Itinerary
- Day 1
Victoria
You'll arrive in Victoria and get settled into your hotel. After checking in, there's a Welcome Reception later where you'll meet the other guests and your Tour Director.
- Day 2
Victoria
Start the day with a brief orientation tour of Victoria, then head to Butchart Gardens to walk through 55 acres of displays including the Sunken Garden, Japanese and Italian Gardens. Afterward, you can pick from optional activities like whale-watching, a horse-drawn carriage ride, or a seaplane tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Victoria
- Visit to Butchart Gardens
Optional Activities
- Whale-Watching Cruise on Zodiac or luxury motor yacht
- Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour through Victoria, James Bay, Beacon Hill Park, and Thunderbird Park
- Seaplane Flightseeing - 20-minute flight over Victoria and Strait of Juan de Fuca
Landmarks/POIs Butchart Gardens James Bay Beacon Hill Park Thunderbird Park - Day 3
Victoria to Whistler
Drive to Chemainus and board a ferry across Georgia Strait to Horseshoe Bay. From there, travel along the Sea to Sky Highway with a stop at Shannon Falls before reaching Whistler. You'll experience the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre with First Nations-inspired food, a cultural performance, and stories.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (First Nations-inspired menu at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Chemainus to Horseshoe Bay
- Drive along Sea to Sky Highway with stop at Shannon Falls
- Insider Experience - Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre with First Nations meal and cultural performance
Landmarks/POIs Shannon Falls Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre - Day 4
Whistler
Today is yours to explore Whistler on your own. You can choose from optional adventures like the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, Tree Trek suspension bridges, Zip Trek, helicopter flightseeing, Mountain Jeep Tour, or E-Bike exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola - 4.4-kilometre journey between Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Peak
- Tree Trek - bird's-eye view of ancient forest from suspension bridges and treetop platforms
- Zip Trek - adventure above British Columbia's rugged terrain
- Heli-Flightseeing - helicopter flight with aerial views of Whistler area
- Mountain Jeep Tour - tour through surrounds of Blackcomb Peak
- E-Bike Explorer - cycling through Whistler's landscapes and mountains
Landmarks/POIs Whistler Mountain Blackcomb Peak - Day 5
Whistler to Sun Peaks
Head out early through rugged mountain terrain heading toward the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast. You'll stop in Lillooet, known as 'Mile 0' of the Gold Rush Trail, then continue east through the Monashee Mountains along the North Thompson River to Sun Peaks. Dinner is relaxed once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop in Lillooet, historic Gold Rush Trail town
Landmarks/POIs Lillooet Monashee Mountains - Day 6
Sun Peaks to Jasper
Travel the Yellowhead Highway through alpine scenery toward Jasper National Park. Stop in Blue River for a river safari to Grizzly Bear Valley where you may see wildlife along glacier-fed rivers and lakes. You'll pass by Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, before arriving in Jasper.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Insider Experience - Blue River Safari to Grizzly Bear Valley with native wildlife viewing
Landmarks/POIs Mount Robson Grizzly Bear Valley Jasper National Park - Day 7
Jasper
After breakfast, you have the full day to explore Jasper National Park at your own pace or choose from optional experiences. Activities include Harley-Davidson sidecar tours, whitewater rafting, guided wildlife discovery tours, scenic valley visits, or the Jasper SkyTram. Dinner with your travel group happens 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 - see elk, deer, coyotes, moose and mountain goats
- Maligne Valley Tour to Maligne Lake with hike (spring) or cruise (summer) to Spirit Island
- Jasper SkyTram - ride to peak for views of 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 the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic highways, to the Columbia Icefield. You'll ride an Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier, then continue to Lake Louise. You'll stay at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise set against towering mountain peaks and turquoise waters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel along Icefields Parkway
- Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier
- Stay at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Landmarks/POIs Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Lake Louise - Day 9
Lake Louise to Banff
Head to the glacier-fed Moraine Lake for mountain landscapes (weather and season permitting) before continuing to Banff. You'll arrive this afternoon and take a guided sightseeing tour of this charming alpine town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Moraine Lake (season permitting)
- Guided sightseeing tour of Banff
Landmarks/POIs Moraine Lake - Day 10
Banff
You have a free day to explore Banff on your own. Choose from optional activities like heli-flightseeing over Spray Valley, a float trip down Bow River, visiting Johnson Lake and Lake Minnewanka, a golf cart tour of the Fairmont Banff Springs course, the Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain, or a canoe paddle on Bow River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Heli-Flightseeing over Spray Valley and Goat Range
- Bow River Float Trip with wildlife viewing
- Local Lakes and Gems Tour - small-group exploration of Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lake, and Lake Minnewanka
- Golf Cart Tour of Fairmont Banff Springs golf course with regional history
- Banff Gondola Ride to Sulphur Mountain summit for panoramic views
- River Explorer Tour - Voyageur Canoe paddle on Bow River
Landmarks/POIs Spray Valley Goat Range Bow River Johnson Lake Two Jack Lake Lake Minnewanka Fairmont Banff Springs Sulphur Mountain - Day 11
Banff to Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train with large panoramic windows offering views of the Canadian Rockies. You'll travel through the Spiral Tunnels historic engineering site and Kicking Horse Canyon, arriving in Kamloops late afternoon. Settle in, explore, and have dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 train for your final rail journey heading west toward the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy front-row views of Fraser Canyon, the Coast Mountains, and Fraser Valley. You'll arrive in Vancouver late afternoon for your two-night stay and have free time before an optional dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train continuation to Vancouver with views of Fraser Canyon and Coast Mountains
Optional Activities
- Local restaurant dinner
Landmarks/POIs Fraser Canyon Coast Mountains Fraser Valley - Day 13
Vancouver
Have breakfast and visit Grouse Mountain's wildlife sanctuary for bear viewing, then take a guided sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Gastown and Granville Island. Optional experiences include a hop-on, hop-off city bus tour, Capilano Suspension Bridge, or Flyover Canada. Finish with a Farewell Dinner with your travel group.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with the Bears at Grouse Mountain with early access to wilderness sanctuary and bear viewing), 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 - self-guided Vancouver bus tour
- Capilano Suspension Bridge - walk across 70 metres above Capilano River
- Flyover Canada Experience - virtual flight simulator of Canada's sights
Landmarks/POIs Grouse Mountain Gastown Granville Island Capilano Suspension Bridge - Day 14
Vancouver
After breakfast, your tour ends. Transfer to Vancouver Airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
