Vancouver to Calgary Itinerary 10 day 9 nights

Here are a couple of Rocky Mountain Holiday itineraries departing on Friday August 14 2009 for 10 days / 9 nights from Vancouver finishing in Calgary:

1) Holiday Package with Rocky Mountaineer®:

FRI AUG 14 - Arrive Vancouver. Overnight Vancouver.

SAT AUG 15 - Vancouver City Tour - AM. Overnight Vancouver.

SUN AUG 16 - Victoria Day Trip from Vancouver. Full day. Overnight Vancouver.

MON AUG 17 - Explore Vancouver on your own. Overnight Vancouver.

TUE AUG 18 - Vancouver to Kamloops onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight Kamloops.

WED AUG 19 - Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper. Overnight Jasper.

THU AUG 20 - Maligne Valley Sightseeing and Boat Cruise. 5-6 hours. Overnight Jasper.

FRI AUG 21 - Jasper to Banff along spectacular Icefields Parkway. Snowcoach onto Athabasca Glacier included. Overnight Banff.

SAT AUG 22 - Banff Sightseeing Trip - AM / Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Sightseeing Trip - PM. Overnight Banff.

SUN AUG 23 - Depart to Calgary Airport YYC on scheduled airport shuttle.

Holiday Package Includes:

- 4 nights Vancouver - Mid-Range (moderate) Hotel

- Vancouver City Tour (4-5 hours)

- Victoria Day Trip (includes return ferry, Butchart Gardens admission, Royal London Wax Museum admission & return transportation from you Vancouver hotel)

- Rocky Mountaineer® Train, RedLeaf Service to Kamloops

- 1 night Kamloops (moderate) Hotel

- Rocky Mountaineer® Train, RedLeaf Service to Jasper

- 2 nights Jasper - Mid-Range (moderate) Hotel

- Maligne Valley Sightseeing and Boat Cruise (5-6 hours)

- Jasper to Banff with Snowcoach onto Glacier included

- 2 nights Banff - Mid-range (moderate) Hotel

- Banff Sightseeing Group Tour

- Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sightseeing Group Tour

- Scheduled Airport Transfer to Calgary Airport YYC. Available departures from Banff (takes approx. 2 hours): 8:30, 12:30, 13:30, 16:00, 18:00, 19:30

Total Discounted Package Price for 2 Adults = CDN$4,786 ($2,393 per person). This rate includes ALL taxes, promotions and discounts. Upgrade to GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer for CDN$930 per person.

We have VERY LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE ON THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER® so please CONTACT US immediately if you would like to book this holiday package.

To keep costs down, you can take the overnight train from Vancouver instead of the Rocky Mountaineer®:

2) Holiday Package without Rocky Mountaineer®:

FRI AUG 14 - Arrive Vancouver. Overnight Vancouver.

SAT AUG 15 - Vancouver City Tour - AM. Overnight Vancouver.

SUN AUG 16 - Victoria Day Trip from Vancouver. Full day. Overnight Vancouver.

MON AUG 17 - Explore Vancouver on your own. Overnight Vancouver.

TUE AUG 18 - Vancouver to Jasper onboard the overnight train. Departs Vancouver: 20:30

WED AUG 19 - Arrives Jasper 16:00. Overnight Jasper.

THU AUG 20 - Maligne Valley Sightseeing and Boat Cruise. 5-6 hours. Overnight Jasper.

FRI AUG 21 - Jasper to Banff along spectacular Icefields Parkway. Snowcoach onto Athabasca Glacier included. Overnight Banff.

SAT AUG 22 - Banff Sightseeing Trip - AM / Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Sightseeing Trip - PM. Overnight Banff.

SUN AUG 23 - Depart to Calgary Airport YYC on scheduled airport shuttle.

Holiday Package Includes:

- 4 nights Vancouver - Mid-Range (moderate) Hotel

- Vancouver City Tour (4-5 hours)

- Victoria Day Trip (includes return ferry, Butchart Gardens admission, Royal London Wax Museum admission & return transportation from you Vancouver hotel)

- Overnight Train to Jasper - Economy (Seat)

- 2 nights Jasper - Mid-Range (moderate) Hotel

- Maligne Valley Sightseeing and Boat Cruise (5-6 hours)

- Jasper to Banff with Snowcoach onto Glacier included

- 2 nights Banff - Mid-range (moderate) Hotel

- Banff Sightseeing Group Tour

- Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sightseeing Group Tour

- Scheduled Airport Transfer to Calgary Airport YYC. Available departures from Banff (takes approx. 2 hours): 8:30, 12:30, 13:30, 16:00, 18:00, 19:30

Total Discounted Package Price for 2 Adults = CDN$3,186 ($1,593 per person). This rate includes ALL taxes, promotions and discounts.

Please note that rates are subject to change. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express for payment.

To book or for more information, contact rocky-peak Holidays:

Freephone U.K.: 0800-567-7542

North America Toll-Free: 1-888-747-6259

7-Day Round-Trip Itinerary from Vancouver

A sample 7-day itinerary from Vancouver with rocky-peak Holidays which takes advantage of current travel specials. This itinerary can be completely customised and you can easily upgrade to a luxury package.

SAT AUG 15

Arrive Vancouver. Overnight Vancouver.

SUN AUG 16

Overnight Train to Jasper departs 20:30.

MON AUG 17

Train arrives Jasper 16:00. Overnight Jasper.

TUE AUG 18

Jasper to Banff along the spectacular Icefields Parkway. Snowcoach onto Athabasca glacier included. Overnight Banff.

WED AUG 19

Banff Sightseeing Trip - AM / Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Sightseeing Trip - PM. Overnight Banff.

THU AUG 20

Depart Banff onboard the Rocky Mountaineer Train, RedLeaf Service, to Kamloops. Overnight Kamloops.

FRI AUG 21

Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service to Vancouver. Overnight Vancouver.

SAT AUG 22

Victoria Day Trip from Vancouver. Full day. Overnight Vancouver.

Package Includes:

- 1 night Vancouver - Mid-Range (moderate) Hotel

- Overnight Train to Jasper - Economy (Seat)

- 1 night Jasper - Mid-Range (moderate) Hotel

- Jasper to Banff with Snowcoach onto Glacier included

- 2 nights Banff - Mid-range (moderate) Hotel

- Banff Sightseeing Group Tour

- Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sightseeing Group Tour

- Rocky Mountaineer Train, RedLeaf Service to Kamloops

- 1 night Kamloops (moderate) Hotel

- Rocky Mountaineer Train, RedLeaf Service to Vancouver

- 2 nights Vancouver - Mid-Range (moderate) Hotel

- Victoria Day Trip (includes return ferry, Butchart Gardens admission, Royal London Wax Museum admission & return transportation from you Vancouver hotel)

Total Discounted Package Price for 2 Adults = CDN$3,990 ($1,995 per person). This rate includes ALL taxes, promotions and discounts. Price will be confirmed at time of booking.

Contact rocky-peak Holidays for more information or to book:

Freephone U.K.: 0800-567-7542

North America Toll-Free: 1-888-747-6259

Rocky Mountain Holidays

We are pleased to introduce our updated RockyMountainHolidays.com website. We have made the site simpler to navigate through to help you plan your Rocky Mountain Holiday with us.

This website provides detailed information on the following Canadian locations:

• Banff Information


• Canmore Information


• Lake Louise Information


• Jasper Information


• Kicking Horse Information


• Fernie Information


• Kimberley Information


• Whistler Information


• Vancouver Information


• Calgary Information

In addition, we also provide summarised details on the services we offer:

• Ski Holidays Canada - Our discounted packages include: ski accommodation, lift passes, lessons, transfers, ski rentals and tours.


• Summer Holidays Canada - Let us plan your Rocky Mountain Holiday itinerary for you. We are a one-stop shop and will save you time and money.


• Train Holidays Canada - Travel across Canada on one of our train holidays with VIA rail.


• Rocky Mountaineer Holidays - This day-time only train will maximise your viewing experience.


• Motorcoach Holidays Canada - Relax and let someone else do the driving. Enjoy the views out of the big picture windows.


• Private SUV Holidays - Let our certified guide take you on a private tour.


• Self-Drive Holidays Canada - We do all the planning, you do the driving. Experience the freedom of driving yourself!


• Tours Canada - There are many day tours to add to your Rocky Mountain Holiday package, check out the selection!


• Cruise Holidays Alaska - A cruise of just 7-days out of Vancouver allows you to cruise up to Alaska through the inside passage.

We hope you enjoy our new website and please do not hesitate to contact us through Rocky Mountain Holidays to help plan your holiday in Canada, anytime of the year!

Any feedback on our site you may have can be posted here. Thanks for reading!

Airport Transfers to Banff and Whistler

Airport transfers are our recommended mode of transport especially in the winter season when the roads can be dangerous.

The prices for our scheduled services are very competitive and ski resorts are set up to cater for guests without cars. In fact, Banff was recently rated in the Top 10 'No Car Needed' Resorts by OnTheSnow.com. For those of you who have visited other Canada ski resorts, you will know that you can get by without a car. Whistler Blackcomb has a free village shuttle which operates in the early morning through to the early hours!

If the above doesn't convince you to catch our transfer services, direct from Calgary International Airport YYC and Vancouver International Airport YVR, then consider the following:

• It's safer. Most of you will have travelled on a flight for many hours to get here.
  
• It's faster. Let an experienced driver who knows the roads get you to your hotel. No need for directions and maps!
  
• It's cleaner. By taking the airport transfer with other guests, there is less pollution which means better for the environment!
  
• It's cheaper. No parking, gas (petrol) or insurance to pay for. Note that stone chips to a rental car are not always covered.
  
• It's more enjoyable. You spent the money to get here, enjoy the scenery out of the windows while the driver concentrates on the road.
  
• It's direct. Most airport shuttles are direct or have minimal stops. The ski shuttles get you to the ski hill sooner as they drop you off right at the base.
  
• It's easy. Jet lagged? No problem, our friendly drivers know where to take you!
  
• It's peace of mind. One less thing to worry about on your Canada ski holiday.
  

We also organise private transfers and charter services. For more information on our winter services, view the Calgary to Banff Transfer Schedule and the Vancouver to Whistler Transfer Schedule.

Contact rocky-peak Ski Holidays to book!

NHL Ice Hockey Tours from Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise, Whistler & Squamish

The Calgary Flames beat the Minnesota Wild last night in a great NHL Ice Hockey Game. Tours to this Ice Hockey Game were available from Lake Louise, Banff and Canmore.

Ticket prices including transport from Banff and Canmore are $125 for Green seating, $110 for Black seating, and you can pay just $10 more for an enhanced ice hockey tour package! These rates apply to all our NHL Hockey games over the 2007/2008 winter season. For transport from Lake Louise, please inquire as there is a surcharge for pick-up.

What is an "enhanced" ice hockey tour?

The enhanced ice hockey tours include a fanatical hockey guide, a chance to win a prize by guessing the score and a souvenir puck!

Game Times and Tours Pick Up Times

Game times are typically at 7pm but can also be at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, and 7:30pm. The full schedule including game times for the Calgary Flames in the Saddledome can be viewed at our Banff Ice Hockey Tours page. Pick-up times for the ice hockey tours are usually about 2 hours before the game time, so the regular pick-up time in Banff for a 7pm game time would be about 5pm and for Canmore, 5:15pm.

The Vancouver Canucks are taking on the Edmonton Oilers tonight which is set to be a high-paced game. Ice Hockey tickets to this game including transportation from Whistler or Squamish are still available. You can get to Vancouver Canucks games in Vancouver from Whistler and Squamish. See the Vancouver Canucks Hockey Tour schedule and pricing on the Whistler Ice Hockey Tours page.

To book Banff Ice Hockey Tours or Whistler Ice Hockey Tours, just contact rocky-peak Holidays to reserve.

Whistler Ice Hockey Tours

This season we are now offering Ice Hockey Tours so see the Vancouver Canucks play at GM Place in Vancouver.



The Ice Hockey Tours leave from Whistler and Squamish throughout the season and there is limited availability. Book early to avoid disappointment!

To book or enquire about Whistler Ice Hockey Tours or Banff Ice Hockey Tours, please visit rocky-peak Holidays and click on the Ice Hockey Tours link at the bottom of their page.