Tour in Canada

Day 1 Arrival in Vancouver

Reception at Vancouver International Airport. Reception at Vancouver International Airport.
Car pick up, then transfer with a mini-tour of the city to Century Plaza Hotel or a similar one; double room with breakfast.

Day 2 Vancouver City Tour

Guided tour and a visit to Suspension Bridge, guided tour to Capilano Hatchery (salmon hatchery); visit to the parks of West Vancouver and the giant trees of Light House and Dundrave Park with picnic on the beach. Stanley Park and Aquarium. If there is time and desire – a guided tour to M.O.A., Museum of Antoplogy, the U.B.C., University of British Columbia.  Dinner indicated by our road book. Overnight stay at your hotel

Day3 Departure to Vancouver Island

In the morning you will go to the town of Tsawwassen and embark for Vancouver Island. But before that you’ll see the magnificent Butchart Gardens. Head to the old town and Inner Harbour, a harbour with ancient palaces. Then you will get on Mahallat Road, a scenic road overlooking Oak Bay and travel northward, towards Nanaimo and Port Alberni. Stop at magnificent Cathedral Grove, the Park of Red Cedars and Douglas Firs of the West, which is in fact the most important one in the region. You will arrive in Tofino and then get to Ucluelet.
Upon arrival, accommodation in a hotel and overnight stay. A walk in Tofino Harbour village with dinner included

Day 4 Tofino and Pacific Rim

Today you will start to explore Pacific Rim through a lovely trip to Meares Island, to observe true primeval forest of Pacific Rim. The island is still inhabited and an exclusive property of an ancient tribe of the natives. Then you will have a trip to Shooner Cove with a picnic, discovering the most beautiful beach combing in the world. Children will especially love the pools of this magnificent Bay, looking for beautiful shells, colorful anemones and starfish. In the early you’ll head towards Telegraph Cove. 1 night in a cabin at Telegraph Cove or Port McNeil Free dinner time

Day 5 The Orcas of Telegraph Cove

Early in the morning we will you’ll take a trip to observe the most beautiful orcas in the world – the orcas of Broughton Archipelago. After coming back, you’ll be transferred to Port Hardy. Dinner and night at the lodge. No breakfast

On request, you can take an additional excursion to “the Grizzlies of Knight Inlet” or Khuntzmayteen Grizzlies to observe the fauna and environment of Great Bear Rain Forest. To be quoted separately with an extra night.

Day 6 Inside Passage

Departure at 7.30 for the spectacular Inside Passage (check in at 5.30!). During this journey, you will never be tired or bored thanks to 1000 opportunities of observations from the deck of a ship. Fjords and giant canyons, killer whales and dolphins will accompany you in this first great day of sailing. Arrival in Prince Rupert at 11.30 pm. Overnight stay at Crest or Coast Hotel with breakfast.

Day 7  the Grizzlies of Kuntzmayteen (not included)

Today (if you choose) photo safari excursion is awaiting you, perhaps the most spectacular one of the entire trip. This photo safari will take you to the powerful and magnificent grizzly bear sanctuary of Knight Inlet, in the heart of Great Bear Rainforest, the park jewel of Canada, indicated by UNESCO and WWF as the most beautiful and preserved rainforest in the world. In the afternoon you will move to Terrace. First, you will visit the oldest native vestiges of Kitselas Canyon. Then you’ll check in your beautiful lodge on Skeena River. Salmon Dinner cooked by Italian chefs.

Day 8 The native villages of Skeena Valley

Early in the morning after a hearty breakfast you will leave for the most important site of the native nation of the West. Your previous visit to the M.O.A. of Vancouver now will be useful. This is Canyon City, a collection of villages 80 miles far Terrace, and a place of primary importance for the native culture. We will go on eastwards, passing Moricetown, where we will see beautiful waterfalls on Bulkley River where local Indians fish with unquestionable courage, using an ancient system of fishing. Must-see!! At this point we will start getting closer to to the Rockies to arrive in Prince George. Night stay at Sandman Inn, with breakfast included.

Day 9 Mount Robson and Jasper

Starting from Prince George, in less than 2 hours, you will discover Mount Robson, the highest peak of rocks. So we are coming closer to our next target destination: the Canadian Rockies. Having arrived so close to Jasper, keep on going East for a visit to the beautiful Lake Maligne, on board of a mini-cruise . In the area of Maligne Lake you will go on excursion to Maligne Canyon with its network of underground channels which lead to another lake: one of the natural wonders of this area. Nightstay at a  lodge in Jasper area, with breakfast included.

Day 10 Jasper Park and Photo Safari on Icefield Parkway

Today you will enjoy Icefield Parkway, the road which is so rich in rocky animals to take safari pictures! Then leave in the morning for a lovely walking tour with Ice Coach to Columbia glacier, at the end of which you will head South to start your trip to the most beautiful lakes in North America. We’ll start with reaching the Bow summit, and the spectacular Peyto Lake Viewpoint, which will really take your breath away! Then proceed to Banff, a delightful Alpine village and your final destination. You will stay at Banff Inn or Aspen Hotel or a similar one.

Day 11 Lake Louise and the Continental Divide of Moraine Lake

Today we will start off from Banff to get to Lake Louise, which is only 40 km away, and visit the surrounding area. From here you will start an unforgettable excursion: a magnificent walk towards the top of the mountain from the edge of the Lake which leads to a spectacular viewpoint  of six glaciers. In the afternoon we’ll visit  Moraine Lake, another wonder of this region which is just a stone’s throw from Lake Louise. They are twins in beauty, but each has its own unique landscape and fascinating surroundings of stunning scenic trails. After that, you’ll return to Banff. Here you’ll have dinner at a great restaurant marked by r.b. Overnight stay at your hotel with breakfast.

Day 12 Banff

You’ll start your visit to Banff with The Cave and  The Basin Historical Site, then the oldest and most famous museum dedicated to the Rocky Mountains. Then we will go up the mountain by cable car and have a scenic trip to Sulphur Mountain almost 3000 meters high. In the evening you will return to your lodge in Banff to change and go for dinner offered by Le Reve House at a featured restaurant.

Day 13 From Banff to Calgary and return flight

This morning you’ll move to Calgary which is one and a half hours from Banff. A walk in the Olympic district and a guided shopping tour will be followed by airport transfer and boarding for the return flight.