About the trip
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront with Breakfast An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing All transport and transfers shown Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) Optional Experiences and free timeHotel Grand Pacific with BreakfastHilton Whistler Resort & Spa with BreakfastSun Peaks Lodge with BreakfastBanff Park Lodge with BreakfastForest Park Hotel with BreakfastDoubletree by Hilton Hotel Kamloops with BreakfastPinnacle Hotel Harbourfront with Breakfast
Highlights
- Explore Vancouver, Victoria, and Banff
- Visit Kamloops, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Audain Art Museum or the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse, Butchart Gardens, Sea-to-Sky Gondola, Maligne Lake Cruise, Capilano Suspension Bridge
- View Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Rogers Pass, Athabasca Falls
- Scenic Drive along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Icefields Parkway
- Scenic Cruise across Maligne Lake to iconic Spirit Island
- Dive Into Culture Taste local cider at a familly-owned ciderhouse, before continuing to Victoria.
Meals
Accommodation
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
1 nights in Vancouver
Hotel Grand Pacific
2 nights in Victoria
Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
2 nights in Whistler
Sun Peaks Lodge
1 nights in Sun Peaks
Banff Park Lodge
2 nights in Banff
Forest Park Hotel
2 nights in Jasper
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Kamloops
1 nights in Kamloops
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
1 nights in Vancouver
Included in the price
Vancouver
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- All transport and transfers shown
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Vancouver
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- All transport and transfers shown
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Voyage To Vancouver
Tackle the 'Great Outdoors' on this effortlessly delivered adventure through Western Canada. Discover why Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world's most livable cities. Then, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.
Day 2: Sample Cider On Vancouver Island
This morning, delve into the historic neighbourhoods of Chinatown and Gastown before boarding a ferry to Vancouver Island. Dive into Culture and taste local cider at a family-owned ciderhouse, before continuing to Victoria.
Day 3: Explore Butchart Gardens In Victoria
Start your day at Butchart Gardens, a must-see oasis, which has been growing in Victoria, BC for over 100 years. Enjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens and learn how the spectacular floral display was once a giant disused quarry. This evening, join an optional whale watching experience or spend the remainder of your stay in Victoria at leisure.
Day 4: Take In The Sights Of Chemainus, Squamish, And Whistler
See the vivid murals of Chemainus. Board a ferry and then take the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Ascend to Summit Lodge, admiring the views from the Sea-to-Sky Gondola.
Day 5: Explore Whistler Your Way
Today includes a Your Choice Sightseeing experience. Learn about the First Nations at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre or visit the Audain Art Museum, a comprehensive Permanent Collection of the province’s most celebrated artists. Exemplifying the richness of cultural difference in Canada, the collection takes visitors on a transformative visual journey from the late 18th century to present.
Day 6: Travel To Sun Peaks
We continue towards Sun Peaks where we'll enjoy an evening at leisure.
Day 7: Explore The Rocky Mountain National Parks
Sample the best of the UNESCO-listed Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. Today we'll be exploring Glacier and Yoho National Parks, along with journeying to Mt. Revelstoke. We then overnight in beautiful Banff National Park.
Day 8: Wander Beautiful Banff
Your morning is at leisure, perhaps do an optional gondola ride or explore on your own terms. Later in the morning, you will have your orientation tour of Banff National Park. In the afternoon, we'll meet a retired "Mountie" as our Local Specialist, followed by dinner at the hotel.
Day 9: Cross The Athabasca Glacier
Enjoy a lakeside talk at Lake Louise, then board an Ice Explorer and drive over the Athabasca Glacier.
Day 10: Walk Through The Wilderness In Jasper
Embark on an invigorating guided walk to Maligne Canyon. Board a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake (seasonal) stopping at Spirit Island. Enjoy a memorable Farewell Dinner with our fellow travelers this evening.
Day 11: Marvel At Mount Robson
Admire Mount Robson – the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies. End the day in the Tournament Capital of Canada, Kamloops. Though the city is known for hosting competitions, we will take it easy and enjoy an evening at leisure.
Day 12: Walk Amongst The Clouds At Capilano Suspension Bridge
Visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and explore Stanley Park upon arrival in Vancouver. Evening is at leisure.
Day 13: Farewell From Vancouver
Our dazzling encounter with the Canadian Rockies has come to an end. Transfer to Vancouver International Airport or to Canada Place for those on the optional Alaska cruise.
