Western conquest
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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Thanks to Andréanne for this unforgettable stay.
(Translated by Google) A huge thank you to my advisor, Andréanne Desjardins, who was top-notch from beginning to end: professional, available, and always listening. The most difficult thing in this type of project is to properly identify the client's expectations... and it's not obvious, especially with me, as I wasn't involved enough at the start.
In short, a great experience that I highly recommend!
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Turnkey trip to near perfection :)
(Translated by Google) We spent 17 days in Western Canada where all the accommodations had been carefully chosen - almost all breakfasts were included. The itinerary was well designed with a few minor exceptions. We were very disappointed by the excessive popularity and crowds at Lake Louise - Moraine Lake, especially since there is nothing to do in the town (Lake Louise); simply passing through on the road would have been sufficient. Discovering Tofino and Vancouver were GREAT highlights.
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A1
(Translated by Google) Our agent, Marion, completely understood our wishes and the style of travelers we are. She suggested some must-sees that turned out to be essential, and we loved our trip. We will work together again, that's for sure!
Conquest of the West
(Translated by Google) We had an amazing trip!! We couldn't see everything due to lack of time!!!
We have to come back!!!
Extraordinary stay!
Very satisfying!
(Translated by Google) Adeline was perfect! Attentive, available, flexible and met our expectations. Thank you, it was a very beautiful trip.
Despite the fire in Jasper, our itinerary was modified and this allowed us to discover new landscapes.
The only small downside I would add: the lack of interest in the Sea to Sky Gondola, whose price-quality ratio doesn't seem reasonable to me given the landscapes we had seen previously. And especially driving 5 hours then doing the gondola doesn't seem possible. We had to call Marion who was able to move the activity to the next day.
I don't know if this is specified in the roadbook but emphasize in Banff that the shuttle for Lakes Louise and Moraine is not located in the center of Banff but 45 minutes away by car, so plan ahead. Very good idea to have us start with Moraine Lake where the crowd was smaller!
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Excellent organization and choice of suppliers
(Translated by Google) An unforgettable experience thanks to this agency! All the hotels selected were ideally located, offering easy access to the most iconic sites. During the fires in Jasper, the agency was able to relocate us quickly and without hassle, which really made a difference. The choice of providers for our orca safari was also exceptional, with particular attention to ethics and quality. We highly recommend this agency for worry-free and perfectly organized trips.
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Awesome road trip!
(Translated by Google) A very beautiful discovery of Western Canada.
The Authentic Canada team was very attentive and responsive. A big thank you in particular to Véronique!
Despite the Jasper catastrophe, she was able to offer us 2 beautiful stops.
The road book is a great tool.
The country is magnificent!!
Some hotels (especially the Pacific RIM one was too run-down) otherwise it was fantastic.
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A wonderful trip
(Translated by Google) We had a wonderful trip that took us from Tofino on Vancouver Island to the Canadian Rockies, ending in the city of Vancouver. We loved this truly extraordinary region: mountains, lakes, Pacific. Everywhere nature is magnificent and preserved, which touched us deeply. We particularly loved Tofino, a true little paradise, the lakes of the Banff region, and the waterfalls of Wells Gray Park. We couldn't go to Jasper because of the fires, which led us to stop in the city of Kamloops, probably the most average part of our trip.
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Trip to Western Canada
(Translated by Google) Super nice trip. All the reservations were perfect. It's really easy to travel with you! We didn't have any problems at the hotels or with the reservation for our visit to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise.
A special thank you to Véronique for booking us a little surprise (upgrade) during our stay at the Royal Scot Hotel and Suites in Victoria, BC. :-)
Moreover, I wrote to Véronique during our stay to get information about parking, and she answered me really quickly. Throughout the preparation of our trip, Véronique was really fantastic.
The only small downside was our experience with Avis in Calgary (picking up the vehicle). The customer service was rather difficult. We had a really fantastic experience with Enterprise the previous week, also at the Calgary airport (for a sports trip).
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Superb family adventure in Canada!
(Translated by Google) We planned a road trip from Vancouver to Calgary with Adeline. Everything went perfectly - the roadbook is an essential tool! - and we were able to enjoy every moment thanks to great organization and a good pace of activities. In summary, a TOP trip, the whole family is delighted and we will definitely use Authentik for a future trip.
Canadian West Magic
(Translated by Google) A trip for all lovers of nature and wide open spaces.
Very diversified and therefore very satisfying road trip
(Translated by Google) A very exotic trip at a time when we experienced all 4 seasons in 3 weeks, it was GREAT.
If we were to do it again, we would remove the Victoria leg, no interest, but we would extend the Tofino leg, a true haven of peace. Don't miss the Wells Gray leg, the calmest and most authentic!
The attached photo perfectly summarizes the welcome from Canadians throughout the trip.
Excellent !
(Translated by Google) Nothing to say about the organization. Susyane provided very good advice from the start to the end of our trip. The application is practical and easy to use.
Magnificent road trip between Vancouver and Calgary!
(Translated by Google) From 05/09 to 21/09/2023, we left from Vancouver to Calgary, via Victoria, Tofino, then the "classic" route to Calgary via Wells Gray, Jasper and Banff parks. The landscape is magnificent from start to finish, with its wide open spaces, its magnificent lakes, its forests as far as the eye can see and the majestic Rockies! That's wonderful !
This program was supplemented by 6 activities offered by Authentic Canada (zodiac bear safari, seaplane, cable car, helicopter, Glacier in “buggy”, Historic Village). The weather prevented us from taking advantage of the seaplane. Big disappointment because it was the only flight that allowed you to fly over the glaciers (AC reimbursed immediately and that was appreciated). Small downside regarding the helicopter flight: the initial flight was canceled due to weather, but we were not warned, which greatly disrupted our day since we had organized accordingly. Fortunately, the flight was able to be postponed until the next day. I suggest to AC that they give the customers' phone numbers to the helicopter company so that the company can call us directly the day before or the morning before we leave. We would save a lot of time. Big downside to AC: they did reserve our places at “Historic Village” (Calgary), but when we arrived, the park was closed! Error on the part of AC which had not checked the opening days of the park. Strong disappointment on our part.
Overall, the satisfaction is there. This trip is truly splendid!
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We were amazed!!!
(Translated by Google) The circuit in the Calgary / Vancouver direction is perfect. At each stage a discovery even more exceptional than the day before. We were very lucky because we encountered a lot of wild animals, mountain goats, elk their females and cubs, wolves and bears, salmon going up the fantastic waterways. The parks of Banff and Jasper are splendid but that of Wells Gray is really worth the detour, we even think that adding one more night at: Wells Gray Guest Ranch would have been a good idea..... on the other hand for Whistler one night of step would have been sufficient. Especially since the Joffre Lake Regional Park was closed on the weekend, we did 120 km for nothing..... no information in this regard from Authentic Canada, it's a bit of a shame.
I would end up emphasizing the quality of all the hotels in which we stayed, whether in terms of comfort or location.
Sorry for the photos, I can't load them they are too heavy for your application :(
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Conquest of the West
(Translated by Google) We did a tailor-made road trip from Vancouver to Calgary via Vancouver Island. It was wonderful. Susyane was able to accompany us and help us when we needed. Thank you to the entire Authentik Canada team for their professionalism.
