Self-Drive Totem Peaks

Tour Information

14nt Tour Begins & Ends Vancouver: 3nts Vancouver; 1nt Penticton; 1nt Revelstoke; 2nts Banff; 1nt Jasper; 1nt Prince George; 1nt Smithers; 1nt Prince Rupert; 1nt Port Hardy; 1nt Campbell River; 1nt Victoria

Explore hundreds of miles of gigantic forests, crystal-clear lakes and snow-capped mountains of Western Canada, taking in the highlights of Vancouver and Victoria. Amidst the stunning scenery runs the Inside Passage, a legacy from the glacier era. This grandiose corridor of cliffs, greenery and ice opens onto Vancouver Island, one of the most beautiful islands on the North American Pacific Coast.

Day 1

FLY FROM DUBLIN - VANCOUVER
Arrive Vancouver International Airport and transfer independently to your downtown hotel. Pick-up your Canada Roadbook at the front desk and check-in. Remainder of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Vancouver at Century Plaza Hotel & Spa or Coast Plaza Hotel or or Quality Hotel Inn at False Creek.

Day 2

VANCOUVER
You will have the entire day to tour Vancouver and the surrounding area. Some suggestions: Stanley Park, the MacMillan Planetarium, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain and Stanley Park.
Overnight in Vancouver at Century Plaza Hotel & Spa or Coast Plaza Hotel or or Quality Hotel Inn at False Creek.

Day 3

VANCOUVER TO PENTICTON (245 Miles)
Scenic drive to Penticton in the Okanagan Valley, known for its lush orchards, beaches and hot, dry climate.
Overnight in Penticton at Ramada Inn & Suites or Penticton Lakeside Resort.

Day 4

PENTICTON TO REVELSTOKE (161 Miles)
Morning 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 at Sandman Inn Revelstoke, Nelsen Lodge or Three Valley Lake Chateau.

Day 5

REVELSTOKE TO BANFF (174 Miles)
Drive through Glacier National Park and Rogers Pass en route to the Canadian Rockies. Yoho National Park marks the provincial border and meets Canada’s first national park here. Kicking Horse Pass is sure to be a scenic highlight of the park. Before you continue on to the bustling resort town of Banff, we suggest a visit to Lake Louise.
Overnight in Banff at Rundlestone Lodge or Mount Royal Hotel or Banff Ptarmigan Inn.

Day 6

BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Entire day is free to tour Banff and the surrounding area. We suggest a visit to Banff Natural History Museum. You may also try river rafting or take a boat tour on Lake Minnewanka.
Overnight in Banff at Rundlestone Lodge or Mount Royal Hotel or Banff Ptarmigan Inn.

Day 7

BANFF TO JASPER (177 Miles)
Drive to Jasper via the spectacular Icefields Parkway. We suggest a stop at Peyto Lake en route. Enjoy glorious photo opportunities of snow-capped peaks, waterfalls and alpine meadows as you travel this route considered one of the most scenic drives in the world.
Overnight in Jasper at Lobstick Lodge or Chateau Jasper.

Day 8

JASPER TO PRINCE GEORGE (233 Miles)
The Yellowhead Highway meanders past Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies, and descends into the vast forests of northern British Columbia. Follow the northern arm of the Fraser River through the Cariboo Region.
Overnight in Prince George at Coast Inn of the North or Ramada Hotel Prince George.

Day 9

PRINCE GEORGE TO SMITHERS (230 Miles)
Travel the rugged wilderness terrain of the interior mountain ranges.
Overnight in Smithers at Hudson Bay Lodge or Sandman Inn Smithers.

Day 10

SMITHERS TO PRINCE RUPERT (217 Miles)
Follow the scenic Skeena River Valley to the active port city of Prince Rupert.
Overnight in Prince Rupert at Coast Prince Rupert Hotel or Crest Hotel.

Day 11

PRINCE RUPERT TO PORT HARDY (cruise) (25 Miles land only)
Enjoy a full-day ocean cruise on board B.C. Ferries along the British Columbia coastline. The famous Inside Passage cruise terminates in Port Hardy.
Overnight in Port Hardy at Port Hardy Inn or Airport Inn.

Day 12

PORT HARDY TO CAMPBELL RIVER (149 Miles)
Travel the eastern shore of Vancouver Island to Campbell River, a focal point for sport salmon fishing.
Overnight in Campbell River at Coast Discovery Inn & Marina or Best Western Austrian Chalet or Anchor Inn Campbell River.

Day 13

CAMPBELL RIVER TO VICTORIA (168 Miles)
Continue along the coast, past quaint seaside towns such as Courtenay, Qualicum Beach, Parksville and Nanaimo. In Duncan, visit the Quw’utsun’ Cultural and Conference Centre and in Chemainus, you can see the famous murals. As you approach Victoria, British Columbia’s capital, you will travel along the scenic Malahat Drive, which affords generous vistas of the water and the Gulf Islands beyond.
Overnight in Victoria at Best Western Carlton Plaza Hotel or Coast Harbourside Hotel or Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites.

Day 14

VICTORIA TO VANCOUVER (44 Miles land only)
Before you leave Victoria’s charms and the beauty of the Inner Harbour, we recommend you visit Butchart Gardens, a magnificent display of flowers and shrubs set in an old stone quarry. Enjoy a mini-cruise on BC Ferries guiding you around the many Gulf Islands, through the Strait of Georgia to mainland British Columbia for some last-minute shopping.
Overnight near Vancouver International Airport at Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel or Holiday Inn Vancouver Airport.

Day 15

END OF TOUR
Check in at Vancouver International Airport for your departure flight.

Day 16

ARRIVAL BACK TO DUBLIN

What's Included

• Transatlantic schedule flights
• Car hire (economy size) from day 3
• Accommodation for 14 nights
• Ferry crossings: Inside Passage cruise Prince Rupert to Port Hardy on Day 11 (depart: 07:30, arrive: 22:30, 15 hours) Day 14, Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen (1 hour 35 minutes)
• A personalised 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

Not included

• Airport transfers
• Meals and attractions unless otherwise specified
• Park entrance fees