Globus Presents: The Majestic Rockies
Price: $3,779 CAD (including taxes and fees)
Based on May 16 & September 26, 2021 departure dates.
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Photo: The gorgeous sunrise over the Rockies in Alberta, Canada
Overview:
The Canadian
Rockies—a land of majestic mountain scenery, fascinating wildlife, sparkling
glaciers, crystal-clear lakes, and interesting towns. If you want to see
breathtaking scenery and jagged mountain peaks, this Canadian Rockies tour is
for you. Spend time in Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, Sun Peaks, Jasper
National Park, and Banff National Park. A tour highlight is the Ice Explorer
ride on the 750-foot-thick Columbia Icefield. It is one of the few places where
you can actually ride on an icefield. You’ll also enjoy unsurpassed scenery on
the drive between Jasper National Park and Banff National Park. As you parallel
the Great Divide, keep an eye out for alpine meadows, waterfalls, massive
glaciers, and wildlife, including big horn sheep and elk. Other tour highlights
include a stop at gorgeous Lake Louise and a cruise on Maligne Lake, one of the
most picturesque spots in the Canadian Rockies with the beautiful lake and
towering peaks.
On this Canadian Rockies tour, Globus has included some out-of-the-ordinary adventures to make your vacation unique. After your ferry ride from Vancouver to Victoria, visit Butchart Gardens, where you’ll admire the floral displays on 55-acres and enjoy dinner at the original Butchart original historic greenhouse. Globus has also arranged a special private breakfast at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler, where you’ll learn about the First Nations people.
You’ll have leisure
time in the towns to explore on your own or to participate in optional
activities. Sample the cuisine offered in the towns, take a scenic walk, relax,
and enjoy peace and quiet while surrounded by awe-inspiring scenery. Words and
photos cannot adequately capture the beauty of this area. You must witness it
in person, and this tour offers the opportunity to sit back and take it all in
while Globus handles all the details.
Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotels.
Itinerary:
DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN
VANCOUVER, BC
Welcome to Vancouver, your gateway to the Canadian Rockies! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
DAY 2 - VANCOUVER–VICTORIA
This morning, tour
Vancouver, including the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its
old-growth evergreen forests and totem poles. Catch the BC FERRY over to
Vancouver Island and Victoria. Visit world-famous Globus Local Favorite
BUTCHART GARDENS, followed by a special dinner in the former historic
greenhouse overlooking the gardens. See major attractions on your city
orientation tour including the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and
Thunderbird Park.
Breakfast - Dinner
DAY 3 - VICTORIA
The day is free to
explore on your own; your Tour Director suggests an optional marine wildlife
and whale-watching trip. Shoppers will love Government Street’s elegant shops
and Market Square’s specialty stores, while history buffs should be sure to
visit the Royal British Columbia Museum.
Breakfast
DAY 4 - VICTORIA–WHISTLER
Today, board a BC FERRY and cross the Strait of Georgia and cruise through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-type climate. Stop at SHANNON FALLS, where a boardwalk leads to a viewing platform near the base of the roaring falls. On to the alpine resort of Whistler at the base of breathtaking Blackcomb Mountain. Time to explore the 2010 Winter Olympics’ sites.
Breakfast
DAY 5 - WHISTLER
This morning, enjoy a
visit and private breakfast at the Globus Local Favorite SQUAMISH LIL’WAT
CULTURAL CENTRE, dedicated to the history and culture of the First Nations
people. The rest of the day is free to explore all that Whistler has to offer.
You might enjoy a trip on Whistler’s Peak2Peak Gondola, connecting Whistler and
Blackcomb Mountains. Enjoy spectacular scenery and incredible photo
opportunities as you travel via the longest unsupported gondola span in the
world. Other options include a walk in the tree tops, a sightseeing excursion
by air, shopping in the village, or just relaxing at your resort.
Breakfast
DAY 6 - WHISTLER–SUN
PEAKS
This morning, journey north through the heart of the magnificent Cariboo region. Spectacular scenery abounds as you pass by rolling hills, deeply incised rivers, and sparkling lakes. Afternoon arrival in Sun Peaks with the balance of the day at leisure. You may take advantage of an optional canoe trip on Lake McGillivray, where, surrounded by beautiful scenery, you learn about Canada’s fur trade.
NOTE: Operation of the canoe trip is subject to favorable weather conditions.
Breakfast
Photo: Breathtaking Whistler, British Columbia
DAY 7 - SUN
PEAKS–JASPER
Continue north,
following Yellowhead Highway and hugging the mighty North Thompson River, into
the province of Alberta. See the base of 12,972-foot Mount Robson (the highest
point in the Canadian Rockies) before entering JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Marvel at
the precipitous gorges, snow-capped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and
greens in this wild mountain wilderness. Before arriving at your hotel, perhaps
take an optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River, where your
experienced guide will navigate as you absorb the splendor of Jasper National
Park.
Breakfast - Dinner
DAY 8 JASPER - EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE
Enjoy a sightseeing
tour to see Jasper’s unspoiled beauty. Afterward, travel to glacial Maligne
Lake for a narrated CRUISE to Spirit Island. On the return journey, stop to
view Maligne Canyon. Balance of the day is at leisure to explore Jasper on your
own.
Breakfast
DAY 9 - JASPER–COLUMBIA
ICEFIELD–LAKE LOUISE–BANFF
This morning, travel
through Jasper National Park on Icefields Parkway to the 750-foot-thick
Columbia Icefield for a thrilling ICE EXPLORER RIDE. Climb Sunwapta Pass to
savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and massive glaciers, then
scale Bow Pass with splendid views. Next, stop at Lake Louise, whose green-blue
waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. Continue into BANFF
NATIONAL PARK.
Breakfast
DAY 10 - BANFF
Breakfast this
morning is served on top of Sulphur Mountain. Take a scenic ride on the Globus
Local Favorite BANFF GONDOLA to the top of the mountain and then enjoy
spectacular views of the valley below as you savor a flavorful meal. Additional
sightseeing in Banff includes a visit to Bow Falls. The balance of the day is
at leisure. Consider an optional flightseeing trip for a bird’s-eye view of the
Rockies. This evening, join your Tour Director for a farewell dinner.
Breakfast -Dinner
DAY 11 BANFF–CALGARY
Depart Banff for
Calgary International Airport. Airport transfers are provided. Please schedule
flights after 2pm.
Breakfast
Photo: Canoeing through the Rocky Mountains