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Mountain
Express
8
days / 7 nights
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| This itinerary is ideal for travellers who
have limited holiday time, but want to see
as many of western Canada’s highlights as
possible. In just a week, this tour itinerary
takes passengers through Calgary, Banff
National Park, the Canadian Rockies, Jasper
National Park, along the Yellowhead Highway
by Mount Robson National Park and into the
British Columbia interior.The journey then
continues west via the imposing Fraser
Canyon, before reaching the beautiful coastal
city of Vancouver, where you will conclude
your stay. |
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| Itinerary |
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Day 1:Arrival in Calgary
Arrive independently at your downtown hotel and
collect your documentation. Overnight in Calgary.
Day 2: Calgary to Banff
(130km) Drive to Banff National Park in the
majestic Rockies where, on arrival in Banff, you
have the rest of the day at leisure. Stay 2 nights
in Banff.
Day 3: Banff National Park
Today is free to explore this beautiful area and we
suggest you ride the Sulphur Mountain Gondola,
see Bow Falls and Lake Minnewanka.
Day 4: Banff to Jasper
(285km) Head north along the spectacular Icefields
Parkway into Jasper National Park, stop at Lake
Louise and Peyto Lake. At the Athabasca Glacier
you may experience a unique ‘SnoCoach’ ride then
travel on to Jasper. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 5: Jasper to Sun Peaks
(390km) The Yellowhead Highway takes you by
Mount Robson and Wells Gray Provincial Park
before your arrival at Sun Peaks resort.
Overnight in Sun Peaks.
Day 6: Sun Peaks to Vancouver
(405km) Through the ranchlands of the South
Thompson River and the whitewater rapids in
Fraser Canyon you will be amazed at the surging
waters of Hell’s Gate gorge. Continue onwards to
Vancouver through the lush valleys of the Lower
Mountain region. Stay 2 nights in Vancouver.
Day 7:Vancouver Exploring
Enjoy a full day exploring the city’s many attractions
that include Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park, and
Grouse Mountain.
Day 8: End of Tour
Your tour ends today, once you have had breakfast
and checked out of your hotel.
This tour is also available in reverse,
starting in Vancouver and ending in Calgary
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| Mountain
Express Pricing |
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| Departing daily 01 May to 20 Oct 2008 |
8
days / 7 nights - Calgary / Vancouver |
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| Per
Person |
Date |
Twin |
Single |
Triple |
Quad |
Child |
| Economy
Accommodation |
All
dates |
£377 |
£734 |
£278 |
£229 |
£9 |
| Standard Accommodation |
All
dates |
£423 |
£827 |
£313 |
£261 |
£9 |
| Superior Accommodation |
All
dates |
£499 |
£980 |
£380 |
£319 |
£9 |
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| NOTE: A surcharge is applicable during the Calgary Stampede for arrivals in Calgary 05 July to 15 July. This tour combines perfectly with the Rocky Mountaineer 2 day rail journey.. |
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- 7 nights accommodation
- Personalised Itinerary and documentation
- Applicable taxes
NOTE: National Park entrance fees, meals
(unless otherwise specified) and car rental are
not included.
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Enjoy a pre-bookable activity package for
only £62 per person including:
- Day 3: 3 hour Banff sightseeing tour
- Day 4: 11/2 hour Ice Explorer (Snocoach)
ride on the Columbia Icefield
- Day 7: 5 hour Vancouver tour including
Capilano Suspension Bridge
(Activity package available 01 May to 12 Oct 2008).
 
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