Canadian Rockies Tours from Vancouver

What our customers ask about Canadian Rockies Tours from Vancouver

• What is the typical length of tours starting in Vancouver to explore the Canadian Rockies?

  Tours from Vancouver to the Canadian Rockies span 6 to 13 days. Most travelers choose 8-10 day trips that provide enough time to experience key destinations. Discover Canada Tours runs an 8-day route that takes you to Lake Louise Columbia Icefields and Banff. For those seeking a longer experience Intrepid Travel offers a 13-day journey through Jasper National Park and Wells Gray Provincial Park. A TourRadar traveler noted: "Small group tour was very well-planned; great tour guide; comfortable bus; excellent accommodation all the way. Fabulous scenery and just enough in every day to make every day enjoyable."

• What are the most popular stops along Vancouver to Rockies tours?

  The route takes travelers through Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley Lake Louise Banff National Park Jasper National Park and the Columbia Icefield on the Icefields Parkway. Overnight stays often include places like the Banff Aspen Lodge or Whistlers Inn in Jasper. One TourRadar traveler shared: "From the stunning lakes like Moraine and Peyto to the massive glaciers and waterfalls, every stop was breathtaking and perfectly planned."

• What are the most popular first-day activities when departing Vancouver?

  Tours start at Canada Place in downtown Vancouver with visits to Stanley Park's totem poles the historic streets of Gastown and the busy public market on Granville Island. Many groups stop for wine tasting in the Okanagan Valley before reaching Revelstoke or Kamloops for the night. A TourRadar traveler noted: "Our guide Chris was very knowledgeable and organized, making sure we saw Vancouver's highlights before heading into the mountains. The Capilano Suspension Bridge was an amazing first-day highlight."

• What type of accommodation can I expect on these tours?

  Accommodation ranges from comfortable 3-star hotels to high-end 5-star properties. Luxury tours often book rooms at notable hotels like the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and the OPUS Hotel Vancouver. In Revelstoke many stay at the Sutton Place Hotel while Jasper visitors often choose the Crimson Jasper or Whistlers Inn. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The hotels were outstanding, especially the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise with its stunning lake views."

• What's the best time of year to take a Rockies tour from Vancouver?

  The main travel season runs May through September when weather conditions are favorable and attractions remain open. July and August see the most visitors with temperatures reaching 25°C in Banff. September brings fall colors and smaller crowds. A TourRadar traveler shared: "We went in early September - the weather was perfect, the summer crowds had thinned out, and we even got to see the northern lights at Lake Louise."

• What activities are typically included in these tours?

  Standard activities include rides on the Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola walks on Columbia Icefield hikes through Johnston Canyon and stops at Moraine Lake and Lake Louise. Many tours offer optional activities like kayaking at Lake Louise white water rafting on the Kicking Horse River and visits to local hot springs. One TourRadar traveler shared: "The included activities were amazing, especially the Columbia Icefield tour and hiking at Maligne Canyon."