Mountain Express - Self Drive

The Journey:

• Day 1: Calgary

  Arrive at Calgary’s International Airport and transfer independently to your centrally-located hotel . The Roadbook you received will have all the information needed for your holiday journey . The remainder of the day is at your leisure to create your own urban adventure in the Stampede City and form your first impressions of Western Canada . Overnight in Calgary

• Day 2: Calgary to Banff

  Leaving Calgary behind, you will set your sights today on the magnificent Rocky Mountains . Feel the majesty of these mountains as you first travel through the foothills and then enter Banff National Park where the craggy peaks loom larger the closer you get . After you have arrived in the bustling town of Banff, the remainder of the day is free to explore its charms . Overnight in Banff

• Day 3: Banff National Park

  The entire day is free to tour Banff and the surrounding area . We suggest a visit to the Luxton Museum, a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain or a stroll through town admiring the many shops . You may also try river rafting on the Bow River or take a boat tour on beautiful Lake Minnewanka . Overnight in Banff

• Day 4: Banff to Jasper

  Drive to Jasper via the spectacular Icefields Parkway, said to be one of the most scenic routes in all the world . We suggest stops at Lake Louise and Peyto Lake en route . A visit to Maligne Canyon in Jasper National Park should also not be missed . Return to the road for the final stretch to the resort town of Jasper . Overnight in Jasper

• Day 5: Jasper to Sun Peaks

  The Yellowhead Highway will take you on a route first explored by trappers and traders . You will see Mount Terry Fox as well as Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies . If time permits, we suggest exploring Wells Gray Provincial Park, a nature reserve priding itself on the untamed and pristine state of its wilderness . Continue to Sun Peaks, a year-round resort catering to families as well as sports enthusiasts . Overnight in Sun Peaks .

• Day 6: Sun Peaks to Vancouver

  Driving past Kamloops, you’ll journey through stunning sagebrush-covered ranch lands stretching along the South Thompson River, where vast cattle herds and cowboys on horseback still define the landscape. Entering the dramatic Fraser Canyon, towering rock walls reveal the Fraser River’s powerful whitewater rapids far below. At Hell’s Gate, more than 750,000 litres of water surge through the narrow 34-metre gorge every minute, while a gondola ride offers unforgettable canyon views. Further downstream, the lush Fraser Valley opens into the maritime basin of British Columbia’s Lower Mainland as you approach vibrant Vancouver, Canada’s Gateway to the Pacific. Overnight in Vancouver.

• Day 7: Vancouver

  Full day in Vancouver and the surrounding area . Climb aboard a San Francisco-style trolley for a fully-commented Vancouver city tour . Sightsee at your own pace as you hop-on and hop-off for any length of time at many premier attractions, parks, gardens, galleries and restaurants (pass valid for 2 days) . Overnight in Vancouver .

• Day 8: End of Tour

  Check-in at Vancouver International Airport for your departure flight