Prairies to the Pacific
Prairies to the Pacific. 11 days/10 nights. Start: Calgary - End: Vancouver.
- Day 01: Arrival Calgary
- Day 02: Calgary - Brooks
- Day 03: Brooks - Waterton
- Day 04: Waterton
- Day 05: Waterton Lakes - Fernie / Cranbrook
- Day 06: Fernie - Nelson
- Day 07: Nelson - Osoyoos
- Day 08: Osoyoos
- Day 09: Osoyoos - Vancouver
- Day 10: Vancouver
- Day 11: 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 - Brooks
1 Day
189 km
A short drive just east of the city and the landscape is dramatically transformed. Drumheller is known world-wide for its massive fossil fields set amongst a dramatic landscape of wind-shaped rock formations. A visit to the Royal Tyrell Museum reveals the history of these creatures and the peoplethat have spent their lives researching them. Overnight in Brooks.
Brooks - Waterton
1 Day
286 km
In the morning, you are treated to visit Dinosaur Provincial Park where prehistoric creatures once roamed and flourished. Active dig sites continue to reveal new fossils every year, and the interpretative displays and staff depict the prehistoric world where these mighty creatures once roamed. Continue to Waterton set in the middle of Waterton Lakes Provincial Park - a spectacular and vast park that features some of the best hiking in the country, as well as many local suppliers for canoe, kayak and bike rentals and crusies. Overnight at Waterton.
Waterton
1 Day
We suggest planning to spend the day exploring the park. Day trails offer easy to moderate routes that take you to incredible natural settings. Alternately, you may independently book a cruise on the lake that follows the shoreline southward across the international border with the United States. Overnight in Waterton.
Waterton Lakes - Fernie / Cranbrook
1 Day
172 km
Head west todday over the provincial border to British Columbia, perhaps stopping in the high-altitude community of Crows Nest Pass. You may wish to independently visit the Frank Slide Interpretative Centre, depicting the massive landslide that covered the mining town. Arriving in Fernie, take some time to explore this outdoor aventure hub that boasts hiking, biking, a summer farmer's markets and outdoor art displays. Overnight in Fernie.
Fernie - Nelson
1 Day
326 km
Today travel farther into the British Columbia interior, and consider a stop in the small city of Cranbrook. Replete with local history, the fascinating Canadian Rail Museum and the colonial period building of Fort Steele tel the story of the opening of the west. Continue on to the small city of Nelson on the west arm of Kootenay Lake, where outdoor bistros of the Victorian downtown serve up local delights amongst compelling scenery. Overnight in Nelson.
Nelson - Osoyoos
1 Day
261 km
Discover Nelson, teh 'heritage' capital of Western Canada and follow the border with the United States =you may wish to stopover at the Gladstone Provincial Park, and perhaps spend some time on the beaches of the Christina Lake. Overnight in Osoyoos.
Osoyoos
1 Day
Beach-Lovers rejoice - a day at the waterside under the sun on the shores of Osoyoos Lake rivaks any oceanfront destination. Tour-friendly winery estates are set astride lush vineyards next to the arid landscapes, providing a dramatic contrast of ecologies. Overnights in Osoyoos.
Osoyoos - Vancouver
1 Day
398 km
Heading over your last mountain range en route to the coast, you may wish to stop at the popular Harrison Hot Springs. The public springs offer mineral-enriched waters that soothe the muscles of weary travellers. Harrison Lake offers a pleasant place to relax, or rent a paddle boat and do some exploring on the calm waters. Continuing westward, arrive in the bustling metropolis of Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver.
Vancouver
1 Day
Enjoy the day in Vancouver at leisure. Visit the Stanley Park, Grouse Mountain, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Gastown, Granville Island .. or enjoy a hike along the shore.
Departure Vancouver
1 Day
End of this marvelous trip. Return your vehicle at the airport or individual extension possible with supplement.
Standard hotels (0CA00023)
is available starting at 1530 EUR
| Rooms | 01.05.24 - 13.05.24 | 14.05.24 - 30.06.24 | 01.07.24 - 04.07.24 | 05.07.24 - 14.07.24 | 15.07.24 - 31.08.24 | 01.09.24 - 15.10.24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2X DOUBLE ROOMS + 1 RENTALCAR (K2X2D) | 1363 | 1708 | 1749 | 1936 | 1749 | 1708 |
| DOUBLE ROOM 1 BED (K21) | 1530 | 1883 | 1960 | 2147 | 1960 | 1883 |
| QUADRUPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K42) | 1045 | 1225 | 1266 | 1360 | 1266 | 1225 |
| TRIPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K32) | 1283 | 1524 | 1575 | 1704 | 1575 | 1524 |
| SINGLE ROOM (K11) | 3032 | 3745 | 3898 | 4267 | 3898 | 3745 |
| per child in parents room 2 - 12 (DACHD12) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Alamo Suppl. Gold - per car (DALGOLD) | 126 | 126 | 126 | 126 | 126 | 126 |
Included
- Hotelaccomodation based on lodging + local sales taxes, as per itinerary and as per chosen hotel category.
- Car rental with GPS, adapted to the number of persons in the car, one driver. Extra drivers and/or underage drivers can be added with supplement.
- Single: Economy except if the car is brought back to another city than the one it started from, than Compact.
- Double/Twin: Compact
- Triple: Intermediate
- Quadruple and 2x double rooms: Fullsize.
- Any other car rental category can be provided with the appropriate price adjustment.
- Only for selfdrives booked as published: roadbook with description of day by day itinerary. (Only available in Dutch and French)
- Local roadmap of the State or Province (Canda), or a road atlas if the trip brings you through different states.
Not Included
All services NOT mentioned such as:
- International passport and charges for ESTA = USA and or ETA = Canada.
- Airline tickets, airport taxes, fuel surcharge, security fee, and more.
- Meals at the hotels except if confirmed differently at time of confirmation.
- Resort fees, Urban fees, Facility fees and other fees charged by some hotels and to be paid locally.
- Eventual cost for a (new) Belgian - European drivers licence, if the current one does not state "Drivers Licence" in English.
- Warrant/Security Deposit/Guarantee cost for rental cars, motorhomes, motorbikes, hotels and more.
- Fuel for the vehicles and parking costs.
- Charges for tollroads en toll bridges
- Insurances (cancellation insurance, travel and assistance insurance, luggage insurance, etc).
- Admissions to the national parks, to attractions, extra excursions, etc.
- All personal expenses (Food & Drinks), souvenirs and more.
Good To Know
FLIGHTS:
Wings ‘n Wheels is offering a large choice of European and American carriers which operates daily flights to and from the USA and Canada, starting from Brussels and as well as from the main airports in neighboring countries.
International and eventual domestic flights are not included. Airlines work with flexible prices and availability does change quickly. Use the contact form below and send it to your travel agent (enter your postal code or city name or the name of your travel agency) and indicate accurately your travel dates (departure and return) together with the surname (family name), first name and date of birth of each traveler and Wings ‘n Wheels will search for the best deals, considering itinerary and pricing.
A-LA-CARTE - TAILOR MADE:
All self-drive itineraries can be amended and tailormade “ à la carte” to your wishes.
CARRENTAL - DRIVERS LICENCE:
It is mandatory to present a NATIONAL driving licence with on the front side "Driving Licence". An international drivers licence is a translation only and not a valid document to rent a vehicle.
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