Fly-Drive Holidays
Sample itineraries
British Columbia & Alberta - A Bed & Breakfast Tour
From £2125
Beautiful Vancouver is the starting point for this two-week circular tour that showcases the national parks of the Canadian Rockies. Eastbound from Vancouver, the itinerary ventures through the Okanagan Valley, Glacier National Park, and Banff and Jasper National Parks. Drive West from Jasper through the Yellowhead Pass, Wells Gray Provincial Park and Garibaldi Provincial Park before returning to Vancouver. On this tour you'll stay in homely, comfortable and quaint B&B's run by some of the friendliest people in North America!
Your holiday includes:
- Return flights to Vancouver from the UK
- All airport taxes
- 14 days mid-size car hire
- Accommodation for 13 nights with breakfast
- Day 2, Vancouver - Hop on/Hop off Trolley Tour
- A personalised Bon Voyage Canada Roadbook, containing essential travel information featuring overview notes of the area of travel, local sightseeing and attractions, daily itinerary highlights, provincial maps with city guides, hotel vouchers and customised day-by-day routing maps
- Provincial taxes and federal GST
Prices are based on off-season travel. Please call or email for costs for your preferred date of travel.
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Special Notes:
- Due to the historic nature of some of the properties on this programme, smoking restrictions are in effect.
- B&B's are generally residential homes offering accommodation and facilities that are shared with resident family members.
Day 1 Vancouver
Arrive Vancouver International Airport and drive to your first nights accommodation. Pick-up your informative Roadbook as you check-in.
Remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight in cosmopolitan Vancouver.
(If you'd prefer to pick up your car when you leave Vancouver, that can be arranged too)
Accommodation: Third House Inn B&B or similar
Day 2 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. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 3 Penticton
Travel through the Coastal Mountains and Manning Provincial Park. In the
park, you can take a walk on the remnants of the Dewdney Trail or the
Rhododendron Flats. The town of Penticton lies at the lower end of Okanagan Lake
and the lush orchards and vineyards of the Okanagan Valley. The region is also
renowned for its beaches and hot, dry climate. We suggest a visit to the
560-acre Okanagan Game Farm near Penticton. Overnight in Penticton/Kelowna.
Accommodation: Gibson Heritage B&B or similar
Day 4 Revelstoke
Morning is at leisure to enjoy the Okanagan Valley. Then drive past
spectacular waterfalls, towering peaks and beautiful lakes en route to the
Revelstoke area. Overnight near Revelstoke.
Accommodation: Minto Manor B&B or similar
Day 5 Banff
Scenic drive through Glacier National Park and Rogers Pass en route to
Canada's oldest national park and the bustling resort town of Banff. Overnight
in Banff.
Accommodation: Off Our Rockies B&B or similar
Day 6 Banff
Entire day to tour Banff and the surrounding area. We suggest a visit to the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls or ride the Sulphur Mountain Gondola. You may also try river rafting or a boat tour on Lake Minnewanka. Overnight in Banff.
Activity: SUNDANCE LOOP ( at additional cost )
Escape into the Canadian Rockies for a 2-hour trail ride. Follow
the Bow River and traverse the side of Sulphur Mountain. This is an excellent
opportunity to capture panoramic views of the valley from the Bow River and
Sulphur Mountain. This excursion is suitable for novice to experienced rider.
Day 7 Jasper
Drive to Jasper via the spectacular Icefields Parkway. We suggest a stop at
Peyto Lake and an Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield. Overnight in
Jasper.
Accommodation: Bear Hill or similar *
(* Please note breakfast not included in Jasper accommodations)
Day 8 Jasper National Park
You have a full day to relax and tour Jasper and the surrounding area. We suggest a boat cruise on Maligne Lake, exploring the depths of Maligne Canyon, a ride on the Jasper Tramway or a visit to Miette Hot Springs. If time permits, the Athabasca River can offer exciting whitewater rafting excursions. Overnight in Jasper.
Activity: SPIRIT ISLAND CRUISE ON MALIGNE LAKE ( at additional cost )
Let Maligne Tours take you on a 90-minute cruise on one of the Rockies' most picturesque lakes. The tour is operated in a glass-enclosed, heated cruise boat and is fully narrated by a Transport Canada licensed crew. Mid-way through there is a photo stop at Spirit Island where passengers disembark for a short walk to the lookout point. This is a wonderful photo opportunity not to be missed!
Activity: WILDLIFE DISCOVERY TOUR ( at additional cost )
Explore the magnificent Maligne Valley and discover striking natural beauty, abundant wildlife and a genuine geological mystery. While searching for osprey, bald eagles, big horn sheep, elk, deer and bears, you’ll visit the longest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies, view a spectacular 50-metre gorge created by 10,000 years of erosion and travel to “disappearing” Medicine Lake, the source of what is believed to be the largest underground river system in Canada. This tour delivers you to the heart of an unspoiled natural playground.
Day 9 100 Mile House
Drive through the Yellowhead Pass, beside Mount Robson, the highest peak in
the Rockies, and continue south along the Thompson River, skirting the perimeter
of Wells Gray Provincial Park. We suggest stops in Blue River and Clearwater en
route to 100 Mile House. Overnight in 100 Mile House
Accommodation: Arcona House B&B or similar
Day 10 100 Mile House
100 Mile House was founded during the days of the Cariboo Gold Rush, when a
roadhouse was built here to service gold seekers heading to the goldfields. They
travelled along the Cariboo Wagon Road, beginning in Lillooet and frequently
stopped at the roadhouse that became known as 100 Mile House. The area is now
known primarily for prime cattle ranching and leisure activities. Overnight in
100 Mile House.
Day 11 Whistler
Scenic drive south along the Cariboo Highway and Duffey Lake Road to the edge
of Garibaldi Provincial Park and the popular year-round resort of Whistler.
Overnight in Whistler.
Accommodation: Snow Country Cottage B&B or similar
Day 12 Whistler
Full day to relax and enjoy outdoor activities including hiking, sailing, windsurfing, golfing, tennis and boating, as well as shopping in Whistler Village. Overnight in Whistler.
Activity:CANOEING IN WHISTLER ( at additional cost )
Escape to the peaceful surroundings of Whistler’s wetlands on this guided canoe trip. Enjoy the breathtaking mountain scenery forming anew around every bend. Take the opportunity to observe wild birds and other wildlife.
Day 13 Vancouver
Morning at leisure to explore the pretty village of Whistler before a scenic two-hour drive to Vancouver.
Evening free to do some last-minute shopping, or sample the fine cuisine and
nightlife of Vancouver. Overnight near Vancouver airport.
Accommodation: Third House Inn B&B or similiar.
Day 14 Vancouver
Check-in at Vancouver International Airport for your mid afternoon flight home.
Want to extend this tour, perhaps hop on a cruise up the Inside Passage, spend a few days on Vancouver Island or jump on the train to explore Seattle..? The possibilities are endless. Call Bon Voyage to discuss your options.
