Canada's Great Western Parks Self-Drive By World Journeys

Canada's Great Western Parks Self-Drive By World Journeys

14 Days / 13 Nights from $6,090 Price Per Person

Sales from 01 May 2023 to 31 December 2025

**Day 1: Vancouver > Kelowna**

Travel into the Thompson Okanagan region; famous for its orchards and vineyards as well as the wildly varied landscape.

**Day 2: Kelowna**

Embark on an unforgettable journey along the stunning West Kelowna Wine Trail with this Signature Sip half-day wine tour. Enjoy an array of Kelowna’s finest wines while hearing fascinating stories about the region from your guide. Soak in the picturesque vineyards, breathtaking lake views, and warm hospitality. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or simply looking for a great day out, this experience promises the perfect escape into the heart of wine country.

**Day 3: Kelowna > Banff National Park**

Travel through Yoho National Park, filled with gem coloured glacial lakes and waterfalls, snow-covered peaks and dense forests of western red cedar and western hemlock.

**Day 4: Banff National Park**

Today you can choose one of the following four excursions:

Banff Gondola
Enjoy views of Banff National Park on a round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain.
Lake Minnewanka Cruise
Admire views of the Canadian Rockies by boat as you cruise across the turquoise-hued Lake Minnewanka and over to Devil’s Gap.
River Explorer Canoe Tour
Enjoy the serenity of the Bow River and marvel at the surroundings. A fun & interactive way with your guide to explore the waterways of Banff National Park.
Bow River Horseback Adventure
Saddle up for a journey through the celebrated landscape of Banff National Park on this guided horseback riding adventure.

**Day 5: Banff > Icefields Parkway > Jasper National Park**

Travel through the spine of the Canadian Rockies along the amazing Icefields Parkway. Included today is the Ice Explorer ride on the ancient ice and stand on a glass platform 300 metres in the air at the Glacier Skywalk.

**Day 6: Jasper National Park**

Today you can choose one of the following three excursions:
Maligne Lake Cruise
Cruise Maligne Lake, where you can marvel at the magnificent shoreline and Spirit Island.
Jasper River Float
Enjoy a gentle rafting tour on the Athabasca River for a unique perspective of Jasper National Park.
Jasper Nature Walk
A guided nature walk featuring a spectacular array of rolling hills, jagged peaks, forests, meadows, marshes, streams, and stunning glacial lakes.

**Day 7: Jasper > Sun Peaks**

Travel the Yellowhead Route past the sprawling grandeur of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Follow the Thompson River through the snowy peaks of the Monashee and Caribou Mountains to the resort village of Sun Peaks.

**Day 8: Sun Peaks > Whistler**

Continue to Lillooet, known as the land of the Gold Rush Trail and ‘Mile Zero’ of the Old Caribou Wagon Road. Travel the Duffey Lake Road to Whistler, making sure to stop at Joffre Lake for breathtaking views of Joffre Glacier.

**Day 9: Whistler**

Today you can choose one of the following five excursions:
Whistler Guided Lunch Tour
Explore the eclectic culinary scene. You will enjoy a delicious lunch while visiting some of the best local lunch spots and indulge a sweet tooth at a couple of chocolate shops.
River of Golden Dreams Canoe Tour
Enjoy an enchanting canoe journey from Alta Lake to Green Lake. Wildflower-lined banks, old-growth forests and local wildlife are all part of your passing tableaux.
Whistler Peak 2 Peak Gondola
Experience the beauty via this Peak Adventure on Whistler Mountain as you soak in the unbelievable views of glaciers, extinct volcanoes and snow-capped peaks.
Ziptrek Eco Tour
Soar above Whistler’s stunning rainforest on Ziptrek Eco Tours’ Bear or Eagle Tours—an unforgettable ziplining adventure blending thrilling heights with breathtaking nature and eco-education.

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Bear Safari in Whistler Olympic Park

**Day 10: Whistler > Vancouver > Ucluelet**

Travel through a landscape carved out by glaciers and edged by craggy fjords. Continue to Horseshoe Bay and board a ferry to sail across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island.

**Day 11: Ucluelet > Tofino > Ucluelet**

Today you can choose one of the following two excursions:
Coastal Bear Watch Cruise
Search for foraging bears from the comfort of a 24’ Zodiac vessel. Abundant on the West Coast, black bears roam the shores at low tide in search of their favorite delicacy, the Rock Crab.
Whale Watching Cruise
Cruise through the pristine waters of Clayoquot Sound to view beautiful scenery and wildlife. Depending on the time of year, you may encounter gray whales, humpback whales, sea lions, sea birds and resident bald eagles.

**Day 12: Ucluelet > Victoria**

Travel back to the East Coast of Vancouver Island and head south to Victoria.

**Day 13: Victoria**

Today you can choose from one of the following four excursions:

Butchart Gardens Admission
Explore this National Historic Site of Canada, boasting 22 hectares of breathtaking gardens on a 52-hectare estate.
Eat Like a Canadian food tour
Explore a culinary journey through Canadian cuisine, savouring local flavours, uncovering historic dishes, and exploring Victoria’s Inner Harbour—a vibrant gastronomic adventure.
Whale watch cruise
Encounter killer whales in their natural habitat on a guided 3.5-hour cruise equipped with hydrophones, offering an intimate Salish Sea experience and a chance to hear these majestic creatures.
High Tea at the Fairmont Empress
Indulge in the tradition of High Tea – a lavish affair of exquisite teas, finger sandwiches, pastries, and scones in the elegant setting of this historic Victoria landmark, a delightful immersion into British Columbia’s charm.

**Day 14: Victoria > Vancouver**

Drive north to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal for a 90-minute ferry ride to Tsawwassen. Cross the Strait of Georgia and continue to Vancouver International Airport or downtown Vancouver, where you return your rental car and your journey ends.

Self-drive Journey: This itinerary includes car rental, accommodation and some sightseeing activities, but may be tailor-made, with the number of days, places visited, and activities varied to suit you.

Inclusions

• • 13 nights’ accommodation in your category of choice
  • 14-day full-size vehicle rental with unlimited kilometres (based on 24-hour periods)
  • Loss damage waiver with zero excess
  • BC Ferries passenger and vehicle tolls Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) > Nanaimo (Departure Bay)
  • BC Ferries passenger and vehicle tolls Victoria (Swartz Bay) > Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
  • Your choice of shared sightseeing in Banff, Jasper, Tofino, Victoria, and Whistler
  • Shared activties, admissions, and tours as per the itinerary
  • Goods & Services Tax (GST)