ROCKIES & WATERTON HIDDEN GEMS
Overview
Travel the road less traveled and explore some of the hidden Gems Western Canada has to offer. This tour will guide you from Vancouver through the Okanagan Valley, the Kootenay Rockies before entering the rolling prairies of Southern Alberta and the magnificent views of Waterton Lakes National Park. After this you will spend two nights in the iconic town of Banff before finishing this trip off in Calgary.
Itinerary
Sample ItineraryThis unique itinerary is a 1-way tour from Vancouver to Calgary. A tour combo is available for guests to select a return trip via Rocky Mountaineer’s “First Passage to the West” route on a 2-day 1-night package that we can arrange at an additional cost. Special rates are available when booking a Rocky Mountaineer package directly with us.
Additionally, we can arrange pre-tour accommodation in Vancouver and make additional post-tour arrangements in Calgary.
CUSTOM TOUR: This tour is available to book exclusively as a private tour. Speak to an agent to book this tour for your group.
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Vancouver to Osoyoos
Manning Provincial Park
Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre
- Depart Vancouver from Canada Place at 9:00am
- Enjoy incredible sights traveling through the Fraser Valley and Manning Park, a road less traveled
- Visit the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre (pronounced in-ka-meep) to learn more about the stories of Canada’s only desert and share in the rich living culture of the Okanagan people
- Enjoy a wine tasting at Nk’Mip Cellars
- Check into your beautiful accommodation at Watermark Resort
- Evening at leisure to enjoy the hotel pools, the lake, and explore the town of Osoyoos
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Osoyoos
Wineries in Osoyoos
Okanagan Lake
- Breakfast included at your hotel
- Morning at leisure to relax and enjoy the lake or participate in optional activities
- In the afternoon you will enjoy a visit to a few of the wineries to sample award-winning wine. Situated at the very southern tip of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, in one of the warmest areas of Western Canada, the region’s wineries have won more accolades than any other wine region in Canada
- Evening at leisure
3
Osoyoos to Nelson
Kokanee Creek Provincial Park
Downtown Nelson
- Breakfast included at your hotel
- Visit Kokanee Creek Provincial Park, bordering the West arm of Kootenay Lake
- Explore the charming town of Nelson on a tour of the city
- The remainder of the day is at your leisure in Nelson
4
Nelson to Waterton
Purcell Mountains
Waterton
- Breakfast included at your hotel
- Travel through the Purcell Mountains before entering the vast landscape of the rolling prairies
- Arrive in Waterton Lakes National Park where you check in to your hotel
5
Waterton
Waterton Lake
Waterton
- Breakfast included at your hotel
- Enjoy a scenic cruise on Upper Waterton Lake through the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
- This afternoon, join your guide for a short hike of the area
6
Waterton to Banff
Head-Smashed in Buffalo Jump
Banff Avenue
- Breakfast included at your hotel
- Visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site that preserves and interprets over 6,000 years of Plains Buffalo culture
- Visit Eau Claire Distillery and experience the Prohibition tour
- Enjoy a tour of Banff townsite including Bow Falls, HooDoos, Banff Springs Hotel
- Check in to your hotel on Banff Avenue
- Evening at leisure
7
Banff
Banff Mountain Gondola
Canoing at Lake Louise
- Breakfast included at your hotel
- Take the Banff Mountain Gondola and enjoy amazing views of the Rockies (included)
- Explore Lake Louise & Moraine Lake with the option to rent a canoe
- Evening at leisure in Banff
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Banff - Calgary
Calgary Tower
- Breakfast is included at your hotel
- Option to take the Rocky Mountaineer First Passage to the West* or continue on to the city of Calgary
- Upon arrival in Calgary receive a city tour and admission to the Calgary Tower
- Check into your hotel and evening at leisure to explore the vibrant city
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Calgary
Calagary
- Breakfast is included at your hotel
- Transfer to the airport for your return flight home (on your own and at additional cost) or choose to extend your stay in Calgary. We can assist you with post-tour planning.
Duration
9 Days | 8 Nights
Size
PRIVATE GROUP TOUR
Quad
From* CA$2,944/pp | US$2,296/pp
Triple
From* CA$3,144/pp | US$2,452/pp
Double
From* CA$3,494/pp | US$2,725/pp
Single
From* CA$4,794/pp | US$3,739/pp
*Prices may vary during peak season. Special rates available. Online booking fee excluded. Transactions are processed in Canadian dollars (CA$). Prices displayed in U.S. dollars (US$) are indicative rates only for information purposes. We recommend confirming current exchange rates prior to making any transactions.
Highlights
- Take the road less traveled
- Explore Canada’s only desert
- Wine tasting in the Okanagan Valley
- Marvel at the magnificent landscape of Waterton Lakes National Park
- Immerse yourself in the heritage and culture of the First Nations people of southern Alberta
- Spend 2-nights in the iconic town of Banff
- Option to take the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver
Inclusions
Mini-Coach transportation- Experienced, fun & friendly driver guide
- Daily Breakfast
- 8 Nights Hotel Accommodations
- Admission to the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre
- Admission to Waterton Lake Cruise
Visit of Head-smashed-In Buffalo Jump National Historic Site- Admission to the Sulphur Mountain Gondola in Banff
- Wine tastings in Osoyoos
- Craft beer tasting in Nelson
- Spirit tasting and special prohibition tour at Eau Claire Distillery
Mini-Coach transportation
Experienced, fun & friendly driver guide
8 Nights Hotel Accommodations
Craft beer tasting in Nelson
