DAY 1:
Calgary Arrival Upon arrival into Calgary, pick up your rental car (not included - see page 5 for optional pricing) and drive to your downtown hotel. After check-in, be sure to enjoy the sites of the city as you explore the downtown on your own. Enjoy your evening at leisure. Overnight in Calgary at Delta Bow Valley (Delta Room) or similar.

DAY 2:
Calgary to Banff (120 km) (B) A breakfast buffet is included at your hotel this morning. Departing Calgary today, travel west through the foothills of the Rockies to the resort town of Banff. Travelling along Highway 1A offers a leisurely and scenic route to Banff. The area encompassed by Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks is not only vast, but very special too - this combined protected area is a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. Upon arrival in Banff, check-in to your selected hotel and the remainder of the day is at leisure. Be sure to enjoy a ride on the Banff Gondola, which rises 700 metres (2,310 feet) to the summit of Sulphur Mountain (2,286 metres/7,544 feet) for panoramic views of the Bow Valley, Banff town site and surrounding mountain peaks (gondola ride included). Overnight in Banff at the hotel of choice.

DAY 3:
Banff (B) A breakfast buffet is included at your hotel this morning. This morning is at leisure. Later this afternoon, take a short excursion to Lake Minnewanka, one of Alberta’s largest bodies of water for a boat cruise. Learn about the natural history and native legends that make this lake a landmark. After your 1.5 hour cruise, continue your drive to some animal 'hotspots' where you will have excellent opportunities to spot some of Banff's famous wildlife, including Deer, Sheep, Elk, Coyotes, Bears, and much more! Also included today is admission to the Whyte Museum. Learn more about the people and wildlife that live in Banff National Park and surrounding areas. Overnight in Banff at the hotel of choice.

DAY 4 :
Banff to Lake Louise (60 km) (B) A breakfast buffet is included at your hotel this morning. Depart Banff today and travel along the lovely Bow Valley Parkway for a casual drive. The Parkway between Banff and Lake Louise is a low-speed, two-lane undivided roadway with numerous scenic outlooks and pullouts. Be sure to stop for a quick nature walk at Johnston Canyon, where you can stand in the spray of a roaring mountain waterfall. Continue on to the “Jewel of the Rockies”, Lake Louise. Lake Louise is the most famous glacial lake in the Canadian Rockies, and one of the most beautiful in the Western Hemisphere. The lake, named for Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, daughter of Queen Victoria, is 1,730 metres (5,680 feet) above sea level. You may wish to take a hike on one of the numerous trails around the lake or paddle a canoe. Overnight in Lake Louise at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise or similar.

DAY 5:
Lake Louise to Jasper (230 km) (B) Today travel the scenic Icefields Parkway. The Icefields Parkway is Canada’s second-highest paved highway, and is among the country’s most scenic drives. A kaleidoscope of new experiences is yours to discover amidst the waterfalls, mountain lakes and awesome glaciers, which dominate the landscape. Be sure to visit the Columbia Icefield, featuring a Parks Canada Interpretive Centre and Brewster’s famous Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure on the Athabasca Glacier (Ice Explorer included). The Athabasca Glacier is part of the Columbia Icefield, the greatest mass of ice outside the Arctic Circle. The ice is 365 metres (1,200 feet) thick - about the height of the Empire State Building. Leaving the Athabasca Glacier, your camera should be ready to capture the majesty of the Athabasca Falls prior to your arrival into Jasper. Jasper, fascinating in beauty and history, is set amid some of the most rugged peaks in the Rockies. You may wish to take a tram ride up Whistler’s Mountain or soak in the pools at Miette Hot Springs (among the Rockies’ warmest natural hot springs), drive out to Pyramid and Patricia Lakes for a picnic or watch the sunset and listen to crying loons. Overnight in Jasper at the hotel of choice.

DAY 6:
Jasper (B) A breakfast buffet is included at your hotel this morning. Spend the day exploring Jasper on your own. Jasper, fascinating in beauty and history, is set amid some of the most rugged peaks in the Rockies. You may wish to take a tram ride up Whistler’s Mountain or soak in the pools at Miette Hot Springs (among the Rockies’ warmest natural hot springs) (attraction admission not included), drive out to Pyramid and Patricia Lakes for a picnic or watch the sunset and listen to crying loons. Overnight in Jasper at the hotel of choice.

DAY 7 :
Jasper to Kelowna (611 km) (B) A breakfast buffet is included at your hotel this morning. Depart Jasper today and travel from the rugged mountains to the rolling ranch country of British Columbia’s interior. Pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and then make your way southward along the peaceful North Thompson River to the city of Kamloops. Kamloops is British Columbia’s fifth-largest city and is a major transportation hub, located where the North and South Thompson Rivers join. There has been a settlement here since the Hudson Bay Company established a fur-trading post in 1812. While in Kamloops, you may wish to enjoy a visit to the Secwepemc Native Heritage Park to experience Native lifestyles, or perhaps enjoy a boat ride aboard the MV Wanda Sue, a paddle wheeler, as she cruises the Thompson River. Afterwards, make your way south along Highway 97 through the town of Vernon to your overnight destination of Kelowna, British Columbia, situated on the beautiful Okanagan Lake. A wine tasting at Little Straw winery is included today. Overnight in Kelowna at the resort of choice.

DAY 8 :
Kelowna to Vancouver (388 km) (B, L) After breakfast (included), continue the journey westward today, through near-desert regions and steep canyons of brilliantly coloured rock and then turn southward to follow the mighty Fraser River through a spectacular narrow canyon. Stop at Hell’s Gate in the scenic Fraser Canyon for a tram ride over the foaming river (tram ride included). Descend smoothly from the highway level in one of two comfortable 25-passenger gondolas, and experience a breathtaking flight directly above the unique Hell’s Gate fishways, where two million sockeye salmon challenge the river each year on their epic journey to their inland spawning grounds. At the lower terminal, after a 152-metre descent across the canyon, there are observation points to view the mighty Fraser River, where at peak level, 200 million gallons of water per minute leap and surge through the 34-metre-wide gorge. At the town of Hope, the route leaves the Coast Mountains and travels across the rich farmland of the Fraser Valley to the coastal city of Vancouver. As you travel through the Fraser Valley this afternoon, stop at Minter Gardens and take a leisurely stroll around the world-class gardens before arriving into Vancouver (admission and lunch included). Upon arrival in Vancouver, check-in to your selected hotel. Overnight in Vancouver at Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites (Comfort Room) or similar.

DAY 9 :
Vancouver to Whistler (Return) (B) A Continental breakfast is included at your hotel this morning. Today, take a full day to tour Whistler. Enjoy the breathtaking views and scenic stops along the thrilling Sea-To-Sky Highway on the way to Whistler. Feel the mist of the spectacular 335-meter Shannon Falls as you walk to the viewing deck. Once in Whistler, take time to dine, shop, ride a bike or stroll the trails. You have the option to experience the new Peak 2 Peak Gondola between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains (not included). Savour the beautiful views you will experience overlooking Howe Sound on the leisurely ride home. Arrive back into Vancouver, later in the afternoon. Overnight in Vancouver at Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites (Comfort Room) or similar.

DAY 10 :
Vancouver Exploring (B) A Continental breakfast is included at your hotel this morning. Tour the city of Vancouver on your own. Stop in gorgeous Stanley Park on the way to Cleveland Dam and the Capilano Suspension Bridge (admission included) in the North Shore rainforest. Cross the 450-ft-long bridge over a spectacular canyon to the Treetops Adventure. A highlight of this tour is to browse Granville Island with its public market, shops, eateries and galleries along the water. Arrive back into Vancouver in late afternoon. Overnight in Vancouver at Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites (Comfort Room) or similar.

DAY 11 :
Vancouver Departure (B) A Continental breakfast is included at your hotel this morning. Check out of your hotel, drive to Vancouver International Airport and drop off your rental car.. Return home with exotic memories of your holiday with One World Holidays!!!