Travelpack

Day 2: FREE DAY Vancouver
Spend the day exploring. Take a stroll around Stanley Park, stopping at the Totem Poles. Visit Canada Place, the waterfront and historic Gastown (the oldest part of Vancouver). If time permits you may wish to visit Capilano Suspension Bridge which spans the Capilano Canyon or take the Skyride to the top of Grouse Mountain for panoramic views over the city and Strait of Georgia.

Day 3: Vancouver – Echo Valley Ranch (385 km) From Vancouver, Echo Valley is a scenic five and a half-hour drive via the historic Fraser Canyon. Surrounded by wide open spaces and tranquil wilderness, the Echo Valley Ranch, near Clinton, welcomes you to a spectacular western adventure, a superb sanctuary of first class accommodations, healthy gourmet food, complete spa services, and an enriching diversity of outdoor recreational activities.
Please note that children over the age of 13 years are welcome, as the resort is adult orientated.

Day 4 & 5: FREE DAYS Echo Valley
As one of the most extraordinary getaway destinations in the world, Echo Valley Ranch & Spa is an anomaly. Here, spectacular landscapes are graced with a gentle touch of Thai, luxurious comfort steps into a rugged wilderness, and healthy, gourmet cuisine is served up alongside hearty cowboy cookouts. But this is only the beginning
Echo Valley Ranch Package Includes:
- Welcome glass of champagne
- Deluxe accommodation in the Lodge
- All meals prepared by a Master Chef including a glass of wine or beer with your dinner and soft beverages at any time
- Daily turndown service
- Self-guided hiking program
- Daily Thai yoga (Ruesri dat ton) stretching classes
- Fly fishing (equipment provided)
- Use of ranch facilities including large outdoor hot tub, sauna, indoor heated pool, fitness centre and large games room
- Weekly evening entertainment such as
roaring camp fires, barbeque dinners, authentic Thai banquet and traditional Thai dancing
- Wi-Fi access
- Weekly cooking demonstration

Day 6: Echo Valley – Blue River (297 km) Today travel east from Kamloops via Clearwater and beautiful Wells Gray Park where you can stop to view Spahats Falls.

Day 7: FREE DAY Blue River
Enjoy optional activities at the resort and explore the area.
Travelpack  recommends: River Safari Jet Boating 1 hour As you’re traveling up small rivers, gliding over water only inches deep and going where it seems no boat has gone before, you’re sure to fall witness to the active wildlife always seen on our riverbanks. Observing the animals in their natural environment, without the constraints of gates and cages, is just another incredible encounter you’ll have as you journey through your hour on the River Safari.

Day 8: Blue River – Jasper (212 km)
Cross the Yellowhead Pass and Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies to Jasper National Park.

Day 9: FREE DAY Jasper
Today relax and explore Jasper National Park. Hike the many trails, spot bears, moose, elk and if you’re lucky, timber wolves. Visit the many lakes, including Pyramid and Patricia Lakes and the Maligne River Valley.

Day 10: Jasper - Field (245 km)
Today begins with a morning drive south along the Icefield Parkway. Take time to visit Lake Louise and marvel at the beauty of one of the most photographed vistas in the world. 20 minutes west of Lake Louise you will reach Field.
Travelpack recommends: Columbia Icefield Helicopter tour Soar over the massive field of ancient ice that covers 325 sq. km, with solid ice up to 365 metres making it the largest body of ice in the Rocky Mountains. View spectacular glaciers, green lakes and waterfalls. Soar to an impressive altitude of 4000 metres.

Day 11: FREE DAY Field
Yoho represents the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains region, and is also a Cree expression of awe and wonder for this place of rock walls, spectacular waterfalls and soaring peaks. In the shadow of the Great Divide, Yoho holds the secrets of ancient ocean life, the power of ice and water, and unique plant and animal communities that continue to evolve today. Spiral Tunnels Viewpoint, Yoho Valley Road - open mid June to mid September - Takakkaw Falls.

Day 12: Field - Vernon (461 km)
Your drive today will take you out of Yoho National Park, through Rogers Pass and Glacier National Park - some of the most scenically stunning areas of Canada. Continue southwest as you watch the scenery around you change from rugged mountain peaks to the rolling valleys of the Okanagan region of British Columbia. This region is the top wine-producing region of BC. The lush vineyards are a stunning contrast to the desert hills - and are home to over 40 wineries, many offering tours & tasting.

Day 13: FREE DAY Vernon
Included Activity: SUV Private Winery Tour - 4 hour This scenic tour includes a leisurely visit to three wineries in the Kelowna area. Enjoy a tour of Mission Hill Family Estate Winery, taste fine wines from Quails Gate Estate Winery and choose to sample more wonderful wines from either Mount Boucherie Estate Winery or Little Straw Vineyards.

Day 14: Vernon - Vancouver (445 km) Head south past Kelowna and Keremeos. Continue through Princeton to Manning Park in the Cascade Mountains. The park is home to a variety of wildlife such as black bears, coyote, mule deer, beaver, marmot, chipmunks and over 190 species of birds. Drive on through Hope and the Fraser Valley to Vancouver for overnight.

Day 15: Vancouver [Departure]
Today enjoy some last minute shopping and sightseeing before making your way to drop your car at the Vancouver airport before checking in for your flight home.