Western Canada Self Drive

Offer Highlights

  • Flights, Accommodation
  • Heathrow
  • £500
  • Canada

Discover the spectacular landscapes of Western Canada on this carefully planned 7-night self-drive holiday. From the towering peaks of the Rockies to the lush coastline of British Columbia, this route covers the must-see highlights for travellers short on time but eager to experience it all. Your journey begins in Calgary and ends in the vibrant city of Vancouver, with car hire, flights and accommodation all included.

What’s Included
- One night at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown or Similar on a room-only basis
- Two nights at the Elk + Avenue Hotel or Similar, Banff on a room-only basis
- One night at the Chateau Jasper or Similar, Jasper on a room-only basis
- One night at the Sundance Lodge or Similar, Sun Peaks on a room-only basis
- Two nights at the Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre or Similar, Vancouver on a room-only basis
- Car hire for the duration of the holiday, pick-up in Calgary and drop-off in Vancouver
- Vancouver 48-Hour Hop-On, Hop-Off Classic Pass
- Return flights from London Heathrow to Calgary, returning from Vancouver 
- Parks Canada Discovery Pass included for the following sites:
  - Bar U Ranch National Historic Site
  - Banff National Park
  - Banff Park Museum National Historic Site
  - Cave and Basin National Historic Site
  - Jasper National Park


2026 ERRATA

Departures 19 May – 6 Jul will overnight on Days 6–7 in Whistler during the FIFA World Cup.

For departures between 19 May – 6 Jul 2026, overnight stays will be in Whistler at the following hotels:

Aava Whistler or Listel Whistler, A Coast Hotel


Please note: -One-way car hire drop-off fee is not included.

Arrive at Calgary International Airport, collect your hire car and drive to your centrally located hotel. Spend the rest of the day discovering Calgary at your leisure. Known as the Stampede City, Calgary offers a great introduction to Western Canada.

Depart Calgary and head into the breathtaking Canadian Rockies. As you drive into Banff National Park, the mountain peaks grow more dramatic. Arrive in Banff and enjoy time exploring this lively alpine town. Spend the next day visiting local attractions such as the Luxton Museum, ride the gondola up Sulphur Mountain, or enjoy a scenic boat trip on Lake Minnewanka.

Depart Calgary and head into the breathtaking Canadian Rockies. As you drive into Banff National Park, the mountain peaks grow more dramatic. Arrive in Banff and enjoy time exploring this lively alpine town. Spend the next day visiting local attractions such as the Luxton Museum, ride the gondola up Sulphur Mountain, or enjoy a scenic boat trip on Lake Minnewanka.

Take one of the most scenic drives in the world, the Icefields Parkway, with suggested stops at Lake Louise and Peyto Lake. Before arriving in Jasper, don’t miss the dramatic Maligne Canyon in Jasper National Park.

Follow the Yellowhead Highway through historic trade routes and take in views of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies. If time allows, visit Wells Gray Provincial Park. Continue to the year-round resort town of Sun Peaks.

Travel past Kamloops through the sweeping South Thompson River valley, where ranches and cowboy culture still thrive. Enter the dramatic Fraser Canyon and ride the gondola at Hell’s Gate for a thrilling view over the rapids below. As you descend into the Fraser Valley, the landscape becomes greener before reaching Vancouver. Spend your final full day enjoying the city using your 48-hour hop-on, hop-off pass, visiting top attractions at your own pace.

Travel past Kamloops through the sweeping South Thompson River valley, where ranches and cowboy culture still thrive. Enter the dramatic Fraser Canyon and ride the gondola at Hell’s Gate for a thrilling view over the rapids below. As you descend into the Fraser Valley, the landscape becomes greener before reaching Vancouver. Spend your final full day enjoying the city using your 48-hour hop-on, hop-off pass, visiting top attractions at your own pace.

Make the most of your last morning in Vancouver with a relaxed breakfast or some final sightseeing. Then drive to Vancouver Airport and return your hire car before your flight home.

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From £1,699 per person

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