ROCKY MOUNTAIN 4-DAY TOUR – *from $275                            

* (Additional costs& fees may apply)

 

                                                                                      

 

 

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Tour Overview

 

A 4-day (3 night) tour to the heart of the Canadian Rockies.  Spend one night right in Banff with a chance to ski or board at Lake Louise or Banff ’s Sunshine Village .  Picture frozen lakes so smooth that they look like they can’t be real and must have been painted. Picture soaring mountain peaks that look like they’ve come from an unreal fantasy land. Picture glaciers of solid ice nestled on mountain tops and creeping along valley floors. Picture thundering waterfalls surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. Picture towering canyons and gorges carved over thousands of years by water and ice. Now, put yourself in the picture…

Join us on a tour of the Canadian Rockies as we travel through some of the most awe inspiring scenery to be found anywhere in the world!! Visitors to Canada have an image of what they expect it to be like.  Our winter Rocky Mountain tour fits this image to a T!  Majestic mountains, frozen lakes, ice waterfalls, glimmering fields of fresh snow… So, get your cameras ready and prepare to embark on a journey into a Disney-like fantasy land of majestic castles, towering peaks, frigid glaciers, and frozen lakes. A winter wonderland that will give you memories to last a lifetime. Meet new friends from around the world while learning about Canada on this exciting and fast paced tour.   Experience sensory overload as you take in the stunning views that await you at every turn of the highway.  Whether you are just out for an incredible sightseeing journey or you want to try your hand at a variety of winter sports, this tour has something to suit every taste. 

 

Tour Dates

·      Oct 31-Nov 3
·         Nov 8-11
·         Nov 21-24
·         Dec 5-8
·         Dec 20-23 *Premium Price $275*
·         Dec 30-Jan 2 *Premium Price $315*
·         Jan 16-19
·         Jan 23-26
·         Feb 6-9
·         Feb 13-16
·         Feb 27-Mar 2
·         Mar 13–16
·         Mar 20-23
·         Mar 27 -30
·         Apr 9-12
·         Apr 10-13
·         April 24-27
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Tour Includes

 

 

·         Round trip deluxe bus transportation

·         3 nights hotel (1 night right in the town of Banff )- Price is based on 4 people sharing 1 room with 2 Queen beds

·         3 Breakfasts (Continental-style)

·         Daily guided sightseeing

·         Free entrance to night clubs in Banff

·         Services of a friendly and knowledgeable Canadian guide

·         In-transit games, entertainment and movies

·         All tips and taxes included

·         All park fees and tolls

 

Tour Highlights

 

·         Golden ~ Banff ~ Revelstoke

·         Lake Louise

·         Banff (including 1 night right in the town of Banff !)

·         Johnston Canyon

·         Lake Minnewanka

·         Bow Falls

·         Yoho National Park

·         Glacier National Park and much more!

·         Free Style Dining Guide (Anytime, Anywhere, Anything you like)

 

Tour Options

 

 

Skiing & Snowboarding:

 

·         Ski/Snowboard lift tickets from $50/Day

·         Ski/Snowboard rentals from $40/Day (organized on mountain)

 

Other Optional Activities:

 

·         Banff Hot Springs $7.40 (Tax included)

·         Banff Gondola $22 (Tax included)

·         Ice Skating $9.45 (Tax included)

·         Night Clubbing (Free entrance)

·         Free Style Dining Guide (Anytime, Anywhere, Anything you like)

o    Our guides will help you find the food you want to eat. Included in your tour is a continental breakfast each morning. We recommend at least $45 for the rest of your meals on the trip.

 

Tour Accommodations

 

 

West Trek’s Rocky Mountain Tour properties are clean, comfortable and conveniently located hotels. Checkout the links below to get a closer look:

 

·         Sportsman Lodge (Golden, BC)         www.sportsmanlodge.ca  

·         Revelstoke Lodge (Revelstoke, BC)  www.revelstokelodge.com

·         Regent Inn (Revelstoke, BC) www.regentinn.com

·         Voyager Inn (Banff, AB)                   www.banffvoyagerinn.com

·         Best of Banff (Banff, AB)                  www.bestofbanff.com

 

 

 

Tour Itinerary (sample)

 

 

Day 1   Vancouver to Golden

 

·         Meet group in front of Canada Place

·         Departure – Travel east through the Fraser Valley

·         Travel over the Coastal Mountains on the scenic Coquihalla Highway

·         Travel through spectacular Glacier National Park

·         Hotel check in – Golden (hot tub, indoor pool and waterslide, sauna)

 

Day 2   Golden to Banff  

 

·         Breakfast in the hotel (included)

·         Depart hotel

·         Scenic drive through Yoho National Park

·         World Famous Lake Louise Ski Resort  (arrive approx. 0915 so you get a FULL day of skiing or boarding) OR visit Lake Louise itself!

·         Johnston Canyon Ice hike – frozen waterfalls and amazing canyons

·         Hotel check in – Banff

·         Free Time & Entrance to night club

 

 

Day 3   Banff to Revelstoke

 

·         Breakfast in the hotel  (included)

·         Banff Area Tour and free time to explore!

o    Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka , Gondola & Hotsprings (optional)

o    OR Skiing & Snowboarding at Sunshine Village  

·         Rogers Pass

·         Hotel check in – Revelstoke

 

 

Day 4   Revelstoke  to Vancouver

 

·         Breakfast in the hotel  (included)

·         Depart hotel

·         Historic Last Spike rest stop

·         Kamloops

·         Arrive in Vancouver

 

Important Notes

 

What to bring:

·         Swimming suit (hot tub or swimming pool in the hotels)

·         Proof of medical insurance

·         Government photo ID (passport) & Student ID

·         Good winter walking shoes/boots

·         Warm jacket, hat, gloves

 

Policies:

·         We recommend paying at least 10 days before departure to avoid disappointment

·         The tour is NON-REFUNDABLE within 10 days of departure

·         NO REFUND if you fail to show up at the meeting spot on time.

·         A small bus may be used for smaller groups