West Trek Tours

THE EXPLORER - $290

Rocky Mountain area is one of the most beautiful places on earth. If roaring waterfalls, emerald lakes, alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks are on your list of things to do, then sightseeing with West Trek Tours is for you!

Tour includes:

Round trip deluxe motor coach
3 nights hotel accommodation based on 4 people per room
Services of a friendly and knowledgeable Canadian guide
In-transit games, entertainment and movies
All tips and gratuities included
All park fees and tolls

Join us for a truly unique Explorer Experience. Please view our complete tour details provided below.

Tour Highlights - Check out all the incredibles places we visit on our trip!

Itinerary - View our tour schedule, sample routes, and how your days with be spent on our tours!

Accomodations - Browse the hotels that we will be staying at on our tours!

Meal Plan - We provide an optional meal plan as an additional service to tour customers.

Optional Activities - Special activity rates are available for our guests at all the best attractions on our tours!

1. Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights:

Lake Louise

Banff

Jasper

Canmore (some tours, see dates below)

Calgary (some tours, see dates below)

Spahats Falls – Clearwater, BC

Mount Robson

Athabasca Falls

Columbia Ice Field (in season)

Peyto Lake (in season)

Bow Lake

Emerald Lake (in season)

Othello Tunnels

Shuswap Lake

Yoho National Park / Glacier National Park

2. Itinerary & Summer Tour Dates

West Trek Tours travel on two routes, Northern and Southern to the Rocky Mountains. Both routes utilize all the same activities and accommodations just in reverse order. Below outlines the itinerary for a typical Northern Route.

Explorer Tour Dates: Route 1: Blue River or Valemount ~ Canmore ~ Revelstoke
Apr. 6 - 9
May 4 - 7	May 18 – 21
June 1 - 4	June 15 – 18
July 6 - 9	July 13 – 16	July 20 – 23
Aug. 10 – 13	Aug. 24 – 27	Aug. 31 - Sep 3
Sep 7 - 10	Sep 14 – 17	Sep 21 – 24
Oct. 5 - 8	Oct. 12 – 15	Oct. 19 – 22

Day 1 Depart Vancouver at 9:00 am.

Travel over the Coastal Mountains on the scenic Coquihalla Highway
Tour north through the territory devastated by the great forest fires of 2003
Visit stunning Spahats Falls
Arrive in the city of Blue River or Valemount.

Day 2 Depart Blue River or Valemount at 7:45 am.

Mt. Robson (the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies!) if visibility permits
Visit the city of Jasper, a beautiful little Rocky Mountain village
Travel the scenic Icefields Parkway with all of the following stops:
Stop at thundering Athabasca Falls
Visit the Columbia Icefields and the world famous "Ice Explorer" tour (optional & in season)
Visit the famous Peyto Lake (in season) and Bow Lake
Crowfoot Glacier

Check-in to our hotel in the city of Canmore for the night.

Day 3 Depart Canmore at 8:00 am.

Visit the city of Banff - the most famous town in the Canadian Rockies. You will have lots of time to explore, hike, sightsee, or shop. You can even rent a canoe to explore the Bow River or rent a bike to head to the nearby trails
Take a ride to the top of the Sulphur Mountain on the gondola (optional)

Visit stunning Lake Louise - Canada's most famous lake
Visit amazing Emerald Lake (in season)
Check-in to hotel in the city of Revelstoke

Day 4 Depart Revelstoke at 8:00 am.

Travel over Rogers Pass and through Glacier National Park and Yoho National Park
See beautiful Shuswap Lake - the heart of BC's summer playground
Stop in the city of Kamloops on the "rain shadow" side of the mountains
Take a hike through the amazing Othello Tunnels
Arrive back in Vancouver at approx. 6:30 pm

Note that hotels and routes may vary depending on availability.

Explorer Tour Dates: Route 2 : Valemount ~ Calgary ~ Revelstoke
June 29 – July 2
July 27 – 30
Aug. 3 – 6	Aug. 4 - 7	Aug. 17 - 20

Day 1 Depart Vancouver at 9:00 am.

Day 2 Depart Valemount at 7:45 am.

Day 3 Depart Calgary at 8:00 am.

Visit stunning Lake Louise - Canada's most famous lake
Visit amazing Emerald Lake (in season)
Check-in to hotel in the city of Revelstoke

Day 4 Depart Revelstoke at 8:00 am.

Note that hotels and routes may vary depending on availability.

3. Accomodations

*Please note that by staying in Valemount and Golden you optimize your time in the key sightseeing area in the Jasper to Banff corridor. Hotels may vary depending upon availability.


	Powder Springs Inn – Revelstoke, BC Powder Springs Inn is located in downtown Revelstoke BC, nestled amongst the Selkirk Mountains. You will find your room to be modern, welcoming and pleasant. Each room has individual heat, air conditioning & phone service. In-room coffee and 32 channel color TV with in-house movies help you relax after an exciting day. http://www.powdersprings.ca/index-sled.html

	Quality Inn University – Calgary, AB The Quality Inn is conveniently located within walking distance to the University of Calgary, Olympic Oval, McMahon Stadium, Foothills Hospital, Children’s Hospital and opposite the Public (LRT) Light rail station. This unique Calgary hotel provides you with uncompromising service coupled with exceptional added value. The newly renovated accommodation features: Le Soleil Day Spa, Atrium Style Indoor Pool, Whirlpool & Fitness Centre, Thai Place Restaurant (Voted best authentic Thai restaurant in Calgary) and much more! http://www.qualityinnuofc.com/

	Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University– Calgary, AB Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University offers beautiful, comfortable accommodation in a convenient and easy location. They are only steps to University of Calgary, Foothills hospital, McMahon Stadium, LRT station, restaurants and shopping. Econo Lodge Inn and Suites is the true gateway to the Rocky Mountains. There are swimming pool & hot tub for all to enjoy. http://www.econolodgecalgary.com/inn/about.html

	Alpine Inn – Valemount, AB Alpine Inn is located in the city of Valemount. Its amenities include: indoor pool, sauna, and whirlpool. The rooms are comfortable with televisions, direct dial telephones and hair dryers. There is also a neighborhood pub, the Loose Moose, across the street.

	Canoe Mountain Lodge – Valemount, BC At Canoe Mountain Lodge, you will enjoy some of the most spectacular mountain views from your own room. All 47 rooms are spacious and finished in handcrafted Canadian Pine. Colour satellite televisions with sports and movie channels, direct dial telephones, and clock radios are standard in all rooms. Hairdryers, kettles and VCR's are available at the reception desk upon request. Other features for all guests to enjoy include a cedar finished spa with a large indoor whirlpool and steam bath. http://www.canoemountainlodge.com/

4. Meal Plan

*Please note that your Meal Plan must be booked at the same time as the tour and meals may vary per tour.

West Trek is introducing a tour where you get to pick what you want!

Rather than a set meal plan where everyone eats the same thing at the same place at the same time - you get to pick what, where, and when you eat!

We will provide you with vouchers and coupons for various restaurants along our route that will help you save money on your meals.

5. Optional Activities

*Please note that your Meal Plan must be booked at the same time as the tour and meals may vary per tour.


Ice Explorer on the Columbia Glacier: $25 (with Student Card) $35.95 (Adult) $18 (Child 6 ~ 15yrs old)

Banff Gondola at Sulphur Mountain: $20

Canoe Rentals at Lake Louise: $38/hour Canoe Rentals at Emerald Lake: $30/hour

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