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<li>Day 1: Vancouver Arrival in Vancouver and transfer to the hotel on your own (NEW). In the evening, the group will meet to discuss the tour itinerary with the tour guide. Overnight is at the Sandman Hotel Vancouver Airport.</li>
<li>Day 2: Vancouver - Manning Park - Oliver We depart from Vancouver and go on to Manning Park and further to the Okanagan Valley where we will be visiting one of the wineries for a tour and a tasting. Overnight is at the Coast Oliver Hotel.</li>
<li>Day 3: Oliver - Kelowna - Vernon - Revelstoke On our way through the Okanagan Valley, we will stop in Kelowna for a stroll through the park and an amazing view from Knox Mountain. Later on, in Craigellachie, we will visit the site where in 1885 the train tracks to connect British Columbia to the rest of the country were completed. In the early evening, we reach Revelstoke; our hotel is the Regent Hotel.</li>
<li>Day 4: Revelstoke - Golden - Canmore We continue to the Rocky Mountains today. At Rogers Pass we visit the informative Visitor Centre, and in Yoho National Park a stop is made at the Natural Bridge and at beautiful Emerald Lake. There is time for a stroll along the lake or for a canoe trip (optional). We then continue to Banff, where we spend two nights at the Brewster Mountain Lodge.</li>
<li>Day 5: Banff National Park The entire day is spent touring Banff and Banff National Park. We visit famous Lake Louise and Lake Moraine, and in the afternoon, there will be some time at leisure to explore the town of Banff on an individual basis.</li>
<li>Day 6: Canmore - Jasper Today we travel along the Icefields Parkway. With its many beautiful lakes and waterfalls, it is probably the most scenic route in the Rocky Mountains. This day includes visiting the world-renowned Columbia Icefields where you will have the opportunity to walk right up to the edge of the glacier. Then on to Jasper and overnight at the Whistler&rsquo;s Inn.</li>
<li>Day 7: Jasper - Maligne Canyon - Prince George Day 7: Jasper - Maligne Canyon - Prince George In the morning, we will visit the spectacular Maligne Canyon. A short hike will take us to breathtaking views of the gorge. On our way to Prince George, we will enjoy great views of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Overnight is at the Prestige Treasure Cove Hotel in Prince George.</li>
<li>Day 8: Prince George - Smithers The drive from Prince George to Smithers will give you a good impression of the vastness of the country &ndash; trees and little lakes as far as the eye can see! Overnight is at the Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge in Smithers.</li>
<li>Day 9: Smithers - Hazelton - Terrace - Prince Rupert Today&rsquo;s highlight is a visit to the Ksan First Nations Village in Hazelton. The reconstructed Native Village consists of five traditional longhouses and several totem poles. We then continue to Prince Rupert where we overnight at the Prestige Oceanview Hotel.</li>
<li>Day 10: Inside Passage to Vancouver Island Today we travel the world-famous Inside Passage from Prince Rupert to Port Hardy. During the 15-hour-trip there are good opportunities to watch wildlife: bald eagles, dolphins, sea otters and sometimes even whales. In the late evening, we arrive in Port Hardy we stay at the Kwa&rsquo;lilas Hotel.</li>
<li>Day 11: Port Hardy - Campbell River We depart from Port Hardy and go on to the small and very picturesque fishing village of Telegraph Cove. From there we will take a whale-watching trip to view killer whales in their natural habitat. Later, we proceed to Campbell River where we overnight at the Anchor Inn &amp; Suites.</li>
<li>Day 12: Campbell River - Duncan - Victoria We depart from Campbell River and continue to Victoria today. En route, we will make a little detour to visit the Cathedral Grove Park to have a look at the temperate rainforest with its 800-year-old and 5-metre-thick Douglas Firs! In the afternoon, there is time for a stroll through Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. We overnight at the Embassy Inn, close to the Inner Harbour.</li>
<li>Day 13: Victoria - ferry ride to Vancouver The morning will be at leisure to explore charming Victoria on an individual basis. In the afternoon, we drive along the Marine Scenic Drive to the ferry terminal at Swartz Bay to catch the ferry to Vancouver. In Vancouver, we will stay at the Sandman Vancouver City Centre Hotel on Georgia Street.</li>
<li>Day 14: Vancouver Today will be at leisure to explore the city. Don&rsquo;t miss the great view of the city from the top of the Harbour Building and take a stroll along Robson Street. Should you wish to spend a little more time in this fascinating city, we recommend booking additional nights through CSM Travel.</li>
<li>Day 15: Time to say goodbye! Transfer to the airport on your own (NEW) with subsequent return flight to Europe. We thank you for taking part in the trip and are confident that you will take many great memories home with you</li>
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