| The Jewels of the West |
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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 : 19 days and 18 nights
-Theme : Inside Passage
-Begin : Vancouver
-End : Vancouver |
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| Here’s a tour intended to those who don’t want to miss anything! This amazing program indeed features all the highlights of British Columbia and Alberta. The wonderful national parks of the Rockies, the pristine rain forest of Vancouver Island and the famous Prince Rupert Inside Passage only represent a slight portion of what this package actually has to offer! |
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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 !
Day 1 - Vancouver
Pick up your rental car and drive to your hotel in Vancouver.
Day 2 - Vancouver / Victoria (65 km+ferry)
Today you take the ferry to Victoria, the charming capital of British Columbia.
Days 3 and 4 - Victoria / Tofino (317 km)
Tofino is an excellent starting point to explore legendary Pacific Rim National Park. On the program: long beaches, the fascinating rain forests and the local wildlife. (Breakfast included on day 4)
Day 5 - Tofino / Campbell River (232 km)
On your way to Campbell River, the world’s Salmon Fishing “Capital”, you should stop at Cathedral Cove where you can see 800-year-old and 5-metrethick Douglas Firs! (Breakfast included)
Day 6 - Campbell River / Port Hardy (236 km)
Make a stop at Telegraph Cove where you can observe the killer whales in their natural habitat.
Day 7 - Port Hardy / Prince Rupert (12 km+Inside Passage)
Today you will travel the worldfamous “Inside Passage”. During the 15-hour-trip, there are good opportunities to watch wildlife: bald eagles, dolphins, sea otters and whales.
Day 8 - Prince Rupert / Smithers (348 km)
You must absolutely make a stop to visit the Native village of Ksan. (Breakfast included)
Day 9 - Smithers / Prince George (371 km)
The road towards Prince George will give you a good sample of the amazing landscapes of the North- West.
Days 10 and 11 - Prince George / Jasper (375 km)
Today you will enjoy great views of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, before heading on to Jasper where you’ll spend the next day exploring its astonishing natural wonders and watching its rich wildlife.
Days 12 and 13 - Jasper / Banff (288 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 included on day 13)
Day 14 - Banff / 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! (Breakfast included)
Day 15 - Revelstoke / Kelowna (198 km)
Continue on into the Okanagan Valley, which is famous for its vineyards and orchards. There are also countless hiking trails and the magnificent lakes are perfect for swimming and water sports.
Days 16 and 17 - Kelowna / Whistler (418 km)
Continue on towards Whistler, the famous winter sport station which will host the Olympic ski competitions in 2010.
Day 18 - Whistler / Vancouver (125 km)
Vancouver, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, definitely worth a visit!
Day 19 - Vancouver
Drop-off your vehicle |
| Departures dates |
| Departures are done on uneven dates
(e.g.: June, 1, 3 or 5…, 2009) in June, July and September. |
| Departures are done on even dates in August (e.g.: August, 4, 6 or 8.…, 2009) |
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Occupancy
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Standard Accommodation |
double |
1938 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
single |
3673 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
triple |
1456 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
quadruple |
1216 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
child (under 12) |
152 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
| Your accommodation (Standard): |
| Day 1 |
Days Inn Vancouver Downtown, Vancouver |
Day 9 |
Sandman, Prince George |
| Day 2 |
Accent Inn, Victoria |
Days 10 and 11 |
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| Days 3 and 4 |
Middle Beach Lodge, Tofino |
Days 12 and 13 |
Banff Inn, Banff |
| Day 5 |
Anchor Inn, Campbell River |
Day 14 |
Sandman, Revelstoke |
| Day 6 |
Airport Inn, Port Hardy |
Day 15 |
Accent Inns, Kelowna |
| Day 7 |
Pacific Inn, Prince Rupert |
Days 16 and 17 |
Pinnacle International, Whistler |
| Day 8 |
Sandman, Smithers |
Day 18 |
Days Inn Vancouver Downtown, Vancouver |
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
· Acces to the Inside Passage Ferry from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert including the fees for a standard vehicle
· 18 nights accommodation
· 5 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)
· Park entrance fees
· Ferry to Vancouver Island |
| Car rental - Airport pick-up! |
| TIP: Please note that these prices include a pick up directly at the airport. Considering how expensive taxi transfer can be and the fact that you'll only have to park your vehicle in downtown (city centre) the first night, we truly belive that it's the easiest way to proceed. If for whatever reason you would like to proceed otherwise by rather piking-up the car in a downtown location on day 2, we'd be more than happy to quote it for you.
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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810 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
950 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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852 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
999 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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978 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1080 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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1019 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1148 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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1563 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1692 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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1299 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1431 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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1137 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1257 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
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1454 $ CAD- Tx. Incl. |
1590 $ 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 British-Columbia and Alberta “à la carte” excursions. You’ll also find a complete description for each activity.
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