Western Canada
from the Pacific Coast to the Rockies

	THE BEST OF THE WEST Small Group Tour Pacific Coast, "Wild West", Rocky Mountains, Calgary Stampede & Rodeo Map
Vancouver - Calgary 16-day fully guided small group tour (max 10 guests)

We discover the Best of Western Canada on this tour through Alberta and British Columbia. From the Pacific Coast we travel through the Inside Passage to the "Wild West" of the interior, and relax in a Wilderness Lodge before we go on exploring the unique and amazing Rocky Mountain National parks. You may add the spectacular Calgary Stampede and Rodeo "the World's biggest Outdoor Show" to this adventure tour.

Day 1: Flight to Vancouver where your guide will pick you up at the airport. Welcome drink downtown Vancouver.

Day 2 : City Tour of Vancouver : We discover Gastown, Chinatown and Gransville Island and go on to explore beautiful Stanley Park by bike or roller blades (included).
Day 3 : By ferry boat we travel through a maze of smaller islands to Vancouver Island and Victoria, capital city of British Columbia. Tour of this very “British” city and its surroundings. Possibility to visit the world famous Butchard Gardens. Free afternoon to explore this charming city on foot. Overnight in downtown, close to the inner harbour.

Day 4 : From Victoria we travel to Chemainus where colourful murals depict the history of the valley and continue to Campbell River, “Salmon Capital of the World”. On the way we stop and visit Cathedral Grove Park with it’s ancient and giant trees. 2 nights in lodge with fantastic views of the inside passage and the coast mountains.

Day 5 : Excursion by sea kayak (included). Options : hikes, bear watching tours or just simply relax and enjoy the beautiful setting.

Day 6: We continue towards the north end of the Island, to Telegraph Cove, a hamlet built on stilts and where we board a vessel for a whale watching trip (included). Overnight in Port Hardy.

Day 7: All day ferry boat cruise through the fantastic Discovery Coast Passage. Along quiet fjords, dense rainforest and snow covered peaks we travel towards Bella Coola, a small native settlement in the Bella Coola valley. With a bit of luck we may be able to see a variety of whales and dolphins. Overnight in the Bella Coola valley.

8 . Tag : An impressive route awaits us over the Freedom Highway over Heckman Pass towards Anahim Lake where we spend the night in cozy log cabins on the lake shore. Try one of the canoes on your door step, go for a hike or treat yourself to a fantastic and unforgettable flight by float plane towards snow-covered peaks and glaciers and the amazing and colourful rainbow mountains of the coastal range.

9. Tag : Today, we traverse the beautiful Chilcotin Plateau, travel through many small native settlements before crossing the Fraser River to Williams Lake. We continue to beautifully located Ten-ee-ah Lodge, where we will spend the next three nights. Breakfast buffet and 3-course evening meals included.

10.&11. Tag : Enjoy a few relaxing days at this very special lodge. On our program we have a horseback trip (included), hiking, canoeing, mountain biking. And try your luck fishing, go swimming or just simply lay back, relax and enjoy.

12. Tag : Through the “Wild West”, the Cariboo Country with it’s huge cattle ranches, countless lakes and it’s old building and road houses, leftovers from the great Cariboo Gold Rush, we drive to towards Wells Gray Park. If time permits we will visit some of its numerous waterfalls before we continue into the stunning Rocky Mountains and towards Jasper. Possibility to take a helicopter flight into the glacier world around of the highest mountain of the Canadian Rockies, Mount Robson. 2 nights in comfortable cabins in Jasper.

Day 13, we spend the day exploring Jasper National Park and visit Maligne Lake and Maligne Canyon. Possibilities to go rafting, hiking, biking, etc.

Day 14, another highlight on the Best of the West Tour: the famous and just simply stunning Icefields Parkway. We travel through the Rockies, surrounded by mountain chains and numerous turquoise coloured lakes and visit Athabasca Falls and the Athabasca Glacier of the big Columbia Icefield. 2 nights in Canmore, just outside Banff National Park.

Day 15, full day trip into Banff National Park where we explore Banff, beautiful Moraine Lake and of course famous Lake Louise.

Day 16, last minute shopping and we will travel through the prairies towards Calgary. Departure or extension of your stay in Canada. We highly recommend to stay another day to attend the Calgary Stampede and Rodeo, the "biggest Outdoor Show" of the world.

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Best of the West Map
(small group min 6, max 9 participants)

A wide variety of activities is included

The package includes :
- 15 nights in hotels,cabins, lodges
- 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners
- Guide and all excursions and transfers as described in program
- ferry trip Vancouver - Vancouver Island
- ferry trip Discovery Passage Port Hardy - Bella Coola
- bike rental Stanley Park
- kayak excursion
- whale watching trip
- horseback trip
- canoes, bikes at Ten-ee-ah Lodge
- national park fees

Not included :
flight to-from Canada, meals, beverages and gratuities, optional activities and excursions (float plane or helicopter flights, etc.)

Extension : Calgary Stampede und Rodeo
1 night CAD 260.- per person in double room,
2 nights : CAD 360.- per person in double room
includes hotel downtown, 1 x admission to stampede grounds and good seats for the afternoon rodeo, and good seats for the evening chuck wagon races, musical and fireworks.