Western Parks, Peaks and Vineyards
Discover a new and intriguing combination of Rocky Mountains grandeur, stunning protected parklands and a lesser travelled southern route through the interior of British Columbia. The Road from Calgary to Vancouver crosses 5 distinct geographies, creating a complementary overview of the cultural and natural diversity of the Canadian west. The journey from Nelson to Vernon emphasizes a quieter, more intimate travel experience, boasting a variety of locations and shorter duration - ideal for first time visitors. Not to be forgotten, several days in the lush winemaking region of British Columbia reveals the delicate art of creating some of North America's most sought after vintages.
- Day 01: Arrival Calgary
- Day 02: Calgary - Banff National Park
- Day 03: Banff National Park Visit
- Day 04: Banff - Radium Hot Springs
- Day 05: Radium Hot Springs - Nelson
- Day 06: Nelson Visit
- Day 07: Nelson to Vernon, BC
- Day 08: Vernon, BC
- Day 09: Vernon - 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 - Banff National Park
1 Day
130 km
The morning starts with a visit to Calgary and enjoy the combination between old and new: Fort Calgary, the 'Stampede' domain, Calgary Tower, the traffic free shopping streets, and more. Via the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, you drive through the rolling graslands of Kananaskis Horse country on the way to Banff. The valley offers beautiful vistas and brings you to the iconic parkland town of Banff. Lodging.
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 - Radium Hot Springs
1 Day
160 km
Strike out west over the Rocky Mountains for a quiet and relaxing drive through the wonderful Kootenay and Yoho National Park today and cross the provincial border into British Columbia. The mountain passes offer endless vistas and forests for your camera to devour. Arrive at Radium Hot Springs, famous for their mineral-enriched waters bubbling to the surface. The village is idyllically set among the pine forests and dramatic elevations in the Kootenay region. Overnight in Radium Hot Springs.
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Radium Hot Springs - Nelson
1 Day
375 km
The road leads south to the less travelled area of the province. Hidden gem communities such as the lush farms and vineyard village of Creston and the bucolic small town markets and shoppes of Cranbrook make for ideal stops on today’s journey. These stopovers serve as the perfect preview to the destination of Nelson and a quiet end to a day of exploration. Overnight in Nelson.
Nelson Visit
1 Day
50 km
Although a smaller city, a proportionally high number of galleries, museums, historical buildings and other attractions make this lakeside community a true treasure of the interior. The Victorian-inspired downtown streets set on terraced hillsides create a glorious streetscape that has been used in several
Hollywood romantic comedies, inviting visitors to craft their own perfect scene!
Nelson to Vernon, BC
1 Day
338 km
Today the destination is the very heart of the province’s most bountiful agricultural region where endless verdant fields of crops in tidy rows imbue a sense of peaceful serenity. Arriving in Vernon, be surprised to find some of the best beaches in the province stretching out beside the tranquil waters of an inviting crystalline lake. Overnight in Vernon.
Vernon, BC
1 Day
100 km
Discover what makes this region the envy of any farmer and winemaker ona scenic guided sampler tour through the Okanagan’s Wine country. Visitsto several renowned wineries showcase how these New World vineyardseffortlessly employ Old World techniques to create some of North America’sfinest vintages. This four hour tour includes several tastings. Overnight inVernon.
Vernon - Vancouver
1 Day
440 km
This leg of the journey to the coast traverses the mountains that stand guard over the temperate, Pacific climate of the seaside region. Stops in iconic villages such as Harrison Hot Springs and Chilliwack make for a day of living the laconic West Coast lifestyle. Arrive in Vancouver just in time to perhaps seek out one of the dozens of restaurants and casual eateries dotting the streets of the downtown area. Overnight in Vancouver.
Vancouver
1 Day
40 km
No visit to Western Canada is complete without a stay in the jewel of theWest Coast. This magnificent city offers everything from Asian-inspireddining, First Nations galleries and cultural events to endless public trailsand green spaces such as the expansive Stanley Park and the lowerSeawall promenade. Overnight in Vancouver.
Full day to discover the city: Stanley Park, the historic 'Gastown', the Steam Clock, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Chinatown, the Queen Elisabeth Park, Canada Place, and many more.
Standard hotels (0CA00015)
is available starting at 1647 EUR
| Rooms | 01.05.24 - 14.05.24 | 15.05.24 - 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) | 1485 | 1795 | 1836 | 2016 | 1836 | 1795 |
| DOUBLE ROOM 1 BED (K21) | 1647 | 1966 | 2043 | 2226 | 2043 | 1966 |
| QUADRUPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K42) | 1060 | 1245 | 1284 | 1380 | 1284 | 1245 |
| TRIPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K32) | 1255 | 1488 | 1538 | 1668 | 1538 | 1488 |
| SINGLE ROOM (K11) | 3124 | 3753 | 3905 | 4275 | 3905 | 3753 |
| 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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