Canada's Great Western Parks Self-Drive
• Kelowna • Banff • Jasper • Whistler • Pacific Rim National Park • Tofino • Victoria
PRICE FROM | DURATION | |
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NZD
$6,050
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Days
14
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Nights
13
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PRICE FROM | DURATION | |
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NZD
$6,050
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Days
14
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Nights
13
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Introduction
Enjoy the best of Western Canada’s great national parks and stunning coastlines on a self-drive journey.
Departing from the bustling culinary capital of Vancouver head into the heart of the Canadian Rockies via the Okanagen wine region. Enjoy the stunning towns of Banff and Jasper with your choice of excursions.
Journey by ferry to Vancouver Island to discover the towns of Tofino and Victoria before finishing your trip in Vancouver.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Vancouver > Kelowna
Travel into the Thompson Okanagan region; famous for its orchards and vineyards as well as the wildly varied landscape.
Day 2 : Kelowna
Combine the best of the Lake, the Valley and the Vines. Experience the local wineries and sample the Okanagan’s finest wines.
Day 3 : Kelowna > Banff National Park
Travel through Yoho National Park, filled with gem coloured glacial lakes and waterfalls, snow-covered peaks and dense forests of western red cedar and western hemlock.
Day 4 : Banff National Park
Pick your excursion from 4 options:
Option 1. Banff Gondola
Option 2. Lake Minnewanka Cruise
Option 3. River Explorer Canoe Tour
Option 4. Bow River Horseback Adventure
Day 5 : Banff > Icefields Parkway > Jasper National Park
Travel through the spine of the Canadian Rockies along the amazing Icefields Parkway. Walk on ancient ice with the Ice Explorer ride and stand on a glass platform 300 metres in the air at the Glacier Skywalk.
Day 6 : Jasper National Park
Today you can choose one of these three excursions:
Option 1. Maligne Lake Cruise
Option 2. Jasper River Float
Option 3. Jasper Nature Walk
Day 7 : Jasper > Sun Peaks
Travel the Yellowhead Route past the sprawling grandeur of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Follow the Thompson River through the snowy peaks of the Monashee and Caribou Mountains to the resort village of Sun Peaks.
Day 8 : Sun Peaks > Whistler
Continue to Lillooet, known as the land of the Gold Rush Trail and ‘Mile Zero’ of the Old Caribou Wagon Road. Travel the Duffey Lake Road to Whistler, making sure to stop at Joffre Lake for breathtaking views of Joffre Glacier.
Day 9 : Whistler
Today you can choose one of four excursions:
Option 1. Whistler Guided Lunch Tour
Option 2. River of Golden Dreams Canoe Tour
Option 3. Guided Whistler Valley Bike Tour
Option 4. Whistler Peak 2 Peak Gondola
Day 10 : Whistler > Vancouver > Ucluelet
Travel through a landscape carved out by glaciers and edged by craggy fjords. Continue to Horseshoe Bay and board a ferry to sail across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island.
Day 11 : Ucluelet > Tofino > Ucluelet
Today personalise your day by choosing one of two excursions:
Option 1. Coastal Bear Watch Cruise
Option 2. Whale Watching Cruise
Day 12 : Ucluelet > Victoria
Travel back to the East Coast of Vancouver Island and head south to Victoria.
Day 13 : Victoria
Today, personalize your experience and choose from one of four captivating excursions:
Option 1: Butchart Gardens admission allowing you to explore this National Historic Site of Canada, boasting 22 hectares of captivating gardens on a 52-hectare estate, a centenary celebration of beauty and tranquillity.
Option 2: An Eat Like a Canadian food tour exploring a culinary journey through Canadian cuisine, savouring local flavours, uncovering historic dishes, and exploring Victoria’s Inner Harbour—a vibrant gastronomic adventure.
Option 3: A whale watch cruise where you will encounter killer whales in their natural habitat on a guided 3.5-hour cruise equipped with hydrophones, offering an intimate Salish Sea experience and a chance to hear these majestic creatures.
Option 4: High Tea at the Fairmont Empress where you will Indulge in the tradition of High Tea—a lavish affair of exquisite teas, finger sandwiches, pastries, and scones in the elegant setting of this historic Victoria landmark, a delightful immersion into British Columbia’s charm.
Day 14 : Victoria > Vancouver
Drive north to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal for a 90-minute ferry ride to Tsawwassen. Cross the Strait of Georgia and continue to Vancouver International Airport or downtown Vancouver, where you return your rental car and your journey ends.
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Pricing
Pricing (per person), NZD
TYPE |
TWIN from |
SINGLE from |
EXTRA from |
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2024 | |||
4-star | |||
1 – 8 May |
NZ$6,050 |
NZ$10,310 |
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9 May – 2 Jun |
NZ$6,815 |
NZ$11,835 |
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3 Jun – 30 Sep |
NZ$7,220 |
NZ$12,650 |
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1 – 10 Oct |
NZ$6,240 |
NZ$10,695 |
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5-star | |||
1 – 8 May |
NZ$7,995 |
NZ$14,145 |
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9 May – 2 Jun |
NZ$9,230 |
NZ$16,620 |
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3 Jun – 30 Sep |
NZ$9,645 |
NZ$17,440 |
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1 – 10 Oct |
NZ$9,080 |
NZ$16,320 |
Departs
Daily, May to October |
Included
- Tailor-made self-drive journey
- 13-nights’ accommodation in your selected category
- 14-day full-size vehicle rental with unlimited kilometres and loss damage waiver with zero excess (based on 24-hour periods)
- BC Ferries passenger and vehicle tolls Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) > Nanaimo (Departure Bay) including sailing reservation
- BC Ferries passenger and vehicle tolls Victoria (Swartz Bay) > Vancouver (Tsawwassen) including sailing reservation
- Shared Kelowna Wine Lover’s Tour
- Your choice of shared sightseeing in Whistler, Jasper, Banff, Tofino, and Victoria
- Shared Ice Explorer Ride on the Athabasca Glacier plus Glacier Skywalk
- Goods & Services Tax (GST)
Not Included
- National Park fees
- Road tolls
Important Notes
- Please enquire about pricing for children (10 and under), triple, and/or quad share
- Please also enquire about adding pre/post stays in Vancouver
- Please also enquire about pricing for alternative rental vehicle categories
- Surcharge apply to all vehicle rental pickups from 01 Jul to 31 Aug inclusive
- Accommodations outside the major tourist centres in Canada are best available
Please refer to World Journeys terms & conditions