Journey in style over the Rocky Mountains before departing on board the Rocky Mountaineer for panoramic views of the rainforests and historic gold rush routes.
Welcoming mountain towns set in magnificent National Parks cater to every type of traveller and sightseeing excursions reveal the fascinating natural history of a spectacular landscape.
DAY 1 – Arrival in Vancouver
Arrive at Vancouver International Airport, transfer independently to your centrally-located hotel where you pick up your information kit at the front desk upon check in. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the local neighbourhoods, shops, and eateries around your hotel.
Overnight in Vancouver.
DAY 2 – Vancouver
Vancouver’s weather is often mild and pleasant – what better way to tour the city than on a San Francisco –style hop-on, hop-off trolley bus! The live commentary reveals the history and fascinating facts of Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island and many more of the city’s most popular sights. After your tour, the remainder of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Vancouver.
DAY 3 – Vancouver
Today you spend the day on a captivating excursion to Victoria! Departing from Vancouver, embark on a 95-minute ferry trip through the scenic passages of the Gulf Islands to the southern tip of Vancouver Island. The fully narrated tour reveals the history and highlights of this capital city that embraces both its colonial past and contemporary modernism. Also included is admission to the Butchart Gardens, featuring exotic floral displays from all over the world. There is ample time to independently explore the gardens as well as the sights and sounds of the Inner Harbour waterfront before returning to Vancouver.
Overnight in Vancouver.
DAY 4 – Vancouver to Whistler / Rocky Mountaineer
Transfer to the north rail station, board the Rocky Mountaineer and begin your journey through the stunning scenery of the Sea to Sky region enroute to the resort town of Whistler. Highlights you will see through the panoramic windows of the rail car include Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains, Mount Garibaldi and the Cheakamus Canyon. Upon arrival in Whistler. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore the pedestrian squares and laneways of the village.
Overnight in Whistler. Breakfast on board Rocky Mountaineer.
DAY 5 – Whistler to Quesnel / Rocky Mountaineer
After being transferred to the Whistler rail station and boarding the Rocky Mountaineer, enjoy a delicious breakfast and get ready for another day of scenic wonders such as the shorelines of Anderson Lake and glacial-fed Seton Lake, sweeping views of the Fraser Canyon and the crossing of Deep Creek Bridge - one of the highest railway bridges in the world. Arriving in Quesnel, you are transferred to your hotel where you check in for the evening.
Overnight in Quesnel. Breakfast and lunch on board Rocky Mountaineer.
DAY 6 – Quesnel to Jasper / Rocky Mountaineer
Board the Rocky Mountaineer one last time as your journey continues through the majestic Canadian Rockies to Jasper National Park. Some of the dramatic sights you see today include the mighty Fraser River, the Rocky Mountain Trench, Mount Robson (3,954 metres - the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies), and Yellowhead Pass. Arriving in Jasper, check into your hotel where the remainder of the day is free to explore the town.
Overnight in Jasper. Breakfast and lunch on board Rocky Mountaineer.
DAY 7 – Jasper
Today is free at leisure in Jasper to perhaps explore one of the hiking trails around the town, or arrange a trip on the Jasper Skytram for a ride to an elevation of over 2000m and an unparalleled view of the town and endless forests of the surrounding parkland.
Overnight in Jasper.
DAY 8 – Jasper to Lake Louise
Departing from Jasper, you embark on a sightseeing transfer to Lake Louise, featuring spectacular views of mountains, placid lakes and floral meadows. The highlight is a journey along the Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield where modern day explorers board an Ice Explorer out onto the surface of the Athabasca Glacier for a spectacular Ice Age adventure. Some time is spent at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, home of the Glacier SkyWalk - a glass-floored platform extending 30m out over the Sunwapta Canyon. Arrive in Lake Louise after your tour where the remainder of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Lake Louise.
DAY 9 – Lake Louise to Banff
Taking your leave of beautiful Lake Louise, you start making you way east through Banff National Park to the resort town at its heart. Elk, moose, and the occasional bear can often be seen from the road, so make sure to keep an eye on the treeline during your short transfer. Arriving in Banff, check in and familiarize yourself with the town and perhaps try one of the many restaurants that feature cuisine from around the world.
Overnight in Banff.
DAY 10 – Banff
Today is free to either explore the shoppes, local museums and eateries of the town, or perhaps arrange for one of the many excursions that depart from this outdoor adventure hub. You may like to take a relaxing ride up the Sulphur Mountain gondola and stroll the Summit Walk at the top for breath-taking views of town and Bow Valley.
Overnight in Banff.
DAY 11 – Banff to Calgary / End of Package
Today your West Coast and Rocky Mountain adventure comes to an end as you transfer to Calgary International Airport for your flight home.
This offer includes::
- Three nights at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver or Similar, Vancouver on a room-only basis
- Two nights at The Crimson Hotel or Similar, Jasper on a room-only basis
- One night at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise or Similar, Lake Louise on a room-only basis
- Two nights at the Fairmont Banff Spring or Similar, Banff on a room-only basis
- One night in Whistler
- One night in Quesnel
- Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Whistler to Quesnel to Jasper (Goldleaf Service)
- Hop-on Hop-off trolley tour of Vancouver
- Full day excursion to Victoria including Butchart Gardens visit
- Full day sightseeing transfer, Jasper to Lake Louise including a stop at Columbia Icefield (Ice Ex-plorer ride included)
- Transfer from Lake Louise to Banff
- Transfer from Vancouver hotel to train station (provided by Rocky Mountaineer).
- Transfer from Jasper train station to hotel (provided by Rocky Mountaineer).
- Shared Transfer from Banff to Calgary International Airport
- Three (3) breakfasts and two (2) lunches onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
- Travel and Information Kit
- Flights are included from London Heathrow to Vancouver, returning from Calgary
- One piece of hand luggage per person included
- One piece of hold luggage per person included