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Experience the majesty of the beautiful Canadian Rockies aboard the 'Rocky Mountaineer' from Vancouver and continue to Banff and the glacial blue waters of Lake Louise before arriving at Victoria on Vancouver Island.
Highlights
VANCOUVER Sightseeing; Stanley Park
ROCKY MOUNTAINEER 2-day scenic rail journey in SilverLeaf Service
BANFF NATIONAL PARK Orientation tour; stay two nights inside Banff National Park
LAKE LOUISE Sightseeing including Yoho National Park, Natural Bridge, Emerald Lake, and Moraine Lake
COLUMBIA ICEFIELD Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield
JASPER NATIONAL PARK Stay two nights inside Jasper National Park
VICTORIA Sightseeing; visit Butchart Gardens
Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
VANCOUVER.
Day1
Welcome to Vancouver! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
VANCOUVER
Day2
This morning, an included city tour highlights STANLEY PARK, Chinatown, the harbor, beaches, and more. The remainder of the day is at leisure; your Tour Director will have suggestions. You could take a water-taxi to lively Granville Island with its outdoor markets, street musicians, and waterfront cafés, or visit historic Gastown with its steam-powered clock, antique shops, and art galleries!
VANCOUVER–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–KAMLOOPS
Day3
An exciting morning as you board the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all daylight, classic rail journey. The train travels through some of Canada’s most spectacular scenery. Follow the Fraser River through snowcapped mountains, eventually arriving at Kamloops.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
KAMLOOPS–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–GLACIER NATIONAL PARK–YOHO NATIONAL PARK–BANFF NATIONAL PARK.
Day4
Reboard the train and prepare for spectacular sights, such as Shuswap Lake, the Monashee Mountains, and GLACIER NATIONAL PARK. Travel through the heart of the Selkirk Mountains before entering stunning YOHO NATIONAL PARK. The train winds through the Spiral Tunnels before climbing Kicking Horse Pass. Cross the Continental Divide and enter the province of Alberta and BANFF NATIONAL PARK.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Day5
Today is at leisure. Play golf, horseback ride, hike the many wilderness trails in the area, stroll through Banff, or simply relax at the hot springs. Banff National Park is the perfect place for photographers and wildlife watching and as a visitor, you may be lucky enough to encounter some of these amazing creatures in their natural habitat. The national park is home to 53 species of mammals. The most commonly seen are deer and big horn sheep. If the timing is right, you may spot black bears, grizzlies, or wolves. Your Tour Director will also have suggestions for an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies and can offer recommendations for dinner.
BANFF NATIONAL PARK–LAKE LOUISE
Day6
Enjoy a day of scenic grandeur. Travel to Lake Louise and return to Yoho National Park, see the Natural Bridge spanning Kicking Horse River, and visit Emerald and Moraine Lakes. Stay overnight in Lake Louise, where green-blue waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria.
LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD– JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Day7
Scale Bow Pass for splendid views of Peyto Lake, then climb Sunwapta Pass for stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and massive glaciers. Next stop: the COLUMBIA ICEFIELD to ride the Ice Explorer that travels on ice measuring 750 feet thick.
JASPER NATIONAL PARK–MOUNT ROBSON–SUN PEAKS.
Day8
Stand at the base of awesome 12,972-foot Mount Robson. Travel through British Columbia’s Fur Trade and Cariboo regions for tantalizing glimpses of the soaring granite mountains of Canada’s Rockies. Watch for wildlife as you continue to the internationally renowned Sun Peaks ski resort.
SUN PEAKS–LILLOOET–WHISTLER
Day9
Head south, following the once-treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail. From Lillooet, “Mile 0 of the Gold Rush Route,” our motorcoach will follow the shores of Seton and Duffey Lakes, with a mid-afternoon arrival in Whistler. There are optional activities to choose from, including flightseeing by floatplane over glaciated peaks or a Gondola ride between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains that creates a perfect bear spotting perch.
WHISTLER–FERRY CROSSING– VICTORIA.
Day10
Set sail across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island. In Victoria, sightseeing includes BUTCHART GARDENS, the Empress Hotel, Legislative Buildings, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park.
VICTORIA.
Day11
A day at leisure gives you the chance to stroll around the harbor, go shopping on Government Street, or have lunch in one of the many pubs. You may choose to join an optional wildlife and whale watching trip cruising the beautiful waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands, looking for whales, porpoises, seals, and eagles. Your Tour Director will suggest several optional excursions, including a flightseeing excursions with spectacular vistas of downtown Victoria.
VICTORIA–VANCOUVER (EMBARKATION).
Day12
A scenic ferry crossing to the mainland, where the trip ends with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Vancouver International Airport are included. Please schedule flights after 1:30 pm.
Things to note
Book Early With heavy demand for this tour and limited Rocky Mountaineer seat availability you are encouraged to book early.
Rocky Mountaineer Service Levels
SilverLeaf
The custom-designed single level SilverLeaf dome coach offers panoramic views of the Rockies. Your meals are served as you relax in reclining dome level seats.
GoldLeaf
When you board the GoldLeaf dome coach, you will understand why guests and travel writers throughout the world rave about the Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf service. On the custom built dual-level GoldLeaf dome coaches, the upper level offers 360-degree panoramic views. Downstairs is an elegant white glove dining room where gourmet breakfast and lunch selections are served.
Meals: Your menu includes regional cuisine created by talented on board chefs. As you dine watch the stunning and constantly changing vistas outside your windows.
Extend your tour and see even more
On selected tours you can extend your time at the beginning or end of your holiday. To book your holiday with an extension, call us on 0330 0588 237 or speak to your travel agent.
Post tour
+8 days Alaska Cruise
Total meals included:
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
VANCOUVER (EMBARKATION).
Day1
Transfer to Canada Place to board Holland America’s MS Koningsdam or MS Volendam for an unforgettable Inside Passage cruise.
Meals included:
- Dinner
SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE.
Day2
Spend the day cruising one of the world’s most spectacular waterways. Located along the coast of British Columbia, the Inside Passage is the longest sheltered inland waterway in the world. Watch the water for orcas and humpback whales.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
JUNEAU.
Day3
Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on Gastineau Channel, Alaska’s capital city of Juneau has massive Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefield at its back door. Visit the rustic shops in town—or get out and kayak, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee, or fish. There’s no end to the adventure because of the long daylight hours.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
SKAGWAY.
Day4
In winter, the sidewalks are all but rolled up in Skagway, so you can imagine the frightful conditions endured by gold prospectors who passed through enroute to the Yukon. Take your time and poke your head into every little shop, from the Trail Bench to Lynch and Kennedy’s Dry Goods. The Red Onion Saloon, with its honky-tonk piano and costumed barmaids, is a treasure trove of memorabilia featuring pictures of Klondike Kate, Peahull Annie, and other historic characters. To complete the picture of those rip-roaring days, visit the nostalgic Trail of ’98 Museum.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
SCENIC CRUISING: GLACIER BAY.
Day5
Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anyplace else in the world. How does it feel when a colossal chunk of ice splits off a glacier and crashes into the sea? The sound is like thunder. The impact shoots water hundreds of meters into the air. You hold your breath as you capture the moment on camera, then you wait for it all to happen again.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
KETCHIKAN.
Day6
Built over the water and up weathered stairways, Ketchikan clings to the shores of Tongass Narrows and drapes the mountains with a hospitable air.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
SCENIC CRUISING: INSIDE PASSAGE.
Day7
Cruise through the awe-inspiring Inside Passage, keeping watch for spouting whales, soaring eagles, and other wildlife. Tonight, enjoy a sumptuous dinner and onboard entertainment.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
VANCOUVER (DISEMBARKATION).
Day8
Your vacation ends this morning. Please schedule homebound flights after Noon.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
To book your holiday with an extension, call 0330 0588 237 or speak to your travel agent.
What's included
Tour only
Prefer to book your own flights and transfers? You have the freedom to do that with our Tour Only holiday option.
- Services of a tour director
- Accommodation
- Selected meals
- Porterage
Tour with flights
Let us take care of everything. Our package option includes return flights from your chosen airport, plus overseas transfers to your hotel.
- Flights
- Transfers
- Services of a tour director
- Accommodation
- Selected meals
- Porterage
- All airport taxes
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Vancouver - Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver City Center
Located in the heart of the theatre district in downtown Vancouver, the hotel features 302 comfortable guestrooms, an indoor pool, and three restaurants.
Location
180 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 4P4, Canada
Facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Pool
Banff - Banff Inn
Relax in this luxury ski village Inn complete with a hot tub, steam room and sauna. Each room has a flat screen tv, and wifi is available throughout the resort.
Location
501 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
Lake Louise - Mountaineer Lodge
From the doorstep of our Lake Louise hotel, it is only a five minute drive to the shoreline of Lake Louise or a five minute drive to the Lake Louise Ski Area. Local restaurants and shops are just a short stroll away. Lake Louise evokes images of majestic wilderness, rugged mountain skylines, pristine turquoise lakes and epic adventures.
Location
101 Village Road, Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
Facilities
- Wifi
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
Lake Louise - Mountaineer Lodge
From the doorstep of our Lake Louise hotel, it is only a five minute drive to the shoreline of Lake Louise or a five minute drive to the Lake Louise Ski Area. Local restaurants and shops are just a short stroll away. Lake Louise evokes images of majestic wilderness, rugged mountain skylines, pristine turquoise lakes and epic adventures.
Location
101 Village Road, Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
Facilities
- Wifi
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
Jasper National Park - Marmot Lodge
The Marmot Lodge features a number of services including concierge service, currency exchange, indoor pool, business centre, and Embers Steakhouse restaurant. All 107 guestrooms are all equipped with coffeemakers, mini-fridge, hairdryers, and complimentary toiletries.
Location
86 Connaught Drive, T0E 1E0 Jasper, Canada
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- In-room safe
- Coffee maker in-room
- Pool
Jasper National Park - Marmot Lodge
The Marmot Lodge features a number of services including concierge service, currency exchange, indoor pool, business centre, and Embers Steakhouse restaurant. All 107 guestrooms are all equipped with coffeemakers, mini-fridge, hairdryers, and complimentary toiletries.
Location
86 Connaught Drive, T0E 1E0 Jasper, Canada
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- In-room safe
- Coffee maker in-room
- Pool
Sun Peaks - Nancy Greene's Cahilty Lodge
Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Hotel and Suites has what you need to make your stay in the mountains as comfortable and memorable as it can be. It is surrounded by spectacular mountain views and only steps away from all the delightful ambience of Sun Peaks Village and its amazing shops and restaurants.
Location
3220 Village Way, Sun Peaks, Canada
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
Whistler - Listel Whistler Hotel
This beautiful property is ideally located in downtown Whistler and offers guests a relaxing stay. The hotel features easy access to local surroundings, an outdoor pool, spa, business centre, concierge service, and gift shop. All guestrooms are fully equipped with cable television, telephones, refrigerators, in-room safes, and coffeemakers.
Location
4121 Village Green, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4, Canada
Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Pool
Whistler - Listel Whistler Hotel
This beautiful property is ideally located in downtown Whistler and offers guests a relaxing stay. The hotel features easy access to local surroundings, an outdoor pool, spa, business centre, concierge service, and gift shop. All guestrooms are fully equipped with cable television, telephones, refrigerators, in-room safes, and coffeemakers.
Location
4121 Village Green, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4, Canada
Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Pool
Victoria - Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
Located in the centre of downtown, the Royal Scot Hotel & Suites is just a short walk to Victoria's famous Inner Harbour as well as shopping, dining, entertainment, and attractions. The hotel features an indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness centre, game room, concierge service, guest laundry, gift shop, business centre, Internet access, restaurant, and lounge.
Location
425 Quebec Street, V8V 1W7 Victoria, Canada
Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Pool
Image gallery
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The Rocky Mountaineer train
Banff, Alberta, Canada
Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
Sulphur Mountain Gondola, Banff, Alberta, Canada
Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
Columbia Icefield, Alberta/British Columbia border, Canada
Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
Lillooet, British Columbia, Canada
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Butchart Gardens, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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