Western conquest
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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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.
An unforgettable family trip
(Translated by Google) An extraordinary family trip, up to our expectations. Unforgettable memories for our children as for us.
West with family
(Translated by Google) After two successful stays in Quebec with AC, we chose to renew in the West. A superb roadtrip with lots of beautiful images in the head and magnificent landscapes. It takes 15 days on site off the route to take advantage of all the places, if we had been able, we would have pushed to 21 days, because the West of Victoria Island is out of the way of the route, because you also have to think about the crossing by ferry, but the sea and mountain alternation of the stay is fabulous (and it is an essential step to go to meet the marine fauna). A little smoke from the fires sometimes on the way between Jasper and Banff, but as we had the chance to stay at Lake Louise we were able to adapt our schedule to enjoy Louise and Moraine, 2 of the most magnificent places we have been able to discover . You have to take the time to walk around and get up early to avoid the crowds of August, but these sites are so beautiful that the crowds are understandable. Serenity is found in the less crowded, wilder Wells Gray Park, spend time exploring the falls in the park in the morning or late afternoon, the light is superb. Difficult to choose the most beautiful, for our teenagers, Vancouver, Victoria and Lake Louise, for us a mix of all that, I might have avoided the stopover in Whistler because it was too short to do activities arriving from Tofino on same day, we would have done another night in Vancouver instead. A fabulous country without reserve for us.... [...]
Unforgettable trip
(Translated by Google) Breathtaking landscapes and a perfect game plan! The pre-trip discussions with Mrs. Koschinsky allowed us to plan our itinerary well and to plan the activities according to the logic of the schedule. Thank you so much! To relive certainly another time in our life!
Well designed roadbook
(Translated by Google) Homogeneous planning in terms of timing, responsive advisor and selection of well-located hotels.
3rd time with Authentik and never had any problems… If I had to do it again I would add an extra day to Whister because coming from Tofino we arrive in the afternoon to leave the next morning.
Too bad the "paper" Roadbook is charged... even if the digital version is well done. The time between the reservation and the confirmation of the hotels takes time... you can have surprises and receive an alert to select a new one (why not directly a message from the advisor with a proposal?)
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Exceptional western Canadian trip
(Translated by Google) Authentik Canada allowed us to realize the trip of our dreams. Choose your road trip and be able to add days, accommodation... This flexibility means a lot more to us. The accommodations were perfect, well located. The landscapes are just breathtaking. It is a dream destination. Our specialist, Alyssa was perfect: always listening and very responsive to our questions.
GREAT TRIP
(Translated by Google) Great family stay, perfect organization.
Very nice trip
(Translated by Google) The whole family loved their trip. A special thank you to SUSYANE KOSCHINSKY who helped us plan and also settle the last details at the end of the trip.
Wonderful trip from Calgary to Vancouver
(Translated by Google) Circuit of 3 big weeks through the superb national parks of Banff and Jasper in particular, from Calgary to the Pacific coast with the island and the city of Vancouver. A perfectly well designed and organized circuit with the sound advice and support of Authentik Canada! To recommend without hesitation...
Fabulous trip
(Translated by Google) I am very satisfied with my stay in Canada as well as the activities planned in my program.
Good communication with all Authentik Canada stakeholders.
Maybe next trip, who knows?
An unforgettable trip to Western Canada!
(Translated by Google) This is the 3rd time I have traveled with Authentik Canada and I can say that I travel in complete safety and confidence.
Western Canada is one of my best trips I've done and I've been traveling for a long time.
The scenery of this corner of the country is magnificent and unforgettable. I have fond memories of my road trip from Vancouver to Calgary.
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Truly exotic and authentic trip
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Between the beauty of a new city VANCOUVERT and the wide open spaces of the Rockies, this trip was really very exotic.
Despite 3 hours at sea we did not see the Orcas up close in Victoria....
Very good responsiveness from Elise following our cancellation of our stay at TOFINO Pacific Rim
A few small details to improve to further optimize the satisfaction of the trip.
Be more specific about the meeting place for access to the Athabasca glacier.
Be careful to warn of the duration of the transfer from Toronto center to Niagara Falls (namely 2 hours to go and 2 hours to return for a 20-minute cruise .....) The Holiday Inn in Toronto not great .....
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Very nice holiday beautiful landscapes
A dream come true with Authentik Canada
(Translated by Google) We had always dreamed of discovering Western Canada. Booked in March 2020 just before the 1st confinement, and therefore postponed twice, we finally made this dream come true in September 2022 with Authentik Canada.
We had never doubted their ability to deal with this serious health crisis. This is why, against all odds, we maintained our reservation.
Already in September 2014, our adviser Marie-Michèle had concocted a road trip in Quebec that had turned out to be up to our expectations.
This time, Marie Michèle “did it again” because this road trip went exactly as we had dreamed. From the Pacific Ocean to the Rockies, we saw landscapes of great diversity and incredible splendor, especially on the glacier route. All our accommodations were at the top, ideally located and everywhere the welcome of the Canadians was particularly cordial. No problem to report either with the car that was rented to us for a very reasonable price.
The only regret, which we really cannot attribute to Authentik Canada, is the seaplane flight over the mountains in Whistler, which was canceled due to bad weather and which we were immediately refunded.
Today, we are pleased to have once again trusted Authentik Canada and Marie-Michèle. Our dream came true but we still continue to dream… to go back.
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Wonderful trip to western Canada
(Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful trips of our life. The West Coast is absolutely beautiful! From the Pacific Ocean to the Rockies, these are 15 days of guaranteed postcards. The pace of the stay with 2 nights at each stage is really pleasant because we really had time to enjoy every moment and take our time to do what we wanted around. The activities were all great. We haven't come down from our cloud yet! [...]
An exceptional journey of discovery of Western Canada
(Translated by Google) We are delighted with the progress of this trip, not so much the beauty and diversity of the landscapes as by the welcome in the various accommodations and activities. Unforgettable memories for the whole family.
Vancouver Island is exceptional from the crossing from Vancouver, we spent 4 very busy and diversified days between Victoria and Pacific Rim, and this island certainly deserves a longer stay.
The rest of the journey on the mainland is also exciting, the nature and the local fauna have delighted us.
A special mention for the lakes, including a day spent boating on Clearwater and Azure lakes, an activity that we highly recommend. Small disappointment for Lake Louise, because of the people there, fortunately its neighbor Lake Moraine was much more pleasant. Remember to book the shuttle in advance for these two lakes, otherwise access is quite difficult by car during the summer period,
The distances on such a 17-day trip are certainly sometimes long, but are done without great stress, the fact of staying 2 nights on several sites allowing to have a whole day on site for other activities.
Accommodation in apartments or chalets in Victoria, Ucluelet and then Jasper were very welcoming and made it possible to alternate with more traditional hotels. No false note that said in all the accommodations visited, and special mentions for the Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet, Miette Cabins in Jasper and the Post Hotel in Lake Louise.
In conclusion, congratulations to the Authentik team for having proposed and adapted this course to our wishes, for having persevered in booking the accommodations that we preferred, and for being receptive with effective and relevant communication.
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