The Historic West
The Historic West. 15 days/14 nights. Start: Calgary - End: Vancouver.
- Day 01: Arrival Calgary
- Day 02: Calgary - Drumheller
- Day 03: DRUMHELLER - WATERTON LAKES N.P.
- Day 04: Waterton Lakes N.P. - Cranbrook
- Day 05: Cranbrook - Banff
- Day 06: Banff National Park Visit
- Day 07: Banff - Icefiels Parkway - Jasper
- Day 08: Jasper - Quesnel
- Day 09: Quesnel - Barkerville - Williams Lake - 100 Mile House
- Day 10: 100 Mile House - Whistler
- Day 11: Whistler
- Day 12: Whistler - Victoria
- Day 13: Victoria - Vancouver
- Day 14: Vancouver
- Day 15: Departure Vancouver
Arrival Calgary
1 Day
25 km
After arrival, pick up the rental car and drive to the hotel booked in downtown Calgary.
Calgary - Drumheller
1 Day
140 km
Passing a changing landscape of prairies and hilly meadows to Drumheller. The region is known as the 'Badlands' and the 'Museum of Paleontology' with its fossils is definitly worth a visit. With the 'Dinosaur Trail', you pass all the most important attraction of the region.
DRUMHELLER - WATERTON LAKES N.P.
1 Day
320 km
Start with a visit at the famous 'Hoodoos', scary rock formations in the shape of big mushrooms. Afterwards to Fort Macleod, where you cannot miss the UNESCO World Heritage site of 'Head-Smashed-in Buffalo Jump. Then further to the south to the wonderful nature park of Waterton Lakes. Lodgings.
Waterton Lakes N.P. - Cranbrook
1 Day
320 km
From this wonderful mountain decor, you leave in the direction of Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass, to enter British Columbia. Make a stop at the miners town of Frank and you can participate in an underground mine walk. The historic town of Fort Steele deserves a stop and in Cranbrook the Museaum of Rail is worth a visit. Lodgings.
Cranbrook - Banff
1 Day
250 km
Follow the Columbia River Valley to Radium Hot Springs and plan a stop at the hot water springs. Further to the wide Kootenay N.P., a sequence of lakes, glaciers and deep valleys.
Banff National Park Visit
1 Day
60 km
Visit the town and the surrounding area: the Buffalo Paddock, Lake Minnewanka, a gondola ride to Mount Sulphur, Bow Falls and the famous Banff Springs Hotel. Shopping, walking and a great meal in one of the typical restaurants are also part of the day. We are happy to book some activities and excursions for you.
Banff - Icefiels Parkway - Jasper
1 Day
300 km
An unforgetable journey along the impressive Icefield Parkway, without a doubt one of the most beautiful mountain routes in the world. Visit the wonderful Lake Louise and the nearby Moraine Lake. Make a stop at Hector & Peyto Lake and make a tour with the 'Snocoach' on the Athabasca glacier (not included). Lodgings in Jasper.
Jasper - Quesnel
1 Day
470 km
Brief visit to Jasper, and via Yellowhead Highway to Prince George. Along the way, you will get a stunning view on Mount Robson, the highest top of the Rockies. The day ends in Quesnel, a little lumberjack town along the Cariboo Highway.
Quesnel - Barkerville - Williams Lake - 100 Mile House
1 Day
395 km
You start with a visit to the historic town Barkersville, a restored gold diggers town from 1870, where you will be guided by persons in traditional clothing. Back to Quesnel and further south to Williams Lake, the entrance to the prairie and ranch region of the province. Lodgings in 100 Mile House.
100 Mile House - Whistler
1 Day
275 km
Follow the Cariboo Highway in the direction of Cache-Creek, via Clinton, to the historic Hat Creek Ranch. This is an important 'Roadhouse'. Then to the west via the Duffey Lake Road to Whistler, situated in the wonderful mountain decor of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.
Whistler
1 Day
5 km
Discover the wonderful nature and enjoy the variety of activities, such as excorted canoe and kayak trips, walks, mountainbike tours, zip-line trekking and many more. At the evening, you can shop around or enjoy a drink at a cafe in the traffic free center.
Whistler - Victoria
1 Day
250 km
On the way to the coast, you stop at the Shannon Falls in het Garibaldi N.P. and via the wonderful panoramic route, you reach Horseshoe Bay to embark the ferry to Nanaimo. On the raod to Victoria, the Forest Museum, the totem poles in Duncan and the murals in Chemainus are definitely worth a visit.
Victoria - Vancouver
1 Day
120 km
An extended visit to the lively city: Inner and Outer Harbor, Parliament Buildings, the Royal British Columbia Museum, parks, gardens and elegant shopping streets. Afterwards, the ferry brings you back to Vancouver.
Vancouver
1 Day
10 km
Full day to explore this beautiful city. Visits include Stanley Park (totems and Aquarium), English Bay, the historic 'Gastown' district, the animated Granville Island, the spectacular Capilano Suspension Bridge, Chinatown, Queen Elisabeth Park, Canada Place, etc. Time for shopping, walking, biking.... enjoy this dynamic city.
Standard hotels (0CA00020)
is available starting at 2210 EUR
| Rooms | 15.05.24 - 30.06.24 | 01.07.24 - 31.08.24 | 01.09.24 - 15.10.24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2X DOUBLE ROOMS + 1 RENTALCAR (K2X2D) | 1994 | 2044 | 1994 |
| DOUBLE ROOM 1 BED (K21) | 2210 | 2309 | 2210 |
| QUADRUPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K42) | 1320 | 1370 | 1320 |
| TRIPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K32) | 1594 | 1657 | 1594 |
| SINGLE ROOM (K11) | 4405 | 4595 | 4405 |
| per child in parents room 2 - 12 (DACHD12) | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| per childr in parents room 13 - 17 (DACHD18) | 366 | 366 | 366 |
| Alamo Suppl. Gold - per car (DALGOLD) | 170 | 170 | 170 |
Included
- All stays (room + local sales taxes) in hotels accordingly to the chosen categorie and the route.
- Rental car with GPS, adapted to the number of travelers, one driver. Multiple or underage drivers possible with supplement.
- Only for selfdrives as published: roadbook of the route
- Local roadmap or traveling through serveral states: a road atlas
- Travel documentation, such as folders, brochures, and more. *Subject to availability - If not possible, links to downloadable information will be provided.*
Not Included
All services mentioned such as:
- Passeport and ESTA - charges
- Flights, airport taxes, fuel surcharge, security fee, and more
- Cancellation insurance, travel insurance, luggage insurance, and more.
- Possible costs for a (new) Belgian - European drivers licence, if the current one does not state "Drivers Licence" in English.
- Warrant costs for rental cars, hotels and more.
- Resort fees, Urban fees, Facility fees, and other, which are counted by some hotels and need to be paid locally.
- Fuel for the rental car(s) and parking costs
- One way fee for the car rental Calgary - Vancouver: to be paid locally
- Charges for tollroads en toll bridges
- Admissions to the national parks and attractions, extra excursions, and more.
- All personal spendings (Food & Drinks), souvenirs and more
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