This tour is fully escorted by a dedicated tour leader who will accompany you throughout the tour. If your tour includes multiple countries, you will be met by a new tour leader in each country and any internal flights included will be unescorted.
This tour is categorised as 3 out of 5
Balanced exploration with walking tours: Our most popular style, this tour offers a good mix of planned activities and free time. Expect moderate daily walking tours, so pack comfortable shoes.
As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.
✓ Comfortable group tour, up to 35 guests only
✓ Incredible sightseeing including city tours of Vancouver & Victoria, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Butchart Gardens, Whale watching and wildlife tour, Ksan Indian Village visit, Fort St. James National Historic Park, Jasper Planetarium, Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer ride, Lake Louise & Banff region tour plus more.
✓ 13 nights in central 3 & 4 star accommodation
✓ Breakfast daily
✓ Inside Passage Day Cruise from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert
✓ Fully escorted by a professional English-speaking tour guide
✓ Comfortable, dedicated transportation throughout
✓ In-depth sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
✈ Needing international airfares to accompany your Inspiring Vacation? You will be able to access our flight portal after securing your package to add international airfares to your booking.
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Upon landing at Vancouver International Airport, make your own way to your centrally located hotel. Once you have checked in and met with your tour director, the rest of the day is at your leisure with many sites within walking distance. Overnight in Vancouver.
Airport transfers are not included. Our transfer portal offers the option to book your airport transfers for an easier arrival experience (additional charges apply). Access to this portal will be available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed.
After a hearty breakfast with your new travel companions, embark on a morning sightseeing tour of Vancouver. Explore Stanley Park, English Bay, Gastown, Chinatown, and the Capilano Suspension Bridge, among other highlights. Your afternoon is free for independent exploration or relaxation. Overnight in Vancouver.
You will depart Vancouver and board a ferry across the Strait of Georgia en route to Victoria. Your arrival begins with a visit to Butchart Gardens, one of the world's most renowned floral displays. You will have plenty of time to wander through the beautiful gardens. The rest of the day is free for exploring the city at your leisure. Overnight in Victoria.
Your day is free to explore the delights of this seaside city at your leisure. You may choose to take an optional floatplane sightseeing tour over downtown Victoria and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Enjoy nature in the city with a long walk through the trails and over the stone bridges of Beacon Hill Park. Explore the waterfront or perhaps arrange for high tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. Overnight in Victoria.
Optional Tours - Bookable with Tour Leader (prices are approximate in Canadian dollars)
C$144 - Victoria Floatplane Sightseeing Tour
C$120 - Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Empress
Today you will journey up the coast of Vancouver Island for a mix of modern and ancient British Columbia culture. You will step back in time with visits to Chemanius, home to spectacular murals depicting the region's Indigenous heritage, and the historical town of Duncan near Cowichan Bay. In the afternoon, you will arrive in the small coastal town of Campbell River. Spoil yourself with one of many home-grown food and beverage options in town. Overnight in Campbell River.
Continuing north, you will journey inland before arriving in Port Hardy. On today’s journey you will embark on a fascinating whale watching and marine wildlife tour to Telegraph Cove. Afterward, you can relax at the hotel or explore this pleasant seaside town at your leisure. Overnight in Port Hardy.
Please note: Passengers should bring an overnight bag on Day 6 (Port Hardy) as main luggage will be loaded onto the coach that evening and will not be available until they check into their hotel on Day 8 (Smithers).
Have your cameras ready for a spectacular journey! Admire the rugged coastline of the Pacific Northwest as you cruise all day through the Inside Passage with BC Ferries. You will have the opportunity to see some of the most stunning scenery in the world. Wildlife such as whales, dolphins, sea lions, and bald eagles may be spotted as you cruise along the coast of British Columbia to Prince Rupert. Overnight in Prince Rupert.
Today you will embark on your journey into the British Columbia interior, following the scenic Yellowhead Highway eastward along the Skeena River Valley. Along the way, you will stop for a tour of Ksan Indian Village, a recreation of an ancient traditional community of the Gitxsan First Nation peoples. Upon arriving at your destination in Smithers, the rest of the day is at your leisure.
Continuing eastward on the Yellowhead Highway, you will be treated to some of Canada's most forested and rugged terrain. At Fort St. James National Historic Park, you will step back in time to the days of the fur trade. In the afternoon, you will arrive in Prince George, located at the tip of British Columbia's Cariboo Region. Overnight in Prince George.
On your journey to Jasper National Park, you will ascend to the highest passes in the Rockies, stopping at the Mount Robson Viewpoint along the way. With luck, you will catch a glimpse of Canada's highest peak before entering the world-renowned national parks of Alberta. Once in Jasper, the Jasper Planetarium awaits, offering dazzling insights into the cosmos. Overnight in Jasper.
Today, your adventure awaits! Along the neighbouring Athabasca River, you can embark on an optional rafting trip with an experienced guide, navigating short rapids and stretches of calm waters. For a more relaxed experience, savour the local cuisine on an optional food tour, or just spend the day exploring Jasper at leisure. Overnight in Jasper.
Optional Tours - Bookable with Tour Leader (prices are approximate in Canadian dollars)
C$94 - Jasper Raft Tour
C$110 - Jasper Food Tour
Today, embark on a journey through the heart of the Canadian Rockies, exploring Jasper and Banff National Parks. Travel south on the famed Icefields Parkway, a scenic drive flanked by towering peaks and rugged wilderness. Board a specially constructed Ice Explorer at the Columbia Icefield to ride on the surface of the ancient Athabasca Glacier. Afterward, marvel at the dramatic scenery of Lake Louise, one of the most photographed lakes in the world. Conclude your day in the charming mountain town of Banff.
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Banff National Park, Canada's first national park. Embark on an optional helicopter sightseeing tour to soar above the eastern ranges of the Rocky Mountains and witness breathtaking views. Alternatively, take a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain for panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape. The rest of the day is yours to explore the charming town of Banff, stroll along Banff Avenue, or simply relax and soak up the serenity. Overnight in Banff.
Optional Tours - Bookable with Tour Leader (prices are approximate in Canadian dollars)
C$305 - Banff Helicopter Sightseeing – Three Sisters Peak Tour
C$405 - Banff Helicopter Sightseeing – Mount Assiniboine
C$66 - Banff Gondola Ride
On your final day, you will have time for a spot of last-minute shopping. You will then transfer to downtown Calgary (Fairmont Palliser) or Calgary International Airport before your sad farewells, in time for your return flight.
Departure transfers are included as part of your package. You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport to meet your flight.
If Inspiring Vacations has not provided your international airfares, please ensure you provide your flight details via your Traveller Hub portal no later than 90 days prior to travel so that your transfers can be confirmed.
Secure your trip with a $99.00 deposit per person.
Once we receive your deposit, we will send you an invoice with your remaining balance and payment options.
Instalment Schedule:
This is a land only package.
This package does not include international airfares. If you would like to add airfares to your booking our flight portal will be available via your Traveller Hub. The flight portal will allow you to search for all available airfares to your destination. The function works like most general flight search engines allowing you to select your preferred airline, book different cabin classes (eg. Business class) and view flight durations and transit times to your destination.
The flight portal will be available via your Traveller Hub once the following criteria has been met:
Visit our Flight Hub for more information on terms and conditions, amending your flights and information on luggage allowances.
Some of our packages will include airport transfers in either one or both directions when arriving or departing from your destination. To know if transfers are included please view the ‘inclusions’ section of your selected package. If airport transfers are stated, transfers will be included as advised.
If transfers are not included, we also offer the option to book your airport transfers using our online portal. Access to this portal is available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed. Transfers are readily available and do not need to be booked until your final hotel list has been confirmed. Once you have made a transfer booking, please refer to your confirmation email for all transfer details including a local contact number for the transfer company.
If you book pre and/or post-tour accommodation on your own arrangement, and the tour includes transfers, note that these will be forfeited. The transfers are only provided in line with the tour dates and pre and/or post-tour accommodation purchased through Inspiring Vacations when available.
It is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return. Visas may be required for your destination. For further visa information, click here.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.
As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
This particular tour is categorized as a”3 – Moderate Tour”.
Moderate Tour: A good level of fitness and mobility is required, as this tour includes a moderate level of physical activity and is considered a medium-fast paced tour. You should be able to walk up and down stairs, get on and off the coach and able to walk reasonable distances of approximately 2 kilometres per day or more with ease. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability. If you have any form of walking aids, other than a walking stick or hiking poles, then this tour is not suitable.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, but we can’t guarantee your request will be available at all properties.
Single travellers
When booking this tour, solo travellers will be presented with two options:
1 - Single Supplement
By paying an additional $2,775.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price, you guarantee the privacy of your own room throughout the entire trip.
2- Shared Room with a known friend
If travelling together with a friend, you can opt to share your room with him/her and avoid paying a single supplement.
You and your friend can create a unique booking each. Creating a unique booking, gives each of you the flexibility of making different travel arrangements (such adding extra accommodation, flights, etc), make separate payments and have individual access to our Traveller’s Hub
During the purchase path, you will need to provide your friend’s booking ID (if known) or at a minimum, your friend’s full name
Triple Share
Not available.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is recommended to protect yourself against the unexpected. In addition to the support that a policy may provide, you may be asked to present a copy of your travel insurance documentation while traveling.
Visa & Passport information
It is the traveler's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return.
Visas may be required.
Please note that these details are subject to change without notice. We recommend visiting https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html for up-to-date information in terms of entry requirements.
Group Size
Up to 35 Passengers
Children
Children must be 10 years old or above and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.
Tour Style
To meet the needs of various types of travelers, we choose to operate various types of tours, and depending on your selected package will mean different services are provided throughout your trip. The following descriptions of each tour style we hope will ensure that each traveller has appropriate expectations before they start their travels:
All participants must be in good physical condition to fully engage in this journey. For the safety and welfare of yourself and fellow travellers, if you are feeling unwell prior to departure, we advise staying home and contacting us to arrange alternate plans.
Prior to selecting your trip, carefully review the itinerary to assess your ability to comfortably manage our travel style. Please be aware that if, based on evaluation by our leader or local representative, a participant is deemed unable to safely complete the itinerary, we retain the right to exclude them from all or part of the trip without reimbursement.
It is advisable to consult your physician for current medical travel advisories and any required vaccinations before embarking. We recommend carrying a first aid kit and any necessary medications in their original packaging, as they may not be readily available during travel. For those carrying medication, it's essential to check your government's foreign travel guidelines for local restrictions or regulations.
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