Wineries & Spectacular Rockies Lodges of Western Canada Self-Drive
• Vancouver • Okanagan Region • Emerald Lake • Moraine Lake • Banff
| PRICE FROM | DURATION | |
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NZD
$3,740
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Days
7
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Nights
6
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| PRICE FROM | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|
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NZD
$3,740
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Days
7
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Nights
6
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Introduction
Enjoy the Canadian Rockies at your own pace with a self-drive journey.
Take in the highlights of the Okanagan Valley known for its lakes, valleys and wineries before continuing onto the heart of the Rockies famous for its turquoise glacier lakes, scenic mountain passes and incredible icefields.
This itinerary can be tailor-made, with the number of days, places visited, and activities varied to suit you.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Vancouver > Kelowna
Depart Vancouver this morning and travel through the fertile Fraser Valley to the Thompson Okanagan region, the fruit and wine centre of British Columbia. On the Coquihalla Highway, encounter some of the most dramatic scenery in the region and pass through the rugged cattle country of the Merritt area.
Day 2 : Okanagan Region
Tour the countryside today combining the best of the lake, valley and vines. Discover the wineries and sample some of the Okanagan’s finest wines.
Day 3 : Kelowna > Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park
Head through the Okanagan Valley to Shuswap Lake. Pass Craigellachie, then enter Glacier National Park keeping an eye out for native wildlife. Arrive in Yoho National Park with its towering waterfalls, ice-clad peaks and a natural bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. Cross the Continental Divide to your lakeside accommodation at Emerald Lake.
Day 4 : Emerald Lake > Moraine Lake, Banff National Park
Continue through the scenic mountain passes of Yoho National Park to Moraine Lake in Banff National Park. Moraine Lake is one of the most photographed lakes in the Canadian Rockies. Canoe on the lake, stroll the shoreline or relax at the lodge and enjoy the beautiful views.
Day 5 : Moraine Lake > Icefields Parkway > Banff
Today, travel along the spine of the Canadian Rockies and through the amazing Icefields Parkway. Walk on ancient ice with the Ice Explorer ride and stand on a glass platform almost 1,000 feet in the air at the Glacier Skywalk.
Day 6 : Banff
Choose one of four different excursions for today.
Option 1. Banff Gondola – maximise your views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion on a round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain.
Option 2. Lake Minnewanka Cruise – admire views of the Canadian Rockies by boat as you cruise across the turquoise-hued Lake Minnewanka and over to Devil’s Gap.
Option 3. River Explorer Canoe Tour – a fun and interactive way to explore with your guide the waterways of Banff National Park.
Option 4. Bow River Horseback Adventure – saddle up for a journey through the celebrated landscape of Banff National Park on this guided horseback adventure.
Day 7 : Banff > Calgary
Drive to Calgary and drop off your rental car
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Pricing
Pricing (per person), NZD
TYPE |
TWIN from |
SINGLE from |
EXTRA from |
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2025 |
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4-star |
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1 – 12 Jun |
NZ$3,740 |
NZ$6,775 |
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13 Jun – 1 Sep |
NZ$4,090 |
NZ$7,470 |
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2 – 26 Sep |
NZ$4,035 |
NZ$7,365 |
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4 to 5-star |
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1 – 12 Jun |
NZ$4,880 |
NZ$9,050 |
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13 Jun – 1 Sep |
NZ$5,465 |
NZ$10,225 |
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| 2 – 26 Sep |
NZ$5,410 |
NZ$10,120 |
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2025
4-star
1 – 12 Jun
Twin: from $3740
Single: from $ 6775
13 Jun – 1 Sep
Twin: from $4090
Single: from $ 7470
2 – 26 Sep
Twin: from $4035
Single: from $ 7365
4 to 5-star
1 – 12 Jun
Twin: from $4880
Single: from $ 9050
13 Jun – 1 Sep
Twin: from $5465
Single: from $ 10225
2 – 26 Sep
Twin: from $5410
Single: from $ 10120
Departs
| Daily, June to September |
Included
- Tailor-made self-drive journey
- 6-nights’ accommodation in your category of choice
- Breakfast at Moraine Lake Lodge
- 7-day full-size vehicle rental with unlimited kilometres and loss damage waiver with zero excess (based on 24-hour periods)
- Shared Kelowna Wine Lover’s Tour
- Shared Ice Explorer Ride on the Athabasca Glacier plus Glacier Skywalk
- Your choice of shared sightseeing in Banff
- Goods & Services Tax (GST)
Not Included
- One-way drop fee of CAD $500 paid locally for a full-size vehicle rental
- National Park fees
- Road tolls
Important Notes
- Please enquire about pricing for children (8 to 10 years), triple share (4-star), and/or cross-season
- Please also enquire about adding pre/post stays in Vancouver and/or Calgary
- Please also enquire about pricing for alternative rental vehicle categories
- Surcharges apply to all vehicle rental pickups from 27 June to 31 August inclusive
- This itinerary is also available in reverse from Calgary to Vancouver
- Accommodations outside the major tourist centres in Canada are best available
Please refer to World Journeys terms & conditions
