Vancouver and Canadian Rockies (Self Drive)
❮Vancouver and Canadian Rockies (Self Drive)
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This 11 night sample itinerary includes:
- Hotel for 2 nights in Vancouver
- Flight from Vancouver to Calgary
- Rental Car for 10 days
- Hotel for 2 nights in Calgary
- Hotel for 2 nights in Banff
- Hotel for 2 nights in Jasper
- Hotel for 2 nights in Edmonton
- Hotel for 1 night in Calgary
Driving Time
Calgary - Banff: 1 hr. 30 mins. approx.
Banff - Jasper: 3 hrs 40 mins. approx.
Jasper - Edmonton: 4 hrs. mins. approx.
Edmonton - Calgary: 3 hrs. 10 mins. approx.
DiscoverCanadawith this unique Self-Drive Package . Start in Vancouver (west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada`s densest, most ethnically diverse cities). After that, fly to Calgary (financial centre of western Canada, with its panoramic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains and its historic association with cattle ranching and oil exploration), then, pick up a rental car, and drive to Banff (famous winter resort), then, Jasper (small town in the middle of Canada`s largest Rockies national park, home to the world’s second-largest dark sky preserve, and has 1,200 kms of hiking trails) and Edmonton (located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region which is surrounded by Alberta's central region). Last but not least, drive back to Calgary for one more night. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel, and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Vancouver (British Columbia)
Day 1Arrive to Vancouver (British Columbia)
Overnight in Vancouver (British Columbia)Day 2Overnight in Vancouver (British Columbia)Day 3Departing from Vancouver (British Columbia)
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Calgary (Alberta)
Day 3Arrive to Calgary (Alberta)
Overnight in Calgary (Alberta)Day 4Overnight in Calgary (Alberta)Day 5Departing from Calgary (Alberta)
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Banff (Alberta)
Day 5Arrive to Banff (Alberta)
Overnight in Banff (Alberta)Day 6Overnight in Banff (Alberta)Day 7Departing from Banff (Alberta)
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Jasper (Alberta)
Day 7Arrive to Jasper (Alberta)
Overnight in Jasper (Alberta)Day 8Overnight in Jasper (Alberta)Day 9Departing from Jasper (Alberta)
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Edmonton (Alberta)
Day 9Arrive to Edmonton (Alberta)
Overnight in Edmonton (Alberta)Day 10Overnight in Edmonton (Alberta)Day 11Departing from Edmonton (Alberta)
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Calgary (Alberta)
Day 11Arrive to Calgary (Alberta)
Overnight in Calgary (Alberta)Day 12Departing from Calgary (Alberta)
Canada
Being the world's second largest country in regards to land mass, you`ll find an extraordinary amount of unique diversity in the culture and history, as well as incredible natural landscape and attractions. The country is filled with wonderfully friendly people, classy, diverse cities, and a varied landscape that includes tundras, rainforests, deserts and huge mountains. Come to Canada for varied experiences, from iconic wilderness - complete with epic landscapes, bears, moose, and endless hiking trails - to Canadian culture such as trying maple syrup in its motherland, trying tasty Poutin, and watching an ice hockey game. Spend your time hiking through the Rockies, learning about the maritime history of the east coast, or exploring the cosmopolitan cities of Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, this is a country where every traveler will find something to their liking.
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Vancouver (British Columbia)
Vancouver is famous for its fresh, local seafood, especially its salmon. The Vancouver Art Gallery is known for its works by regional artists, while the Museum of Anthropology houses preeminent First Nations collections.
Visit the Stanley Park and Seawall Path, Granville Island. Granville Island, Grouse Mountain, Museum of Anthropology, Kitsilano Beach, and so much more! -
Calgary (Alberta)
Calgary is Alberta's largest city! It's full of skyscrapers, but underneath all that glass, is a cosmopolitan city with a a rough and wild cowboy charm to it. Calgary sits in a vast, often brown colored plain in Southern Alberta. The area offers great hiking, kayaking, skiing, water rafting, and camping all around. The city itself is lively, especially during the Calgary Stampede in July, which attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year. The city has a quaint feel, blending modern and vintage atmospheres and decor into a place that has a lot in common with Dallas in the USA. As one of the largest cities in Canada, Calgary doesn't lack of exciting things to do.
Visit the The Calgary Tower, Calgary Zoo, Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump, Heritage Park Historical Village, The Calgary Stampede, Royal Tyrrell Museum, Canada's Sport Hall Of Fame, and so much more! -
Banff (Alberta)
Banff is a resort town and one of Canada's most popular tourist destinations. Known for its mountainous surroundings and hot springs, it is a destination for outdoor sports and features extensive hiking, biking, scrambling and skiing destinations within the area. Banff National Park is perhaps the most famous showcase of the country's natural beauty. It boasts stunning mountain scenery, epic hiking trails, and picturesque camping grounds and lodges. It is the ultimate getaway from the USA if you`re looking for a Swiss-style vacation where you can reconnect with nature. Banff is an absolute dream!
Visit The Town of Banff, Banff Springs Hotel, Sulphur Mountain, Lake Louise, Chateau Lake Louise, Hiking, Lake Louise Ski Resort, Moraine Lake, Sunshine Village Ski Resort, Icefields Parkway, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Bow Valley Parkway, and so much more! -
Jasper (Alberta)
Jasper National Park is often overlooked due to its world-famous neighbor: Banff National Park. Jasper National Park Alberta has more of a welcoming, quaint, homey feel with the breathtaking surroundings. The quaint city of Jasper has plenty of great restaurants, bars, and charming boutique shops to explore. Drive the outside of town where you'll be able to spot wildlife everywhere you look. Outside civilization, the Park boast endless scenic areas and you'll be amazed by the beauty of Spirit Island and the Athabasca Glacier.
Ride the Jasper Skytram, Summit Whistlers Mountain, Watch the Sunset at Pyramid Lake, Go Hiking, Canoe or Kayak on Medicine Lake, Go Ice or Rock Climbing, Discover the Wildlife, Explore Downtown Jasper, Walk on a Glacier, and so much more! -
Edmonton (Alberta)
Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, stretches along both banks of the North Saskatchewan River in roughly the center of the province. It is known as Canada's 'festival city' being that it hosts over 50 festivals annually. In recent years, Edmonton has been catching the attention of top travel lists, and for good reason: the food scene is booming! The city is also the gateway to Jasper National Park and the Canadian Rockies. Experience what 18 hours of sunlight a day feels like in the summer, or how the first snowfall transforms the river valley in winter. No matter the season, Edmonton is made for exploring.
Visit the Royal Alberta Museum, Elk Island National Park and Beaver Hills, West Edmonton Mall, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, Fort Edmonton Park, Muttart Conservatory, Alberta Legislature Building, Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton Valley Zoo, and so much more! -
Calgary (Alberta)
Calgary is Alberta's largest city! It's full of skyscrapers, but underneath all that glass, is a cosmopolitan city with a a rough and wild cowboy charm to it. Calgary sits in a vast, often brown colored plain in Southern Alberta. The area offers great hiking, kayaking, skiing, water rafting, and camping all around. The city itself is lively, especially during the Calgary Stampede in July, which attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year. The city has a quaint feel, blending modern and vintage atmospheres and decor into a place that has a lot in common with Dallas in the USA. As one of the largest cities in Canada, Calgary doesn't lack of exciting things to do.
Visit the The Calgary Tower, Calgary Zoo, Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump, Heritage Park Historical Village, The Calgary Stampede, Royal Tyrrell Museum, Canada's Sport Hall Of Fame, and so much more!
Visit the Stanley Park and Seawall Path, Granville Island. Granville Island, Grouse Mountain, Museum of Anthropology, Kitsilano Beach, and so much more!
Visit the The Calgary Tower, Calgary Zoo, Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump, Heritage Park Historical Village, The Calgary Stampede, Royal Tyrrell Museum, Canada's Sport Hall Of Fame, and so much more!
Visit The Town of Banff, Banff Springs Hotel, Sulphur Mountain, Lake Louise, Chateau Lake Louise, Hiking, Lake Louise Ski Resort, Moraine Lake, Sunshine Village Ski Resort, Icefields Parkway, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Bow Valley Parkway, and so much more!
Ride the Jasper Skytram, Summit Whistlers Mountain, Watch the Sunset at Pyramid Lake, Go Hiking, Canoe or Kayak on Medicine Lake, Go Ice or Rock Climbing, Discover the Wildlife, Explore Downtown Jasper, Walk on a Glacier, and so much more!
Visit the Royal Alberta Museum, Elk Island National Park and Beaver Hills, West Edmonton Mall, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, Fort Edmonton Park, Muttart Conservatory, Alberta Legislature Building, Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton Valley Zoo, and so much more!
Visit the The Calgary Tower, Calgary Zoo, Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump, Heritage Park Historical Village, The Calgary Stampede, Royal Tyrrell Museum, Canada's Sport Hall Of Fame, and so much more!