Summer Rockies Classic Tour

Summer Rockies Classic Tour

  • Our Original Rockies Tour
  • 4 Days | 3 Nights

Overview

The Canadian Rocky Mountains; nothing is more iconic of our great country than these mountains. The Classic Tour is our original and most popular tour that Discover Canada Tours began with. You will have overnight stays in Revelstoke, the Town of Banff, and Valemount. These three towns epitomize the landscapes and cultures of three distinct areas of Western Canada. The Classic Tour includes amazing sightseeing stops in the Okanagan Valley, the grandeur of the Selkirk Mountains and the imposing peaks of the Rocky Mountains. You will also have the chance to visit the gorgeous turquoise glacial lakes of the Rockies, including one of the most photographed lakes in the world, Lake Louise. We also offer two amazing optional activities. You can have the chance to walk on a glacier at the Columbia Icefields. This is a once in a lifetime experience that makes you realize just how fragile our planet is. You can also choose to take a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain in Banff. At the top, you will be treated to 360-degree panoramas of the Rocky Mountains and a fantastic view over the Town of Banff and the gorgeous turquoise Bow River. We carefully select all of the hotels to include in our tour packages and wonderful Standard hotel accommodations are included in the tour price but you also have the option to upgrade to Premium hotels in Revelstoke at the Sutton Place Resort and in Valemount at the Best Western Plus. All prices are quoted at double occupancy in a standard hotel room. There are concessions for triple and quad rooms and a supplement if you wish to upgrade to a single room and/or upgrade to Premium hotels.

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Tour Itinerary

Please note: This itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen (weather) conditions. Departure times may vary by date, please see your confirmation email for exact departure times.

Day One - Vancouver to the Revelstoke
It’s an early start this morning. You will need to arrive at Canada Place at 8:00 am for a 8:15 am departure. Please don’t be late as we will not wait for you to arrive. As you leave Metro Vancouver and travel through the Fraser Valley, you will be greeted with some of the most beautiful sights of our coastal rainforest. The area is steeped in history; the history of Simon Fraser, the famous annual salmon runs up the Fraser River and the importance of the river and valley to the logging industry. You will then cross from the coastal mountain range into the Okanagan Valley, Canada’s desert region, famous for its wine and fruit farms. You will stop for lunch in downtown Kelowna, an authentic interior British Columbia town. You will then travel onto your accommodation for the night in Revelstoke. The downtown of Revelstoke is steeped in history. There are a number of fantastic restaurants, including an Indian/German/Asian fusion restaurant. It may not sound appetising, but trust us when we say this unique combination of flavours will make your taste buds explode!
Day Two - Revelstoke to Banff
After enjoying a continental breakfast at your hotel, you will depart Revelstoke and begin the journey to Banff as a final destination of the day. But there is so much to see on the way, you will be blown away. Today is the lake day. Before reaching the first lake, you will travel through the historic Roger’s Pass. From here you will move onto Lake Louise, one of the most famous lakes in the world. And it’s fame is well deserved. The sight of the turquoise lake, complete with a backdrop of a glacier between the valley, is something that you will remember for the rest of your life. You will then travel onto either Emerald Lake or Lake Moraine, depending on the weather conditions. Here you will be able to rent a canoe and see parts of the lake that are inaccessible by foot. Once you have the blues and greens in your system, you will be whisked off to the famous Town of Banff, deep in the heart of the Rockies. You will enjoy a sightseeing tour in the town of Banff – among the highlights are visits to Banff Ave, Bow Falls and Banff Springs Hotel, a site with many tales of ghosts, including the mystery of room 873. You will check into your hotel on Banff Avenue & enjoy free time for dinner and shopping or you can go to the Banff Hot Springs! You also have the option of going up Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola this evening and see the stunning valley surrounding the town in a glow of golden light. This is something that we highly recommend.
Day Three - Banff to Valemount
After enjoying a continental breakfast at your hotel, you will depart Banff and head up the world-renowned Icefields Parkway. You will stop at your final glacial lake of the tour, Bow Lake. Then one of the highlights of the adventure awaits; the famous Ice Explorer Glacier Tour. Here you will have the chance to walk on the Athabasca Glacier. There is an additional cost for this activity, but you will leave with a fresh perspective on just how fragile our planet is. The adventure then carries onto the town of Jasper, a gem in the Rockies. There will be time to grab a coffee from some fantastic coffee shops and do a little shopping. Then it is time for dinner. This takes place at an authentic cowboy ranch. After dinner, there will be bonfires, and you will learn the art of making the perfect s’more, a Canadian classic. There will also be time for ranch games and even a spot of line dancing. After leaving the ranch, you will check into your hotel in Valemount for the evening.
Day Four - Valemount to Vancouver
So sad, it is the last breakfast of the adventure at your hotel. The first sightseeing stop of the day is at Spahats Falls in Clearwater. This waterfall is an idyllic venue for a photo opportunity. The cut in the mountain that the water has created over millennia is the funnel point for this gushing waterfall as it cascades down into the bowl below. Kamloops awaits after this for a lunch stop. This is another authentic interior British Columbia town that has a wide variety of food options available. What better way to wash down your lunch with a bit of a wine tasting at the Monte Creek winery. You will finish up the last stop of the adventure with a stop at Othello Tunnels. These tunnels were cut from the granite cliffs in 1914 by the Canadian Pacific Railway connecting the Kootenays to the Coast. A total of five tunnels were cut out as part of the Kettle Valley Railway grade. The engineering effort it took to build this route was impressive, especially considering the limited infrastructure of the time. You will have the opportunity to walk through the tunnels and cross the cascading Coquihalla River. This area is also rich in film history, with several blockbuster film scenes shot at Othello Tunnels. You will return to Vancouver at approximately 7:30 pm.
Optional Extras
  • Banff Gondola Adult (16+) – $62
  • Banff Gondola Child (6-15) – $30
  • Ice Explorer Adult (16+) – $72
  • Ice Explorer Child (6-15) – $35
  • Combo: Banff Gondola + Ice Explorer Adult (16+) – $128
  • Combo: Banff Gondola + Ice Explorer Child (6-15) – $62
Price Includes
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation including one night in downtown Banff!
  • 3 breakfasts & 1 dinner
  • Wine tasting
  • Cowboy Ranch Experience – an authentic Canadian experience. 
  • Travel through Canada’s desert – The Okanagan Valley
  • Traditional Canadian campfire: roast marshmallows and learn how to make s’mores! (weather and fire restrictions permitting)
  • Full-sized highway coach transportation with onboard entertainment
  • Experienced, friendly and fun tour guide 
  • All taxes and park fees

2021 Peak Season Tour Pricing

Book your 2022 tour today and lock in the 2021 pricing. This is a SUPER EARLY BIRD special and is only available for a limited time

2022 Departure Dates (Peak Season): May 20, 27 | Jun 3, 10, 17, 24, 30 | Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 30 | Aug 5, 12, 13, 19, 26 | Sep. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Oct. 7

Single Occupancy
Single Person per Room
CA$1,359pp
  • All taxes included
  • Excluding 6% online booking fee
  • Premium hotels: $1,599/pp
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Double Occupancy
Two People per Room
CA$979pp
  • All taxes included
  • Excluding 6% online booking fee
  • Premium hotels: $1,099/pp
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Triple Occupancy
Three People per Room
CA$859pp
  • All taxes included
  • Excluding 6% online booking fee
  • Premium hotels: $954/pp
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Quad Occupancy
Four People per Room
CA$799pp
  • All taxes included
  • Excluding 6% online booking fee
  • Premium hotels: $884/pp
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2021 Shoulder Season Tour Pricing

Book your 2022 tour today and lock in the 2021 pricing. This is a SUPER EARLY BIRD special and is only available for a limited time

2022 Departure Dates (Shoulder Season): Apr 15 | May 6, 13 |Oct. 14

Single Occupancy
Single Person per Room
CA$1,224pp
  • All taxes included
  • Excluding 6% online booking fee
  • Premium hotels: $1,424/pp
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Double Occupancy
Two People per Room
CA$899pp
  • All taxes included
  • Excluding 6% online booking fee
  • Premium hotels: $999/pp
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Triple Occupancy
Three People per Room
CA$799pp
  • All taxes included
  • Excluding 6% online booking fee
  • Premium hotels: $874/pp
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Quad Occupancy
Four People per Room
CA$749pp
  • All taxes included
  • Excluding 6% online booking fee
  • Premium hotels: $814/pp
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SUMMER ROCKY MOUNTAIN COMPARISON
Explorer Rockies Taste of the Wild Classic Premium Western Canada Sip and Soak
One Way East or West 		Inside Passage and Rocky Mountains
  Price From
Price From $669 $999 $749 $1,529 $2,299 $1,559 $2,999
  Duration
Duration 4 Days | 3 Nights 5 Days | 4 Nights 4 Days | 3 Nights 5 Days | 4 Nights 7 Days | 6 Nights 7 Days | 6 Nights 11 Days | 10 Nights
  Meals
Meals 3 Breakfasts
1 Dinner		 1 Breakfast 3 Breakfasts
1 Dinner		 4 Breakfasts
1 Dinner		 6 Breakfasts
1 Dinner		 6 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
1 Dinner		 10 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
1 Dinner
  Accommodation
Overnight Stay Valemount
Banff
Golden		 Kelowna
Banff
Jasper
Kamloops		 Revelstoke
Banff
Valemount		 Blue River
2 Nights in Banff
Revelstoke		 Whistler
Sun Peaks
Jasper
2 Nights in Banff
Revelstoke		 2 Nights in Osoyoos
Nelson
Fairmont Hot Springs
2 Nights in Banff		 Kelowna
2 Nights in Banff
Jasper
Prince George
2 Nights in Prince Rupert
Port Hardy via the Inside Passage
Campbell River
Victoria
  Traveller Type
Traveller Type
These are guidelines - travellers of all ages welcome on most tours		 18 to thirtysomethings (Students and the Adventurous) 18 to thirtysomethings (Not Suitable for under-18s and families) Suitable for all travellers Young professionals, families and mature, experienced travellers Young professionals, families and mature, experienced travellers Young professionals, families and mature, experienced travellers Young professionals, families and mature, experienced travellers
  Service Level
Service Level West Trek
Simple hotels with many optional activities		 West Trek
Hostel accommodation with many optional activities		 West Trek and Discover Canada Tours
Comfortable accommodations, more inclusions and optional accommodation upgrades		 Discover Canada Tours
Intimate small group tour with upgraded accommodation and a deluxe coach		 Discover Canada Tours
Intimate small group tour with upgraded accommodation and a deluxe coach		 Discover Canada Tours
Intimate small group tour with upgraded accommodation and a deluxe coach		 Discover Canada Tours
Intimate small group tour with upgraded accommodation and a deluxe coach
  Short Descriptions
Short Descriptions Hike and adventure your way through the Rockies. Perfect for the outdoors traveller Stay in the best hostels in prime locations as you taste and adventure around Western Canada This is our original tour and the best way to comfortably explore the Rockies at a low price Journey through the mountains of British Columbia and the Rockies on this deluxe tour Journey through the mountains of British Columbia and the Rockies on this deluxe tour Journey along the road less travelled through Southern BC and the Kootenays Small intimate tour providingok perec a journey of a lifetime through one of the wildest, diverse and unbelievably beautiful parts of the world
  Age Requirement
Minimum Age 16+ 18+ 6+ 6+ 6+ 19+ 6+
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