GO CHEAP Classic Rocky Mountains
The CLASSIC Rocky Mountain Tour
Perfect for those on a budget who still want to see everything!
4 days / 3 nights from only $299!
If you haven’t been to the Rockies with West Trek…. you haven’t been to the Real Canada!
** BANFF has been named the #1 Canadian travel destination by TripAdvisor! Jasper was named #11 in Canada!
Visit them both on our CLASSIC Rocky Mountain Tour!
PRICING
Student (with valid student card) & Youth (19 & under)= $309
Take off $10 if paying at our office with cash.
Adult price (20+) = $339
TOUR OVERVIEW
You can still see all the best sights that the Rockies have to offer without breaking the bank! This is a great tour for those that want to get away from the crowds of Banff but still enjoy a very Canadian Rocky Mountain Experience.
What do most people think of when you say that you are going to visit Canada? Stunning alpine lakes surrounded by towering, snow capped peaks; quaint mountain villages; and incredible scenery are what most people expect. And this is exactly what we’ll show you on our CLASSIC Rocky Mountain Tour.
Join us on a 4-day tour to the heart of the Canadian Rockies as we travel through some of the most awe inspiring scenery to be found anywhere in the world!!
Picture turquoise lakes so beautiful that they look like they can’t be real and must have been painted.
Picture soaring mountain peaks that look like they’ve come from an imaginary fantasy-land.
Picture glaciers of solid ice nestled on mountain tops and creeping along valley floors.
Now, put yourself in the picture on our CLASSIC Rocky Mountain Tour!
Get your cameras ready and prepare to embark on a journey into a Disney-like fairy tale land of majestic castles, towering peaks, frigid glaciers, and stunning lakes. 4 days of breath taking scenery that will give you memories to last a lifetime.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
3 nights: 1 night in Valemount and 2 nights in Golden. Staying 2 nights at the same hotel means that you don’t have to pack up and unpack every day!
There are SO MANY highlights on this tour that we barely know where to start! Here are some of the best:
- LAKE LOUISE. Visit the most famous lake in Canada and marvel at the amazing colour of the water framed by a stunning mountain backdrop.
- BANFF. The most famous mountain village in the Canadian Rockies.
- MORAINE LAKE. One of the most stunning lakes you will ever see. (mid-June onwards)
- POLAR BEAR SWIM at Moraine Lake. Once you try it, you’ll know why we gave it that name! Only for the very brave. (Seasonal)
- The ICEFIELDS PARKWAY. Often described as the most beautiful highway in the world, this route is lined with mountains, glaciers, lakes and waterfalls.
- PEYTO LAKE. This hidden gem is every guides favourite. (mid-June onwards)
- BOW LAKE. A beautiful mountain lake not to be missed.
- The COLUMBIA ICEFIELDS. No trip to the Rockies is complete without taking an Ice Explorer Snowcoach tour out on to the glacier. Definitely a once in a lifetime thrill!
- 4 MEALS INCLUDED. 3 breakfasts and 1 Canadian BBQ dinner.
- ATHABASCA FALLS. Witness the thundering roar as the Athabasca River drops 23m through a limestone gorge.
- JASPER. Visit Banffs’ little sister. Quieter than Banff, Jasper is a gem waiting to be discovered.
- MT. ROBSON. The highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies.
- The OKANAGAN VALLEY. We travel through the heart of the Okanagan including the towns of Vernon and Kelowna giving you a close look at BC’s Summer Playground area. Vineyards and flea markets. Beautiful lakes and rolling hills. Not to be missed and only with West Trek!
- The ENDERBY MARKET. You have 25 minutes to find the most outrageous thing you can buy for a couple of bucks! (Seasonal) ONLY with WEST TREK!
- SPAHATS FALLS. One of the most dramatic waterfalls in Western Canada!
- OTHELLO TUNNELS. Walk through old railway tunnels in this stunning gorge made famous by Rambo – First Blood.
- FLYING HIGH with West Trek!
TOUR INCLUDES
- The PERFECT MIX of amazing adventures and stunning sightseeing!
- 3 nights hotel accommodation. Price is based on 4 per room sharing 2 queen beds. Upgrades subject to availability.
- 4 meals (3 continental breakfasts and 1 dinner)
- Daily guided sightseeing through some of the most incredible scenery in the world.
- Deluxe coach transportation – Getting there really IS half the fun!
- Videos, games and entertainment on the coach
- A FUN & FRIENDLY Canadian Tour Guide
- All tips and taxes
- All park fees
TOUR OPTIONS
For many of you, this is a once in a lifetime chance to visit the Canadian Rockies. Make the most of it by participating in some incredible optional activities.
- BANFF GONDOLA. Soar to the top of Sulphur Mountain for incredible 360 degree views. The gondola climbs 698 m (2,292 ft) to the 2, 281 m (7,486 ft) summit of Sulphur Mountain. Fantastic views of the town of Banff, Mt. Rundle, the Bow Valley and Cascade Mountain. $30 + tax = $31.50
- ICE EXPLORER SNOWCOACH RIDE. A passenger favourite for the past 11 years, this tour takes you right on to the Athabasca Glacier aboard massive, specially designed Ice Explorers. You have time to make a snowman, have a snowball fight, fill a water bottle with “glacier fresh” water or just revel in the amazing scenery. Not to be missed! $50 + tax = $52.50
- BUT WAIT… If you buy our AWESOME ACTIVITY PASS you get the 2 most popular activities on the Rocky Mountain circuit (the Columbia Ice Explorer Snowcoach Ride + the Banff Gondola) PLUS a Rocky Mountain souvenir T-shirt (a $15 value) FREE PLUS we’ll pay the tax. That means all 3 for only $80! (cash price). BEST VALUE – Strongly recommended.
- VIP seating. You can reserve a seat in the first 3 rows for a nominal extra fee. This means that you are first off the bus at every stop giving you more time at the attractions, you get the best views on the bus through the supersized front windows, plus you get a FREE drink at our pub in Banff! All for only $15. That’s less than $4 a day!
- Banff Hot Springs. Relax in a beautiful outdoor pool heated naturally with the hot springs. $9
- Canoeing on the Bow River in Banff or at Lake Louise. You have time to rent a canoe and head out to explore the Banff area or paddle around Canada’s most famous lake.
- Room Upgrades (base price is 4 per room sharing 2 queen beds)
- 3 per room add $40 per person
- 2 per room or private bed in a room with 3, add $95
- Private room add $275
MEALS
Includes 3 continental breakfasts and 1 dinner.
TOUR DATES
April 6 to 9 EASTER
May 11 to 14
May 18 – 21 VICTORIA DAY HOLIDAY
June 8 to 11
June 30 to July 3 CANADA DAY HOLIDAY
July 13 to 16
July 27 to 30
Aug. 3 to 6 CIVIC HOLIDAY
Aug. 17 to 20
Aug. 31 to Sept. 3 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Sept. 14 to 17
Oct. 5 to 8 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Oct. 26 to 30 HALLOWEEN TOUR!
TOUR ITINERARY
North Route (sample)
Day One – Vancouver to Valemount
7:00 am - Meet at the corner of Seymour St. and Cordova St. opposite the Waterfront Skytrain & Seabus Station.
The fun begins as you leave Vancouver. Your Guide reviews some of the highlights of the tour plus gives you details on all you need to know in order to take full advantage of your time in the Rockies. We have special on board activities to help break the ice and let you get to know your new friends and fellow adventurers.
9:30 am – Rest stop in the Hope area.
12:00 – Lunch break in Kamloops
An afternoon highlight is a stop at Spahats Falls, one of Western Canada’s most impressive.
5:30 pm – Hotel check in – Valemount.
Day Two – Valemount to Golden
A full and busy day of awe inspiring scenery!
7:00 am – Breakfast at the hotel (included)
7:45 am – Depart Valemount
En route to Jasper and the Province of Alberta, we stop at Mt. Robson for some photos and a stretch break.
10:45 am – Time to explore Jasper and grab a picnic lunch for later
12:00 – Athabasca Falls and a great place to eat your picnic lunch
1:30 pm – The Columbia Icefields and Snowcoach Ride. Bring a hat, gloves, warm jacket and sunglasses. It can be really cold on the glacier and the sun reflects off the ice so sunglasses are helpful.
Afternoon highlights en route to Banff include Peyto Lake and Bow Lake.
6:30 pm – Check in to our hotel in Golden
9:00 pm – Head to the Rockwater for a Party Night!
Day Three – Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake
7:30 am – Breakfast at the hotel (included)
8:00 am – Depart hotel
In the morning we visit Moraine Lake and Lake Louise
In the afternoon we visit Banff with time to do the famous Banff Gondola.
6:00 pm – Back to hotel in Golden
6:30 pm – Canadian BBQ (included)
Go for a hike, head to a local pub or learn how to Line Dance! Free lesson available.
Day Four – Golden to Vancouver
8:00 am – Breakfast at the hotel (included)
8:45 am - Depart hotel
This morning we pass through Glacier National Park, over Rogers Pass and past Mt. Revelstoke National Park.
10:00 am – The historic Last Spike.
At Sicamous we head south in to the heart of the Okanagan Valley. We stop at the Enderby Flea Market for a quick round of Find the Best Toonie Bargain. After Enderby we pass through Vernon and along the shore of several pretty lakes.
1:00 pm – Lunch stop in Kelowna in the Central Okanagan
Our last stop is at the Othello Tunnels just outside of Hope where you have time to walk through the gorge via the old railway tunnels.
7:30 pm – Expected arrival back in to Vancouver
TOUR NOTES
What to bring:
- Swimming suit & towel for the polar bear swim
- Proof of medical insurance
- Government Photo ID (passport) & Student ID
- Good walking shoes or hiking boots
- Warm jacket, hat, and gloves. You’ll want these for the Snowcoach Ride.
Policies:
- We recommend paying at least 10 days before departure to avoid disappointment. This is especially important on Holiday Weekends in the summer.
- The tour is NON-REFUNDABLE within 7 days of departure.
- NO REFUND if you fail to show up at the meeting spot on time.
- A small bus may be used for smaller groups.
If you enjoyed your tour and want to help friends and family get it for FREE, read on…
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For years we have been hearing from thousands of students that the favourite part of their “Canadian Experience” was on a West Trek Tour. We want to help make it easy for every student that comes to Vancouver to experience the sights, parties, and FUN of a West Trek Tour. So, we started up a division to make that easier for them. If you enjoyed your West Trek Tour, you can help your friends, co-workers, brother, sister, cousin or other family member get the tour for FREE! Refer them to ESV and if they book through us, they can get all sorts of FREE things like airport pickup, tours and more. We can help them pick a school OR, once they’ve picked a school we will help them with booking the best price possible plus give them FREE stuff.
Help us help your family, friends, and co-workers make the most of their time in Canada by referring them to English Schools Vancouver!
