Grand Canadian Rockies 2025

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Get ready for adventure on a Canadian tour by rail, floatplane, ferry and river raft... plus stays in Vancouver, Victoria, and at three historic Fairmont resorts in Banff and Jasper national parks.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Prepare to be dazzled... from the coastal seaport of Vancouver… to the view from your room on Victoria's waterfront… a stroll through one of the finest gardensin the world… a fabulous rail journey across Western Canada's rugged mountains… famed alpine resorts in the heart of the national parks... A comprehensive journey through Western Canada includesa classic overnight rail journey from Vancouver into the Canadian Rockies
    • a floatplane excursion over the Gulf Islands
    • a ferry cruise to Victoria
    • and a float trip down the Bow River in Banff National Park. Explore the cities of Vancouver and Victoria... travel the Icefields Parkway... visit Victoria's celebrated The Butchart Gardens and the Royal BC Museum... Vancouver's Gastown district and Bill Reid Gallery... and discover Banff and Jasper national parks from legendary inside-the-park Fairmont resorts.

What's this trip about?

    Get ready for adventure on a Canadian tour by rail, floatplane, ferry and river raft... plus stays in Vancouver, Victoria, and at three historic Fairmont resorts in Banff and Jasper national parks.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start City Vancouver, Canada
End CityCalgary

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Array Floatplane flightseeing excursion over the Gulf Islands from Victoria to Vancouver TAUCK VALUE INLCUDES Accommodations in four acclaimed Fairmont hotels and resorts, from Vancouver to Jasper and Banff national parks In Victoria, visit The Butchart Gardens – a National Historic Site of Canada boasting stunning floral gardens Docent-led tour of the Bill Reid Gallery in Vancouver, a showcase for contemporary aboriginal art

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive Vancouver

Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver.
A transfer is included from Vancouver Int'l Airport to Fairmont Waterfront in the heart of the city. Meet your Tauck Director and travel companions at the welcome reception followed by dinner.

MEALS : D

LODGING : Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver

PORTOFCALL : Vancouver, Canada

Day 2 Aboriginal Art and Flightseeing

Home to an active cultural scene and abundant natural resources, Vancouver is a city steeped in pleasures. On a sightseeing tour this morning, enjoy a docent-led tour of the Bill Reid Gallery, a showcase for contemporary Aboriginal ...

Day 3 Gardens and Afternoon Tea

Throughout your stay in Victoria, you'll discover more than a bit of British influence in its double-decker buses, horse-drawn carriages and formal gardens, all surrounded by the rustic beauty of the Pacific coast. You'll find flora...

Day 4 A Rail Journey to the Mountains

Board a ferry this morning across the Strait of Georgia to the city of Vancouver, crossing from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen; travel to the train station for an afternoon send-off aboard VIA Rail's The Canadian – and your journey to the...

Day 5 Waterfalls of Maligne Canyon

Arrive today in Jasper National Park; travel to The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, in the heart of the park; you'll be awed by the region's natural beauty as it envelops you... the waters of the Athasbaca River and Jasper Lake shimmer,...

Day 6 A Day in Jasper National Park

The day is yours to spend just as you wish among the carefully protected ecosystems – and "photographer's paradise" of Jasper National Park, where optional choices at your resort (at additional cost) include horseback riding. Rent a...

Day 7 Icefields Parkway and onward to Lake Louise

Drive the Icefields Parkway, featuring jaw-dropping views of mountains, waterfalls, glaciers, and snowfields around every turn. Watch for bears, elk, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats, especially in the spring and fall. Continue on ...

Day 8 Lake Louise As You Like It

Spend the morning at leisure indulging in the amenities and natural beauty of your Lake Louise resort. This afternoon, enjoy a visit and self-guided tour of Moraine Lake before getting a change of scenery and resorts when you settle...

Day 9 Rafting in Banff National Park

The day begins with a float along the Bow River where the natural beauty of Banff National Park unfolds around every bend of the river – viewing it from the river is special, an entirely different experience to land. Spend the remai...

Day 10 Journey home

Travel from Banff National Park to Calgary, Alberta this morning, approximately 80 miles.

Tour ends:

10:00 AM

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Calgary International Airport.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $8,390
Price per day$839
Last Updated: 11/7/2024
Departure Date
Finish Date
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Single Standard
Availability
20 May 2025
30 May 2025
$9,390
$11,559
23 May 2025
02 Jun 2025
$10,790
$14,093
27 May 2025
06 Jun 2025
$8,390
$11,171
30 May 2025
09 Jun 2025
$11,690
$15,758
03 Jun 2025
13 Jun 2025
$10,390
$13,324
06 Jun 2025
16 Jun 2025
$10,390
$13,324
13 Jun 2025
23 Jun 2025
$11,690
$15,758
17 Jun 2025
27 Jun 2025
$10,390
$13,324
27 Jun 2025
07 Jul 2025
$10,790
$13,755
04 Jul 2025
14 Jul 2025
$12,090
$16,214

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.

In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.

Two elements that did change over the next 90+ years – and three generations of Taucks – were the scope of destinations served and the variety of modes of travel used. Today Tauck delivers life-enriching travel experiences to every corner of the globe, incorporating small cruise ships, premium riverboats, trains, helicopters and more. What started as a New England motor coach tour company has truly evolved into an extraordinary global travel company. The fourth generation of Taucks is now involved in the company. While remarkable in any business, this seamless continuity across generations speaks to shared vision and values.

Throughout its history, the concept of “family” at Tauck has gone far beyond those sharing the surname to include hundreds of valued employees, and hundreds of thousands of loyal guests. The story of Tauck is the story of a unique American family company celebrating a passion for travel – a story that will continue to inspire generations to come.

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