Un tour guidato nel Canada occidentale che vi porta in un emozionante viaggio da Calgary a Vancouver, con i parchi nazionali Banff, Yoho e Jasper sulle Montagne Rocciose con esperienze uniche come la gita in snowcoach sul ghiacciaio Athabasca, fino alla tradizionale Victoria e la cosmopolita Vancouver. Un'avventura che offre paesaggi mozzafiato e luoghi indimenticabili.,
Characteristics
Group tour with local courier / guide. Bilingual (Italian / Spanish), guaranteed departures. Starting from 30 days before departure, availability is on request. Breakfast and some of the meals included
minimum age: 5 years,
Itinerary
Day 1 — Calgary
Welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, set between the foot of the Rockies and the great Canadian prairies, Calgary has developed from an oil-boom, former frontier town to a rich, wealthy city. It owes its celebrity to the Calgary Stampede, a huge cowboy festival that is held annually in July. Calgary hosted the XV Winter Olympic Games in 1988., free evening and night, Dinner at leisure. Accommodation,
Car
Day 2 — Calgary → Banff
American breakfast, morning orientation tour of the city, the highlights of the visit are the Olympic Plaza, built on the occasion of the Winter Olympic Games in 1988; Stampede Grounds, where the celebrated Stampede bull-riding festival takes place every July; and the Calgary Tower, You cross the land of cowboys, going from the plains to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, which soon dominate the horizon., Stop off at, Lake Louise (1731 m) is arguably the most photographed lake in Canada. Set in a glacial dale, shadowed by the peaks of the Continental Divided, it waters mirror the majestic Victoria glacier. It is also a prominent ski area, as well as one well-known stage of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup., late afternoon arrival to Banff, orientation tour of the city and its surroundings, Banff, surrounded by mountains, forests, waterfalls, and hot springs, is not just a simple resort town, it is the ultimate Canadian resort town, both in summer and winter., free evening and night, Dinner at leisure. Accommodation,
Car
Day 3 — Banff
American breakfast, departure to Jasper National Park, the trip from Banff/Lake Louise to Jasper is one of the most breathtaking moments of the journey: a wild land, crossed by the Icefield Parkway (one of the best panoramic roads in North America), amidst majestic mountains, vast forests and colossal glaciers, at the Columbia Icefield, you will go on excursion on the jaw-dropping Athabasca Glacier aboard a tundra buggy, free lunch, continue to, Jasper is a quiet, small city that still retains some of its old frontier town aura. It is the only built-up area in the whole Jasper National Park, the wildest of the parks in Canada – larger than the Banff, Yoho and Kotenay parks together., stop off at the picturesque Bow Lake and Peyto Lake, at the foot of the Crowfoot glacier (1920 m), return to Banff, free evening and night, Dinner at leisure. Accommodation,
American breakfast, Drive through British Coloumbia to Tsawwassen on the Pacific coast; then boarding the ferry to Vancouver Island. 90-minute cruise of the Strait of Georgia; arrival at Swartz Bay and transfer to Victoria. The cruise is an enthralling experience – between sailboats, seabirds and all sorts of marine fauna peeping through the waves, Visit the celebrated Butchart Gardens, about 20 km from Victoria: an astonishing botanical garden whose trees and flowers come from all over the world, panoramic visit of Victoria upon arrival, a former outpost of the Empire, the capital of British Columbia is a halfway between sheer Britishness and the harshness of the settlers. Thanks to the shielding offered by the Olympic Mountains, its mild climate turned Vancouver into a real garden, The highlights of the visit are the buildings of the Parliament, Beacon Hill park, Chinatown and the majestic Empress Hotel, still wrapped in a cloth of royalty from ages past. The historic centre is concentrated and makes for a very pleasant visit, especially during the summer: it brims with attractions, restaurants and shops, just a short walk away from the Inner Harbour, free evening and night, Dinner at leisure. Accommodation ***OBXComfort,
Car
Day 6 — Victoria → Vancouver
American breakfast, free lunch, Boarding the ferry from Vancouver Island in the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver: the crossing is atmospheric, among dozens of sailboats and a wide variety of birds and sea animals, arrival at, Vancouver is a bustling metropolis located on Canada's west coast, in the province of British Columbia, notable for its spectacular geographical location, surrounded by towering mountains and the Pacific Ocean. This unique combination offers panoramic views and a wide range of outdoor activities.
One of the jewels of the city is Stanley Park, a vast urban park offering forests, trails, beaches and breathtaking views of the city and ocean. It is a great place for walking, jogging, cycling and simply enjoying nature.
Vancouver is one of Canada's most culturally diverse cities, with a cosmopolitan population reflecting a variety of traditions, languages and cuisines. Neighbourhoods such as Chinatown and Little Italy are testimony to this rich diversity. The city is also an important economic and financial centre and a focal point for innovation and technology. It is home to numerous technology companies and offers opportunities in sectors such as film and television production.
The city is often ranked as one of the cities with the best quality of life in the world. This is due to its clean environment, rich cultural offerings, accessible outdoor activities and its lively, welcoming atmosphere. Sports enthusiasts will find many options in Vancouver, from skiing in the surrounding mountains in winter to water activities in the ocean in summer. The city is also home to professional sports teams such as the Canucks (ice hockey) and the Whitecaps (football).
In summary, Vancouver is a city that combines urban modernity with natural beauty, offering a wide range of experiences and activities for residents and visitors alike., Dinner at leisure, free evening and night. Accommodation Vagabond Inn Bishop,
Day 7 — Vancouver
American breakfast, morning orientation tour of the city, free lunch, free afternoon, free evening and night, Dinner at leisure. Accommodation,
Day 8 — Vancouver
American breakfast, Rooms have to be vacated in the morning, end of the tour,
Notes
BAGGAGE: One medium-size baggage (max. 23 kg) per person is allowed. Due to limited storage room, we cannot assure you can bring along extra baggage on the bus.
ROOMS: rooms only have one or two beds. “Triple”, “quadruple”, “family” room refers to the number of the guests, who will sleep in the beds provided (max. 2). The possibility of adding a rollaway bed – even if requested at the time of reservation – is subject to availability, with a supplement to be paid on site. Likewise, special requests for double or separate beds; adjoining, high-floor, low-floor rooms etc. are always upon request and these services can never be considered as granted.
DISABLED PEOPLE: disabled travellers can take part to the tour as long as they are self-sufficient. This is because means of transport are not equipped with a wheelchair platform; in addiction, due to insurance and security reasons, neither the guide nor the driver are allowed to help passengers getting on board. Disabled passengers must thus travel with an assistant of their own, to provide them all the help they might need during the tour. All bookings are on request.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.
MINIMUM AGE: 5 years old
SMOKING: smoking is prohibited in hotels and on coaches.
FINAL HOTEL LIST: as in the travel documents
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The Organizing Body reserves the right to substitute the itinerary and/or the hotels to alternative of a similar or superior category in the event of unplanned circumstances, and if the safe and normal proceeding of the tour is threatened. Furthermore, when in the impossibility for all of the travellers to stay at the same hotel, the group will be split amidst several hotels of the same category.
TIPS: not included – but virtually mandatory, unless service is badly disappointing. Suggested tips: $5-6/day per person for the courier; $4-5/day per person for the driver.
MEALS: not included when not specified
COACH SEATING: seats are variably assigned day by day.
REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler
TRANSFERS: not included when not specified. When included, a supplement for private transfer is applied in the event of arrival/departure late in the evening/night or early in the morning (usually between 8pm and 7am). A supplement is always charged to individual passengers. Requests for not-included transfers must be issued at least 10 days before departure.
Starts from
7 days / 6 nights – from Calgary to Vancouver
Meals
Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner, BL bag lunch,
Price includes
Bilingual (English-speaking) local courier / guide, transfer by air-conditioned coach, minibus or minivan, depending on the number of participants, accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), meals: breakfasts, lunches, dinners, assisted airport/hotel shuttle transfer upon arrival,
Price does not include
Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, tips, transfer to the airport on the last day, air travel and taxes, porterage, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Optional visits
Ask your guide for suggestions on optional excursions (to be paid on site – no obligation to buy). Please find below a list of the approximate prices per person. We cannot guarantee that any of the listed optional will be provided. They will be subject to time availability and to several other factors..
Important notes
After passport control and customs procedures, collect your luggage and proceed to the arrivals exit following the signs (Exit signs). A local representative will be waiting for you with a sign displaying the supplier's logo - "RECEPTOUR CANADA" for the hotel transfer.
If you are unable to locate the representative, contact "RECEPTOUR CANADA" at the toll-free number 1 800 - 987 4459 (only from Canada) or 001 514 987 0022 for instructions and proceed to the information desk, where it is more likely that you will be recognized by the representative.
In case of delays and/or flight changes and baggage loss, always contact the above-mentioned numbers to report the incident.,
Cancellation policies
From 30 to 15 days before the start of the tour 25% penalty, from 14 to 8 days before the start of the tour 50% penalty, from 7 days to the day of departure or no show or cancellation after the tour has started 100% penalty.,
