Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver
You'll arrive in Vancouver and check into The Fairmont Vancouver in historic Gastown. This evening, there's a welcome dinner lined up featuring local specialties from British Columbia, so you'll get a taste of the region right away.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with exquisite local BC specialities)
Included Activities
- Dinner with local BC specialities
Landmarks/POIs Gastown - Day 2
Vancouver
Today covers Vancouver's main highlights. You'll walk through downtown and historic Gastown, then head to Stanley Park's seawall where you can see First Nations totem poles at Brockton Point. Lunch happens at Salmon n' Bannock, a spot known for traditional cuisine. After that, you have a choice between taking a scenic cruise or visiting the Bill Reid Gallery in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional ingredients lunch at Salmon n' Bannock - First Nations owned and operated restaurant)
Included Activities
- Vancouver city tour - downtown, Gastown, Stanley Park seawall
- First Nations totem poles viewing at Brockton Point
- Lunch at Salmon n' Bannock with traditional ingredients (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
Optional Activities
- Scenic cruise of Burrard Inlet and Vancouver landmarks
- Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art guided tour
Landmarks/POIs Stanley Park Brockton Point Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art Salmon n' Bannock - Day 3
Rocky Mountaineer Train Journey
You'll board the Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service, one of the world's most famous train journeys. From the glass-domed coach or outdoor viewing platform, you can take in unobstructed views. Throughout the day, you'll spot wildlife, hear stories from the guides, and dine on gourmet meals using local ingredients paired with wines from the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Three-course gourmet lunch with local ingredients), Dinner (Gourmet dinner with locally sourced ingredients and local wines)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service train journey
- Gourmet meals aboard train with local ingredients and local wines
- Wildlife spotting and scenic viewing
Landmarks/POIs Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service - Day 4
Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper
The Rocky Mountaineer continues with breakfast in the dome coach dining room. You'll watch the scenery shift dramatically while having a three-course gourmet lunch. By afternoon, you'll arrive in Jasper and settle into your luxury mountain resort on the shores of Lac Beauvert.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Gourmet breakfast in exclusive dining room of dome coach), Lunch (Three-course gourmet lunch)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service continuation
- Gourmet breakfast in dome coach dining room
- Three-course gourmet lunch aboard train
- Scenic viewing during train journey
Landmarks/POIs Lac Beauvert - Day 5
Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park gives you options for the day. Hike Maligne Canyon across scenic bridges, take a boat cruise to Spirit Island on Maligne Lake, or bike the UNESCO World Heritage Site trails. Later, the First Nations Warrior Women arrive for storytelling, drumming, and songs, followed by a fireside dinner at the lodge.
- Meals
- Dinner (Fireside dinner in forest of Jasper Park Lodge on shores of Trefoil Lake)
Included Activities
- Maligne Canyon hike with scenic bridges (when accessible)
- Maligne Lake boat cruise to Spirit Island (seasonal)
- Jasper National Park bike trails exploration
- First Nations Warrior Women cultural experience with storytelling, drumming, and songs (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
- Fireside dinner at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Landmarks/POIs Maligne Canyon Maligne Lake Spirit Island Jasper National Park - Day 6
Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise
You'll travel the scenic Icefields Parkway and board an Ice Explorer to walk on the Athabasca Glacier with a local expert guide. From there, head to Lake Louise for a leisurely stroll along the water. The evening includes a dine-around experience at Château Lake Louise where you'll try local specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dine-Around evening with choice of distinct restaurants at Château Lake Louise featuring local specialities)
Included Activities
- Travel on Icefields Parkway
- Ice Explorer tour on Athabasca Glacier
- Lake Louise lakeshore stroll
- Dine-Around evening at Château Lake Louise with local specialities
Landmarks/POIs Icefields Parkway Athabasca Glacier Lake Louise - Day 7
Moraine Lake and Banff
Moraine Lake is next, where you'll see its vivid turquoise glacial waters framed by towering peaks. Take time for a leisurely lakeside walk and get photos of this iconic Canadian spot. Then you'll check into the legendary Fairmont Banff Springs, a castle in the mountains, and the rest of the evening is yours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Moraine Lake visit and leisurely stroll
- Photo opportunity at Moraine Lake
Optional Activities
- Crafted cocktail in elegant lounge at Fairmont Banff Springs
- Explore historic halls of Fairmont Banff Springs
Landmarks/POIs Moraine Lake Fairmont Banff Springs - Day 8
Banff
This is your choice day in Banff. Head up the Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain's summit for panoramic views of the Canadian Rockies, or relax at Willow Stream Mineral Pools and Spa with its rushing waterfalls and bubbling mineral pools.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain summit with panoramic views
- Willow Stream Mineral Pools and Spa access
Landmarks/POIs Sulphur Mountain Willow Stream Mineral Pools and Spa - Day 9
Departure
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Calgary International Airport for your departure. You'll head home with memories from the Canadian Rockies portion of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Calgary International Airport
