WONDERFUL CANADA
9 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS
Day 01 :Arrive Calgary
Welcome to Canada. On arrival at Calgary International Airport, transfer yourself to the hotel. Your information kit awaits you at the front desk as you check in at your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to relax and soak in the sights and sounds of this Western Canadian city that combines a thriving metropolis with friendly small town hospitality. Overnight in Calgary.
Day 02 : Calgary
This morning you embark on a captivating city tour. Your tour guide will highlight the historic and modern elements of this dynamic and friendly city. Some of the sights include Fort Calgary, Scotsman Hill and an admission to the famed Olympic Park and a ride up the ski-jump tower. The evening is free for you to spend at leisure. Overnight in Calgary.
Day 03 : Calgary - Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo Jump
Set off on a full-day excursion along the cowboy trail which will take you out of Calgary through the Diamond Valley to where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains. The focus is a visit to Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo Jump, an aboriginal historic site and the oldest and largest buffalo jump hunting grounds in the world. You will see where Blackfoot hunters drove herds of buffalo over a towering precipice and harvested the game below. A visit to the Crowsnest Pass and Lundbreck Falls makes this Wild West adventure complete. Overnight in Calgary.
Day 04: Calgary / Vancouver
Its time to check out of the hotel and take a flight to Vancouver. Upon arrival check into the hotel and relax. Walk around the city and soak in the ambience. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 05: Vancouver
Enjoy a city tour this morning, which includes a visit to the Capilano Suspension Bridge. On this 5 hour tour you will discover the past, present and future of Vancouver with visits to historic Gastown and nearby Chinatown. Discover Stanley Park and English Bay before stopping at Granville Island to see the public market and galleries. Continue to the suspension bridge, Vancouvers oldest attraction. See traditional totem carvers, a nature park and history centre, and take a stroll through the majestic old forest. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 06:Vancouver / Whistler
This morning your guided tour takes you on a spectacular drive along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway and to the world famous ski resort of Whistler. Along the way you will make a stop at Shannon Falls. Upon arrival at Whistler village, the mountain offers a fabulous view of the meandering trails and sweeping ski runs. The rest of the day is free to explore this idyllic resort town with its many shopping, dining and recreational activities. Overnight in Whistler.
Day 07: Whistler
Another day in paradise as you have a chance to escape to the peaceful surroundings of Whistlers wetlands and take a guided canoe or kayak trip down the River of Golden Dreams. Enjoy the breathtaking mountain scenery and take an opportunity to observe the wild birds and other wildlife. Overnight in Whistler.
Day 08: Whistler / Victoria
It?s time to check out of the hotel this morning and head to the floatplane for your transfer to Victoria, situated o¬n the southern tip of Vancouver Island and world-renowned for its charming ambience. The picturesque Inner Harbour is the centre of the city and bustles with seaplanes, ferries and yachts. Upon arrival check into your hotel and the rest of the day is free for you to unwind and explore the place. Overnight in Victoria.
Day 09: Victoria
An exciting day awaits you this morning as you are taken on a whale-watching excursion today. This coastal excursion is an exhilarating round trip of 50 - 80 kms in search of orcas, minke whales, grey whales, porpoises, harbour seals and other marine wildlife. You will ride aboard a 14 meter ocean cruiser with commentary by a marine biologist Overnight in Victoria.
Day 10: Depart Victoria
Your exciting tour of West Canada comes to an end today as you check out and take the ferry or the coach to Vancouver International Airport for your flight back home.
