Itinerary
- Day 1
Victoria
You'll arrive in Victoria and get picked up at the airport for your hotel transfer. After getting settled in your room, you'll meet your Tour Director and the other guests at a Welcome Reception later in the day.
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception
- Day 2
Victoria
Start the morning with a brief orientation tour of Victoria, then head to the world-famous Butchart Gardens. You'll walk through the Sunken Garden and spend time in the serene Japanese and Italian Gardens. After that, you have the option to add on experiences like whale-watching, a horse-drawn carriage tour, or seaplane flightseeing.
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Victoria
- Visit Butchart Gardens
Optional Activities
- Whale-Watching Cruise on Zodiac or luxury motor yacht
- Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour through Victoria and James Bay district
- Seaplane Flightseeing - 20-minute flight over Victoria and Strait of Juan de Fuca
Landmarks/POIs Butchart Gardens Beacon Hill Park Thunderbird Park James Bay - Day 3
Victoria to Whistler
Drive to Chemainus and board a ferry across the Georgia Strait to Horseshoe Bay. From there, travel along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway with a stop at Shannon Falls before reaching Whistler. At the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, you'll have dinner featuring traditional First Nations cuisine and watch a cultural performance.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional First Nations cuisine at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Chemainus to Horseshoe Bay
- Stop at Shannon Falls
- Insider Experience - Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre with traditional First Nations meal and cultural performance
Landmarks/POIs Shannon Falls Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre - Day 4
Whistler
You have the full day to explore Whistler on your own. There are optional activities available like the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, Tree Trek, Zip Trek, helicopter flightseeing, mountain Jeep tours, or e-bike exploration if you want to add something to your day.
Optional Activities
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola - 4.4-kilometre journey between Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Peak
- Tree Trek - suspension bridges and treetop platforms through ancient forest
- Zip Trek - zip-lining across British Columbia's terrain
- Heli-Flightseeing - helicopter flight around Whistler
- Mountain Jeep Tour - tour around Blackcomb Peak
- E-Bike Explorer - cycling through Whistler landscapes
Landmarks/POIs Peak 2 Peak Gondola Whistler Mountain Blackcomb Peak - Day 5
Whistler to Sun Peaks
Head out early from Whistler and travel through the rugged Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, passing through historic gold rush territory. You'll stop in Lillooet, which marks Mile 0 of the original Gold Rush Trail, then continue east through the North Thompson River valley and Monashee Mountains to reach Sun Peaks. Dinner is relaxed this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Lillooet Monashee Mountains - Day 6
Sun Peaks to Jasper
Follow the Yellowhead Highway through alpine scenery toward Jasper National Park. In Blue River, you'll take a river safari to Grizzly Bear Valley where native wildlife inhabits the glacier-fed rivers and lakes. You'll pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, before arriving in the mountain town of Jasper.
Included Activities
- Insider Experience - Blue River Safari to Grizzly Bear Valley with wildlife viewing
Landmarks/POIs Mount Robson Jasper National Park Grizzly Bear Valley - Day 7
Jasper
After breakfast, you can explore Jasper National Park on your own or choose from optional activities like Harley-Davidson sidecar tours, Athabasca River rafting, evening wildlife discovery, Maligne Valley tours, or the Jasper SkyTram. You'll have dinner with your fellow travelers this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dinner with fellow guests
Optional Activities
- Harley-Davidson Sidecar Tour through Jasper wilderness
- Athabasca River Rafting with licensed guide
- Evening Wildlife Discovery tour in Jasper National Park
- Maligne Valley Tour to Maligne Lake with hiking or cruising option
- Jasper SkyTram to view Athabasca Valley and Jasper National Park
Landmarks/POIs Jasper National Park Athabasca River Maligne Lake Spirit Island Jasper SkyTram - Day 8
Jasper to Lake Louise
Travel along the Icefields Parkway, which many consider one of the world's most scenic highways. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for an exhilarating Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier. Continue to Lake Louise, known as the 'Jewel of the Rockies.' You'll stay at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise with views of towering peaks and turquoise water.
Included Activities
- Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier
- Stay at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Landmarks/POIs Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Lake Louise Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - Day 9
Lake Louise to Banff
In the morning, head to the glacier-fed Moraine Lake if weather and season permit. Later, travel to Banff and enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of this charming alpine town this afternoon.
Included Activities
- Journey to Moraine Lake (season permitting)
- Guided sightseeing tour of Banff
Landmarks/POIs Moraine Lake Banff - Day 10
Banff
You have the full day to explore Banff at your own pace. If you're looking for adventure, choose from optional experiences like helicopter flightseeing, Bow River float trips, local lakes exploration, golf cart tours, the Banff Gondola, or canoe paddling.
Optional Activities
- Heli-Flightseeing tour of Spray Valley and Goat Range
- Bow River Float Trip with wildlife watching
- Local Lakes and Gems Tour - Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake, Lake Minnewanka
- Golf Cart Tour of Fairmont Banff Springs golf course
- Banff Gondola Ride to Sulphur Mountain summit
- River Explorer Tour - paddling Voyageur Canoe on Bow River
Landmarks/POIs Spray Valley Goat Range Bow River Johnson Lake Two Jack Lake Lake Minnewanka Sulphur Mountain Banff Gondola Fairmont Banff Springs - Day 11
Banff to Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train in the morning and settle into your SilverLeaf Service carriage with large panoramic windows. You'll travel through the Spiral Tunnels, a historic engineering marvel, and then through the striking Kicking Horse Canyon. Arrive in Kamloops late afternoon, check into your hotel, and have the evening free to explore and grab dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey in SilverLeaf Service through Spiral Tunnels and Kicking Horse Canyon
Landmarks/POIs Spiral Tunnels Kicking Horse Canyon - Day 12
Kamloops to Vancouver
Rejoin the Rocky Mountaineer and continue westbound toward the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy views of Fraser Canyon, the Coast Mountains, and Fraser Valley from your seat. Late afternoon, you'll arrive in Vancouver for a two-night stay at a centrally located hotel. You'll have free time this evening and dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey in SilverLeaf Service to Vancouver
Landmarks/POIs Fraser Canyon Coast Mountains Fraser Valley - Day 13
Vancouver
Start with an early breakfast and bear viewing at Grouse Mountain Bear Refuge as an insider experience. Later, take a sightseeing tour of Vancouver covering vibrant areas like Gastown and Granville Island. Optional activities are available if you want to add more, and the evening wraps up with a Farewell Dinner with your fellow guests.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with bear viewing at Grouse Mountain Bear Refuge), Dinner (Farewell Dinner with fellow guests)
Included Activities
- Insider Experience - Breakfast with the Bears at Grouse Mountain
- Guided sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Gastown and Granville Island
- Farewell Dinner with fellow guests
Optional Activities
- Hop-On, Hop-Off City Tour of Vancouver
- Capilano Suspension Bridge - 70 metres above Capilano River
- Flyover Canada Experience - virtual flight simulator
Landmarks/POIs Grouse Mountain Gastown Granville Island Capilano Suspension Bridge - Day 14
Vancouver
After breakfast, your tour ends here. You'll transfer to Vancouver Airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
