Walking in the Canadian Rockies - 14 days from GBP2,224.Explore the spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies. Discover the delights of cosmopolitan Vancouver. Gaze in awe at the splendours of Banff National Park and beautiful Lake Louise. Enjoy a range of scenic walks, a horseback ride and rafting on the Kananaskis River on this unforgettable holiday.
Walking Information
Our holidays are designed to offer a combination of walks and sightseeing. To help you gauge the most suitable for you, we use a grading system as a guideline, based on time spent walking and the degree of ascent. These figures show the normal maximum ascent and walking times per day. This tour includes walks at Grades 1 and 2.
Grade 1 Walks - With up to 4 hours walking a day, mostly on good paths but occasionally rough underfoot. There are plenty of rest stops and time to enjoy the local scenery. Ascent less than 300m per day.
Grade 2 Walks - With up to 5 hours walking per day on slightly more rugged terrain, these walks are moderate, for anyone who is comfortable walking hills. There is still plenty of time to rest and enjoy the scenery. Ascent less than 500m per day.
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What's Included
* Scheduled flights to Calgary, returning from Vancouver
* Transfers between airport and hotels
* All other transportation as detailed
* Twelve nights’ bed & breakfast accommodation
* Services of a Get Up & Go Tour Manager
* Excursions and activities as follows: - Guided walks to Sunshine Meadows & Lake Louise - Horseback Riding - Rafting - Guided walk around Maligne Canyon & Medicine Lake - Vancouver city tour
* Dinner on Day 2
* Barbecue lunch on Day 4
* Picnic lunch on Day 5
* All hotel baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person
* All State and local taxes
* All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges
* Insurance and cancellation cover
Accommodation
You will stay in hotels such as the Sandman Inn in Calgary, Cedar Court in Banff, Amethyst Lodge in Jasper, Thompson Hotel in Kamloops and the best Western Downtown in Vancouver. There is a restaurant and/or bar in each hotel. All rooms feature private facilities, TV and telephone.
Itinerary
DAY 1 - UK/CANADA
Depart on your scheduled flight to Calgary. On arrival transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 2 - BANFF
Transfer to your hotel in banff for a four night stay.
DAY 3 - BANFF
Today we include a walk in the beautiful Sunshine Meadows, where colourful wildflowers set against mountain peaks make for a stunning setting (approx. 3 hours’ walk).
DAY 4 - BANFF
Today you’ll enjoy an included guided horseback trail ride and a barbecue lunch, followed by an included raft ride on the Kananaskis River.
DAY 5 - LAKE LOUISE
Today we include a three-hour walk around Lake Louise, renowned as one of the most beautiful spots in Canada. Includes a picnic lunch.
DAY 6 - JASPER
Morning departure for Jasper. Along the way we stop at the Great Columbian Icefield for an included ice explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier. Continue to your hotel in Jasper for a three night stay.
DAY 7 - JASPER
Join an unforgettable included walk today around Maligne Canyon, where you will discover the folklore and mystery that surrounds the canyon and the ‘disappearing’ Medicine Lake. There is also an optional raft trip on the Athabasca River (approx. 3 hours’ walk).
DAY 8 - JASPER
At leisure to enjoy individual sightseeing and exploration. Alternatively, join the optional excursion of a hike to Mount Edith Cavell (approx. 3 hours’ walk).
DAY 9 - KAMLOOPS
Depart Jasper and travel over the yellow Head Pass, passing Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian rockies, having lunch (at own cost) overlooking the Thompson River, and see the incredible views from Spahats Falls in Wells Grey Park, before continuing to Kamloops for an overnight stay.
DAY 10 - VANCOUVER
Continue via the rugged Fraser River Canyon to Vancouver, where you will stay for three nights.
DAY 11 - VANCOUVER
Included introductory city tour of Vancouver which has one of the most beautiful settings of any city in the world, surrounded by mountains, forests and beautiful islands. Afternoon free to relax or join an optional excursion to the North shore.
DAY 12 - VANCOUVER
Today you can join an optional full day excursion to charming Victoria on Vancouver Island.
DAY 13 - VANCOUVER
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
DAY 14 - CANADA/UK
Arrival in the UK.
Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref: GUCAN 10/09/2009 - £2224
Deposit £150 per person
All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities
Surcharges
The price of fuel has risen dramatically over the past months in line with oil prices. As a result many airlines and cruise lines have imposed additional fuel charges. In common with other businesses our prices now include an additional charge for all new bookings which has been introduced to cover these costs.
Supplements
* Single room £480
* Insurance
Travel Information
Heathrow Air Canada Depart 1415 hrs / Return arr. 1350 hrs
All timings are approximate and may be subject to variation.
Regional Connecting Flights
If you can’t fly direct to your destination from your local airport we offer the choice to take a regional connecting flight to Heathrow or Gatwick from as little as £29 per person return. Fly from Aberdeen, Belfast, Durham Tees Valley, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Jersey, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle or Newquay. (From £29 for Worldwide holidays and from £69 for European holidays.)
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