A 14 day journey through some of Canada's most breath-taking scenery, with days spent experiencing the country's incredible land and marine life with a private guide and nights spent in the most luxurious accommodation. Experience remote Fogo Island where the community spirit thrives, before flying to Calgary and exploring picturesque Lake Louise and Yoho National Park; home to the majestic Takkakaw Falls. After a day spent in Banff, fly to the incredible Sonora Resort in Desolation Sound; famed for its whale and bear watching. Finish in the fabulously cool city of Vancouver before flying home.
ULTIMATE CANADA
HIGHLIGHTS
- Hiking through spectacular National Parks.
- Panoramic views from a rooftop hot-tub at Fogo Island.
- Tracking grizzly bears and whales at Sonora Resort.
- Helicopter flight over Desolation Sound.
- Learning about the diverse culture and history of Vancouver.
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Arrive
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Day 1 Arrive Saint John's
Your adventure begins by flying to Saint John's on the east coast of Canada in Newfoundland. You will spend two nights here as you acclimatise to the time zone.
Overnight: JAG Boutique Hotel
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Day 2 Exploring Saint John's
With a private guide, enjoy a full day exploring the coastal community of Conception Bay, home to the pirates of past centuries and visit one of the oldest settlements. Lunch is included.
Overnight: JAG Boutique Hotel
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Day 3 Saint John's to Fogo Island
Today you head off to Fogo Island on the eastern-most point of Canada, involving a flight to Gander (via Montreal and Halifax) and then a ferry crossing to the island. You will arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon at leisure to relax.
Overnight: Fogo Island Inn
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Day 4 - 5 Fogo Island
Two days at leisure on Fogo Island. A half day orientation tour with a community host is included and you can cycle, hike, Seal watch, dig for Mussels, row punts, swim in the ocean and soak in roof top hot tubs.
Overnight: Fogo Island Inn
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Day 6 Fogo Island to Lake Louise
A full day's travelling today as you head back to the mainland and fly to Calgary (via Montreal) from where it is only a 2.5 hour drive to the beautiful Lake Louise.
Overnight: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
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Day 7 Explore Yoho National Park
Today is a full day with a private guide and driver to explore Lake Louise and Yoho National Park. Visit one of the Rockies' finest glacial lakes, Moraine Lake before driving over Kicking Horse Pass to Yoho where you can see the majestic Takkakaw Falls. Finish the day at Emerald Lake with unobscured views of Mt Stephen and Mt Field.
Overnight: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
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Day 8 Off the Beaten Track in Banff
Enjoy a full day exploring Banff with a private guide who will take you to the lesser-known beauty spots to avoid the tourist trail. See the stunning emerald Two Jack Lake and Bow Falls away from the crowds.
Overnight: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
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Day 9 Lake Louise to Desolation Sound
Today you fly to Vancouver from where we have privately chartered a Beaver seaplane to get you to Sonora Resort in the breath-taking Desolation Sound on the Inside Passage of Vancouver Island. The rest of the afternoon will be at leisure to take in your new surroundings.
Overnight: Sonora Resort
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Day 10 - 11 Desolation Sound
Two days at Sonora with its gym, tennis courts, swimming pool and views of the Pacific Ocean. On the first day enjoy a 5-hour guided Grizzly Bear tour where you will be able to view these creatures from a 10-foot viewing platform. On your last full day you can enjoy an eco-adventure boat trip to explore the Bute Inlet. Here you will see Black Bear, Porpoises, Bald Eagles and Whales.
Overnight: Sonora Resort
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Day 12 Desolation Sound to Vancouver
Take the scheduled helicopter or seaplane from Sonora along Vancouver Island's Inside Passage to Vancouver. Met on arrival and transferred to your waterfront hotel. The rest of the afternoon and evening is at leisure.
Overnight: Fairmont Waterfront
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Day 13 Explore Vancouver
Enjoy a half day's tour with a private guide to show you the different faces of this culturally diverse city from the business district to trendy Yaletown. Highlights will include Stanley Park, Gastown, Asian Market, Chinatown and Granville Island.
Overnight: Fairmont Waterfront
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Day 14 Depart Vancouver
Enjoy most of today at leisure with check out from your rooms at 12h00. This afternoon you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.
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Depart
| High | $ 20,984 |
| Shoulder | $ 20,157 |
BOOKING NOTES
- Based on two people sharing a double/twin room throughout.
INCLUSIONS
- All accommodation as detailed in the itinerary.
- Private transfers throughout.
- All sightseeing, entrance fees and private guide services as detailed in the itinerary.
- All meals, beer and house wine at Sonora.
- Ferry to/from Fogo Island.
- Seaplane transfer to/from Sonora.
- Internal flights based on economy.
EXTRAS
- International flights.
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary.
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, gratuities (discretionary).
- Entrance fees and excursions not specifically mentioned as included.
- Travel insurance or visa fees.
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