CANADA
Canadian Rockies ˇ§Self Driveˇ¨ Holiday, Vancouver to Calgary, or vice versa, by car or camper van.
Some of the wonderfully scenic vistas of Canada,
with Camper Van
Day 1 Depart
Hong Kong for Canada, with your choice of Airline.
Day 1 Due
to the Dateline, you will normally arrive on the same day as departure from
Hong Kong. After clearing Immigration, take delivery of a self-drive car or
camper van in Vancouver and spend a quiet day, overnight in Vancouver.
Day 2 Follow
the Trans Canada Highway along the mighty Fraser River and up its broad valley
to the Fraser River Canyon with its rocky gorge and spectacular vantage points.
Continue along Kamloops Lake for overnight.
Day 3 The
countryside gets wilder and the altitude higher as the road continues along the
North Thompson River, through the Columbia Mountains. Turn east along the
Yellowhead Highway, the route of the ˇ§Overlanders of 1862ˇ¨, the fortune seekers
who risked their lives to reach the Caribou gold fields. Spectacular views of
Mt. Robson (12,972 ft.), the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Enter
Alberta Province and arrive at Jasper.
Day 4 In
Jasper to enjoy its spectacular environs.
Day
5 Continue
along the Banff-Jasper Highway, the most awe inspiring and spectacular selection of the National
Park. Snow-domed peaks, waterfalls, lakes around every bend, each scene
competing with the last for sheer majesty. The wildlife that abounds in the
Park includes moose, deer, big horned sheep and brown bears.
Big horn rams fighting for the females.
The Athabasca Glacier, part of the massive Columbia Icefield, beckons for a rare Snow-coach ride on the glacier.
The
aptly named snow coach with its exceptional wheels.
Overnight at Lake Louise
where the venerable Chateau Lake Louise overlooks the lake and Victoria
Glacier.
Lake Louise, looking magnificent in the summer sun
Day 6 In
Banff, relax in this town, which is a ski resort in winter, so has lots of
accommodation and facilities to offer its visitors in the summer.
Day 7 Continue
to Calgary and surrender the self-drive car or camper van.
Transfer
to the Airport, Depart Calgary
This is a suggested Itinerary only, it can be
lengthened or shortened to suit your available travel dates. It can also be
made to include other destinations in U.S.A. or Canada.
COSTS:
As the price will vary on the Airline taken and
the type of vehicle, please call us for the costs of your selected dates etc.
etc..