Majestic Rockies with the Rocky Mountaineer

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Trip last updated: 1/1/2019
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
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Overview

Highlights

    • Vancouver : Sightseeing
    • Victoria: Orientation tour; dinner at Butchart Gardens
    • Whistler : Visit Shannon Falls; breakfast at Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
    • Jasper national park : Sightseeing; cruise Maligne Lake
    • Columbia icefield : Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield
    • Banff national park : Gondola ride up Banff’s Sulphur Mountain with breakfast; sightseeing; farewell dinnerBANFF–VANCOUVER
    • The Canadian Rockies—a land of majestic mountain scenery, fascinating wildlife, sparkling glaciers, crystal-clear lakes, and interesting towns
    • If you want to see breathtaking scenery and jagged mountain peaks, this Canadian Rockies tour is for you

What's this trip about?

    Sugar, cream, or clouds in your coffee? On this majestic tour of the Canadian Rockies, you can relish all three. A sunny gondola ride to breakfast atop Banff’s Sulphur Mountain, a private breakfast at Whistler’s Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, and a special dinner inside the original greenhouse at Victoria’s lush Butchart Gardens are just some of the ways to devour the elevating scenery on this vacation through Alberta and British Columbia. Bold and breathtaking views are served from Vancouver to Calgary as you savor the cooling breezes of Sun Peaks, the glacial wonder of the Columbia Icefield, the alluring blue hue of Lake Louise, and the magnificent canyons and gorges of Jasper National Park. A panoramic cruise along the crystal waters of Maligne Lake to remote Spirit Island – one of Canada’s most cherished and photographed places – is everyone’s favorite course on this journey through Western Canada. More scenery, cities, and savory cuisine are served aboard the Rocky Mountaineer as you travel in comfort from Alberta to British Columbia. A thrilling addition to your Canadian Rockies tour, the Rocky Mountaineer transports you from beautiful Banff to vibrant Vancouver with a midway overnight stay in the welcoming town of Kamloops.
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range65+, 50 - 64, 36 - 49, 18 - 35, 12 - 17, 6 - 11
Flights and transportN/A
Start City VANCOUVER, BC
End CityVANCOUVER

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Day 1: ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER, BC

Welcome to Vancouver! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.

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Day 2: VANCOUVER–VICTORIA

British Columbia Treasures Tour Vancouver, including the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its old-growth evergreen forests and totem poles. Catch the BC Ferry over to Vancouver Island and Victoria. See major attractions on your city orientation tour inclu...

Day 3: VICTORIA

City of Gardens The day is free to explore on your own. (Breakfast)

FREE TIME TIPS EXPLORE MORE in Victoria with a stroll in the quaint downtown area with its British colonial architecture to shop and admire its heritage buildings and stunning gardens, then re...

Day 4: VICTORIA–WHISTLER

Gulf Dreams Board a BC Ferry crossing the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-type climate. En route to Whistler, stop at Shannon Falls, where a boardwalk leads to a viewing platform near the base of the ...

Day 5: WHISTLER

Alpine Adventures Full free day to explore all that Whistler has to offer. (Breakfast)

FREE TIME TIPS EXPLORE MORE in Whistler. You might enjoy a trip on Whistler’s Peak2Peak Gondola, connecting Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Enjoy spectacular scenery and in...

Day 6: WHISTLER–SUN PEAKS

Ancient Traditions This morning, enjoy a visit and breakfast at the [LF] Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, dedicated to the history and culture of the First Nations people. Then, journey north through the heart of the magnificent Cariboo region. Spectacular scenery a...

Day 7: SUN PEAKS–JASPER

Sun, Snow & Stars Continue north, following Yellowhead Highway and hugging the mighty North Thompson River, into the province of Alberta. See the base of 12,972-foot Mount Robson (the highest point in the Canadian Rockies) before entering Jasper National Park. Ma...

Day 8: JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE

Spectacular Jasper National Park Travel through Jasper’s unspoiled beauty to glacial Maligne Canyon for lunch at the Wilderness Kitchen. Continue to stunning Maligne Lake for a narrated scenic cruise to Spirit Island. Return to Jasper where the balance of the day is ...

Day 9: JASPER–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–LAKE LOUISE–BANFF

Rocky Mountain Majesty Head south through Jasper National Park on Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield for a thrilling Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier with a Glaciologist guide. Climb Sunwapta Pass to savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, ...

Day 10: BANFF

Heavenly Heights Breakfast this morning is served on top of Sulphur Mountain. Take a scenic ride on the [LF] Banff Gondola to the top of the mountain and then enjoy spectacular views of the valley below as you savor a flavorful meal. Additional sightseeing in Banff i...

Day 11: BANFF–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–KAMLOOPS

The Continental Divide This morning, board the Rock Mountaineer and travel over the Continental Divide and along the Kicking Horse River. We travel westward to Shuswap Lake with its thousand miles of shoreline and then overnight in Kamloops. Tonight, enjoy free time ...

Day 12: KAMLOOPS–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–VANCOUVER

British Columbia Treasures Back aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, enjoy your amazing journey through the fertile fields of Thompson Valley and the beautiful Fraser Canyon. Late this afternoon, arrive in Vancouver with transfer to your hotel to enjoy free time this evenin...

Day 13: VANCOUVER

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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Accommodation:

Georgian Court Hotel

The boutique Georgian Court Hotel is situated in downtown Vancouver, steps from BC Place Stadium, Rogers Arena, fashionable Robson Street, and many of Vancouver's main attractions. The hotel features sophisticated and elegant decor, attentive service, first class amenities, and one of Vancouver's best Italian restaurants - Frankie's Italian Kitchen and Bar.

Vancouver

Canada

773 Beatty St

Inn at Laurel Point

Located in downtown Victoria, the Inn at Laurel Point balances clean, classic design elements with a modern style. The hotel features guestrooms that offer private balances with harbor views, indoor pool, on-site restaurant and bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Victoria

Canada

680 Montreal Street

Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort

The Chateau is located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain and just 5 minutes from the center of Whistler Village. The hotel has a golf-course, indoor & outdoor pool, hot tub, tennis courts, fitness center, spa, concierge service, gift shops, guest laundry, business center, several restaurants, baker, lounge, Afternoon Tea, and room service.

Whistler

Canada

4599 Chateau Blvd.

Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre

Nestled in British Columbia's striking Thompson Okanagan region, the Delta Sun Peaks Resort makes it easy to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature.

Sun Peaks

Canada

3240 Village Way

The Jasper Inn & Suites

This hotel feels like home away from home with it's modern amenities provides for very comfortable stay.

Jasper

Canada

98 Geikie St.

Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa

Located in Banff National Park, the Banff Caribou Lodge features 184 cozy mountain-style guestrooms, steakhouse restaurant, and a full service spa. Surrounded by mountains, the hotel is ideally located on Banff Avenue just a short walk away from downtown Banff.

Banff

Canada

521 Banff Avenue

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Standard Group - 25 + people

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