Spirit of the Canadian Rockies
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13 days
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Western Canada
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Active pace
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Classic escorted tours
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.
At a glance
- Vancouver Sightseeing; Stanley Park
- Kelowna Winery tour & tasting; Okanagan Valley
- Banff National Park Orientation tour; stay overnight inside the park
- Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield
- Jasper National Park Orientation tour; stay overnight inside the park
- Victoria Sightseeing; visit Butchart Gardens
Extend your tour and see even more
8 days: Alaska Cruise
What's included
Price match guarantee
Find a like-for-like tour that's cheaper elsewhere and we'll match its price and give you £100 off. That's how confident we are that we offer the best possible value for money on our touring holidays.With accommodation, transfers, excursions, selected meals, private VIP home pick-up and the services of an expert Tour Director all included in the price, our escorted tour holidays are highly rated by our customers. But should you find a like-for-like tour cheaper elsewhere, we will match its price and give you a further £100 reduction.
Private home pick-up service
You'll be picked up at home and whisked off to your departure point in a private, air-conditioned car, and we'll be waiting to take you home too.
Our private home pick-up service is included up to 50 miles to your departure airport. Your driver will happily load and unload your luggage, and drive you to your departure terminal. At the close of your trip, you'll be welcomed by your driver in the arrivals hall and returned home again. A supplement is payable per mile over 50 miles.
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Spirit of the Canadian Rockies
Overview
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.
Total meals included:
- 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
UK - Vancouver
Day1
Fly to Vancouver where on arrival transfer to your hotel.
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 Mountianeer - 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 - Columbia Icefield - Jasper National Park
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 that’s 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 coach 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 harbour, 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
Day12
Board your ferry this morning and head back to the Canadian mainland, where transfers to Vancouver International Airport are included.
Home landing in the UK
Day13
Extend your tour and see even more
Vancouver (Embarkation)
Embark your cruise ship for an unforgettable Inside Passage cruise.
Meals included:
- Dinner
Inside Passage Cruising
One of the most picturesque sea lanes in the world, the natural beauty here is unbelievable, featuring thick emerald-green forests and expansive turquoise glaciers.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Juneau
Accessible only by air and water, history, Native culture, wildlife, and nature come to life here. Shop for gold nuggets, saunter through the swinging doors at the Red Dog Saloon, or visit mighty Mendenhall Glacier.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Skagway
Step back in time as you stroll along wooden boardwalks, visit the Red Onion Saloon, explore Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park, or ride the antique White Pass and Yukon Route narrow-gauge railway.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Scenic Cruising: Glacier Bay
This incredible Biosphere Reserve protects a unique ecosystem, hosting an amazing spectacle as tremendous slabs of ice break off and “calve” into the sea.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Ketchikan
Hugging the shores of the Tongass Narrows, this self-proclaimed “Salmon Capital of the World” boasts the largest totem collection on the planet and a former red-light district-turned art district on historic Creek Street.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage
Cruise through the awe-inspiring scenery of the Inside Passage. Keep your cameras ready for spouting whales, soaring eagles, and other wildlife. Tonight, enjoy a sumptuous dinner and onboard entertainment.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Vancouver (Disembarkation)
Disembark this morning and transfer to Vancouver International Airport for your return flight home.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Vancouver - Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown City Centre
Located centrally in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre is walking distance to Robson Street shopping and a wide variety of restaurants and bars. The Queen Elizabeth Theatre is only a couple of minutes' walk from the Sandman Hotel.
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Location
180 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 4P4, Canada
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Facilities
- WiFi available
- Restaurant
- Fitness Centre
- Swimming Pool
- Bar/Lounge
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.
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Location
501 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada
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Facilities
- Restaurant and bar
- Wifi available
- Hot tub
- Steam room
- Sauna
Lake Louise - Lake Louise Inn
Enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains, spend time relaxing in the indoor heated pool or in the onsite hot tub. Each room has a balcony and fireplace as well as a flat screen tv.
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Location
210 Village Rd, Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0, Canada
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Facilities
- Bar
- Wifi available
- Indoor pool
- Hot tub
Jasper Marmot Lodge
Marmot Lodge Jasper features air conditioning and cable TV in each guest room. They have also equipped coffee/tea facilities and a small refrigerator. Located on main street, this hotel is surrounded by evergreens within Jasper National Park. It offers an award-winning steakhouse, indoor pool and free Wi-Fi throughout the entire property. The Jasper tramway is 5.6 miles away.
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Location
86 Connaught Drive, T0E 1E0 Jasper, Canada
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Facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Fitness centre
Whistler - The Listel Hotel
This hotel is just a few minutes walk away from the shopping area which also has many restaurants and bars. The Listel Hotel is located in the mountains with a spectacular view of the surroundings and is very to close to the Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort.
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Location
4121 Village Green, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4, Canada
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Facilities
- Wifi available
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
Victoria - Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites features spacious rooms, studios and suites with pillow-top mattresses and in-room coffee facilities. This property is 12 minutes’ walk from the beach. Just 5 minutes’ walk from Victoria ferry terminal, this hotel features an indoor pool and a hot tub. Free WIFI is provided.
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Location
425 Quebec Street, V8V 1W7 Victoria, Canada
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Facilities
- Restaurant and Bar
- Free WiFi
- Room Service
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Hot Tub
