Totem Circle tour
Totem Circle tour. 15 days/14 nights. Start: Vancouver - End: Vancouver.
DEPARTURE DATES
MAY 21* 23 25 27 29 31
JUNE 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
JULY 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
AUG 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31
SEPT 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 24*
(*) For these departure dates, the overnight in Port Hardy will be replaced by one night aboard the ferry on an inside cabin basis. For triple and quadruple, 2 cabins can be provided.
- Day 01: Arrival Vancouver - rental car pickup
- Day 02: Vancouver - Salmon Arm
- Day 03: Salmon Arm - Banff
- Day 04: Banff
- Day 05: Banff - Jasper
- Day 06: Jasper - Prince George
- Day 07: Prince George - Smithers
- Day 08: Smithers - Prince Rupert
- Day 09: Prince Rupert - Port Hardy
- Day 10: Port Hardy - Campbell River
- Day 11: Campbell River - Victoria
- Day 12: Victoria Visit
- Day 13: Victoria - Vancouver
- Day 14: Vancouver
- Day 15: Departure Vancouver
Arrival Vancouver - rental car pickup
1 Day
At arrival, pick up the rental car at the airport and drive to the hotel to check in.
Vancouver - Salmon Arm
1 Day
400 km
Via the fruitful valley of the Fraser River, you drive to the Fraser Canyon to visit Hells Gate. Follow the Highway Nr. 1 (La Transcanadienne), parrallel with the Thompson River. It brings you via Cache-Creek and Kamloops to Salmon Arms where you will stay for the night. Salmon Arm is a town on one of the four arms of Shuswap Lake. The lake is a popular vacation destination. With four hundred kilometers of shoreline, 22 provincial parks and surrounding mountains, there are many outdoor activities available. The town got its name from the presence of large salmon schools in the southwest arm of the lake.
Salmon Arm - Banff
1 Day
495 km
Wake up early for a trip through the Selkirk Mountains and Glacier National Park. Impressive panoramas on countless glaciers and steep mountains. Via the Columbia River Valley, you travel to the Yoho National Park, with the Kicking Horse Pass. Eventually, you can see the beautiful Rockies arise near Banff.
Banff
1 Day
Enjoy nature, make a excursion with the elevator to Sulphur Mountain, visit Lake Minnewanka and the Bow Falls or discover the historic Banff Springs Hotel. Shopping, walking and great food, it is all part of the Banff experience.
Banff - Jasper
1 Day
390 km
Today will be unforgetable! Follow the Icefield Parkway. First stop: The wonderful Lake Louse, overshadowd by Mt. Victoria. Afterwards to the Athabasco Glacier and a ride on the glacier with a 'Snocoach' (not included). Passing wonderful lakes, impressive waterfalls and eternal glaciers you will reach Jasper.
Jasper - Prince George
1 Day
The day starts with an unforgatable boat trip on the Maligne Lake (included). You leave Jasper via the Yellowhead Pass with a view on Mount Robson, the highest mountain of the Rockies. Follow the Fraser River to Prince George, at the foothill of the Cariboo Mountains.
Prince George - Smithers
1 Day
370 km
From Prince Georgge the trip continues via the Yellowhead Highway, along big coniferous forests and the old route of the fur traders. Possible to visit the Historic Park of Fort St. James and the Hudson Bay Trading Post. End of the afternoon, arrival in Smithers, a little city once known for its fur trading.
Smithers - Prince Rupert
1 Day
360 km
The last etappe to the coast! You follow the wonderful Skeena River Valley and you can visit the interesting 'Ksan Indian Village', where you will encounter the fascinating Indian culture. Travel via Terrace to Prince Rupert.
Prince Rupert - Port Hardy
1 Day
730 km
The ferry (ticket for persons and car included) brings you to Vancouver Island. In this exceptional nature area you will discover whales, porpoise and sea lions. In the evening, the ferry reaches Port Hardy and check in at the hotel.
Port Hardy - Campbell River
1 Day
240 km
No long distances today .... You can go to Telegraph Cove and make a trip at sea, looking for whales (see page 9 for excursions). Then on to Campbell River, famous as "salmon capital" of the world.
Campbell River - Victoria
1 Day
270 km
On your trip south, to Victoria, a first stop can be held at Courtenay and Comox. Then futher to Nanaimo and visit the historic 'Bastion' and the Centennial Museum. Before reaching Victoria, you can plan an extra visit to the Native Heritage Center in Duncan.
Victoria Visit
1 Day
10 km
Discover the charm and beauty of this congenial city, capital of the province of British Columbia. Visit Parliament Buildings, Beacon Hill Park, stroll along the Inner and Outer Harbor, take time for the wonderful collection of the B.C. Provincial Museum, enjoy a cup of tea "the English way" in the historic Empress Hotel and don't forget to stop by some of the shops in the elegant shopping streets. In this almost 'British' city, flowers, parks and gardens are extremely well cared for and make for a wonderful photo and film setting.
Victoria - Vancouver
1 Day
120 km
On the way to the ferry, start the day with a visit at the colourful Butchart Gardens. In the afternoonn the ferry (to be paid locally) brings you from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen. At arrival, a short drive to Vancouver and check in at the hotel.
Vancouver
1 Day
A full day to discover the wonderful city. Visit the Stanley Park (totems & Aquarium), English Bay, the picturesque ‘Gastown’, the spectacular Capilano Suspension Bridge and much more. Time for a shopping spree or just relax.
Included
- Hotelaccomodation based on lodging + local sales taxes, as per itinerary and as per chosen hotel category.
- Car rental with GPS, adapted to the number of persons in the car, one driver. Extra drivers and/or underage drivers can be added with supplement.
- Single: Economy except if the car is brought back to another city than the one it started from, than Compact.
- Double/Twin: Compact
- Triple: Intermediate
- Quadruple and 2x double rooms: Fullsize.
- Any other car rental category can be provided with the appropriate price adjustment.
- Only for selfdrives booked as published: roadbook with description of day by day itinerary. (Only available in Dutch and French)
- Local roadmap of the State or Province (Canda), or a road atlas if the trip brings you through different states.
Not Included
All services NOT mentioned such as:
- International passport and charges for ESTA = USA and or ETA = Canada.
- Airline tickets, airport taxes, fuel surcharge, security fee, and more.
- Meals at the hotels except if confirmed differently at time of confirmation.
- Resort fees, Urban fees, Facility fees and other fees charged by some hotels and to be paid locally.
- Eventual cost for a (new) Belgian - European drivers licence, if the current one does not state "Drivers Licence" in English.
- Warrant/Security Deposit/Guarantee cost for rental cars, motorhomes, motorbikes, hotels and more.
- Fuel for the vehicles and parking costs.
- Charges for tollroads en toll bridges
- Insurances (cancellation insurance, travel and assistance insurance, luggage insurance, etc).
- Admissions to the national parks, to attractions, extra excursions, etc.
- All personal expenses (Food & Drinks), souvenirs and more.
Good To Know
FLIGHTS:
Wings ‘n Wheels is offering a large choice of European and American carriers which operates daily flights to and from the USA and Canada, starting from Brussels and as well as from the main airports in neighboring countries.
International and eventual domestic flights are not included. Airlines work with flexible prices and availability does change quickly. Use the contact form below and send it to your travel agent (enter your postal code or city name or the name of your travel agency) and indicate accurately your travel dates (departure and return) together with the surname (family name), first name and date of birth of each traveler and Wings ‘n Wheels will search for the best deals, considering itinerary and pricing.
A-LA-CARTE - TAILOR MADE:
All self-drive itineraries can be amended and tailormade “ à la carte” to your wishes.
CARRENTAL - DRIVERS LICENCE:
It is mandatory to present a NATIONAL driving licence with on the front side "Driving Licence". An international drivers licence is a translation only and not a valid document to rent a vehicle.
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