Heart of the Canadian Rockies
Let the Canadian Rockies entice you with its jaw-dropping beauty, from sparkling lakes and crystal-clear rivers to majestic mountain all on this economical and amazing trip. The Heart of the Canadian Rockies 10-day tour includes an extensive array of favorite places, including Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Kamloops, Victoria, BC and Vancouver. Canada’s Banff National Park and Jasper National Park will delight your senses with their natural beauty and offer a sense of serenity. Additionally, this comprehensive tour, which begins in Calgary and ends in Vancouver, also stops as Lake Louise, the Columbia Icefield and more.
Highlights include the world-famous Butchart Gardens with its unsurpassed gardens, an exhilarating ride aboard an Ice Explorer on the Colombian Icefield and visit to Maligne Lake, known for its breathtaking azure water and beautiful Spirit Island. Spend two nights in Banff National Park and in Jasper National Park. Sightseeing in Vancouver will include a stop at the popular Stanley Park. Indulge in this wonderful Heart of the Canadian Rockies tour that is perfect for the value-savvy traveler to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime vacation while experiencing the gorgeous landscapes of Canada.
10 Days • fr. $2,111
Tour Includes
- A sightseeing tour in Calgary
- An orientation tour of Banff National Park
- A two night stay in Banff National Park
- A visit to Lake Louise
- An Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield
- An orientation tour of Jasper National Park
- A two night stay inside Jasper National Park
- Sightseeing tour in Victoria, Canada
- A visit to Butchart Gardens
- Sightseeing in Vancouver including a visit to Stanley Park
- Ferry crossing to/from Vancouver Island
- Private, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach while touring with free Wi-Fi.
Not Included
- Gratuities are included for services during the land stay of your vacation, except on Cosmos Lite vacations and unless otherwise noted. This includes wait staff at included meals, and porterage at hotels for one suitcase per person. Gratuities for your Tour Director, Local Hosts®, Local Guides, driver, and ship’s crew are not included in the vacation price (unless otherwise noted in pricing details) and are discretionary.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
Hotel Details
- Sandman Hotel Calgary City Centre Hotel in Calgary, Canada (1 night)
- Bow View Lodge in Banff, Canada (2 nights)
- Marmot Lodge in Jasper National Park, Canada (2 nights)
- The Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre in Kamloops, Canada (1 night)
- Royal Scot Hotel & Suites in Victoria, Canada (2 nights)
- Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown in Vancouver, Canada (1 night)
- The hotels listed are intended to be used on all departures however Cosmos reserves the right to substitute other hotels than those listed. If a change becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be of equivalent quality to those listed. No refunds are provided for hotel changes and full cancellation penalties apply.
Day 1
ARRIVAL IN CALGARY Location Information Description
Calgary, Canada
Welcome to Calgary! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Sandman Hotel Calgary City Centre Hotel
Day 2
CALGARY Location Information Description
Calgary, Canada
The discovery of oil converted this ranching town into a sophisticated city. It is also home to the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Tour many of the city’s attractions, including Canada Olympic Park, and the Saddledome.
BANFF NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
Banff, Canada
Canada Olympic Park, and the Saddledome. Motor west through the foothills and into Banff National Park, gateway to the majestic Canadian Rockies. An orientation tour includes Banff’s unspoiled beauty.
Bow View Lodge
Day 3
BANFF NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
Banff, Canada
Banff is one of Canada’s favorite year-round resorts, with summer activities such as hiking, boating, and fishing. With a free day, your Tour Director will suggest an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies.
Bow View Lodge
Day 4
BANFF TO LAKE LOUISE Location Information Description
Lake Louise, Canada
Banff is one of Canada’s favorite year-round resorts, with summer activities such as hiking, boating, and fishing. With a free day, your Tour Director will suggest an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies.
COLUMBIA ICEFIELD Location Information Description
Columbia Icefield, Canada
Columbia Icefield to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 750 feet thick.
JASPER NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
Jasper, Canada
Then, journey north into Jasper National Park, where precipitous gorges, snowcapped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens come into view as the motorcoach scales three mountain passes. Later, your Tour Director suggests an optional float trip down the Athabasca River. Enjoy an orientation tour of Jasper townsite upon arrival.
Marmot Lodge
Day 5
JASPER NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
Jasper, Canada
Today, join our optional excursion to Maligne Lake and Spirit Island, where you embark on a narrated cruise of the lake. The balance of the day is free to enjoy everything Jasper has to offer—from guided hikes and quaint shops to meandering wildlife.
Marmot Lodge
Day 6
JASPER NATIONAL PARK TO MOUNT ROBSON Location Information Description
Mount Robson, Canada
Depart Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
MOUNT ROBSON TO KAMLOOPS Location Information Description
Kamloops, Canada
The Yellowhead Highway continues south along the mighty Thompson River, with spectacular views of the Monashee Mountains. Overnight in Kamloops.
The Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre
Day 7
KAMLOOPS–FERRY CROSSING–VICTORIA Location Information Description
Victoria/Canada, Canada
As you travel through British Columbia’s Coast Mountain Range to its majestic Pacific coastline, the vegetation changes from desert landscape to lush alpine forest. Board your ferry for the spectacular crossing to Vancouver Island. Sightseeing in Victoria includes world-famous Butchart Gardens, the Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. This evening, consider a stroll along the lively Waterfront Promenade.
Breakfast
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
Day 8
VICTORIA Location Information Description
Victoria/Canada, Canada
Today is free to explore on your own. You may choose to join an optional wildlife and whale-watching trip cruising the beautiful waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands, looking for whales, porpoises, seals, and eagles. Your Tour Director will have ideas for enjoying this most British of Canadian cities.
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
Day 9
VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING–VANCOUVER Location Information Description
Vancouver, Canada
This morning, set sail across the Strait of Georgia and through the spectacular Gulf Islands. In Vancouver, city sightseeing includes Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown, and other famous landmarks. The remainder of the day is free to explore Robson Street and experience British Columbia’s premier shopping and entertainment location.
Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown
Day 10
VANCOUVER Location Information Description
Vancouver, Canada
Your vacation ends this morning. You can extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Vancouver further.
Important information:
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 45-22 days prior to commencement of services: 20% of total price*
- 21-8 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
- 7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
- On departure day and later: 100% of total price*
- *Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
- Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
- In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A $250 non-refundable, non-transferable, per-person, per-vacation deposit is required to reserve space for you, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Payment of the deposit indicates you have read and accepted theseall Terms & Conditions. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit payment is processed and you receive a confirmation invoice.
- Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Within the final payment date, payment in full is required at time of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not received by the due date. The payment policy may vary for group reservations.
- Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air).
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