DESTINATIONS:
Vancouver, Canada
,
Sun Peaks, Canada
,
Jasper, Canada
,
Banff, Canada
,
Calgary, Canada
Day 1 Portugal / Vancouver
Arrival at the airport at least 2 hours in advance. Check-in formalities and departure on flight to Vancouver. Arrival and pick-up of rental car. Visit the most important city in western Canada. We recommend visiting Stanley Park, Chinatown, the historic Gastown neighborhood and the financial and commercial district. Accommodation.
Day 2 Vancouver / Victoria / Vancouver
Early departure to Tsawwassen Terminal, where you will need to take the BC Ferries ferry (not included) which crosses the Strait of Georgia to reach Vancouver Island. We recommend visiting the famous Butchart Gardens, considered among the most beautiful in the country. After this visit, departure to Victoria, capital of British Columbia. We advise visiting the city, the marina, the market area, the Bastion area, the Parliament, the Royal Museum and the famous and traditional Empress Hotel. Return to Vancouver. Accommodation.
Day 3 Vancouver / Sun Peaks
Departure to Sun Peaks where you can enjoy various outdoor activities. Accommodation.
Day 4 Sun Peaks / Jasper
On this day, continue your journey, entering the territories of Alberta. You will follow your route to the foot of Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Rockies (3,954m), and then reach Jasper, one of the most famous parks in the province. Accommodation.
Day 5 Jasper / Icefields / Banff
In the morning we recommend a visit to Maligne Glacier Lake, declared a World Heritage Site, where you can take a boat ride to reach the fabulous Spirit Island. Continue along the Columbia Icefields Parkway towards Banff, enjoying a spectacular view of the glaciers that will accompany you throughout the journey. Then, you will have the possibility to take a Snowcoach ride to enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the Athabasca Glacier. Continue the route to Banff. Along the way you will contemplate the Crowfoot Glacier and the beauty of Bow and Peyto Lakes. Arrival in Banff. Accommodation.
Day 6 Banff
We recommend starting your visit at Moraine Lake, then visiting the most famous place in the park, the spectacular Lake Louise with its turquoise waters and magnificent view of Victoria Glacier, considered among the most splendid places in the world. Accommodation.
Day 7 Banff
Continue discovering Yoho National Park. During the route you can contemplate the spiral tunnels, Cathedral Mountain, Johnston Canyon and Emerald Lake, whose name comes from the incredible color of its waters. Accommodation.
Day 8 Banff / Calgary / Portugal
Departure to Calgary airport. Return of rental car. Boarding return flight. Night on board.
Day 9 Portugal
Arrival.
