Western Collections
This tour has enough variety to satisfy anyone with the desire to experience Canada’s alpine splendour. Gondola rides to mountain summits, strolling on immense glaciers and nature walks are all just a hint of some of the experiences that await. 5 Days tour, various dates, available also in reverse.
Day 1 - Vancouver to Kelowna
Your two-day journey through western Canada starts with a morning departure from Vancouver. Later in the day, a two hour stop at Minter Gardens will feed your body and soothe your senses with lunch (included) and guided walk through the exquisite gardens. After lunch, the last stop of the day is at a local winery for an exclusive tour and educational wine tasting. An evening arrival at your selected Kelowna hotel allows time exploration of the lakefront. Overnight in Kelowna
Day 2 - Kelowna to Lake Louise
After a hearty breakfast (included), embark on another day of exploration that leads north through the Okanagan Valley. A lunch stop (included) is made in the alpine town of Revelstoke. Shortly afterwards, enter Banff National Park and make the last stop of the day at world famous Lake Louise. This evening, walk to the lakeshore for your own photo shoot of this famous scene and explore the magnificent Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Overnight in Lake Louise
Day 3 - Lake Louise to Jasper
Today’s journey travels north along the famous Icefields Parkway. This excursion to Jasper today includes a stop at the Columbia Icefield allowing time for the Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure. This excursion onto the icy slopes of the Athabasca Glacier in a specially designed Brewster Ice Explorer stops in the middle of the glacier. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 4 - Jasper to Banff
A morning excursion will begin along the mighty Athabasca Canadian Heritage River, learning about David Thompson and the valley ecosystem. Travel above Maligne Canyon. On your adventure, you are sure to see a variety of mountain wildlife. This afternoon depart Jasper and travel south along the scenic Icefields Parkway to the resort town of Banff on an express coach service. Overnight in Banff
Day 5 - Banff
This morning’s excursion tours through the town of Banff and its environs. Ascend Tunnel Mountain Drive to view Bow Falls and the hoodoos, followed by a visit to Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake. Later, take a ride (included) on a gondola car to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Enjoy a 360º panorama of a sea of mountain ranges, valleys, lakes and a bird’s eye view of the Banff town site. This afternoon is at your leisure. Overnight in Banff
Day 6 - Banff to Calgary Departure
Today, transfer to Calgary International Airport or downtown hotel (transfer included). You will depart Banff and travel past the mountain town of Canmore, through the frontal range of the Rockies and continue into the foothills to the city of Calgary.
What's Included
- Hotel accommodation including taxes for 4 nights
- Sightseeing excursion of Banff
- Banff Gondola
- Banff Lake Cruise (seasonal)
- Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure, Photograph at the Columbia Icefield
- Admission to Minter Gardens with guided walking tour
- Winery tour in Kelowna
- 1 breakfast and 2 lunches
- Discount coupon for any additional Brewster Sightseeing Excursions
- Not Included
- Flights
- Transfers other than stated
- Meals other than stated
