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You can easily customize this itinerary by changing the proposed accommodations and by choosing some optional extensions out of our wide selection of short packages. You also have the opportunity to spice up your holiday thanks to our unique choice of "à la carte" excursions. Please feel free to contact us if there's anything (activity, accommodation, length) you would like to change in the package (even if you cannot find it on our website). We are here to help create the holiday of your dream!
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-Duration : 16 days and 15 nights
-Theme : Lodge and Ranch
-Begin : Calgary
-End : Vancouver |
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| For those who wish to live an authentic western experience, this is a dream come true! A fabulous itinerary during which you will explore legendary national parks, relax in natural hot springs, meet actual cowboys and discover a rich and lively heritage! We selected for you renowned lodges and ranches where you will be in position to take fully advantage of western Canada’s wide open spaces. |
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Upon arrival at the hotel on day one, you’ll find your personalized Globe-Trotter roadbook at the front desk. This very complete package of travelling literature includes: the relevant road maps, a copy of your detailed itinerary, some useful travelling tips, the vouchers, the relevant travelling guides, a 24h/7d toll free emergency number as well as a few surprises !
Days 1 and 2 – Calgary / Exshaw (105 Km)
Pick-up your vehicle and head towards the Rocky Mountains. To start your trip the right way, you will first live like a cowboy during a stay in a magnificent ranch! (Dinner included on day 1) (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included on day 2)
Day 3 – Exshaw / Lake Louise (95 km)
Explore legendary Banff National Park. You will also have the opportunity to admire Lake Louise and Moraine or to make an excursion to Johnston Canyon. A ride along the Icefield Parkway is recommended as well. (Breakfast and Lunch included)
| From Exshaw (day 3), here are a few optional short stays that you could easily add to your package. Please refer to their duration in order to determine the number of nights each of these trips will add to the original route. |
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City Escape - Banff
Duration: 3 days and 2 nights
Theme: Discovery and Activities
Location: Banff
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The Nature Escape
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Mountain Hiking
Location : Radium Hot Springs
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These are only a few samples of the short packages that are actually available. For additional ideas, please visit our short packages section.
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Days 4 and 5 – Lake Louise / Revelstoke (285 km)
Revelstoke is a quaint resort town in the heart of the Rockies and is a true paradise for the soft (and not so soft) adventure enthusiasts! You will then stay in a nice mountain lodge featuring an indoor pool, a spa, several jacuzzis, a fitness center, a 4 star restaurant, a pub, a terrace offering a breathtaking view on the surrounding glaciers, etc. (Dinner included on day 4) (Breakfast and Dinner included on day 5)
| From Lake Louise (day 4), here are a few optional short stays that you could easily add to your package. Please refer to their duration in order to determine the number of nights each of these trips will add to the original route. |
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City Escape - Jasper
Duration: 3 days and 2 nights
Theme: Discovery and Activities
Location: Jasper
For more information
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Pyramid Lake Resort
Duration : 3 days and 2 nights
Theme : Lodge and Multi-activity
Location : Jasper
For more information |
These are only a few samples of the short packages that are actually available. For additional ideas, please visit our short packages section.
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Days 6 and 7 – Revelstoke / Clearwater (273 km)
Your destination: Wells Gray Park which is famous for its spectacular falls, its outstanding fauna and its numerous hiking trails. This is at the gate of this park that you will once again beneficiate from the western hospitality during a stay in a superb ranch. (Breakfast included on day 6) (Lunch included on day 7)
Day 8 – Clearwater / Whistler (406 km)
Continue on towards Whistler, the famous winter sport station which will host the Olympic ski competitions in 2010.
Days 9 and 10 – Whistler / Campbell River (257 km+ferry)
On your way to Campbell River, the world’s Salmon Fishing “Capital”, you should stop at Telegraph Cove where you can observe the killer whales in their natural habitat. You will then stay in a lodge which is nestled on the pristine shores of Vancouver Island and which features a high level of comfort and services.
Days 11 and 12 – Campbell River / Tofino (232 km)
On your way to Tofino you should stop at Cathedral Cove where you can see 800-year-old and 5-metrethick Douglas Firs! Tofino is an excellent starting point to explore the beautiful beaches and the fascinating rain forests of Pacific Rim National Park. (Breakfast included on day 12)
Day 13 – Tofino / Victoria (317 km)
Rendez-vous in Victoria, and discover the British charm of this elegant capital. (Breakfast included)
Days 14 and 15 – Victoria / Vancouver (65 km+ferry)
Back on the mainland, continue on towards thrilling Vancouver! Its outstanding location between mountains and ocean definitely makes this city one of the most beautiful in the world. Discover its main attractions and let yourself be immersed by its relaxed west-coast atmosphere. We particularly suggest the visit of the aquarium, of the anthropology museum, of Stanley Park, of Chinatown and of Gastown historical district.
Day 16 – Vancouver
Drop-off your vehicle.
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| Departures dates |
| Daily departures depending on availability from May 15 to September 25, 2009. |
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| Occupancy |
Standard accommodation |
double |
2222 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
single |
3646 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
triple |
On request |
quadruple |
On request |
child (5 to 12) |
On request |

As you probably have been in position to appreciate, this package features standard accommodation. However, please note that, upon request, we can also offer most of our itineraries with economic, superior, high-end, B&B and chalet accommodation. Please feel free to contact us if you want to change the type of accommodation.

| The cost includes: |
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The cost does not include: |
· The personalized roadbook of the perfect Globe-Trotter:road map, detailed itinerary, useful infos, touristic guides, etc.
· The assistance of your travel adviser in Canada who can be reached with a toll-free emergency number
· Horseback riding (2h per day) and ranch activities (day 2 and day 3)
· Guided canoe activity (day 7)
· Guided tour in Wells Gray Parc
· Wildlife Interpretative cruise (day 10)
· 15 nights accommodation
· 13 meals
· The applicable taxes and the contribution to the compensation Fund
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· Air travel (available for this program, please see the quote request form or purchase your airline tickets our website)
· Car rental ( you can easily add a car rental to your package using the table below)
· The travel insurance
· Personal expenses
· Drinks (excluding coffee and tea with meals included)
· R/T ferry to Vancouver Island |
| Car rental - Airport pick-up! |
| TIP: Please note that these prices include a airport pick up of the vehicle.
By clicking on the links, you’ll obtain the profile of each vehicle. |
Rental car type / Duration |
Low Season
from 04-01 to 30-06 and
from 28-08 to 19-12
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High Season
from 01-07 to 27-08 and
from 20-12 to 03-01
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654 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
764 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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684 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
804 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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792 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
870 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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824 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
932 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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1266 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1374 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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1044 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1152 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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924 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1020 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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1178 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1290 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
Your car rental with Globe-Trotter includes: Unlimited mileage in Canada and the USA, excluding the Whitehorse (200 km per day) and Jasper (100 km per day) locations, LDW insurance for the 25 years old and more (between 21 and 24, some fees apply), 1 million$ third party liability insurance, 24h/7d emergency service, a wide network of locations throughout Canada, several opportunities to return the vehicle in a different location than the one where it was picked up, airport pick up or drop off fees and taxes, car registration and the applicable taxes |

The table below features a selection of optional activities you can add to your basic package. The featured prices (adult and children) include all the activities. By choosing this option, all the activities featured in the table will be added to your package.
Please note that this table only features a slight portion of the excursions that are actually available. We invite you to check the complete list of our Alberta and British-Columbia “à la carte” excursions. You’ll also find a complete description for each activity.
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