Circle West
4 day Rocky Mountain Circle tour from Vancouver
Embark on our 4-day Rocky Mountain fully guided bus tour. Starting in Vancouver, traverse the picturesque Fraser Valley and jagged snow-covered coast mountains before reaching our final destination – the Canadian Rockies. As you travel your way through the majestic Rockies, enjoy our tour filled with many exciting activities and jaw-dropping sightseeing in the Banff and Jasper National Parks.
- Travel
Deluxe Motorcoach – Roundtrip tour starting in Vancouver to the Rockies
- Accommodation
3 nights: standard or premium hotel
- Pick Up
- 8:00am from downtown Vancouver
- Meals
3 breakfasts
- About
- Knowledgeable and friendly guide
- Clientale: all ages
- Deposit Required
2023 Tour Rates
| OCCUPANCY | DOUBLE | SINGLE | TRIPLE | QUAD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $1,239 | $1,789 | $1,169 | $1,079 |
| Premium | $1,839 | $2,989 | $1,669 | $1,529 |
2024 Tour Rates
| OCCUPANCY | DOUBLE | SINGLE | TRIPLE | QUAD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $1,289 | $1,839 | $1,219 | $1,129 |
| Premium | $2,119 | $3,349 | $1,859 | $1,659 |
Tour Dates: 2023/2024
2023 | Departure Dates |
May | 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31 |
June | 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 |
July | 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 |
August | 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 |
September | 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 |
2024 | Departure Dates |
May | 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 |
June | 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 |
July | 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31 |
August | 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 |
September | 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 |
Hotel Accommodation
– Jasper: Mount Robson Inn or similar (2023)
Tonquin Inn or Jasper Inn (2024)
– Banff (2 nights): Banff Aspen Lodge or similar
– Jasper: Sawridge Inn or similar
– Banff (2 nights): The Rimrock Hotel (Premium View Room)
Tour rates are per person in Canadian dollars
Double – two people sharing a room with one queen/king bed or two twin beds
Single – one person in a room with a double or queen bed
Triple – three people sharing a room with two queen beds
Quad – four people sharing a room with two queen beds
FAQ'S
Our tours are conducted in English only, by a professional tour director with over 10 years of experience!
Pent-up demand for 2023 Canadian vacations has been extremely high, and we highly recommend booking your seats as early as possible (to secure your preferred date and avoid hotel downgrades)
Key West Travel does not offer individual pick-ups as our tour guests would like to depart Vancouver as scheduled. Usually, the tour departs from Hyatt Regency Downtown Vancouver (655 Burrard Street).
Standard hotels are mountain lodge-style while premium hotels are resort-style. The majority of our guests choose standard accommodation as these hotels are very clean and comfortable, and travellers will get their own private room and washroom. If you want to book premium accommodation, be sure to book early as these hotels sell out quickly – they usually aren’t available within 6 months of departure!
Gratuities are not included in the prices (unless indicated). While it is neither our place nor our wish to tell you how much to tip, gratuities in Canada are often given in recognition of service excellence.
This depends on the day. When we are travelling between Vancouver and Jasper or Banff, it will be a minimum of 10 hours. However, every 2-3 hours, we leave the bus for mini breaks. During the sightseeing days, you will spend little time on the bus as you will be walking/sightseeing/hiking & etc.
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Day 1 (Vancouver to Jasper)
Begin your Vancouver to Rockies tour by driving through the farming communities of the Fraser Valley. Ascend into the Coastal Mountains and follow the Coquihalla Highway to Kamloops, in the arid interior of British Columbia. After lunch, retrace the route of the famous Overlanders along the North Thompson River to reach your hotel in Jasper. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 2 (Jasper to Banff)
Your day starts with a scenic hike through Maligne Canyon before heading South. Then, travel along the world-famous Icefields Parkway to take in some of nature’s most spectacular mountain scenery. Have your camera ready for possible wildlife sightings! Highlights include Athabasca Falls, Peyto Lake, and the Columbia Icefield. Ride the “Ice Explorer”* on Athabasca Glacier or visit the Glacier Skywalk*. Overnight In Banff.
Day 3 (Banff National Park, Lake Louise)
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Banff National Park. Start your morning with a leisurely hike in Johnston Canyon and stroll along the shores of picturesque Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. In the afternoon, visit the world famous Banff Springs Hotel and Bow Falls. With your free time in Banff, you may also choose from optional activities such as soaking in the natural spa at the Upper Hot Springs* or taking a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain*. Overnight in Banff.
Day 4 (Banff to Vancouver)
This morning, enjoy a drive through Rogers Pass, the highest part of the route to the Rockies. On your scenic return journey through Yoho National Park, catch a glimpse of an engineering marvel: the Spiral Tunnels. Arrive in downtown Vancouver in the evening.
* Optional activities
While you are on the tour, you have the chance to experience the unique beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Although optional, our mountain tour guides recommend following activities to enhance your Canadian Rockies experience:
– Columbia Ice Explorer Tour
– Glacier Skywalk
– Sulphur Mountain (Banff) Gondola Ride
– Canoeing on Lake Louise
– Upper Hot Springs
For more information on above activities (and their costs), click HERE.
Ronald & Amanda Mallia Swansea, NSW, Australia
“Excellent tour and saw amazing places and experienced lovely things. It met our needs of visiting the Rockies and was well priced for what it had offered. Well worth the money. Brad was very well spoken and knowledgeable with all the information he provided. He knew his information/history and provided us with all necessary information. Len was very friendly and professional one of the best drivers from a tour company we have experienced.”
