ferry to Vancouver Island. Upon arrival enjoy a visit to Chemanius, a little town nestled between the mountains and the ocean, to see first-hand its world-famous giant wall murals. Later, arrive in the "City of Gardens," Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, where you'll enjoy a two night stay in the breathtaking The Fairmont Empress Hotel on the Inner Harbor. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 3 | Victoria | Victoria : Experience breakfast at Butchart Gardens, in the former original residence of the Butchart family. Afterwards, stroll through their 55-acre display of colorful gardens. Returning to Victoria, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old English-styled Victoria. The remainder of your day is at leisure to relax, shop or explore independently. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 4 | Kelowna | Victoria - Kelowna : This morning board BC Ferry for a spectacular cruise through the Gulf Islands with their dramatic coastlines. Once back on the mainland, travel through the lush landscape of British Columbia to the city of Kelowna in the rich and fertile Okanagan Valley. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 5 | Kelowna | Kelowna : Discover the wealth and bounty of the Okanagan Valley. Embark on a morning tour of Summerhill Winery to learn their unique techniques and enjoy a tasting of a few of their more popular wines. Learn more about the bounty of the Okanagan Valley during a visit to a family-owned goat cheese farm. Take a tour of the farm, including the aging cellar, and enjoy a tasting of a variety of their delicious products. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 6 | Lake Louise | Kelowna - Lake Louise, Alberta : Depart the Okanagan Valley along the shores of Lake Okanagan as you travel along the Thompson River. Journey through Yoho National Park, named by the Cree (using their expression for "awe"). Then, travel to spectacular Lake Louise, showcasing incredible views of its emerald waters and the imposing Victoria Glacier, and overnight at the incomparable The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 7 | Jasper | Lake Louise - Icefields Parkway - Jasper : Enjoy a journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway: behold lovely waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped mountain ranges. Stop at powerful Athabasca Falls, whose waters have carved interesting features into stone. Then, at the Columbia Icefield, ride (weather permitting) across this mass of glacial ice which is over 1,000 feet thick and represents the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 8 | Jasper | Jasper : Discover one of the treasures of the Rockies today - Maligne Lake. Enjoy breakfast* along the shore of one of the prettiest bodies of water in the Canadian Rockies. The remainder of your day is at leisure to relax and enjoy the amenities of your hotel or explore the quaint town of Jasper. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 9 | Banff | Jasper - Banff : This morning depart for Banff and Bow Falls. Later, enjoy a visit to a local ammonite specialist where you will learn about this rare gemstone that is found only in Alberta. Your home this evening is the magnificent The Fairmont Banff Springs, known as the "Castle in the Mountains." Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 10 | Calgary | Banff - Calgary : Enjoy a scenic drive to view the impressive Hoodoos - known as the land of the sleeping giants - and the incredible Valley of the Ten Peaks from which you will view the unusual "saw-toothed" Ten Peaks. Later, leave the wonders of the Rockies for the prairies of Alberta en route to the Kananaskis Valley. Experience life in the west during a visit to a local ranch. Play a game of horseshoes, take a line dance lesson and enjoy a wagon ride** in search of buffalo. Then, enjoy a traditional Albertan barbeque with beautiful views of the mountains in the background. Later, travel through the expansive prairies to the vibrant city of Calgary. Today breakfast and lunch will be included. |
| Day 11 | Tour ends | Calgary - Tour Ends : |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
- Listel Hotel, Vancouver, BC
- Fairmont Empress, Victoria, BC
- The Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort, Kelowna, BC
- Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, AB
- Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, AB
- Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, AB
- Westin Calgary, Calgary, AB
- Disclaimer
- NOTE: Specials are marked with a *
NOTE: NOTE: Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
