Itinerary
- Day 1
Calgary
You'll arrive in Calgary and check into your hotel on your own. The rest of the day is yours to explore at whatever pace feels right. The Calgary Tower offers great views of the city and surrounding landscape, or if you prefer something more relaxed, you can walk along the Bow River pathway that cuts through downtown.
Optional Activities
- Explore Calgary Tower
- Stroll along Bow River
- Explore Calgary city
Landmarks/POIs Calgary Tower Bow River - Day 2
Calgary to Banff
A bus heads out through the rolling hills of Kananaskis, skirting the Rocky Mountains' foothills before entering Banff National Park. Once you arrive, you'll have free time to wander around the small town. Banff Avenue has shops and restaurants if you want to grab lunch or just walk around and get a feel for the place.
Included Activities
- Bus transfer Calgary to Banff through Kananaskis region
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Banff Avenue
- Explore Banff town
Landmarks/POIs Kananaskis Region Banff National Park Banff Avenue - Day 3
Icefields Parkway and Columbia Icefield
This is a full-day trip along the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic drives in the region. An Ice Explorer vehicle takes you directly onto the Athabasca Glacier so you can actually walk on it. After that, you'll head to the Glacier Skywalk, a glass platform that hangs out over Sunwapta Canyon and gives you views straight down into the gorge. You'll get back to Banff by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on Icefields Parkway excursion)
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion Icefields Parkway to Columbia Icefield
- Ice Explorer to Athabasca Glacier
- Glacier Skywalk excursion
- Lunch on excursion
- Soft drinks on excursion
Landmarks/POIs Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Glacier Skywalk Sunwapta Canyon - Day 4
Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
You'll visit two of the Rockies' most recognizable lakes today: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A short walk along the lakeshore lets you see the Victoria Glacier and the Fairmont Lake Louise building framed against the mountains. By midday you'll head back to Banff, leaving the afternoon free to walk around town or grab a meal.
Included Activities
- Excursion Lake Louise & Moraine Lake
- Walk along lakeshore viewing Victoria Glacier and Fairmont Lake Louise
Optional Activities
- Explore Banff town
Landmarks/POIs Lake Louise Moraine Lake Victoria Glacier Fairmont Lake Louise - Day 5
Banff to Kamloops via Rocky Mountaineer
You'll board the Rocky Mountaineer train today for the 'First Passage to the West' route heading west. The train travels over steep mountain passes and through dramatic tunnels, with views of endless lakeshores, forest, and farmland spreading out around you. The Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Canyon, and Rogers Pass are highlights of the day. You'll pull into Kamloops in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on Rocky Mountaineer train), Lunch (Lunch on Rocky Mountaineer train)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey First Passage to the West route
- Breakfast on train
- Lunch on train
Landmarks/POIs Spiral Tunnels Kicking Horse Canyon Rogers Pass - Day 6
Kamloops to Vancouver via Rocky Mountaineer
Day two on the Rocky Mountaineer takes you through constantly changing scenery. The landscape shifts from desert-like interior valleys to deep gorges and thick forests, and later the Coast and Cascade Mountains come into view. Hell's Gate in Fraser Canyon is particularly striking with its narrow channel and rushing water. The train arrives in Vancouver by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on Rocky Mountaineer train), Lunch (Lunch on Rocky Mountaineer train)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey First Passage to the West route
- Breakfast on train
- Lunch on train
Optional Activities
- View Hell's Gate in Fraser Canyon
Landmarks/POIs Hell's Gate Fraser Canyon Coast Mountains Cascade Mountains - Day 7
Victoria and Butchart Gardens Full-Day Excursion
A full-day excursion starts with a ferry ride through the Gulf Islands to Victoria. You'll visit the Butchart Gardens, a large horticultural attraction with themed garden areas. After that comes a city tour of Victoria where you'll see the main sights of British Columbia's capital. You'll take the ferry back to Vancouver in the evening.
Included Activities
- Ferry trip through Gulf Islands
- Butchart Gardens visit
- City tour of Victoria
Optional Activities
- Explore Victoria town
Landmarks/POIs Gulf Islands Butchart Gardens Victoria - Day 8
Tour Ends
Your trip ends today. If you're interested in staying longer or adding activities, individual extensions are available to arrange.
Optional Activities
- Individual extension
