Honeymoon in Western Canada

First Day Arrival in Vancouver
At Vancouver airport you will be greeted by our guide with a special welcome reserved for honeymooners. Then transfer to your 4-star Hotel, in a room overlooking the beautiful Vancouver Bay. Take a first panoramic tour of the area between the airport and downtown with visits to Chinatown and Gastown, the city’s two oldest neighborhoods.
Dinner in one of the trendiest clubs along the English Bay, enchanting in its sparkling night-time make-up.

Second Day Visit to Vancouver
The second day is devoted to visiting Vancouver, the beautiful city on the West Coast. Our guide will introduce you to the culture, history and customs of this part of Canada, characterized by a strongly multiethnic and very balanced society. Visits to major attractions such as Stanley Park, real green lung of the city, the Aquarium and the beautiful Bay, offering a spectacular landscape of mountains and ocean. Crossing the beautiful Lions Bridge you will reach so the part called North Shore. From here you will head towards Grouse Mountain where you will visit the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, located on the Capilano river canyon, a spectacular destination preferred by newlyweds. On the same road you will reach, visiting with the Guide, the Salmon Hatchery. Then you will move to visit Cypress Mountain overlooking the Bay to enjoy the spectacular views. In the afternoon you will be escorted to the Downtown Marina to board the Seaplane, for a fascinating and scenic seaplane flight over the Bay of Vancouver until Gulf Island, flying over the Lions Bridge, only a few dozen meters away. In the evening, return to the Hotel to relax and prepare you for dinner in an elegant restaurant on the Bay

Third Day Vancouver Island – Victoria
In the morning, pick up of your rental car and then, with our staff, you will go to the ferry to Victoria, the capital of the region, peaceful and beautiful Victorian town at the southern end of Vancouver Island. Blessed with a mild climate, the city has beautiful old buildings around the elegant harbor area, Hinner Harbor, once an important trading center for the entire region. From there ships and cargo ships sailed and moored, of the oldest and most important company of Canadian businesses, the Hudson Bay Company, today The Bay, a major trade group of department stores. After visiting this part of the city you will take the road that leads to the Saanich peninsula to visit the Butchart Gardens, one of the largest indoor flower shows in the world, achieved by reusing abandoned stone quarry. a destination for all honeymoon couples, offering you the opportunity to take great souvenir photos. From the delightful Sunken Garden to the attractive Rose Garden, this floral exhibition serves to keep alive the traditional local crops and those of other areas of the world. Here you can spend some hours among lush exotic gardens. In the late afternoon transfer to your 4 star Hotel  in the heart of Victoria. Dinner at a Restaurant downtown, chosen specially for you.

Fourth Day Departure for the west coast
In the morning, after breakfast, you will leave for the west coast of the island, in the Pacific Rim area. Here you will visit the two picturesque fishing villages on the Pacific Ocean, Tofino and Ucluelet, two real jewels of this part of the island. You will stay for two nights in the beautiful and characteristic lodge entirely built in wood, facing the cliff. You will arrive in Tofino in the early afternoon, in time for your excursion in the bay to visit the island of Meares, with its incredible Rainforest. The trees of this forest are among the oldest and largest in the whole region. Do not miss the walk along the path, through these real giants of the forest. On your return you can prepare yourself for your dinner at the Restaurant – signposted – in Tofino, where you will enjoy excellent cuisine based on seafood. Night at your lodge.

Fifth Day Whale Watching (*Option 1)
Today will be your day of Ocean excursion along the wonderful Pacific Rim coast, Canada’s largest National Marine Park. It is the destination of travelers and  naturalist photographers in search of beautiful images of this nature and of the animals that live here harmoniously. The great cetaceans, the orcas, the great sea lions are the true stars. An exciting excursion, with good and expert charter, to approach these fascinating animals and to sail around Broken Group Island. On the way back, you can stroll along the port of Tofino and enjoy the simple but tasty cuisine of the West Coast, based on crabs, lobsters, oysters and salmon. In the afternoon enjoy the fantastic sunset strolling along a stretch of the West Coast Trail. In the evening: candlelit dinner at the restaurant with terrace overlooking the village of Tofino. Night at your Lodge

Sixth Day Telegraph Cove (Whale watching *Option 2)
Soon, in the morning, after a hearty breakfast, take the road to the north, towards Port Hardy from where, Tomorrow, you will embark for the Inside Passage. The journey of almost 4 hours, will make a stopover in Telegraph Cove, with the picturesque “boardwalk village”, the characteristic walk in the small port built in wood, from which the most famous Whale watching excursions of the Island depart. A little further on, you will find another charming fishing village, Port Mc Neill, less than an hour from Port Hardy, from where you can discover Cape Scott Provincial Park, at about 40 minutes. You will stay for one night in a quaint old style hotel of this town on the ocean.

Seventh Day  Inside Passage
It is the day of the great adventure in the Inside Passage. At 7.30 am the Ferry Queen Charlottes will leave for Prince Rupert to arrive late in the evening. You will make an entire day’s journey, sailing among tall fjords like canyons of unparalleled beauty, in waters literally teeming with life, clearly visible from the ship’s deck. It is certainly one of the most interesting parts of the trip and in this season you can see whales, killer whales, dolphins, sea lions and seals, in a spectacular landscape, on a journey lasting 15/16 hours. You will arrive at 10.30 pm at Prince Rupert, where you will be greeted by the hotel’s booked manager, where you will only stay for this night..

Eighth Day  Great Bear Rainforest and  the Grizzly Sanctuary (*Option 3)
The morning you will go to the discovery of another wonder of this land. You will make a beautiful excursion, always on board of a comfortable boat, to observe one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in the world, the Grizzly Sanctuary of Khutzeymateen Park. You can observe these impressive plantigrade for a few hours, in large groups, with their babies. The complex social world of these that are considered, together with polar bears, the strongest carnivores on the planet. Afterwards you will start your journey away from the coast with Highway 16, with very interesting destinations for the observation of nature, especially for the Indian – Native culture. Along the Skeena River Valley, you will visit two guided tours, some naturalistic sites and of Native, true protected oases. You will see numerous animals and you can visit villages and archaeological sites that refer to the millennial history of the populations that once, not too far, lived sovereign in this beautiful area. Then visit the Exchamsiks Provincial Park. It is located just off Highway 16, along the initial part of the Skeena River valley, 37 km west of Terrace, towards Prince Rupert. In this oasis there is a large population of beautiful mountain goats, to be observed with binoculars. It is also the territory of large mammals such as elk, bull deer, coyotes, wolves and especially bears, both black and grizzlies, plus migratory birds, such as the Blue and Green Herons, the great Canadian Gees and the snow geese, who spend the winter here. You will then arrive at Terrace and here you will have a first guided tour with our very good Native Guide to Kitselas Canyon. You will visit with Brian, on his Van, the village of the Kitselas and Tsimshmian Nation populations who have been living in this area for 11,000 years. Here you can walk in a village as it was originally. You will also see some Petroglyph sculptures. In the evening you will go to your beautiful lodge, booked half-board, on the banks of the Skeena River.

Ninth Day Canyon City and Lava Bed
Day dedicated to the perhaps most important excursion of the itinerary in this area. It will be dedicated to the largest system of Indian Villages of North America, called Canyon City, always with our good Indian guide Brian, in the Hazelton and New Hazelton area, 80 Km from Terrace. It is a place of primary importance for the native culture as it is home to the most important traditional Indian village in the region. In the early afternoon you will continue to the east to quickly get closer to the Rockies. You will pass by Smithers and the Bulkley valley where in MoriceTown, you will see the Indians fishing in the Bulkley River using the traditional system of pocket nets. From here you will reach Huston or Burns Lake, where you will stay for the night in B / B.

Tenth Day Prince George
The only step towards the Rockies, where you will arrive the following day. In the evening, you will reach Prince George where you will stay for the night, at the Sandman Inn or similar with breakfast.

Introduction to the Rockies.
The area between Jasper and Banff will be your main destination. Spend this area at least 5 days, visiting with your very detailed guide that you will receive upon your arrival, one of the most beautiful parks in the world.In an area of ​​almost 30,000 square kilometers, with the highest percentage of Unesco World Heritage Sites, we have the Jasper Park, the Banff Park, the adjacent Yoho National Park and the Kootney National Park. Between Jasper Park and Banff Park, at a distance of about 250 km, there is another exceptional natural wonder, the millenary Columbia Icefield glaciers along the Icefield Parkway, the highway connecting Jasper and Banff with the Yoho National Park. They are among the largest in the world. Here you will do the Tour with the special shuttle that will take you directly over the glacier. You will stay for the latter part of your itinerary in characteristic lodges, 1 night in Jasper, 1 in the Sunwapta Lodge, 2 nights in Banff and 1 night in Lake Louise, in a third-class Lodge, with excellent restaurant and other internal comforts, such as SPAs, massages and other beauty treatments for ladies and recreational activities such as spectacular horse riding and canoeing in the wonderful alpine lakes. You will also do a “climb” in the Gondola in Banff, towards the Sulfur Mountain.

Eleventh Day Arrival at Rockies – Arrival in Jasper
Early in the morning, take the road to your first destination in the Canadian Rockies. Jasper will be your first destination, with the wonderful Jasper National Park. The first day in this area will obviously be dedicated to the enchanting alpine village and its surroundings. In the evening you will go to relax in Jasper and candlelight dinner at the restaurant reported, dedicated to you. You will spend the night at the Maligne Lodge or similar Lodge.

Twelfth Day Jasper, Maligne Lake and Canyon
On this day we will deepen our knowledge of the Jasper National Park, 11,000 square kilometers of wild mountain territory. Some of the rarest animals in North America, grizzly bears, elk, caribou and wolves can be spotted. Among the outdoor activities that can be practiced there are trekking, rafting and canoeing. Maligne Lake, with a small cruise, will be one of the most fascinating excursions of this final part of your itinerary. Also in the area, you can go on an excursion to Maligne Canyon with its network of underground canals that reach another lake, one of the natural wonders of this area, together with a visit to the 2 pretty villages mentioned on our Guide. In the afternoon you will head south on the Icefield Parkway, where you will reach your beautiful Lodge in the heart of the Columbia Glacier park at the Sunwapta Falls lodge, where you will dine in front of the splendid Columbia Glacier panorama.

Thirteenth Day Descent along the Icefield parkway. Columbia Glacier
Today, to the south on the most spectacular highway in the world, the Icefield Parkway which connects Jasper with other centers such as Banff, Lake Louise and the main attractions of the Rockies as a backbone. But perhaps the attraction for which this area is best known is the large number of wild animals that can often be found here. Moreover, the extension of this area of ​​parks is 4 times that of the Yellowstone. “On The Road” till Athabasca Falls, another marvel of the Rockies.  All these steps are detailed in your Road Book. After, it will be time for the Columbia glaciers. It is no coincidence that this is called the motorway of the glaciers. Here you will do the scheduled excursion to Glacier with the Ice-Bus. You will also stop at beautiful lakes starting with reaching the top of the pass with the spectacular view of the underlying turquoise lake, the Peyto Lake. In the evening, further south, to get to your magnificent destination, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Hotel, one of the most renowned hotels in North America, beautifully positioned in front of the magnificent emerald lake, with the superb view of the Victoria Glacier. And here, in front of this monumental Panorama that you will dine, at the Restaurant of the Fairmont Chateau.

Fourteenth Day Lake Louise and the Continental Divide of Moraine Lake
Today starting from your magnificent Hotel, you will visit the surroundings and the paths around the beautiful Lake Louise. You will start right with the sight of the beautiful Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Hotel, a true architectural masterpiece, which stands in front of the beautiful Lake and the magnificent Victoria glacier. This historic 1920’s hotel, along with the Banff Fairmont Spring Hotel has practically founded, thanks to a skillful management, the glorious tourist history of the Canadian Rockies. Lake Louise is the most famous and visited of the Rocky lakes and perhaps of the world! You can take a beautiful walk slightly uphill towards the top of the mountain, which leads to the Viewpoint of the plain of the 6 Glaciers. It’s a breathtaking view. You can also do it on horseback, not being demanding, absolutely beautiful. In the end, to rest, you could go and visit the nearby and delightful Lake Agnese ascending towards the delightful Swiss hut. In the afternoon, if you want, you can visit a few miles from Lake Louise, its sister lake, the Moraine lake, another of the wonders of this region. Fascinating surroundings, beautiful and spectacular scenic trails. In these walks you can see spectacular mountain views with the towering and austere peaks, magnificent at sunset, along with magnificent wild flowers. In the evening you will reach the third destination along this spectacular route: Banff, the pretty Alpine village! Here you will go to dinner if you want (not included) in a great Restaurant reported by the Road Book for a good Buffalo steak! Night in the newest Banff Lodge-Hotel, the Fox Hotel, with its natural spring, carved into the rock, in the middle of the lodge.

Fifteenth Day Banff
Visit to Banff with the Tour & Visit to the historic birthplace of the village, The Cave and The Basin Historical Site, the oldest and most famous museum dedicated to the Rocky Mountains. Interesting introduction to the animal and geological life of this area. So on a trip in the Gondola to the mountain that stands in front of the city, with the characteristic “Gondola” and the panoramic ride to Sulfur Mountain, almost 3000 meters high. On top of this spectacular natural terrace you can take a snack or lunch at a good restaurant, also known as the highest in the Rockies. In these two 2 days, starting from the Lodge, you will visit the most beautiful attractions of Banff National Park and Yoho National Park with their Canyons, waterfalls, lakes, high peaks and forests along the highway passing through they are just to give the observer the opportunity to feel part of the park. In the afternoon going south you will visit an important area both for other lakes and for some interesting Geological structures, the Hoodoos, the suggestive limestone formations of the Rockies, which are located towards the road to visit the other lakes further south, the Vermillion Lake with Mount Rundle and Minnewanka Lake in the Valley of Paradise. All perfectly in detail with maps and itinerary on R.B. In the evening, return to your Lodge in Banff to the farewell dinner of this wonderful trip offered by Le Reve House, in your honor at the restaurant reported.

Sixteenth Day Arrival in Calgary
Today, starting from Banff and only an hour and a half way, you will go to Calgary where, if you want, you can do some shopping and then take you to the airport, where you will leave your rental car, and then take the your return flight.
For those who decide to return from Vancouver, this day will be dedicated to the return journey from the Rocky Mountains to Vancouver with overnight at the hotel. The return flight will then be scheduled for the 17th day.