Western conquest
Awesome Rockies road trip
My wife and I had such an amazing road trip vacation discovering our beautiful country
Fantastic trip
Brilliant itinerary, we had a fantastic trip. It’s so helpful having the route and campgrounds pre-booked, along with an RV on the mainland and SUV for Vancouver Island.
Highlights:
Hotel Zed, Tofino - we absolutely loved the hotel and Tofino, the perfect opportunity to unwind after 8 days in the RV
Whale watching, Victoria - a great trip and helpful to have pre-booked
Vancouver and Calgary hotels - lovely stops, very comfortable accommodation
Areas to improve
Moraine Lake/ Lake Louise - we were really keen to start a full day trip there early in the morning so we’re very disappointed to get a shuttle time of 1pm included in our trip. We ended up paying to join a tour starting at 6.30am but at a significant additional cost.
Royal Scot Hotel and suites - really disappointing hotel, very tired and in need of refurb. We had two standard rooms booked for a family of 5 so not sufficient beds. We moved rooms but found a mouse trap in the room, we later heard another guest complaining about a mouse in their room.
RV handover to SUV - the two places were a long distance apart and no shuttle had been arranged. It was fine but not smooth at all.
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Vancouver to Calgary
We recently completed a 15-day road trip from Vancouver to Calgary through the Rockies. We had an amazing experience overall. Booking through Authentik Canada was incredibly easy and everything was well organised from start to finish.
All of the hotels we stayed in were clean and comfortable, and we were pleasantly surprised with an upgrade from an SUV to a pickup truck, which was a great bonus for the trip.
A special mention to Marika Marecki, who was always available and quick to respond whenever we had questions — excellent customer service throughout.
The only downside was the Kamloops hotel, which was quite far out and located in an industrial/business area that felt a bit strange compared to the other stops.
We also skipped Revelstoke due to heavy snow and not wanting to do the nearly 3-hour drive from Lake Louise, so we went straight to Banff instead (only around 40 minutes), which worked out well.
If we did the trip again, we’d definitely spend an extra day in both Vancouver and Calgary, as we felt we didn’t have quite enough time there.
Overall, an unforgettable trip and we would highly recommend Authentik Canada for a stress-free and well-planned road trip.
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The perfect trip
All was perfectly organised. Hotels well locales, itineraries well calculated. No surprises, no waitings. All as we expected.
Amazing Roadtrip
We had a fantastic time driving through the Rockies from Vancouver to Calgary. Every aspect from booking to execution went perfectly and made a very memorable and highly recommended vacation. The sights and pictures really are as good as you get in the adverts!
Just Amazing!
Canada is an incredible country, from the scenery, to the wildlife, to the scale - all just jaw dropping! And the people — all so friendly, helpful and hospitable. Planning a visit to the west coast was — where to even start?! Alyssa at Authentik Canada was just so helpful at every stage of our planning: friendly, thoughtful, responsive, full of great suggestions and open to ideas. So much was organised for us in the background that it made our trip an absolute dream — everything was seamless, never a single issue or concern. We just turned up at the appointed time and everything was ready — travel tickets, car, accommodation, activities — everything! The practical information given was perfect, and our personalised road book was an invaluable resource.
I really could not recommend this company more highly! Thank you for helping us make such wonderful memories for our family! We’re already thinking about a return trip and would definitely use Authentik again.
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Wonderful Trip to the Canadian Rockies
Authentik Canada did a wonderful job helping us plan and put together our itinerary traveling through Western Canada and into the Canadian Rockies. The hotels we stayed in were nice and covered our needs. They were great at getting back to us with answers to our questions and, when a fire went through Jasper, they quickly rerouted us. Even this detour ended up being really enjoyable. We are grateful for the help we received through Authentik Canada. [...]
A wonderful trip
We travelled from Vancouver to Calgary, via Vancouver Island, and then returned to Vancouver. We had subscribed to seven trips/events and, with one exception, they were all excellent. The exception was the museum in Victoria which had recently closed its entire First Nation floor, hardly the fault of Authentik!
All the hotels booked by Authentik were very high quality, albeit sometimes a little bit off the beaten track - fortunately we like walking so that was not a problem.
Alyssa at Authentik was always very friendly and ready to help and propose ways of enhancing the trip and we greatly valued her advice. The wildfires were of concern for us and the hotel in the area affected was cancelled promptly and without penalty.
All in all, a very special and memorable trip.
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Western Conquest 2 week holiday
We throughly enjoyed our time in Canada, what a beautiful place. Authentik organised everything that we could need for the road trip and we found everything had been arranged as requested. It was very easy to check in to our hotels and get the rental car. The roadbook that was sent to us contained lots of information and we found this to be very useful. The hotels were good and everyone was friendly and willing to help with any questions. [...]
Great Trip
Our trip was organised well, with local information we wouldn't have had if we'd booked the trip ourselves. Will be using again.
Excellent Holiday
This trip was deferred for two years following the Pandemic, and it was certainly worth the wait. Authentik arranged everything for us, and consequently it was a very smooth-running holiday. We kept changing things until we were completely happy with the arrangements, which was no trouble for them at all. The accommodation was clean and very comfortable. We would have no hesitation in using Authentik again to arrange another trip. [...]
The honeymoon of a lifetime!
We decided to ask Authentik to help plan a Canadian adventure for our honeymoon and they absolutely smashed it! When deciding to go to Canada, we were overwhelmed with the amount of things we could get up to, but Tanya and the team planned our trip for us and put together an amazing guidebook to help us make the most of our trip suggesting the top sights to visit and best restaurants to eat in. Thanks to Authentik, our trip was stress-free, planned well and we had the best honeymoon we could’ve possibly asked for!! Thanks Team Authentik!! [...]
Amazing Trip
Everything was smooth and accommodations excellent.
The Canadian Rockies are a must do for everyone.
Fantastic Canadian Roadtrip
Just got back from a wonderful road trip across western Canada organised by Authentik Travel.
What a great time myself and wife had starting in Calgary visiting Banff , Jasper , Whistler ,clearwater, Vancouver island anf finally fishing in the big city of Vancouver.
On the way we viewed mountains with scenery to die for , numerous wildlife including Whales , bears , Moose , elks seals , Bald Eagles . I cannot recommend Authentik travel enough organised by Daphne Gordon , the road book sent prior to the trip was well organised with maps , hotel vouchers & travel details
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Thank you for the most amazing honeymoon!
Really easy to book and to tailor to your taste! Marie-Eve was very professional and helpful. We will definitely be booking again!
Super Excellent Western Conquest Trip!
A very enjoyable and nicely planned trip. The stops and route suggested was very comprehensive. Every day we saw sights and scenery that we though would not be surpassed, however each new day brought more interesting and impressive sights.
The Roadbook that was provided was very nice with lots of information and suggestions for activities. Very useful indeed.
All hotels were booked for us and matched the description provided beforehand. All accommodation was very conveniently situated, close to major attractions and sights.
Our agent, Allyson Kelly, was very helpful in planning the trip, providing lots of options and plenty of guidance.
We are very pleased with the service received and the travel adventure.
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Wonderful Western Conquest Road Trip Thr' Authentik
It was one of the great experience thr' Authentik Canada a 12 days family tour of "Western Conquest". Whatever committed by Authentik was provided by them and we are more than satisfied with their Web Services as well as prompt responses by their tour agent. I would like to appreciate Allyson Kelly, our tour agent for all the help promptly provided by her. Overall it is value for money tour thr Authentik
Only area where I would like Authentik to add (its just an improvement) are optional charges for vehicle hire. Add on Charges like airport premium services (thr' Thrifty) or additional insurance charges or car return charges etc are very expensive and if they are highlighted at booking time shall be helpful in budgeting and selection of Car rental agency.
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Excellent service all round
From planning the trip to dropping off the car on our final day, the service provided by Authentik Canada was superb.
We specified where we wanted to go and how long we wanted to stay at each place and everything was sorted for us giving us options on hotels at each place and extra excursions we could do.
Arriving at our first hotel we were presented with a Road book giving us everything we needed to make our trip as stress free as possible.
We had directions to every location, information on places of interest at each location, recommended places to eat, and vouchers for all the hotels, making checking in so simple.
We opted for the cheapest option on all hotels, and they were all great, with large rooms and comfy beds. Some even had cookers and hot tubs!! We did have to change rooms in one hotel as it was a bit noisy from the traffic but the Hotel were very helpful and moved us without any problem.
The car we went for was also a basic mid-range car, and got us from A to B without any problems, normally within the estimated times.
Only downside, we did have our Orca watching trip cancelled on the day. Nobody's fault, just unlucky with the weather, and we were refunded within days.
For anyone else doing the same trip as we did, the only thing I would suggest is start in Calgary and finish in Vancouver. Having spent day after day visiting fantastic towns with beautiful mountains and lakes surrounding them, it is a bit of a come down finish in Calgary.
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A beautiful trip very well organized by Authentik
(Translated by Google) We planned a trip to Western Canada with Authentik and were fully satisfied. The hotels were of good, if not very good, quality (Calgary, Banff, Wells Grey, Whistler) and very well located (Vancouver, Victoria, Banff among others). We noted that the planning of the various activities took travel times into account and the Road Book was very well documented. No negative remarks or points that would have deserved a mention. [...]
Eyes full of travel
(Translated by Google) It was a very well-organized trip, the places, the excursions, the hotels, everything was well coordinated.
Well-developed program with adequate support
(Translated by Google) We loved our trip, the tour, and the activities. We had to communicate with Authentik regarding a service with one of the hotels, and the issue was quickly resolved.
Superb, very well-organized trip
(Translated by Google) We are delighted with our road trip from Vancouver to Calgary. The weather was on our side and the landscapes were breathtaking.
Conquest of the West
(Translated by Google) It was our first trip for my son and me. A little ambitious for a first trip. But so extraordinary! We traveled 1500 km in 7 days (Our stay was cut short by more than 36 hours due to the cancellation of our outbound flight). The scenery is breathtaking. The activities and hotels were clean and well located. The Coast Hillcrest Hotel in Revelstoke was a favorite (the staff is extraordinary, spacious and clean room with exceptional mountain views, many small touches that make a difference). We had all the necessary support from Authentik Canada when our flight was cancelled to follow up with service providers to ensure we would have our vehicle upon our late arrival in Vancouver. [...]
An unforgettable trip into the beauty of national parks
(Translated by Google) The landscapes are extraordinary. The hiking opportunities are numerous and allowed us to discover lakes, waterfalls, etc.
Excellent experience with Authentik Canada.
(Translated by Google) Excellent service and support from my advisor from planning to the realization of the trip. Phone appointments on time and with answers to our questions. If she didn't have the answer immediately, she would get back to me the next day by email. During the trip, we had to use the 24-hour emergency service twice. Each time, someone immediately answered us and resolved the problem, either by speaking directly on the phone with the other person or by telling us what to do to solve it. The service is efficient and fast, which is reassuring when we are in an unknown country. Even after returning, my advisor made sure that everything went well. [...]
Wonderful visit to Western Canada
(Translated by Google) We had a wonderful trip to Western Canada. The organization planned by Susyane from Authentic Canada was perfect. We came back with many wonderful memories.
Awesome
(Translated by Google) Booking activities and non-authentic hotels removed a lot of stress from the trip and everything went as planned.
Discovery of the Canadian West
(Translated by Google) Thanks to Susyane's professionalism, our Canadian Rockies road trip met all our expectations. The number of nights spent at each stop was perfect. The accommodation in Vancouver was a little noisy but well located. We can only recommend the Wells Gray Ranch which has just been taken over (October 2025) by one of our compatriots and for which this is their first season. Apparently the hotels hadn't recorded the fact that we were traveling with another couple and during check-ins we had to ask each time for rooms to be close to each other. [...]
The Canadian West in all its splendor
(Translated by Google) Super satisfied with the trip, the places visited, the support and professionalism of Susyanne, our travel advisor.
All the hotels are great, typical. The chalets are run by a super nice Belgian couple, very available, etc....
Canada is a beautiful country, but I already knew that since it was my third trip to Canada....
Travel with magnificent landscapes
(Translated by Google) Everything was very well organized by Authentik. No problems with bookings. Lots of interesting tips in the road book.