Overview
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Other tour highlights include an Ice Explorer ride on the 750-foot-thick Columbia Icefield; a stop at gorgeous Lake Louise; and a cruise on Maligne Lake, one of the most picturesque spots in the Canadian Rockies. You’ll also enjoy unsurpassed scenery on the drive between Jasper National Park and Banff National Park. Keep an eye out for alpine meadows, waterfalls, massive glaciers, and wildlife.
On this Canadian Rockies tour, Globus has included some out-of-the-ordinary adventures to make your vacation unique. After your ferry ride from Vancouver to Victoria, visit Butchart Gardens, where you’ll admire the floral displays on 55 acres and enjoy dinner at the original Butchart original historic greenhouse. Globus has also arranged a special private breakfast at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler, where you’ll learn about the First Nations people.
You’ll have leisure time in the towns to explore on your own or to participate in optional activities. Sample the cuisine offered in the towns, take a scenic walk, relax, and enjoy peace and quiet while surrounded by awe-inspiring scenery. Words and photos cannot adequately capture the beauty of this area. You must witness it in person, and this tour offers the opportunity to sit back and take it all in while Globus handles all the details.
Highlights
Sightseeing
VICTORIALF Dinner at Butchart Gardens; orientation tour
WHISTLERVisit Shannon Falls; LF breakfast at Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
JASPER NATIONAL PARKSightseeing; cruise Maligne Lake
COLUMBIA ICEFIELDIce Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield
BANFF NATIONAL PARKLF Gondola ride up Banff’s Sulphur Mountain with breakfast; sightseeing; farewell dinner
BANFF–VANCOUVERRocky Mountaineer
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 12 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER, BC
Day1
Welcome to Vancouver, your gateway to the Canadian Rockies! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
VANCOUVER–VICTORIA
Day2
This morning, tour Vancouver, including the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its old-growth evergreen forests and totem poles. Catch the BC FERRY over to Vancouver Island and Victoria. Visit world-famous LF BUTCHART GARDENS, followed by a special dinner in the former historic greenhouse overlooking the gardens. See major attractions on your city orientation tour including the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
VICTORIA
Day3
The day is free to explore on your own; your Tour Director suggests an optional marine wildlife and whale-watching trip. Shoppers will love Government Street’s elegant shops and Market Square’s specialty stores, while history buffs should be sure to visit the Royal British Columbia Museum.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
VICTORIA–WHISTLER
Day4
Today, board a BC FERRY and cross the Strait of Georgia and cruise through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-type climate. Stop at SHANNON FALLS, where a boardwalk leads to a viewing platform near the base of the roaring falls. On to the alpine resort of Whistler at the base of breathtaking Blackcomb Mountain. Time to explore the 2010 Winter Olympics’ sites.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
WHISTLER
Day5
This morning, enjoy a visit and private breakfast at the LF SQUAMISH LIL’WAT CULTURAL CENTRE, dedicated to the history and culture of the First Nations people. The rest of the day is free to explore all that Whistler has to offer. You might enjoy a trip on Whistler’s Peak2Peak Gondola, connecting Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Enjoy spectacular scenery and incredible photo opportunities as you travel via the longest unsupported gondola span in the world. Other options include a walk in the tree tops, a sightseeing excursion by air, shopping in the village, or just relaxing at your resort.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
WHISTLER–SUN PEAKS
Day6
This morning, journey north through the heart of the magnificent Cariboo region. Spectacular scenery abounds as you pass by rolling hills, deeply incised rivers, and sparkling lakes. Afternoon arrival in Sun Peaks with the balance of the day at leisure. You may take advantage of an optional canoe trip on Lake McGillivray, where, surrounded by beautiful scenery, you learn about Canada’s fur trade.
NOTE:Operation of the canoe trip is subject to favorable weather conditions.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SUN PEAKS–JASPER
Day7
Continue north, following Yellowhead Highway and hugging the mighty North Thompson River, into the province of Alberta. See the base of 12,972-foot Mount Robson (the highest point in the Canadian Rockies) before entering JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Marvel at the precipitous gorges, snow-capped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens in this wild mountain wilderness. Before arriving at your hotel, perhaps take an optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River, where your experienced guide will navigate as you absorb the splendor of Jasper National Park.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE
Day8
Enjoy a sightseeing tour to see Jasper’s unspoiled beauty. Afterward, travel to glacial Maligne Lake for a narrated CRUISE to Spirit Island. On the return journey, stop to view Maligne Canyon. Balance of the day is at leisure to explore Jasper on your own.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
JASPER–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–LAKE LOUISE–BANFF
Day9
This morning, travel through Jasper National Park on Icefields Parkway to the 750-foot-thick Columbia Icefield for a thrilling ICE EXPLORER RIDE. Climb Sunwapta Pass to savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and massive glaciers, then scale Bow Pass with splendid views. Next, stop at Lake Louise, whose green-blue waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. Continue into BANFF NATIONAL PARK.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BANFF
Day10
Breakfast this morning is served on top of Sulphur Mountain. Take a scenic ride on the LF BANFF GONDOLA to the top of the mountain and then enjoy spectacular views of the valley below as you savor a flavorful meal. Additional sightseeing in Banff includes a visit to Bow Falls. The balance of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional flightseeing trip for a bird’s-eye view of the Rockies. This evening, join your Tour Director for a farewell dinner.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BANFF–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–KAMLOOPS
Day11
This morning, board the ROCKY MOUNTAINEER and travel over the Continental Divide and along the Kicking Horse River. We travel westward to Shushwap Lake with its thousand miles of shoreline and then overnight in Kamloops. Tonight, enjoy free time in Kamloops.
NOTE:Kamloops properties are considered moderate 2- or 3-star hotels or motor inns. The city does not offer any hotels in the superior category. Your chosen hotel is determined by Rocky Mountaineer; however, you can rest assured that it satisfies our high standards of cleanliness and comfort.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
KAMLOOPS–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–VANCOUVER
Day12
Back aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, enjoy your amazing journey through the fertile fields of the Thompson Valley and the beautiful Fraser Canyon. Late this afternoon, arrive in Vancouver, where you’ll be transferred to your hotel.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
VANCOUVER
Day13
Your vacation ends this morning with guests departing on individual schedules.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- The Canadian Rockies are blessed with stunning scenery and extraordinary outdoor attractions. Visiting and participating in activities in these locations is subject to favorable weather conditions.
- Your Train: The Rocky Mountaineer travels through spectacular Canadian scenery. SilverLeaf Service features a single-level dome coach offering panoramic views from oversized windows and meals served at your seat. An upgrade to GoldLeaf Dome Service offers luxury reminiscent of a bygone era, including extra attendants, an elegant bi-level dome car, and regional cuisine in an exclusive dining room.
Extend your stay
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Georgian Court Hotel
Superior First-Class
The boutique Georgian Court Hotel is situated in downtown Vancouver, steps from BC Place Stadium, Rogers Arena, fashionable Robson Street, and many of Vancouver's main attractions. The hotel features sophisticated and elegant decor, attentive service, first class amenities, and one of Vancouver's best Italian restaurants - Frankie's Italian Kitchen and Bar.
Location
773 Beatty St, Vancouver, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Shoe Shine
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Daily Housekeeping
- Internet Access
- Pay Movies
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
- Complimentary Newspaper
Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour
Superior First-Class
Ideally located in downtown Victoria, Marriott Inner Harbour is within walking distance to all there is to see and do in Victoria BC. Stroll to the famous Inner Harbour for Victoria attractions, musicians, artisans, and whale watching tours.
Location
728 Humboldt St, Victoria, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Gift Shop
- Shoe Shine
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Restaurant On-Site
- Ice Machine
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Television
- Window Opens
- Wake-Up Calls
- Voicemail
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Daily Housekeeping
- Phone
- Climate Control
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Pay Movies
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort
Deluxe
The Chateau is located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain and just 5 minutes from the center of Whistler Village. The hotel has a golf-course, indoor & outdoor pool, hot tub, tennis courts, fitness center, spa, concierge service, gift shops, guest laundry, business center, several restaurants, baker, lounge, Afternoon Tea, and room service.
Location
4599 Chateau Blvd., Whistler, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Pool
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- Gift Shop
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- ATM
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Voicemail
- Pay Movies
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Alarm Clock
- Window Opens
- Daily Housekeeping
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
Sun Peaks Grand
First-Class
Nestled in British Columbia's striking Thompson Okanagan region, the Delta Sun Peaks Resort makes it easy to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature.
Location
3240 Village Way, Sun Peaks, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- ATM
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Bar/Lounge
- Beauty Salon
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Television
- Phone
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- Pay Movies
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Voicemail
Sawridge Hotel
First-Class
Located at the base of the mountains, the Sawridge Hotel features 152 spacious non-smoking guestrooms. The hotel combines rustic charm expected of a mountain inn with modern accents and amenities.
Location
82 Cannaught Drive, Jasper, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- ATM
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Daily Housekeeping
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Phone
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Alarm Clock
- Voicemail
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
First-Class
Located in Banff National Park, the Banff Caribou Lodge features 184 cozy mountain-style guestrooms, steakhouse restaurant, and a full service spa. Surrounded by mountains, the hotel is ideally located on Banff Avenue just a short walk away from downtown Banff.
Location
521 Banff Avenue, Banff, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- ATM
- Elevator
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Television
Banff Park Lodge
First-Class
The hotel offers an indoor pool, steam room, Jacuzzi, Hot Plunge Pool, several boutiques, concierge desk, restaurant, and room service. Guestrooms feature cable TV, coffee maker, Internet access, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, and in-room safe.
Location
222 Lynx Street, Banff, Canada
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Gift Shop
- Beauty Salon
- Shoe Shine
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- ATM
- Currency Exchange
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Ice Machine
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Wake-Up Calls
- Pay Movies
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Television
- Internet Access
- Daily Housekeeping
- Voicemail
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
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