Itinerary
- Day 1
Calgary
You'll arrive in Calgary this afternoon. Your tour director will be on hand later to answer questions and help you get settled into your accommodations for the evening.
- Day 2
Calgary to Banff
After breakfast, you'll head into downtown Calgary to see Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park. From there, the drive takes you west through the foothills toward Banff National Park. You'll get an orientation tour when you arrive, helping you get your bearings in this mountain landscape.
Included Activities
- Sightseeing in downtown Calgary including Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park
- Drive through the foothills of the Rockies into Banff National Park
- Orientation tour in Banff
Landmarks/POIs Fort Calgary Stampede Park Saddledome Canada Olympic Park Banff National Park - Day 3
Banff
This day is yours to spend however you'd like in Banff. You can play golf, go horseback riding, walk some of the wilderness trails, wander through town, or spend time at the hot springs. The park is great for wildlife watching if you keep your eyes open for deer and bighorn sheep moving through their natural areas.
Optional Activities
- Play golf
- Horseback ride
- Hike wilderness trails in Banff National Park
- Stroll through Banff
- Relax at the hot springs
- Wildlife watching
Landmarks/POIs Banff National Park - Day 4
Banff to Jasper
You'll start at Lake Louise, where the reflection of the surrounding mountains and glaciers makes for great photos. After that, you'll cross three mountain passes with views of gorges, snow-capped peaks, and beautiful lakes. At the Columbia Icefield, you'll ride an Ice Explorer across ice that's 750 feet thick. If interested, there's an optional float trip down the Athabasca River in the late afternoon before continuing to Jasper for the night.
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Louise
- Travel over three mountain passes
- Stop at the Columbia Icefield
- Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle experience on 750-foot-thick ice
- Orientation tour in Jasper
Optional Activities
- Float trip down the historic Athabasca River - Price Range: $$ ($51 - $100 USD), Duration: 3h 45m
Landmarks/POIs Lake Louise Columbia Icefield Athabasca River Jasper National Park - Day 5
Jasper
There's an optional narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island if you want that experience, with Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon visible on the way back. The rest of the afternoon and evening are free for hiking or checking out Jasper's local spots. Watch for grizzly bears, moose, elk, and wolves in Canada's largest national park if you venture out.
Optional Activities
- Narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island - Price Range: $ ($50 USD and under), Duration: 4h 0m
- View Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon
- Hiking in Jasper
- Explore Jasper's local charm
- Magical Mystical Maligne Canyon Walk - Price Range: $$ ($51 - $100 USD), Duration: 3h 0m
- Maligne Valley, Canyon & Lake Tour - Price Range: $ ($50 USD and under), Duration: 4h 0m
Landmarks/POIs Maligne Lake Spirit Island Medicine Lake Maligne Canyon Jasper National Park - Day 6
Jasper to Kamloops
You'll board the Rocky Mountaineer for a two-day rail journey from the Canadian Rockies toward the Pacific Coast. The train travels all daylight hours, so you'll see Mount Robson (the Canadian Rockies' highest peak) and follow the North Thompson River with the Monashee Mountains in view. You'll have free time in Kamloops this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey - classic route from Canadian Rockies to Pacific Coast
- Pass Mount Robson, highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies
- Views of North Thompson River and Monashee Mountains
Landmarks/POIs Mount Robson North Thompson River Monashee Mountains - Day 7
Kamloops to Vancouver
Back on the Rocky Mountaineer, you'll travel through ranchland along the Thompson River, then head through Fraser Canyon and past Hell's Gate with its powerful river conditions. You'll arrive in Vancouver in the evening and head to your hotel from the station.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey through ranchlands along Thompson River
- Travel through Fraser Canyon and Hell's Gate
- Transfer to hotel on arrival in Vancouver
Landmarks/POIs Thompson River Fraser Canyon Hell's Gate - Day 8
Vancouver to Victoria
The morning brings sightseeing through Vancouver's Chinatown, Gastown, and Stanley Park. After that, you'll sail through the Gulf Islands with their Mediterranean-like feel. Once in Victoria, you'll see Butchart Gardens, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park, which has a nice collection of totem poles.
Included Activities
- Sightseeing in Vancouver's Chinatown
- Sightseeing in Vancouver's Gastown
- Sightseeing in Stanley Park
- Sail through the Gulf Islands
- Sightseeing in Victoria including Butchart Gardens
- Sightseeing at Bastion Square
- Sightseeing at Thunderbird Park with totem poles
Landmarks/POIs Chinatown Gastown Stanley Park Gulf Islands Butchart Gardens Bastion Square Thunderbird Park - Day 9
Victoria to Vancouver
You'll leave Victoria early and head back to Vancouver by morning. The tour ends at Vancouver International Airport, so plan your flights for 1:30 pm or later to give yourself time for the drive and check-in.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Vancouver International Airport
Landmarks/POIs Vancouver International Airport
