Spectacular Canadian Rockies

Day 1

Arrive in Vancouver

Today you’ll arrive in the beautiful city of Vancouver where you’ll be transferred to your hotel. Settle in and then have a welcome meeting with your travel guide where you’ll get to the meet the rest of your tour group.

Hotel: Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront

Day 2

Strait of Georgia/Victoria

On your second day you’ll have a little chance to explore Vancouver including Stanley Park, Chinatown and Gastown. You’ll then head to Vancouver Island and Victoria by ferry. On the way you’ll visit a family-owned winery where you’ll enjoy a lunch of local cuisine paired with delicious wines. On arrival in Victoria you’ll be taken on a tour of the city before being transferred to your hotel.

Hotel: Chateau Victoria (Breakfast and lunch included)

Day 3

Victoria

After a breakfast at Butchart Gardens you’ll enjoy a free day of exploration around the city. The day is completely yours to enjoy at your own pace.

Overnight: Chateau Victoria (Breakfast included)

Day 4

Kamloops

Today you’ll take a ferry back to the mainland where you’ll land at Kamloops where you'll gain insights into First Nation culture. You’ll then head to your hotel for dinner and relaxation followed by s’mores roasted over the fire.

Overnight: South Thompson Inn (Breakfast and dinner included)

Day 5

Mount Robson/Jasper

This morning you’ll take a visit to the British Columbia Wildlife Park where you’ll get the opportunity to see Canada’s marvellous wildlife including black bear, bison and a range of other beautiful creatures.Then leave Kamloops behind and travel into Canada’s stunning Rocky Mountains. Stop for sensational views of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the region, and then continue onwards to the town of Jasper where the rest of your day is at leisure.

Overnight:
2019: The Sawridge Inn
2020: Chateau Jasper
(Breakfast included)

Day 6

Jasper

Start the day with a guided walk of Maligne Canyon before taking a private cruise to Spirit Island of Maligne Lake. You’ll then return to Jasper and the rest of the day is yours at leisure for sightseeing. In the evening you’ll have dinner at the hotel.

Overnight:
2019: The Sawridge Inn
2020: Chateau Jasper (Breakfast and dinner included)

Day 7

Athabasca Glacier/Lake Louise/Banff

Today you’ll leave Jasper and travel along the Icefields Parkway where you’ll enjoy truly beautiful views of the glacial scenery. You’ll then transfer onto the Ice Explorer, a purpose built vehicle for travelling on glaciers. You’ll take a journey on the Athabasca Glacier ice sheet before travelling onwards to the exceptionally beautiful Lake Louise for lovely views. Finally head on to Banff where you’ll stay the night.

Overnight: Banff Park Lodge (Breakfast included)

Day 8

Banff

Today is a full day in Banff – a lovely quaint town. You’ll meet a former Canadian Mountie to learn about the history of the Canadian Mounted Police before visiting many of the nearby sites including Surprise Corner and Bow Falls.

In the evening you’ll join for a special farewell dinner with the group to toast fairwell to this unforgettable experience with Canada's Rockies.

Overnight: Banff Park Lodge (Breakfast and dinner included)

Day 9

Depart Calgary

Head down from the Rockies and transfer to Calgary International Airport for your flight home.

Airport arrival will be 11:30a.m, please be aware when booking your flights