Will alot of the restaurants on this tour accommodate gluten free and sugar free diet? Will we need heavy coats?

While some hotels and restaurants may be able to accommodate a special diet, there is no way for us to guarantee this. Any special needs or requests should be given to the Tour Director at check-in. The temperatures in Vancouver in August are comfortable with low of 60°F and and high up to 80°F.

Do you put people on stand-by?

We can request space with our local operations department. This means your booking is not confirmed until we receive notification from our local operations team. If your place is available, you will be booked and confirmed on the tour. If it is not available, you will be issued a full refund.

Western Canada with Inside Passage 13 Days

13 days

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From Vancouver to Calgary

4.9 (49 reviews)

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The tour was fantastic, well paced with time off to explore on your own if you wished. The hotels were all of a good standard, clean and comfortable.
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Gold Operator: Cosmos
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Vancouver
Vancouver
Day 2
Vancouver
Vancouver
Included Activities
- City tour of Stanley Park, Chinatown, harbor, and beaches
Optional Activities
- Water taxi to Granville Island with outdoor markets, street musicians, and waterfront cafés
- Visit historic Gastown with steam-powered clock, antique shops, art galleries, and street vendors
Landmarks
Stanley Park
Chinatown
Granville Island
Gastown
Day 3
Vancouver to Victoria
Vancouver to Victoria
Included Activities
- Sailing across the Strait of Georgia through Gulf Islands
- Visit Butchart Gardens
- Visit Bastion Square
- Visit Thunderbird Park with totem poles
Landmarks
Butchart Gardens
Bastion Square
Thunderbird Park
Day 4
Victoria
Victoria
Optional Activities
- Visit Royal British Columbia Museum
- Afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel
- Whale-watching cruise on the Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Shopping along Government Street
Landmarks
Royal British Columbia Museum
Empress Hotel
Government Street
Day 5
Victoria to Campbell River
Victoria to Campbell River
Included Activities
- Stop at Chemainus village with murals depicting pioneer settlement
- Stop at Campbell River port
Landmarks
Chemainus
Campbell River
Day 6
Campbell River to Prince Rupert
Campbell River to Prince Rupert
Included Activities
- Cruise through the Inside Passage
Day 7
Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Prince Rupert
- Guided tour of North Pacific Historic Fishing Village
Landmarks
North Pacific Historic Fishing Village
Day 8
Prince Rupert to Prince George
Prince Rupert to Prince George
Included Activities
- VIA Rail's Skeena train journey through Coast Mountains and along Skeena River
Day 9
Prince George to Jasper
Prince George to Jasper
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Jasper National Park
Landmarks
Mount Robson
Jasper National Park
Day 10
Jasper
Jasper
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Maligne Lake and Spirit Island with narrated cruise
Landmarks
Maligne Lake
Spirit Island
Day 11
Jasper to Banff
Jasper to Banff
Included Activities
- Stop at Columbia Icefield with Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle experience
- Stop at Lake Louise
- Orientation tour of Banff National Park
Landmarks
Columbia Icefield
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Day 12
Banff
Banff
Optional Activities
- Helicopter ride high over the Canadian Rockies
- Hiking
- Boating
- Horseback riding
- Fishing
Landmarks
Banff National Park
Day 13
Banff to Calgary
Banff to Calgary
Landmarks
Calgary International Airport

Landmarks
Stanley Park
Chinatown
Granville Island
Gastown

Landmarks
Butchart Gardens
Bastion Square
Thunderbird Park

Landmarks
Royal British Columbia Museum
Empress Hotel
Government Street

Landmarks
Chemainus
Campbell River

Landmarks
North Pacific Historic Fishing Village

Landmarks
Mount Robson
Jasper National Park

Landmarks
Maligne Lake
Spirit Island

Landmarks
Columbia Icefield
Lake Louise
Banff National Park

Landmarks
Banff National Park

Landmarks
Calgary International Airport

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Response time: 9 hours
Response rate: 96%
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4.9

Overall rating based on 49 Reviews

Transport
3.0
Guide
3.0
Accommodation
3.0
Food
1.0
Tour Operator
4.9

Tracy5.0•September 2023
Our guide Terek and driver Doug were fantastic. My only negative comment would be the property in Victoria, Canada....
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Janie5.0•September 2023
Our tour director is very knowledgeable & converses well about places, history, important events, historically...
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Julie5.0•September 2023
Tour guide shared very informative facts on Canada history Bus driver very skilled and friendly
Traveled in August 2023
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Ishan5.0•August 2023
Everything ran smoothly and the tour took us to some very nice places including hidden gems!
Traveled in June 2023
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Shalla5.0•August 2023
Excellent tour guide and lovely driver. Amazing experience travelling through Canada.
Traveled in June 2023
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Waheeda5.0•August 2023
The whole experience was mostly very easy from booking to taking the tour. The staff were very friendly and helpful....
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Keith5.0•July 2023
I have been on 7 long distance tours in North America with various operators. This was my first with Cosmos but...
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Paul5.0•July 2023
Tour director and driver were both very good. Helpful kind and courteous going above and beyond to help everyone.
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Lynne5.0•July 2023
Great tour well organised
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Hugh5.0•July 2023
Well run excellent tour director and driver
Traveled in June 2023
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Asked on February 25th, 2023
Will alot of the restaurants on this tour accommodate gluten free and sugar free diet? Will we need heavy coats?
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Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written February 2023
  While some hotels and restaurants may be able to accommodate a special diet, there is no way for us to guarantee this. Any special needs or requests should be given to the Tour Director at check-in. The temperatures in Vancouver in August are comfortable with low of 60°F and and high up to 80°F.
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Emily
Asked on April 15th, 2022
Do you put people on stand-by?
Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written April 2022
  We can request space with our local operations department. This means your booking is not confirmed until we receive notification from our local operations team. If your place is available, you will be booked and confirmed on the tour. If it is not available, you will be issued a full refund.

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- For any tour departing before October 12th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 12th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Cosmos. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Western Canada with Inside Passage 13 Days

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Vancouver

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vancouver to Victoria

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Victoria

Optional Activities

Victoria to Campbell River

Included Activities

Campbell River to Prince Rupert

Included Activities

Prince Rupert

Included Activities

Prince Rupert to Prince George

Included Activities

Prince George to Jasper

Included Activities

Jasper

Optional Activities

Jasper to Banff

Included Activities

Banff

Optional Activities

Banff to Calgary

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