Day 1: CALGARY
Arrival at Calgary International Airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.
The best of the Canadian West (without flights)
Calgary - Banff National Park - Lake Louise - Emerald Lake - Icefields Parkway - Jasper National Park - Mt. Robson Provincial Park - Ranch in Kamloops - Fort Langley - Victoria - Whistler - Vancouver
Itinerary
Day 2: CALGARY - BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Breakfast and departure for an orientation tour of downtown Calgary. This city is the famous "cowboy" capital of the world and boasts authentic western boutiques, as well as Heritage Park, which revives Alberta's pioneering past and tells the story of the province and the impact of the arrival of the railroad and the oil industry. After the panoramic tour, departure along the Trans-Canada Highway towards the Rocky Mountains and Banff National Park, surrounded by crystal-clear lakes, waterfalls, and imposing mountains. With luck, we might see bears or elk in the wild. Arrival at the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 3: P.N. BANFF – LAKE LOUISE - P.N. BANFF
Breakfast. Today we will visit some of Canada's most famous lakes. We'll begin with the beautiful Moraine Lake (only accessible from June to September), framed by the Valley of the Ten Peaks within Banff National Park. We'll continue to the park's most famous and iconic spot, Lake Louise, from where we'll see Victoria Glacier, considered one of the most scenic places in the world. Before returning to Banff, we'll stop at the mesmerizing Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park, which will captivate us with its intense color. Overnight stay.Day 4: P.N. BANFF – ICE FIELDS - P.N. JASPER
Breakfast. We'll start the day traveling along the Glacier Route with stops at Bow and Peyto Lakes (June to October only), and in front of the impressive Castle Mountain. The road will take us into Jasper National Park. We'll reach the Athabasca Glacier in the Columbia Icefield, the largest icefield (325 km²) south of the Arctic Circle, where we'll enjoy a ride on the Ice Explorer (included). We'll continue to the town of Jasper. Overnight stay.Day 5: P. N. JASPER – KAMLOOPS
Breakfast. We'll begin the day heading towards Pyramid and Patricia Lakes. Afterwards, skirting Moose Lake, we'll bid farewell to Jasper to admire the majesty of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. We'll leave the high mountains and, near Wells Gray Provincial Park, visit the 70-meter-high Spahats Falls. We'll continue our journey towards Kamloops, passing through a prairie landscape until we reach our accommodation, a ranch in the style of the Canadian West. Dinner is included at the ranch. Overnight stay.
Day 6: KAMLOOPS – FORT LANGLEY – VANCOUVER
Breakfast. Departure following the Fraser River route towards Vancouver. We will descend through wide valleys and meadows to reach the historic and charming town of Fort Langley, and from there we will continue our route to the city of Vancouver. Before heading to the hotel, we will take an orientation tour and discover a city where the sea and the mountains coexist in perfect harmony. Overnight stay.Day 7: VANCOUVER
Breakfast. In the morning, depart for a panoramic tour of the city. We will pass through the neighborhoods of Yaletown, Chinatown (the largest in Canada), Gastown (the oldest neighborhood in the city), and Stanley Park, where we will stop to photograph authentic Indigenous totem poles. The tour ends at the Granville Island Market. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay.
Optional activity: For this free afternoon, we suggest an excursion to explore northern Vancouver.
Day 8: VANCOUVER – VICTORIA – VANCOUVER
Breakfast. The day begins with a comfortable hour and a half trip on the ferry that will take us to Vancouver Island. Once on the island, our first visit will be to the beautiful Butchart Gardens, the most famous gardens in America for its great variety of flowers and trees. We will continue to central Victoria, where we will have free time to optionally visit the Royal British Columbia Museum (entrance not included) with its exhibits dedicated to the history of the province and indigenous communities. The surroundings of the Fairmont Empress Hotel, located on the bayfront, is the most photographed building in Victoria. Don't forget to take a walk along Government Street, with original shops displaying their products of British origin. Free time for lunch (not included). In the late afternoon, return by ferry to Vancouver. Accommodation.
(Optionally, those who wish can choose to return by seaplane to Vancouver. See supplement)
Day 9: VANCOUVER – WHISTLER - VANCOUVER
Breakfast. We leave Vancouver to enter one of the most recognized roads for its spectacular nature: Sea to Sky Highway. We will make the first stop at the imposing Shannon waterfalls, which with their 333 meter drop, are the last step that the icy waters travel through before falling into the sea. Passing through the town of Squamish, the tallest granite monolith in Canada rises majestically, the Stawamus Chief, better known as “The Chief” and 700 meters high. We arrived at the Village of Whistler, which has countless shops and restaurants that are a delight for the traveler looking for the most appropriate souvenir while admiring the mountain landscape. Free time to enjoy the villa. In the afternoon, return to Vancouver. Accommodation.
(Optionally, those who wish can choose to return by seaplane to Vancouver. See supplement)
Day 10: VANCOUVER
Breakfast and free time until transfer time to the airport.
General conditions
- Airport / hotel / airport transfers.
- Regular transportation with Spanish-speaking driver-guide.
- Visits described in the itinerary, in regular service with Spanish-speaking guide.
- 9 nights in a hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.
- 1 dinner at the ranch.
- Entrance to Heritage Park in Calgary.
- Ride on the Ice Explorer.
- Entrance to Butchar Gardens in Victoria.
- Tips to porters for 1 suitcase per passenger (if the client travels with more than one suitcase, the handling of each extra suitcase will be charged separately).
- Plus travel assistance insurance.
- Flights.
- ETA or visa.
- Drinks during dinner at the ranch.
- Lunches and dinners not specified as included.
- Optional insurance.
- Tips for drivers and guides.
- Tips at restaurants and hotels.
- Personal expenses.
- As well as any other service not specified as included.
-Administration fees: €30 per booking.
-Land services (*):
*Up to 36 days prior to departure: Free cancellation.
*Cancellations received between 35 and 31 days prior to departure will incur a 20% penalty.
*Cancellations received between 30 and 15 days prior to departure will incur a 50% penalty.
*Cancellations received between 14 and 8 days prior to departure will incur a 75% penalty.
*Cancellations received within 7 days prior to departure Departures will incur a 100% penalty.
(*)Additionally: Stampede Season: 100% of the hotel cost in Calgary if canceled 45 days or less in advance. FIFA World Cup Season: 100% of the hotel cost in
Vancouver
if canceled 60 days or less in advance. announcement
-Guaranteed departures from 2 passengers, with arrivals in Calgary on Sundays (from May 5 to October 6, 2024).
-Free time: during the time free, clients do not have transportation or a local guide.
-Possible change of route: our representative in Canada has the full right to modify the program for the client's benefit or due to force majeure.
-Hotel list: Hotels will be confirmed 31 days before departure, based on those published in the program, and may vary depending on availability at the time of receiving the reservation request. If we cannot offer the hotels in the program, other hotels of a similar category to the one requested will be offered, the latter being specified in our confirmation. Once accepted, no claim for the change of hotels will apply. The hotel rooms are standard category. For another type of room, see supplement.
-Transfers: In cases where the client requests a change of hotel, transfers from one hotel to another are not included. Passengers with extra nights that have not been reserved through Luxotour lose their right to entry and/or exit transfers. Passengers with extra nights in hotels other than those specified in the program must make the hotel change at their own expense.
-Luggage compartments and optional services: the handling of a suitcase per passenger in all hotels. Baggage handling at airports is not included. The bag charge is CAD 5 per piece, per move. Luxotour is not responsible for any excursion or service that has not been contracted and paid for before the start of the trip.
-Waiting time at airports: the waiting time for Our guides, according to the flight information provided by the client, will take a maximum of an hour and a half. After this time, the passenger must use another means of transportation and no refund will apply.
-Data necessary for reservation management: in order to offer a better service, We ask that when making your reservation, you provide us with as much information as possible, especially the passenger's full name and the locator of their air ticket. No refund will be made if the information provided is incorrect.
-The breakfasts included in the hotels have assigned times according to the policies of each hotel establishment, generally being between 06:30 hrs and 09:30 hrs. Outside the hours established by each hotel, the passenger will lose this service. Room services or breakfast bags have an additional cost.
- Early arrival at the hotel on the first day of travel does not guarantee that rooms will be available. Standard check-in times apply unless additional nights are purchased to ensure immediate access to rooms. Generally the rooms are available after 4:00 p.m.
- triple and quadruple rooms: in Canada triple and quadruple rooms They do not consist of three or four beds, but rather two beds where the clients must be accommodated.
-Baggage: In case of lost luggage by the airlines, it will be the responsibility of the passenger manage the claim and call the company directly to process the delivery or compensation that may apply. Luxotour will not be responsible for any processing due to loss or breakage of suitcases.
-People with reduced mobility: some places, hotels and transport are not adapted for wheelchairs, Please consult it and notify it before making the reservation. Any additional expenses for assistance required throughout the tour will be borne by the client.
-Special foods: cases of food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, vegetarian food, etc. .) must be communicated before arrival in Canada, although it is not possible to guarantee any type of diet or special menu.
-Consumer withdrawal: the circuit is sold as a closed package , so there will be no refund or discount for services that clients decide not to enjoy or in which they cannot participate due to personal, medical reasons, flight schedules or other events.
-Behavior during the trip: in the event that a passenger's attitude endangers the operation of the tour and/or causes inconvenience to the rest of the group, he or she will be forced to leave the circuit without any type of discount or refund for the services that you cannot enjoy.
-Credit card: all hotels in Canada require the passenger to provide a credit card or a cash deposit as a guarantee to facilitate the services. of telephone calls, minibar, laundry, room service charges, etc...
-Tips: tipping is mandatory in Canada, ranging from 15%, 18% or 20% depending on the establishment. Tips for porters at airports CAD$ 2.00, in hotels CAD$ 3.00 to $4.00 per piece, guides and/or drivers CAD$ $ 8.00 per person per day.
-Personal documentation and travel requirements entry into Canada: it is the client's responsibility to inform themselves about the current regulations regarding entry and exit of the country to which they are traveling, as well as to bring the personal documents required by the authorities. Luxotour does not assume any responsibility in this regard. Please note that visa, transit and entry regulations vary from one country to another and, in turn, may be modified at short notice and without prior notice.
The prices published for children under 12 years of age apply only when they share a room with two adults and without the right to an extra bed. From the age of 12 they pay as an adult.