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SELF DRIVE SELF DRI VE WESTERN DISCOVERY JASPER COLUMBIA ICEFIELDS 12 13 LAKE LOUISE BANFF WHISTLER CALGARY KAMLOOPS VANCOUVER VICTORIA DAY I 1 I VANCOUVER On arrival, pick up vehicle from car rental agency and drive to hotel. Visit FlyOver Canada, a 4D show creating an illusion of flying over the landscapes. DAY I 2 I VANCOUVER Visit Grouse Mountain and Capilano Suspension Bridge. Crossing Lions Gate Bridge, look-out for British Property’s exclusive homes continue towards the Capilano Suspension Bridge, which include a Cliff walk and Treetops Adventure. At Grouse Mountain ride the famous Sky ride to mountaintop playground. DAILY BREAKFAST HOTEL ACCOMMODATION FERRY RIDE DEPARTURES DAILY 1 APR - 31 OCT 2020 52 DAY I 3 I VANCOUVER TO VICTORIA / 120 KM Proceed to Victoria by a 90 Minute BC Ferry ride; explore Victoria City including Butchart Gardens. Later visit, the world famous Fairmont Empress Hotel, British Import Ships, Parliament Buildings and the famous Inner Harbour maritime heritage and colonial charm. DAY I 4 I VICTORIA TO WHISTLER / 250 KM Embark on a Whale Watching Adventure. This coastal excursion is an exhilarating round trip in search of orcas, whales, porpoises, harbour seals and other marine wildlife. Afternoon take a BC Ferry to Horseshoe Bay. Further, travel along the Sea-to-Sky Highway with breath-taking views, scenic ocean vistas, mountains, waterfalls and stop at Shannon Falls. DAY I 5 I WHISTLER Morning explore Whistler, follow the smells of fresh waffle cones to discover Whistler’s best ice cream parlours, bistros and coffee shops. Take the exciting Peak-2-Peak Gondola ride spanning the distance between Whistler and Blackcomb’s peaks. DAY I 6 I WHISTLER TO KAMLOOPS / 305 KM Drive to Kamloops. The vast, rugged landscapes showcasing a variety of terrain, from silt bluffs to rolling hills. Check out the unbelievable panoramic views of mountain ranges, Kamloops Lake and the meeting of the North and South Thompson Rivers right in the heart of the city. DAY I 7 I KAMLOOPS TO JASPER / 445 KM Drive to Jasper. Moving north along the Thompson River through the Yellowhead Pass, the mountains part to reveal the aquamarine, glacier-fed lakes perched above the emerald valleys and the grazing elk of Jasper National Park. DAY I 8 I JASPER Experience the beautiful Jasper National Park and Maligne Lake Boat Cruise. Stroll along the Jasper town-site, visit Athabasca Viewpoint, Maligne Canyon and Maligne Lake. Later, we suggest a visit to Miette Hot Springs, White Water Rafting, Jasper Skytram, Sky Gazing and much more. DAY I 9 I JASPER TO LAKE LOUISE / 240 KM Drive to Lake Louise via the Columbia Icefields. Take the Glacier Adventure Tour up to the Athabasca Glacier and a coach from the Discovery Center to the Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored observation platform over the Sunwapta Valley. DAY I 10 I LAKE LOUISE TO BANFF / 63 KM Lake Louise, known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks and overlooked by a stately chateau. Checkout the multiple optional activities like Kayaking, Hiking trails wind up to the Lake Agnes, The Spa, Lake Louise Gondola and much more. Later, drive to Banff. Rest of the day at leisure to explore Banff Avenue. DAY I 11 I BANFF Explore Banff with Sulphur Mountain Gondola and Lake Minnewanka boat cruise. The resort town of Banff is set amongst the towering mountains of Rundle, Tunnel, Cascade and Norquay. Explore Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain Drive, Surprise Corner, Hoodoos, Two Jack Viewpoint and the Gondola for a panoramic view of the Bow Valley. DAY I 12 I BANFF TO CALGARY / 130 KM Drive to Calgary. On arrival check in at hotel in Calgary. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the city’s Heritage Park, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, and Canada Olympic Park. DAY I 13 I CALGARY Drive to Calgary Airport and drop off vehicle at car rental agency; proceed to onward destination. HOTELS City Vancouver Victoria Whistler Kamloops Jasper Lake Louise Banff Calgary Value Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre Days Inn Inner Harbour Coast Blackcomb Suites Ramada Kamloops Lobstick Lodge Deer Lodge Banff Ptarmigan Inn Sandman Hotel City Centre Moderate Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Coast Hotel & Marina by Apa Crystal Lodge & Suites Doubletree by Hilton hotel Chateau Jasper Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Rimrock Resort Delta Hotels Downtown Deluxe Fairmont Waterfront Fairmont Empress Fairmont Chateau Whistler South Thompson Inn Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Banff Springs Fairmont Palliser