Great Parks of the West

Tour Itinerary

Vancouver

2 nights at Sandman Hotel (Standard), Coast Plaza (Superior)
Arrive at Vancouver National Airport, pick up your hire car and head downtown for your 2-night stay. There’s plenty to see and do in this city so get started as soon as you can, heading first perhaps to Vancouver’s No.1 attraction, Stanley Park, for a horse-drawn carriage ride. There’s also Vancouver Lookout for stunning 360 degree views of the city. Vancouver Aquarium, home to over 70,000 aquatic species, is a great way to spend a few hours and for the brave amongst you, Capilano Suspension Bridge, offers plenty of thrills and spills!

Vancouver - Penticton

1 night at Sandman (Standard), Ramada Inn (Superior)
Travel through the Coastal Mountains to Manning Provincial Park, getting out to stretch your legs on the Rhododendron Flats. Penticton lies at the lower end of Okanagan Lake and is renowned for its beaches and semi arid desert climate, producing over 2000 hours of sunshine per year! There’s an excellent museum to explore and plenty of local restaurants in which to while away the evening.

Penticton - Revelstoke

1 night at Sandman Inn (Standard), Nelsen Lodge (Superior)
Spend the morning at leisure, exploring the Okanagan Valley, then drive past spectacular waterfalls and mountain peaks before arriving in Revelstoke. Home to some fantastic recreation opportunities, there’s mountain biking, hiking, fishing, canoeing and white-water rafting to name but a few! If you’ve any time to spare, don’t miss a self-guided tour of the massive Revelstoke Hydro Dam.

Revelstoke - Banff

2 nights at Inns of Banff (Standard), Tunnel Mountain Resort (Superior)
Enjoy a scenic drive through Glacier National Park and Rogers Pass today, en route to Banff, Canada’s oldest national park. You’ll be staying for 2 nights in the bustling resort town of the same name, jam-packed with fashionable shops, art galleries, stylish hotels and terrific restaurants. A renowned winter ski resort, there’s plenty to do all year round here, including river rafting and hiking. You may also want to ride the Sulphur Mountain Gondola for stunning views.

Banff - Jasper

2 nights at Amethyst Lodge (Standard), Lobstick Lodge (Superior)
After Banff it’s onwards to Jasper via the spectacular Icefields Parkway, stopping perhaps to enjoy an Ice Explorer Ride on the Columbia Icefield. The gateway to some of Canada’s most majestic and pristine wilderness, there’s plenty to see and do in Jasper. Explore the magnificent Maligne Valley, searching for osprey, bald eagles, deer and bears or take a cruise on Maligne Lake, one of the most beautiful in the Rockies. Athabasca River is also great for white water rafting excursions.

Jasper – 100 Mile House

2 nights at Ramada Limited (Standard), 108 Resort (Superior)
Pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies, as you continue south along the Thompson River to 100 Mile House, the site of one of the earliest roadhouses built during the days of the  Cariboo Gold Rush. Today, this area offers some of the finest cross country ski trails in winter and trout fishing in one of many lakes during summer. Nearby Centennial Park is one of the prettiest spots on earth! 

100 Mile House - Whistler

2 nights at Aava Whistler (Standard), Crystal Lodge (Superior)
Head into Whistler today via the scenic Cariboo Highway. You’ve 2 whole days to enjoy this world-class resort, which offers no end of outdoor activities. Take a gondola ride to a mountaintop restaurant for delicious food and stunning views, enjoy an invigorating glacier walk or head to the mountain bike park with its adrenaline fuelled descending trails. There’s also great shopping in Whistler Village for those in need of some retail therapy and a very lively nightlife scene.

Whistler – Vancouver

1 night at Sandman Hotel (Standard), Coast Plaza (Superior)

Enjoy a final night in Vancouver before rising early the next morning to catch your flight home.

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