Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver to Valemount
You'll meet your guide at Canada Place at 7:00 AM, then depart by 7:15 AM heading east. The drive takes you through Hope first for a coffee and bathroom break, then into the scenic Coquihala Corridor. Lunch is on your own in Kamloops or nearby areas. After lunch, you'll stop at Spahats Falls in Wells Gray Provincial Park for photos and a quick walk around the area. By early evening you'll arrive in Valemount with the rest of the night free to grab dinner at a local restaurant and settle in at the hotel.
Landmarks/POIs Spahats Falls Wells Gray Provincial Park - Day 2
Valemount to Golden
After checking out, breakfast is included at Café Mt. Robson with views of Mount Robson if the weather cooperates. From there you'll cross into Alberta and drive through the Canadian Rockies, heading into Jasper where you have free time to walk around, hit up local shops, and get snacks. Next comes the Icefields Parkway drive south with views of peaks, glaciers, rivers, and turquoise lakes throughout. You'll stop at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre where an Ice Explorer tour is available for extra cost, or you can grab lunch at your own expense. After that, you'll visit either Peyto Lake or Bow Lake for photos depending on the route. By evening you're in Golden with time to sort out dinner or join an optional group activity.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Café Mt. Robson with views of Mount Robson (weather permitting))
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Café Mt. Robson with Mount Robson views
- Drive the Icefields Parkway
Optional Activities
- Ice Explorer tour at Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre (extra cost)
- Group dinner at Rockwater Grill and Bar
- Visit to Whitetooth Brewing Co.
Landmarks/POIs Mount Robson Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre Peyto Lake Bow Lake - Day 3
Banff and Lake Louise
Included breakfast at the hotel starts your day before heading out to Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park for photos. Then you'll go to Lake Louise for a lakeside walk and have time for a picnic lunch if you bring your own or buy something nearby. Moraine Lake is next if it's open seasonally, known for its turquoise color. The afternoon brings a Banff sightseeing tour that covers Banff Avenue, Bow Falls, and the historic Banff Springs Hotel. You'll have free time after that to explore Banff shops and grab food on your own. An optional Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain is available if you want it. You'll head back to Golden for the evening to relax at the hotel or join optional outdoor games.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park
- Lakeside walk at Lake Louise
- Visit to Moraine Lake (seasonal access)
- Sightseeing tour of Banff including Banff Avenue, Bow Falls, and Banff Springs Hotel
Optional Activities
- Banff Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain
Landmarks/POIs Emerald Lake Yoho National Park Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Avenue Bow Falls Banff Springs Hotel Sulphur Mountain - Day 4
Golden to Vancouver
Start with included breakfast at the hotel, then head to the Golden Skybridge where admission is included. You'll walk across Canada's highest suspension bridges 426 feet above a canyon with views of the Columbia Valley and the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges. After that, stop at Craigellachie, the historic spot where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, great for photos and learning some Canadian history. Lunch is on your own in Kamloops, and then there's a final stop in Hope before you arrive back in Vancouver around 8:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Golden Skybridge admission and walk across suspension bridges
Landmarks/POIs Golden Skybridge Craigellachie
