Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver
Your Canadian Rockies adventure starts in Vancouver. After settling in, you'll have time to get oriented with the city and its surroundings. This evening, meet up with your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers
Landmarks/POIs Vancouver - Day 2
Victoria
Begin your day at Stanley Park, where you'll see totem poles reflecting Indigenous heritage. From there, head to the Bill Reid Gallery for a docent-led tour of Northwest Indigenous art. Later in the day, you'll take the ferry to Victoria and get an orientation of the city before things wind down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Viewing First Nations totem poles at Stanley Park
- Bill Reid Gallery visit with docent-led tour and self-guided exploration (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience)
Landmarks/POIs Stanley Park Brockton Point Totem Poles Bill Reid Gallery Victoria - Day 3
Victoria
Get an early start with breakfast at Butchart Gardens right when it opens, giving you time to walk through the 55-acre floral gardens. The rest of your day is flexible in Victoria's downtown area, where you can grab high tea or fish and chips. If you're interested, there's an optional whale watching cruise available to spot orca, humpback whales, bald eagles, and other wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Butchart Gardens)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Butchart Gardens before opening hours
- Time to explore Butchart Gardens
Optional Activities
- Victoria Whale Watching cruise - Adult Price: $129.00
- High tea experience
- Local fish and chips dining
Landmarks/POIs Butchart Gardens Victoria Parliament Buildings Inner Harbour Market Square - Day 4
Kamloops
Take the ferry to Maan Farms for a Be My Guest experience with the family owners. You'll have the choice to tour the winery or pick fresh berries, followed by Indian-inspired lunch. Then it's off to Kamloops, where you'll stay at The South Thompson Inn, a historic property with original brick buildings from an old racing stable.
- Meals
- Lunch (Indian-inspired lunch at Maan Farms)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Maan Farms
- Be My Guest experience at Maan Farms with family owners
- Behind-the-scenes winery tour or seasonal U-pick experience at Maan Farms
- Indian-inspired lunch at Maan Farms
Landmarks/POIs Maan Farms - Day 5
Jasper
Head toward Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 m (12,972 ft). You'll stop at the Mount Robson Visitor Center to take in the views, and then continue to Jasper National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you'll spend the next two nights. An optional guided hike is available if you want to explore the hills, forests, and glacial lakes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mount Robson Visitor Center visit with views
Optional Activities
- Jasper Guided Hike with licensed guide
Landmarks/POIs Mount Robson Mount Robson Visitor Center Jasper National Park - Day 6
Jasper
This morning, take a guided walk through Maligne Canyon. Later on, you'll cruise the turquoise waters of Maligne Lake to see three glaciers and Spirit Island. Lunch with wine happens at the lakeside Maligne Lake Chalet. If you want more adventure, there's optional rafting on the Athabasca River or an evening theatre performance available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with wine at Maligne Lake Chalet)
Included Activities
- Maligne Canyon guided walk
- Maligne Lake cruise (seasonal)
- Lunch with wine at Maligne Lake Chalet
Optional Activities
- Jasper Float Trip on Athabasca River - Adult Price: $74.00
- Theatre performance highlighting mountain town
Landmarks/POIs Maligne Canyon Maligne Lake Spirit Island Maligne Lake Chalet Athabasca River - Day 7
Banff
Travel along the scenic Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield. Board a specially designed Ice Explorer to cross the Athabasca Glacier, one of the largest non-polar ice fields. After that, continue to Lake Louise and take in its turquoise glacier-fed waters before heading to Banff in the heart of Banff National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel along Icefields Parkway
- Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer tour with Local Specialist
- Lake Louise visit and viewing time
Landmarks/POIs Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Lake Louise Victoria Glacier Banff National Park Banff - Day 8
Banff
You have flexibility today to explore Banff with guidance from your Travel Director. Consider taking the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain for panoramic views of six mountain ranges. After lunch on your own, optional helicopter flights are available if you want aerial views of Three Sisters Peak or Mt Assiniboine. This evening, there's a special dinner celebrating your Canadian Rockies experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Celebration dinner with fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Banff Gondola Ride to Sulphur Mountain - Adult Price: $70.00
- Three Sisters Peak helicopter tour 12 min - Adult Price: $158.00
- Mt. Assiniboine helicopter tour 30 min - Adult Price: $348.00
Landmarks/POIs Sulphur Mountain Three Sisters Peak Mt Assiniboine Bow Falls Surprise Corner - Day 9
Calgary
Leave the Canadian Rockies and head to Calgary for your return flight home. If you'd like to extend your stay, there's the option to book additional nights at the Westin Calgary.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extension stay at the Westin Calgary
Landmarks/POIs Calgary
