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Circle Tour of Southern British Columbia

9 days / 8 nights Round trip from Vancouver  

Day 1   Vancouver / Kamloops / Clearwater
This morning your guide meets you at the Vancouver. Journey route: Fraser River valley, Coast Mountain range, Hope, Kamloops and overnight Clearwater

Day 2   Jasper
Explore Wells Gray Provincial Park, see Helmcken and Dawson Falls, frequent stops for wildlife viewing. Panoramic vistas include Mt Robson. Overnight  Tonquin Lodge or similar.

Day 3   Ice Fields Parkway/Lake Louise/Banff
Travel famous Ice Fields Parkway, view Athabasca and Dome Glaciers plus scenic Peyto and Bow Lakes. Overnight Banff High Country Inn, or similar.

Day 4   Lake Louise / Banff
Explore Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Walk to famous Lake Agnes Tea House. Balance of day free for optional tours.. Overnight High Country Inn, or similar.

Day 5 – 6   Banff 
Enjoy two free days to explore Banff on your own or with new friends. Lots to do and see. Suggestions include; museums, art galleries and great downtown shops. Ride the Sulphur Mountain Gondola and hike scenic mountain ridges. Swim in hot springs! Banff is packed with good restaurants, bars and nightlife.  Overnight in Banff.

Day 7 Banff / Fernie
Head south through changing of ‘Rockies to Kootenays’ route.  Overnight Fernie - designated the coolest town in North America by Rolling Stone Magazine.

Day 8 Fernie / Cranbrook / Nelson
Travel through spectacular country of southern BC. You will love Nelson with its heritage buildings, charming centre and friendly people. This classic town, is quite unique in western Canada.   

Day 9 Nelson / Hedley
This is gold, silver and wine country! Our route takes us through fascinating small towns of the southernmost wine producing regions. Hedley, once a gold mining boom town of the 1900’s is a true jewel (population 350) and a memorable overnight stop.  

Day 10 Hedley / Vancouver
Enthusiasts of Canadian railroads can follow the history of The ‘Great Northern’ which helped make Hedley a mining icon in 1909. We spend the day exploring the area and discovering old mine sites. Return drive to Vancouver over Coast Mountain Ranges, arriving late afternoon. End.

Optional activities available on this trip: White water rafting, canoeing, boat tour, horse riding, gondola rides.

2008 Operating Dates: Tour starts every Monday from April 21 - October 13

Tour includes: 9 nights accommodation with private facilities in moderate / first class hotels / comfortable lodges. Meals; a minimum of one dinner, six picnic lunches or breakfasts, Jasper tour, Banff tour, hotel pick up and drop off in Vancouver from any downtown location (even if  staying with friends!),  park fees, taxes, all guiding, transportation by air conditioned minivan.   

Tour package does not include: additional meals, attractions not listed. Gratuity to driver or local guides. Items of personal nature.

Circle Tour of Southern British Columbia
2008 Rates - Per Person

Value Seasons (Monday departures) Single Double Triple
April 21 - May 19 & September  22 - October 13 $2900 $2200 $1750
Peak Season (Monday departures)
May 26 - September 15 $3600 $2600 $2200

Rates listed are in Canadian Dollars and are subject to GST (currently 5%).

Please Note:  Maximum 9 passengers per tour.  Children under age 12 are half price of the twin cost when sharing with two adults.  We do not recommend travelling with children under 5 years of age. Triple occupancy indicates three persons sharing a room using the existing bedding (two beds).

Ask us about deluxe room upgrade pricing - subject to availability.

 

Email us at:  mytrip@CanadianPacificVacations.com


CanadianPacificVacations.com

CanadianPacificVacations.com part of All Alaska Tours, Inc. | 413 G Street | Anchorage, Alaska USA 99501
Tel 907 375 6590 | Fax 907 272 2532 | E-mail: mytrip@canadianpacificvacations.com